KR20240044212A - Electronic device and method for grip sensing using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first housing including a side member and an extension member extending from at least a portion of the side member to at least a portion of the space. The electronic device may include a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing. The electronic device may include a driving module disposed in a space of the first housing. The electronic device may include a first slit formed near a first side of the elongated member. The electronic device may include a second slit formed near a second side parallel to the first side of the elongated member. The electronic device includes a touch sensor circuit, a first part visible from the outside in a slide-in state, and a second part that extends from the first part and is arranged to correspond to the extension member by being accommodated in a space of the second housing 220. It may include a rollable display including two parts. The electronic device may include a processor operatively connected to the driving module and the rollable display. In one embodiment, the processor may detect an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state. In one embodiment, the processor may check the capacitance value of the second portion of the rollable display corresponding to the first slit and the second slit through the touch sensor circuit. In one embodiment, the processor may determine whether the electronic device is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the capacitance. In one embodiment, when the electronic device is confirmed to be in the grip state, the processor may control the driving module to switch to the slide-out state.
Various other embodiments other than those disclosed in this document may be possible.

Description

Electronic device and grip sensing method using the same {ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GRIP SENSING USING THE SAME}

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to electronic devices and a grip sensing method using the same.

Electronic devices are moving away from the uniform rectangular shape and are gradually being transformed into various shapes. In order to satisfy the portability and usability of the electronic device, the electronic device is moved into a slide-in state or a slide-out state through support of housings that slide relative to each other. It may have a deformable structure (e.g., a rollable structure or a slideable structure) that can adjust the size of the display by changing it. For example, the display includes a first part that is exposed to the outside when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, and a part that is not exposed to the outside by being accommodated in a space of one housing in a manner that extends from the first part and is at least partially bent. It may contain 2 parts. The display may have a first display area corresponding to the first portion in the slide-in state, and may have a second display area corresponding to the first and second portions that are larger than the first display area in the slide-out state. there is.

These electronic devices may include a driving module (eg, a driving motor) that can automatically slide the remaining housings relative to one housing. For example, the electronic device controls the drive module based on detecting a specific input (e.g., a physical keystroke or a touch gesture such as a swipe) to change the state of the device, thereby changing the slide-in state of the electronic device. Or, you can change it to slide-out state.

However, if the electronic device is not being used in the slide-in state (e.g., the electronic device is in a bag or pocket without the electronic device being gripped) and a specific input is detected, the electronic device will be in the slide-out state. It can be changed to . In this case, the electronic device may be damaged as it changes to a slide-out state within a limited space (e.g., bag or pocket).

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least two slits formed in an extension member of one housing. In the slide-in state, the electronic device may check a change in the capacitance value of the second portion of the display disposed to correspond to the at least two slits formed in the extension member, and check the grip state of the electronic device based on this.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing including a side member and an extension member extending from at least a portion of the side member to at least a portion of the space. The electronic device may include a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing. The electronic device may include a driving module disposed in a space of the first housing. The electronic device may include a first slit formed near a first side of the elongated member. The electronic device may include a second slit formed near a second side parallel to the first side of the elongated member. The electronic device includes a touch sensor circuit, a first part visible from the outside in a slide-in state, and a second part extending from the first part and arranged to correspond to the extension member by being accommodated in a space of the second housing 220. It may include a rollable display including two parts. The electronic device may include a processor operatively connected to the driving module and the rollable display. In one embodiment, the processor may detect an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state. In one embodiment, the processor may check the capacitance value of the second portion of the rollable display corresponding to the first slit and the second slit through the touch sensor circuit. In one embodiment, the processor may determine whether the electronic device is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the capacitance. In one embodiment, when the electronic device is confirmed to be in the grip state, the processor may control the driving module to switch to the slide-out state.

A grip sensing method for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes the operation of detecting an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, the first slit and the An operation of checking a capacitance value of a second part of the rollable display corresponding to a second slit, an operation of checking whether the electronic device is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the capacitance, and the electronic device If the grip state is confirmed, it may include an operation of controlling the driving module 260 to switch to the slide-out state.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. One or more programs according to an embodiment may include instructions for detecting an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state when executed by a processor of an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, check the value of the capacitance of the second portion of the rollable display corresponding to the first slit and the second slit through the touch sensor circuit. can do. One or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, determine whether the electronic device is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the capacitance. One or more programs, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, may include instructions for controlling the driving module 260 to switch to the slide-out state when the electronic device is confirmed to be in the grip state.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is, in a slide-in state, by checking a change in the value of the capacitance of the second portion of the display disposed to correspond to at least two slits formed in the extension member, so that the electronic device is held in the user's hand. It is possible to accurately recognize the grip state (e.g., a state in which a touch or hover occurs in the back cover area of the electronic device as the user grips it). Accordingly, when a specific input to change the state of the device is detected, the electronic device confirms the grip state of the electronic device through a change in the value of the capacitance of the second part of the display and then changes to the slide-out state, thereby allowing the electronic device to enter the sliding state. Malfunction can be prevented. Additionally, by preventing sliding malfunction, the operation of the driving module used to change to the slide-out state can also be minimized, thereby reducing power consumption.

The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a specific input for changing the state of the electronic device is detected, confirms the grip state of the electronic device by changing the value of the capacitance of the second part of the display and then slides- By changing to the out state, damage to electronic devices can also be prevented.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and rear sides of an electronic device in a slide-in state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and rear sides of an electronic device in a slide-out state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device in a slide-in state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6 is a diagram of an electronic device in a slide-in state and a slide-out state viewed from the rear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7 is a diagram of an electronic device in a slide-in state and a slide-out state viewed from one side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating at least two slits (eg, a first slit and a second slit) formed in a first extension member, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A', reference numeral <610> in FIG. 6, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the capacitance value of the second portion of the rollable display in the structure of FIG. 8B, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a graph calculating capacitance values for a partial area of the second portion of the rollable display of FIG. 9 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A', reference numeral <610> in FIG. 6, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the capacitance value of the second portion of the rollable display in the structure of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a graph calculating capacitance values for a partial area of the second portion of the rollable display of FIG. 12 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating at least two slits (eg, a first slit and a second slit) formed in a first extension member, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a method of checking whether an electronic device is gripped, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating the capacitance value of the rollable display according to FIG. 15 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a method of switching the state of an electronic device (e.g., switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state) based on the grip state of the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. am.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to an embodiment 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 instructions or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 may be 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 to communicate 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, printed circuit board (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 the communication method used in the 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.

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

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as 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". Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

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

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

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

FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and rear sides of the electronic device 200 in a slide-in state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of the electronic device 200 in a slide-out state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B, the electronic device 200 has a first housing 210, and slides in a specified direction (e.g., ① direction or ② direction) (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the first housing 210. A rollable display 230 disposed to be supported through at least a portion of the second housing 220 and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, which can be coupled together display, or stretchable display). In one embodiment, the second housing 220 is pulled out in a first direction (① direction) with respect to the first housing 210, or is pulled out in a second direction (②) opposite to the first direction (① direction). direction) and can be slidably coupled to the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is in a slide-in state by receiving at least a portion of the second housing 220 in at least a portion of the first space 2101 formed through the first housing 210. in state) (e.g., incoming state). In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is in a slide-out state by moving at least a portion of the second housing 220 from the first space 2101 in an outward direction (e.g., direction ①). (e.g. withdrawal status) may be changed. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200, in the slide-out state, at least partially forms the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing 220, and in the slide-in state, at least partially forms the same plane as the first housing ( In the first space 2101 of 210), a support member (e.g., support member 240 of FIG. 4) is received in a bending manner (e.g., a bendable member, bending It may include a bendable support member, an articulated hinge module, or a multi-bar assembly). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display 230 may be disposed to be attached to at least a portion of the second housing 220 . In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the rollable display 230 may be attached to the support member 240 (eg, the support member 240 in FIG. 4). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display 230 moves in the first space of the first housing 210 while being supported by a support member (e.g., the support member 240 of FIG. 4) in a slide-in state. As (2101), it can be arranged to be invisible from the outside by being accommodated in a bent manner. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display 230 includes a support member (e.g., the support member 240 of FIG. 4 ) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing 220 in the slide-out state. ), it can be placed so that it is visible from the outside.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 including a first side member 211 and a second housing 220 including a second side member 221. there is. In one embodiment, the first side member 211 includes a first side 2111 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction), a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 2111 ( Example: a second side 2112 extending along the x-axis direction to have a second length shorter than the first length, and extending substantially parallel to the first side 2111 from the second side 2112 and It may include a third side 2113 having a length. In one embodiment, the first side member 211 may be at least partially formed of a conductive member (eg, metal). In some embodiments, the first side member 211 may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (eg, polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the first side member 211 to at least a portion of the first space 2101. In one embodiment, the first extension member 212 may be formed integrally with the first side member 211. In some embodiments, the first extension member 212 may be formed separately from the first side member 211 and may be structurally coupled to the first side member 211 .

According to various embodiments, the second side member 221 has a fourth side 2211 that at least partially corresponds to the first side 2111 and has a third length, the second side 2211 extending from the fourth side 2211. A fifth side (2212) extending in a direction substantially parallel to (2112) and having a fourth length shorter than the third length, and extending from the fifth side (2212) to correspond to the third side (2113), It may include a sixth side 2213 having a third length. In one embodiment, the second side member 221 may be at least partially formed of a conductive member (eg, metal). In some embodiments, the second side member 221 may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (eg, polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member 221 may include a second extension member 222 extending to at least a portion of the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the second extension member 222 may be formed integrally with the second side member 221. In some embodiments, the second extension member 222 may be formed separately from the second side member 221 and may be structurally coupled to the second side member 221 .

