KR20240021079A - Electronic device changing transmission antenna and method for operating thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include at least one communication processor, an RF circuit connected to the at least one communication processor, and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit. The at least one communication processor is configured to provide a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas, based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device is open. Can be set to control RF circuits. The at least one communication processor may be configured to determine whether the electronic device is gripped, based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device changes from the open state to the closed state. The at least one communication processor provides a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas, based on the electronic device being confirmed to be gripped. Preferably, it can be set to control the RF circuit. Other embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device for changing a transmitting antenna and a method of operating the same {ELECTRONIC DEVICE CHANGING TRANSMISSION ANTENNA AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THEREOF}

One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device that changes a transmission antenna and a method of operating the same.

To transmit signals from an electronic device to a communications network (e.g., a base station), within the electronic device a processor or data generated from the communications processor may be transmitted through a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and a radio frequency front end (RFFE) circuit (hereinafter described). For convenience, the signal is processed through (referred to as 'RFFE') and can then be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device through an antenna.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device supporting a plurality of communication networks may provide a plurality of transmission paths (Tx paths) for signal transmission for each communication network. The plurality of transmission paths provided to support a plurality of communication networks in an electronic device may include an RFIC and/or RFFE circuit for each path. Additionally, each RFFE circuit may be connected to one or more antennas, and thus the plurality of transmission paths may be divided into a plurality of antenna Tx paths corresponding to the plurality of antennas. .

The plurality of antenna transmission paths may have different path losses due to the length of each transmission path and the components placed on the transmission paths being different. Additionally, different antenna losses may occur as each antenna corresponding to each antenna transmission path is placed at a different location on the electronic device.

In one embodiment, when transmitting a transmission signal in an electronic device including a plurality of antenna transmission paths, an electronic device and electronic device capable of setting an optimal antenna transmission path in consideration of the channel environment and/or path loss corresponding to each antenna. The device may provide a method for setting an antenna path for a transmitted signal.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include at least one communication processor, an RF circuit connected to the at least one communication processor, and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit. The at least one communication processor is configured to provide a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas, based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device is open. Can be set to control RF circuits. The at least one communication processor may be configured to determine whether the electronic device is gripped, based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device changes from the open state to the closed state. The at least one communication processor provides a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas, based on the electronic device being confirmed to be gripped. Preferably, it can be set to control the RF circuit.

According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device including an RF circuit and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit corresponds to a first frequency band based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device is in an open state. The method may include controlling the RF circuit so that a first RF signal is provided to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas. The method of operating the electronic device may include checking whether the electronic device is gripped based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device changes from the open state to the closed state. The method of operating the electronic device includes providing a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas, based on confirmation that the electronic device is gripped. Preferably, it may include an operation to control the RF circuit.

According to one embodiment, the storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation is such that, based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device is in an open state, a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is provided to a first antenna among a plurality of antennas of the electronic device. , may include an operation of controlling the RF circuit of the electronic device. The at least one operation may include checking whether the electronic device is gripped based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device changes from the open state to the closed state. The at least one operation is such that, based on the electronic device being confirmed to be gripped, a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. , may include an operation to control the RF circuit.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include at least one communication processor, a camera, an RF circuit connected to the at least one communication processor, and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit. The at least one communication processor controls the RF circuit to provide a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to a first antenna of the plurality of antennas, based on the camera being confirmed to be in an off state. It can be set to do so. The at least one communication processor determines that the second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas, based on confirmation that the camera changes from the off state to the on state. It can be configured to control the RF circuit to provide a second antenna.

According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device including a camera, an RF circuit, and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit includes, based on determining that the camera is in an off state, an operation corresponding to a first frequency band. It may include controlling the RF circuit so that a first RF signal is provided to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas. The operating method of the electronic device includes, based on confirmation that the camera changes from the off state to the on state, a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. It may include controlling the RF circuit to be provided as a second antenna.

According to one embodiment, the storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation includes providing a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to a first antenna among a plurality of antennas of the electronic device based on confirmation that the camera of the electronic device is in an off state, It may include controlling an RF circuit of the electronic device. The at least one operation may include, based on confirmation that the camera changes from the off state to the on state, a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. 2 may include controlling the RF circuit to be provided as an antenna.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include at least one communication processor, an RF circuit connected to the at least one communication processor, and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit. The at least one communication processor may be configured to control the RF circuit so that a first RF signal corresponding to a first sub-frequency of the first frequency band is provided to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas. The at least one communication processor may be configured to check whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy conditions for changing the antenna. . Here, the condition may be set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The at least one communication processor generates a second RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition. The RF circuit may be configured to control the RF circuit to provide a second antenna, which is different from the first antenna, among the plurality of antennas.

According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device including an RF circuit and a plurality of antennas connected to the RF circuit may include transmitting a first RF signal corresponding to a first sub-frequency of a first frequency band to the plurality of antennas. It may include an operation of controlling the RF circuit so that it is provided to the first antenna. The method of operating the electronic device may include checking whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfies a condition for changing the antenna. You can. Here, the condition may be set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The method of operating the electronic device includes, based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition, a second RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. It may include controlling the RF circuit to provide a second antenna, which is different from the first antenna, among the plurality of antennas.

According to one embodiment, the storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation includes controlling an RF circuit of the electronic device such that a first RF signal corresponding to a first sub-frequency of a first frequency band is provided to a first antenna among a plurality of antennas of the electronic device. may include. The at least one operation may include checking whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfies a condition for changing the antenna. there is. Here, the condition may be set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The at least one operation is based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition, and a second RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band is generated. It may include controlling the RF circuit to provide a second antenna, which is different from the first antenna, among a plurality of antennas.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2B is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 3A is a diagram for explaining a change in a transmission antenna according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3B is a diagram for explaining a change in a transmission antenna according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4A is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining a housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4C is a diagram for explaining antennas in an open state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4D is a diagram for explaining antennas in a closed state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4E is a diagram for explaining human contact in a closed state according to one embodiment.
FIG. 4F is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5A is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5B is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7A is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of an antenna and a camera according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7C is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7D is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to one embodiment. 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 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, the 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 a 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, co-processor 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 unit) 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, where artificial intelligence 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).

Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of 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 (eg, 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 one embodiment, 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.

FIG. 2A is a block diagram 200 of an electronic device 101 for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2A, the electronic device 101 includes a first communication processor 212, a second communication processor 214, a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 222, a second RFIC 224, and a third RFIC (226), fourth RFIC (228), first radio frequency front end (RFFE) (232), second RFFE (234), first antenna module (242), second antenna module (244), third It may include an antenna module 246 and antennas 248. The electronic device 101 may further include a processor 120 and a memory 130. The second network 199 may include a first cellular network 292 and a second cellular network 294. According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include at least one of the components shown in FIG. 1, and the second network 199 may further include at least one other network. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor 212, the second communication processor 214, the first RFIC 222, the second RFIC 224, the fourth RFIC 228, the first RFFE 232, and second RFFE 234 may form at least a portion of wireless communication module 192. According to another embodiment, the fourth RFIC 228 may be omitted or may be included as part of the third RFIC 226.

The first communication processor 212 may support establishment of a communication channel in a band to be used for wireless communication with the first cellular network 292, and legacy network communication through the established communication channel. According to some embodiments, the first cellular network may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor 214 establishes a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network 294, and establishes a 5G network through the established communication channel. Can support communication. According to one embodiment, the second cellular network 294 may be a 5G network defined by 3GPP. Additionally, according to one embodiment, the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 corresponds to another designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network 294. It can support the establishment of a communication channel and 5G network communication through the established communication channel.

