WO2022182012A1 - 복수의 디지타이저를 포함하는 폴더블 전자 장치 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments relate to a foldable electronic device including a plurality of digitizers.
- a digitizer included in an electronic device is being developed to receive various inputs from a user through an input device (eg, a stylus pen).
- the digitizer may identify a location on an electronic device designated by an input device having a pen function (which may be referred to as a “stylus pen” for convenience of description in the present disclosure), and may perform a corresponding function. have.
- the electronic device may detect a magnetic field signal including a resonance frequency generated from the stylus pen by using an electromagnetic induction (electromagnetic resonance, hereinafter referred to as EMR) method through a digitizer.
- EMR electromagnetic induction
- the digitizer may generate a signal for confirming the position of the stylus pen based on an induced electromotive force generated by a magnetic field generated from the stylus pen.
- a digitizer may be disposed inside each of the plurality of housings, and a controller may be disposed inside one of the plurality of housings.
- the controller may be connected to a plurality of digitizers disposed inside the plurality of housings.
- a flexible C2C connector to connector flexible printed circuits board may be disposed between two adjacent housings, and a digitizer disposed inside the two adjacent housings may be connected. At least a portion of the conductive wire and/or at least a portion of the conductive wire connecting between the controller and the digitizer may be located on the C2C FPCB.
- the performance of the digitizer may be reduced due to the plurality of digitizers electrically connected to one controller, and the number of pins provided in the C2C FPCB connecting the plurality of digitizers may be increased.
- an electronic device includes a first conductive line included in a first digitizer in a first housing and a second conductive line included in a second digitizer in a second housing, the first conductive line and The second conductive line may form a closed loop, and among the first conductive line and the second conductive line, the conductive line included in the digitizer in the housing in which the controller is not disposed may be connected to the reference line.
- An electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing about a rotation axis, and a first housing positioned in the first housing and including a plurality of first conductive lines.
- a digitizer a second digitizer positioned within the second housing, the second digitizer including a plurality of second conductive lines, and a controller positioned within the first housing, wherein a first end of the plurality of first conductive lines comprises a first end of the controller.
- Each of the reference lines may be connected to a reference line extending into the second digitizer from the reference terminal of the controller.
- An electronic device includes a plurality of housings rotatably connected about one or more rotational axes, a plurality of digitizers respectively positioned in the plurality of housings, and a controller positioned in one of the plurality of housings, a first digitizer of the plurality of digitizers includes a first conductive line, a second digitizer of the plurality of digitizers includes a second conductive line, and a first end of the first conductive line is a first end of the controller connected to a signal output end, a second end of the first conductive line is connected to a first end of the second conductive line, and a second end of the second conductive line is connected to the second end from the first reference end of the controller. It is connected to a first reference line extending into a digitizer, and a distance between the first digitizer and the controller may be shorter than a distance between the second digitizer and the controller.
- a foldable electronic device including a plurality of digitizers may be provided.
- An electronic device includes a first conductive line included in a first digitizer in a first housing and a second conductive line included in a second digitizer in a second housing, the first conductive line and the second conductive line The line may form a closed loop, and a conductive line included in a digitizer in a housing in which a controller is not disposed among the first conductive line and the second conductive line is connected to the reference line.
- the conductive line included in the digitizer in the housing in which the controller is disposed may be connected to a signal output terminal of the controller.
- the conductive line included in the digitizer in the housing where the controller is not disposed may be connected to the signal output terminal of the controller.
- a large number of pins may be included on the C2C FPCB.
- a conductive line included in a digitizer in a housing in which a controller is not disposed is connected to the reference line, and the reference line is connected to the reference line in the housing in which the controller is not disposed regardless of the number of closed loops formed.
- Conductors for extending in the digitizer may be disposed over the C2C FPCB, thereby reducing the number of pins included in the C2C FPCB.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2A and 2B illustrate an appearance of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a structure of digitizers in a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an arrangement of conductive lines included in digitizers in a foldable electronic device, according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an arrangement of conductive lines included in digitizers in a foldable electronic device, according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an arrangement of conductive wires connecting between digitizers and a controller in a foldable electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 7 illustrates an arrangement of a conductive wire connecting between digitizers and a controller in a foldable electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 8A illustrates digitizers in a foldable electronic device and an arrangement of conductive lines included in the digitizers, according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 8B illustrates digitizers in a foldable electronic device and arrangement of conductive lines included in the digitizers, according to various embodiments.
- 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 .
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
- 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 , 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 , 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 (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 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (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 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a
- the secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when 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 coprocessor 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 ). have.
- 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 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 .
- 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 by 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 can be used to receive incoming calls. 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 .
- the electronic device 102) eg, a speaker or headphones
- the electronic device 102 may output a sound.
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a 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 specified 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.
- 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 communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- a wireless communication module 192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
- 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 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 .
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- 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 uses various techniques 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 defined 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) can be supported.
- 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.
- the 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.
- FIG. 2A and 2B illustrate an appearance of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2A illustrates an appearance of a foldable electronic device 200a including two housings when the two housings are unfolded without overlapping each other.