According to various embodiments, the first side 2111 and the fourth side 2211 may be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the third side 2113 and the sixth side 2213 may be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the fourth side 2211 overlaps the first side 2111, so that it can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the sixth side 2213 overlaps the third side 2113, so that it can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fourth side 2211 and the sixth side 2213 may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the second extension member 222 overlaps the first extension member 212, so that it can be disposed to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, the second extension member 222 may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside, in the slide-in state.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rear cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first side member 211. In one embodiment, the first rear cover 213 may be arranged to be coupled to at least a portion of the first extension member 212. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 may be formed integrally with the first side member 211. In one embodiment, the first back cover 213 is made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. can be formed. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 may extend to at least a portion of the first side member 211. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 may be omitted, and at least a portion of the first extension member 212 may be replaced with the first rear cover 213.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 may include a second rear cover 223 coupled to at least a portion of the second side member 221. In one embodiment, the second rear cover 223 may be arranged to be coupled to at least a portion of the second extension member 222. In some embodiments, the second rear cover 223 may be formed integrally with the second side member 221. In one embodiment, the second back cover 223 is made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. can be formed. In some embodiments, the second rear cover 223 may extend to at least a portion of the second side member 221. In some embodiments, the second rear cover 223 may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member 222 may be replaced with the second rear cover 223.

According to various embodiments, the rollable display 230 extends from the first portion 230a and a first portion 230a (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and is not visible from the outside in the slide-in state. It may include a second part 230b (eg, a bendable part or a bending part) that is received in a manner that is at least partially bent in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the first portion 230a is disposed to be supported by the second housing 220, and the second portion 230b is at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., support member 240 of FIG. 4). Can be placed to receive support. In one embodiment, the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 is supported by a support member (e.g., in FIG. 4) when the second housing 220 slides out along the first direction (direction ①). It may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part 230a while being supported by the support member 240 and to be visible from the outside. In one embodiment, the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 is in a state in which the second housing 220 is slid along the second direction (② direction), and the second portion 230b of the first housing 210 is 1 It can be accommodated in a way that it is bent into space 2101 and arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of the rollable display 230 may vary as the second housing 220 is moved in a sliding manner along a specified direction (eg, ±y-axis direction) from the first housing 210.

According to various embodiments, the rollable display 230 has a length in the first direction (direction ①) that varies according to the sliding movement of the second housing 220 that moves relative to the first housing 210. You can. For example, the rollable display 230 may have a first display area (eg, an area corresponding to the first portion 230a) corresponding to the first length L1 in a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the rollable display 230 is in a slide-out state, according to the sliding movement of the second housing 220, which is additionally moved by a second length L2 with respect to the first housing 210, A second display area (e.g., an area including the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b) corresponding to the third length L3 that is longer than the first length L1 and larger than the first display area. It can be expanded to have

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes an input device (e.g., microphone 203-1), an audio output device (e.g., a call device) disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. receiver 206 and/or speaker 207), sensor modules 204, 217, camera module (e.g., first camera module 205 or second camera module 216), connector port 208, It may include at least one of a key input device 219 or an indicator (not shown). In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include another input device (eg, microphone 203) disposed in the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be configured so that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210.

According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone 203-1. In some embodiments, the input device (eg, microphone 203-1) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The sound output device may include, for example, a receiver 206 and a speaker 207 for a call. In one embodiment, the speaker 207 is always at least formed in the second housing 220 at a position exposed to the outside (e.g., the fifth side 2212), regardless of the slide-in/slide-out state. It can be connected to the outside through a single speaker hole. In one embodiment, the connector port 208 may correspond to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing 220 in a slide-out state. In some embodiments, the connector port 208 may be formed in the first housing 210 in a slide-in state and may correspond to the outside through a slit formed to correspond to the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver 206 may include a speaker (eg, piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor modules 204 and 217 include, for example, a first sensor module 204 (e.g., a proximity sensor or an illumination sensor) and/or an electronic device ( It may include a second sensor module 217 (eg, heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed at the rear of the 200). In one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 may be disposed on the front of the electronic device 200, below the rollable display 230. In one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 and/or the second sensor module 217 include a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, It may include at least one of an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module 205 disposed on the front of the electronic device 200 and a second camera module 216 disposed on the rear of the electronic device 200. there is. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash (not shown) located near the second camera module 216. In one embodiment, camera modules 205 and 216 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, the first camera module 205 is disposed below the rollable display 230 and may be configured to photograph a subject through a portion of the active area (e.g., display area) of the rollable display 230. there is.

According to various embodiments, the first camera module 205 among the camera modules and some sensor modules 204 among the sensor modules 204 and 217 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the rollable display 230. You can. For example, the first camera module 205 or some sensor modules 204 are exposed to the external environment in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 through a transparent area or a perforated slit formed in the rollable display 230. It can be placed so that it comes into contact with. In one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module 205 of the rollable display 230 is part of an active area that displays content and may be formed as a transparent area with a specified transmittance. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. This transmission area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (eg, field of view area) of the first camera module 205 through which light for forming an image by imaging the image sensor passes. For example, the transmission area of the rollable display 230 may include an area where the pixel arrangement density and/or wiring density is lower than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may be replaced by the slit described above. For example, some camera modules 205 may include an under display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their function in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 without being visually exposed through the rollable display 230 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) disposed in an internal space (e.g., the second space 2201 of the second housing 220). ) and may include at least one antenna element (e.g., the antenna element 224b of FIG. 4) electrically connected to the antenna. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a bezel antenna A disposed through at least a portion of the conductive first side member 211 of the first housing 210. For example, the bezel antenna (A) is disposed through at least a portion of the second side 2112 and the third side 2113 of the first side member 211 and includes at least one formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., polymer). It may include a conductive portion 227 (eg, a conductive member) that is electrically divided through the segment portions 2271 and 2272. In one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) is connected to at least one frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz) (e.g., legacy band or NR) specified via conductive portion 227. band) can be set to transmit or receive wireless signals. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a side cover 2112a disposed on the second side 2112 to cover at least a portion of the at least one segment 2271. In some embodiments, the bezel antenna A may be disposed on at least one of the first side 2111, the second side 2112, and the third side 2113. In some embodiments, the bezel antenna A may be disposed on at least one of the fourth side 2211, the fifth side 2212, and the sixth side 2213 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 is disposed in an internal space (e.g., the first space 2101 or the second space 2201) and is connected to another wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ). )), it may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., mmWave antenna module or mmWave antenna structure) arranged to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz.

