WO2022050779A1 - Appareil électronique à multiples pliages - Google Patents

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WO2022050779A1
WO2022050779A1 PCT/KR2021/011978 KR2021011978W WO2022050779A1 WO 2022050779 A1 WO2022050779 A1 WO 2022050779A1 KR 2021011978 W KR2021011978 W KR 2021011978W WO 2022050779 A1 WO2022050779 A1 WO 2022050779A1
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안성호
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  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a multi-folding electronic device including a plurality of folded structures.
  • a display refers to a device that displays information, and is a very important component included in all electronic devices that provide visual information to a user. Technological development in the display field may trigger a new concept of electronic device.
  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document may provide an electronic device of a completely new form-factor using a flexible display and various operations that may be performed through the electronic device.
  • a third housing operably connected, a fourth housing slidably connected to the second housing, a first support plate, a second support plate, a third support plate at least partially fixed to the third housing, the fourth housing
  • a fourth support plate at least partially fixed to the housing, a first connector for foldably connecting the first support plate and the second support plate, and a foldable connection for the first support plate and the third support plate
  • a support member including a second connection portion and a third connection portion for foldably connecting the second support plate and the fourth support plate, a first region supported by the first support plate, and supported by the second support plate, A second region foldably connected to the first region, a third region supported on the third support plate and foldably connected to the first region, and a fourth region supported on the fourth support plate and folded on the second region
  • It may include a display module including a fourth
  • An electronic device includes a first region, a second region foldably connected to the first region, a third region foldably connected to the first region, and the second region.
  • a display module including a fourth region that is foldably connected, a page display in which the first region and the second region of the display module are fixed to face each other, and a movement for generating a signal according to the movement of the page display
  • a sensor module including a detection sensor and a status check sensor generating a signal according to a state of the electronic device, and a processor operatively connected to the display module and the motion detection sensor, the processor comprising: A signal may be received from the sensor module, and the display module may be controlled based on the signal.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 2A to 2E are perspective views according to various states of electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 2A taken along line A-A.
  • 3B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 2B taken along line B-B.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 5A to 5C are perspective views according to various states of a housing included in the electronic device disclosed in this document.
  • 6A is a plan view of a support member according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 6B is a view for explaining one of the connection parts included in the support member according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams for explaining a fixing structure of a support member and a housing according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining components for fixing the first page mode and the second page mode according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 10A is a flowchart of one embodiment of performing various operations according to a movement of a page display in an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining an operation of an electronic device according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 10A .
  • 11 to 13 are diagrams for explaining one of various operations performed by an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 14A to 14D are diagrams for explaining an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment disclosed in this document.
  • a or B at least one of A and B”, “or at least one of B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “B; or “at least one of C” may include any one of, or all possible combinations of, items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases.
  • Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
  • one (eg first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”
  • one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the co-processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
  • a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a telecommunication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • FIGS. 2A to 2E are perspective views according to various states of electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the electronic device 200 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2E may be an example of the electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the electronic device 200 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2E is only one of the electronic devices according to various embodiments described through this document, and the external appearance of the electronic device 200 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2E is this view.
  • the shape of the electronic device described through the document is not limited.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a structure in which a plurality of housings 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 are connected.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 211 , a second housing 212 , a third housing 213 , and a fourth housing 214 .
  • the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are foldably connected, and the third housing 213 is slidable on the first housing 211 so that at least a part of it can be accommodated in the first housing 211 .
  • the fourth housing 214 may be slidably connected to the second housing 212 so that at least a portion thereof may be accommodated in the second housing 212 .
  • the electronic device 200 includes a display module 230 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ) including a display panel including a plurality of regions 231 , 232 , 233 , 234 .
  • the plurality of regions 231 , 232 , 233 , and 234 may include a first region 231 , a second region 232 , a third region 233 , and a fourth region 234 .
  • the region may refer to a portion on the display panel divided for convenience in describing the present invention. Each area may not be clearly visually distinct in practice.
  • the display panel included in the display module 230 may be formed of a flexible material.
  • the display panel may be formed by disposing a light emitting device such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) on a substrate formed of a flexible material such as polyimide (PI) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). there is.
  • the display module 230 may be folded so that some regions face each other by folding or sliding the housings 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 .
  • the fourth region 234 is A hole 290 may be formed therein. The hole 290 may be removed as necessary, or the formation position may be changed to another area.
  • the electronic device 200 may be in various states according to states (eg, folded, unfolded, or slid) of the housings 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 .
  • states eg, folded, unfolded, or slid
  • the states of the electronic device 200 will be divided into a first state, a second state, and a third state.
  • the first state the third housing 213 slides in a direction accommodated in the first housing 211
  • the fourth housing 214 slides in a direction accommodated in the second housing 212
  • the first housing It may refer to a state in which the 211 and the second housing 212 are folded to face each other.
  • the first state may mean the state shown in FIG. 2D .
  • the third housing 213 slides in a direction accommodated in the first housing 211
  • the fourth housing 214 slides in a direction accommodated in the second housing 212
  • the first housing It may refer to a state in which the 211 and the second housing 212 are spread substantially in parallel.
  • the second state may mean the state shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C .
  • the third housing 213 slides in the extending direction with respect to the first housing 211
  • the fourth housing 214 slides in the extending direction with respect to the second housing 212
  • the second housing 213 slides in the extending direction with respect to the second housing 212
  • It may refer to a state in which the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are spread out substantially in parallel.
