KR20240002649A - Electronic device including antenna - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion being separated from the first segment by a first segment and a first gap. a first wireless communication circuit comprising a second segment, the first switch configured to selectively connect the first segment and the second segment, a first port, and a second port; 1 port is electrically connected to the first segment, and a second switch is set to selectively connect the second port and the second segment, and the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode. is set to operate, and the first mode transmits a wireless signal in a first frequency range using a first antenna formed from the first segment that is electrically open to the second segment through the first switch. Transmit and/or receive, using a second antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch. Thus, it is set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range, and the second mode includes: the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the Set to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using a third antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the second port through a second switch. And the second frequency range may be different from the first frequency range.

Description

Electronic device including an antenna {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices including an antenna.

Recently, with the development of electronic technology, various electronic devices such as smart phones, tablet personal computers, or laptop personal computers have become popular.

The electronic device may include a plurality of antennas to implement mobile communication technologies such as long term evolution carrier aggregation (LTE CA) and ^5th generation (5G) communication.

The plurality of antennas may include a housing that forms the exterior of the electronic device as an antenna element. For example, a housing of an electronic device may include conductive portions comprising a conductive material (e.g., metal), and the conductive portions may act as a radiating element for propagating a wireless signal. there is.

The housing of the electronic device may be provided with a connector for connecting an external device. Because the conductive portion of the housing that forms the antenna of the electronic device must be provided to avoid the connector of the housing, it may be difficult to meet the physical length of the conductive portion to support the required communication frequency band.

For example, a notebook PC may include an upper housing and a lower housing that are pivotably coupled about a hinge portion. In general, a substrate including a processor and/or a communication circuit may be placed in the lower housing, which touches the floor when used, and a display may be placed in the upper housing. A plurality of connectors of the notebook PC may be provided on the lower housing for convenience of use. Additionally, the antenna of the notebook PC may be formed by conductive parts of the lower housing for the shortest connection with the communication circuit inside the lower housing. Since the resonant frequency of the antenna depends on the physical length of the conductive portions, it may be difficult to provide conductive portions with relatively long lengths for low frequency bands while avoiding, for example, multiple connectors in the lower housing. On the other hand, a conductive portion having a relatively long length may make the housing of the electronic device vulnerable to external shock.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion being separated from the first segment by a first segment and a first gap. a first wireless communication circuit comprising a second segment, the first switch configured to selectively connect the first segment and the second segment, a first port, and a second port; 1 port is electrically connected to the first segment, and a second switch is set to selectively connect the second port and the second segment, and the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode. is set to operate, and the first mode transmits a wireless signal in a first frequency range using a first antenna formed from the first segment that is electrically open to the second segment through the first switch. Transmit and/or receive, using a second antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch. Thus, it is set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range, and the second mode includes: the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the Set to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using a third antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the second port through a second switch. And the second frequency range may be different from the first frequency range.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion including a plurality of segment portions, each of the plurality of segment portions being separated by a plurality of gaps, and the plurality of segment portions. A wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication using at least one of the segments as an antenna, a proximity sensor configured to detect the proximity of an external object, and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the proximity sensor. It includes, wherein the processor identifies whether an external object is closer than a specified level to a first designated segment among the plurality of segments through the proximity sensor, and the external object is closer to the designated level or higher to the first designated segment. Based on being identified as being in close proximity, it is identified that the first designated segment is electrically connected to a second designated segment of the plurality of segments, and the first designated segment is identified as being electrically connected to the second designated segment. Based on this, it is identified that an external object is closer to a third designated segment of the plurality of segments than the designated level, and the external object is identified to be closer to the third designated segment than the designated level, It may be configured to electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

According to embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device can support various wireless communication frequency bands while maintaining the rigidity of the housing by using a plurality of segments included in the housing as antennas individually or in combination depending on the communication situation. there is.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
Figure 2 is a plan view showing the front exterior of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode, according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a third mode, according to an embodiment.
10 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship between segments when the first wireless communication circuit of the electronic device operates in the fourth mode, according to an embodiment.
14 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
15 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives to the embodiments of this document. . In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar components.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, coprocessor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is, for example, connected to the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Figure 2 is a plan view showing the front exterior of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a hinge portion 230, and It may include a display 240.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the display 240 may at least partially define the appearance of the electronic device 200. For example, the display 240 is at least partially accommodated in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and is included in the electronic device 200 together with the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The front can be formed. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may form a rear surface facing in an opposite direction to the front surface and a side surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface. However, it is not limited to the above-mentioned examples.

According to one embodiment, the display 240 may be visually exposed through at least a portion of the front surface. The display 240 may include a flexible display or a foldable display that is at least partially deformable.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 may be connected to the second housing 220 through the hinge portion 230. For example, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be pivotably coupled to each other through the hinge portion 230. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may rotate around the hinge portion 230 so that the electronic device 200 is folded or unfolded.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion. The conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include a conductive material (eg, metal). The conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include a plurality of segmented portions. For example, the plurality of segments include a first segment 221, a second segment 222, a third segment 223, a fourth segment 224, a fifth segment 225, and/or may include a sixth segment 226. According to one embodiment, the plurality of segmented parts of the second housing 220 may operate as antennas of the electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of segments may include a plurality of points (P1, P2, P3, P4, and/or P5) that can be electrically connected to at least one component of the electronic device 200. You can. For example, the first segment 221 may include a first point (P1), a second point (P2), and/or a third point (P3). Here, the first point P1 is located closer to the first gap 231 than the second gap 232, and the third point P3 is closer to the second gap 232 than the first gap 231. is placed close to , and the second point (P2) may be placed between the first point (P1) and the third point (P3). Additionally, the second segment 222 may include a fourth point (P4) and/or a fifth point (P5). Here, the fourth point P4 is located closer to the second gap 232 than the third gap 233, and the fifth point P5 is closer to the third gap 233 than the second gap 232. It can be placed in a location close to . According to one embodiment, the plurality of points (P1, P2, P3, P4, and/or P5) may mean electrical connection points that can be electrically connected to at least one component of the electronic device 200. For example, it may include a connection point in contact with a connection member (eg, c-clip) disposed on a printed circuit board (not shown).