The first communication processor 212 can transmit and receive data with the second communication processor 214. For example, data that was classified as being transmitted over the second cellular network 294 may be changed to being transmitted over the first cellular network 292. In this case, the first communication processor 212 may receive transmission data from the second communication processor 214. For example, the first communication processor 212 may transmit and receive data with the second communication processor 214 through the inter-processor interface 213. The inter-processor interface 213 may be implemented, for example, as a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) (e.g., high speed-UART (HS-UART) or peripheral component interconnect bus express (PCIe) interface, but the type There is no limitation. Alternatively, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may exchange control information and packet data information using, for example, shared memory. The communication processor 212 may transmit and receive various information such as sensing information, information on output intensity, and resource block (RB) allocation information with the second communication processor 214.

Depending on the implementation, the first communication processor 212 may not be directly connected to the second communication processor 214. In this case, the first communication processor 212 may transmit and receive data through the second communication processor 214 and the processor 120 (eg, application processor). For example, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may transmit and receive data with the processor 120 (e.g., application processor) through an HS-UART interface or a PCIe interface, but the interface's There is no limit to the type. Alternatively, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may exchange control information and packet data information using the processor 120 (e.g., application processor) and shared memory. .

According to one embodiment, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor 120, the auxiliary processor 123, or the communication module 190. there is. For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the integrated communications processor 260 may support both functions for communication with the first cellular network 292 and the second cellular network 294.

As described above, at least one of the processor 120, the first communication processor 212, the second communication processor 214, or the integrated communication processor 260 may be implemented as a single chip or a single package. In this case, a single chip or a single package includes a memory (or storage means) for storing instructions that cause performance of at least some of the operations performed according to embodiments, and a processing circuit (or storage means) for executing the instructions. , there is no limitation on the name, such as an operation circuit).

When transmitting, the first RFIC 222 converts the baseband signal generated by the first communications processor 212 to a frequency range from about 700 MHz to about 700 MHz used in the first cellular network 292 (e.g., a legacy network). It can be converted to a radio frequency (RF) signal of 3GHz. Upon reception, an RF signal is obtained from a first network 292 (e.g., a legacy network) via an antenna (e.g., first antenna module 242) and transmitted via an RFFE (e.g., first RFFE 232). Can be preprocessed. The first RFIC 222 may convert the pre-processed RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the first communication processor 212.

When transmitting, the second RFIC 224 uses the first communications processor 212 or the baseband signal generated by the second communications processor 214 to a second cellular network 294 (e.g., a 5G network). It can be converted into an RF signal (hereinafter referred to as a 5G Sub6 RF signal) in the Sub6 band (e.g., approximately 6 GHz or less). Upon reception, the 5G Sub6 RF signal is obtained from the second cellular network 294 (e.g., 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., second antenna module 244) and RFFE (e.g., second RFFE 234) ) can be preprocessed. The second RFIC 224 may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by a corresponding communication processor of the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214.

The third RFIC 226 converts the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 into a 5G Above6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second cellular network 294 (e.g., a 5G network). It can be converted to an RF signal (hereinafter referred to as 5G Above6 RF signal). Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from a second cellular network 294 (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., antenna 248) and preprocessed via a third RFFE 236. The third RFIC 226 may convert the pre-processed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the second communication processor 214. According to one embodiment, the third RFFE 236 may be formed as part of the third RFIC 226.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a fourth RFIC 228 separately from the third RFIC 226 or at least as a part thereof. In this case, the fourth RFIC 228 converts the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 into an RF signal (hereinafter referred to as an IF signal) in an intermediate frequency band (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz). After conversion, the IF signal can be transmitted to the third RFIC (226). The third RFIC 226 can convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal. Upon reception, a 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from a second cellular network 294 (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., antenna 248) and converted into an IF signal by a third RFIC 226. there is. The fourth RFIC 228 may convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that the second communication processor 214 can process it.

According to one embodiment, the first RFIC 222 and the second RFIC 224 may be implemented as a single chip or at least part of a single package. According to one embodiment, when the first RFIC 222 and the second RFIC 224 in FIG. 2A or 2B are implemented as a single chip or a single package, they may be implemented as an integrated RFIC. In this case, the integrated RFIC is connected to the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) to convert the baseband signal into a signal in a band supported by the first RFFE (232) and/or the second RFFE (234) , the converted signal can be transmitted to one of the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234). According to one embodiment, the first RFFE 232 and the second RFFE 234 may be implemented as at least part of a single chip or a single package. According to one example, at least one antenna module of the first antenna module 242 or the second antenna module 244 may be omitted or combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a plurality of corresponding bands.

According to one embodiment, the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248 may be disposed on the same substrate to form the third antenna module 246. For example, the wireless communication module 192 or the processor 120 may be disposed on the first substrate (eg, main PCB). In this case, the third RFIC 226 is located in some area (e.g., bottom surface) of the second substrate (e.g., sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna 248 is located in another part (e.g., top surface). is disposed, so that the third antenna module 246 can be formed. By placing the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248 on the same substrate, it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line therebetween. This, for example, can reduce the loss (e.g. attenuation) of signals in the high frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used in 5G network communication by transmission lines. Because of this, the electronic device 101 can improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network 294 (eg, 5G network).

According to one example, the antenna 248 may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that can be used for beamforming. In this case, the third RFIC 226, for example, as part of the third RFFE 236, may include a plurality of phase shifters 238 corresponding to a plurality of antenna elements. At the time of transmission, each of the plurality of phase converters 238 can convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a base station of a 5G network) through the corresponding antenna element. . Upon reception, each of the plurality of phase converters 238 may convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal received from the outside through the corresponding antenna element into the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception through beamforming between the electronic device 101 and the outside.

The second cellular network 294 (e.g., 5G network) may operate independently (e.g., Stand-Alone (SA)) or connected to the first cellular network 292 (e.g., legacy network) ( Example: Non-Stand Alone (NSA). For example, a 5G network may have only an access network (e.g., 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (e.g., next generation core (NGC)). In this case, the electronic device 101 may access the access network of the 5G network and then access an external network (eg, the Internet) under the control of the core network (eg, evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network. Protocol information for communication with a legacy network (e.g., LTE protocol information) or protocol information for communication with a 5G network (e.g., New Radio (NR) protocol information) is stored in the memory 230 and used by other components (e.g., processor) 120, first communication processor 212, or second communication processor 214).