  • the third state may mean the state shown in FIG. 2E .
  • the states of the electronic device 200 described above are merely classified for convenience of description, and in addition, the states of the electronic device 200 may be variously changed according to the state of the housing of the electronic device 200 .
  • the first area 231 and the second area 232 of the display module 230 may be fixed to face each other to form the page display 300 .
  • the page display 300 may be understood as a display including a first area 231 and a second area 232 .
  • the page display 300 may be switched to various modes according to the folding of the display module 230 .
  • FIG. 2B when the page display 300 shown in FIG. 2A is folded in the first direction 201 , the second area 232 of the page display 300 and the display module 230 are ) may be in a state where the fourth region 234 faces each other.
  • the first area 231 of the page display 300 and the third area 232 of the display module 230 may be visually recognized from the outside.
  • This mode is hereinafter defined as a first page mode.
  • FIG. 2C when the page display 300 shown in FIG. 2A is folded in the second direction 202 , the first area 231 of the page display 300 and the display module 230 are The third region 233 may be facing each other.
  • the second area 232 of the page display 300 and the fourth area 234 of the display module 230 may be visually recognized from the outside.
  • This mode is hereinafter defined as a second page mode.
  • the electronic device 200 may be switched to the first page mode or the second page mode.
  • a state (eg, a first state, a second state, and a third state) of the electronic device 200 defined through FIGS. 2A to 2E and a mode (eg, a first page mode, a second page) of the page display 300 mode) will be used in the same manner in the following description.
  • a mode eg, a first page mode, a second page
  • the same reference numerals are used for components that are the same as or similar to those described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2B, and overlapping descriptions will be omitted unless otherwise specified.
  • FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 2A taken along line A-A.
  • 3B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in FIG. 2B taken along line B-B.
  • the display module 230 may include a display panel that allows bending. 3A and 3B , the first area 231 and the second area 232 of the display module 230 are foldable, and the first area 231 and the third area 233 are foldable. Yes, the second region 232 and the fourth region 234 may be foldable.
  • a portion connecting each region may be formed of a deformable material, and a portion corresponding to each region may be formed of a material that is relatively difficult to deform.
  • the first area 231 and the second area 232 of the display module 230 may be fixed to face each other.
  • the first area 231 and the second area 232 may be fixed by a support member (eg, the support member 220 of FIG. 4 ) supporting the display module 230 .
  • a detailed description of the support member will be provided later.
  • the first region 231 and the second region 232 fixed to face each other may be moved together.
  • the first area 231 and the second area 232 may be moved together to form the page display 300 .
  • the page display 300 and the fourth area 234 of the display module 230 may be disposed in the second housing 212 in the second page mode as shown in FIG. 3A . Since the page display 300 is a first area 231 and a second area 232 of the display module 230 , the second housing 212 has a first area 231 and a second area of the display module 230 . A 232 and a fourth region 234 may be disposed. According to an exemplary embodiment, in the second page mode, the thickness T2 of the second housing 212 and the first 1 The thickness T1 of the housing 211 may be adjusted. As shown in FIG.
  • a first area 231 , a second area 232 , and a fourth area 234 of the display module 230 are disposed, Since the third region 233 of the display module 230 is disposed in the first housing 211 , the thickness occupied by the display module 230 in the second housing 212 is the display module 230 in the first housing 211 . It may be thicker than the thickness it occupies. To compensate for this, the thickness T1 of the first housing 211 may be thicker than the thickness T2 of the second housing 212 .
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a housing 210 , a support member 220 , and a display module 230 as shown in FIG. 4 .
  • the housing 210 may include a first housing 211 , a second housing 212 , a third housing 213 , and a fourth housing 214 .
  • the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are foldably connected, the third housing 213 is slidably connected with respect to the first housing 211 , and the fourth housing 214 is the second housing 214 . It may be slidably connected to the housing 212 .
  • the support member 220 may include a plurality of support plates 221 , 222 , 223 , 224 and a plurality of connection parts 225 , 226 , and 227 connecting the support plates to each other.
  • the support member 220 may include a first support plate 221 , a second support plate 222 , a third support plate 223 , and a fourth support plate 234 .
  • the support member 220 may include a first connection part 225 , a second connection part 226 , and a third connection part 237 .
  • the first connection part 225 is a part that connects the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222
  • the second connection part 226 is the second support plate 222 and the third support plate 223
  • the third connection part 237 may be a part that connects the third support plate 223 and the fourth support plate 234 .
  • the display module 230 may include a plurality of regions 231 , 232 , 233 , and 234 .
  • the display module 230 may include a first area 231 , a second area 232 , a third area 233 , and a fourth area 234 .
  • the first area 231 is an area supported by the first support plate 221 of the support member 220
  • the second area 232 is the second support plate 221 of the support member 220
  • the region supported by the 222 , the third region 233 is a region supported by the third support plate 223 of the support member 220
  • the fourth region 234 is the fourth support plate of the support member 220 . It may be a region supported by 234 .
  • the third support plate 223 may be fixed to the third housing 213 .
  • an end of the third support plate 223 may be fixed to the third housing 213 .
  • the third support plate 223 may also move together with the third housing 213 .
  • the fourth support plate 234 may be fixed to the fourth housing 214 .
  • an end of the fourth support plate 234 may be fixed to the fourth housing 214 .