According to one embodiment, the non-conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include at least one gap. For example, the non-conductive portion of the second housing 220 includes a first gap 231, a second gap 232, a third gap 233, a fourth gap 234, a fifth gap 235, It may include a sixth gap 236, a seventh gap 237, and/or an eighth gap 238. The at least one gap may include a non-conductive material. For example, the at least one gap may be at least partially filled with a non-conductive material such as air or resin.

At least one gap may at least partially separate the plurality of segments of the conductive portion. For example, the first segment 221 and the second segment 222 may be separated by a second gap 232, and the second segment 222 and the third segment 223 may be separated by a second gap 232. 3 may be separated by a gap 233. For example, the plurality of segments may be at least partially spaced apart from neighboring segments by at least one gap. For example, the fourth segment 224 may be at least partially spaced apart from the neighboring fifth segment 225 by the sixth gap 236 .

The plurality of segments and at least one gap of the second housing 220 may form at least a portion of the side surface of the second housing 220 . Additionally or alternatively, the plurality of segments and at least one gap of the second housing 220 may form a portion of the front surface and/or a portion of the rear surface of the second housing 220 .

According to various embodiments, the plurality of segments and at least one gap of the second housing 220 may be implemented with various lengths depending on the specifications of the electronic device 200. For example, the plurality of segments and at least one gap of the second housing 220 may be implemented in various lengths according to various wireless communication standards supported by the electronic device 200 and the corresponding wireless communication frequency bands. there is.

2 illustrates that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 200 are foldable electronic devices that can be folded around the hinge portion 230, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 200 includes a single housing in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are integrally formed, and may not include the hinge portion 230. In this case, the electronic device 200 may be an electronic device that includes a single housing that does not fold.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, an embodiment in which the electronic device 300 uses the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 as antennas will be described.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2) includes a first segment 310 (e.g., the first segment of FIG. 2). unit 221), second segment 320 (e.g., second segment 222 in FIG. 2), first switch 330, second switch 340, and first wireless communication circuit 350 ) (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350, the ground portion, and the first switch 330. For example, the first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at a first point. For example, the first point may include the first point P1 in FIG. 2, but is not limited thereto. The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the ground at the second point. For example, the second point may include the first point (P1) or the second point (P2) of FIG. 2, but is not limited thereto. The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first switch 330 at a third point. For example, the third point may include the third point P3 in FIG. 2, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the first switch 330 and the second switch 340. For example, the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second switch 340 at a first point. For example, the first point may include the fourth point P4 in FIG. 2, but is not limited thereto. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the first switch 330 at a second point. For example, the second point may include the fifth point P5 in FIG. 2, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the first segment 310 and/or the second segment 320 may radiate the electrical signal received from the first wireless communication circuit 350 to the external space. According to one embodiment, the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may each have a designated length. For example, the first segment 310 and/or the second segment 320 may have a length capable of transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in a first frequency range. In this case, the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 connected to each other may have a length capable of transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310, the ground unit, and the second segment 320. According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may selectively connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 or the ground.

According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320, the ground portion, and the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may selectively connect the second segment 320 to the ground or the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a wireless communication circuit that transmits and/or receives a wireless signal. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band used in cellular networks (e.g., the frequency band of long term evolution (LTE) and/or 5G). there is. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal using an antenna formed from the first segment 310 and/or the second segment 320. .

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a first port 351 and/or a second port 352. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, and the second switch 340 through the second port 352. can be electrically connected to. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in different frequency bands through each of the first port 351 and the second port 352.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be set to operate in the first mode or the second mode. According to one embodiment, the first mode can be described as a first state, and the second mode can be described as a second state. For example, the first mode is a first state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and/or receives wireless signals in a first frequency range, and the second mode is a wireless signal in the first frequency range and the second frequency range. It can be described as a second state for transmitting and/or receiving signals.

According to one embodiment, in the first mode, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses a first antenna formed from the first segment 310 and a second antenna formed from the second segment 320. , may be set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and/or receives a wireless signal in a first frequency band included in the first frequency range using a first antenna formed from the first segment 310, and , a wireless signal in a second frequency band included in the first frequency range may be transmitted and/or received using a second antenna formed from the second segment 320. Here, the first frequency band and the second frequency band included in the first frequency range may be the same or different frequency bands.

According to one embodiment, the second mode is the first wireless communication circuit 350 using a third antenna formed by electrically connecting the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. It may be configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the frequency range and the second frequency range. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses a third antenna to wirelessly connect a first frequency band included in the first frequency range, a second frequency band, or a third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Signals can be transmitted and/or received.