FIG. 3A is a diagram for explaining a change in a transmission antenna according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the RF circuit 300 of the electronic device 101 includes RFICs 301 (e.g., first RFIC 222, second RFIC 224, third RFIC 226, and /or may include a fourth RFIC (228)) and/or a plurality of PAs (303,313). Those skilled in the art will understand that the plurality of PAs 303 and 313 may be included in at least one RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE 232, the second RFFE 234), and/or the third RFFE 236). will be. A first antenna 305 may be connected to the first PA 303, and a second antenna 315 may be connected to the second PA 313. For example, an RF signal may be provided to the first antenna 305 through the first PA 303, and the RF path to the first antenna 305 through the first PA 303 is referred to as the first RF path. It can be named. For example, an RF signal may be provided to the second antenna 315 through the second PA 313, and the RF path to the second antenna 315 through the second PA 313 is referred to as the second RF path. It can be named. The RF path may refer to a path through which an RF signal is applied, for example, and may refer to at least some of a plurality of hardware associated with the path.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device 101 (e.g., first communications processor 212 in FIG. 2A, second communications processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ) can support the function of changing the transmission antenna. The electronic device 101 may, for example, determine to provide an RF signal through a first RF path. In this case, the electronic device 101 may provide an RF signal to the first PA 303, and accordingly, the RF signal amplified by the first PA 303 may be provided to the first antenna 305. For example, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the conditions for changing the RF path are satisfied. For example, if a first indicator indicative of at least one performance corresponding to a first RF path is worse than a second indicator indicative of at least one performance corresponding to a second RF path (or, if the first indicator and the 2 (if the indicator satisfies a preset condition), the electronic device 101 may change the RF path from the first RF path to the second RF path. There are no restrictions on preset conditions associated with the first and second indicators. Electronic device 101 (e.g., a communications processor (e.g., first communications processor 212, second communications processor 214, and/or integrated communications processor 260)) may be configured to: By controlling at least part of the RF path, the RF path can be changed from the first RF path to the second RF path. Accordingly, the RF signal can be provided to the second PA 313 and amplified by the second PA 313. The RF signal can be provided to the second antenna 315. As described above, the transmitting antenna for the RF signal can be changed from the first antenna 305 to the second antenna 315, which is called the transmitting antenna. It can be called hopping (transmission antenna hopping). For example, when dual connectivity (for example, EN-DC, but without limitation) is supported, the electronic device 101 supports the PA supporting the same frequency band. (e.g., PAs 303 and 313). In this case, the electronic device 101 may perform transmission antenna hopping using a plurality of PAs 303 and 313. For example, , the PAs 303 and 313 may support middle band (MB)/high band (HB), and in this case, the electronic device 101 may perform transmission antenna hopping for RF signals of MB/HB.

FIG. 3B is a diagram for explaining a change in a transmission antenna according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the RF circuit 310 of the electronic device 101 includes RFICs 301 (e.g., first RFIC 222, second RFIC 224, third RFIC 226, and /or may include a fourth RFIC (228)), PA (321), and/or switch (323). The switch 323 may selectively connect either the first antenna 325 or the second antenna 327 to the PA 321. For example, but not limited to, the switch 323 may operate based on control of the communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 and/or the RFIC 301. The switch 323 may be implemented with SPnT, but those skilled in the art will understand that there are no restrictions on its type. For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 3B, the switch 323 may be controlled so that the RF signal is provided to the first antenna 325 through the PA 321, and this may be referred to as the first RF path. For example, the switch 323 may be controlled so that an RF signal is provided to the second antenna 327 through the PA 321, and this may be referred to as a second RF path.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (eg, communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260) may support a function of changing a transmit antenna. The electronic device 101 may, for example, determine to provide an RF signal through a first RF path. In this case, the electronic device 101 may control the switch 323 so that the RF signal is provided to the first PA 321, and thus the RF signal amplified by the first PA 321 is transmitted to the first antenna. It can be given as (32). For example, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the conditions for changing the RF path are satisfied. For example, if a first indicator indicative of at least one performance corresponding to a first RF path is worse than a second indicator indicative of at least one performance corresponding to a second RF path (or, if the first indicator and the 2 (if the indicator satisfies a preset condition), the electronic device 101 may change the RF path from the first RF path to the second RF path.

In one example, the conditions associated with the first indicator and the second indicator include a first reception strength corresponding to the first antenna 325 (which may be, for example, but not limited to, RSRP) and the second antenna 327 It may be a condition associated with the second reception intensity corresponding to . The electronic device 101 may be set to measure reception strengths corresponding to the antennas 325 and 327 at a specified period (eg, 640 ms, but there is no limit). The electronic device 101 may check the reception intensity difference (eg, RSRP diff current), which is the difference between the first reception intensity and the second reception intensity at the current time. In addition, the electronic device 101 may check MTPL diff, which is the difference between the first maximum transmission power level (MTPL) corresponding to the first RF path and the second MTPL corresponding to the second RF path. As an example condition, the electronic device 101, when the sum of the difference in reception strength at the current point (RSRP diff current) and MTPL diff is greater than or equal to the first threshold (for convenience of explanation, named high threshold) It can be confirmed that the antenna change conditions are satisfied. As an example condition, the electronic device 101 may determine that the antenna change condition is satisfied when the degree of change in reception intensity is greater than the degree of change in threshold (for example, when a rapid change in reception strength is detected).

In one example, the electronic device 101 may check the average value of the difference in reception intensity (this may be referred to as RSRP average). The average value can be calculated for, for example, two or more time points, and there is no limit to the number of time points. As an example condition, the electronic device 101 sets an antenna change condition when the sum of the average value of the difference in reception strength (RSRP average) and the MTPL is greater than or equal to the second threshold (named low threshold for convenience of explanation). It can be confirmed that this is satisfied. The second threshold may be less than the first threshold, but there is no limit. As an example condition, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the antenna change condition is satisfied when a continuous difference in reception strength occurs. The antenna change conditions described above are merely exemplary, and whether the antenna change condition is determined based on the reception intensities of each of the antennas, the difference in reception intensities, the average value of the difference, MTPLs, and/or the difference in MTPL, Those skilled in the art will understand that whether a condition for changing an antenna may be determined based on at least one parameter that replaces and/or adds the above-described parameters.

For example, if it is determined that the antenna change condition is satisfied, the electronic device 101 (e.g., a communications processor (e.g., a first communications processor 212, a second communications processor 214, and/or an integrated The communication processor 260 can change the RF path from the first RF path to the second RF path by controlling the switch 323. Accordingly, the RF signal amplified by the PA 321 is transmitted to the first antenna. 325, the RF signal amplified by the PA 321 may be provided to the second antenna 327. As described above, the transmitting antenna for the RF signal is provided from the first antenna 325. It can be changed to 2 antennas 327, and this can be called transmission antenna switching.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna using transmission antenna hopping described in FIG. 3A or transmission antenna switching described in FIG. 3B. In the present disclosure, the operation of changing the transmission antenna may be performed, for example, by transmission antenna hopping or by transmission antenna switching.

FIG. 4A is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment. The embodiment of FIG. 4A will be described with reference to FIG. 4B. FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining a housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4A , an electronic device 101 (e.g., the first communication processor 212 in FIG. 2A, the second communication processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or the integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ), in operation 401, it can be confirmed that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in the open state. For example, communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may receive information associated with the folded state of electronic device 101 from processor 120 (e.g., an application processor). For example, referring to FIG. 4B, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 431 and a second housing 432. The first housing 431 and the second housing 432 can rotate by a hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 458 in FIG. 4C). For example, when one side of the first housing 431 and one side of the second housing 432 face substantially the same direction, the folded state of the electronic device 101 may be referred to as an open state. For example, when one surface of the first housing 431 and one surface of the second housing 432 substantially face each other, the folded state of the electronic device 101 may be referred to as a closed state. The electronic device 101 may check whether the folded state of the electronic device 101 is an open state, a closed state, or a semi-closed state. For example, the processor 120 may check the folding state based on sensing data from at least one sensor (eg, a hall sensor) to determine whether the device is folded. Processor 120 may convey information about the confirmed folding state to communications processors 212, 214, and/or 260, and communications processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may, based on the received information, configure the electronic device ( You can check the folding status of 101).