According to various embodiments, the slide-in/slide-out operation of the electronic device 200 may be performed automatically. For example, the slide-in/slide-out operation of the electronic device 200 includes a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear 261 in FIG. 4) disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor 260 in FIG. 4), and a rack gear (e.g., FIG. 4) disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and gear-coupled with the pinion gear 261. It can be performed through gear combination of the rack gear 2221). In some embodiments, the drive motor 260 including the pinion gear 261 is disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, and the rack gear 2221 coupled to the pinion gear 261 is It may be placed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. For example, the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) may provide a triggering signal to change from the slide-in state to the slide-out state or to change from the slide-out state to the slide-in state. When detecting, a drive motor (eg, drive motor 260 in FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device 200 may be operated. In one embodiment, the triggering signal is a signal according to selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the rollable display 230 or a manipulation of a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device 200. It may include signals that follow. In some embodiments, the slide-in/slide-out operation of the electronic device 200 may be performed manually through user manipulation.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a second housing ( 220) has a slide-in and/or slide-out structure, but is not limited to this. For example, the electronic device 200 is divided into a second housing ( 220) may have a slide-in and/or slide-out structure. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be formed such that the length of the second side 2112 of the first housing 210 is longer than the length of the first side 2111. In this case, the length of the fifth side 2212 of the second housing 220 may also be correspondingly longer than the length of the fourth side 2211.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In describing the electronic device 200 of FIG. 4, components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 3B are assigned the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 including a first space 2101, a first housing 210 that is slidably coupled from the first housing 210 and includes a second space 2201. 2 Housing 220, a support member 240 fixed to at least a portion of the second housing 220 and at least partially bendable received in the first space 2101 according to a slide-in operation, support member 240 ) and a rollable display 230 disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing 220, and the second housing 220 is slid in a slide-in direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) from the first housing 210. ) and/or may include a driving module (eg, driving mechanism) that drives the slide-out direction (eg, y-axis direction). In one embodiment, the first housing 210 includes a first side member 211 and a first rear surface coupled with at least a portion of the first side member 211 (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member 212). It may include a cover 213. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 includes the second side member 221 and a second rear surface coupled with at least a portion of the second side member 221 (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member 221). It may include a cover 223. In one embodiment, the drive module is disposed in the first space 2101, and the drive motor 260 including the pinion gear 261 is arranged to be gear-coupled with the pinion gear 261 in the second space 2201. It may include a rack gear 2221. In one embodiment, the drive module may further include a reduction module (eg, a reduction gear assembly) arranged to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force by being coupled to the drive motor 260. In one embodiment, the drive motor 260 may be supported by a motor bracket 260a disposed on the support bracket 225 disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the drive motor 260 may be fixed to an end (e.g., edge) of the support bracket 225 in the first space 2101 in a slide-out direction (e.g., y-axis direction). . In one embodiment, the rack gear 2221 may be arranged to be fixed to the second extension member 222 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the rack gear 2221 may be integrally formed by being injected into at least a portion of the second extension member 222. In one embodiment, the rack gear 2221 may be arranged to have a length in a direction parallel to the sliding direction (eg, ±y-axis direction). Therefore, when the electronic device 200 is assembled, the pinion gear 261 can remain gear-coupled with the rack gear 2221, and the pinion gear 261, which receives the driving force from the drive motor 260, is connected to the rack gear. By moving on 2221, the second housing 220 can consequently be moved relative to the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the sliding distance of the second housing 220 may be determined by the length of the rack gear 2221.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of electronic components arranged in the second space 2201. In one embodiment, a plurality of electronic components include a first board 251 (e.g., main board), a camera module 216, a speaker 207, and a connector port 208 disposed around the first board 251. , and may include a microphone 203-1. In one embodiment, since a plurality of electronic components are disposed around the first substrate 251 in the second space 2201 of the first housing 220, efficient electrical connection may be possible. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of electronic components described above may be disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a rear bracket 224 disposed between the second extension member 222 and the second rear cover 223 in the second housing 220. . In one embodiment, the rear bracket 224 may be arranged to cover at least some of the plurality of electronic components. In one embodiment, the rear bracket 224 may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the second extension member 222. In some embodiments, rear bracket 224 may be omitted. In one embodiment, the rear bracket 224 covers a plurality of electronic components and may be arranged to support the second rear cover 223. In one embodiment, the rear bracket 224 has a slit 224a (e.g., a through hole) formed in an area corresponding to the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 217 in Figure 3b) or It may include a notch area 224c (eg, a cutting portion). In one embodiment, rear bracket 224 may include at least one antenna element 224b. In one embodiment, at least one antenna element 224b may be disposed on the outer surface of the rear bracket 224 when it is formed of an injection molded product (eg, an antenna carrier) of a dielectric material. In one embodiment, at least one antenna element 224b may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna pattern formed on the outer surface of the rear bracket 224. In some embodiments, at least one antenna element 224b may include a conductive plate attached to the outer surface of the rear bracket 224, a conductive paint, or a conductive pattern formed on the outer surface. In some embodiments, at least one antenna element 224b may be disposed to be built into the rear bracket 224 when it is molded. In one embodiment, the at least one antenna element 224b is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) disposed on the first substrate 251 to cover a designated frequency band (e.g., It can be set to transmit or receive wireless signals in the legacy band. In one embodiment, the camera module 216 and/or sensor module 217 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the slit 224a or the notch area 224a. In one embodiment, the second rear cover 223 may have at least an area corresponding to the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module 217 made transparent. In some embodiments, the second rear cover 223 may include at least a through hole formed in an area corresponding to the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module 217. In this case, the through hole can be covered through a transparent window. In some embodiments, the camera module 216 and/or sensor module 217 may be configured to operate only when the electronic device 200 is in a slide-out state.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a support bracket 225 disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the support bracket 225 is a support member disposed at one end and having a curved outer surface to support the rear surface of the support member 240 that is bent during the sliding operation of changing from the slide-out state to the slide-in state. (2252) may be included. In one embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a support structure for supporting and fixing the drive motor 260 through the motor bracket 260a. In one embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a battery seating portion 2251 to accommodate the battery. In one embodiment, the drive motor 260 may be disposed at the most end (eg, edge) of the support bracket 225 in the slide-out direction (eg, y-axis direction). For example, when assembly of the electronic device 200 is completed, the drive motor 260 is disposed at the position closest to the first substrate 251 among the electronic components disposed in the first housing 210, thereby It can help minimize the size and/or length of the flexible board (F1) (e.g., flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that electrically connects 251 and the driving motor 260. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a pair of guide rails 226 disposed on both sides of the support bracket 225 to guide both ends of the support member 240 in the sliding direction.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 is in the first extension member 212, and when the electronic device 200 is in the slide-in state, the camera module 216 disposed in the second housing 220 And/or it may include a slit 212a (eg, a through hole) disposed in an area corresponding to the sensor module 217. In one embodiment, the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module 217, when the electronic device 200 is in the slide-in state, detects the external environment through the slit 212a formed in the first housing 210. It can be detected. In some embodiments, the area of the first rear cover 213 corresponding to the camera module 216 and/or the sensor module 217 may be processed to be transparent.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a second substrate 252 (e.g., a sub-substrate) disposed between the first extension member 212 and the first rear cover 213 in the first housing 210. substrate) and an antenna member 253. In one embodiment, the second substrate 252 and the antenna member 253 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member 212. In one embodiment, the second substrate 252 and the antenna member 253 are electrically connected to the first substrate 251 through at least one electrical connection member (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board, or FRC, flexible RF cable). It can be connected to . In one embodiment, the antenna member 253 may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna to perform a wireless charging function, a neat field communication (NFC) function, and/or an electronic payment function. there is. In some embodiments, the antenna member 253 may be electrically connected to the second substrate 252 and thus may be electrically connected to the first substrate 251 through the second substrate 252 . In some embodiments, the second substrate 252 and/or the antenna member 253 are connected to the first substrate ( 251) can also be electrically connected.

According to various embodiments, the support member 240 may be guided through the guide rail 226 during a slide-in/slide-out operation. In one embodiment, the support member 240 may include a plurality of multi-bars 241 rotatably coupled to each other and guide protrusions 2411 protruding from both ends of each of the multi-bars 241. In one embodiment, the guide rail 226 may include a guide slit 2261 formed at a position corresponding to the movement trajectory of the support member 240. In one embodiment, when the support member 240 fixed to the back of the rollable display 230 is movably coupled to the guide rail 226, the guide protrusion 2411 forms a guide slit 2611. By being ridden and moved, the rollable display 230 can help reduce the phenomenon of being separated or deformed during operation.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view 500 of the electronic device 200 in a slide-in state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 slidably coupled from the first housing 210 in a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction). can do.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first side member 211. The first side member 211 includes a first side 2111 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction) and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 2111 (e.g., x-axis direction). ) a second side 2112 extending to have a second length shorter than the first length, and a third side extending substantially parallel to the first side 2111 from the second side 2112 and having a first length. It may include a side 2113.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first rear cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first side member 211.

In one embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the first side member 211 to at least a portion of the first space 2101. In one embodiment, the first extension member 212 has a first side 2121 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction), a direction substantially perpendicular from the first side 2121 ( Example: a second side 2122 extending along the -x-axis direction to have a second length shorter than the first length, extending substantially parallel to the first side 2121 from the second side 2122 and It may include a third side 2123 having a length, and a fourth side 2124 having a second length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the third side 2123 (eg, x-axis direction).

In one embodiment, at least two slits 510 may be formed in the first extension member 212. At least two slits 510 may include a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b. In one embodiment, the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b may be formed at both ends of the first extension member 212. For example, the first slit 510a may be formed near the first side 2121 of the first extension member 212. The second slit 510b may be formed near the third side 2123 of the first extension member 212.

In one embodiment, a rollable display (e.g., rollable display 230 in FIGS. 2A, 3A, and 4) has a first portion (e.g., first portion 230a in FIG. 3A) that is always visible from the outside. (e.g., a flat part) and a second part 230b extending from the first part 230a (e.g., the second part 230b in FIG. 3A) (e.g., a bendable part or a bending part). .

In one embodiment, the first portion 230a of the rollable display 230 is always viewed from the outside and moves in a third direction (e.g., z-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., y-axis direction). It can be placed facing.

In one embodiment, the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 includes the first housing ( It may be accommodated in a way that it is bent into the first space 2101 of 210) and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. For example, the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 is accommodated in a bent manner in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 in a slide-in state, so that it moves in the third direction ( It may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., -z-axis direction) that is opposite to the direction (e.g., z-axis direction).

In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the first slit 510a is formed near the first side 2121 of the first extension member 212 and near the third side 2123 of the first extension member 212. The second slit 510b formed in may be formed to correspond to at least some areas 520 and 530 of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230.

In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b correspond to at least some areas 520 and 530 of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230. As formed, when the first rear cover 213 of the electronic device 200 is viewed from above, the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b are formed in the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230. It may overlap at least some of the areas 520 and 530.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a slide-in state, the lower area of the electronic device 200 may be gripped by the user (eg, the user's hand). For example, the lower area of the electronic device 200 overlaps the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230, and at least two slits 510 formed at both ends of the first extension member 212 It may refer to a partial area of the first rear cover 213 that overlaps (e.g., the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b).

In one embodiment, as it is in a slide-in state, the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 may face a fourth direction (eg, -z-axis direction).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 controls the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 through a touch sensor circuit (e.g., the touch sensor circuit 1735 of FIG. 17) of the rollable display 230. A change in capacitance value for at least some areas 520 and 530 may be detected. For example, when the grip of the electronic device 200 is detected, at least two slits 510 formed at both ends of the first extension member 212 (e.g., a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b) ) The capacitance value of at least some areas 520 and 530 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 that overlaps may change compared to the capacitance value before the grip is detected. At this time, the changed capacitance value may exceed the specified value. In addition, when the grip of the electronic device 200 is detected, the second portion 230b overlaps the area in the first extension member 212 where the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b are not formed. The capacitance value of some other areas may maintain the capacitance value before the grip was detected, or the changed capacitance value may not exceed a specified value.

The electronic device 200 according to various embodiments corresponds to at least two slits 510 (e.g., a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b) formed at both ends of the first extension member 212. Based on whether a change in capacitance value (e.g., the changed capacitance value exceeds a specified value) is detected in at least some areas 520 and 530 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230, the electronic device The grip state of (200) can be confirmed (or determined, or detected).