  • the fourth support plate 234 may also move together with the fourth housing 214 .
  • the first connection part 225 and the second The support plates may be folded to each other by the second connection part 226 and the third connection part 237 . In this way, when the support plates are folded, each region of the display module 230 supported by the support plates may also be folded with each other.
  • 5A to 5C are perspective views according to various states of a housing included in the electronic device disclosed in this document.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of housings 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 211 , a second housing 212 , a third housing 213 , and a fourth housing 214 .
  • the housing 210 may be formed of various materials.
  • the housing 210 may be formed of a material such as a synthetic resin material or metal.
  • the housings 211 , 212 , 213 , and 214 may be formed of different materials.
  • at least one of the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 and the fourth housing 214 may be formed of a material different from that of the other housing.
  • the electronic device 200 may be converted into various states according to the folded or slid state of the housing 210 .
  • FIG. 5A is a view of the housing 210 when the electronic device 200 is in a second state
  • FIG. 5B is a view of the housing 210 when the electronic device 200 is in a third state.
  • the third housing 213 may slide with respect to the first housing 211 .
  • the fourth housing 214 may slide relative to the second housing 212 .
  • the third housing 213 may slide in a direction accommodated in the first housing 211 or an extension direction.
  • the fourth housing 214 may slide in a direction accommodated in the second housing 212 or an extension direction.
  • FIG. 5A is a view of the housing 210 when the electronic device 200 is in a second state
  • FIG. 5B is a view of the housing 210 when the electronic device 200 is in a third state.
  • the third housing 213 may slide with respect to the first housing 211 .
  • the fourth housing 214 may slide relative to the second housing
  • the third housing 213 and the fourth housing 214 may be maximally slid with respect to the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 (the third state).
  • the first housing 211 and the third housing 213 may include a structure in which the third housing 213 can slide with respect to the first housing 211 .
  • the first housing 211 and the third housing 213 may include a rail structure (not shown), or a groove (not shown) and a protrusion (not shown) engaged with the groove may be formed with the first housing 211 and the third housing 213 .
  • Each of the third housings 213 may be formed.
  • the second housing 212 and the fourth housing 214 may include a structure in which the fourth housing 214 can slide with respect to the second housing 212 .
  • the second housing 212 and the fourth housing 214 include a rail structure (not shown) or a groove (not shown) and a protrusion (not shown) engaging the groove with the second housing 212 and Each of the fourth housings 214 may be formed.
  • the housing of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a structure for sliding within a range apparent to those skilled in the art.
  • the second housing 212 may be foldably connected to the first housing 211 .
  • the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 may be connected by a hinge structure 215 .
  • the second housing 212 may rotate relative to the first housing 211 via a hinge structure 215 .
  • the housing 210 of the electronic device 200 may include a folding structure within a range obvious to those skilled in the art.
  • 6A is a plan view of a support member according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • 6B is a view for explaining one of the connection parts included in the support member according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the support member 220 may be disposed between the housing and the display module 230 to support the display module 230 .
  • the support member 220 may include a first support plate 221 , a second support plate 222 , a third support plate 223 , and a fourth support plate 234 .
  • the support member 220 may include a first connection part 225 , a second connection part 226 , and a third connection part 237 .
  • the first support plate 221 may support the first area 231 of the display module 230 .
  • the second support plate 222 may support the second area 232 of the display module 230 .
  • the third support plate 223 may support the third region 233 of the display module 230 .
  • the fourth support plate 234 may support the fourth region 234 of the display module 230 .
  • the first support plate 221 , the second support plate 222 , the third support plate 223 , and the fourth support plate 234 stably support each region of the display module 230 . It may be formed of a material with a low modulus of elasticity so that it is not easily deformed.
  • the first connection part 225 may mean a part that connects the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 .
  • the second connection part 226 may refer to a part that connects the first support plate 221 and the third support plate 223 .
  • the third connecting portion 237 may refer to a portion connecting the second support plate 222 and the fourth support plate 224 .
  • the first connection part 225 connects the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 so that the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 can be folded
  • the second connection part 226 connects the first support plate 221 and the third support plate 223 so that the first support plate 221 and the third support plate 223 can be folded
  • the third connection part 237 connects the second support plate 223 .
  • the second support plate 222 and the fourth support plate 234 may be connected so that the plate 222 and the fourth support plate 234 can be folded.
  • the first connection part 225 , the second connection part 226 , and the third connection part 237 may include a deformable material or structure.
  • the first support plate 221 , the second support plate 222 , the third support plate 223 , and the fourth support plate 224 with the first connection portion 225 , the second connection portion 226 . and the third connection part 227 may be integrally formed.
  • the first connection part 225 , the second connection part 226 , and the third connection part 227 may be formed to have flexibility.
  • the first connection part 225 , the second connection part 226 , and the third connection part 227 may be formed to be deformable by including a plurality of openings (eg, lattice-shaped openings). .
  • first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 are integrally formed, and the third support plate 223 and the fourth support plate 244 are the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 224, respectively. 2 may be coupled to be bendable with respect to the support plate 222 .
  • various changes may be made.
  • the first connection part 225 may include a lattice groove 225 - 1 structure.
  • the lattice grooves 225 - 1 of the first connection part 225 are formed in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 are connected (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIG. 6B ).
  • It may be a groove formed to extend in the X-axis direction of FIG. 6B .