Referring again to FIG. 4A, in operation 403, the electronic device 101 provides a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to a first antenna among a plurality of antennas, based on the fact that the folded state is in an open state. As much as possible, the RF circuit (for example, the RF circuit 300 in FIG. 3A or the RF circuit 310 in FIG. 3B) can be controlled. For example, among the available antennas corresponding to the first frequency band, an available antenna may be set for each folding state. For example, among the antennas available corresponding to the first frequency band, the antenna corresponding to the open folded state may be the first antenna. For example, among the antennas available corresponding to the first frequency band, the antenna corresponding to the closed folded state may be the second antenna. The antenna corresponding to the open state and the antenna corresponding to the closed state will be described later.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state in operation 405. For example, as described above, the processor 120 may confirm that the folded state changes from the open state to the closed state based on information from at least one sensor. Processor 120 may provide information indicating that the folded state is closed to communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260. The communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may confirm that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state, based on information from the processor 120.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the electronic device 101 is being gripped by the user in operation 407. For example, referring to FIG. 4B, the electronic device 101 may include at least one grip sensor 441 and 442. For example, the processor 120 may check whether the electronic device 101 is in a grip based on information sensed by at least one grip sensor 441 and 442. In one example, when a grip is confirmed in all of the grip sensors 441 and 442, the electronic device 101 may be determined to be gripped, but this is an example and is not limited. The processor 120 may provide information that can confirm whether there is a grip to the communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260. The communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is gripped based on information from the processor 120. Meanwhile, this is an example, and the communication processor 212, 214, and/or 260 determines whether or not there is a grip based on an indicator related to the intensity of the reflected wave, such as voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), without information from the application processor. You can also check it. For example, based on VSWR, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that whether a free space environment has been detected, whether an object has been detected, and/or the type of object can be confirmed, and there is no limitation on the manner in which the confirmation can be made.

Referring again to FIG. 4A , according to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 generates a plurality of second RF signals corresponding to the first frequency band in operation 409, based on the electronic device 101 being gripped. The RF circuit can be controlled to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among the antennas. The second RF signal may refer to an RF signal that follows the first RF signal in time series, and the first RF signal and the second RF signal may be based on the first frequency band. Here, the control of the RF circuit may be, for example, control corresponding to transmission antenna hopping or control corresponding to transmission antenna switching. As described above, for example, the second antenna may be an antenna corresponding to the closed state among the antennas available corresponding to the first frequency band. As described above, the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna from the first antenna corresponding to the open state to the second antenna corresponding to the closed state based on transmission antenna hopping or transmission antenna switching. Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4A, changing the transmission antenna from the first antenna to the second antenna based on the grip of the electronic device 101 is confirmed is simply an example, and the transmission antenna can be changed without determining whether the grip is present. This can also be done. For example, the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna from the first antenna corresponding to the open state to the second antenna corresponding to the closed state based on the folded state changing from the open state to the closed state. According to the above, in the open state, the first antenna with relatively high performance can be used as a transmission antenna, and in the closed state, the second antenna with relatively high performance can be used as the transmission antenna. Below, the transmission antenna in the foldable electronic device will be described.

FIG. 4C is a diagram for explaining antennas in an open state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4D is a diagram for explaining antennas in a closed state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 4E is a diagram for explaining human contact in a closed state according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4C, antennas 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, and 457 may be disposed on the first housing 431 of the electronic device 101. Antennas 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, and 467 may be disposed on the second housing 432 of the electronic device 101. Here, the antennas 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457 and/or the antennas 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467 may be segmented antennas, but there is no limitation on their type. The first housing 431 and the second housing 432 may be connected to the hinge structure 458. Hinge structure 458 may include, for example, a rotatable structure. Accordingly, at least one housing may be rotated around the hinge structure 458, and thus the electronic device 101 may be folded as shown in FIG. 4D. The folded state of the electronic device 101 in FIG. 4D may be referred to as a closed state.

Referring again to FIG. 4C, the electronic device 101 may determine to transmit, for example, an RF signal in the first frequency band. The electronic device 101 may determine the antenna 455 as the transmission antenna among the antennas corresponding to the first frequency band. The antenna 455 may be, for example, a basic (or default) transmission antenna corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, when the folded state is in the open state, the antenna 455 may have better performance than other antennas in the first frequency band, and accordingly, the antenna 455 may be a basic transmission antenna. Meanwhile, those skilled in the art will understand that even in the open state, the electronic device 101 may check whether the antenna change condition is satisfied and may change the transmission antenna based on the antenna change condition being satisfied.

According to one embodiment, the folded state of the electronic device 101 may change from an open state to a closed state. Referring to FIG. 4D, in the closed state, the antennas 451, 452, and 453 disposed on the upper side of the first housing 431 may be close to the antennas 461, 462, and 463 disposed on the upper side of the second housing 432. In a closed state, the antennas 455, 456, and 457 disposed on the lower side of the first housing 431 may be close to the antennas 465, 466, and 467 disposed on the lower side of the second housing 432. Close placement of antennas can affect antenna performance. In particular, the distance between the antennas 455 and 465 may be smaller than the distance between other antennas, and performance may deteriorate accordingly. Accordingly, if the antenna 455 that was used in the open state continues to be used, communication performance may deteriorate. Accordingly, it may be desirable to change the transmit antenna. For example, the electronic device 101 may use an antenna corresponding to the closed state (eg, 451 or 461) as a transmission antenna. In the closed state, the distance between the antennas 451 and 461 may be greater than the distance between other antennas. Accordingly, the antenna 451 with a relatively large distance between the antennas 451 and 461 may be determined as the transmission antenna, but this is an example and there is no limit to the transmission antenna corresponding to the closed state. Since there is a possibility that the human body comes into contact with the lower antennas 455, 456, and 457 due to the grip, the antenna 451 placed at the top may be determined as the transmitting antenna, but there is no limitation. For example, in order for antenna performance to operate well, the distance between antennas may be required to be a certain distance (eg, 0.4 mm) or more. Accordingly, any antenna whose distance to an adjacent antenna in the closed state is more than a certain distance (for example, 0.4 mm) can be used as a transmitting antenna in the closed state, and there are restrictions on the method of setting and/or selecting the transmitting antenna. There is no For example, the antenna 453 and the antenna 451 can be used in MB/HB, and accordingly, in the closed state, the antenna 453 can be used as a transmitting antenna corresponding to MB/HB, and in the open state, the antenna 453 can be used as a transmitting antenna corresponding to MB/HB. In , the antenna 451 can be used as a transmission antenna corresponding to MB/HB. Although not shown, the folded state of the electronic device 101 may be in a half-closed state. The semi-closed state may mean, for example, a state in which the angle between the first housing 431 and the second housing 432 has a value between the open state and the closed state, and is not limited. In a half-closed state, the electronic device 101 can determine the transmit antenna based on the distance between the antennas. In a half-closed state, the electronic device 101 can, for example, check the transmitting antenna corresponding to the angle. For example, a transmission antenna corresponding to an angle between the housings 431 and 432 may be set, and the electronic device 101 may check the transmission antenna corresponding to a specific angle. Alternatively, the electronic device 101 may calculate the distance between antennas at a specific angle in a half-closed state and determine the transmission antenna based on the calculation result. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine, among antennas available in a specific band, the antenna with the largest distance to the nearest antenna as the transmission antenna, but there is no limitation. Meanwhile, those skilled in the art will understand that in a half-closed state, if the distance from the transmitting antenna in use to the nearest antenna is more than a certain distance (for example, 0.4 mm), the transmitting antenna may be maintained.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4E, the human body 459 (eg, face) may be placed close to the antenna. For example, the user may bring the human body 459 close to the electronic device 101 to make a call while the electronic device 101 is in a closed folded state. The electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna when the grip of the electronic device 101 is confirmed, as shown in FIG. 4A. For example, in one example, the electronic device 101 may change the transmitting antenna based on the folded state being changed to the closed state and the grip being confirmed, but this is an example and the electronic device 101 may be in the folded state. When changed to the closed state, it may be set to change the transmitting antenna without checking whether there is a grip. Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4D, it is simply an example that the electronic device is folded so that the distance between the antennas 451 and 461 is greater than the distance between the antennas 453 and 463. The electronic device 101 may be folded so that the distance between antennas is substantially the same. Even in this case, those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna based on a change in the folded state. For example, with the folded state closed, a transmit antenna change to an antenna with relatively good performance can be performed.

