WO2022004913A1 - Équipement électronique à antenne - Google Patents

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WO2022004913A1
WO2022004913A1 PCT/KR2020/008557 KR2020008557W WO2022004913A1 WO 2022004913 A1 WO2022004913 A1 WO 2022004913A1 KR 2020008557 W KR2020008557 W KR 2020008557W WO 2022004913 A1 WO2022004913 A1 WO 2022004913A1
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조일남
김정욱
김광석
유종원
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엘지전자 주식회사
한국과학기술원
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H01Q1/241—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM
    • H01Q1/242—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use
    • H01Q1/243—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use with built-in antennas
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/36—Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewith
    • H01Q1/38—Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewith formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/44—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna, e.g. means for giving an antenna an aesthetic aspect
    • H01Q1/46—Electric supply lines or communication lines
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04B—TRANSMISSION
    • H04B7/00—Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
    • H04B7/02—Diversity systems; Multi-antenna system, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas
    • H04B7/04—Diversity systems; Multi-antenna system, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas
    • H04B7/0413—MIMO systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/026—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components

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  • the present specification relates to an electronic device having an antenna.
  • a specific implementation relates to a transparent antenna implemented in a display of an electronic device.
  • Electronic devices may be divided into mobile/portable terminals and stationary terminals according to whether they can be moved. Again, the electronic device can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal depending on whether the user can directly carry the electronic device.
  • the functions of electronic devices are diversifying. For example, there are functions for data and voice communication, photo and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and output of images or videos to the display unit.
  • Some terminals add an electronic game play function or perform a multimedia player function.
  • recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.
  • Such electronic devices have diversified functions, they are implemented in the form of multimedia devices equipped with complex functions such as, for example, taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, and receiving games and broadcasts. have.
  • a wireless communication system using LTE communication technology has recently been commercialized for electronic devices to provide various services.
  • a wireless communication system using 5G communication technology will be commercialized in the future to provide various services.
  • a part of the LTE frequency band may be allocated to provide 5G communication service.
  • the mobile terminal may be configured to provide 5G communication services in various frequency bands. Recently, attempts have been made to provide a 5G communication service using the Sub6 band below the 6GHz band. However, in the future, it is expected that 5G communication service will be provided using millimeter wave (mmWave) band other than Sub6 band for faster data rate.
  • mmWave millimeter wave
  • the antenna may be disposed inside the electronic device or inside the display.
  • the transparent antenna provided in the display is implemented with a metal mesh grid structure or a transparent material, there is a problem in that conductivity is reduced.
  • the transparent antenna may be disposed inside or on the display to increase communication capacity without changing the exterior design of the 5G vehicle, mobile terminal, or electronic device.
  • IBW impedance bandwidth
  • Another object is to provide an antenna made of a transparent material that operates in the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band.
  • Another object of the present specification is to propose an antenna structure for wideband operation with one antenna module up to the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band.
  • Another object of the present specification is to propose a multi-mode/multi-band antenna structure for wide-band operation with one antenna module up to the WiFi band and 5G Sub6 band.
  • Another object of the present specification is to improve communication performance by arranging a plurality of transparent antennas on a display of an electronic device.
  • the electronic device may include a display configured to display information on a screen; and a transparent antenna implemented as a metal mesh pattern or a metal pattern made of a transparent material on the display of the electronic device.
  • the transparent antenna comprises: a radiator configured to radiate a signal and having slits from which a metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion; and a feeding unit configured of a feeding line feeding a signal to the radiator and a ground pattern operating as a ground.
  • the ground pattern may be disposed on both sides of the feed line to be spaced apart from the feed line by a predetermined interval.
  • a width of the ground pattern may be narrower than a width of the radiator.
  • the ground pattern disposed on both sides may include a slot from which the metal pattern is removed at a predetermined curvature or a predetermined angle.
  • a center of curvature of the slot may be disposed outside a range of a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern or outside the ground pattern.
  • the metal pattern area may be configured to decrease as the ground pattern moves to both sides by the slot.
  • the center of curvature of the slot may be disposed within a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern. Due to the slot, the metal pattern area may decrease as the ground pattern moves from the inside to the center area, and the metal pattern area may increase as it moves from the center area to the outside.
  • the length of the feeding part may be set to be less than or equal to ⁇ /8 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the length of the feeding part may be set to be less than or equal to ⁇ /20 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the radiator may include: a first radiation portion connected to the feeding line and configured to have steps having different lengths; and a second radiating part extending from an end of the first radiating part and having slits from which a metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper part.
  • the slits formed on both sides may include: a first slit formed to have a predetermined length and width from an uppermost point of the second radiating part; and a second slit whose width increases in a predetermined angle range from the width of the first slit and is formed to have a predetermined length.
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits formed on both sides and the length of the end of the second radiator is a value in a predetermined range from ⁇ /2 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna. can be set.
  • the transparent antenna may be implemented with a transparent material metal or a metal mesh grid.
  • the electronic device may further include a transceiver circuit formed in a non-transparent region and connected to the feed line to transmit signals of a plurality of frequency bands.
  • the transceiver circuit may transmit a signal to the transparent antenna through the feeding line to radiate the signals of the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band through the transparent antenna.
  • the transparent antenna may include a plurality of antennas disposed in different areas of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may further include a processor operatively coupled to the transceiver circuit and configured to control the transceiver circuit.
  • the processor may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more antennas among the plurality of antennas.
  • the processor may control the transceiver circuit to perform carrier aggregation using at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas.
  • the antenna may include a plurality of antennas disposed in different areas of the electronic device.
  • the processor may control the transceiver circuit to perform carrier aggregation while performing multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more antennas among the plurality of antennas.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the electronic device may be a mobile terminal, a signage, a display device, a transparent AR/VR device, a vehicle, or a wireless audio/video device.
  • the transparent antenna may be disposed on the display or disposed inside the display.
  • the antenna module includes: a transparent antenna disposed on a transparent substrate and operative to resonate in a plurality of frequency bands; and a feeding unit disposed on the transparent substrate and configured of a feeding line feeding a signal to the transparent antenna and a ground line operating as a ground.
  • the transparent antenna may include a radiator configured to radiate a signal by being disposed in a metal mesh pattern or a metal pattern of a transparent material on the transparent substrate.
  • the ground pattern disposed on both sides may include a slot from which the metal pattern is removed with a predetermined curvature.
  • the radiator may include slits from which the metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion.
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits formed on both sides and the length of the end of the radiator may be set to a value within a predetermined range from ⁇ /2 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the length of the feeding part may be set in a range between ⁇ /8 and ⁇ /20 of a wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • a center of curvature of the slot may be disposed outside a range of a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern or outside the ground pattern.
  • the metal pattern area may be configured to decrease as the ground pattern moves to both sides by the slot.
  • the center of curvature of the slot may be disposed within a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern. Due to the slot, the metal pattern decreases as the ground pattern moves from the inside to the central region, and the metal pattern region increases as it moves from the central region to the outside.
  • an antenna made of a transparent material that operates in the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band it is possible to provide an antenna made of a transparent material that operates in the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band.
  • a multi-mode/multi-band antenna structure that operates as a single antenna module up to WiFi band and 5G Sub6 band broadband can be presented
  • the impedance bandwidth characteristic and the efficiency bandwidth characteristic may be improved.
  • a plurality of transparent antennas may be disposed on the display of the electronic device, and communication performance may be improved through multiple input/output (MIMO) and/or carrier aggregation (CA).
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration for explaining an electronic device according to an embodiment and an interface between the electronic device and an external device or server.
  • FIG. 2A shows a detailed configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 1 .
  • FIGS. 2B and 2C are conceptual views of an example of an electronic device related to the present specification viewed from different directions.
  • 3A illustrates an example of a configuration in which a plurality of antennas of an electronic device may be disposed according to an embodiment.
  • 3B illustrates a configuration of a wireless communication unit of an electronic device operable in a plurality of wireless communication systems according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 4A shows an electronic device having a transparent antenna and a transmission line embedded in a display according to the present specification.
  • Figure 4b shows the structure of the display in which the transparent antenna according to the present specification is embedded.
  • FIG. 5A shows a transparent antenna structure having a feeding unit implemented on a transparent substrate in relation to the present specification.
  • FIG. 5B shows an electronic device in which a transparent antenna having an optimized feeding structure according to the present specification is disposed.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a shape of a slot according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 7 shows a transparent antenna provided with a slit region composed of a plurality of slits having different shapes.
  • 8A to 8C show the structure of the transparent antenna according to the first embodiment, and the characteristics of the reflection coefficient band and the efficiency band according thereto.
  • 9A to 9C are comparisons of the transparent antenna structure according to the second embodiment and the reflection coefficient band characteristics and impedance values thereof with the characteristics of the first embodiment.
  • 10A to 10C are comparisons of the transparent antenna structure according to the third embodiment, the reflection coefficient band characteristics and the efficiency band characteristics thereof, with the characteristics of the second embodiment.
  • 11A to 11C are comparisons of the transparent antenna structure according to the fourth embodiment, the reflection coefficient band characteristics and the efficiency band characteristics thereof, with the characteristics of the third embodiment.
  • 12A and 12B show reflection coefficient band characteristics and efficiency band characteristics of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 11A and the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 5A .
  • 12C is a comparison of impedance bandwidth, maximum efficiency, and efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A and the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A .
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an antenna configuration implemented as a transparent antenna according to various embodiments of the present specification.
  • FIGS. 14A and 14B are views illustrating radiation patterns of the transparent antennas of FIGS. 5A and 11A in different axial directions.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a plurality of antennas disposed at different positions of an electronic device and a configuration for controlling them.
  • 16A shows an example in which the transparent antenna presented herein is applied to various electronic devices.
  • 16B shows an embodiment in which the transparent antenna presented herein is applied to a robot.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of a wireless communication system to which the methods proposed in the present specification can be applied.
  • Electronic devices described in this specification include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDA), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation systems, and slate PCs.
  • PDA personal digital assistants
  • PMPs portable multimedia players
  • slate PCs slate PCs.
  • tablet PCs ultrabooks
  • wearable devices for example, watch-type terminals (smartwatch), glass-type terminals (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display), etc. may be included. have.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration for explaining an electronic device according to an embodiment and an interface between the electronic device and an external device or server.
  • FIG. 2A shows a detailed configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 1 .
  • FIGS. 2B and 2C are conceptual views of an example of an electronic device related to the present specification viewed from different directions.
  • an electronic device 100 is configured to include a communication interface 110 , an input interface (or an input device) 120 , an output interface (or an output device) 150 , and a processor 180 .
  • the communication interface 110 may refer to the wireless communication module 110 .
  • the electronic device 100 may be configured to further include a display 151 and a memory 170 .
  • the components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential for implementing the electronic device, and thus the electronic device described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.
  • the wireless communication module 110 is between the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system, between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device 100 , or between the electronic device 100 and the external device. It may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between servers. In addition, the wireless communication module 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the electronic device 100 to one or more networks.