For example, the first frequency range includes a first frequency band (e.g., mid band from about 1.8 GHz to about 2.2 GHz) and a second frequency band (e.g., high frequency band from about 2.3 GHz to about 2.7 GHz) , High band). all. The second frequency range may include a third frequency band (eg, a low frequency band from about 0.7 GHz to about 1.0 GHz). The third frequency band may be lower than the first frequency band and the second frequency band. For example, the center frequency corresponding to the third frequency band may be lower than the center frequencies corresponding to the first and second frequency bands. The first frequency band may be lower than the second frequency band. For example, the center frequency corresponding to the first frequency band may be lower than the center frequency corresponding to the second frequency band.

The first mode and second mode in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 is set to operate may be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, which will be described later, respectively.

In this document, redundant descriptions of components having the same reference numerals may be omitted.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310. The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground at the second point. The first segment 310 may not be electrically connected to the second segment 320. The first segment 310 may be electrically open to the second segment 320 . The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the second switch 340. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at the first point, and connected to the ground through the first switch 330 at the second point. Can be electrically connected.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground instead of the first segment 310. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 rather than to the ground.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a first antenna. The first antenna may be formed, at least in part, from the first segment 310 that is electrically open with the second segment 320 through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the first antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency band included in the first frequency range using the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed, at least in part, by the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 that are electrically open through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the second antenna.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, so that it can be electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. there is. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground through the second switch 340 at the first point.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 rather than the ground. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground rather than the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a third antenna. The third antenna includes, at least partially, a first segment 310 that is electrically connected to a second segment 320 via a first switch 330, and a first wireless antenna connected to the first segment 310 via a second switch 340. It may be formed from a second segment 320 that is electrically open to the second port 352 of the communication circuit 350. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses the third antenna to control the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Able to transmit and/or receive wireless signals.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 uses the first switch 330 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode when transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in the first frequency range. , the second switch 340 can be controlled. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 uses the first switch 330 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the second mode when transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in the second frequency range. , the second switch 340 can be controlled.

The electronic device 300 according to one embodiment includes at least one processor (e.g., the processor of FIG. 1) configured to control the first wireless communication circuit 350, the first switch 330, and the second switch 340. (120)). The at least one processor may be implemented separately from the first wireless communication circuit 350, or may be integrated with the first wireless communication circuit 350.

As described above, the electronic device 300 uses a plurality of segments 310 and 320 connected to a plurality of ports of the first wireless communication circuit 350 to determine the frequency of a wireless signal that can be transmitted and/or received. The band can be expanded.

Figure 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 600 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2, or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) includes a first segment 310. , second segment 320, third segment 610 (e.g., third segment 223 in FIG. 2), first switch 330, second switch 340, third switch 620. ), a first wireless communication circuit 350, and/or a second wireless communication circuit 630 (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 and the ground portion. For example, the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at a first point. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point.

According to one embodiment, the third segment 610 may radiate the electrical signal received from the first wireless communication circuit 350 or the second wireless communication circuit 630 to the external space. According to one embodiment, the third segment 610 may have a designated length. For example, the third segment 610 may have a length capable of transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the third frequency range. Here, the third frequency range may include a frequency band used for WiFi communication.

According to one embodiment, the third switch 620 is electrically connected to the third port 353, the third segment 610, and the second wireless communication circuit 630 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. You can. According to one embodiment, the third switch 620 may selectively connect the third segment 610 to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 or the second wireless communication circuit 630. there is.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses an antenna formed from the first segment 310, the second segment 320, and/or the third segment 610 to signal a wireless signal. Can transmit and/or receive.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a first port 351, a second port 352, and/or a third port 353. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, and the second switch 340 through the second port 352. and can be electrically connected to the third switch 620 through the third port 353. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits wireless signals in different frequency bands through each of the first port 351, the second port 352, and the third port 353 and/ Or you can receive it.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be set to operate in a first mode, a second mode, or a third mode. According to one embodiment, the first mode may be described as a first state, the second mode may be described as a second state, and the third mode may be described as a third state. For example, the first mode is a first state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and/or receives wireless signals in a first frequency range, and the second mode is a wireless signal in the first frequency range and the second frequency range. The second state and third mode for transmitting and/or receiving signals may be described as the third state for transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range using a plurality of antennas.

According to one embodiment, the third mode is the first wireless communication circuit 350 using a third antenna formed by electrically connecting the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. It may be configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a frequency range and a second frequency range, and to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range using a fourth antenna formed from the third segment 610. You can. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses a third antenna to wirelessly connect a first frequency band included in the first frequency range, a second frequency band, or a third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Signals can be transmitted and/or received. Additionally, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency band or the second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the fourth antenna.

The first mode, second mode, and third mode in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 is set to operate may be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, respectively, which will be described later.

According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be a wireless communication circuit that transmits and/or receives a wireless signal. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit a wireless signal in a frequency band used in a cellular network (e.g., a frequency band of long term evolution (LTE) and/or 5G) and/or a frequency band used in a WiFi network. can be created. According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal using an antenna formed from the third segment 610.

According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620. According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 is connected to the third segment via the third switch 620 when the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode or the second mode. It can be electrically connected to (610). In this case, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the third frequency range using an antenna formed from the third segment 610. For example, the third frequency range may include the frequency band used for WiFi networks.