FIG. 4F is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

In contrast to FIGS. 4C and 4D where the electronic device 101 is folded in the left/right direction based on the direction shown in the drawing, the electronic device 101 according to the embodiment of FIG. 4F is folded in the up/down direction. It can be implemented. The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 471 and a second housing 472. Antennas 481, 482, 483, 484, and 485 may be disposed on the first housing 471, and antennas 491, 492, 493, and 494 may be disposed on the second housing 472. The first housing 471 and the second housing 472 may be connected to the hinge structure 473. The hinge structure 473 may include a rotatable structure, so that the housing can rotate around the hinge structure 473 as an axis. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4F, the first housing 471 and the second housing 472 may be rotated to face each other (for example, in the upward/downward direction).

According to one embodiment, when the folded state is in the open state, the electronic device 101 may use, for example, the antenna 482 disposed on the first housing 471 as a transmitting antenna. According to one embodiment, when the folded state is in the closed state, the antennas 481 and 491 may substantially contact, the antennas 482 and 492 may substantially contact, and the antennas 483 and 493 may substantially contact. can do. For example, the distance between the antennas 482 and 492 may be less than a certain distance (eg, 0.4 mm), and the performance of the antenna 482 may deteriorate. Meanwhile, in the closed folded state, the distance between the antennas 485 and 494 may be a certain distance (eg, 0.4 mm) or more. When the folded state is closed, the antenna 485 can be used as a transmit antenna. For example, the antennas 483 and 493 may be antennas configured for the B41 band and/or the N41 band, but there is no limitation. As described above, the electronic device 101 can change the transmission antenna according to the change from the open state to the closed state. Alternatively, the electronic device 101 may change the transmitting antenna based on the change to the closed state and confirmation of the grip. Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 4F, it is merely an example that the electronic device is folded so that the distance between the antennas 485 and 494 is relatively large. The electronic device 101 may be folded so that the distance between antennas is substantially the same. Even in this case, those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna based on a change in the folded state. For example, with the folded state closed, a transmit antenna change to an antenna with relatively good performance can be performed.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, electronic device 101 (e.g., first communications processor 212 in FIG. 2A, second communications processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ) can confirm that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is open in operation 501. For example, communications processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may receive information about the folded state of electronic device 101 (e.g., open state) from an application processor (e.g., processor 120). However, this is an example and there is no limit to the way the communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260) check the folding state. In another example, communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may receive sensing data directly from a sensor. In operation 503, the electronic device 101 uses an RF circuit (e.g., the RF circuit 300 in FIG. 3A) so that a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is provided to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas. , or the RF circuit 310 of FIG. 3B) can be controlled. Here, the first antenna may be, for example, a transmitting antenna corresponding to an open state, but there is no limitation. In operation 505, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state. For example, communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may receive information about the folded state of electronic device 101 (e.g., closed state) from an application processor (e.g., processor 120). However, this is an example and there is no limit to the way the communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260) check the folding state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check whether the electronic device 101 is gripped by the user in operation 507. Based on being confirmed to be gripped (507-Yes), the electronic device 101, in operation 509, transmits the second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. To provide this, the RF circuit can be controlled. For example, operation 509 may be a forced transmission antenna change. The second antenna may be, for example, a transmitting antenna corresponding to the closed state, but is not limited thereto. If it is confirmed to be gripped, a change in the transmit antenna (e.g., transmit antenna hopping, or transmit antenna switching) can be performed without determining whether the measured parameters satisfy the conditions for antenna change. This can be called a forced antenna change. Based on confirmation that it is not gripped (507-No), the electronic device 101 may check whether the measured parameter satisfies the conditions for changing the antenna, in operation 511. For example, operation 511 may be in the transmit antenna change algorithm on state. If the measured parameter satisfies the conditions for changing the antenna (511 - Yes), in operation 509, the second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. The RF circuit can be controlled to provide If the measured parameter does not satisfy the conditions for changing the antenna (511-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the transmission antenna. If it is confirmed that it is not gripped, it can be decided whether to change the transmit antenna based on whether the measured parameter satisfies the conditions for antenna change, and this can be called the transmit antenna change algorithm on state. . Meanwhile, the state in which the transmission antenna is maintained regardless of the measured parameters may be referred to as the transmission antenna change algorithm off state.

FIG. 5B is a flowchart explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, electronic device 101 (e.g., first communications processor 212 in FIG. 2A, second communications processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ), in operation 521, it can be confirmed that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in the open state. In operation 523, the electronic device 101 uses an RF circuit (e.g., the RF circuit 300 in FIG. 3A) so that a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is provided to a first antenna among the plurality of antennas. , or the RF circuit 310 of FIG. 3B) can be controlled. Here, the first antenna may be, for example, a transmitting antenna corresponding to an open state, but there is no limitation. In operation 525, the electronic device 101 may confirm that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state. For example, communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260 may receive information about the folded state of electronic device 101 (e.g., closed state) from an application processor (e.g., processor 120). However, this is an example and there is no limit to the way the communication processors 212, 214, and/or 260) check the folding state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check whether the electronic device 101 is gripped by the user in operation 527. Based on being confirmed to be gripped (527-Yes), the electronic device 101, in operation 529, transmits the second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. To provide this, the RF circuit can be controlled. Based on confirmation that it is not gripped (527-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 531. For example, operation 531 may be in the transmit antenna change algorithm off state. In Figure 5a, if it is decided whether or not to change the transmission antenna in the case of not being gripped depending on whether the condition for changing the antenna of the measured parameter is satisfied, in Figure 5b, if it is not gripped, the antenna is maintained regardless of the measured parameter. It may be implemented.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, electronic device 101 (e.g., first communications processor 212 in FIG. 2A, second communications processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ) is, in operation 601, an RF circuit (e.g., the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or The RF circuit 310) can be controlled. Here, the first antenna may be, for example, a transmitting antenna corresponding to an open state, but there is no limitation. In operation 603, the electronic device 101 may check whether the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in the closed state. If the folded state is confirmed to be closed (603 - Yes), the electronic device 101 may determine whether to change the antenna, based on whether the measured parameter satisfies the conditions for changing the antenna, in operation 605. . For example, operation 605 may be in the transmit antenna change algorithm on state. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, as the folded state of the electronic device 101 is confirmed to be closed, the antenna change is not performed immediately, and the measured parameter (for example, the reception strength for each antenna, but there is no limit) is changed to the antenna If the conditions for change are met, the antenna can be changed. Even if the folded state is closed, if the measured parameter (e.g., reception strength for each antenna, but there is no limit) does not satisfy the conditions for changing the antenna, the electronic device 101 maintains the antenna. You can. If it is confirmed that the folded state is not a closed state (603-No), the electronic device 101 may change the antenna in operation 607. Meanwhile, according to the embodiment, when it is confirmed that the folded state is in the closed state and the grip on the electronic device 101 is confirmed, the parameter measured in operation 605 sets the condition for changing the antenna. Based on whether the antenna is satisfied, it may be set to decide whether to change the antenna. For example, operation 607 may be in the transmit antenna change algorithm off state.