  • the one or more networks may be, for example, a 4G communication network and a 5G communication network.
  • the wireless communication module 110 includes at least one of a 4G wireless communication module 111 , a 5G wireless communication module 112 , a short-range communication module 113 , and a location information module 114 .
  • the 4G wireless communication module 111 , the 5G wireless communication module 112 , the short-range communication module 113 , and the location information module 114 may be implemented with a baseband processor such as a modem.
  • the 4G wireless communication module 111 , the 5G wireless communication module 112 , the short-range communication module 113 and the location information module 114 may include a transceiver circuit and a baseband processor operating in an IF band.
  • the RF module 1200 may be implemented as an RF transceiver circuit operating in an RF frequency band of each communication system.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the 4G wireless communication module 111 , the 5G wireless communication module 112 , the short-range communication module 113 and the location information module 114 may be interpreted to include each RF module.
  • the 4G wireless communication module 111 may transmit and receive a 4G signal with a 4G base station through a 4G mobile communication network. In this case, the 4G wireless communication module 111 may transmit one or more 4G transmission signals to the 4G base station. In addition, the 4G wireless communication module 111 may receive one or more 4G reception signals from a 4G base station.
  • Up-Link (UL) Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) may be performed by a plurality of 4G transmission signals transmitted to the 4G base station.
  • Down-Link (DL) Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) may be performed by a plurality of 4G reception signals received from a 4G base station.
  • the 5G wireless communication module 112 may transmit and receive a 5G signal with a 5G base station through a 5G mobile communication network.
  • the 4G base station and the 5G base station may have a Non-Stand-Alone (NSA) structure.
  • NSA Non-Stand-Alone
  • the 4G base station and the 5G base station may be a co-located structure disposed at the same location in a cell.
  • the 5G base station may be disposed in a stand-alone (SA) structure at a location separate from the 4G base station.
  • SA stand-alone
  • the 5G wireless communication module 112 may transmit and receive a 5G signal with a 5G base station through a 5G mobile communication network. In this case, the 5G wireless communication module 112 may transmit one or more 5G transmission signals to the 5G base station. In addition, the 5G wireless communication module 112 may receive one or more 5G reception signals from the 5G base station.
  • the 5G frequency band may use the same band as the 4G frequency band, and this may be referred to as LTE re-farming.
  • the 5G frequency band the Sub6 band, which is a band of 6 GHz or less, may be used.
  • a millimeter wave (mmWave) band may be used as a 5G frequency band.
  • the electronic device 100 may perform beam forming for communication coverage expansion with a base station.
  • the 5G communication system may support a larger number of Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) in order to improve transmission speed.
  • MIMO Multi-Input Multi-Output
  • UL MIMO may be performed by a plurality of 5G transmission signals transmitted to the 5G base station.
  • DL MIMO may be performed by a plurality of 5G reception signals received from a 5G base station.
  • the wireless communication module 110 may be in a dual connectivity (DC) state with the 4G base station and the 5G base station through the 4G wireless communication module 111 and the 5G wireless communication module 112 .
  • DC dual connectivity
  • the dual connection with the 4G base station and the 5G base station may be referred to as EN-DC (EUTRAN NR DC).
  • EUTRAN is an Evolved Universal Telecommunication Radio Access Network, which means a 4G wireless communication system
  • NR is New Radio, which means a 5G wireless communication system.
  • the 4G base station and the 5G base station have a co-located structure, throughput improvement is possible through inter-CA (Carrier Aggregation). Therefore, the 4G base station and the 5G base station In the EN-DC state, the 4G reception signal and the 5G reception signal may be simultaneously received through the 4G wireless communication module 111 and the 5G wireless communication module 112 .
  • inter-CA Carrier Aggregation
  • the short-range communication module 113 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth (Bluetooth), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC. At least one of (Near Field Communication), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless Universal Serial Bus (USB) technologies may be used to support short-range communication.
  • the short-range communication module 114, between the electronic device 100 and the wireless communication system, between the electronic device 100 and another electronic device 100, or the electronic device 100 through wireless area networks (Wireless Area Networks) ) and a network in which another electronic device 100 or an external server is located may support wireless communication.
  • the local area network may be local area networks (Wireless Personal Area Networks).
  • short-distance communication between electronic devices may be performed using the 4G wireless communication module 111 and the 5G wireless communication module 112 .
  • short-distance communication may be performed between electronic devices using a device-to-device (D2D) method without going through a base station.
  • D2D device-to-device
  • carrier aggregation using at least one of the 4G wireless communication module 111 and the 5G wireless communication module 112 and the Wi-Fi communication module 113
  • 4G + WiFi carrier aggregation may be performed using the 4G wireless communication module 111 and the Wi-Fi communication module 113
  • 5G + WiFi carrier aggregation may be performed using the 5G wireless communication module 112 and the Wi-Fi communication module 113 .
  • the location information module 114 is a module for acquiring the location (or current location) of the electronic device, and a representative example thereof includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
  • the electronic device may acquire the location of the electronic device by using a signal transmitted from a GPS satellite.
  • the electronic device may acquire the location of the electronic device based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal.
  • AP wireless access point
  • the location information module 114 may perform any function of the other modules of the wireless communication module 110 to obtain data on the location of the electronic device as a substitute or additionally.
  • the location information module 114 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the electronic device, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may acquire the location of the electronic device based on the information of the 5G wireless communication module and the 5G base station that transmits or receives the wireless signal.
  • the 5G base station of the millimeter wave (mmWave) band is deployed in a small cell having a narrow coverage, it is advantageous to obtain the location of the electronic device.
  • the input device 120 may include a pen sensor 1200 , a key button 123 , a voice input module 124 , a touch panel 151a, and the like. Meanwhile, the input device 120 includes a camera module 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 152c for inputting an audio signal, or an audio input unit, and a user input unit (eg, a user input unit for receiving information from a user). For example, it may include a touch key (touch key, mechanical key, etc.). The voice data or image data collected by the input device 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.
  • the camera module 121 is a device capable of capturing still images and moving images, and according to an embodiment, one or more image sensors (eg, a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens, an image signal processor (ISP), or a flash (eg, : LED or lamp, etc.).
  • image sensors eg, a front sensor or a rear sensor
  • lens e.g., a lens
  • ISP image signal processor
  • flash eg, : LED or lamp, etc.
  • the sensor module 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the electronic device, surrounding environment information surrounding the electronic device, and user information.
  • the sensor module 140 may include a gesture sensor 340a, a gyro sensor 340b, a barometric pressure sensor 340c, a magnetic sensor 340d, an acceleration sensor 340e, a grip sensor 340f, and a proximity sensor 340g. ), color sensor (340h) (eg RGB (red, green, blue) sensor), biometric sensor (340i), temperature/humidity sensor (340j), illuminance sensor (340k), or UV (ultra violet)
  • a sensor 340l, an optical sensor 340m, and a hall sensor 340n may be included.
  • the sensor module 140 includes a fingerprint recognition sensor (finger scan sensor), an ultrasonic sensor (ultrasonic sensor), an optical sensor (for example, a camera (see 121)), a microphone (refer to 152c), a battery Battery gauges, environmental sensors (eg barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, radiation sensors, thermal sensors, gas detection sensors, etc.), chemical sensors (eg electronic noses, healthcare sensors, biometric sensors) etc.) may include at least one of Meanwhile, the electronic device disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.
  • the output interface 150 is for generating an output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and may include at least one of a display 151 , an audio module 152 , a haptip module 153 , and an indicator 154 .
  • the display 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutually layered structure or integrally formed with the touch sensor.
  • a touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 providing an input interface between the electronic device 100 and the user, and may provide an output interface between the electronic device 100 and the user.
  • the display 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, or a micro electromechanical system (micro) display. electro mechanical systems, MEMS) displays, or electronic paper displays.
  • the display 151 may display various contents (eg, text, image, video, icon, and/or symbol, etc.) to the user.
  • the display 151 may include a touch screen, and may receive, for example, a touch input using an electronic pen or a part of the user's body, a gesture, a proximity, or a hovering input.
  • the display 151 may include a touch panel 151a, a hologram device 151b, a projector 151c, and/or a control circuit for controlling them.
  • the panel may be implemented to be flexible, transparent, or wearable.
  • the panel may include the touch panel 151a and one or more modules.
  • the hologram device 151b may display a stereoscopic image in the air by using light interference.
  • the projector 151c may display an image by projecting light onto the screen.
  • the screen may be located inside or outside the electronic device 100 , for example.
  • the audio module 152 may be configured to interwork with the receiver 152a, the speaker 152b, and the microphone 152c.
  • the haptic module 153 may convert an electrical signal into mechanical vibration, and may generate vibration or a haptic effect (eg, pressure, texture) or the like.
  • the electronic device includes, for example, a mobile TV support device (eg, GPU) capable of processing media data according to standards such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or mediaFlow.
  • DMB digital multimedia broadcasting
  • DVD digital video broadcasting
  • mediaFlow may include Also, the indicator 154 may display a specific state of the electronic device 100 or a part thereof (eg, the processor 310 ), for example, a booting state, a message state, or a charging state.
  • the wired communication module 160 which can be implemented as an interface unit, serves as a passage with various types of external devices connected to the electronic device 100 .
  • a wired communication module 160 includes an HDMI 162 , a USB 162 , a connector/port 163 , an optical interface 164 , or a D-sub (D-subminiature) 165 . can do.
  • the wired communication module 160 connects a device equipped with a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and an identification module.
  • the electronic device 100 may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.
  • the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the electronic device 100 .
  • the memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (or applications) driven in the electronic device 100 , data for operation of the electronic device 100 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server (eg, the first server 310 or the second server 320) through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the electronic device 100 from the time of shipment for basic functions (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions) of the electronic device 100 . Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170 , installed on the electronic device 100 , and driven to perform an operation (or function) of the electronic device by the processor 180 .
  • the first server 310 may be referred to as an authentication server
  • the second server 320 may be referred to as a content server.
  • the first server 310 and/or the second server 320 may interface with an electronic device through a base station.
  • a part of the second server 320 corresponding to the content server may be implemented as a mobile edge cloud (MEC, 330) in units of base stations. Accordingly, it is possible to implement a distributed network through the second server 320 implemented as a mobile edge cloud (MEC, 330) and to reduce content transmission delay.
  • MEC mobile edge cloud
  • Memory 170 may include volatile and/or non-volatile memory. Also, the memory 170 may include an internal memory 170a and an external memory 170b. The memory 170 may store, for example, commands or data related to at least one other component of the electronic device 100 . According to an embodiment, the memory 170 may store software and/or a program 240 .
  • the program 240 may include a kernel 171 , middleware 172 , an application programming interface (API) 173 , or an application program (or “application”) 174 , and the like. At least a portion of the kernel 171 , the middleware 172 , or the API 174 may be referred to as an operating system (OS).
  • OS operating system
  • the kernel 171 is a system used to execute operations or functions implemented in other programs (eg, middleware 172 , an application programming interface (API) 173 , or an application program 174 ).