In various embodiments, a rollable display ( By detecting a change in capacitance value in at least some areas 520 and 530 of the second part 230b of 230), the electronic device 200 can accurately know the grip state of the electronic device 200. As the grip state of the electronic device 200 can be accurately known, sliding malfunction of the electronic device 200 that may occur when an input for changing from the slide-in state to the slide-out state is detected is prevented or minimized. can do.

FIG. 6 is a diagram 600 of the electronic device 200 in a slide-in state and a slide-out state viewed from the rear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a diagram 700 of the electronic device 200 in a slide-in state and a slide-out state viewed from one side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

6 according to various embodiments, the first rear cover (e.g., the first rear cover 213 of FIGS. 2B and 3B) of the electronic device 200 faces a third direction (e.g., z-axis direction). This is a view looking at the first rear cover 213 in a state where it is arranged to do so. FIG. 7 according to various embodiments is a view viewed from one side with the first rear cover 213 of the electronic device 200 arranged to face a fourth direction (eg, -z-axis direction).

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , the first housing 210 extends from at least a portion of the first side member 211 to at least a portion of the first space (e.g., the first space 2101 in FIGS. 3A and 3B). It may include an extended first extension member 212. The first extension member 212 has a first side 2121 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction) and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 2121 (e.g., -x-axis direction). a second side 2122 extending along a direction) to have a second length shorter than the first length, and a third side extending substantially parallel to the first side 2121 from the second side 2122 and having a first length. It may include a side surface 2123 and a fourth side surface 2124 having a second length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the third side surface 2123 (eg, x-axis direction).

In one embodiment, at least two slits 510, for example, a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b, may be formed at both ends of the first extension member 212. For example, the first slit 510a may be formed near the first side 2121 of the first extension member 212. The second slit 510b may be formed near the third side 2123 of the first extension member 212.

In one embodiment, a rollable display (e.g., rollable display 230 in FIGS. 2A, 3A, and 4) has a first portion (e.g., first portion 230a in FIG. 3A) that is always visible from the outside. (e.g., a flat part) and a second part 230b extending from the first part 230a (e.g., the second part 230b in FIG. 3A) (e.g., a bendable part or a bending part). . The second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 is configured to move the first portion 230b of the first housing 210 in a state in which the second housing 220 is slid along the second direction (e.g., -y-axis direction). It can be accommodated in a way that it is bent into the space 2101 and placed so as not to be visible from the outside. For example, the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 is accommodated in a bent manner in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 in a slide-in state, so that it moves in the third direction ( It may be arranged to face a fourth direction (e.g., -z-axis direction) that is opposite to the direction (e.g., z-axis direction).

As shown by reference numeral <610> in FIG. 6 and <710> in FIG. 7, when the electronic device 200 is in a slide-in state, at least two slits 510 (e.g., first slit 510a) ) and the second slit 510b) may correspond to at least a partial area (eg, 520 and 530 in FIG. 5) of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230.

In one embodiment, when an input requesting a change from a slide-in state to a slide-out state is detected, the electronic device 200 opens at least two slits 510 formed at both ends of the first extension member 212 ( Example: A change in the capacitance value of at least some areas 520 and 530 of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponding to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b can be confirmed. . When it is confirmed that the changed capacitance value of some areas 520 and 530 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 exceeds the specified value, the electronic device 200 is in the grip state. This can be confirmed.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is confirmed to be in a grip state, as shown by reference numeral <650> in FIG. 6 and <750> in FIG. 7, the electronic device 200 operates a driving module (e.g., a driving motor in FIG. 4). (260)) can be controlled to switch the electronic device 200 to the slide-out state. As the electronic device 200 switches to the slide-out state, the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 may change from being invisible to being visible from the outside.

FIG. 8A illustrates at least two slits 510 (e.g., a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b) formed in the first elongated member 212, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is (800).

Referring to FIG. 8A , the electronic device 200 may include a first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ). The first housing 210 is separated from at least a portion of the first side member (e.g., the first side member 211 in FIGS. 2A to 4) into a first space (e.g., the first space 2101 in FIGS. 3A and 3B). ) may include a first extension member 212 extending to at least a portion of the. The first extension member 212 has a first side 2121 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction) and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 2121 (e.g., -x-axis direction). a second side 2122 extending along a direction) to have a second length shorter than the first length, and a third side extending substantially parallel to the first side 2121 from the second side 2122 and having a first length. A side 2123, and a fourth side (e.g., fourth side 2124 in FIG. 5) having a second length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the third side 2123 (e.g., x-axis direction). can do.

In one embodiment, at least two slits 510 (eg, a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b) may be formed in at least a portion of the first extension member 212. For example, the first slit 510a may be formed near the first side 2121 of the first extension member 212. The second slit 510b may be formed near the third side 2123 of the first extension member 212. The first slit 510a and the second slit 510b are rollable displays (e.g., FIGS. 2A and 3A) disposed at the lower portion (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the first extension member 212 in the slide-in state. A predetermined distance from the second side 2122 of the first extension member 212 is disposed to correspond to the second part of the rollable display 230 (e.g., the second part 230b in FIGS. 2A and 3A). The gap 810 may be formed to be spaced apart.

FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view 850 taken along line A-A' of reference number <610> in FIG. 6, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8B , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ) may include a first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ). The first housing 210 is separated from at least a portion of the first side member (e.g., the first side member 211 in FIGS. 2A to 4) into a first space (e.g., the first space 2101 in FIGS. 3A and 3B). ) may include a first extension member 212 extending to at least a portion of the surface and a first rear cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first side member 211. In one embodiment, the thickness 861 of the first rear cover 213 may be about 2T. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, in the slide-in state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the first extension member 212 may be disposed at a lower portion (e.g., in the z-axis direction) of the first rear cover 213. there is. The thickness 863 of the first extension member 212 may be approximately 0.1T. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, the first extension member 212 may be formed of metal (eg, aluminum (Al), stainless steel (STS), and/or copper (Cu)).

In one embodiment, at least two slits 510 may be formed in at least a portion of the first extension member 212. For example, at least two slits 510 may include a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b.

In one embodiment, the rollable display 230 may be disposed below the first extension member 212 (eg, in the z-axis direction). The rollable display 230 may include an unbreakable (UB) type OLED display (eg, curved display). The rollable display 230 may include a protection member 855 and a display panel 857. The thickness 865 of the protective member 855 may be approximately 0.03T. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, the protection member 855 may physically support the display panel 857 disposed below (eg, in the z-axis direction) and prevent the display panel 857 from being damaged. For example, the protective member 855 may be formed of polyimide tape.

In one embodiment, as the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b are formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212, the lower area of the electronic device 200 is provided with a grip (e.g., a user's grip). When the hand contacts the lower area of one side of the first rear cover 213, the electronic device 200 is activated in some area (e.g., the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b) of the rollable display 230. It is possible to detect a change in capacitance value in an area arranged to correspond to ).

In one embodiment, components (e.g., a protection member 855, a first extension member 212, and a first rear cover 213) disposed on the upper part (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the display panel 857 )) may be about 2.13T thick. When the user's hand touches one surface of the first rear cover 213 as the lower area of the electronic device 200 is gripped, the electronic device 200 is A change in capacitance value may be detected in a partial area of the rollable display 230 arranged to correspond to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b. In this regard, various embodiments will be described in FIGS. 9 and 10 described later.

FIG. 9 is a diagram 900 showing the capacitance value of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 in the structure of FIG. 8B according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

A rollable display (e.g., the rollable display 230 of FIGS. 2A and 3A) according to various embodiments may include a touch sensor circuit (e.g., the touch sensor circuit 1735 of FIG. 17 ).

In one embodiment, the touch sensor circuit may include multiple channels. For example, the plurality of channels may include a plurality of transmit channels 901 and a plurality of receive channels 903. In one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ) may check the capacitance value formed between at least one transmission channel and at least one reception channel through a touch sensor circuit. The electronic device 200 may check (or determine, or detect) the grip state of the electronic device 200 based on the capacitance value.

FIG. 9 according to various embodiments shows the structure of FIG. 8B (e.g., the display panel 857, the protection member 855, the first extension member 212, and the first rear cover 213 of FIG. 8B). This shows the capacitance value for the second part (e.g., the second part 230b of FIG. 3A) of the rollable display 230 in the stacked structure including) and the slide-in state. For example, the plurality of transmission channels 901 for the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 may include Tx32 to Tx41. The plurality of reception channels 903 for the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 may include Rx00 to Rx16. However, it is not limited to this.

Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device 200 displays channels (e.g., the first area 910 and the second area 920) of at least a partial area (e.g., the first area 910 and the second area 920) of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. Example: You can see that the capacitance value of the channels of the touch sensor circuit has changed. For example, the first area 910 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 has a first slit 510a formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 in the slide-in state. ) may be an area corresponding to The second area 920 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponds to the second slit 510b formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 in the slide-in state. It could be an area.

In one embodiment, the capacitance value of the first region 910 of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponding to the first slit 510a formed in at least a partial region of the first extension member 212 and the capacitor value of the second area 920 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponding to the first slit 510a formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 is changed. , it can be confirmed that the capacitance value of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 is greater than the capacitance value of the area excluding the first area 910 and the second area 920.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 displays electronic The device 200 can be checked in a gripped state.