FIG. 7A is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment. The embodiment of FIG. 7A will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of an antenna and a camera according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7A , according to one embodiment, an electronic device 101 (e.g., the first communication processor 212 of FIG. 2A, the second communication processor 214 of FIG. 2A, and/or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2B) The integrated communications processor 260, in operation 701, uses an RF circuit (e.g., the RF circuit of FIG. 3A (e.g., the RF circuit of FIG. 3A) such that a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is provided to a first antenna of the plurality of antennas. 300), or the RF circuit 310 of FIG. 3B) can be controlled. The first antenna in operation 701 may be, for example, a transmission antenna set to correspond to the first frequency band while the camera is turned off. For example, referring to FIG. 7B , a first camera 723 and a second camera 721 may be disposed on the PCB 722 of the electronic device 101. For example, the second camera 721 may be a front camera, and the first camera 723 may be a rear camera, but there is no limitation. The electronic device 101 may include a first antenna 713, a second antenna 711, and a third antenna 712. For example, the first camera 713 may be a basic (or default) transmission antenna corresponding to the first frequency band. Accordingly, while the first camera 723 is turned off, the electronic device 101 can control the RF circuit so that an RF signal in the first frequency band is provided to the first antenna 713.

Referring again to FIG. 7A , according to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check whether the camera is turned on in operation 703. When the camera is turned on (703-Yes), the electronic device 101 provides a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas in operation 705. As much as possible, the RF circuit can be controlled. If the camera is not turned on (703-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 707. For example, referring to FIG. 7B , the electronic device 101 may control the RF circuit so that a second RF signal is provided to a second antenna 711 that is different from the first antenna 713. In FIG. 7B, the distance between the first antenna 713 and the first camera 723 may be relatively small. As the RF signal is provided from the first antenna 713, electromagnetic waves generated from the first antenna 713 may affect the first camera 723. If the first antenna 713 is maintained while the first camera 723 is turned on, the quality of the image acquired by the first camera 723 may deteriorate. In order to maintain image quality, the transmission power of the RF signal must be reduced (eg, 7 dB), but this may cause communication quality to deteriorate. Accordingly, the electronic device 101 can change the transmission antenna from the first antenna 713, which is the basic transmission antenna, to the second antenna 711 when the first camera 723 is turned on. The electronic device 101 may control the RF circuit so that the second RF signal in the first frequency band is provided to the second antenna 711. Since the distance between the second antenna 711 and the first camera 723 is relatively large, the influence of electromagnetic waves generated from the second antenna 711 on the first camera 723 may be relatively small. Accordingly, the electronic device 101 may not perform a reduction in the transmission power of the RF signal provided to the second antenna 711, or may perform a relatively small reduction, thereby reducing communication quality and/or Alternatively, deterioration in the quality of images acquired by the first camera 723 may be prevented (or alleviated).

In another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna from the first antenna 713 to the third antenna 712 based on the turn on of the first camera 723. Meanwhile, while performing communication based on the third antenna 712, the second camera 721 may be turned on. The distance between the third antenna 712 and the second camera 721 may be relatively small, and electromagnetic waves generated from the third antenna 712 may affect the second camera 721. The electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna based on the turn-on of the second camera 721. For example, when the first camera 723 is turned off while the second camera 721 is turned on, the electronic device 101 can change the transmitting antenna to the first antenna 713, which is the basic transmitting antenna. there is. For example, when both cameras 721 and 723 are turned on, the electronic device 101 uses the second antenna 711 that has the least influence (or has the greatest separation distance) on both cameras 721 and 723. This can also be determined by the transmitting antenna.

FIG. 7C is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, electronic device 101 (e.g., first communications processor 212 in FIG. 2A, second communications processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ) is, in operation 731, an RF circuit (e.g., the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or FIG. 3B) such that the first RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to the first antenna of the plurality of antennas. The RF circuit 310) can be controlled. The first antenna in operation 731 may be, for example, a transmission antenna set to correspond to the first frequency band while the camera is turned off. The electronic device 101 may check whether the camera is turned on in operation 733. If the camera is not turned on (733-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 739. When the camera is turned on (733 - Yes), the electronic device 101 may check whether the MTPL for the second RF signal exceeds the threshold in operation 735. If the MTPL exceeds the threshold (735-Yes), the electronic device 101 transmits the second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas in operation 737. To provide this, the RF circuit can be controlled. If the MTPL is below the threshold (735-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 739. For example, because the distance between the first antenna 713 and the first camera 723 in FIG. 7B is relatively small, the electromagnetic wave generated by the first antenna 713 may affect the first camera 723. You can. Meanwhile, when the transmission power of the RF signal applied to the first antenna 713 is relatively small, the influence of electromagnetic waves generated by the first antenna 713 on the first camera 723 may also be reduced. Accordingly, when relatively small electromagnetic waves are generated, it may be desirable to maintain use of the basic transmission antenna rather than changing the antenna. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7C, the electronic device 101 may be set to change the transmission antenna when the MTPL exceeds the threshold and to maintain the transmission antenna when the MTPL is below the threshold. The threshold (eg 16 dBm) can be determined to be a value at which a relatively good quality image can be measured from the camera, but is not limited. For example, when 5G SA is used, a transmission power back-off of 3 dB compared to the average transmission power may be performed, and when EN-DC is used, a transmission power back-off of 10 dB may be performed compared to the average transmission power. , Accordingly, a situation may occur where the MTPL is below the threshold (e.g., 16 dBm), and in this case, the transmit antenna may be maintained.

FIG. 7D is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, electronic device 101 (e.g., first communications processor 212 in FIG. 2A, second communications processor 214 in FIG. 2A, and/or integrated communications processor 260 in FIG. 2B) ) is, in operation 741, an RF circuit (e.g., the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or the RF circuit 300 of FIG. 3A, or The RF circuit 310) can be controlled. The first antenna in operation 741 may be, for example, a transmission antenna set to correspond to the first frequency band while the camera is turned off. The electronic device 101 may check whether the camera is turned on in operation 743. If the camera is not turned on (743-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 749. When the camera is turned on (743 - Yes), the electronic device 101 may check whether the transmission power for the second RF signal exceeds the threshold in operation 745. When the transmission power exceeds the threshold (745-Yes), the electronic device 101, in operation 747, transmits a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. The RF circuit can be controlled to provide If the transmission power is below the threshold (745-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 749. As explained in FIG. 7C, when relatively small electromagnetic waves are generated, it may be desirable to maintain use of the default transmission antenna rather than changing the antenna. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7D, the electronic device 101 may be set to change the transmission antenna when the transmission power exceeds the threshold and to maintain the transmission antenna when the transmission power is below the threshold. . The threshold may be determined to be a value at which a relatively good quality image can be measured from the camera, but is not limited.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the communication processor 212, 214, and/or 260), in operation 801, transmits a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to one of the plurality of antennas. An RF circuit (for example, the RF circuit 300 in FIG. 3A or the RF circuit 310 in FIG. 3B) can be controlled to serve as the first antenna. The electronic device 101 may identify one of the sub-frequencies in the frequency band in operation 803. In operation 805, the electronic device 101 may check whether the measured parameter satisfies the conditions for changing the antenna corresponding to the confirmed sub-frequency. Meanwhile, the electronic device 101 may be set to check conditions for changing the antenna corresponding to the confirmed sub-frequency, but there is no limitation. For example, conditions for changing the antenna may be set differently for each sub-frequency. For example, for each sub-frequency, the high threshold and/or low threshold may be set differently. For example, imbalance between antennas (eg, PRx antenna and DRx antenna) may be set differently for each sub-frequency. For example, Table 1 is an example of a threshold (eg, high threshold) for each sub-frequency in the N78 band.

sub frequency Low(3750Mhz) Mid(3840Mhz) High(3930Mhz) threshold (high threshold) Threshold 1 Threshold 2 Threshold 3

As described above, the electronic device 101 may change the transmission antenna when the sum of the difference in reception strength (RSRP diff current) and MTPL diff at the current time is greater than or equal to the high threshold. The high threshold here may be set differently for, for example, the N78 band, low band (3750 MHz), mid band (3840 MHz), and high band (3903 MHz). The electronic device 101 can check whether the conditions for changing the antenna set for each subband in the N78 band are satisfied. If the condition for changing the antenna is satisfied (805-Yes), the electronic device 101, in operation 807, transmits a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band that is different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas. The RF circuit can be controlled to serve as an antenna. If the conditions for changing the antenna are satisfied (805-No), the electronic device 101 may maintain the antenna in operation 809. For example, assume that the electronic device 101 is using the Mid band in the N78 band. The sum of the difference in reception strength (RSRP diff current) and MTPL diff measured by the electronic device 101 is greater than Threshold 1, but may be less than Threshold 2. Even if the conditions for changing the antenna corresponding to the Low band are satisfied, the conditions for changing the antenna corresponding to the Mid band are not satisfied, so the electronic device 101 can maintain the transmission antenna.