  • the grating grooves 225 - 1 may be alternately arranged along the extension direction (eg, the X-axis direction of FIG. 6B ).
  • the grid grooves 225 - 1 are alternately arranged along the extending direction of the grid grooves 225 - 1 , so that the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 may not be separated by the grooves. . Since the first connection part 225 may be deformed by the lattice grooves 225 - 1 of the first connection part 225 , the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 may be foldably connected. . In another embodiment, the first connection part 225 may be formed of a flexible material. The structures of the second connection part 226 and the third connection part 237 may be the same as those of the first connection part 225 described above.
  • a connection part 229 that transmits a driving signal for driving the display module 230 may be disposed on the support member 220 .
  • a display driver IC (DDI) for controlling the display module 230 may be disposed on the support member 220 .
  • the first magnet 610 may be disposed on the first support plate 221
  • the second magnet 620 may be disposed on the second support plate 222 .
  • At least two first magnets 610 disposed on the first support plate 221 may be disposed in different regions
  • the first magnets 610 disposed on the second support plate 222 may be disposed in different regions. At least two or more may be disposed. Details of the function of the magnet disposed on the support member 220 will be described later.
  • the support member 220 includes the first area 231 and the second area 232 of the display module 230 and the first support plate 221 and the second support plate of the support member 220 .
  • a motion detection sensor 601 capable of confirming the motion of the page display 300 composed of 222 may be disposed.
  • the motion detection sensor 601 may include various sensors (eg, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, etc.) that can check the motion of the electronic device 200 .
  • the motion detection sensor 601 may be disposed at a point where the change in each displacement is greatest within the movable range of the page display 300 . .
  • the motion detection sensor 601 may be disposed between the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 .
  • This part may be the part that is farthest from the housing 210 of the electronic device 200 and the page display 300 while the page display 300 is switched to the first page mode and the second page mode. Accordingly, the change in each displacement may be the largest portion in the process of moving the page display 300 .
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams for explaining a fixing structure of a support member and a housing according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the first magnet 610 may be disposed on the first support plate 221 of the support member 220
  • the second magnet 620 may be disposed on the second support plate 222
  • a third magnet 710 may be disposed on the first housing 211
  • a fourth magnet 720 may be disposed on the second housing 212 .
  • the first support plate 221 and the first housing 211 may face each other, and the second support plate 222 and the second housing 212 may face each other.
  • the first magnet 610 disposed on the first support plate 221 and the third magnet 710 disposed on the first housing 211 may face each other, and the second support plate 222 may face each other.
  • the second magnet 620 disposed in the , and the fourth magnet 720 disposed in the second housing 212 may face each other.
  • the pole direction of the magnet may be adjusted so that the first magnet 610 and the third magnet 710 may be magnetically coupled.
  • the pole direction of the magnet may be adjusted so that the second magnet 620 and the fourth magnet 720 may be magnetically coupled.
  • the third magnet 710 and the fourth magnet 720 may not be a magnet, but may be a magnetic material having magnetism.
  • the first support plate 221 is stably fixed to the first housing 211 by the coupling of the first magnet 610 and the third magnet 710
  • the second support plate 222 may be stably fixed to the second housing 212 by the coupling of 720 .
  • the first status check sensor 730 may be disposed on the first housing 211
  • the second status check sensor 740 may be disposed on the second housing 212 .
  • the status check sensors 730 and 740 may generate a signal for checking the status (eg, the first status, the second status, and the third status) of the electronic device 200 .
  • the state check sensors 730 and 740 may be Hall sensors capable of detecting a change in a magnetic field.
  • the state check sensors 730 and 740 may generate a signal according to a change in a magnetic field according to a change in the position of a magnet (eg, the first magnet 610 to the fourth magnet 720 ) in each state of the electronic device 200 .
  • the first state confirmation sensor 730 and the second state confirmation sensor 740 may generate different signals according to each state.
  • the status check sensors 730 and 740 may be various sensors capable of detecting the status of the electronic device 200 .
  • a sensor that generates a signal according to a change in displacement of a folded or slid portion of the housing or support member 220 may be used as the status check sensor.
  • the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 may be fixed to face each other.
  • the first magnet 610 of the first support plate 221 and the second magnet 620 of the second support plate 222 are magnetically coupled to each other, so that the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 are magnetically coupled.
  • the first support plate 221 supports the first area 231 of the display module 230 and the second support plate 222 supports the second area 232 of the display module 230
  • the first The region 231 and the second region 232 may also be fixed to face each other.
  • the page display 300 is a state in which the first area 231 and the second area 232 of the display module 230 are facing each other by the coupling of the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 . It may mean a display formed by being fixed to . As described with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3C , the page display 300 may be switched to the first page mode or the second page mode. In the process of switching to the first page mode or the second page mode, the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 are fixed by magnetic coupling between the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 . state can be moved.
  • At least one of the first magnet 610 to the fourth magnet 720 may be an electromagnet having magnetism by an electrical signal.
  • the processor of the electronic device 200 eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 are electromagnets will be described as an example.
  • the first support plate 221 and the second support plate 222 may need to be separated.
  • the processor may identify the transition from the second state to the third state from the state check sensor.
  • the status check sensor generates a signal as the third housing 213 slides in a direction in which it expands with respect to the first housing 211 , or in a direction in which the fourth housing 214 expands with respect to the second housing 212 .