FIG. 10 is a diagram 1000 illustrating a graph calculating a capacitance value for a partial area of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 of FIG. 9 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, in the graph according to FIG. 10, the x-axis represents a channel (e.g., a transmission channel including Tx32 to Tx41) 1010 of the touch sensor circuit, and the y-axis represents the first area 910 (or Capacitance value for the second portion (e.g., the second portion 230b in FIG. 3A) of the second area 920) (e.g., the rollable display (e.g., the rollable display 230 in FIGS. 2A and 3A)) It can represent the sum of (1020).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 performs a calculation using the capacitance value for the first area 910 (or the second area 920) in the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. can do. For example, in order to accurately recognize the grip state of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 uses the first area 910 (or the second area An operation can be performed to amplify the capacitance value for 920)). In one embodiment, the operation may be a sum operation. However, it is not limited to this.

The graph shown in FIG. 10 may represent a sum of capacitance values for the first area 910 (or the second area 920) in the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. For example, reference number <1030> denotes the rollable display 230 substantially corresponding to the first slit 510a (or second slit 510b) formed in a partial area of the first extension member 212. It may refer to the sum of capacitance values for an area (e.g., the first area 910 (or the second area 920) of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 determines that the summed capacitance value for the first area 910 (or second area 920) of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 is the first designated You can check whether the value is exceeded. When the summed capacitance value for the first area 910 (or second area 920) of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 exceeds the first specified value, the electronic device 200 can be checked by the grip condition. In one embodiment, the first specified value may be “about 800.” However, it is not limited to this.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view 1100 taken along line A-A' of reference number <610> in FIG. 6, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Compared to FIG. 8B, FIG. 11 shows line A-A of reference numeral <610> in FIG. 6 when the case 1110 is mounted on an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4). It may be a cross-sectional view cut along '.

Since the cross-sectional view of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 11 according to various embodiments is similar to the cross-sectional view of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 8B described above, the description of the same components can be replaced with the description of FIG. 8B.

In one embodiment, the case 1110 may be disposed on the top (eg, -z direction) of the first rear cover 213 of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the thickness 1120 of case 1110 may be approximately 5T. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, a first extension member 212 and/or a rollable display 230 (e.g., a protection member ( 855) and a display panel 857) may be disposed. In one embodiment, the thickness 861 of the first rear cover 213 is about 2T, the thickness 863 of the first extension member 212 is about 0.1T, and the thickness of the protective member 855 is ( 865) may have approximately 0.03T. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, at least two slits 510 may be formed in at least a portion of the first extension member 212. For example, at least two slits 510 may include a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b.

In one embodiment, as the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b are formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212, the lower area of the electronic device 200 is provided with a grip (e.g., a user's grip). When the hand touches one surface of the first rear cover 213, the electronic device 200 corresponds to a portion of the rollable display 230 (e.g., the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b). A change in capacitance value can be detected in an area arranged to do so.

In one embodiment, components (e.g., protection member 855, first extension member 212, first rear cover 213) disposed on the upper part (e.g., -z-axis direction) of the display panel 857 , and the thickness of the case 1110 may be about 7.13T. When the user's hand touches one surface of the first rear cover 213 as the lower area of the electronic device 200 is gripped, the electronic device 200 is A change in capacitance value may be detected in a partial area of the rollable display 230 arranged to correspond to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b. In this regard, various embodiments will be described in FIGS. 12 and 13 described later.

FIG. 12 is a diagram 1200 showing the capacitance value of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 in the structure of FIG. 11 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

A rollable display (e.g., the rollable display 230 of FIGS. 2A and 3A) according to various embodiments may include a touch sensor circuit (e.g., the touch sensor circuit 1735 of FIG. 17 ).

In one embodiment, the touch sensor circuit may include multiple channels. For example, the plurality of channels may include a plurality of transmission channels 1201 and a plurality of reception channels 1203. In one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ) may check the capacitance value formed between at least one transmission channel and at least one reception channel through a touch sensor circuit. The electronic device 200 may check (or determine, or detect) the grip state of the electronic device 200 based on the capacitance value.

FIG. 12 according to various embodiments shows the structure of FIG. 11 described above (e.g., the display panel 857, the protection member 855, the first extension member 212, the first rear cover 213, of FIG. 11). and a stacked structure including a case 1110) and a slide-in state, showing the capacitance value for the second part of the rollable display 230 (eg, the second part 230b in FIG. 3A). For example, the plurality of transmission channels 1201 for the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 may include Tx32 to Tx41. A plurality of receiving channels 1203 for the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 may include Rx00 to Rx16. However, it is not limited to this.

Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device 200 displays channels (e.g., the first area 1210 and the second area 1220) of at least a portion of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. Example: You can see that the capacitance value of the channels of the touch sensor circuit has changed. For example, the first area 1210 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 has a first slit 510a formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 in the slide-in state. ) may be an area corresponding to The second area 1220 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponds to the second slit 510b formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 in the slide-in state. It could be an area.

In one embodiment, the capacitance value of the first area 1210 of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponding to the first slit 510a formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 and the capacitor value of the second area 1220 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 corresponding to the first slit 510a formed in at least a partial area of the first extension member 212 is changed. , it can be confirmed that the capacitance value of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 is greater than the capacitance value of the area excluding the first area 1210 and the second area 1220.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 displays electronic The device 200 can be checked in a gripped state.

FIG. 13 is a diagram 1300 illustrating a graph calculating a capacitance value for a partial area of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 of FIG. 12 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 13, in the graph according to FIG. 13, the x-axis represents a channel (e.g., a transmission channel including Tx32 to Tx41) 1010 of the touch sensor circuit, and the y-axis represents the first area 1210 (or A capacitance value for the second portion (e.g., the second portion 230b in FIG. 3A) of the second region 1220 (e.g., the rollable display (e.g., the rollable display 230 in FIGS. 2A and 3A)) It can represent the sum of (1320).

Referring to FIG. 13, in the graph according to FIG. 13, the x-axis represents the touch sensor circuit channel (e.g., transmission channel) 1310, and the y-axis represents the first area 1210 (or second area 1220) (e.g., The second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 may represent a sum 1320 of capacitance values for the first area 1210 (or the second area 1220).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 performs an operation using the capacitance value for the first area 1210 (or the second area 1220) in the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. can do. For example, in order to accurately recognize the grip state of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 uses the first area 1210 (or the second area An operation can be performed to amplify the capacitance value for 1220)). In one embodiment, the operation may be a sum operation. However, it is not limited to this.

The graph shown in FIG. 13 may represent a sum of capacitance values for the first area 1210 (or the second area 1220) in the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. For example, reference number <1330> denotes the rollable display 230 substantially corresponding to the first slit 510a (or second slit 510b) formed in a partial area of the first extension member 212. It may mean the sum of capacitance values for an area (e.g., the first area 1210 (or the second area 1220) of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 determines that the summed capacitance value for the first area 1210 (or the second area 1220) of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 is a second designated You can check whether the value is exceeded. When the summed capacitance value for the first area 1210 (or second area 1220) of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 exceeds the second specified value, the electronic device 200 can be checked by the grip condition. In one embodiment, the second specified value may be “about 300.” However, it is not limited to this.

11 according to various embodiments, the case 1100 is mounted on the electronic device 200 and components (e.g., The thickness of the protection member 855, the first extension member 212, the first rear cover 213, and the case 1110 is about 7.13T, and the upper part of the display panel 857 according to the embodiment of FIG. 9 It may be thicker than about 2.13T, which is the thickness of the components (e.g., the protective member 855, the first extension member 212, and the first rear cover 213) disposed in the -z-axis direction. . Accordingly, the capacitance value for the first area 1110 and the second area 1120 in the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 shown in FIG. 12 is the rollable display shown in FIG. 9 ( The second portion 230b of 230 may have a capacitance value smaller than that of the first and second regions 910 and 920 .

In various embodiments, the capacitance value for the first area 1110 and the second area 1120 in the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 shown in FIG. 12 is the roller shown in FIG. 9. As the second portion 230b of the display 230 has a smaller capacitance value than the capacitance values for the first and second regions 910 and 920, the grip state of the electronic device 200 in FIG. 13 is The second specified value for determining the grip state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., about 300) may be set to be smaller than the first specified value for determining the grip state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., about 800) in FIG. 10 .

In various embodiments, the thickness of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the thickness of components disposed on the top of the display panel 857 (e.g., -z-axis direction)) according to the stacked structure of the electronic device 200 is considered. ) By setting the reference values (e.g., first designated value, second designated value) for determining the grip state differently, the grip state of the electronic device 200 regardless of the thickness according to the laminated structure of the electronic device 200. can be recognized accurately.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating at least two slits 510 (e.g., a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b) formed in the first extension member 212 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is (1400).

FIG. 14 according to various embodiments is a view showing the first extension member 212 when viewed from above.

Referring to reference number <1410> in FIG. 14, at least two slits 510, for example, a first slit 510a and a second slit 510b, may be disposed at both ends of the first extension member 212. there is. For example, the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b are, in the slide-in state, the second part (e.g., the rollable display 230 of FIGS. 2A and 3A) of the rollable display. : Can be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the second portion 230b of FIG. 3A.

In one embodiment, the active area of the rollable display 230 may have a size of approximately 157.61*64.48 mm. However, it is not limited to this. In one embodiment, the minimum size of an area (eg, channel) that can recognize a user input (eg, touch input or hovering input) in the active area of the rollable display 230 may be approximately 3.8*3.8mm.

In various embodiments, the minimum size of the area (e.g., channel) that can recognize (or detect) user input (e.g., touch input or hovering input) in the active area of the rollable display 230 is about 3.8*3.8. Considering that mm, the slits (e.g., the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b) can recognize a size of at least about 3.8*3.8mm (e.g., a user input (e.g., a touch input or a hovering input) It can be formed to have a minimum size.