In this document, redundant descriptions of components having the same reference numerals may be omitted.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310. The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground at the second point. The first segment 310 may not be electrically connected to the second segment 320. The first segment 310 may be electrically open to the second segment 320 . The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the second switch 340. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at the first point, and connected to the ground through the first switch 330 at the second point. Can be electrically connected. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the third switch 620. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at the second point.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground instead of the first segment 310. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 rather than to the ground. According to one embodiment, the third switch 620 electrically connects the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 rather than the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. You can.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a first antenna. The first antenna may be formed, at least in part, from the first segment 310 that is electrically open with the second segment 320 through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the first antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency band included in the first frequency range using the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed, at least in part, by the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 that are electrically open through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed, at least in part, by a third segment 610 that is electrically connected through a third switch 620. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a third frequency range using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range using the fifth antenna.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, so that it can be electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. there is. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground through the second switch 340 at the first point. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the third switch 620. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at the second point.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 rather than the ground. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground rather than the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to one embodiment, the third switch 620 electrically connects the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 rather than the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. You can.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a third antenna. The third antenna includes, at least partially, a first segment 310 that is electrically connected to a second segment 320 via a first switch 330, and a first wireless antenna connected to the first segment 310 via a second switch 340. It may be formed from a second segment 320 that is electrically open to the second port 352 of the communication circuit 350. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses the third antenna to control the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Able to transmit and/or receive wireless signals.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed, at least in part, by a third segment 610 that is electrically connected through a third switch 620. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a third frequency range using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range using the fifth antenna.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a third mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, so that it can be electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. there is. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground through the second switch 340 at the first point. The third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the third switch 620.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 rather than the ground. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground rather than the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to one embodiment, the third switch 620 electrically connects the third segment 610 to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 rather than the second wireless communication circuit 630. You can.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a third antenna. The third antenna includes, at least partially, a first segment 310 that is electrically connected to a second segment 320 via a first switch 330, and a first wireless antenna connected to the first segment 310 via a second switch 340. It may be formed from a second segment 320 that is electrically open to the second port 352 of the communication circuit 350. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses the third antenna to control the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Able to transmit and/or receive wireless signals.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a fourth antenna. The fourth antenna may be formed, at least in part, from a third segment 610 that is electrically connected to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 through a third switch 620. . The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the fourth antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency band or the second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the fourth antenna.

According to one embodiment, when transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in a first frequency range, the electronic device 600 includes a first switch 330 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode, The second switch 340 and the third switch 620 can be controlled. According to one embodiment, when transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in a second frequency range, the electronic device 600 includes a first switch 330 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in a second mode, The second switch 340 and the third switch 620 can be controlled. According to one embodiment, when performing carrier aggregation (CA) including a wireless signal in the second frequency range, the electronic device 600 uses a first switch so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 switches to the third mode. (330), the second switch 340, and the third switch 620 can be controlled.

As described above, the electronic device 600 can transmit and/or receive a wireless signal using a plurality of segments 310, 320, and 610 connected to a plurality of ports of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The frequency band can be expanded.

10 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the electronic device 1000 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2, or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3) includes a first segment 310. , second segment 320, third segment 610, first switch 330, second switch 340, fourth switch 1010, first wireless communication circuit 350, and second May include wireless communication circuitry 630.

According to one embodiment, the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010 and the ground portion.

According to one embodiment, the third segment 610 may radiate the electrical signal received from the first wireless communication circuit 350 or the second wireless communication circuit 630 to the external space. According to one embodiment, the third segment 610 may have a designated length. For example, the third segment 610 may have a length capable of transmitting and/or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the third frequency range. Here, the third frequency range may include a frequency band used for WiFi communication.

According to one embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310, the third segment 610, and/or the second wireless communication circuit 630. According to one embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may selectively connect the third segment 610 to the first segment 310 or the second wireless communication circuit 630.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses an antenna formed from the first segment 310, the second segment 320, and/or the third segment 610 to signal a wireless signal. Can transmit and/or receive.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a first port 351 and/or a second port 352. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, and the second switch 340 through the second port 352. can be electrically connected to. According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in different frequency bands through each of the first port 351 and the second port 352.

According to one embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be set to operate in the first mode, second mode, or fourth mode.

According to one embodiment, the fourth mode is the first wireless communication circuit 350 using the sixth antenna formed by electrically connecting the first segment 310 and the third segment 610. It may be set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a frequency range and a second frequency range, and to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using a second antenna formed from the second segment 320. You can. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses a sixth antenna to wirelessly connect a first frequency band included in the first frequency range, a second frequency band, or a third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Signals can be transmitted and/or received. Additionally, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency band or the second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the second antenna.

The first mode, second mode, and fourth mode in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 is set to operate may be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11, 12, and 13, which will be described later, respectively.

According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be a wireless communication circuit that transmits and/or receives a wireless signal. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit a wireless signal in a frequency band used in a cellular network (e.g., a frequency band of long term evolution (LTE) and/or 5G) and/or a frequency band used in a WiFi network. can be created. According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal using an antenna formed from the third segment 610.

