KR20240043032A - electronic device and method for controlling ultra-wide band antenna - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device of the present disclosure includes a flexible display extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the housing; a first housing that fixes one end of the flexible display in the first direction and includes a multi-camera in the second direction; a second housing that secures the other end of the flexible display extending in the second direction and protrudes outward according to a sliding motion; an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna coupled to the second housing and configured to transmit and receive UWB signals in the second direction; at least one sensor; Memory; and a processor included in the first housing.

Description

Electronic device and method for controlling ultra-wide band antenna}

This disclosure relates to electronic devices and UWB antenna control methods.

Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, their rigidity is increased, their design aspects are strengthened, and their functional elements are being developed to differentiate themselves. Electronic devices are moving away from the uniform rectangular shape and are gradually being transformed into various shapes. Electronic devices can be convenient to carry and have a deformable structure that can utilize a large screen display. An electronic device may have a structure (eg, a rollable structure or a slideable structure) that can change the display area of a flexible display through support of housings that slide relative to each other.

Meanwhile, connectivity technology is emerging in which electronic devices are connected to external devices to provide various functions. For example, an electronic device may detect the location of the electronic device itself or an external device (e.g., an IoT device) based on wireless communication with an external device. Electronic devices can control various functions of external devices based on the detected location or provide various location-based services to users holding the electronic devices.

Electronic devices may use ultra-wide band (UWB) communication technology to precisely detect the location of the electronic device and/or the location of an external electronic device.

However, when an electronic device including a flexible display moves the housing of the electronic device to change the display area of the flexible display, an eccentricity phenomenon occurs in which the center of the UWB antenna does not match the center of the electronic device, causing the electronic device to There is a problem that the location and/or the position of an external electronic device cannot be accurately measured or the radio wave path of the electronic device is distorted.

The purpose of the electronic device and UWB antenna control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is to align the UWB antenna with the center of the electronic device even if the housing of the electronic device is moved.

The purpose of the electronic device and UWB antenna control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is to dynamically change the transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna even when the housing of the electronic device is moved.

An electronic device of the present disclosure includes a flexible display extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the housing; a first housing that fixes one end of the flexible display in the first direction and includes a multi-camera in the second direction; a second housing that secures the other end of the flexible display extending in the second direction and protrudes outward according to a sliding motion; an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna coupled to the second housing and configured to transmit and receive UWB signals in the second direction; at least one sensor; Memory; and a processor included in the first housing.

The UWB antenna of the present disclosure is located at a first point in response to the slide-in operation of the second housing, and is located at a second point adjacent to the center of the electronic device in response to the slide-out operation of the second housing. can be located

The processor of the present disclosure may control the transmission power of the UWB antenna based on the slide-out length between the first housing and the second housing.

The UWB antenna control method of the present disclosure includes the following operations: requesting positioning information based on the UWB antenna; An operation of checking rotation information of an electronic device based on at least one sensor; determining whether the electronic device is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor; When the electronic device is in a slide-in state, controlling the UWB antenna based on a phase difference (PDOA) calibration value and a transmit (Tx) power parameter of the UWB antenna; And it may include an operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna.

The electronic device and UWB antenna control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure aligns the UWB antenna with the center of the electronic device even when the housing of the electronic device is moved, thereby controlling the location of the electronic device and/or the external electronic device using the UWB antenna. The position can be measured precisely.

The electronic device and UWB antenna control method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can improve the transmission performance of the UWB antenna by dynamically changing the transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna even when the housing of the electronic device is moved.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a front view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a rear view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a front view of an electronic device in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is a rear view of an electronic device in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7 is a diagram with the first plate, second plate, and back cover removed from the electronic device of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8 is a view with the first plate, second plate, and back cover removed from the electronic device of FIG. 5 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a second support member, a UWB antenna, a first printed circuit board, and an FPCB of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method for controlling a UWB antenna of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 11 is a graph showing the peak gain of a UWB signal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, 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 the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit (NPU) : neural processing unit), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or 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 on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (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 connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

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

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

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of the electronic device 101 in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the electronic device 101 in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the electronic device 101 in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the electronic device 101 in an open state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In various embodiments of this document, for convenience of explanation, the direction in which the screen S is visually exposed (e.g., +z axis direction) is directed to the front of the electronic device 101, and the opposite direction (e.g., -z direction) is the front of the electronic device 101. axial direction) is interpreted and used as the rear of the electronic device 101.

2, 3, 4, and 5, the electronic device 101 may include a housing (or housing structure) 20 and a flexible display 30. The housing 20 may include a first housing (or a first housing portion or a first housing structure) 21 and a second housing (or a second housing portion or a second housing structure) 22. The second housing 22 may be slidable relative to the first housing 21 . A sliding structure for sliding the second housing 22 may be provided between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 . The sliding structure may include, for example, a guide rail and a slide or roller that is guided and moved by the guide rail. The sliding structure may be implemented in a variety of other ways. The flexible display 30 may form a screen (or display area or active area) S that is visible to the outside of the electronic device 101. The flexible display 30 may include a first area A corresponding to the first housing 21, and a second area B extending from the first area A and corresponding to the second housing 22. You can. At least a portion of the second area B may be pulled out of the electronic device 101 or drawn into the interior of the electronic device 101 according to the sliding of the second housing 22, which may result in the screen S Size may vary. The second area B is a bendable portion of the flexible display 30 when the state of the electronic device 101 changes (e.g., transition between closed and open states), for example, a 'bendable area'. ' or may be referred to by other terms such as 'bendable section'. FIG. 2 shows the electronic device 101 with the screen S not expanded, and FIG. 4 shows the electronic device 101 with the screen S expanded. The state in which the screen S is not expanded is a state in which the second housing 22 is not moved in the first direction (e.g., +x axis direction) with respect to the first housing 21, and the electronic device 101 is in a closed state. It may be referred to as . The state in which the screen S is expanded is a state in which the second housing 22 is moved to the maximum and is no longer moved in the first direction, and may be referred to as an open state of the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, the open state may include a fully open state (see Figure 4) or an intermediate state. An intermediate state may refer to a state between a closed state (see Figure 2) and a fully open state. In some embodiments, the case where the second housing 22 is moved at least partially in the first direction relative to the first housing 21 may be referred to as a 'slide-out' of the second housing 22. there is. In some embodiments, when the second housing 22 is at least partially moved in a second direction (e.g., -x axis direction) opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing 21, the second housing 22 ) may be referred to as a 'slide-in'. Hereinafter, the first direction may be referred to as the 'slide-out direction', and the second direction may be referred to as the 'slide-in direction'. In the electronic device 101 having a screen S that can be expanded in response to the slide-out of the second housing 22, the flexible display 30 is called an 'expandable display' or a 'slidable display. )', or may be referred to by other terms such as 'slide-out display'.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 30 may include a touch sensor (or touch detection circuit) configured to detect a touch. In some embodiments, the flexible display 30 may include a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch. In some embodiments, the flexible display 30 includes an electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., a digitizer) that detects a magnetic pen input device (e.g., an electronic pen or stylus pen), or may be coupled to an electromagnetic induction panel. You can.