It is not limited to this, and referring to reference number <1450> in FIG. 14, the first extension member 212 includes at least one third slit 510c in addition to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b. ) can be formed. For example, at least one third slit 510c may be formed in at least a partial area between the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b. At least one third slit 510c may be formed to have a size of at least about 3.8*3.8mm (eg, the minimum size capable of recognizing a user input (eg, touch input or hovering input)).

In addition to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b, the first extension member 212 shown by reference number <1450> in FIG. 14 according to various embodiments includes at least one third slit 510c. As formed, when the lower area of the electronic device 200 is gripped (e.g., the user's hand touches the lower area of one side of the first rear cover 213), it corresponds to at least one third slit 510c. As changes in capacitance values are further detected in some areas of the rollable display 230 arranged to do so, the accuracy (or recognition) of checking the grip state of the electronic device 200 may increase.

FIG. 15 is a diagram 1500 for explaining a method of checking whether the electronic device 200 is gripped, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

5 to 14 according to various embodiments, a second portion (e.g., the second portion 230b of FIG. 3a) of a rollable display (e.g., the rollable display 230 of FIGS. 2a and 3a) In some areas (e.g., at least a partial area of the first extension member (e.g., the first extension member 212 in FIG. 4) included in the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 4) Based on the change in capacitance value for the formed first slit (e.g., the first slit 510a in FIG. 5) and the area corresponding to the second slit (e.g., the second slit 510b in FIG. 5) , it has been described as checking whether the electronic device 200 is gripped, but it is not limited to this.

In FIG. 15 according to various embodiments, it is assumed that the electronic device 200 is gripped by the user's hand 1501 in the slide-in state.

Referring to FIG. 15, in the slide-in state, as the electronic device 200 is gripped by the user's hand 1501, the electronic device 200 is touched (or hovered) by the user's hand 1501. A change in the first capacitance value may be detected in both end areas 1510 of the first portion 230a of the rollable display 230.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a bezel antenna (e.g., bezel antenna A in FIGS. 2A to 3B) disposed through at least a portion of the first side member 211 of the first housing 210. It can be included. For example, one of the bezel antennas (A) is disposed through at least a portion of the second side 2112 of the first side member 211 and includes at least one segment formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., polymer) It may include a conductive portion 227 (eg, a conductive member) that is electrically divided through 2271 and 2272). A wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) transmits a wireless signal in at least one frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz) (e.g., legacy band or NR band) designated through the conductive portion 227. Can be set to transmit or receive.

In one embodiment, a grip sensor may be electrically connected to the conductive member 227.

In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, as the lower area of the electronic device 200 is gripped by the user's hand 1501, the electronic device 200 uses a grip sensor electrically connected to the conductive member 227. A change in the second capacitance value can be detected through.

A first slit 510a and a second slit 510b may be formed in at least a portion of the first extension member 212 according to the embodiment of FIGS. 5 to 14 described above. The electronic device 200 includes the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 disposed to correspond to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b formed in at least a portion of the first extension member 212. A change in the third capacitance value may be detected in area 1530.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may check the grip state of the electronic device 200 based on the change in the first capacitance value, the change in the second capacitance value, and the change in the third capacitance value.

It is not limited to this, and the electronic device 200 determines at least one of a change in the first capacitance value, a change in the second capacitance value, and a change in the third capacitance value, and based on this, the electronic device 200 You can check the grip condition.

Alternatively, a priority for checking the grip state of the electronic device 200 may be preset. For example, when a change in at least two capacitance values of a change in the first capacitance value, a change in the second capacitance value, and a change in the third capacitance value are detected, the electronic device 200 detects the change in the two capacitance values. The grip state of the electronic device 200 can be confirmed based on the change in the capacitance value with a high priority.

FIG. 16 is a diagram 1600 showing the capacitance value of the rollable display 230 according to FIG. 15 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 16 , a rollable display (eg, the rollable display 230 of FIGS. 2A and 3A ) may include a touch sensor circuit (eg, the touch sensor circuit 1735 of FIG. 17 ). For example, a touch sensor circuit may include multiple channels. For example, the plurality of channels may include a plurality of transmission channels (e.g., a plurality of transmission channels 901 in FIG. 9, a plurality of transmission channels 1201 in FIG. 12), and a plurality of reception channels (e.g., It may include a plurality of reception channels 903 in FIG. 9 and a plurality of reception channels 1203 in FIG. 12). Although not shown, a plurality of transmission channels for the rollable display 230 may include Tx00 to Tx41. A plurality of reception channels for the rollable display 230 may include Rx00 to Rx16. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4 ) may check the capacitance value formed between at least one transmission channel and at least one reception channel through a touch sensor circuit.

For example, the electronic device 200 may be connected to both end areas 1510 of the first part 230a of the rollable display 230 (e.g., the area where the finger of the user's hand 1501 in FIG. 15 is in contact or a nearby area). ) changes to a value exceeding a specified value, and/or at least two slits (e.g., a first slit (e.g., first slit 510a in FIG. 5 ) and a second slit (e.g., FIG. 5 ) A partial area 1530 of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 disposed to correspond to the second slit 510b of 5 (e.g., the area in contact with the user's palm in FIG. 15 or an area close to it) When detecting that the capacitance value for changes to a value exceeding a specified value, it can be confirmed (or determined) that the electronic device 200 is gripped by the user's hand 1501.

Although not shown, the electronic device 200 further detects a change in the second capacitance value through a grip sensor electrically connected to a conductive member (e.g., the conductive member 227 in FIGS. 2A to 3B), and based on this, The grip state of the electronic device 200 can be checked.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram 1700 illustrating an electronic device 1701 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 17, an electronic device 1701 (e.g., electronic device 101 in FIG. 1, electronic device 200 in FIG. 2A) includes a wireless communication circuit 1710 (e.g., communication module 190 in FIG. 1). ), memory 1720 (e.g., memory 130 in FIG. 1), rollable display 1730 (e.g., display module 160 in FIG. 1, rollable display 230 in FIG. 2A), and/or It may include a processor 1740 (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless communication circuit 1710 (e.g., communication module 190 of FIG. 1) establishes a communication channel with an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102 of FIG. 1), It can support sending and receiving various data with external electronic devices.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the memory 1720 (e.g., the memory 130 of FIG. 1) is a program (e.g., the program of FIG. 1) for processing and control of the processor 1740 of the electronic device 1701. 140)), an operating system (OS) (e.g., the operating system 142 of FIG. 1), various applications, and/or performs a function of storing input/output data, and manages the overall operation of the electronic device 1701. Programs that control operations can be stored. The memory 1720 can store various instructions that can be performed by the processor 1740.

In one embodiment, the memory 1720 allows the electronic device 1701 to transition from a slide-in state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 2A and 2B) to a slide-out state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 3A and 3B). Based on detecting the requested input, instructions for checking the grip state of the electronic device 1701 may be stored. The memory 1720 may store instructions for checking whether the electronic device 1701 is gripped based on a change in the capacitance value of at least a partial area of the second portion 1733 of the rollable display 1730. The memory 1720 changes the capacitance value of at least a portion of the first portion 1731 of the rollable display 1730 and/or changes the electrical conductivity of the conductive member (e.g., the conductive member 227 in FIGS. 2A to 3B). Based on the change in capacitance value detected through the grip sensor connected to , instructions for checking whether the electronic device 1701 is gripped can be stored.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 1701 is confirmed to be in the grip state, the memory 1720 controls the driving module (e.g., the driving motor 260 in FIG. 4) to place the electronic device 1701 in the slide-out state ( Example: Instructions for switching to the states of FIGS. 3A and 3B can be stored. The memory 1720 may store instructions for switching the electronic device 1701 to the slide-in state based on detecting an input requesting a change from the slide-out state to the slide-in state.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rollable display 1730 (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1, the rollable display 230 in FIGS. 2A and 3A) has a first portion ( 1731) (eg, the first part 230a in FIG. 3A) and a second part 1733 extending from the first part 1731 (eg, the second part 230b in FIG. 3A). In the slide-in state, the second part 1733 of the rollable display 230 is in the first space (e.g., FIGS. 3A and 4) of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 4). It may be accommodated in a way that it is bent into the first space 2101 of FIG. 3B and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. At least a portion of the second part 1733 of the rollable display 230 may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part 1731 and be visible from the outside in a slide-out state.

In one embodiment, rollable display 1730 may include touch sensor circuit 1735. For example, the touch sensor circuit 1735 may include a plurality of channels. For example, the plurality of channels may include a plurality of transmission channels (e.g., a plurality of transmission channels 901 in FIG. 9, a plurality of transmission channels 1201 in FIG. 12) and a plurality of reception channels (e.g., It may include a plurality of reception channels 903 of 9 and a plurality of reception channels 1203 of FIG. 12).

In one embodiment, the touch sensor circuit 1735 may detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific location of the rollable display 1730. For example, the touch sensor circuit 1735 may detect a touch input or hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) for a specific position of the rollable display 1730. . The touch sensor circuit 1735 may transmit information (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) about the detected touch input or hovering input to the processor 1740.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 1740 (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) may include, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU) and an operating system (OS). Alternatively, a plurality of hardware components connected to the processor 1740 can be controlled by running an embedded software program. The processor 1740 may control a plurality of hardware components according to instructions (eg, program 140 of FIG. 1) stored in the memory 1720.