  • Resources eg, bus, memory 170, processor 180, etc.
  • the kernel 171 may provide an interface capable of controlling or managing system resources by accessing individual components of the electronic device 100 from the middleware 172 , the API 173 , or the application program 174 . can
  • the middleware 172 may play an intermediary role so that the API 173 or the application program 174 communicates with the kernel 171 to exchange data. Also, the middleware 172 may process one or more work requests received from the application program 247 according to priority. In an embodiment, the middleware 172 sets a priority for using a system resource (eg, bus, memory 170, processor 180, etc.) of the electronic device 100 to at least one of the application programs 174 . Grants and can process one or more work requests.
  • the API 173 is an interface for the application program 174 to control a function provided by the kernel 171 or the middleware 1723, for example, at least one for file control, window control, image processing, or text control. It can contain interfaces or functions (eg commands).
  • the processor 180 In addition to the operation related to the application program, the processor 180 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device 100 .
  • the processor 180 processes signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or runs an application program stored in the memory 170 , thereby providing or processing appropriate information or functions to the user.
  • the processor 180 may control at least some of the components discussed with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170 .
  • the processor 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the electronic device 100 to drive the application program.
  • the processor 180 is one of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), an image signal processor (ISP), a communication processor (CP), a low-power processor (eg, a sensor hub), or It may include more than that.
  • the processor 180 may execute an operation or data processing related to control and/or communication of at least one other component of the electronic device 100 .
  • the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the processor 180 to supply power to each component included in the electronic device 100 .
  • the power supply unit 190 includes a power management module 191 and a battery 192, and the battery 192 may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.
  • the power management module 191 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charging IC, or a battery or fuel gauge.
  • the PMIC may have a wired and/or wireless charging method.
  • the wireless charging method includes, for example, For example, it includes a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method or an electromagnetic wave method, etc., and may further include an additional circuit for wireless charging, for example, a coil loop, a resonance circuit, or a rectifier.
  • the remaining amount of the battery 396, voltage, current, or temperature during charging may be measured, for example, the battery 192 may include a rechargeable battery and/or a solar cell.
  • Each of the external device 100a , the first server 310 , and the second server 320 may be the same or a different type of device (eg, an external device or a server) as the electronic device 100 .
  • all or a part of the operations executed in the electronic device 100 may include one or more other electronic devices (eg, the external device 100a, the first server 310, and the second server 320). can be executed in
  • the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 needs to automatically or request a function or service, the electronic device 100 performs the function or service by itself instead of or in addition to it. At least some related functions may be requested from other devices (eg, the external device 100a, the first server 310, and the second server 320).
  • Other electronic devices may execute a requested function or an additional function, and transmit the result to the electronic device 201 .
  • the electronic device 100 may provide the requested function or service by processing the received result as it is or additionally.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, client-server computing, or mobile edge cloud (MEC) technology may be used.
  • MEC mobile edge cloud
  • At least some of the respective components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of an electronic device according to various embodiments described below.
  • the operation, control, or control method of the electronic device may be implemented on the electronic device by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170 .
  • a wireless communication system may include an electronic device 100 , at least one external device 100a , a first server 310 , and a second server 320 .
  • the electronic device 100 is functionally connected to at least one external device 100a, and may control contents or functions of the electronic device 100 based on information received from the at least one external device 100a.
  • the electronic device 100 may use the servers 310 and 320 to perform authentication to determine whether the at least one external device 100 includes or generates information conforming to a predetermined rule. have.
  • the electronic device 100 may display contents or control functions differently by controlling the electronic device 100 based on the authentication result.
  • the electronic device 100 may be connected to at least one external device 100a through a wired or wireless communication interface to receive or transmit information.
  • the electronic device 100 and the at least one external device 100a may include near field communication (NFC), a charger (eg, universal serial bus (USB)-C), an ear jack, Information may be received or transmitted in a manner such as BT (bluetooth) or WiFi (wireless fidelity).
  • NFC near field communication
  • USB universal serial bus
  • WiFi wireless fidelity
  • the electronic device 100 includes at least one of an external device authentication module 100-1, a content/function/policy information DB 100-2, an external device information DB 100-3, or a content DB 104 can do.
  • the at least one external device 100a may be a device designed for various purposes, such as convenience of use of the electronic device 100, increase of aesthetics, enhancement of usability, etc. .
  • At least one external device 100a may or may not be in physical contact with the electronic device 100 .
  • the at least one external device 100a is functionally connected to the electronic device 100 using a wired/wireless communication module, and receives control information for controlling content or functions in the electronic device 100 . can be transmitted
  • the first server 310 may include a server for a service related to the at least one external device 100a, a cloud device, or a hub device for controlling a service in a smart home environment.
  • the first server 310 may include at least one of an external device authentication module 311 , a content/function/policy information DB 312 , an external device information DB 313 , and an electronic device/user DB 314 .
  • the first server 310 may be referred to as an authentication management server, an authentication server, or an authentication-related server.
  • the second server 320 may include a server or a cloud device for providing a service or content, or a hub device for providing a service in a smart home environment.
  • the second server 320 may include one or more of a content DB 321 , an external device specification information DB 322 , a content/function/policy information management module 323 , or a device/user authentication/management module 324 .
  • the second server 130 may be referred to as a content management server, a content server, or a content-related server.
  • the disclosed electronic device 100 has a bar-shaped terminal body.
  • the present specification is not limited thereto, and may be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a glass type, or a folder type in which two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, a swivel type, etc. .
  • a specific type of electronic device descriptions regarding a specific type of electronic device are generally applicable to other types of electronic devices.
  • the terminal body may be understood as a concept referring to the electronic device 100 as at least one aggregate.
  • the electronic device 100 includes a case (eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) forming an exterior. As illustrated, the electronic device 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102 . Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102 . At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102 .
  • a case eg, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.
  • the electronic device 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102 .
  • Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102 .
  • At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102 .
  • a display 151 is disposed on the front surface of the terminal body to output information. As illustrated, the window 151a of the display 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101 .
  • an electronic component may also be mounted on the rear case 102 .
  • Electronic components that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include a removable battery, an identification module, a memory card, and the like.
  • the rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic component may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102 . Accordingly, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102 , the electronic components mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.
  • a portion of the side of the rear case 102 may be implemented to operate as a radiator (radiator).
  • the rear cover 103 when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a portion of the side of the rear case 102 may be exposed. In some cases, when combined, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 . Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may have an opening for exposing the camera 121b or the sound output unit 152b to the outside.
  • the electronic device 100 includes a display 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, and a light output unit ( 154), first and second cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, a wired communication module 160, and the like may be provided.
  • the display 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the electronic device 100 .
  • the display 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the electronic device 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information.
  • UI User Interface
  • GUI Graphic User Interface
  • two or more displays 151 may exist according to an implementation form of the electronic device 100 .
  • a plurality of display units may be spaced apart from each other on one surface or may be integrally disposed, or may be respectively disposed on different surfaces.
  • the display 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch on the display 151 so as to receive a control command by a touch method. Using this, when a touch is made on the display 151 , the touch sensor detects the touch, and the processor 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based thereon.
  • the content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, or menu items that can be instructed or designated in various modes.
  • the display 151 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as the user input unit 123 (refer to FIG. 2A ). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.
  • the first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver that transmits a call sound to the user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loudspeaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia reproduction sounds. ) can be implemented in the form of
  • the light output unit 154 is configured to output light to notify the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, and information reception through an application.
  • the processor 180 may control the light output unit 154 to end the light output.
  • the first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a shooting mode or a video call mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display 151 and stored in the memory 170 .
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are an example of the user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the electronic device 100 , and may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion. have.
  • the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in any manner as long as they are operated in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, and the like while the user receives a tactile feeling.
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be operated in a manner in which the user is operated without a tactile feeling through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.
  • the electronic device 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing a user's fingerprint, and the processor 180 may use fingerprint information detected through the fingerprint recognition sensor as an authentication means.
  • the fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display 151 or the user input unit 123 .
  • the wired communication module 160 serves as a path through which the electronic device 100 can be connected to an external device.
  • the wired communication module 160 includes a connection terminal for connection with another device (eg, earphone, external speaker), a port for short-range communication (eg, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port ( Bluetooth Port), a wireless LAN port, etc.], or at least one of a power supply terminal for supplying power to the electronic device 100 .
  • the wired communication module 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket accommodating an external card such as a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), a User Identity Module (UIM), or a memory card for information storage.
  • SIM Subscriber Identification Module
  • UIM User Identity Module
  • a second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear side of the terminal body.
  • the second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.
  • the second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line.
  • the plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form.
  • Such a camera may be referred to as an array camera.
  • images may be captured in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and images of better quality may be obtained.
  • the flash 125 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 125 illuminates light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.
  • a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed on the terminal body.
  • the second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a, and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.
  • the microphone 152c is configured to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.
  • the microphone 152c may be provided at a plurality of locations and configured to receive stereo sound.
  • At least one antenna for wireless communication may be provided in the terminal body.
  • the antenna may be built into the terminal body or formed in the case. Meanwhile, a plurality of antennas connected to the 4G wireless communication module 111 and the 5G wireless communication module 112 may be disposed on the side of the terminal.
  • the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103 , or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.
  • a plurality of antennas disposed on the side of the terminal may be implemented in four or more to support MIMO.
  • the 5G wireless communication module 112 operates in a millimeter wave (mmWave) band
  • mmWave millimeter wave
  • a plurality of array antennas may be disposed in the electronic device.
  • a power supply unit 190 (refer to FIG. 2A ) for supplying power to the electronic device 100 is provided in the terminal body.
  • the power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 that is built into the terminal body or is detachably configured from the outside of the terminal body.
  • the 5G frequency band may be a higher frequency band than the Sub6 band.
  • the 5G frequency band may be a millimeter wave band, but is not limited thereto and may be changed according to applications.
  • FIG. 3A illustrates an example of a configuration in which a plurality of antennas of an electronic device may be disposed according to an embodiment.
  • a plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d may be disposed inside or on the front side of the electronic device 100 .
  • the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d may be implemented in a form printed on a carrier inside the electronic device or may be implemented in a system-on-a-chip (Soc) form together with an RFIC.
  • the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d may be disposed on the front side of the electronic device in addition to the inside of the electronic device.
  • the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d disposed on the front side of the electronic device 100 may be implemented as transparent antennas built into the display.
  • a plurality of antennas 1110S1 and 1110S2 may be disposed on a side surface of the electronic device 100 .
  • a 4G antenna is disposed on the side of the electronic device 100 in the form of a conductive member, a slot is formed in the conductive member region, and a plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d radiate a 5G signal through the slot.
  • antennas 1150B may be disposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 so that the 5G signal may be radiated from the rear surface.
  • At least one signal may be transmitted or received through the plurality of antennas 1110S1 and 1110S2 on the side of the electronic device 100 .