According to one embodiment, the screen S may include a first flat part S1, a first curved part S2, and/or a second curved part S3. The first flat portion S1 may be located between the first curved portion S2 and the second curved portion S3. The first curved portion S2 and the second curved portion S3 may be curved from the first flat portion S1 toward the rear surface R of the electronic device 101. For example, the first curved portion S2 and the second curved portion S3 may be substantially symmetrical with the first flat portion S1 therebetween. The first flat portion S1 may expand or contract according to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 (eg, transition between a closed state and an open state). The portion forming the second curved portion (S3) of the second area (B) of the flexible display 30 may vary depending on changes in the state of the electronic device 101, and the second curved portion (S3) may change depending on the state of the electronic device ( 101) can be provided in substantially the same form even when the state changes. The first curved portion S2 may be located on the opposite side of the second curved portion S3 when the electronic device 101 is in a closed or open state, thereby improving the aesthetics of the screen S. According to some embodiments, the first flat portion S1 may be implemented in an expanded form without the first curved portion S2. The housing 20 may form the rear side (R) of the electronic device 101 located on the opposite side from the screen (S). The rear surface R of the electronic device 101 may form, for example, a second flat part R1, a third curved part R2, and/or a fourth curved part R3. Looking at the closed state of the electronic device 101, the second flat portion R1 may be positioned corresponding to the first flat portion S1 of the screen S and may be substantially parallel to the first flat portion S1. can do. The third curved portion R2 may be curved from the second flat portion R1 toward the first curved portion S2, corresponding to the first curved portion S2 of the screen S. The fourth curved portion R3 may be curved from the second flat portion R1 toward the second curved portion S3, corresponding to the second curved portion S3 of the screen S.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 21 includes a first plate (e.g., the first plate 211 in FIG. 6), a first plate extending from the first plate (e.g., the first plate 211 in FIG. 6) 1 may include a sidewall structure (212), and/or a back cover (23). When viewed from above the screen S (eg, viewed in the -z axis direction), the first plate may overlap the screen S. The first sidewall structure 212 may include a first sidewall 201 , a second sidewall 202 , and a third sidewall 203 . The first side wall 201 may be positioned to correspond to the first curved portion S2 of the screen S. The second side wall 202 is a border area on one side extending from one end of the first side wall 201 and connecting one end of the first curved portion S2 and one end of the second curved portion S3 of the screen S. It can be located corresponding to . The third side wall 203 is an edge extending from the other end of the first side wall 201 and connecting the other end of the first curved portion S2 and the other end of the second curved portion S3 of the screen S. It can be located corresponding to the area. The first housing 21 may have a first space (eg, the first space 214 in FIG. 6 ) formed by the first plate and the first side wall structure 212 . The first plate 211, the first side wall 201, the second side wall 202, and the third side wall 203 may, for example, be formed integrally and be made of the same material (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel). (STS), or a metallic material such as magnesium, or a non-metallic material such as a polymer). The back cover 23 may be disposed or coupled to the first plate 211 to form a portion of the rear of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 22 may include a second plate 221 and a second side wall structure 222 extending from the second plate 221 . The second housing 22 may be positioned in the first space (eg, the space formed by the first plate 211 (see FIG. 6) and the first side wall structure 212) of the first housing 21. When viewed from above the screen S (eg, viewed in the -z axis direction), the second plate 221 may overlap the screen S. When viewed from above on the screen S, the area where the first plate and the second plate 221 overlap may decrease when the first plate and the second plate 221 slide out, and may increase when the second housing 22 slides in. The second sidewall structure 222 may include a fourth sidewall 204, a fifth sidewall 205, and a sixth sidewall 206. The fourth side wall 204 may be positioned to correspond to the second curved portion S3 of the screen S. The fourth side wall 204 may be positioned spaced apart from the first side wall 201 of the first housing 21 in the direction of slide-out (e.g., +x axis direction) when viewed from above the screen S. . The fifth side wall 205 is a border area on one side extending from one end of the fourth side wall 204 and connecting one end of the first curved portion S2 and one end of the second curved portion S3 of the screen S. It can be located corresponding to . When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the slide out and perpendicular to the direction the screen S faces (e.g., +z axis direction) (e.g., when viewed in the y axis direction), the fifth side wall 205 is the first housing. It may overlap the second side wall 202 of (21). The sixth side wall 206 extends from the other end of the fourth side wall 204 and is the other edge connecting the other end of the first curved portion S2 and the other end of the second curved portion S3 of the screen S. It can be located corresponding to the area. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the slide out and the direction in which the screen S faces, the sixth side wall 206 may overlap the third side wall 203 of the first housing 21. The second plate 221, the fourth side wall 204, the fifth side wall 205, and the sixth side wall 206 may, for example, be formed integrally and be made of the same material (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel). (STS), or a metallic material such as magnesium, or a non-metallic material such as a polymer). The second plate 221, the fifth side wall 205, and the sixth side wall 206 may not be substantially exposed to the outside when the electronic device 101 is closed. The second plate 221, the fifth side wall 205, and the sixth side wall 206 may be visible to the outside when the electronic device 101 is open. The distance that the fourth side wall 204 is spaced from the first side wall 201 in the slide-out direction may increase when the second housing 22 slides out and may decrease when the second housing 22 slides in. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the slide out and perpendicular to the direction the screen (S) faces, the area where the second side wall 202 and the fifth side wall 205 overlap, and the third side wall 203 and the sixth side wall 203 The area where the side walls 206 overlap may decrease when the second housing 22 slides out, and may increase when the second housing 22 slides in.

According to one embodiment, when viewed from above the screen S (e.g., when viewed in the -z axis direction), the first side wall structure 212 of the first housing 21 and the second side wall structure 212 of the second housing 22 The side wall structure 222 may form a bezel structure surrounding the screen S. The second housing 22 may have a second space (eg, the second space 224 in FIG. 6 ) formed by the second plate 221 and the second side wall structure 222 . The housing 20 may have a space in the form of a recess due to the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 . The recess-shaped space of the housing 20 is formed when the second housing 22 slides out, depending on the relative position between the first space of the first housing 21 and the second space of the second housing 22. It may increase and may decrease when the second housing 22 slides in. Components accommodated in the recess-shaped space of the housing 20, components accommodated in the first space of the first housing 21, or components accommodated in the second space of the second housing 22 are second It can be positioned so as not to interfere with the sliding of the housing 22.

According to one embodiment, the housing 20 may be provided with a sliding structure that allows the second housing 22 to slide relative to the first housing 21 . The sliding structure is between the first plate of the first housing 21 (e.g., the first plate 211 in FIG. 6) and the second plate 221 of the second housing 22, and the first plate of the first housing 21. The second side wall 202 and the fifth side wall 205 of the second housing 22, and/or the third side wall 203 of the first housing 21 and the sixth side wall 206 of the second housing 22. can be formed in between. The sliding structure can be implemented so that the second housing 22 can be moved stably without shaking in the slide-out direction or slide-in direction without being separated from the first housing 21. For example, the sliding structure may include a guide rail including a groove or recess corresponding to the sliding movement path of the second housing 22. In order to reduce the friction between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, a lubricant (e.g. grease) is placed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, or the first The friction surface between the housing 21 and the second housing 22 may be lubricated. For another example, in order to reduce friction between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, a rolling member such as a roller or bearing may be interposed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22. You can.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first support member coupled to the first housing 21 or formed at least partially integrally with the first housing 21 (e.g., the first support member 621 in FIG. 6). ) may include. The first area A of the flexible display 30 may be disposed or coupled to the first support member. The electronic device 101 includes a second support member (e.g., FIG. It may include a second support member 622 of 6). When the second housing 22 is slid, the second area B is supported by the second support member and can be pulled out from the inner space of the housing 20 or drawn into the inner space of the housing 20. For example, in the slide out of the second housing 22, in a relative position between the first support member coupled with the first region A and the second support member corresponding to at least a portion of the second region B. Therefore, at least a portion of the second area B may be drawn out from the internal space of the housing 20 through between the fourth side wall 204 and the second support member. For example, in the slide-in of the second housing 22, to a relative position between the first support member coupled with the first region A and the second support member corresponding to at least a portion of the second region B. Therefore, at least a portion of the second area B may be introduced into the internal space of the housing 20 through between the fourth side wall 204 and the second support member. One surface of the first support member coupled to the first area A of the flexible display 30 may include, for example, a flat area and a curved area. The planar area of the first support member may contribute to forming the first planar portion S1 of the screen S. The curved area of the first support member may contribute to forming the first curved portion S2 of the screen S. The second curved portion S3 of the screen S may be formed to correspond to the curved portion of the second support member. In one embodiment, in a closed state of the electronic device 101, the first flat portion S1 of the screen S may include a first flat area S11, and in an open state of the electronic device 101, the screen S1 may include a first flat area S11. The first flat portion S1 of (S) may include a first flat area S11 and a second flat area S12. The first planar area S11 may be supported by the first support member. The second flat area S12 may be supported by a second support member when the second housing 22 slides out.