According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010. According to one embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 is connected to the third segment via the fourth switch 1010 when the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode or the second mode. It can be electrically connected to (610). In this case, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the third frequency range using an antenna formed from the third segment 610. For example, the third frequency range may include the frequency band used for WiFi networks.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310. The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground at the second point. The first segment 310 may not be electrically connected to the second segment 320. The first segment 310 may be electrically open to the second segment 320 . The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the second switch 340. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at the first point, and connected to the ground through the first switch 330 at the second point. Can be electrically connected. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the fourth switch 1010. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at the second point.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground instead of the first segment 310. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 rather than to the ground. According to one embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 rather than the first segment 310.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a first antenna. The first antenna may be formed, at least in part, from the first segment 310 that is electrically open with the second segment 320 through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the first antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency band included in the first frequency range using the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed, at least in part, by the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 that are electrically open through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed, at least in part, by a third segment 610 that is electrically connected through a fourth switch 1010. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a third frequency range using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range using the fifth antenna.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between components when the first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330 . The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, so that it can be electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. there is. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground through the second switch 340 at the first point. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the fourth switch 1010. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010 at the first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at the second point.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 rather than the ground. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground rather than the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to one embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 rather than the first segment 310.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a third antenna. The third antenna includes, at least partially, a first segment 310 that is electrically connected to a second segment 320 via a first switch 330, and a first wireless antenna connected to the first segment 310 via a second switch 340. It may be formed from a second segment 320 that is electrically open to the second port 352 of the communication circuit 350. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses the third antenna to control the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Able to transmit and/or receive wireless signals.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed, at least in part, by a third segment 610 that is electrically connected through a fourth switch 1010. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a third frequency range using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range using the fifth antenna.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship between segments when the first wireless communication circuit of the electronic device operates in the fourth mode, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the first segment 310 and the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to each other through the fourth switch 1010. The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, so that it can be electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the third segment 610. there is. The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the second switch 340. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at the first point, and connected to the ground through the first switch 330 at the second point. Can be electrically connected.

According to one embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground instead of the first segment 310. According to one embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 rather than to the ground. According to one embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the first segment 310 rather than the second wireless communication circuit 630.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a sixth antenna. The sixth antenna is, at least partially, a first segment electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the fourth switch 1010, and a second wireless communication circuit ( It may be formed from 630 and a third segment 610 that is electrically open. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range using the sixth antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 uses the sixth antenna to operate the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range. Able to transmit and/or receive wireless signals.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed, at least in part, by the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 that are electrically open through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a second frequency band included in the first frequency range using the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, when transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in a first frequency range, the electronic device 1000 includes a first switch 330 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode, The second switch 340 and the third switch 620 can be controlled. According to one embodiment, when transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in a second frequency range, the electronic device 1000 includes a first switch 330 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in a second mode, The second switch 340 and the third switch 620 can be controlled. According to one embodiment, when performing carrier aggregation (CA) including a wireless signal in the second frequency range, the electronic device 1000 uses a first switch so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 switches to the fourth mode. (330), the second switch 340, and the third switch 620 can be controlled.

As described above, the electronic device 1000 transmits and/or receives a wireless signal using a plurality of segments 310, 320, and 610 connected to a plurality of ports of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The frequency band can be expanded.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, electronic device 200 of FIG. 2, electronic device 300 of FIG. 3, electronic device 600 of FIG. 6) ), or the electronic device 1000 of FIG. 10) changes the connection relationship between a plurality of segments depending on the proximity of an external object. The operations of FIG. 14 may be performed sequentially or substantially simultaneously. The operations of FIG. 15 may be performed sequentially or substantially simultaneously. According to one embodiment, the order of operations in FIGS. 14 and 15 may be changed. For example, the operation order of operations 1405, 1410, and/or 1420 in FIG. 14 may be changed. For example, operation 1405 may be performed after or simultaneously with operation 1410 in FIG. 14 . For example, the operation order of operations 1505, 1510, 1520, and/or 1525 in FIG. 15 may be changed. For example, operation 1510 may be performed after or simultaneously with operation 1505 in FIG. 15 .

14 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, operations 1405 to 1425 may be understood as being performed by a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1) of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 14 , in operation 1405, the electronic device may identify whether an external object (eg, a human body or an object) is closer than a specified level to the first designated segment. According to one embodiment, the first designated segment is a plurality of segment parts (e.g., a plurality of segment parts 221 and 222 of FIG. 2) included in a housing of an electronic device (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIG. 2). It may be one of the segments 223, 224, 225, and/or 226)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using the first designated segment as an antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify whether an external object is closer than a specified level to the first designated segment through a proximity sensor (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, a proximity sensor may generate a detection signal to identify the proximity of an external object. A proximity sensor can generate a detection signal to identify the proximity of an external object through electrodes. According to one embodiment, the first designated segment may operate as an electrode for a proximity sensor to detect the proximity of an external object. According to one embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a detection signal indicating the capacitance of the first designated segment that changes due to an external object. The electronic device can identify the proximity of an external object based on a detection signal generated by a proximity sensor. For example, when the amount of change in capacitance of the first designated segment is greater than or equal to a designated value, the electronic device may identify that an external object is closer to the first designated segment than a designated level.

If it is identified in operation 1405 that an external object is not closer to the first designated segment than a designated level ('NO'), the electronic device may end the operation according to FIG. 14 .

If, in operation 1405, an external object is identified as being closer than a specified level to the first designated segment ('YES'), in operation 1410, the electronic device determines whether the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected. You can. According to one embodiment, the second designated segment may be one segment other than the first designated segment among a plurality of segments included in the housing of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the second designated segment has a non-conductive material (e.g., at least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, and/or 238 of FIG. 2) with the first designated segment. ) can be separated by. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using the first designated segment and/or the second designated segment as an antenna.

If it is identified in operation 1410 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are not electrically connected ('NO'), in operation 1415, the electronic device reduces the strength of the wireless signal output through the first designated segment. You can do it. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may transmit a wireless signal using the first designated segment as an antenna. The electronic device may reduce the intensity of the wireless signal transmitted through the first designated segment to below the designated intensity. For example, the designated intensity may be the intensity of the wireless signal that satisfies the specific absorption rate (SAR) standard.