  • at least one signal may be transmitted or received through the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d, 1150B, 1110S1 and 1110S2 on the front and/or side of the electronic device 100 .
  • the electronic device may communicate with the base station through any one of the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d, 1150B, 1110S1, and 1110S2.
  • the electronic device may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) communication with the base station through two or more antennas among the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d, 1150B, 1110S1 and 1110S2.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the electronic device includes a first power amplifier 1210 , a second power amplifier 1220 , and an RFIC 1250 .
  • the electronic device may further include a modem 400 and an application processor (AP) 500 .
  • the modem 400 and the application processor AP 500 are physically implemented on a single chip, and may be implemented in a logically and functionally separated form.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto and may be implemented in the form of a physically separated chip depending on the application.
  • the electronic device includes a plurality of low noise amplifiers (LNAs) 410 to 440 in the receiver.
  • LNAs low noise amplifiers
  • the first power amplifier 1210 , the second power amplifier 1220 , the controller 1250 , and the plurality of low-noise amplifiers 310 to 340 are all operable in the first communication system and the second communication system.
  • the first communication system and the second communication system may be a 4G communication system and a 5G communication system, respectively.
  • the RFIC 1250 may be configured as a 4G/5G integrated type, but is not limited thereto and may be configured as a 4G/5G separate type according to an application.
  • the RFIC 1250 is configured as a 4G/5G integrated type, it is advantageous in terms of synchronization between 4G/5G circuits, as well as the advantage that control signaling by the modem 1400 can be simplified.
  • the RFIC 1250 when configured as a 4G/5G separate type, it may be referred to as a 4G RFIC and a 5G RFIC, respectively.
  • the RFIC 1250 when the difference between the 5G band and the 4G band is large, such as when the 5G band is configured as a millimeter wave band, the RFIC 1250 may be configured as a 4G/5G separate type.
  • the RFIC 1250 when the RFIC 1250 is configured as a 4G/5G separate type, there is an advantage that RF characteristics can be optimized for each of the 4G band and the 5G band.
  • the RFIC 1250 is configured as a 4G/5G separated type, the 4G RFIC and the 5G RFIC are logically and functionally separated, and it is also possible to be physically implemented on a single chip.
  • the application processor (AP) 1450 is configured to control the operation of each component of the electronic device. Specifically, the application processor (AP) 1450 may control the operation of each component of the electronic device through the modem 1400 .
  • the modem 1400 may be controlled through a power management IC (PMIC) for low power operation of the electronic device. Accordingly, the modem 1400 may operate the power circuits of the transmitter and the receiver in the low power mode through the RFIC 1250 .
  • PMIC power management IC
  • the application processor (AP) 500 may control the RFIC 1250 through the modem 300 as follows. For example, if the electronic device is in the idle mode, the RFIC through the modem 300 so that at least one of the first and second power amplifiers 110 and 120 operates in the low power mode or is turned off 1250 can be controlled.
  • the application processor (AP) 500 may control the modem 300 to provide wireless communication capable of low power communication.
  • the application processor (AP) 1450 may control the modem 1400 to enable wireless communication with the lowest power.
  • the application processor (AP) 500 may control the modem 1400 and the RFIC 1250 to perform short-range communication using only the short-range communication module 113 even at sacrificing throughput.
  • the modem 300 may be controlled to select an optimal wireless interface.
  • the application processor (AP) 1450 may control the modem 1400 to receive through both the 4G base station and the 5G base station according to the remaining battery level and available radio resource information.
  • the application processor (AP) 1450 may receive the remaining battery amount information from the PMIC and the available radio resource information from the modem 1400 . Accordingly, if the battery level and available radio resources are sufficient, the application processor (AP) 500 may control the modem 1400 and the RFIC 1250 to receive through both the 4G base station and the 5G base station.
  • the multi-transceiving system of FIG. 3B may integrate the transmitter and receiver of each radio system into one transceiver. Accordingly, there is an advantage that a circuit part integrating two types of system signals in the RF front-end can be removed.
  • the front-end components can be controlled by the integrated transceiver, the front-end components can be integrated more efficiently than when the transmission/reception system is separated for each communication system.
  • the multi-transmission/reception system as shown in FIG. 2 has an advantage in that it is possible to control other communication systems as needed, and thus system delay can be minimized, so that efficient resource allocation is possible.
  • the first power amplifier 1210 and the second power amplifier 1220 may operate in at least one of the first and second communication systems.
  • the first and second power amplifiers 1220 may operate in both the first and second communication systems.
  • one of the first and second power amplifiers 1210 and 1220 operates in the 4G band, and the other operates in the millimeter wave band. have.
  • 4x4 MIMO can be implemented using four antennas as shown in FIG. 2 .
  • 4x4 DL MIMO may be performed through the downlink (DL).
  • the first to fourth antennas ANT1 to ANT4 may be configured to operate in both the 4G band and the 5G band.
  • the first to fourth antennas ANT1 to ANT4 may be configured to operate in any one of the 4G band and the 5G band.
  • each of a plurality of separate antennas may be configured as an array antenna in the millimeter wave band.
  • 2x2 MIMO can be implemented using two antennas connected to the first power amplifier 1210 and the second power amplifier 1220 among the four antennas.
  • 2x2 UL MIMO (2 Tx) may be performed through the uplink (UL).
  • the 5G communication system is implemented with 1 Tx, only one of the first and second power amplifiers 1210 and 1220 needs to operate in the 5G band.
  • an additional power amplifier operating in the 5G band may be further provided.
  • a transmission signal may be branched in each of one or two transmission paths, and the branched transmission signal may be connected to a plurality of antennas.
  • a switch-type splitter or a power divider is built inside the RFIC corresponding to the RFIC 1250, there is no need for a separate component to be externally disposed, thereby improving component mountability.
  • SPDT single pole double throw
  • the electronic device operable in a plurality of wireless communication systems may further include a phase controller 1230 , a duplexer 1231 , a filter 1232 , and a switch 1233 .
  • each of the antennas ANT1 to ANT4 needs to be implemented as array antennas ANT1 to ANT4 including a plurality of antenna elements.
  • the phase controller 1230 is configurable to control a phase of a signal applied to each antenna element of each of the array antennas ANT1 to ANT4.
  • the phase controller 1230 can control both the magnitude and phase of a signal applied to each antenna element of each of the array antennas ANT1 to ANT4. Accordingly, since the phase control unit 1230 controls both the magnitude and phase of the signal, it may be referred to as a power and phase control unit 230 .
  • phase controller 230 may control the phase of a signal applied to each antenna element so that each of the array antennas ANT1 to ANT4 forms beams in different directions.
  • the duplexer 1231 is configured to mutually separate signals of a transmission band and a reception band.
  • the signals of the transmission band transmitted through the first and second power amplifiers 1210 and 1220 are applied to the antennas ANT1 and ANT4 through the first output port of the duplexer 1231 .
  • signals of the reception band received through the antennas ANT1 and ANT4 are received by the low noise amplifiers 310 and 340 through the second output port of the duplexer 1231 .
  • the filter 1232 may be configured to pass a signal of a transmission band or a reception band and block a signal of the remaining band.
  • the filter 1232 may include a transmit filter connected to a first output port of the duplexer 1231 and a receive filter connected to a second output port of the duplexer 1231 .
  • the filter 1232 may be configured to pass only a signal of a transmission band or only a signal of a reception band according to the control signal.
  • the switch 1233 is configured to transmit either a transmit signal or a receive signal.
  • the switch 1233 may be configured in a single pole double throw (SPDT) type to separate a transmission signal and a reception signal in a time division multiplexing (TDD) method.
  • the transmission signal and the reception signal are signals of the same frequency band, and accordingly, the duplexer 1231 may be implemented in the form of a circulator.
  • the switch 1233 is also applicable to a frequency division multiplexing (FDD: Time Division Duplex) scheme.
  • FDD Fre Division Duplex
  • the switch 1233 may be configured in a double pole double throw (DPDT) type to connect or block a transmission signal and a reception signal, respectively.
  • DPDT double pole double throw
  • the electronic device may further include a modem 1400 corresponding to a control unit.
  • the RFIC 1250 and the modem 1400 may be referred to as a first controller (or first processor) and a second controller (second processor), respectively.
  • the RFIC 1250 and the modem 1400 may be implemented as physically separate circuits.
  • the RFIC 1250 and the modem 1400 may be physically or logically divided into one circuit.
  • the modem 1400 may control and process signals for transmission and reception of signals through different communication systems through the RFIC 1250 .
  • the modem 1400 may be obtained through control information received from the 4G base station and/or the 5G base station.
  • the control information may be received through a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH), but is not limited thereto.
  • PDCCH physical downlink control channel
  • the modem 1400 may control the RFIC 1250 to transmit and/or receive a signal through the first communication system and/or the second communication system in a specific time and frequency resource. Accordingly, the RFIC 1250 may control transmission circuits including the first and second power amplifiers 1210 and 1220 to transmit a 4G signal or a 5G signal in a specific time period. Also, the RFIC 1250 may control reception circuits including the first to fourth low-noise amplifiers 1310 to 1340 to receive a 4G signal or a 5G signal in a specific time period.
  • an electronic device having an array antenna operable in a millimeter wave band will be described.
  • an electronic device having a plurality of array antennas in the form of transparent antennas built into a display will be described.
  • FIG. 4A shows an electronic device having a transparent antenna and a transmission line embedded in a display according to the present specification.
  • Figure 4b shows the structure of the display in which the transparent antenna according to the present specification is embedded.
  • the electronic device includes an antenna 1100 embedded in a display 151 and a transmission line 1120 configured to power the antenna 1100 .
  • the display 151 may be configured as an OLED or LCD.
  • the electronic device includes a plurality of antennas ANT 1 to ANT 4 built in the display 151 and a transmission line 1120 configured to feed the antennas ANT 1 to ANT 4 . ) is included.
  • each of the plurality of antennas ANT 1 to ANT 4 is implemented as an array antenna and is configurable to perform beam forming.
  • the array antennas of each of the plurality of antennas 1110a to 1110d may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other and may operate to perform multiple input/output (MIMO).
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • spatial beam forming may be performed so that beam directions by each of the plurality of antennas ANT 1 to ANT 4 are substantially orthogonal to each other.
  • each antenna element of the plurality of array antennas ANT 1 to ANT 4 may be formed of a metal mesh formed in one direction to improve visibility.
  • a metal mesh line formed in an oblique direction of a specific angle may be provided inside each antenna element of the plurality of array antennas ANT 1 to ANT 4 .
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and a metal mesh line formed in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction may be provided inside each antenna element.
  • four antenna elements may be implemented as one array antenna.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be changed to a 2x1, 4x1, or 8x1 array antenna.
  • beam forming may be performed in another axial direction, for example, a vertical direction.
  • Beamforming is possible in a millimeter wave (mmWave) band using such an array antenna.
  • mmWave millimeter wave
  • the transparent antenna may operate in the Sub6 band.