According to some embodiments, when the second area B of the flexible display 30 is at least partially retracted into the internal space of the housing 20 (e.g., in a closed state of the electronic device 101), the second area B At least part of B) can be visible from the outside through the back cover 23. In this case, at least a portion of the back cover 23 may be transparent or translucent. In some embodiments, when there is a member positioned between the back cover 23 and at least a portion of the second region B in the closed state of the electronic device 101, at least a portion of the member includes an opening or is transparent. Alternatively, it may be formed translucently.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes one or more audio modules (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIG. 1), one or more sensor modules (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1), and one or more Camera modules (e.g., camera module 180 in FIG. 1), one or more light emitting modules, one or more input modules (e.g., input module 150 in FIG. 1), and/or one or more connection terminal modules ( Example: It may include at least one of the interface 177 or the connection terminal 178 of FIG. 1. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the above components or may additionally include other components. The location or number of components may vary.

For example, one of the one or more audio modules may include a microphone located inside the electronic device 101 and a microphone hole formed on the exterior of the electronic device 101 to correspond to the microphone. One of the one or more audio modules may include, for example, a speaker located inside the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external speaker or a receiver for a call), and a speaker formed on the exterior of the electronic device 101 corresponding to the speaker. It may include a speaker hole. In one embodiment, the speaker may include a receiver for a call, in which case the speaker hall may be referred to as a receiver hall (e.g., see the audio module indicated by reference numeral '401'). The audio module 401 including a receiver for a call may be positioned corresponding to the second side wall 202 of the first housing 21, for example. The location or number of audio modules relative to the speaker or microphone may vary. In some embodiments, the microphone hall and speaker hall may be implemented as one hall. In some embodiments, the speaker-related audio module may include a piezo speaker with a speaker hole omitted.

One or more sensor modules may generate, for example, an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. In one embodiment, one of the one or more sensor modules may include an optical sensor located in the inner space of the housing 20 corresponding to the screen S. Optical sensors may include, for example, proximity sensors or light sensors. The optical sensor may be aligned with the opening formed in the first area A of the flexible display 30. External light can reach the optical sensor through the transparent cover and the first area (A) opening. The transparent cover serves to protect the flexible display 30 from the outside and is, for example, a flexible cover such as a plastic film (e.g. polyimide film) or ultra-thin glass (UTG). It can be implemented in the absence of gender. In some embodiments, the optical sensor may be located behind or below the first area A, and the location of the optical sensor is visually distinguishable (or exposed). It is possible to perform related functions without being activated. In some embodiments, the optical sensor may be positioned aligned with a recess formed on the back of the first area (A). The optical sensor is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen S and can perform a sensing function without being exposed to the outside. In this case, some areas of the first area A that at least partially overlap with the optical sensor may include different pixel structures and/or wiring structures compared to other areas. For example, some areas of the first area A that at least partially overlap with the optical sensor may have a different pixel density than other areas. In some embodiments, a plurality of pixels may not be disposed in a portion of the first area A that at least partially overlaps the optical sensor. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a biometric sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor) located on the back of the first area A or below the first area A. Biometric sensors may be implemented in an optical, electrostatic, or ultrasonic manner, and their location or number may vary. The electronic device 101 may include various other sensor modules, such as a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor. It may include at least one of:

One or more camera modules may include, for example, one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The location or number of camera modules may vary. In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of rear camera modules 402 positioned corresponding to the back cover 23. For example, the back cover 23 may include a plurality of openings formed to correspond to a plurality of rear camera modules 402, and the plurality of rear camera modules 402 may include a plurality of openings (hereinafter, camera can be exposed to the outside through holes). In some embodiments, the back cover 23 may be formed to include light-transmitting areas corresponding to the plurality of rear camera modules 402 without camera holes. The plurality of rear camera modules 402 may have different properties (eg, angle of view) or functions, and may include, for example, dual cameras or triple cameras. The plurality of rear camera modules 402 may include a plurality of camera modules including lenses having different angles of view, and the electronic device 101 performs the operation based on the user's selection. You can control to change the angle of view of the camera module. The plurality of rear camera modules 402 include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an infrared (IR) camera (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) camera, a structured light camera). It can be included. In some embodiments, an IR camera may operate as at least part of a sensor module. The light emitting module 403 (eg, flash) may be exposed to the outside through an opening (hereinafter referred to as a flash hole) formed in the back cover 23. In some embodiments, the back cover 23 may be formed to include a light transmitting area corresponding to the light emitting module 403 without a flash hole. The light emitting module 403 may include a light source for a plurality of rear camera modules 402. The light emitting module 403 may include, for example, an LED or a xenon lamp.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a front camera module located in the inner space of the housing 20 corresponding to the screen S. For example, the first area A of the flexible display 30 may include an opening aligned with the front camera module. External light may reach the front camera module through the transparent cover (eg, a flexible member that serves to protect the flexible display 30 from the outside) and the opening of the first area A. The opening of the first area (A) aligned with or overlapping the front camera module may be formed in the form of a through hole or a notch. In some embodiments, the front camera module may be located behind or beneath the first area A, and the location of the front camera module may be visually distinguishable (or Related functions (e.g. image taking) can be performed without being exposed. The front camera module may include, for example, a hidden display rear camera (eg, under display camera (UDC)). In some embodiments, the front camera module may be positioned aligned with a recess formed on the back of the first area (A). The front camera module is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the screen S, and can obtain an image of an external subject without being visually exposed to the outside. In this case, some areas of the first area A that at least partially overlap with the front camera module may include different pixel structures and/or wiring structures compared to other areas. For example, some areas of the first area A that at least partially overlap with the front camera module may have a different pixel density than other areas. The pixel structure and/or wiring structure formed in a portion of the first area (A) that at least partially overlaps the front camera module can reduce light loss between the external and front camera modules. In some embodiments, pixels may not be disposed in some areas of the first area A that at least partially overlap with the front camera module. In some embodiments, the front camera module may be positioned corresponding to the second side wall 202 of the first housing 21. The electronic device 101 may include a light emitting module (eg, LED, IR LED, or xenon lamp) that can provide status information of the electronic device 101 in the form of light. In some embodiments, the light emitting module may provide a light source that is linked to the operation of the front camera module.

One or more input modules may include, for example, a key input device. A plurality of key input devices 404 may be located in an opening formed in the first side wall 201 of the first housing 21 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may not include some or all of the key input devices, and the key input devices not included may be implemented as soft keys using the screen S. The location or number of input modules may vary, and in some embodiments, an input module may include at least one sensor module.