For example, Table 2 is an example of a threshold (eg, high threshold) for each sub-frequency in the N78 band.

sub frequency 3750Mhz 3800Mhz 3840Mhz 3880Mhz 3930Mhz threshold (high threshold) Threshold 1 Threshold 2 Threshold 3 Threshold 4 Threshold 5

If in Table 1, different thresholds are set for the three sub-frequencies for the N78 band, in Table 2, different thresholds can be set for the five sub-frequencies for the N78 band, and there is no limit to the number of divisions. . Since the N78 band may be relatively wide, detailed threshold settings may be possible as shown in Table 2. According to the above, the transmit antenna may not be changed as the RSRP diff of the RSRP with poor performance at a specific sub-frequency is relatively large, or the transmit antenna may not be changed even though it is required at a specific sub-frequency. can be prevented. For example, a deterioration in TRP (total radiated power) may mean that Rx performance in the TDD band also deteriorates. Accordingly, when a specific antenna is used for the N78 band, when RSRP is PRx -91dBm and DRx -90dBm, the RSRP Diff can increase to PRx -93.4dBm and DRx -90dBm at 3930Mhz even in the same electric field situation. If the high threshold is 5dB and the imbalance setting is 1dB based on 3750 Mhz, as a result, RSRP Diff + MTPL Diff is 6dB, so the transmission antenna can be changed beyond the high threshold of 5dB. If the imbalance is 1dB, when the DRx electric field is -90dBm, PRx becomes -91dBm, and when the MTPL is the same and the PRx electric field worsens by 5dB, a transmission antenna change can be performed. However, in the case of 3930Mhz, if the imbalance is set to 1dB, when the DRx electric field is -90dBm, PRx is -93.4dBm, so the transmission antenna can be changed even if the PRx electric field worsens by only 2.6dB. As described above, in order to prevent the transmission antenna change from being performed according to a relatively small level of deterioration of 2.6dB, for 3930Mhz, the high threshold can be set differently, and/or the imbalance can be set differently. . For example, if the imbalance is set to 3.4dB, the transmission antenna change may not be performed until the imbalance worsens to 6dB. Meanwhile, if the imbalance is set to 3.4dB in the N78 band, the transmission antenna can be changed only when the imbalance occurs up to 7.4dB at 3750Mhz. Accordingly, even in one band, the threshold and/or imbalance of conditions for antenna change may be set differently for each sub-frequency.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) ) connected to an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B), and a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) 325, 327) may be included. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in the open state, generates a first RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band. It can be set to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that a signal is provided to the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). there is. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state, 101) can be set to check whether it is gripped. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) generates a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped. To control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). can be set.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) determines that the second RF signal is transmitted to the first RF signal based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped. At least as part of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide two antennas, at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one parameter associated with the second antenna. Independently from the second parameter, based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) is configured to provide the second RF signal to the second antenna. Can be set to control.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) determines that the second RF signal is transmitted to the first RF signal based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped. At least as part of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide two antennas, at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one parameter associated with the second antenna. A second parameter may be set to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna based on satisfying the conditions for antenna change.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), based on determining that the electronic device 101 is not gripped, at least one communication processor associated with the first antenna It may be further set to check whether one first parameter and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy conditions for changing the antenna. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition for changing the antenna, It may be further configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that a third RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) determines that the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter meet the condition for changing the antenna. Based on not satisfying, the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) may be further set to be controlled so that the third RF signal is provided to the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) corresponds to the first frequency band based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is not gripped. It may be further set to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that a third RF signal is provided to the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, when the folded state is closed, the first distance from the first antenna to the most adjacent third antenna may be smaller than the second distance from the second antenna to the most adjacent fourth antenna.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B) is in the first frequency band based on the folded state changing from the closed state to the open state. The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that the corresponding fourth RF signal is provided to the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) It can be further configured to control.

Depending on the embodiment, an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) and a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) The method of operating the electronic device 101, including steps 325 and 327, includes, based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in an open state, a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band. It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided as a first antenna among a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). . The method of operating the electronic device 101 includes checking whether the electronic device 101 is gripped based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state. may include. The method of operating the electronic device 101 includes, based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped, a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band transmitted to the plurality of antennas (305 in FIG. 3A, It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B.

According to one embodiment, the storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device 101 to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation is based on confirming that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in an open state, and a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is transmitted to a plurality of antennas of the electronic device 101 ( It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) of the electronic device 101 so that it is provided as a first antenna among 305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B. there is. The at least one operation may include checking whether the electronic device 101 is gripped based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state. there is. The at least one operation is based on determining that the electronic device 101 is gripped, and transmitting a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band to the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 of FIG. 3A; FIG. 3B). 325 and 327) may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), a camera, and the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; FIG. 2B). 260) connected to an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B), and a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3A) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). It may include 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), based on confirmation that the camera is in an off state, transmits a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band to the plurality of antennas. It can be set to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided as a first antenna among (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) generates a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band based on confirmation that the camera changes from the off state to the on state. The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) is provided as a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). Can be set to control.

According to one embodiment, based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) is configured to provide the second RF signal to the second antenna. The controlling operation is based on determining that the electronic device 101 is gripped, independently from the at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and the at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna. The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) can be controlled so that a second RF signal is provided to the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) is configured to provide the second RF signal to the second antenna. The controlling operation includes: the second RF signal is configured to change the second RF signal based on the at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and the at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfying a condition for changing the antenna. The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) can be controlled to be provided as two antennas.

According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device 101 includes: the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) determines that the electronic device 101 is not gripped. Based on this, the method may further include checking whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy conditions for changing the antenna. The method of operating the electronic device 101 includes, based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition for changing the antenna, a third signal corresponding to the first frequency band. It may further include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that an RF signal is provided to the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device 101 may include, based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter not satisfying the condition for changing the antenna, the first parameter It may further include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that 3 RF signals are provided to the first antenna.

According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device 101 includes, based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is not gripped, a third RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band transmitted to the first antenna. An operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) may be further included.

According to one embodiment, when the folded state is closed, the first distance from the first antenna to the most adjacent third antenna may be smaller than the second distance from the second antenna to the most adjacent fourth antenna.

According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device 101 includes, based on the folded state changing from the closed state to the open state, a fourth RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band It may further include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide power to the first antenna among the antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B).

According to one embodiment, a camera, an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B), and a plurality of antennas (305 in FIG. 3A, 310 in FIG. 3A) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). 315; 325 and 327 of FIG. 3B) is a method of operating the electronic device 101, where, based on confirmation that the camera is in an off state, a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is transmitted to the plurality of antennas. It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided as a first antenna among the antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). The method of operating the electronic device 101 is based on confirming that the camera changes from the off state to the on state, and a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to the plurality of antennas (see FIG. 3A). It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among the antennas 305 and 315 (325 and 327 in FIG. 3B).