  • the transparent antenna operating in the Sub6 band does not have to be provided in the form of an array antenna. Accordingly, the transparent antenna operating in the Sub6 band may operate such that a single antenna is disposed to be spaced apart from each other to perform multiple input/output (MIMO).
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the patch antenna of FIG. 4A is not disposed as an array antenna, but a single antenna type patch antenna is disposed on the upper left, lower left, upper right and lower right sides of the electronic device, and each patch antenna is multi-input/output (MIMO). ) can be operated to perform
  • a dielectric layer that is, a dielectric substrate (SUB) may be disposed on the OLED display panel and the OCA inside the display 151 .
  • a dielectric 1130 in the form of a film thereon may be used as a dielectric substrate of the antenna 1100 .
  • an antenna layer may be disposed on the dielectric 1130 in the form of a film.
  • the antenna layer may be implemented with a silver alloy (Ag alloy), copper (copper), aluminum (aluminum), or the like.
  • the antenna 1100 and the transmission line 1120 of FIG. 4A may be disposed on the antenna layer.
  • the inside of the patch antenna may be formed in a metal mesh grid structure.
  • the transparent antenna according to the present specification may have a structure in the form of a transparent film made of a metal material inside the patch antenna.
  • the mobile terminal may be configured to provide 5G communication services in various frequency bands. Recently, attempts have been made to provide a 5G communication service using the Sub6 band below the 6GHz band.
  • the antenna may be disposed inside the electronic device or inside the display. In this regard, by utilizing a large space inside the display, it is possible to implement an antenna without interference with existing antennas disposed inside the electronic device.
  • the transparent antenna provided in the display is implemented with a metal mesh grid structure or a transparent material, there is a problem in that conductivity is reduced.
  • the transparent antenna may be disposed inside or on the display to increase communication capacity without changing the exterior design of the 5G vehicle, mobile terminal, or electronic device.
  • IBW impedance bandwidth
  • Another object is to provide various communication services through an antenna made of a transparent material that can be implemented on a display of an electronic device.
  • Another object of the present specification is to reduce electrical losses in a transparent antenna structure operating in a wide band.
  • the length of the feeding part may be increased for impedance matching.
  • a transparent antenna implemented with a transparent material metal and a metal mesh grid may increase electrical loss per unit length.
  • the electrical loss of the transparent antenna module may increase due to the impedance matching unit for impedance matching between the radiator and the power feeding unit.
  • the length of the power supply by configuring the length of the power supply to be 1/8 times or 1/20 times or less of the wavelength of the operating frequency, the radiation efficiency characteristics can be improved by about 16%.
  • Another object of the present specification is to improve the radiation efficiency of a transparent antenna operating in a wide band.
  • slits may be provided in the form of edges on both sides of the upper portion of the radiator.
  • a slit provided in the form of an edge may be disposed at a position furthest from the power feeding unit.
  • the impedance bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna may be improved by about 16%.
  • the purpose of this specification is to overcome the limitation that bandwidth characteristics are limited by a surface current formed in the radiator itself. To this end, bandwidth characteristics may be improved by using both the surface current formed in the radiator itself and the surface current formed in the edge region.
  • An antenna provided in the electronic device described herein for achieving this object may be disposed on a substrate.
  • the antenna may be implemented as a transparent antenna.
  • the metal pattern of the antenna may be implemented as a transparent material or as a metal mesh grid.
  • a substrate on which the antenna is disposed may also be implemented as a transparent material substrate.
  • An antenna provided in the electronic device described in this specification needs to operate in both the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band. Specifically, the electronic device needs to operate in a wideband including a WiFi communication service band of about 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band. In this regard, the antenna provided in the electronic device needs to operate in the WiFi band to support the IEEE 802.11 standard.
  • An antenna provided in an electronic device needs to operate in a broadband of about 2.4 GHz to 6 GHz in order to operate in both the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band.
  • an antenna provided in an electronic device needs to operate in a broadband of about 2.4 GHz to 10 GHz.
  • FIG. 5A shows a transparent antenna structure having a feeding unit implemented on a transparent substrate in relation to the present specification.
  • FIG. 5B shows an electronic device in which a transparent antenna having an optimized feeding structure according to the present specification is disposed.
  • an electrical loss due to a metal pattern of a transparent material or a metal mesh pattern may increase.
  • a metal pattern of a transparent material or a metal mesh pattern of a transparent material has a greater electrical loss than a metal pattern of an opaque material.
  • the radiator (radiator) connected to the feed line may be formed with a step (step) with different lengths for impedance matching. However, even when the matching portion having such a step is disposed, an electrical loss may increase according to a long feeder.
  • the electronic device may include a display 151 and a transparent antenna 1100 .
  • the electronic device may be a mobile terminal, a signage, a display device, a transparent AR/VR device, a vehicle, or a wireless audio/video device.
  • the electronic device is a display device such as a television.
  • the electronic device disclosed herein is not limited to a display device and may be any electronic device having a display.
  • the display 151 may be configured to display information on a screen.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be implemented as a metal mesh pattern or a metal pattern of a transparent material on the display 151 of the electronic device. In this regard, the transparent antenna 1100 is not limited to being disposed inside the display.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be implemented as a metal pattern printed on a transparent substrate.
  • the transparent substrate may be a transparent film attached to the display.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be implemented as a metal pattern printed on a transparent substrate disposed inside the display.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be configured to include a radiator 1110 and a power supply unit 1150 .
  • the radiator 1110 is configured to emit a signal, and may include a slit 1120 from which a metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion.
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits 1120 formed on both sides and the length of the end of the radiator 1110 is a value in a predetermined range from ⁇ /2 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna. can be set.
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits 1120 formed on both sides and the length of the end of the radiator 1110 is set to a value in a predetermined range at ⁇ /4 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna may be improved by an additional radiation structure having a length of about ⁇ /2 or ⁇ /4.
  • the feeding unit 1150 may include a feeding line 1150a for feeding a signal to the radiator and a feeding unit 1150b configured with a ground pattern operating as a ground.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be disposed inside or on the display of the electronic device, and may operate to resonate in a plurality of frequency bands.
  • the feeding unit 1150 is also disposed on the same plane as the transparent antenna 1100, and may be composed of a feeding line 1150a that feeds a signal to the antenna 1100 and a ground pattern 1150b that operates as a ground.
  • the power feeding unit 1150 may be formed in a structure in which the ground patterns 1150b are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval on both sides of the feeding line 1150a. That is, the feeding unit 1150 may be formed in a co-planar waveguide structure, but is not limited thereto.
  • the ground pattern 1150b may be disposed only on a partial area of the antenna substrate on which the transparent antenna 1100 is disposed.
  • the ground patterns 1150b may be disposed on both sides of the feeding line 1150a to be spaced apart from the feeding line 1150a by a predetermined interval.
  • the width W2 of the ground pattern 1150b may be narrower than the width W1 of the radiator 1100 .
  • the ground pattern 1150b disposed on both sides of the feeding line 1150a may include a slot 1155 from which the metal pattern is removed at a predetermined curvature or a predetermined angle.
  • the operating band characteristic of the transparent antenna may be adjusted by adjusting the curvature or angle of the slot 1155 formed in the ground pattern 1150b.
  • the shape of the slot 1155 from which the metal pattern is removed may be a curved shape or a straight line shape.
  • the shape of the removed slot 1155 may be a straight line, a circular shape, an oval shape, or the like.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the shape of a slot according to various embodiments. 6A is a case in which the center of curvature of the slot 1155 is disposed in the ground pattern 1150b as in the slot shape of FIG. 5B and the outline of the slot 1155 is implemented in a semi-circle shape.
  • the outline of the slot 1155 is not limited to a semicircular shape. In this regard, when the slot 1155 has a circular shape, the length of the outline of the slot 1155 may range between 1/4 and 1/2 of the circumference.
  • FIG. 6(b) shows a case in which the center of curvature of the slot 1155b is disposed within the ground pattern 1150b, and the outline of the slot 1155b is implemented in a quarter-circle shape.
  • the outline of the slot 1155 is not limited to a quadrangular shape. In this regard, when the slot 1155 has a circular shape, the length of the outline of the slot 1155 may be 1/4 or less of the circumference.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155 may be disposed in the ground pattern 1150b. That is, the center of curvature of the slot 1155 may be disposed within a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern 1150b. For example, the center of curvature of the slot 1155 may be disposed within the ground pattern 1150b, so that the outline of the slot 1155 may have a semi-circle shape.
  • the outline of the slot 1155 is not limited to a semicircular shape. In this regard, when the slot 1155 has a circular shape, the length of the outline of the slot 1155 may range between 1/4 and 1/2 of the circumference.
  • the metal pattern area may decrease as the ground pattern 1150b moves from the inside to the center area due to the slot 1155 .
  • the metal pattern area may increase as the ground pattern 1150b moves outward from the center area due to the slot 1155 .
  • the decrease in the metal pattern area means that the area in which the slot 1155 formed in the metal pattern is formed increases.
  • the increase in the metal pattern area means that the area in which the slot 1155 formed in the metal pattern is formed decreases.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155b may be disposed inside or outside the ground pattern 1150b. That is, the center of curvature of the slot 1155b may be disposed outside the range of a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern 1150b or outside the ground pattern 1150b.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155b may be disposed on the outside of the ground pattern 1150b, so that the outline of the slot 1155b may have a quarter-circle shape.
  • the outline of the slot 1155b is not limited to a quadrangular shape.
  • the length of the outline of the slot 1155b may be in the range of 1/4 or less of the circumference. Accordingly, as the ground pattern 1150b moves to both sides by the slot 1155b, the metal pattern area may decrease.
  • the decrease in the metal pattern area means that the area in which the slot 1155b formed in the metal pattern is formed increases.
  • the ground pattern 1150 may include a slot 1155c from which the metal pattern is removed at a predetermined angle.
  • the outline of the slot 1155c from which the metal pattern is removed at a predetermined angle may be composed of two straight lines formed at a predetermined angle.
  • the shape of the slot 1155c may be an inverted triangle shape. Accordingly, the center of the slot 1155c, that is, the center of the triangle may substantially coincide with the center of the ground pattern 1150 .
  • the outline of the slot 1155c from which the metal pattern is removed at a predetermined angle may be composed of two straight lines formed at different angles.
  • the shape of the slot 1155c may be an inverted triangular shape in which the lengths of two sides are different from each other. Accordingly, the center of the slot 1155c, that is, the center of the triangle may be spaced apart from the center of the ground pattern 1150 by a predetermined distance.
  • the length of the power feeding unit 1150 may be set to be less than or equal to ⁇ /8 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna 1100 .
  • the length of the power feeding unit 1150 may be set to be less than or equal to ⁇ /20 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna 1100 .
  • the length of the feeding part of the transparent antenna may be formed to be about ⁇ /4 or more. This is because the length of the impedance matching portion configured to match between the antenna and the power feeding portion is formed to be about ?/4.
  • the radiator 1110 of the transparent antenna 1100 may include one or more radiation portions.