One or more connection terminal modules (or connector modules or interface terminal modules) include, for example, a connector (or interface terminal) located inside the electronic device 101, and It may include a connector hole formed on the exterior of the electronic device 101 to correspond to the connector. The location or number of connection terminal modules may vary. The electronic device 101 may transmit and/or receive power and/or data to and from an external electronic device electrically connected to the connector. In one embodiment, the connector may include a USB connector or an HDMI connector. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a connection terminal module that includes an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector or an earset connector).

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing 21, a second housing 22, a flexible display 30, a first printed circuit board 611, a second printed circuit board 612, Third printed circuit board 613, battery 615, display support structure 6122, first support member 621, second support member 622, third support member 623, and/or fourth It may include a support member 624.

According to one embodiment, the first support member 621 may be located inside the electronic device 101 corresponding to the first housing 21 . The first support member 621 may be connected to the first housing 21, or at least a portion of the first support member 621 may be formed integrally with the first housing 21. The first housing 21 may have a first space 214 formed by the first plate 211, the first side wall 201, the second side wall 202, and the third side wall 203. The first support member 621 may be located at least partially in the first space 214 and may be connected to the first plate 211, the first side wall 201, the second side wall 202, or the third side wall 203. It may be connected to or at least partially formed as an integral part. The first housing 21 may include a first seating structure capable of stably positioning the first support member 621. The first seating structure may include, for example, a fitting structure or a recess structure that allows the first support member 621 to be stably positioned in the first housing 21 without shaking. In one embodiment, the first support member 621 located on the first seating structure may be coupled to the first housing 21 using screw fastening.

In some embodiments, the first support member 621 may be coupled to the first housing 21 using a snap-fit fastening. Snap fit fastening may include a hook (or hook structure) and a hook fastening structure (or locking structure) capable of fastening the hook. For example, a hook may be formed on the first support member 621, and a hook fastening structure may be formed on the first housing 21. For another example, the hook may be formed on the first housing 21, and the hook fastening structure may be formed on the first support member 621. In some embodiments, the first seating structure may be interpreted as including a structure for screw fastening or a structure for snap fit fastening.

In some embodiments, the first support member 621 may be coupled to the first housing 21 using bonding that includes an adhesive material. The first housing 21 and the first support member 621 form a first frame (or first frame structure or first framework) capable of withstanding a load, It may contribute to the durability or rigidity of the electronic device 101. Electronic components, or various members associated with electronic components, may be disposed on or supported by the first frame. The first support member 621 is a first internal structure located in the internal space of the electronic device 101 corresponding to the first housing 21, and in some embodiments, it may be a 'first bracket' or a 'first bracket'. 1 May be referred to by various other terms such as 'support structure'. In some embodiments, first support member 621 may be interpreted as part of first housing 21 .

According to one embodiment, the second support member 622 may be located inside the electronic device 101 corresponding to the second housing 22 . The second support member 622 may be connected to the second housing 22, or at least a portion of the second support member 622 may be formed integrally with the second housing 22. The second housing 22 may have a second space 224 formed by the second plate 221, the fourth side wall 204, the fifth side wall 205, and the sixth side wall 206. The second support member 622 may be located at least partially in the second space 224 and may be positioned at least in part on the second plate 221, the fourth side wall 204, the fifth side wall 205, or the sixth side wall 206. It may be connected to or at least partially formed as an integral part. The second housing 22 may include a second seating structure that can stably position the second support member 622. The second seating structure may include, for example, a fitting structure or a recess structure that allows the second support member 622 to be stably positioned in the second housing 22 without shaking.

In one embodiment, the second support member 622 located on the second seating structure may be coupled to the second housing 22 using a screw fastener. In some embodiments, second support member 622 may be coupled to second housing 22 using a snap fit fastener. Snap fit fastening may include a hook (or hook structure) and a hook fastening structure (or locking structure) capable of fastening the hook. For example, a hook may be formed on the second support member 622, and a hook fastening structure may be formed on the second housing 22. For another example, a hook may be formed on the second housing 22, and a hook fastening structure may be formed on the second support member 622.

In some embodiments, the second seating structure may be interpreted as including a structure for screw fastening or a structure for snap fit fastening. In some embodiments, second support member 622 may be coupled to second housing 22 using bonding that includes an adhesive material. The second housing 22 and the second support member 622 form a second frame (or, second frame structure, or second framework) capable of withstanding a load, thereby improving the durability or rigidity of the electronic device 101. can contribute to Electronic components, or various members associated with electronic components, may be placed on or supported by the second frame. The second support member 622 is a second internal structure located in the internal space of the electronic device 101 corresponding to the second housing 22, and in some embodiments, may be a 'second bracket' or a 'second support structure. It may be referred to by various other terms such as '. In some embodiments, second support member 622 may be interpreted as part of second housing 22.

According to one embodiment, the first support member 621 and/or the second support member 622 may include a metal material. The first support member 621 and/or the second support member 622 may include, for example, magnesium, magnesium alloy, aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, or copper alloy. As another example, the first support member 621 and/or the second support member 622 may include titanium, an amorphous alloy, a metal-ceramic composite material (e.g., cermet), or stainless steel. . In some embodiments, the first support member 621 and the second support member 622 may include the same metal material. In some embodiments, the first support member 621 may include a first metallic material and the second support member 622 may include a second metallic material different from the first metallic material.

According to some embodiments, the first support member 621 or the second support member 622 may include a conductive structure including a metallic material and a non-conductive structure including a non-metallic material and connected to the first conductive structure. .

According to some embodiments, the first support member 621 or the second support member 622 includes a first conductive structure including a metallic material, and a metallic material different from the first conductive structure and the first conductive structure. It may include a connected second conductive structure.

According to one embodiment, the first support member 621 may include a first support area 6202. The first support area 6202 may face the first plate 211 of the first housing 21 .

In one embodiment, a seating structure for positioning electronic components may be formed in the first support area 6202. For example, the first printed circuit board 611, the second printed circuit board 612, and the third printed circuit board 613 are viewed from above the first support area 6202 (e.g., in the -z axis direction). (when viewed) may not overlap each other, and the seating structure is such that the first printed circuit board 611, the second printed circuit board 612, and the third printed circuit board 613 are supported by the first support member 621 without shaking. ) may include a fitting structure or a recess structure that allows it to be positioned. The first printed circuit board 611, the second printed circuit board 612, and the third printed circuit board 613 may be placed in a seating structure using screw fastening. In some embodiments, the seating structure may include a hook structure for snap fit fastening to the first printed circuit board 611 , second printed circuit board 612 , or third printed circuit board 613 . In one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 612 is located closer to the second side wall 202 than the third side wall 203 of the first housing 21, and the third printed circuit board 613 is located closer to the first side wall 202. It may be located closer to the third side wall 203 of the housing 21 than to the second side wall 202. The first printed circuit board 611 may be positioned between the second printed circuit board 612 and the third printed circuit board 613. The first printed circuit board 611 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 612 and the third printed circuit board 613 using an electrical path such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a cable. The first printed circuit board 611, the second printed circuit board 612, or the third printed circuit board 613 may be, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-PCB (RFPCB). flexible PCB) may be included. In some embodiments, two printed circuit boards or a combination of printed circuit boards is implemented, replacing first printed circuit board 611, second printed circuit board 612, and third printed circuit board 613. It can be.

According to one embodiment, the second support member 622 may include a second support area 6204. The second support area 6204 may face the second plate 221 of the second housing 22 .

According to one embodiment, a seating structure for positioning electronic components may be formed in the second support area 6204 of the second support member 622. For example, the battery 615 may be positioned on the second support member 622, and the seating structure of the second support member 622 may be such that the battery 615 can be positioned on the second support member 622 without shaking. It may include a fitting structure or a recess structure that allows for The battery 615 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. . In some embodiments, electronic device 101 may further include an additional battery located in the seating structure of second support member 622.