According to one embodiment, the storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device 101 to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation is based on confirming that the camera of the electronic device 101 is in an off state, and a first RF signal corresponding to a first frequency band is transmitted to a plurality of antennas of the electronic device 101 (FIG. It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) of the electronic device 101 so that it is provided as a first antenna among 305 and 315 in 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B. . The at least one operation is based on confirmation that the camera is changed from the off state to the on state, and a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna (325, 327 in FIG. 3B).

According to one embodiment, the first distance between the first antenna and the camera may be smaller than the second distance between the second antenna and the camera.

According to one embodiment, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), based on confirmation that the camera changes from the off state to the on state, the second RF signal At least as part of the operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided to the second antenna, based on confirming that the MTPL corresponding to the second antenna is below a threshold, the second It can be set to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that an RF signal is provided to the second antenna.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B), the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) ) connected to an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B), and a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) 325, 327) may be included. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) transmits a first RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band to the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A). ; It can be set to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that it is provided as a first antenna among 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) is configured to configure at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna to change the antenna. It can be set to check whether the conditions for Here, the condition may be set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) is based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition, of the first frequency band. The RF circuit such that a second RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency is provided to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B) (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B).

According to one embodiment, an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) and a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) A method of operating the electronic device 101 including 325 and 327 of 3b) includes transmitting a first RF signal corresponding to a first sub-frequency of a first frequency band to the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 of FIG. 3a; FIG. It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that it is provided as a first antenna among 325 and 327 in 3B. The method of operating the electronic device 101 includes checking whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy conditions for changing the antenna. may include. Here, the condition may be set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The method of operating the electronic device 101 includes, based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition, a second sub-frequency corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) such that the RF signal is provided to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) ) may include an operation to control.

According to one embodiment, the storage medium may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device 101 to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation is to transmit a first RF signal corresponding to a first sub-frequency of the first frequency band to a plurality of antennas (305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B) of the electronic device 101. It may include controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) of the electronic device 101 so that it is provided as a first antenna. The at least one operation may include checking whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfies a condition for changing the antenna. there is. Here, the condition may be set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band. The at least one operation is based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition, and a second RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band is generated. Controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) Can include actions.

Electronic devices according to 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 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 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).

One embodiment of the present document is 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, the method according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included 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 StoreTM) 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations 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 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 the electronic device 101,
at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B);
an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) connected to the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B); and
It includes a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B),
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B):
Based on confirming that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in the open state:
The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; FIG. 310 of 3b) is controlled,
Based on confirming that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state:
Check whether the electronic device 101 is gripped,
Based on the confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped, a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). An electronic device 101 configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided with a second antenna that is different from the first antenna. According to claim 1,
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) is configured to provide the second RF signal to the second antenna based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, At least as part of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B),
Independently from the at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and the at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna, based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, the second RF signal is An electronic device 101 configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided to the second antenna. According to any one of claims 1 and 2,
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) is configured to provide the second RF signal to the second antenna based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, At least as part of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B),
so that the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna based on the at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and the at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfying conditions for antenna change. An electronic device 101 configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Based on determining that the electronic device 101 is not gripped, the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B):
Check whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy conditions for changing the antenna,
Based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition for changing the antenna, a third RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to the second antenna, An electronic device 101 further configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) based on the fact that the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter do not satisfy the condition for changing the antenna Thus, the electronic device 101 is further configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that the third RF signal is provided to the first antenna. According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) generates a third RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is not gripped. The electronic device 101 is further configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided to the first antenna. According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
In the folded state being closed, the first distance from the first antenna to the nearest third antenna is smaller than the second distance from the second antenna to the nearest fourth antenna. According to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) generates a fourth RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band based on the folded state changing from the closed state to the open state. An electronic device further configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that it is provided to the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B). (101). An RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) and a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). In a method of operating an electronic device 101 including,
Based on confirmation that the folded state of the electronic device 101 is in the open state, the first RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B) ) Controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided as a first antenna;
Based on confirming that the folded state of the electronic device 101 changes from the open state to the closed state:
An operation to check whether the electronic device 101 is gripped; and
Based on the fact that the electronic device 101 is confirmed to be gripped, a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to one of the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B). An operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna.
A method of operating an electronic device 101 including. According to clause 9,
Based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped, the operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna includes,
Independently from the at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and the at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna, based on the electronic device 101 being confirmed to be gripped, the second RF signal is A method of operating the electronic device 101 for controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided to the second antenna. According to any one of claims 9 to 10,
Based on confirmation that the electronic device 101 is gripped, the operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna includes,
so that the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna based on the at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and the at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfying conditions for antenna change. A method of operating the electronic device 101 for controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). According to any one of claims 9 to 11,
Based on determining that the electronic device 101 is not gripped:
determining whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy conditions for changing the antenna; and
Based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition for changing the antenna, a third RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to the second antenna, Operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B)
A method of operating the electronic device 101 further comprising: According to any one of claims 9 to 12,
Based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter not satisfying the condition for changing the antenna, the RF circuit (FIG. Operation to control (300 in 3a; 310 in FIG. 3b)
A method of operating the electronic device 101 further comprising: According to any one of claims 9 to 13,
Based on the confirmation that the electronic device 101 is not gripped, the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) so that a third RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to the first antenna. ), the operation that controls
A method of operating the electronic device 101 further comprising: According to any one of claims 9 to 14,
When the folded state is closed, a first distance from the first antenna to the nearest third antenna is smaller than a second distance from the second antenna to the most adjacent fourth antenna. According to any one of claims 9 to 15,
Based on the folding state changing from the closed state to the open state, a fourth RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is transmitted to the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B). An operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to be provided to the first antenna.
A method of operating the electronic device 101 further comprising: In the electronic device 101,
at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B);
camera;
an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) connected to the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B); and
It includes a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B),
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B):
Based on confirming that the camera is off:
The RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; FIG. 310 of 3b) is controlled,
Based on confirming that the camera changes from the off state to the on state:
The RF circuit such that a second RF signal corresponding to the first frequency band is provided to a second antenna different from the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B) An electronic device 101 configured to control (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B). According to claim 17,
The electronic device (101) wherein a first distance between the first antenna and the camera is smaller than a second distance between the second antenna and the camera. The method according to any one of claims 17 to 18,
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B) provides the second RF signal to the second antenna based on confirmation that the camera changes from the off state to the on state. Preferably at least as part of the operation of controlling the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B),
Based on confirmation that the MTPL corresponding to the second antenna is below a threshold, an electronic device configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide the second RF signal to the second antenna. Device 101. In the electronic device 101,
at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B);
an RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) connected to the at least one communication processor (212, 214 in FIG. 2A; 260 in FIG. 2B); and
It includes a plurality of antennas (305, 315 in FIG. 3A; 325, 327 in FIG. 3B) connected to the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B),
The at least one communication processor (212, 214 in Figure 2A; 260 in Figure 2B):
The RF circuit (FIG. 300 in 3a; 310 in FIG. 3b),
Check whether at least one first parameter associated with the first antenna and at least one second parameter associated with the second antenna satisfy a condition for changing the antenna, where the condition is: the first frequency is set corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the band,
Based on the at least one first parameter and the at least one second parameter satisfying the condition, a second RF signal corresponding to the first sub-frequency of the first frequency band is transmitted to the plurality of antennas (FIG. An electronic device 101 configured to control the RF circuit (300 in FIG. 3A; 310 in FIG. 3B) to provide a second antenna that is different from the first antenna among the antennas 305 and 315 in FIG. 3A; 325 and 327 in FIG. 3B. .

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