  • the antenna 1100 may be configured to include a first radiating unit 1111 and a second radiating unit 1112 .
  • the first radiating part 1111 may be connected to the feeding line 1150a, and may be configured to have steps having different lengths.
  • the second radiating part 1112 may be configured to extend from an end of the first radiating part 1111 .
  • the second radiating unit 1112 may include slits 1120 from which the metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion.
  • the slit formed on the upper portion of the radiator 1110 of the transparent antenna 1100 may be configured in various shapes.
  • FIG. 7 shows a transparent antenna provided with a slit region composed of a plurality of slits having different shapes.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be configured to include a radiator 1110 and a power feeding unit 1150 .
  • the radiator 1110 is configured to emit a signal, and may include a slit 1120 from which a metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion.
  • the radiator 1110 may include a first radiation part 1111 connected to the feeding line 1150a and configured to have steps having different lengths.
  • the radiator 1110 may include a second radiation part 1112 extending from an end of the first radiation part 1111 and having slits 1120 on both sides of the upper part.
  • the slits 1120 formed on both sides of the upper portion of the radiator 1110 may include a first slit 1121 and a second slit 1122 .
  • the first slit 1121 may be formed to have a predetermined length and width from the uppermost point of the second radiating part 1112 .
  • the width of the second slit 1122 increases in a predetermined angle range from the width of the first slit 1121 and may be formed to have a predetermined length. Accordingly, a portion of the slits 1120 formed in the upper region of the radiator 1110 may have an inverted triangular structure. Accordingly, the bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna can be further improved compared to a slit implemented only in a straight line shape.
  • the sum of the lengths of the first and second slits 1121 and 1122 formed on both sides and the length of the end of the second radiator 1112 is the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna. It may be set to a value within a predetermined range in ⁇ /2. As another example, the sum of the lengths of the first and second slits 1121 and 1122 formed on both sides and the length of the end of the second radiator 1112 is ⁇ of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna It can be set to a value within a predetermined range from /4. Accordingly, the bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna may be improved by an additional radiation structure having a length of about ⁇ /2 or ⁇ /4.
  • the feeding structure and the radiator of the transparent antenna 1100 may be formed in various structures.
  • FIGS. 8A to 8C show the structure of the transparent antenna according to the first embodiment, and the characteristics of the reflection coefficient band and the efficiency band according to the structure.
  • 8A shows a transparent antenna structure in which slots are not formed in the ground pattern.
  • FIGS. 8B and 8C compare the efficiency band characteristics and the reflection coefficient band characteristics of the transparent antenna structure of the first embodiment with the characteristics of the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A .
  • the length of the feed line 1150a is formed to be shorter than the length of the feed line of FIG. 5A .
  • the length L of the feed line 1150a may be set to ⁇ /8 or less of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the length of the feed line 1150a may be made shorter, so that the length of the feed line 1150a may be set to ⁇ /20 or less of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the electrical loss of the feeding line may be minimized.
  • the efficiency of the transparent antenna having the short feed length of FIG. 8A is improved by about 11% or more compared to the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A .
  • the antenna efficiency is increased by more than 11%. It can be seen that the efficiency of the transparent antenna having the short feed length of FIG. 8A is improved more than twice in the 5 GHz band compared to the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A .
  • the impedance bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 8A may be slightly deteriorated according to a short feed length.
  • impedance mismatching may occur according to a short feed length, and thus bandwidth characteristics may be deteriorated.
  • the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 8A is configured to have double resonance in the about 3 GHz band and the about 6 GHz band.
  • the reflection coefficient has a value of -10 dB or more. Accordingly, the impedance bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 8A may be slightly deteriorated.
  • 9A to 9C are comparisons of the transparent antenna structure according to the second embodiment and the reflection coefficient band characteristics and impedance values thereof with the characteristics of the first embodiment.
  • 9A shows a transparent antenna structure in which a first type slot is formed in a ground pattern.
  • FIGS. 9B and 9C show the reflection coefficient band characteristics of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 8A and the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 9A and Smith charts accordingly.
  • the ground pattern 1150b disposed on both sides of the feed line 1150a may include a slot 1155b from which the metal pattern is removed to a predetermined curvature.
  • the operating band characteristic of the transparent antenna may be adjusted by adjusting the curvature or angle of the slot 1155b formed in the ground pattern 1150b.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155b may be disposed outside the range of a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern 1150b or outside the ground pattern 1150b.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155b may be disposed on the outside of the ground pattern 1150b, so that the outline of the slot 1155b may have a quarter-circle shape.
  • the outline of the slot 1155b is not limited to a quadrangular shape.
  • the length of the outline of the slot 1155b may be in the range of 1/4 or less of the circumference. Accordingly, as the ground pattern 1150b moves to both sides by the slot 1155b, the metal pattern area may decrease.
  • the decrease in the metal pattern area means that the area in which the slot 1155b formed in the metal pattern is formed increases.
  • the impedance bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 9A is increased compared to the transparent antenna of FIG. 8A .
  • the transparent antenna of FIG. 9A is configured to have double resonance in the approximately 3 GHz band and the approximately 6 GHz band.
  • the reflection coefficient has a value of -10 dB or less in the 4-5 GHz band, which is an intermediate band between the 3 GHz band and the 6 GHz band. Accordingly, the impedance bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 9A is improved compared to the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 8A.
  • the size of the second loop L2 associated with the impedance characteristic of the transparent antenna of FIG. 9A is (i) smaller than the size of the first loop L1 associated with the impedance characteristic of the transparent antenna of FIG. 8A .
  • the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 9A has wider band characteristics than the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 8A .
  • 10A to 10C are comparisons of the transparent antenna structure according to the third embodiment, the reflection coefficient band characteristics and the efficiency band characteristics thereof, with the characteristics of the second embodiment.
  • 10A shows a transparent antenna structure in which a slit is formed in an upper region.
  • FIGS. 10B and 10C show reflection coefficient band characteristics and efficiency band characteristics of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 9A and the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 10A .
  • the radiator 1100 of the transparent antenna may be disposed only on a partial area of the transparent substrate, and may be configured such that a slit is not separately provided.
  • the radiator 1100 of the transparent antenna may be disposed on the entire area of the transparent substrate, and the slit 1120 may be formed on the radiator 1100 to have a predetermined width.
  • the radiator 1110 may include slits 1120 from which the metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion.
  • the radiator 1110 may include a first radiation part 1111 connected to the feeding line 1150a and configured to have steps having different lengths.
  • the radiator 1110 may include a second radiation part 1112 extending from an end of the first radiation part 1111 and having slits 1120 on both sides of the upper part.
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits 1120 formed on both sides and the length of the end of the second radiating part 1112 is set to a value in a predetermined range at ⁇ /2 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna can be
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits 1120 formed on both sides and the length of the end of the second radiating unit 1112 is in a predetermined range from ⁇ /4 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna. It can be set to a value. Accordingly, bandwidth characteristics of the transparent antenna may be improved by an additional radiation structure having a length of about ⁇ /2 or ⁇ /4 based on a specific frequency.
  • an edge slot structure having a length of about ⁇ /2 at about 3 GHz may be added.
  • a current path formed in the radiator 1100 may be expanded, and additional resonance may occur in the transparent antenna.
  • antenna efficiency may be improved by the current path formed by the radiator 1100 .
  • the first resonance may occur in the first band due to the first resonance mode by the radiator 1100 itself.
  • a second resonance may occur in the second band by a current path formed by an edge slot of the radiator 1100 . Accordingly, compared to the case in which the first band and the second band are covered by the radiator 1100 itself, the first band and the second band are covered by different resonance modes, thereby improving antenna efficiency in each band. .
  • the impedance bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 10A is increased by about 12% compared to the transparent antenna of FIG. 9A .
  • the efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 10A is increased by about 20% compared to the transparent antenna of FIG. 9A .
  • the efficiency characteristic of the transparent antenna of FIG. 10A is increased by about 2% compared to the transparent antenna of FIG. 9A .
  • 11A to 11C are comparisons of the transparent antenna structure according to the fourth embodiment, the reflection coefficient band characteristics and the efficiency band characteristics thereof, with the characteristics of the third embodiment.
  • 11A shows a transparent antenna structure in which a second type slot is formed in a ground pattern.
  • FIGS. 11B and 11C show reflection coefficient band characteristics and efficiency band characteristics of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 10A and the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 11A .
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155b may be disposed outside the range of a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern 1150b or outside the ground pattern 1150b.
  • the metal pattern area may be reduced as the ground pattern 1150b moves to both sides by the slot 1155b.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155 may be disposed within a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern 1150b. Due to the slot 1155 , the ground pattern 1150b may be configured such that the metal pattern area decreases as it moves from the inside to the center area, and the metal pattern area increases as it moves outward from the center area. That is, the transparent antenna characteristic may be improved by optimizing the size and/or position of the slot formed in the ground.
  • the impedance bandwidth of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 10A is increased by about 31% compared to the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 9A .
  • the efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 10A is increased by about 19% based on 50% of the antenna efficiency compared to the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 9A .
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B show reflection coefficient band characteristics and efficiency band characteristics of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 11A and the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 5A .
  • FIG. 12C compares the impedance bandwidth, maximum efficiency, and efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A and the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A .
  • the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A operates in a wide band in a bandwidth of about 2.4 GHz to about 10 GHz. Meanwhile, the maximum efficiency of the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A is about 69%. Since the maximum efficiency of the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A is about 53%, the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A has an antenna efficiency that is 15% or more higher than that of the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A. In particular, the efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A is about 121%, and thus has a broadband characteristic. Since the efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 5A is about 40%, the efficiency bandwidth of the transparent antenna of FIG. 11A has a broadband characteristic of about 3 times or more.
  • the antenna presented herein may be implemented as a transparent antenna made of a transparent material metal or a metal mesh grid.
  • FIG. 13 shows an antenna configuration implemented as a transparent antenna according to various embodiments of the present specification.
  • a metal mesh grid 1020 and a dummy mesh grid 1030 may be disposed on a substrate 1010 made of a transparent film or glass material. Meanwhile, a transparent film 1040 for protecting the metal pattern from the external environment may be disposed on the metal mesh grid 1020 and the dummy mesh grid 1030 .
  • the transparent antenna including the metal mesh grid 1020 and the dummy mesh grid 1030 may be configured as a single layer. Accordingly, the transparent antenna presented herein may operate as a broadband antenna according to multiple modes while being configured as a single layer.
  • a substrate 1010 may be implemented as a transparent material substrate.
  • 5B, 7, and 8A to 11A the radiator 1100 and the power feeder 1150 constituting the transparent antenna 1100 are formed of a transparent material metal or a metal mesh grid.
  • 5B, 7, 8A to 11A the first radiating part 1111 and the second radiating part 1112 and the feeding part 1150 constituting the transparent antenna 1100 are made of a transparent material metal or metal. It can be implemented as a mesh grid.