According to one embodiment, the display support structure 6122 may be disposed or coupled to the back of the flexible display 30. The back of the flexible display 30 may refer to a side located opposite to the side where light is emitted from the display panel including a plurality of pixels. The display support structure 6122 reduces the phenomenon of the screen S being lifted due to the elasticity of the flexible display 30 or the elasticity of the display assembly including the flexible display 30, and can contribute to forming a smooth screen S. . The display support structure 6122 supports the second region B to prevent the second region B from lifting due, for example, to the elasticity of the flexible display 30 or the elasticity of the display assembly including the flexible display 30. By supporting, it can contribute to maintaining the second area (B) being smoothly connected to the first area (A). The display support structure 6122 may support the second area B of the flexible display 30 so that the second area B remains smoothly connected to the first area A of the flexible display 30. . In the closed or open state of the electronic device 101, a portion of the display support structure 6122 is aligned with, for example, the curved area 6206 of the second support member 622 and the second area of the flexible display 30. The second area (B) can be supported between (B). In the open state of the electronic device 101, for example, a portion of the display support structure 6122 may support the first planar portion S1 (see FIG. 4) of the screen S. The display support structure 6122 may contribute to smooth movement of the flexible display 30 when the second housing 22 is slid. Display support structure 6122 may cause second region B of flexible display 30 to, for example, transition between a closed state (see Figure 2) and an open state (see Figure 4) of electronic device 101. It can contribute to being movable while maintaining a shape smoothly connected to the first area (A).

The display support structure 6122 may include, for example, one surface (not shown) facing the second area B of the flexible display 30, and another surface 712 located opposite to the one surface. You can. In one embodiment, display support structure 6122 may include a multi-bar structure (or multi-bar assembly). The multi-bar structure may, for example, be orthogonal to the first direction of the slide out (e.g., along the +x axis) and orthogonal to the direction in which the screen S (see Figures 2 or 4) faces (e.g., along the +z axis). A plurality of support bars 50 extending in a direction (e.g., y-axis direction) may be arranged on one surface 712. The multi-bar structure may have flexibility due to relatively thin portions between the plurality of support bars. In some embodiments, the multi-bar structure may be implemented without portions connecting the plurality of support bars. In some embodiments, the multi-bar structure may be referred to by other terms such as ‘flexible track’. Display support structure 6122 may include a metallic material, such as stainless steel, and/or a non-metallic material, such as a polymer.

According to one embodiment, display support structure 6122 may support flexible display 30 between flexible display 30 and second support member 622. Upon sliding out or sliding in the second housing 22, the display support structure 6122 may move while rubbing against the second support member 622. Upon sliding out or sliding in the second housing 22, the second support member 622 may move while rubbing against the display support structure 6122.

According to one embodiment, a lubricant (e.g., grease) is applied between the second support member 622 and the display support structure 6122 to reduce friction between the second support member 622 and the display support structure 6122. It can be placed (or applied). In some embodiments, the surface of the second support member 622 or display support structure 6122 may be formed with a lubricating coating (eg, a coating using various lubricating materials such as a Teflon coating).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a rail unit (or guide rail) for guiding the movement of the display support structure 6122. The third support member (or third support structure) 623 is located in the second space 224 of the second housing 22 and may be coupled to the fifth side wall 205 of the second housing 22. . The fourth support member (or fourth support structure) 624 is located in the second space 224 of the second housing 22 and may be coupled to the sixth side wall 206 of the second housing 22. . In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first guide rail (not shown) on which one side of the display support structure 6122 is positioned and guides its movement, and a first guide rail (not shown) on the other side of the display support structure 6122. It may include a second guide rail (not shown) that is positioned and guides its movement. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are aligned with the center line of the electronic device 101 (e.g., with respect to the screen S) extending in the direction of slide-out or slide-in (e.g., x-axis direction) of the second housing 22. It can be formed symmetrically based on the line that serves as the standard for symmetry. In one embodiment, the first guide rail may be formed by the second support member 622 and the third support member 623, and the second guide rail may be formed by the second support member 622 and the fourth support member ( 624). The second support member 622 may include a first insert structure 6221 inserted into the first recess structure included in the third support member 623. The first recess structure may have a third direction (e.g. +y) orthogonal to the direction of the slide out of the second housing 22 and orthogonal to the direction in which the screen S (see Figures 2 or 4) is facing, for example. It may include a first recess in the form of a groove (axial direction). The first insert structure 6221 may include, for example, a first insert that protrudes in a third direction (eg, +y axis direction) and is inserted into the first recess. The first guide rail may include a first insert structure 6221 and a first recess structure. The first guide rail is a first guide rail in the form of a rail formed between the first insert of the first insert structure 6221 and the first recess of the first recess structure, corresponding to the designated movement path of the display support structure 6122. It may have a space (hereinafter referred to as ‘first rail portion’). One side of the display support structure 6122 may be located on the first rail portion of the first guide rail. The second guide rail includes a second insert structure 6222 of the second support member 622 and a second recess structure (not shown) of the fourth support member 624 in substantially the same manner as the first guide rail. may include. For example, the second recess structure may include a second recess that is recessed in a fourth direction (eg, -y axis direction) opposite to the third direction. The second insert structure may include, for example, a second insert that protrudes in a fourth direction and is inserted into the second recess. The second guide rail is a second guide rail in the form of a rail formed between the second insert of the second insert structure 6222 and the second recess of the second recess structure, corresponding to the designated movement path of the display support structure 6122. It may have a space (hereinafter referred to as ‘second rail portion’). The other side of the display support structure 6122 may be located on the second rail portion of the second guide rail. When sliding the second housing 22, the display support structure 6122 may be moved by being guided by the first guide rail and the second guide rail. In some embodiments, the first guide rail may be formed by the fifth side wall 205 of the second housing 22, and the third support member 623 may be omitted. In some embodiments, the second guide rail may be formed by the sixth side wall 206 of the second housing 22, and the fourth support member 624 may be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the first guide rail is configured to reduce the friction between one side of the display support structure 6122 and the first guide rail, and the friction between the other side of the display support structure 6122 and the second guide rail. And a lubricant (eg, grease) may be placed (or applied) on the second guide rail. In some embodiments, the surface of one side included in the display support structure 6122 corresponding to the first guide rail and the surface of the other side included in the display support structure 6122 corresponding to the second guide rail are coated with a lubricant. (e.g. coating using various lubricating materials such as Teflon coating). As another example, the face of the first guide rail and the face of the second guide rail may be formed with a lubricating coating (eg, a coating using various lubricating materials such as a Teflon coating).

According to some embodiments, one side of the display support structure 6122 located on the first guide rail is deformed to include a first rotating member, such as a roller, and a shaft on which the first rotating member is rotatably positioned. It can be. The other side of the display support structure 6122 located on the second guide rail may be deformed to include a second rotating member, such as a roller, and a shaft on which the second rotating member is rotatably positioned. When the second housing 22 is sliding, the first rotation member is guided by the first guide rail and moves in position, and may be rotated due to friction with the first guide rail. When the second housing 22 is sliding, the second rotation member is guided by the second guide rail, moves in position, and may rotate due to friction with the second guide rail.

FIG. 7 is a diagram with the first plate 211, the second plate 221, and the back cover 23 removed from the electronic device 101 of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a diagram with the first plate 211, the second plate 221, and the back cover 23 removed from the electronic device 101 of FIG. 5 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the second support member 622, the UWB antenna 710, the first printed circuit board 611, and the FPCB 722 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9, the first support member 621 may include a first support area 6202. The first support area 6202 may face the first plate 211 of the first housing 21 .