  • a signal can be generated as it slides.
  • the health sensor is a linear sensor that generates a signal according to the relative movement of the first housing 211 and the third housing 213 and/or the relative movement of the second housing 212 and the fourth housing 214 . It may be a linear scale.
  • the processor may block the electrical signal applied to the first magnet 610 and/or the second magnet 620 . Due to this, the magnetism of the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 is removed, and the magnetic force coupling between the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 is released, so that the first support plate 221 and The second support plate 222 may be separated.
  • the processor may confirm that the electronic device 200 is switched to the third state according to a signal received from the state check sensor.
  • the processor may re-apply an electrical signal to the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 . Due to this, magnetism is imparted to the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 , the first magnet 610 is magnetically coupled to the third magnet 710 , and the second magnet 620 is the fourth magnet. 720 and may be magnetically coupled. As the first magnet 610 is magnetically coupled to the third magnet 710, the first plate is fixed to the first housing 211, and the second magnet 620 is magnetically coupled to the fourth magnet 720, The second plate may be fixed to the second housing 212 .
  • 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining components for fixing the first page mode and the second page mode according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the fixing devices 810 and 820 may fix the page display 300 in the first page mode and the second page mode.
  • the fixing device 810 may fix the page display 300 through magnetic force.
  • the fixing device 810 may include a page magnet 810 - 1 disposed on the page display 300 and a first fixing magnet 810 - 1 disposed on the first housing 211 (or the third support plate 223 ). 810-2) and a second fixing magnet 810-3 disposed on the second housing 212 (or the fourth support plate 234).
  • the page magnet 810 - 1 disposed on the page display 300 may be one of the first magnet 610 and the second magnet 620 described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B .
  • the page magnet 810 - 1 and the first fixing magnet 810 - 2 are magnetically coupled to each other to fix the page display 300 .
  • the page magnet 810 - 1 and the second fixing magnet 810 - 3 may be magnetically coupled to each other to fix the page display 300 .
  • the fixing device 820 includes a fixing protrusion 820-1 included in the page display 300, a first fixing groove 820-2 formed in the first housing 211, and a second housing ( A second fixing groove 820 - 3 formed in the 212 may be included.
  • the fixing protrusion 820 - 1 may be formed on the first support plate 221 and/or the second support plate 222 .
  • the fixing protrusion 820-1 of the page display 300 is inserted into and caught in the first fixing groove 820-2 formed in the first housing 211, so that the page display 300 is fixed.
  • the fixing protrusion 820 - 1 of the page display 300 is inserted into and caught in the second fixing groove 820 - 3 formed in the second housing 212 , so that the page display 300 is fixed.
  • the fixing devices 810 and 820 described above with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B are only one of various embodiments capable of fixing the page display 300, and the fixing devices are limited to the fixing devices shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B . it is not going to be
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein. From the following description, each component will be described with reference to the reference numerals given in FIG. 9 for the components shown in FIG. 9 . However, this reference number change is not intended to distinguish the components described below in FIG. 9 from the components described above. For example, a structural description of a component having the same name as the above-described component among components described below in FIG. 9 may be understood with reference to the preceding description.
  • the electronic device may include a motion detection sensor 920 , a display module 930 , and a processor 910 .
  • the processor 910 may be operatively connected to the motion detection sensor 920 and the display module 930 .
  • the processor 910 may control the display module 930 based on the signal generated by the motion detection sensor 920 .
  • that the processor 910 controls the display module 930 means that the processor 910 controls information displayed through the display module 930 in a direct or indirect (eg, through a display driving driver) method.
  • a direct or indirect (eg, through a display driving driver) method may include
  • the display module 930 may include a first area 931 to a fourth area 934 .
  • the first area 931 and the second area 932 may constitute the page display 940 .
  • the page display 940 For a detailed description of the page display 940, refer to the previous description.
  • the sensor module 920 may include a motion detection sensor 921 and a state check sensor 922 .
  • the motion detection sensor 921 may be a sensor for checking the movement of the page display 940
  • the status checking sensor 922 may be a sensor for checking the status of the electronic device.
  • the classification of the names of the motion detection sensor 921 and the status check sensor 922 is merely for the description of the invention, and the same sensor may be used to detect the motion of the page display 940 and determine the status of the electronic device. can be used to confirm. For example, it may be a sensor that generates a signal according to the movement of the page display 940 .
  • the motion detection sensor 920 may include, for example, an acceleration sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a gyro sensor.
  • the state check sensor 922 may be a Hall sensor that detects a change in a magnetic field or a scale sensor that can check a change in a relative position of a component.
  • the processor 910 may recognize a motion of the page display 940 by checking a signal generated by the sensor module 920 .
  • the movement of the page display 940 may include a movement speed of the page display 940 .
  • the processor 910 may relatively or absolutely recognize the position of the page display 940 .
  • the processor 910 may receive a signal from the sensor module 920 to relatively recognize how much the page display 940 has moved from the reference position.
  • the processor 910 performs the page display 940 according to the signal from the sensor module 920 .
  • can determine the absolute position of The position of the page display 940 may be expressed as, for example, an angle between the first region 931 and the third region 933 , and an angle between the second region 932 and the fourth region 934 . .
  • FIG. 10A is a flowchart of one embodiment of performing various operations according to a movement of a page display in an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining an operation of an electronic device according to the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 10A .