  • the metal mesh grid disposed in the metal region of the substrate 1010 may be configured as a mesh grid having a predetermined width (W).
  • the dummy mesh grid disposed in the dielectric region of the substrate 1010 may also be configured as a mesh grid having a predetermined width W1.
  • the metal mesh lattice disposed in the metal region of the substrate 1010 may be periodically disposed with a pitch P at a predetermined interval.
  • a dummy mesh grid disposed in the dielectric region of the substrate 1010 may also be periodically disposed at a pitch P1 at a predetermined interval.
  • the metal mesh grating of the antenna 1100 should be electrically separated from the dielectric derby mesh grating.
  • the width W of the metal mesh grid and the width W1 of the dummy mesh grid may be the same.
  • the width W of the metal mesh grid and the width W1 of the dummy mesh grid may be formed to be different in order to improve the optimal antenna efficiency characteristics and/or visibility.
  • the pitch P of the metal mesh grid and the pitch P1 of the dummy mesh grid may be formed to be the same.
  • the pitch P of the metal mesh grating and the pitch P1 of the dummy mesh grating may be formed to be different in order to improve the optimal antenna efficiency characteristics and/or visibility.
  • FIGS. 14A and 14B show radiation patterns of the transparent antennas of FIGS. 5A and 11A in different axial directions. 5A and 11A, 14A and 14B , the directivity in the x-axis direction is greater than the directivity in the y-axis direction. Meanwhile, the radiation pattern is formed so that the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 11A has more directivity than the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 5A with respect to both the x-axis direction and the y-axis direction radiation pattern. For example, the transparent antenna structure of FIG.
  • the 11A has a directivity value 0.5 dB higher than that of the transparent antenna structure of FIG. 5A .
  • the directivity is improved by the edge slots formed on both sides of the upper portion of the radiator 1110 . That is, due to the additional structure by the edge slot and the length of the upper end of the radiator 1110, the directionality of the antenna beam is further increased in addition to the broadband characteristic.
  • the radiation portion of the transparent antenna presented herein may be implemented with a transparent material substrate and a metal mesh grid.
  • a portion of the feeding part of the transparent antenna may be implemented as an un-transparent region.
  • FIGS. 8A to 11A show a transparent antenna and a configuration for controlling the same according to an example.
  • the radiator 1110 constituting the transparent antenna 1100 may be implemented with a transparent material metal or a metal mesh grid.
  • the power feeding unit 1150 may also be implemented with a transparent material metal or a metal mesh grid.
  • the second feeding unit 1150 - 2 implemented in the non-transparent region may be formed in a CPW structure.
  • the power supply unit 1150 may be connected to the transceiver circuit through an RF connector and an RF cable.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be operatively coupled to the transceiver circuit 1250 and the processor 1400 for controlling the transparent antenna 1100 .
  • the processor 1400 may be a baseband processor such as a modem, but is not limited thereto and may be any processor that controls the transceiver circuit 1250 .
  • the transceiver circuit 1250 may be formed in an un-transparent region.
  • the transceiver circuit 1250 may be connected to the power supply line 1150a and configured to transmit signals of a plurality of frequency bands.
  • the transceiver circuit may further include a front-end module (FEM) such as power amplifiers 1210 and 1220 and low-noise amplifiers 1310 to 1340 .
  • FEM front-end module
  • the transceiver circuit 1250 may transmit a signal to the transparent antenna 1100 through the feeding line 1150a to radiate a signal of the WiFi band and a signal of the 5G Sub6 band through the transparent antenna 1100 .
  • the processor 1400 may be operatively coupled to the transceiver circuit 1250 and configured to control the transceiver circuit 1250 .
  • an antenna module including a transparent antenna provided in a display is provided.
  • the technical features described in the electronic device having the above-described transparent antenna may be applied.
  • the antenna module including a transparent antenna provided in the display is configured to include a transparent antenna 1100 and a feeding unit 1150.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 is disposed on a transparent substrate and may operate to resonate in a plurality of frequency bands.
  • the feeding unit 1150 is disposed on a transparent substrate, and may include a feeding line 1150a that feeds a signal to the transparent antenna 1100 and a ground line 1150b that operates as a ground.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may include a radiator 1110 disposed in a metal mesh pattern or a metal pattern of a transparent material on a transparent substrate and configured to radiate a signal.
  • the ground pattern 1150b disposed on both sides of the feed line 1150a may include slots 1155 and 1155b from which the metal pattern is removed to a predetermined curvature.
  • the radiator 1110 may include slits 1120 from which the metal pattern is removed to a predetermined length on both sides of the upper portion.
  • the sum of the lengths of the slits 1120 formed on both sides of the feeding line and the length of the upper end of the radiator 1110 is set to a value in a predetermined range at ⁇ /2 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna.
  • the length of the power feeding unit 1150 may be set in a range between ⁇ /8 to ⁇ /20 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna 1100 . As another example, the length of the power feeding unit 1150 may be set to be less than or equal to ⁇ /20 of the wavelength ⁇ corresponding to the operating frequency of the transparent antenna 1100 .
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1150b may be disposed outside a range of a predetermined distance from the center of the ground pattern 1150b or outside the ground pattern. Due to the slot 1150b, the metal pattern area may be reduced as the ground pattern 1150b moves to both sides.
  • the center of curvature of the slot 1155 may be disposed within a predetermined interval from the center of the ground pattern 1150b.
  • the ground pattern 1150b in the slot 1155 may be configured such that the metal pattern decreases as it moves from the inside to the central region, and the metal pattern region increases as it moves outward from the central region.
  • a transparent antenna and an antenna module having the same for broadband operation disclosed in the present specification are for reducing electrical loss of a power supply.
  • the length of the feeding part may be increased for impedance matching.
  • a transparent antenna implemented with a transparent material metal and a metal mesh grid may increase electrical loss per unit length.
  • the electrical loss of the transparent antenna module may increase due to the impedance matching unit for impedance matching between the radiator and the power feeding unit.
  • the length of the power supply to be 1/8 times or 1/20 times or less of the wavelength of the operating frequency, the radiation efficiency characteristics can be improved by about 16%.
  • the change in antenna characteristics due to the short length of the feeder may be improved by adjusting the size and/or position of the slot formed in the ground pattern.
  • the shape of the slot formed in the ground pattern may be a circular structure.
  • the shape of the slot is not limited to a circular structure, and may be implemented in a triangular structure as shown in FIG. 6( c ).
  • Another object of the present specification is to improve the radiation efficiency of a transparent antenna operating in a wide band.
  • slits may be provided in the form of edges on both sides of the upper portion of the radiator.
  • a slit provided in the form of an edge may be disposed at a position furthest from the power feeding unit.
  • the impedance bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna may be improved by about 16%.
  • the purpose of this specification is to overcome the limitation that bandwidth characteristics are limited by a surface current formed in the radiator itself.
  • bandwidth characteristics may be improved by using both the surface current formed in the radiator itself and the surface current formed in the edge region.
  • the slot may be formed in the edge region corresponding to both sides of the upper portion of the radiator at 1/2 the wavelength.
  • the bandwidth characteristic of the transparent antenna may be improved by forming the slot length to be 1/2 the wavelength at about 3 GHz.
  • the radiation efficiency (based on 50% efficiency) of the transparent antenna can be improved by about 81% by optimizing the size and/or location of the slot of the ground pattern of the power supply unit and by using the edge-shaped slit on the upper portion of the radiator.
  • the directivity of the transparent antenna can be increased by about 0.5 dB.
  • the multi-mode/multi-band antenna presented herein may consist of a plurality of antennas.
  • FIG. 15 shows a plurality of antennas disposed at different positions of the electronic device and a configuration for controlling them.
  • the antenna may include a plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4 disposed in different areas of the electronic device 1000 .
  • the number of the plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4 is not limited to four, but may be changed to two, four, six, or eight according to applications.
  • four antennas will be described for convenience of description.
  • the processor 14400 may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more of the plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • each of the antennas ANT1 to ANT4 may be operatively coupled to the transceiver circuit 1250 and the processor 1400 .
  • a plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4 corresponding to the antenna module may be disposed in the electronic device to perform multiple input/output.
  • the processor 1400 may control the transceiver circuit 1250 to perform carrier aggregation using at least one of the plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4.
  • Carrier aggregation may be performed while performing multiple input/output (MIMO).
  • the processor 1400 controls the transceiver circuit 1250 to perform carrier aggregation (CA) while performing multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more antennas among the plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4.
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the plurality of antennas may be configured to include the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4.
  • the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 may be disposed on the left, right, upper and lower sides of the electronic device.
  • positions at which the first antennas ANT1 to ANT4 are disposed are not limited thereto and may be changed according to applications.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 described in this specification may be implemented as a transparent antenna using a metal mesh grid structure or a transparent material. Accordingly, the first to fourth antennas ANT1 to ANT4 configured as the transparent antenna 1100 may be disposed on a transparent material substrate or a transparent film inside the display 151 of the electronic device.
  • the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 may be operatively coupled to the first front end module FEM1 to the fourth front end module FEM4, respectively.
  • each of the first front-end module FEM1 to the fourth front-end module FEM4 may include a phase controller, a power amplifier, and a reception amplifier.
  • Each of the first front-end module FEM1 to the fourth front-end module FEM4 may include some components of the transceiver circuit 1250 corresponding to the RFIC.
  • the baseband processor 1400 may be operatively coupled to the first front-end module FEM1 to the fourth front-end module FEM4 .
  • the processor 1400 may include some components of the transceiver circuit 1250 corresponding to the RFIC.
  • the processor 1400 may include a baseband processor 1400 corresponding to a modem.
  • the processor 1400 may be provided in the form of a system on chip (SoC) to include some components of the transceiver circuit 1250 corresponding to the RFIC and the baseband processor 1400 corresponding to the modem.
  • SoC system on chip
  • the multi-mode/multi-band antenna may include a plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4 on the display of the electronic device in the form of a transparent antenna, and may be operatively coupled to the transceiver circuit 1250 .
  • the processor 1400 may control the transceiver circuit 1250 to perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through the plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4 .
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the baseband processor 1400 may control the first front-end module FEM1 to the fourth front-end module FEM4 to radiate a signal through at least one of the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4. have.
  • an optimal antenna may be selected based on the quality of signals received through the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 .
  • the baseband processor 1400 is configured to perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more of the first to fourth antennas ANT1 to ANT4, the first to fourth front-end modules FEM1 to FEM4. can be controlled.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • an optimal antenna combination may be selected based on the quality and interference level of signals received through the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 .
  • the baseband processor 1400 is configured to perform carrier aggregation (CA) through at least one of the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4, so that the first front-end module FEM1 to the fourth front-end module FEM1 to the fourth front-end module 1400 are performed.
  • FEM4 can be controlled.
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 each have multi-resonance in a plurality of bands among a plurality of WiFi bands and 5G Sub6 bands
  • carrier aggregation (CA) can be performed even through one antenna. have.