In one embodiment, a seating structure for positioning electronic components may be formed in the first support area 6202. For example, the seating structure may include camera modules 402, a light emitting module 403, and/or a first printed circuit board 611.

In one embodiment, the first support area 6202 may include camera modules 402, a light emitting module 403, and/or a first printed circuit board 611.

In one embodiment, the camera modules 402, the light emitting module 403 and/or the first printed circuit board 611 are positioned when viewed from above the first support area 6202 (e.g., when viewed in the -z axis direction). ) may not overlap with each other.

In one embodiment, the first support area 6202 allows the camera modules 402, light emitting module 403, and/or the first printed circuit board 611 to be positioned on the first support member 621 without shaking. It may include a fitting structure or a recess structure that allows. The first printed circuit board 611 may include a processor 120.

In one embodiment, in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the flexible display 30 is retracted toward the rear of the electronic device 101 to cover the second support area 6204 of the second support member 622. You can.

According to one embodiment, the second support member 622 may be formed as a seating structure for positioning electronic components. For example, the battery 615, ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna 710, and drive motor 730 may be disposed on the second support member 622. The seating structure of the second support member 622 may include a fitting structure or a recess structure that allows the battery 615 to be positioned in the second support member 622 without shaking.

In one embodiment, the second support member 622 may include a battery 615, an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna 710, and a drive motor 730.

In one embodiment, the drive motor 730 may be omitted, in which case the electronic device 101 may manually perform a slide-in or slide-out operation.

In one embodiment, battery 615 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of electronic device 101, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell. may include. In some embodiments, electronic device 101 may further include an additional battery located in the seating structure of second support member 622.

In one embodiment, the ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna 710 may be at least one patch antenna. The UWB antenna 710 may include at least three patch antennas aligned vertically and horizontally to measure location. The UWB antenna 710 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 611 through a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 722.

In one embodiment, FPCB 722 can bend or unfold in response to movement of second support member 622. The FPCB 722 may include a connector 7221 that can be electrically connected to the driving motor 730 and/or the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment, the second support member 622 may include an antenna support member 620 on which the UWB antenna 710 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the antenna support member 620 may have a shape that protrudes from the second support member 622 toward the first support member 621 . The antenna support member 620 may be disposed in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (eg, y-axis direction of the electronic device 101) of the second support member 622.

The y-axis direction of the electronic device 101 may be a longitudinal or long direction, the x-axis direction of the electronic device 101 may be a width direction or a short direction, and the z-axis direction of the electronic device 101 may be a height direction or a depth direction. there is.

The antenna support member 620 may be disposed at the center of the second support member 622 in the longitudinal or long direction (eg, y-axis direction).

In addition, in order for the UWB antenna 710 to face the outside of the electronic device 101 without the antenna support member 620 colliding with the electronic component disposed on the first support member 621, the antenna support member 620 is provided with the first support member 620. 2 may be placed at the first edge (E1) of the support member 622. The second support member 622 has a first edge E1 disposed in a direction toward the back cover 23 (e.g., -z-axis direction of the electronic device 101) when the electronic device 101 is closed. may include. The second support member 622 is positioned in a direction toward the first plane area S11 of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the +z-axis direction of the electronic device 101) when the electronic device 101 is closed. It may include a second edge (E2) disposed. The second support member 622 may have a side wall with a height H and a predetermined length surrounding the first edge E1 and the second edge E2. The antenna support member 620 may be disposed at the first edge E1 included in the sidewall of the second support member 622.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and may be disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620) may be located at the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620) may be located adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 611 of the electronic device 101 in a direction toward the back cover 23 (eg, -z-axis direction of the electronic device 101).

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620 may be located at the bottom of the camera modules 402 of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620 may be positioned so as not to overlap the camera modules 402 of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620 is an electronic component (e.g., first printed circuit board 611) disposed in the first housing 21 or the first support member 621, and at least a portion thereof is aligned in the height direction (e.g., z) of the electronic device 101. axial direction) can be overlapped.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620 may be located adjacent to the camera modules 402 of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the antenna support member ( 620) may be located at a first point adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, even if the second support member 622 is moved so that the electronic device 101 is in an open state or is changed to an open state, the antenna support member 620 is maintained by the second support member ( By moving with 622 , antenna support member 620 can be positioned at the center of electronic device 101 .

In one embodiment, even if the second support member 622 is moved so that the electronic device 101 is in an open state or is changed to an open state, the antenna support member 620 is maintained by the second support member ( By moving with 622 , antenna support member 620 can be positioned adjacent the center of electronic device 101 .

In one embodiment, even if the second support member 622 is moved so that the electronic device 101 is in an open state or is changed to an open state, the antenna support member 620 is maintained by the second support member ( By moving with 622 , antenna support member 620 can be positioned at a second point adjacent the center of electronic device 101 . The first point and the second point are designated points inside the electronic device 101 and may be the center of the electronic device 101 or a point adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 may have a shape that protrudes from the second support member 622 toward the first support member 621 . The UWB antenna 710 may be disposed in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (eg, y-axis direction of the electronic device 101) of the second support member 622.

The UWB antenna 710 may be disposed at the center of the second support member 622 in the longitudinal or long direction (eg, y-axis direction).

In addition, in order for the UWB antenna 710 to face the outside of the electronic device 101 without colliding with the electronic components disposed on the first support member 621, the UWB antenna 710 is positioned on the second support member 622. 1 It can be placed at corner E1. The UWB antenna 710 may be disposed at the first edge E1 included in the sidewall of the second support member 622.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. It is disposed at the center of the y-axis direction (101) and may be disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the UWB antenna 710 may be located at the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the UWB antenna 710 may be located adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the UWB antenna 710 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 611 of the electronic device 101 in a direction toward the back cover 23 (eg, -z-axis direction of the electronic device 101).

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first edge E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the UWB antenna 710 may be located at the bottom of the camera modules 402 of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the UWB antenna 710 may be positioned so as not to overlap with the camera modules 402 of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the UWB antenna 710 is an electronic component (e.g., first printed circuit board 611) disposed in the first housing 21 or the first support member 621 and at least a portion thereof is aligned in the height direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. ) can be overlapped.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first corner E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that in the closed state of the electronic device 101, the UWB antenna 710 may be located adjacent to the camera modules 402 of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and extends in the longitudinal or longitudinal direction (e.g., electronic device (e.g., electronic device) of the second support member 622. 101) and is disposed at the first edge E1 included in the side wall of the second support member 622, so that when the electronic device 101 is closed, the UWB antenna 710 The first point may be located adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, even if the second support member 622 moves in order for the electronic device 101 to be in an open state or to change the electronic device 101 to an open state, the UWB antenna 710 maintains the second support member 622. ), the UWB antenna 710 can be located at the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, even if the second support member 622 moves in order for the electronic device 101 to be in an open state or to change the electronic device 101 to an open state, the UWB antenna 710 maintains the second support member 622. ), the UWB antenna 710 can be positioned adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, even if the second support member 622 moves in order for the electronic device 101 to be in an open state or to change the electronic device 101 to an open state, the UWB antenna 710 maintains the second support member 622. ), the UWB antenna 710 can be positioned at a second point adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101. The first point and the second point are designated points inside the electronic device 101 and may be the center of the electronic device 101 or a point adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the drive motor 730 disposed on the second support member 622 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 611 through the FPCB 722. The driving motor 730 may be driven under the control of the processor 120 included in the first printed circuit board 611. When the drive motor 730 is driven, the pinion gear coupled to the drive motor 730 rotates to move the rack gear disposed on the first support member 621. When the pinion gear rotates and moves in the rack gear, the second housing 22 of the electronic device 101 may be moved out from the first space 214 of the first housing 21 . As the flexible display 30 moves the second housing 22, the area on the back of the electronic device 101 is exposed to the outside, thereby expanding the display area or screen area on the front of the electronic device 101.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method for controlling the UWB antenna 710 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may request positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 in operation 1001, under the control of the processor 120.