In one embodiment, the processor 1740 may detect an input requesting that the electronic device 1701 transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state. For example, an input requesting a transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state may be a user input (e.g., touch input) that selects an object displayed on the display 1730 or a physical input included in the electronic device 1701. It may include input according to the operation of a button (e.g., key button). The processor 1740 operates on the rollable display 1730 disposed to correspond to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b formed in at least a portion of the first extension member 212 through the touch sensor circuit 1735. The capacitance value of the second part 1733 can be confirmed. The processor 1740 may check whether the electronic device 1701 is in a grip state based on a change in the value of capacitance. When the electronic device 1701 is confirmed to be in the grip state, the processor 1740 may control the driving module (e.g., the driving motor 260 in FIG. 4) to switch to the slide-out state.

The electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include a side member 211 and an extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the side member 211 to at least a portion of the space 2101. It may include a first housing 210 that includes. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a second housing 220 that is slidably coupled to the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a driving module 260 disposed in the space of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 include a first slit 510a formed near the first side 2121 of the elongated member 212 and a first slit 510a formed near the first side 2121 of the elongated member 212. It may include a second slit 510b formed near the second side 2123 parallel to the . In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 include a touch sensor circuit 1735, a first portion 230a and 1731 visible from the outside in a slide-in state, and a first portion 230a and 1731 that are visible from the outside. It may include a rollable display 230, 1730 including second parts 230b, 1733 that extend and are accommodated in the space of the second housing 220 and are disposed to correspond to the extension member 212. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a processor operatively connected to the driving module 260 and the rollable displays 230 and 1730. In one embodiment, the processor 120 or 1740 may detect an input requesting a transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state. In one embodiment, the processor 120, 1740 is configured to detect the second portion of the rollable display 230, 1730 corresponding to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b through the touch sensor circuit 1735 ( You can check the capacitance value of 230b, 1733). In one embodiment, the processor 120 or 1740 may check whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state based on a change in the value of capacitance. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is confirmed to be in the grip state, the processor 120 or 1740 may control the driving module 260 to switch to the slide-out state.

In one embodiment, the touch sensor circuit 1735 may include multiple channels.

In one embodiment, the plurality of channels of the touch sensor circuit 1735 may include a plurality of transmission channels 901 and 1201 and a plurality of reception channels 903 and 1203.

In one embodiment, the processors 120 and 1740 may check changes in capacitance values formed between at least one transmission channel and at least one reception channel through the touch sensor circuit 1735.

In one embodiment, at least one third slit 510c may be formed in at least a partial area of the extension member 212.

In one embodiment, at least one third slit 510c may be formed in at least a partial area between the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b.

In one embodiment, the size of the first slit 510a, the second slit 510b, and the at least one third slit 510c is at least one channel among a plurality of channels constituting the touch sensor circuit 1735. It can be formed to have a size corresponding to .

In one embodiment, the size corresponding to one channel among the plurality of channels may be the minimum size capable of recognizing a touch input or hovering input depending on the grip state.

In one embodiment, the processors 120 and 1740 may add the capacitance values for the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230. In one embodiment, the processor 120 or 1740 may determine whether the summed capacitance value exceeds a specified value. In one embodiment, the processors 120 and 1740 may confirm that the electronic devices 101, 200 and 1701 are in a grip state when the summed capacitance value exceeds a specified value.

In one embodiment, the processor 120 or 1740 may check a change in the second capacitance value for a partial area of the first portion 230a or 1731 of the rollable display 230 or 1730. In one embodiment, the processor 120 or 1740 may determine whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the second capacitance.

In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a conductive member 227 formed on one side of the side member 211 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a grip sensor electrically connected to the conductive member 227.

In one embodiment, the processors 120 and 1740 may check a change in the value of the third capacitance detected through the grip sensor. In one embodiment, the processor 120 or 1740 may determine whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the third capacitance.

In one embodiment, an input requesting a transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state may include a user input for selecting an object displayed on the rollable display 230 or 1730.

In one embodiment, the input requesting a change from the slide-in state to the slide-out state may include an input based on the manipulation of a physical button included in the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701.

FIG. 18 illustrates a method for switching the state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state) based on the grip state of the electronic device 200, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is a flowchart (1800) to explain the method.

Referring to FIG. 18, in operation 1810, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1701 of FIG. 17) slides out from the slide-in state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B). An input requesting a transition to a state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 3A and 3B) may be detected. For example, an input requesting a transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state may be a user input (e.g., touch) that selects an object displayed on a rollable display (e.g., the rollable display 1730 of FIG. 17). It may include input) or input according to the manipulation of a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device 1701.

In one embodiment, in operation 1820, the electronic device 1701 detects a first slit (e.g., the first slit 510a of FIG. 5) through a touch sensor circuit (e.g., the touch sensor circuit 1735 of FIG. 17) and The capacitance value of the second portion 1733 of the rollable display 1730 disposed to correspond to the second slit (e.g., the second slit 510b in FIG. 5) can be confirmed.

For example, the first housing of the electronic device 1701 (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A to 4) includes a first side member (e.g., the first side member 211 in FIGS. 2A to 4). ) includes a first extension member (e.g., the first extension member 212 in FIG. 4) extending from at least a portion of the first space (e.g., the first space 2101 in FIGS. 3A and 3B) to at least a portion of the first space (e.g., the first space 2101 in FIGS. 3A and 3B) can do. A first slit 510a and a second slit 510b may be formed in the first extension member 212. For example, the first slit 510a may be formed near the first side of the first extension member 212 (eg, the first side 2121 in FIG. 5 ). The second slit 510b may be formed near the third side (eg, third side 2123 in FIG. 5) of the first extension member 212. The electronic device 1701 includes at least two slits 510 (e.g., a first slit 510a and a second slit 510a) formed near the first side 2121 and the third side 2123 of the first extension member 212. At least a partial area (e.g., 520 and 530 of FIG. 5 , first area 910 and second area of FIG. 9 ) of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230 arranged to correspond to the slit 510b A change in capacitance value may be detected in (920), the first area (1310) and the second area (1320) of FIG. 13).

In one embodiment, the electronic device 1701 may check whether the electronic device 1701 is in a grip state based on a change in the value of capacitance in operation 1830.

For example, the electronic device 1701 can check whether the changed capacitance value exceeds a specified value, and based on this, check whether the electronic device 1701 is in a grip state.

For another example, the electronic device 1701 may display the first areas 910 and 1310 (or the second area ( A sum operation can be performed to amplify the capacitance values for 920, 1320)). Performing the sum operation may be to accurately recognize the grip of the electronic device 1701 by amplifying the capacitance values by summing them. It is possible to check whether the capacitance value added by the sum operation exceeds the first designated value (or the second designated value), and based on this, it can be confirmed whether the electronic device 1701 is in the grip state.

It is not limited to this, and as seen in FIG. 15, the electronic device 1701 includes both end areas (e.g., both end areas 1510 of FIG. 15) of the first part 1731 of the rollable display 1730 (e.g., A change in capacitance value for the area in contact with the user's hand or a nearby area in FIG. 15 and/or detected through a grip sensor electrically connected to a conductive member (e.g., the conductive member 227 in FIGS. 2A to 3B). Based on the change in the second capacitance value, the grip state of the electronic device 1701 can be confirmed.

In one embodiment, in operation 1840, when the electronic device 1701 is confirmed to be in the grip state, the electronic device 1701 controls the driving module (e.g., the driving motor 260 in FIG. 4) to move it to the slide-out state. You can switch.

In one embodiment, although not shown, when the electronic device 1701 detects an input requesting a change from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the electronic device 1701 controls the driving module 260, Can be converted to slide-in state. For example, an input requesting a transition from a slide-out state to a slide-in state may be a user input (e.g., touch input) for selecting an object displayed on the display 1730 or a physical button included in the electronic device 1701. It may include input according to the operation of (e.g. key button).

In one embodiment, when an input requesting a change from the slide-out state to the slide-in state is detected, the electronic device 1701 may not perform an operation to check the grip state of the electronic device 1701. For example, in the case of the slide-out state, it is relatively likely that the user is gripping (e.g., using) the electronic device 1701, so requesting a transition from the slide-out state to the slide-in state When an input is detected, an operation to check the grip state of the electronic device 1701 may not be performed.

18 according to various embodiments, when an input requesting a transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state is detected, the capacitance value for the second part 230b of the rollable display 230 is changed. By checking, the grip state of the electronic device 1701 can be accurately recognized. By accurately recognizing the grip state of the electronic device 1701, a sliding malfunction of the electronic device 1701 that may occur when an input for changing from the slide-in state to the slide-out state is detected (e.g., the grip state is changed to It is possible to prevent or minimize the phenomenon of changing to the slide-out state even though it is not.

In the grip sensing method of the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) has a space between the side member 211 and at least a portion of the side member 211. It may include a first housing 210 including an extension member 212 extending to at least a portion of 2101 . In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a second housing 220 that is slidably coupled to the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a driving module 260 disposed in the space of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 include a first slit 510a formed near the first side 2121 of the elongated member 212 and a first slit 510a formed near the first side 2121 of the elongated member 212. It may include a second slit 510b formed near the second side 2123 parallel to the . In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 include a touch sensor circuit 1735, a first portion 230a and 1731 visible from the outside in a slide-in state, and a first portion 230a and 1731 that are visible from the outside. It may include rollable displays 230 and 1730 including second parts 230b and 1733 that extend and are accommodated in the space of the second housing 220 and are disposed to correspond to the extension member 212 . In one embodiment, the grip sensing method may include detecting an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state. In one embodiment, the grip sensing method includes controlling the second portion of the rollable display 230, 1730 corresponding to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b through the touch sensor circuit 1735. It may include an operation of checking the capacitance value of (230b, 1733). In one embodiment, the grip sensing method may include checking whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the capacitance. In one embodiment, the grip sensing method may include controlling the driving module 260 to switch to the slide-out state when the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is confirmed to be in the grip state. there is.