  • the processor 910 may receive a signal generated by the sensor module 920 .
  • the processor 910 may check the movement of the page display 940 based on the received signal ( 1001 ).
  • the movement of the page display 940 is, for example, the position and movement speed of the page display 940 , the third area 933 or the fourth area 934 of the page display 940 and the display module 930 . It is expressed in an angle format so that the processor 910 can recognize it.
  • the processor 910 may determine whether the movement speed of the page display 940 is within the first movement speed range based on the detected movement of the page display 940 ( 1002 ).
  • the first moving speed range may be an arbitrarily set value.
  • the user may input the first movement speed range or modify the set first movement speed range.
  • the processor 910 may recognize that the first input is applied to the electronic device.
  • the first input may be equivalent to various inputs serving as a trigger for the electronic device to perform a set operation (eg, execution of a specific application, execution of content, information display, application control, etc.).
  • the electronic device may perform various operations by recognizing an input through a physical button or a virtual button (eg, a button displayed through the display module 930 including a touch panel).
  • the first input may be one of the inputs that the electronic device can recognize as described above. That is, the processor 910 may recognize the first input and execute a specific application or content.
  • the processor 910 may perform an operation of selecting one of the plurality of items 1010 , 1020 , and 1030 according to a first input ( 1003 ). ).
  • a plurality of items 1010 , 1020 , and 1030 may be displayed in the third area 933 of the display module 930 .
  • the item may mean various pieces of information that can be visually distinguished.
  • an item may be understood as an application window, an object, an icon, and the like.
  • the item may be a plurality of application windows. This may be a type of interface that induces a switch of a specific application for multi-tasking.
  • the selection state is changed from the first item 1010 to the second item 1020 as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 10B .
  • the user is the largest item displayed (eg, the first item 1010 in the case of (a) of FIG. 10B, and the second item 1020 in the case of (b) of FIG. 10B). ) can be recognized as the selected item.
  • the processor 910 may determine whether the movement speed of the page display 940 is within the second movement speed range based on the detected movement of the page display 940 ( 1004 ).
  • the second moving speed range may be an arbitrarily set value.
  • the user may input the second movement speed range or modify the set second movement speed range.
  • the second movement speed range may be a greater speed range than the first movement speed range.
  • the processor 910 may recognize that the second input is applied to the electronic device.
  • the processor 910 may classify and recognize the first input and the second input described above as different inputs.
  • the processor 910 may perform various operations according to the second input.
  • the processor 910 may display the item selected according to the second input through the display module 930 ( 1005 ).
  • the processor 910 may display the selected item through the display module 930 when the second input is recognized. For example, when the second input is recognized while the second item 1020 is selected as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 10B , the second item 1020 is displayed through the display module 930 .
  • the processor 910 may recognize an area of the display module 930 that can currently display information.
  • the processor 910 may identify an area of the display module 930 that can be viewed from the outside of the electronic device through the sensor module 920 and the status check sensor. For example, in the state (eg, the second page mode) as shown in (c) of FIG. 10B ), through the second area 932 of the page display 940 and the fourth area 934 of the display module 930 , Information may be displayed.
  • the processor 910 may display the second item 1020 in the second area 932 and the fourth area 934 .
  • 11 is a diagram for explaining one of various operations performed by an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • the processor 910 stores information displayed in the first area 931 to the fourth area 934 of the display module 930 in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • a memory eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1
  • the first information 1110 is displayed in the first area 931 of the display module 930 (or the page display 940 ), and the second area 932 is displayed in the second area 932 .
  • the second information 1120 may be displayed.
  • the third information 1130 may be displayed on the third area 933 of the display module 930
  • the fourth information 1140 may be displayed on the fourth area 934 .
  • the processor 910 may match the first information 1110 to the fourth information 1140 with the first areas 931 to 934 and store them in the memory.
  • the first area 931 and the third area 933 may be viewed.
  • the processor 910 may retrieve information displayed in the first area 931 and the third area 933 from the memory and display the information in the first area 931 and the third area 933 , respectively.
  • the first information 1110 may be displayed in the first area 931
  • the third information 1130 may be displayed in the third area 933 .
  • the second area 932 and the fourth area 934 may be viewed.
  • the processor 910 may retrieve information displayed in the second area 932 and the fourth area 934 from the memory and display the information in the second area 932 and the fourth area 934 , respectively.
  • the second information 1120 may be displayed in the second area 932
  • the fourth information 1140 may be displayed in the fourth area 934 .
  • the multitasking experience can be provided to the user by storing information displayed in each area in the memory and then changing the displayed information according to switching between the first page mode and the second page mode.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining one of various operations performed by an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
  • the first area 931 and the third area 933 (first page mode) or the second area 932 and the second area Information displayed in the fourth area 934 (the second page mode) may be externally recognized.
  • the third state of the electronic device as shown in FIG. 12B , information displayed in the first region 931 to the fourth region 934 may be externally recognized.
  • the processor 910 may display information 1210 displayed in two areas in four areas. Users can check information on a larger screen.
  • 13 is a view for explaining one of various operations performed by an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
  • the page display 940 may be stopped while forming a predetermined angle with the third area 933 and the fourth area 934 of the display module 930 .
  • different information may be displayed to users facing both sides with the electronic device interposed therebetween.