If it is determined in operation 1410 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected ('YES'), in operation 1420, the electronic device identifies whether an external object is closer than a specified level to the third designated segment. You can. According to one embodiment, the third designated segment may be one segment excluding the first designated segment and the second designated segment among a plurality of segment parts included in the housing of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the third designated segment is connected to the first designated segment and/or the second designated segment and a non-conductive material (e.g., at least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 of FIG. 2). , 237, and/or 238)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and/or the third designated segment as an antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify whether an external object is closer than a specified level to the third designated segment through a proximity sensor. According to one embodiment, the third designated segment may operate as an electrode for a proximity sensor to detect the proximity of an external object. According to one embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a detection signal indicating the capacitance of the third designated segment that changes due to an external object. The electronic device can identify the proximity of an external object based on a detection signal generated by a proximity sensor. For example, when the amount of change in capacitance of the third designated segment is greater than or equal to a designated value, the electronic device may identify that an external object is closer to the third designated segment than a designated level.

In operation 1420, if an external object is identified as being closer than a specified level to the third designated segment ('YES'), the electronic device may end the operation according to FIG. 14. In this case, the electronic device can perform wireless communication using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment to each other.

If it is determined in operation 1420 that the external object is not closer to the third designated segment than a specified level ('NO'), in operation 1425, the electronic device may electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. there is. For example, the electronic device may electrically connect all of the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment. As another example, the electronic device may disconnect the electrical connection between the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

Through the above operations, the electronic device can improve communication quality by replacing a segment to which an external object is closer than a specified level among a plurality of segments that are electrically connected and operate as an antenna with another segment.

15 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, operations 1505 to 1530 may be understood as being performed by a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1) of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 15 , in operation 1505, the electronic device may identify whether an external object (eg, a human body or an object) is closer than a specified level to the first designated segment. According to one embodiment, the first designated segment is a plurality of segment parts (e.g., a plurality of segment parts 221 and 222 of FIG. 2) included in a housing of an electronic device (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIG. 2). It may be one of the segments 223, 224, 225, and/or 226)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using the first designated segment as an antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify whether an external object is closer than a specified level to the first designated segment through a proximity sensor (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, a proximity sensor may generate a detection signal to identify the proximity of an external object. A proximity sensor can generate a detection signal to identify the proximity of an external object through electrodes. According to one embodiment, the first designated segment may operate as an electrode for a proximity sensor to detect the proximity of an external object. According to one embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a detection signal indicating the capacitance of the first designated segment that changes due to an external object. The electronic device can identify the proximity of an external object based on a detection signal generated by a proximity sensor. For example, when the amount of change in capacitance of the first designated segment is greater than or equal to a designated value, the electronic device may identify that an external object is closer to the first designated segment than a designated level.

If it is identified in operation 1505 that an external object is not closer to the first designated segment than a designated level ('NO'), the electronic device may end the operation according to FIG. 15 .

If, in operation 1505, an external object is identified as being closer than a specified level to the first designated segment ('YES'), in operation 1510, the electronic device determines whether the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected. You can. According to one embodiment, the second designated segment may be one segment other than the first designated segment among a plurality of segments included in the housing of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the second designated segment has a non-conductive material (e.g., at least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, and/or 238 of FIG. 2) with the first designated segment. ) can be separated by. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using the first designated segment and/or the second designated segment as an antenna.

If it is identified in operation 1510 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are not electrically connected ('NO'), in operation 1515, the electronic device reduces the strength of the wireless signal output through the first designated segment. You can do it. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may transmit a wireless signal using the first designated segment as an antenna. The electronic device may reduce the intensity of the wireless signal transmitted through the first designated segment to below the designated intensity. For example, the designated intensity may be the intensity of the wireless signal that satisfies the specific absorption rate (SAR) standard.

If it is determined in operation 1510 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected ('YES'), in operation 1520, the electronic device identifies whether an external object is closer than a specified level to the second designated segment. You can. According to one embodiment, the second designated segment may operate as an electrode for the proximity sensor to detect the proximity of an external object. According to one embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a detection signal indicating the capacitance of the second designated segment that changes due to an external object. The electronic device can identify the proximity of an external object based on a detection signal generated by a proximity sensor. For example, when the amount of change in capacitance of the second designated segment is greater than or equal to a specified value, the electronic device may identify that an external object is closer to the second designated segment than a specified level.

If, in operation 1520, it is identified that an external object is not closer to the second designated segment than a specified level ('NO'), the electronic device may end the operation according to FIG. 15 . In this case, the electronic device can perform wireless communication using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment to each other.

If, in operation 1520, an external object is identified as being closer than a specified level to the second designated segment ('YES'), in operation 1525, the electronic device may identify whether an external object is closer to the third designated segment than a specified level. there is. According to one embodiment, the third designated segment may be one segment excluding the first designated segment and the second designated segment among a plurality of segment parts included in the housing of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the third designated segment is connected to the first designated segment and/or the second designated segment and a non-conductive material (e.g., at least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 of FIG. 2). , 237, and/or 238)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and/or the third designated segment as an antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify whether an external object is closer than a specified level to the third designated segment through a proximity sensor. According to one embodiment, the third designated segment may operate as an electrode for a proximity sensor to detect the proximity of an external object. According to one embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a detection signal indicating the capacitance of the third designated segment that changes due to an external object. The electronic device can identify the proximity of an external object based on a detection signal generated by a proximity sensor. For example, when the amount of change in capacitance of the third designated segment is greater than or equal to a designated value, the electronic device may identify that an external object is closer to the third designated segment than a designated level.

In operation 1525, if an external object is identified as being closer to the third designated segment than a designated level ('YES'), the electronic device may end the operation according to FIG. 15. In this case, the electronic device can perform wireless communication using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment to each other.