In one embodiment, the positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 may be information that measures the location of the electronic device 101 and/or the location of an external electronic device. The UWB antenna 710 may have two patch antennas arranged in the horizontal direction and two patch antennas arranged in the vertical direction. At this time, the UWB antenna 710 can measure the location of the electronic device 101 and/or the location of an external electronic device using at least three patch antennas by sharing one patch antenna that overlaps in the vertical and horizontal directions.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may check rotation information of the electronic device 101 in operation 1003 under the control of the processor 120. The rotation information of the electronic device 101 may be, for example, information regarding whether the rotation state of the electronic device 101 is portrait or landscape. The electronic device 101 includes at least one sensor (eg, sensor module 176) and may obtain rotation information of the electronic device 101 based on an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state in operation 1005, under the control of the processor 120.

In one embodiment, the slide-in state of the electronic device 101 may be the same as the closed state of the electronic device 101, and the slide-out state of the electronic device 101 may be the same as the open state of the electronic device 101. You can.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses at least one sensor (e.g., sensor module 176) to allow the second housing 22 or the second support member 622 to connect to the first housing 21 or the second support member 622. 1 It is possible to detect whether the support member 621 has been moved. The electronic device 101 uses at least one sensor (e.g., sensor module 176) to detect the second housing 22 or the second support member 622 from the first housing 21 or the first support member 621. ) can detect the distance from. The electronic device 101 may determine the slide-in or slide-out state of the electronic device 101 based on the sensed movement and/or distance information. For example, the electronic device 101 uses a laser sensor or an LED sensor (e.g., a rotary encoder) to measure the moving speed and moving distance of the second housing 22 or the second support member 622. can be detected.

When the electronic device 101 is in the slide-in state, the electronic device 101 may branch from operation 1005 to operation 1007 under the control of the processor 120.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the electronic device 101 may branch from operation 1005 to operation 1011 under the control of the processor 120.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, under control of the processor 120, in operation 1007, performs a UWB signal based on a phase difference (PDOA) calibration value and a transmit (Tx) power parameter of the UWB antenna 710. The antenna 710 can be controlled.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 receives an ultra-wide band (UWB) signal from the outside using the UWB antenna 710, the electronic device 101 transmits the UWB signal based on angle of arrival (AOA) information. You can check the location of external electronic devices. The UWB signal transmitted from the external electronic device to the electronic device 101 may be, for example, a UWB advertisement signal. The UWB antenna 710 may determine the angle of arrival (AOA) information using the phase difference of AOA (PDOA) of the UWB signals of the two signals incident on the plurality of patch antennas in the vertical and horizontal directions. Since PDOA can occur even when the electronic device 101 is aligned with an external electronic device, the electronic device 101 can store the PDOA calibration value in the memory 130. The electronic device 101 may correct the phase difference (PDOA) of a signal received through the UWB antenna 710 and determine angle of arrival information based on the PDOA correction value stored in the memory 130.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may perform a ranging operation using the UWB antenna 710. Ranging refers to measuring the distance from a known observation point or reference point to a distant object. The electronic device 101 may include an ultra wide band (UWB) ranging operation that measures the distance from the UWB antenna 710 to the destination using pulses without a carrier wave. When the electronic device 101 performs a ranging operation using the UWB antenna 710, the electronic device 101 may transmit a transmission (Tx) signal using the UWB antenna 710. At this time, the power of the transmission (Tx) signal may be stored in the memory 130 as a parameter value. The electronic device 101 may control the UWB antenna 710 based on the transmission (Tx) power parameter under the control of the processor 120.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, under the control of the processor 120, may check positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 in operation 1009. Positioning information may include ranging information and location information regarding distance.

In one embodiment, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 101 may check information about the slide-out length of the electronic device 101 based on at least one sensor in operation 1011.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses at least one sensor (e.g., sensor module 176) to detect the second housing 22 or the second support member 622 and the first housing 21 or the second support member 622. 1 The separation distance between the support members 621 can be confirmed using information about the slide-out length of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses a laser sensor or an LED sensor (e.g., a rotary encoder) to detect the second housing 22 or the second support member 622 and the first housing ( 21) Alternatively, the separation distance between the first support members 621 can be confirmed using information about the slide-out length of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101, under control of the processor 120, determines the transmission (Tx) of the UWB antenna 710 based on information about the slide-out length and a transmit (Tx) power lookup table in operation 1012. Tx) power can be controlled. Control of the transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna 710 may be, for example, an operation of adjusting the intensity of the transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment, the peak gain of the transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna 710 is when the electronic device 101 is closed or the distance between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 It can be optimized when is minimal. The peak gain of the UWB antenna 710 may vary depending on the slide-out length (or distance) of the electronic device 101. The UWB antenna 710 can use frequencies ranging from 6.38 GHz to 8.1 GHz. When the electronic device 101 is in a closed state (or slide-in state), the UWB antenna 710 may have a peak gain at 7.98 GHz, which is UWB 9 channel. However, if the slide-out length of the electronic device 101 is 30 mm, the UWB antenna 710 may have a peak gain at 7.9 GHz.

In one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 of the electronic device 101 has a frequency band with a peak gain in the open state (or slide-out state) and a frequency band with a peak gain in the closed state (or slide-in state). It may be different from the band.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 stores a transmission (Tx) power lookup table regarding peak gain for each UWB frequency band (e.g., 6.38 GHz to 8.1 GHz) according to the slide-out length of the electronic device 101 in a memory ( 130). The electronic device 101 may adjust the transmit (Tx) power of the UWB antenna 710 based on the transmit (Tx) power lookup table.

Figure 11 is a graph showing the peak gain of a UWB signal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1101 is a graph showing the peak gain of the entire band (e.g., from 6.38 GHz to 8.1 GHz) of the UWB signal according to the slide-out length of the electronic device 101, and 1103 is a graph showing the peak gain of the entire band (e.g., from 6.38 GHz to 8.1 GHz) according to the slide-out length of the electronic device 101. This is a graph showing the peak gain at 7.98 GHz, 9 channels among UWB signals. When the slide-out length of the electronic device 101 is 0 mm, it may be the same as the slide-in state or the closed state of the electronic device 101.

Referring to 1101 and 1103, in one embodiment, the UWB antenna 710 of the electronic device 101 has a frequency band with a peak gain in the open state (or slide-out state) and a frequency band in the closed state (or slide-in state). It may be different from the frequency band with the peak gain. The electronic device 101 may store a transmit (Tx) power lookup table regarding peak gain in the memory 130 for each UWB frequency band (e.g., 6.38 GHz to 8.1 GHz) depending on the slide-out length of the electronic device 101. there is. The electronic device 101 may adjust the transmit (Tx) power of the UWB antenna 710 based on the transmit (Tx) power lookup table.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible display 30 extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the housing 20; a first housing (21) that fixes one end of the flexible display (30) in the first direction and includes a multi-camera in the second direction; a second housing 22 that secures the other end of the flexible display 30 extending in the second direction and protrudes outward through a sliding motion; an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna 710 coupled to the second housing and configured to transmit and receive UWB signals in the second direction; at least one sensor; memory (130); and a processor 120 included in the first housing 21.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the UWB antenna 710 is located at a first point in response to the slide-in operation of the second housing 22, and is positioned at a first point in response to the slide-out operation of the second housing 22. Correspondingly, it may be located at a second point adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 may control the transmission power of the UWB antenna 710 based on the slide-out length between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22. .