  • heterogeneous carrier aggregation of WiFi band + 5G Sub6 band may be performed.
  • the processor 1400 may determine signal quality in the first band and the second band for each antenna.
  • the baseband processor 1400 may perform carrier aggregation (CA) through one antenna in the first band and another antenna in the second band, based on signal quality in the first band and the second band.
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • the first band and the second band may be WiFi bands of different bands, respectively.
  • the first band and the second band may be a 2.4 GHz band WiFi band and a 5G Sub6 band. Since different communication services can be supported through the transparent antenna 1100 , the transparent antenna 1100 may be referred to as a multi-mode/multi-band antenna.
  • the electronic device described herein may simultaneously transmit or receive information from various entities, such as a peripheral electronic device, an external device, or a base station. If necessary, referring to FIGS. 1 to 15 , the electronic device may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through the antenna module 1100 and the transceiver circuit 1250 and the baseband processor 1400 controlling the antenna module 1100. have. Multiple input/output (MIMO) may be performed to improve communication capacity and/or reliability of information transmission and reception. Accordingly, the electronic device may transmit or receive different information from various entities at the same time to improve communication capacity. Accordingly, the communication capacity may be improved through the MIMO operation in the electronic device without extending the bandwidth.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the electronic device may simultaneously transmit or receive the same information from various entities at the same time to improve reliability of surrounding information and reduce latency.
  • URLLC Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication
  • the electronic device may operate as a URLLC UE.
  • the base station performing scheduling may preferentially allocate a time slot for an electronic device operating as a URLLC UE. For this, some of the specific time-frequency resources already allocated to other UEs may be punctured.
  • the plurality of antennas ANT1 to ANT4 may operate in a wide band in the first band and the second band.
  • the baseband processor 1400 may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through some of the plurality of antenna elements ANT1 to ANT4 in the first band.
  • the baseband processor 1400 may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through some of the plurality of antenna elements ANT1 to ANT4 in the second band.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • multiple input/output (MIMO) may be performed using array antennas that are spaced apart from each other by a sufficient distance and rotated at a predetermined angle. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the isolation between the first signal and the second signal within the same band can be improved.
  • At least one of the first antennas ANT1 to ANT4 in the electronic device may operate as a radiator in the first band. Meanwhile, at least one of the first antennas ANT1 to ANT4 may operate as a radiator in the second band.
  • the first band and the second band may be at least one of the first frequency band to the fourth frequency band, respectively.
  • the processor 1400 may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more of the first antennas ANT1 to ANT4 in the first band. Meanwhile, the processor 1400 may perform multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more antennas among the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 in the second band.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the baseband processor 1400 may transmit a time/frequency resource request of the second band to the base station when the signal quality of two or more antennas in the first band are all below a threshold value. Accordingly, when the time/frequency resource of the second band is allocated, the processor 1400 performs multiple input/output (MIMO) through two or more antennas among the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4 through the corresponding resource. can do.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • FEM front-end module
  • the resource of the second band is allocated, at least one antenna among the two or more antennas is changed, and multiple input/output (MIMO) may be performed through the corresponding antennas. Accordingly, if it is determined that communication through the corresponding antenna is difficult due to different propagation environments of the first band and the second band, another antenna may be used.
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • the processor 1400 is a transceiver to receive the second signal of the second band while receiving the first signal of the first band through one of the first antenna ANT1 to the fourth antenna ANT4.
  • the circuit 1250 may be controlled.
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • the processor 1400 may perform carrier aggregation (CA) through a band in which the first band and the second band are combined. Accordingly, in the present specification, when it is necessary to transmit or receive a large amount of data in an electronic device, there is an advantage that broadband reception is possible through carrier aggregation.
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • the electronic device may perform eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broad Band) communication and the electronic device may operate as an eMBB UE.
  • the base station performing scheduling may allocate a wideband frequency resource for an electronic device operating as an eMBB UE.
  • carrier aggregation (CA) may be performed on spare frequency bands except for the frequency resources already allocated to other UEs.
  • the transparent antenna operating in a multi-mode presented herein may be applied to various electronic devices.
  • FIG. 16A shows an example in which the transparent antenna presented herein is applied to various electronic devices.
  • the electronic device 1000 may be at least one of a mobile terminal, a signage, a display device, a transparent AR/VR device, a vehicle, or a wireless audio/video device.
  • the antenna 1100 operating in the multi-mode may be a transparent antenna disposed on the display or inside the display.
  • Figure 16b shows an embodiment in which the transparent antenna presented herein is applied to a robot (robot).
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be disposed on the display 151b of the robot 1000b or inside the display 151b.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may be implemented as one of a combination of a plurality of radiators, that is, one of various combinations of the first radiator 1110 to the third radiator 1130 to operate as a multi-mode/multi-band antenna.
  • the transparent antenna 1100 may operate in the LTE band and/or the 5G Sub6 band through one of a plurality of combinations of radiators, that is, one of various combinations of the first radiator 1110 to the third radiator 1130 .
  • the robot 1000b may interact with the server 300 through a communication network under the control of the controller 180 such as a device engine.
  • the communication network may be a 5G communication network.
  • the communication network may be implemented as a VPN or a TCP bridge.
  • the robot 1000b may connect to the MEC server 300 through a communication network. Since the robot 1000b interworks with the MEC server 300 , such a robot/network system may be referred to as a cloud robotics system.
  • the cloud robotics system is a system in which a cloud server such as the MEC server 300 processes functions necessary for the robot 1000b to perform a given task.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of a wireless communication system to which the methods proposed in the present specification can be applied.
  • the wireless communication system includes a first communication device 910 and/or a second communication device 920 .
  • 'A and/or B' may be interpreted as having the same meaning as 'including at least one of A or B'.
  • the first communication device may represent the base station, and the second communication device may represent the terminal (or the first communication device may represent the terminal or vehicle, and the second communication device may represent the base station).
  • Base station is a fixed station (fixed station), Node B, evolved-NodeB (eNB), gNB (Next Generation NodeB), BTS (base transceiver system), access point (AP: Access Point), gNB (general) NB), 5G system, network, AI system, RSU (road side unit), may be replaced by terms such as robot.
  • the terminal may be fixed or have mobility
  • UE User Equipment
  • MS Mobile Station
  • UT user terminal
  • MSS Mobile Subscriber Station
  • SS Subscriber Station
  • AMS Advanced Mobile
  • WT Wireless terminal
  • MTC Machine-Type Communication
  • M2M Machine-to-Machine
  • D2D Device-to-Device
  • vehicle robot
  • AI module may be substituted with terms such as
  • the first communication device and the second communication device include a processor 911,921, a memory 914,924, one or more Tx/Rx radio frequency modules 915,925, Tx processors 912,922, Rx processors 913,923 , including antennas 916 and 926 .
  • the processor implements the functions, processes, and/or methods salpinned above. More specifically, in DL (communication from a first communication device to a second communication device), an upper layer packet from the core network is provided to the processor 911 .
  • the processor implements the functions of the L2 layer.
  • the processor provides multiplexing between logical channels and transport channels, radio resource allocation, to the second communication device 920, and is responsible for signaling to the second communication device.
  • a transmit (TX) processor 912 implements various signal processing functions for the L1 layer (ie, the physical layer).
  • the signal processing function facilitates forward error correction (FEC) in the second communication device, and includes coding and interleaving.
  • FEC forward error correction
  • the coded and modulated symbols are split into parallel streams, each stream mapped to OFDM subcarriers, multiplexed with a reference signal (RS) in the time and/or frequency domain, and using Inverse Fast Fourier Transform (IFFT) are combined together to create a physical channel carrying a stream of time domain OFDMA symbols.
  • RS reference signal
  • IFFT Inverse Fast Fourier Transform
  • the OFDM stream is spatially precoded to generate multiple spatial streams.
  • Each spatial stream may be provided to a different antenna 916 via a separate Tx/Rx module (or transceiver) 915 .
  • Each Tx/Rx module may modulate an RF carrier with a respective spatial stream for transmission.
  • each Tx/Rx module (or transceiver) 925 receives a signal via a respective antenna 926 of each Tx/Rx module.
  • Each Tx/Rx module recovers information modulated with an RF carrier and provides it to a receive (RX) processor 923 .
  • the RX processor implements various signal processing functions of layer 1.
  • the RX processor may perform spatial processing on the information to recover any spatial streams destined for the second communication device. If multiple spatial streams are destined for the second communication device, they may be combined into a single OFDMA symbol stream by multiple RX processors.
  • the RX processor uses a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to transform the OFDMA symbol stream from the time domain to the frequency domain.
  • the frequency domain signal includes a separate OFDMA symbol stream for each subcarrier of the OFDM signal.
  • the symbols and reference signal on each subcarrier are recovered and demodulated by determining the most probable signal constellation points transmitted by the first communication device. These soft decisions may be based on channel estimate values.
  • the soft decisions are decoded and deinterleaved to recover the data and control signal originally transmitted by the first communication device on the physical channel. Corresponding data and control signals are provided to a processor 921 .
  • the UL (second communication device to first communication device communication) is handled in the first communication device 910 in a manner similar to that described with respect to the receiver function in the second communication device 920 .
  • Each Tx/Rx module 925 receives a signal via a respective antenna 926 .
  • Each Tx/Rx module provides an RF carrier and information to the RX processor 923 .
  • the processor 921 may be associated with a memory 924 that stores program code and data. Memory may be referred to as a computer-readable medium.
  • an antenna made of a transparent material that operates in the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band it is possible to provide an antenna made of a transparent material that operates in the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band.
  • a multi-mode/multi-band antenna structure that operates as a single antenna module up to WiFi band and 5G Sub6 band broadband can be presented
  • the impedance bandwidth characteristic and the efficiency bandwidth characteristic may be improved.
  • a plurality of transparent antennas may be disposed on the display of the electronic device, and communication performance may be improved through multiple input/output (MIMO) and/or carrier aggregation (CA).
  • MIMO multiple input/output
  • CA carrier aggregation
  • the design of the transparent antenna operating in the WiFi band and the 5G Sub6 band, and the electronic device controlling the same, and the driving thereof can be implemented as computer-readable codes in the medium in which the program is recorded.
  • the computer-readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data readable by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. There is also a carrier wave (eg, transmission over the Internet) that is implemented in the form of.
  • the computer may include a control unit of the terminal.

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L'invention concerne un équipement électronique pourvu d'une antenne selon un mode de réalisation. L'équipement électronique peut inclure : un afficheur servant à afficher des informations sur un écran ; et une antenne transparente réalisée sous la forme d'un motif de réseau de métal ou d'un motif de métal d'un matériau transparent sur l'afficheur de l'équipement électronique. L'antenne transparente peut inclure : un radiateur servant à rayonner des signaux et comportant des fentes des deux côtés d'une partie supérieure, les fentes étant formées en retirant une longueur préétablie du motif de métal ; et une unité d'alimentation composée d'une ligne d'alimentation transmettant un signal au radiateur et d'un motif de masse fonctionnant comme une masse.
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