If it is determined in operation 1525 that an external object is not closer to the third designated segment than a specified level ('NO'), in operation 1530, the electronic device may electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. there is. For example, the electronic device may electrically connect all of the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment. As another example, the electronic device may disconnect the electrical connection between the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

Through the above operations, the electronic device can improve communication quality by replacing a segment to which an external object is closer than a specified level among a plurality of segments that are electrically connected and operate as an antenna with another segment.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion being separated from the first segment by a first segment and a first gap. a first wireless communication circuit comprising a second segment, the first switch configured to selectively connect the first segment and the second segment, a first port, and a second port; 1 port is electrically connected to the first segment, and a second switch is set to selectively connect the second port and the second segment, and the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode. is set to operate, and the first mode transmits a wireless signal in a first frequency range using a first antenna formed from the first segment that is electrically open to the second segment through the first switch. Transmit and/or receive, using a second antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch. Thus, it is set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range, and the second mode includes: the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the Set to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using a third antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the second port through a second switch. And the second frequency range may be different from the first frequency range.

According to one embodiment disclosed herein, the conductive portion includes the first segment and/or a third segment separated from the second segment by a second gap, and the first wireless communication circuit includes: Comprising a third port, the electronic device is connected to a second wireless communication circuit and the third segment, and selectively connects the third port of the first wireless communication circuit or the second wireless communication circuit. It may include a third switch set to do so.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the first wireless communication circuit is set to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode, and the third mode is operated through the first switch. Using the first segment electrically connected to the second segment, and the third antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the second port through the second switch, 1 frequency range and the second frequency range, the second frequency range being electrically open with the second wireless communication circuit and electrically connected to the third port, through the third switch. It can be set to transmit and/or receive a radio signal in the first frequency range using a fourth antenna formed from the three segment parts.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the conductive portion includes a third segment separated from the first segment and/or the second segment by a second gap, and the electronic device includes a second segment. It may include a wireless communication circuit, and a fourth switch connected to the third segment and configured to selectively connect the first segment or the second wireless communication circuit.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the first wireless communication circuit is set to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or the fourth mode, and the fourth mode is operated through the fourth switch. Using the third segment electrically connected to the first segment, and a fifth antenna formed from the first segment electrically open to the second segment through the first switch, Transmitting and/or receiving a wireless signal in a first frequency range and a second frequency range, electrically open with the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch. It may be set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range using the second antenna formed from the second segment.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the first mode is electrically open with the second segment through the first switch and electrically open with the third segment through the fourth switch. is set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range using the first antenna formed from the first segment, and the second mode is set to the third segment through the fourth switch. and the first segment electrically open and electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the second segment electrically open with the second port through the second switch. It can be set to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using a third antenna.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the minimum value of the first frequency range may be higher than the maximum value of the second frequency range.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the first gap may be filled with a non-conductive material.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a ground portion, the first segment is connected to the ground portion, and the first switch connects the first segment to the second segment or the ground portion. It can be set to connect to.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the first mode is, the first antenna formed from the first segment electrically open with the second segment through the first switch and connected to the ground unit. Using, transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range, electrically open with the first segment through the first switch, connected to the ground through the first switch, and 2 It can be set to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range using the second antenna formed from the second segment electrically connected to the second port through a switch.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a ground portion, wherein the first segment is connected to the ground portion, and the second switch connects the second segment to the second port or the ground portion. It can be set to be electrically connected to.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the second mode includes the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the second port through the second switch. and transmitting wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using the third antenna formed from the second segment electrically open and connected to the ground through the second switch, and /or can be set to receive.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a first housing and a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing, wherein the second housing is connected to an external device to the electronic device. and at least one connector for connecting, and the housing may be the second housing.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion including a plurality of segment portions, each of the plurality of segment portions being separated by a plurality of gaps, and the plurality of segment portions. A wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication using at least one of the segments as an antenna, a proximity sensor configured to detect the proximity of an external object, and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the proximity sensor. It includes, wherein the processor identifies whether an external object is closer than a specified level to a first designated segment among the plurality of segments through the proximity sensor, and the external object is closer to the designated level or higher to the first designated segment. Based on being identified as being in close proximity, it is identified that the first designated segment is electrically connected to a second designated segment of the plurality of segments, and the first designated segment is identified as being electrically connected to the second designated segment. Based on this, it is identified that an external object is closer to a third designated segment of the plurality of segments than the designated level, and the external object is identified to be closer to the third designated segment than the designated level, It may be configured to electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the processor determines the connection between the first designated segment and the second designated segment, based on identifying an external object as being closer to the third designated segment than the specified level. It may be configured to disconnect and electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

According to an embodiment disclosed herein, the processor, based on identifying the first designated segment as being electrically connected to the second designated segment, externally to the second designated segment through the proximity sensor. Identifying whether an object is closer than the specified level or more, and based on identifying that an external object is closer to the second specified segment than the specified level, determines whether an external object is present in the third specified segment among the plurality of segments at the specified level It can be configured to identify whether it is closer or closer.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the wireless communication circuit may be configured to perform the wireless communication using the electrically connected second designated segment and the third designated segment as the antenna.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the processor outputs a wireless signal through the first designated segment based on identifying the first designated segment as not being electrically connected to the second designated segment. It can be configured to reduce the intensity of.