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 requests positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 and checks rotation information of the electronic device 101 based on the at least one sensor, It is determined whether the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor, and if the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, a phase difference (PDOA) calibration value and the UWB are determined. The UWB antenna 710 is controlled based on the transmission (Tx) power parameters of the antenna 710, and positioning information can be confirmed based on the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 requests positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 and checks rotation information of the electronic device 101 based on the at least one sensor, It is determined whether the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor, and if the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state, the electronic device 101 is determined based on the at least one sensor. 101), check information on the slide-out length, and control the transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna 710 based on the information on the slide-out length and the transmission (Tx) power lookup table, Positioning information can be confirmed based on the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 may check positioning information based on angle of arrival (AOA) information received by the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 120 may control to perform a ranging operation based on the transmission signal of the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the UWB antenna 710 may be disposed on the antenna support member 620 included in the second housing 22.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing 21 supports the flexible display 30 and may include a first support member 621 on which electronic components are mounted.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing 22 supports the flexible display 30, a battery 189 is disposed, and a second support is slidably coupled to the first support member 621. It may include member 622.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support member 622 includes a first edge facing the second direction, a second edge facing the first direction, and a support member surrounding the first edge and the second edge. It may include side walls having a height and a specified length.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna support member 620 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621, and extends in the longitudinal direction of the second support member 622. It may be placed at the center and at the first corner included in the side wall of the second support member 622.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the UWB antenna 710 protrudes from the second support member 622 in the direction of the first support member 621 and is positioned at the longitudinal center of the second support member 622. and may be disposed at the first corner included in the side wall of the second support member 622.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the antenna support member 620 may be arranged not to overlap the multi-camera when the electronic device 101 is closed.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the UWB antenna 710 may be arranged not to overlap the multi-camera when the electronic device 101 is closed.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support member 622 may include a drive motor coupled to a pinion gear.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the drive motor included in the second support member 622, the UWB antenna 710, and the processor 120 included in the first support member 621 are electrically connected to each other. It may include an FPCB that

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the UWB antenna 710 may include a plurality of patch antennas.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling the UWB antenna 710 includes: requesting positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710; An operation of checking rotation information of the electronic device 101 based on at least one sensor; determining whether the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor; When the electronic device 101 is in a slide-in state, controlling the UWB antenna 710 based on a phase difference (PDOA) calibration value and a transmission (Tx) power parameter of the UWB antenna 710; And it may include an operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the UWB antenna 710 control method relates to the slide-out length of the electronic device 101 based on the at least one sensor when the electronic device 101 is in a slide-out state. Actions to check information; Controlling transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna based on information about the slide-out length and a transmission (Tx) power lookup table; And it may include an operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 includes checking the positioning information based on the angle of arrival (AOA) information received by the UWB antenna 710. Additional actions may be included.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna 710 may further include controlling to perform a ranging operation based on the transmission signal of the UWB antenna 710. You can.

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

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, “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 this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

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

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

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

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a flexible display extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the housing;
a first housing that fixes one end of the flexible display in the first direction and includes a multi-camera in the second direction;
a second housing that secures the other end of the flexible display extending in the second direction and protrudes outward according to a sliding motion;
an ultra-wide band (UWB) antenna coupled to the second housing and configured to transmit and receive UWB signals in the second direction;
at least one sensor;
Memory; and
It includes a processor included in the first housing,
The UWB antenna is
Located at a first point in response to the slide-in operation of the second housing,
Located at a second point adjacent to the center of the electronic device, in response to a slide-out operation of the second housing,
The processor is
An electronic device that controls transmission power of the UWB antenna based on a slide-out length between the first housing and the second housing. According to clause 1,
The processor is
Request positioning information based on the UWB antenna,
Check rotation information of the electronic device based on the at least one sensor,
Determine whether the electronic device is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor,
When the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the UWB antenna is controlled based on a phase difference (PDOA) calibration value and a transmit (Tx) power parameter of the UWB antenna,
An electronic device that verifies positioning information based on the UWB antenna. According to clause 1,
The processor is
Request positioning information based on the UWB antenna,
Check rotation information of the electronic device based on the at least one sensor,
Determine whether the electronic device is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor,
If the electronic device is in a slide-out state, check information about the slide-out length of the electronic device based on the at least one sensor,
Controlling the transmit (Tx) power of the UWB antenna based on the information about the slide-out length and the transmit (Tx) power lookup table,
An electronic device that verifies positioning information based on the UWB antenna. According to claim 2 or 3,
The processor is
An electronic device that verifies positioning information based on angle of arrival (AOA) information received by the UWB antenna. According to claim 2 or 3,
The processor is
An electronic device that controls to perform a ranging operation based on a transmission signal from the UWB antenna. According to paragraph 1,
The UWB antenna is
An electronic device disposed on an antenna support member included in the second housing. According to clause 6,
The first housing is
An electronic device comprising a first support member that supports the flexible display and on which electronic components are mounted. According to clause 7,
The second housing is
An electronic device comprising a second support member that supports the flexible display, has a battery disposed thereon, and is slidably coupled to the first support member. According to clause 8,
The second support member is
An electronic device comprising a first edge facing the second direction, a second edge facing the first direction, and a tall sidewall surrounding the first edge and the second edge and having a predetermined length. According to clause 9,
The antenna support member is
An electronic device protruding from the second support member in the direction of the first support member, disposed at the longitudinal center of the second support member, and disposed at the first corner included in the side wall of the second support member. . According to clause 9,
The UWB antenna is
An electronic device protruding from the second support member in the direction of the first support member, disposed at the longitudinal center of the second support member, and disposed at the first corner included in the side wall of the second support member. . According to clause 9,
The antenna support member is
An electronic device that is arranged not to overlap a multi-camera when the electronic device is closed. According to clause 9,
The UWB antenna is
An electronic device that is arranged not to overlap a multi-camera when the electronic device is closed. According to clause 9,
The second support member is
An electronic device that includes a drive motor coupled to a pinion gear. According to clause 14,
An electronic device including an FPCB electrically connecting the drive motor included in the second support member, the UWB antenna, and the processor included in the first support member. According to clause 1,
The UWB antenna is
An electronic device including a plurality of patch antennas. In the UWB antenna control method,
An operation to request positioning information based on a UWB antenna;
An operation of checking rotation information of an electronic device based on at least one sensor;
determining whether the electronic device is in a slide-in state based on the at least one sensor;
When the electronic device is in a slide-in state, controlling the UWB antenna based on a phase difference (PDOA) calibration value and a transmit (Tx) power parameter of the UWB antenna; and
A method including the operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna. According to clause 17,
When the electronic device is in a slide-out state, checking information about a slide-out length of the electronic device based on the at least one sensor;
Controlling transmission (Tx) power of the UWB antenna based on information about the slide-out length and a transmission (Tx) power lookup table; and
A method including the operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna. According to clause 17,
The operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna is
The method further includes confirming positioning information based on angle of arrival (AOA) information received by the UWB antenna. According to clause 17,
The operation of checking positioning information based on the UWB antenna is
The method further includes controlling to perform a ranging operation based on the transmission signal of the UWB antenna.

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