In one embodiment, the operation of checking the value of the capacitance of the second portions 230b and 1733 of the rollable displays 230 and 1730 includes, in a slide-out state, the first slit 510a and the second slit ( It may include an operation of checking the capacitance value of the second portion 230b, 1733 of the rollable display 230, 1730 disposed corresponding to 510b).

In one embodiment, the touch sensor circuit 1735 may include a plurality of channels.

In one embodiment, the plurality of channels of the touch sensor circuit 1735 may include a plurality of transmission channels 901 and 1201 and a plurality of reception channels 903 and 1203.

In one embodiment, the operation of checking the value of the capacitance of the second portion (230b, 1733) of the rollable display (230, 1730) includes at least one transmission channel and at least one through the touch sensor circuit 1735. It may include an operation of checking a change in the capacitance value formed between the receiving channels.

In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 include at least one third slit formed in at least a partial area between the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b in the extension member 212. (510c) may further be included.

In one embodiment, the sizes of the first slit 510a, the second slit 510b, and the at least one third slit 510c are at least as large as a plurality of channels constituting the touch sensor circuit 1735. It may have a size corresponding to one of the channels.

In one embodiment, the size corresponding to the one channel among the plurality of channels may be the minimum size capable of recognizing a touch input or hovering input according to the grip state.

In one embodiment, the operation of checking the grip state may include adding up the capacitance values of the second part 230b of the rollable display 230. In one embodiment, the operation of checking the grip state may include the operation of checking whether the summed capacitance value exceeds a specified value. In one embodiment, the operation of confirming the grip state may include the operation of confirming the electronic device 101, 200, 1701 as the grip state when the summed capacitance value exceeds the specified value. there is.

In one embodiment, the operation of checking whether the electronic device (101, 200, or 1701) is in a grip state is performed on a partial area of the first portion (230a, 1731) of the rollable display (230, 1730). It may include an operation of checking a change in the second capacitance value. In one embodiment, the operation of checking whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state is based on a change in the value of the second capacitance. It may include an operation to check whether the status is present or not.

In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a conductive member 227 formed on one side of the side member 211 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 may include a grip sensor electrically connected to the conductive member 227.

In one embodiment, the operation of checking whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state may include checking a change in the value of the third capacitance detected through the grip sensor. In one embodiment, the operation of checking whether the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701 is in a grip state is based on a change in the value of the third capacitance. It may include an operation to check whether the status is present or not.

In one embodiment, an input requesting a transition from a slide-in state to a slide-out state may include a user input for selecting an object displayed on the rollable display 230 or 1730.

In one embodiment, the input requesting a change from the slide-in state to the slide-out state may include an input based on the manipulation of a physical button included in the electronic device 101, 200, or 1701.

In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in the specification and drawings are merely presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical content according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to aid understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It is not intended to limit it. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of the various embodiments of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. .

101, 200, 1701: electronic device 210: first housing
220: second housing 212: extension member
260: driving module 510a: first slit
510b: second slit 230, 1730: rollable display
1740: processor

Claims (20)

In the electronic device (101, 200, 1701),
A first housing 210 including a side member 211 and an extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the side member 211 to at least a portion of the space 2101;
a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing 210;
A driving module 260 disposed in the space of the first housing 210;
a first slit (510a) formed near the first side (2121) of the extension member (212);
a second slit (510b) formed near the second side (2123) parallel to the first side (2121) of the extension member (212);
The touch sensor circuit 1735, the first parts 230a and 1731 visible from the outside in the slide-in state, and the A rollable display (230, 1730) including a second portion (230b, 1733) disposed to correspond to the extension member (212); and
Comprising a processor operatively connected to the driving module 260 and the rollable display 230, 1730,
The processors 120 and 1740,
Detecting an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state,
The value of the capacitance of the second portions 230b and 1733 of the rollable display 230 and 1730 corresponding to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b is determined through the touch sensor circuit 1735. Check,
Based on the change in the value of the capacitance, determine whether the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in a grip state, and
When the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is confirmed to be in the grip state, the electronic device is configured to control the driving module (260) to switch to the slide-out state. According to claim 1,
The touch sensor circuit 1735 includes a plurality of channels, and
The plurality of channels include a plurality of transmission channels (901, 1201) and a plurality of reception channels (903, 1203). According to claim 2,
The processors 120 and 1740,
An electronic device configured to check a change in the capacitance value formed between at least one transmission channel and at least one reception channel through the touch sensor circuit 1735. According to claim 1,
At least one third slit 510c is formed in at least a portion of the extension member 212, and
The at least one third slit (510c) is formed in at least a partial area between the first slit (510a) and the second slit (510b). According to claim 4,
The size of the first slit 510a, the second slit 510b, and the at least one third slit 510c is at least equal to one channel among a plurality of channels constituting the touch sensor circuit 1735. An electronic device formed to have corresponding sizes. According to claim 5,
The size corresponding to the one channel among the plurality of channels is the minimum size capable of recognizing a touch input or hovering input according to the grip state. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The processors 120 and 1740,
Adding up the capacitance values for the second part 230b of the rollable display 230,
Check whether the summed capacitance value exceeds a specified value,
An electronic device configured to confirm that the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in the grip state when the summed capacitance value exceeds the specified value. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The processors 120 and 1740,
Confirming a change in the second capacitance value for a partial area of the first portion (230a, 1731) of the rollable display (230, 1730), and
An electronic device configured to determine whether the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the second capacitance. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A conductive member 227 formed on one side of the side member 211 of the first housing 210;
Further comprising a grip sensor electrically connected to the conductive member 227,
The processors 120 and 1740,
Check the change in the value of the third capacitance detected through the grip sensor, and
An electronic device configured to determine whether the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the third capacitance. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The input requesting a change from the slide-in state to the slide-out state is a user input for selecting an object displayed on the rollable display (230, 1730) or included in the electronic device (101, 200, 1701). An electronic device that includes input through the operation of a physical button. In the grip sensing method of the electronic device (101, 200, 1701),
The electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 are:
A first housing 210 including a side member 211 and an extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the side member 211 to at least a portion of the space 2101;
a second housing 220 slidably coupled to the first housing 210;
a driving module 260 disposed in the space of the first housing 210;
a first slit (510a) formed near the first side (2121) of the extension member (212);
a second slit (510b) formed near the second side (2123) parallel to the first side (2121) of the extension member (212); and
A touch sensor circuit 1735, a first part 230a, 1731 visible from the outside in a slide-in state, and the first part 230a, 1731 extending from the first part 230a, 1731 and being accommodated in the space of the second housing 220. A rollable display (230, 1730) including a second portion (230b, 1733) arranged to correspond to the extension member (212),
The grip sensing method is,
detecting an input requesting a transition from the slide-in state to the slide-out state;
The value of the capacitance of the second portions 230b and 1733 of the rollable display 230 and 1730 corresponding to the first slit 510a and the second slit 510b is determined through the touch sensor circuit 1735. Action to confirm;
An operation of checking whether the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the capacitance; and
When the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is confirmed to be in the grip state, the method includes controlling the driving module (260) to switch to the slide-out state. According to claim 11,
The touch sensor circuit 1735 includes a plurality of channels, and
The method wherein the plurality of channels include a plurality of transmit channels (901, 1201) and a plurality of receive channels (903, 1203). According to claim 12,
The operation of checking the capacitance value of the second portion (230b, 1733) of the rollable display (230, 1730) is,
A method comprising checking a change in the capacitance value formed between at least one transmission channel and at least one reception channel through the touch sensor circuit 1735. According to claim 11,
The method further includes at least one third slit (510c) formed in at least a portion of the extension member (212) between the first slit (510a) and the second slit (510b). According to claim 14,
The size of the first slit 510a, the second slit 510b, and the at least one third slit 510c is at least equal to one channel among a plurality of channels constituting the touch sensor circuit 1735. How to have corresponding sizes. According to claim 15,
The size corresponding to the one channel among the plurality of channels is the minimum size capable of recognizing a touch input or hovering input according to the grip state. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 16,
The operation to check the grip state is,
An operation of summing the capacitance values of the second portion 230b of the rollable display 230;
Checking whether the summed capacitance value exceeds a specified value; and
A method comprising confirming the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) in the grip state when the summed capacitance value exceeds the specified value. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 17,
The operation of checking whether the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 are in a grip state includes:
An operation of checking a change in a second capacitance value for a partial area of the first portion (230a, 1731) of the rollable display (230, 1730); and
A method including determining whether the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the second capacitance. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 18,
The electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 are:
A conductive member 227 formed on one side of the side member 211 of the first housing 210; and
Further comprising a grip sensor electrically connected to the conductive member 227,
The operation of checking whether the electronic devices 101, 200, and 1701 are in a grip state includes:
An operation of checking a change in the value of a third capacitance detected through the grip sensor; and
A method including determining whether the electronic device (101, 200, 1701) is in a grip state based on a change in the value of the third capacitance. The method according to any one of claims 11 to 19,
The input requesting a change from the slide-in state to the slide-out state is a user input for selecting an object displayed on the rollable display (230, 1730) or included in the electronic device (101, 200, 1701). A method of including input according to the operation of a physical button.

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