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment may be capable of operating as electrodes for the proximity sensor to detect the proximity of an external object. there is.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a first housing and a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing, wherein the second housing is connected to an external device to the electronic device. and at least one connector for connecting, and the housing may be the second housing.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^™ ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

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In electronic devices,
A housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion comprising a first segment and a second segment separated from the first segment by a first gap;
a first switch configured to selectively connect the first segment and the second segment;
a first wireless communication circuit including a first port and a second port, the first port being electrically connected to the first segment; and
a second switch configured to selectively connect the second port and the second segment;
The first wireless communication circuit is set to operate in a first mode or a second mode,
The first mode is:
Transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range using a first antenna formed from the first segment electrically open to the second segment through the first switch,
Using a second antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch, the first frequency range is set to transmit and/or receive wireless signals of,
The second mode is:
A third antenna formed from the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the second segment electrically open to the second port through the second switch. configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range,
The second frequency range is different from the first frequency range. According to claim 1,
The conductive portion includes a third segment separated from the first segment and/or the second segment by a second gap,
The first wireless communication circuit includes a third port,
a second wireless communication circuit; and
An electronic device comprising a third switch connected to the third segment and configured to selectively connect the third port of the first wireless communication circuit or the second wireless communication circuit. According to clause 2,
the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode,
The third mode is:
The third antenna formed from the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the second segment electrically open to the second port through the second switch. is set to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range, using
Through the third switch, a wireless signal in the first frequency range is transmitted using a fourth antenna formed from the third segment electrically open with the second wireless communication circuit and electrically connected to the third port. An electronic device configured to transmit and/or receive. According to claim 1,
The conductive portion includes a third segment separated from the first segment and/or the second segment by a second gap,
a second wireless communication circuit; and
An electronic device comprising a fourth switch connected to the third segment and configured to selectively connect the first segment or the second wireless communication circuit. According to clause 4,
the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or the fourth mode,
The fourth mode is:
A fifth antenna formed from the third segment electrically connected to the first segment through the fourth switch, and the first segment electrically open to the second segment through the first switch. Using, transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range,
Using the second antenna formed from the second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch, the first frequency An electronic device configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a range. According to clause 5,
The first mode is:
Using the first antenna formed from the first segment electrically open to the second segment through the first switch and electrically open to the third segment through the fourth switch, 1 set to transmit and/or receive radio signals in the frequency range,
The second mode is:
The first segment electrically open to the third segment through the fourth switch and electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and the second port through the second switch. An electronic device configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using a third antenna formed from the electrically open second segment. According to claim 1,
The electronic device wherein the minimum value of the first frequency range is higher than the maximum value of the second frequency range. According to claim 1,
The electronic device wherein the first gap is filled with a non-conductive material. According to claim 1,
Includes a ground portion,
The first segment is connected to the ground portion,
The first switch is set to connect the first segment to the second segment or the ground. According to clause 9,
The first mode is:
Using the first antenna formed from the first segment electrically open with the second segment through the first switch and connected to the ground, transmit a wireless signal in the first frequency range and/or receive,
Formed from the second segment electrically open with the first segment through the first switch, connected to the ground portion through the first switch, and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch. An electronic device configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range using the second antenna. According to claim 1,
Includes a ground portion,
The first segment is connected to the ground portion,
The second switch is configured to electrically connect the second segment to the second port or the ground. According to claim 11,
The second mode is:
The first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch, and electrically open to the second port through the second switch and connected to the ground portion through the second switch. An electronic device configured to transmit and/or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range using the third antenna formed from the second segment. According to claim 1,
first housing; and
Comprising a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing,
The second housing includes at least one connector for connecting an external device to the electronic device,
The electronic device wherein the housing is the second housing. In electronic devices,
A housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion comprising a plurality of segments, each of the plurality of segments being separated by a plurality of gaps;
a wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication using at least one of the plurality of segments as an antenna;
A proximity sensor configured to detect the proximity of an external object; and
Comprising a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the proximity sensor,
The processor,
Identify whether an external object is closer than a specified level to a first designated segment among the plurality of segments through the proximity sensor,
Based on an external object being identified as being closer to the first designated segment than the designated level, identifying whether the first designated segment is electrically connected to a second designated segment among the plurality of segments,
Based on the first designated segment being identified as being electrically connected to the second designated segment, identifying whether an external object is closer to the third designated segment among the plurality of segments than the designated level,
The electronic device is configured to electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment based on an external object being identified as being less than the designated level of proximity to the third designated segment. According to claim 14,
The processor,
Based on an external object being identified as being in proximity to the third designated segment below the specified level, disconnecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and disconnecting the second designated segment and the second designated segment, 3 An electronic device configured to electrically connect the designated segments. According to claim 14,
The processor,
Based on the first designated segment being identified as being electrically connected to the second designated segment, identifying whether an external object is closer to the second designated segment than the designated level through the proximity sensor,
Based on the external object being identified as being closer to the second designated segment than the designated level, the electronic device is configured to identify whether the external object is closer to the third designated segment of the plurality of segments than the designated level. According to claim 14,
The wireless communication circuit is configured to perform the wireless communication using the electrically connected second designated segment and the third designated segment as the antenna. According to claim 14,
The processor,
The electronic device is configured to reduce the strength of a wireless signal output through the first designated segment based on the first designated segment being identified as not being electrically connected to the second designated segment. According to claim 14,
The first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment are operable as electrodes for the proximity sensor to detect whether an external object is in proximity. According to claim 14,
first housing; and
Comprising a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing,
The second housing includes at least one connector for connecting an external device to the electronic device,
The electronic device wherein the housing is the second housing.

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