  • a first area 931 and a third area 933 display information 1310 for a user (hereinafter, referred to as “a first user”) on the left side with respect to the electronic device
  • the second area 932 and the fourth area 934 may display information 1320 for a user on the right side of the electronic device (hereinafter referred to as a “second user”).
  • a second user such an operation scenario is referred to as a “2p (two player) mode”.
  • the operation illustrated in FIG. 13 may be started through various triggers.
  • the 2p mode may be started according to an input applied by the user to the electronic device.
  • the 2p mode may be started by recognizing the movement of the page display 940 as an input.
  • the processor 910 stops the page display 940 for a preset time in a state in which the page display 940 forms a predetermined angle with the third area 933 or the fourth area 934 (not in the first page mode and the second page mode). You can start 2p mode based on what you did.
  • the first user and the second user may use content that interacts with each other.
  • the first user and the second user may play a multiplayer game through the 2p mode.
  • a first play screen 1311 for the first user is displayed in the first area 931 of the page display 940 , and is displayed in the first area 931 in the third area 933 of the display module 930 .
  • a first manipulation interface 1312 for controlling the first play screen 1311 may be displayed.
  • the first user may manipulate information (eg, an object, a character) displayed through the first play screen 1311 by using the first manipulation interface 1312 .
  • a second play screen 1321 for a second user is displayed in the second area 932 of the page display 940 , and is displayed in the second area 932 in the fourth area 934 of the display module 930 .
  • a second manipulation interface 1322 for controlling the second play screen 1321 may be displayed.
  • the second user may manipulate information (eg, an object, a character) displayed through the second play screen 1321 by using the second manipulation interface 1322 .
  • the processor 910 performs various operations according to various states of the electronic device recognized through the state check sensor and the sensor module 920 . can be done
  • FIGS. 14A to 14D are diagrams for explaining an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment disclosed in this document.
  • the overall structure of the electronic device described below is similar to the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2E . Accordingly, states (eg, first state, second state, and third state) of the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2E are borrowed as they are, and differences will be mainly described.
  • the electronic device 1400 may include a structure in which a plurality of housings 1411 , 1412 , 1413 , and 1414 are connected.
  • the electronic device 1400 may include a first housing 1411 , a second housing 1412 , a third housing 1413 , a fourth housing 1414 , and a fifth housing 1415 .
  • the first housing 1411 and the second housing 1412 are foldably connected, and the fourth housing 1414 is slidable on the second housing 1412 so that at least a part thereof can be accommodated in the second housing 1412 .
  • the electronic device 1400 described below includes a double sliding structure in which the fifth housing 1415 slides with respect to the first housing 1411 and the second housing 1412 slides with respect to the fifth housing 1415 . can do.
  • the electronic device 1400 described with reference to FIGS. 14A to 14D may include a display module including a plurality of regions 1431 , 1432 , 1433 , 1434 , and 1435 .
  • the display module may include the first area 1431 to the fourth area 1434 similar to the electronic device 200 described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2E .
  • the display module may further include a fifth area 1435 .
  • the fifth region 1435 may be a region bendably connected to the third region 1433 .
  • the fifth region 1435 may be accommodated inside the electronic device 1400 or extended outside the electronic device 1400 by sliding of the fifth housing 1415 with respect to the first housing 1411 .
  • the fifth housing 1415 slides with respect to the first housing 1411, so that the inside of the electronic device 1400 is inserted.
  • the accommodated fifth area 1435 may extend to the outside of the electronic device 1400 .
  • the user may check information even in the folded state of the electronic device 1400 through information displayed on the fifth region 1435 that can be extended to the outside in the first state.
  • the fifth support plate 1425 may be a component connected to the third support plate 223 of the support member 220 described above with reference to FIG. 6A .
  • a portion of the fifth support plate 1425 may be accommodated therein or may be extended to the outside according to the sliding of the fifth housing 1415 .
  • a guide portion (not shown) that provides a path through which the fifth support plate 1425 can be extended or accommodated in the first housing 1411 in which the fifth housing 1415 and/or the fifth housing 1415 move relative to each other. can be formed.
  • the fifth support plate 1425 may be accommodated or expanded in the electronic device 1400 .
  • the fifth region 1435 supported by the fifth support plate 1425 may also be accommodated or expanded.
  • the fifth region 1435 bendably connected to the third region 1433 is connected to the electronic device 1400 .
  • the fifth housing 1415 can be extended externally.
  • the first region 1431 (or the second region 1432 ) and the third The region 1433 (or the fourth region 1434 ) and the fifth region 1435 may be viewed.
  • a third housing operably connected, a fourth housing slidably connected to the second housing, a first support plate, a second support plate, a third support plate at least partially fixed to the third housing, the fourth housing
  • a fourth support plate at least partially fixed to the housing, a first connector for foldably connecting the first support plate and the second support plate, and a foldable connection for the first support plate and the third support plate
  • a support member including a second connection portion and a third connection portion for foldably connecting the second support plate and the fourth support plate, a first region supported by the first support plate, and supported by the second support plate, A second region foldably connected to the first region, a third region supported on the third support plate and foldably connected to the first region, and a fourth region supported on the fourth support plate and folded on the second region
  • It may include a display module including a fourth
  • the third housing slides in a direction received with respect to the first housing, the fourth housing slides in a direction received with respect to the second housing, and the first housing and the second housing face each other
  • a first state in a folded state the third housing slides in a direction to be received with respect to the first housing, the fourth housing slides in a direction to be received with respect to the second housing, and the first housing and a second state in which the second housing is expanded substantially in parallel
  • the third housing slides in a direction extending with respect to the first housing
  • the fourth housing extends in a direction extending with respect to the second housing slidable and can be switched to a third state in which the first housing and the second housing are unfolded substantially in parallel, in the second state, the first support plate and the second support plate of the support member
  • a page display including the first area and the second area of the display module may be formed, and the page display may be configured such that the first support plate and the third support plate face each other.
  • the first page mode is converted to a state to
  • At least one of the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, and the fourth magnet may be an electromagnet exhibiting magnetism by an electrical signal.
  • first connecting portion, the second connecting portion, and the third connecting portion of the support member may include a lattice groove structure formed to be arranged at a predetermined interval.
  • the electronic device may further include a status check sensor installed in the electronic device to check the first state, the second state, and the third state.
  • the state check sensor may be a hall sensor capable of detecting a magnetic field change according to a positional relationship between the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, and the fourth magnet.
  • the page display may further include a motion detection sensor that generates a page signal according to movement of the page display with respect to the first housing and the second housing.
  • the apparatus may further include a fixing device for fixing the page display to the first housing in the first page mode and fixing the page display to the second housing in the second page mode.
  • the fixing device of the page display may be a magnet for magnetically fixing the page display to the first housing and the second housing.
  • the fixing device for the page display may include a fixing protrusion formed on at least one of a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate of the page display, and a fixing groove formed in the first housing and the second housing so that the fixing projection is inserted.
  • the display module may further include a fifth housing slidably connected to the first housing and the third housing, wherein at least a part of the display module is fixed to the fifth housing and bendable in the third region
  • the display device may further include a fifth region extending and accommodating at least a portion in the electronic device as the fifth housing slides.
  • An electronic device includes a first region, a second region foldably connected to the first region, a third region foldably connected to the first region, and the second region.
  • a display module including a fourth region that is foldably connected, a page display in which the first region and the second region of the display module are fixed to face each other, and a movement for generating a signal according to the movement of the page display
  • a sensor module including a detection sensor and a status check sensor generating a signal according to a state of the electronic device, and a processor operatively connected to the display module and the motion detection sensor, the processor comprising: A signal may be received from the sensor module, and the display module may be controlled based on the signal.
  • the page display may include a first page mode in which a first area of the page display faces a third area of the display module, and a second area of the page display faces a fourth area of the display module may be switched to a second page mode in a viewing state, wherein the processor stores information displayed in the first to fourth areas of the display module in a memory, and in the first page mode, the second area and Information stored in the memory may be displayed in the fourth area, and information stored in the memory may be displayed in the first area and the third area in the second page mode.
  • the processor may determine whether the moving speed of the page display falls within a first moving speed range or a second moving speed range using the signal, and the moving speed of the page display falls within the first moving speed range.
  • a first input may be recognized based on belonging, and a second input different from the first input may be recognized based on a movement speed of the page display belonging to the second movement speed range.
  • the processor may select one of a plurality of items displayed on the display module based on the first input, and display the item selected by the first input based on the second input to the display module can be displayed through
  • the processor may use all of the first to fourth regions of the display module to use information displayed in some of the first to fourth regions of the display module based on the signal received from the sensor module. can be displayed
  • the processor displays information for a first user in the first area and the third area of the display module while the page display forms a predetermined angle with the third area and the fourth area of the display module, , information for the second user may be displayed in the second area and the fourth area of the display module.
  • the page display may include a first page mode in which a first area of the page display faces a third area of the display module, and a second area of the page display faces a fourth area of the display module may be switched to a second page mode that is a viewing state, and the processor may use the signal to confirm that the page display is stopped for a preset time in a state other than the first page mode and the second page mode and, based on the confirmation, information for a first user may be displayed in the first area and third area of the display module, and information for a second user in the second area and fourth area of the display module can be displayed.
  • a first operation interface for controlling information displayed on the first area may be displayed on a third area of the display module, and a second operation interface for controlling information displayed on the second area on a fourth area of the display module may be displayed.
  • the operation interface can be displayed.

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Un appareil électronique selon divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention peut comprendre : un premier boîtier ; un deuxième boîtier relié de façon pliable au premier boîtier ; un troisième boîtier relié de manière coulissante au premier boîtier de telle sorte qu'au moins une partie de celui-ci est logée dans le premier boîtier ; un quatrième boîtier relié de manière coulissante au deuxième boîtier ; un élément de support qui comprend une première plaque de support, une deuxième plaque de support, une troisième plaque de support dont au moins une partie est fixée au troisième boîtier, une quatrième plaque de support dont au moins une partie est fixée au quatrième boîtier, une première partie de raccordement reliant de manière pliable la première plaque de support et la deuxième plaque de support, une deuxième partie de raccordement reliant de manière pliable la première plaque de support et la troisième plaque de support, et une troisième partie de raccordement reliant de manière pliable la deuxième plaque de support et la quatrième plaque de support ; et un module d'affichage qui comprend une première région supportée par la première plaque de support, une deuxième région supportée par la deuxième plaque de support et reliée de façon pliable à la première région, une troisième région supportée par la troisième plaque de support et reliée de façon pliable à la première région, et une quatrième région supportée par la quatrième plaque de support et reliée de façon pliable à la deuxième région. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont également possibles.
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