- the foldable electronic device 200a may include a first housing 210a and a second housing 220a.
- the foldable electronic device may include a structure in which a stylus pen can be attached (or accommodated).
- the foldable electronic device may include a storage space for accommodating the stylus pen.
- the foldable electronic device may include at least one magnetic material in a position adjacent to the attachment area so that the stylus pen can be attached to the outside of the housing.
- the stylus pen may be attached to the outside of the housing of the foldable electronic device through at least one magnetic material.
- FIG. 2B illustrates an appearance of a foldable electronic device 200a including two housings when the two housings are overlapped.
- the foldable electronic device 200a may include a first housing 210a and a second housing 220a.
- the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a may be rotatably connected through the connection part 230b.
- the connection part 230b may include a hinge.
- the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a may rotate about a rotation axis included in the connection part 230b.
- the flexible display may not be substantially visible from the outside.
- the flexible display may be folded so that it can be seen to the outside.
- FIGS. 3 to 12 illustrate a foldable electronic device having two housings, and later, in FIGS. 3 to 12 as well, an example in which the foldable electronic device has two housings has been mainly described.
- the foldable electronic device A person skilled in the art will understand that the device may have three or more housings, and even when it has three or more housings, a structure to be described later with reference to FIGS. 3 to 12 may be similarly applied.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B are exemplary, and that the appearance of the foldable electronic device according to various embodiments is not limited to the appearance illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B . will be able to understand
- the foldable electronic device 200a includes a first digitizer 211c, a second digitizer 212c, a hinge plate 220c, a hinge housing 230c, a first C2C FPCB 241c, and a second digitizer 212c. It may include a C2C FPCB 242c, a first support plate 251c, a second support plate 252c, a first PBA 261c, and/or a second PBA 262c.
- a first digitizer 211c a second digitizer 212c , a first C2C FPCB 241c , a second C2C FPCB 242c , and a first PBA 261c , and a second PBA 262c ), a first digitizer 340 , a second digitizer 350 , a first C2C FPCB 361 , a second C2C FPCB 362 , a first PBA 310 , and a first digitizer 350 , which will be described later with reference to FIG. 3 .
- the details for the 2 PBA 320 may be applied substantially the same.
- the hinge plate 220c may include a first hinge plate 221c and a second hinge plate 222c that can rotate about the rotation shaft 270c.
- the first support plate 251c may support the first digitizer 211c.
- the second support plate 252c may support the second digitizer 212c.
- the first support plate 251c and the second support plate 252c may rotate about the rotation shaft 270c, and as the first support plate 251c and the second support plate 252c rotate, the first digitizer The 211c and the second digitizer 212c can also be rotated.
- the foldable electronic device 300 (eg, the electronic device 101 or the foldable electronic device 200a) includes a first printed board assembly (PBA) 310 and a second PBA 320 . ), a first digitizer 340 , a second digitizer 350 , a first FPCB 345 , a second FPCB 355 , a first C2C FPCB 361 , and/or a second C2C FPCB 362 . can do.
- PBA printed board assembly
- the foldable electronic device 300 may include two housings (eg, a first housing 210a and a second housing 220a), and the line 370 indicates the two housings. It may mean a central axis to rotate.
- the foldable electronic device 300 is illustrated in which a line 370 is parallel to the y-axis.
- the first PBA 310 , the first digitizer 340 , and the first FPCB 345 may be located in the first housing of the foldable electronic device 300 , and the second PBA 320 .
- the second digitizer 350 , and the second FPCB 355 may be located in the second housing of the foldable electronic device 300 , and the first C2C FPCB 361 and the second C2C FPCB 362 are
- the first PBA 310 and the second PBA 320 may be electrically connected to each other by crossing the rotation axis.
- the first housing in which the first PBA 310 , the first digitizer 340 , and the first FPCB 345 are located is the first housing of FIGS. 2A and 2B . It may be any one of the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a.
- the second housing in which the second PBA 320 , the second digitizer 350 , and the second FPCB 355 are located is the first housing 210a and the second housing of FIGS. 2A and 2B . It may be another one of (220a).
- a controller 330 (eg, an auxiliary processor 123 ) may be disposed on the first PBA 310 .
- the first digitizer 340 may include a plurality of conductive lines 341 , 342 , 343 for generating a signal for identifying a position of the stylus pen based on a pen signal generated from the stylus pen.
- the second digitizer 350 may include a plurality of conductive lines 351 , 352 , 353 for generating a signal for identifying a position of the stylus pen based on a pen signal generated from the stylus pen.
- the plurality of conductive lines 341 , 342 , 343 and the plurality of conductive lines 351 , 352 , 353 may form an open loop, respectively, and a stylus passing through the open loop internal space.
- a magnetic field generated from the stylus pen may be referred to as a pen signal, and a plurality of conductive lines 341 , 342 , 343 and a second digitizer ( 341 , 342 , 343 ) and a second digitizer ( A current induced to the plurality of conductive lines 351 , 352 , and 353 included in 350 or a voltage induced across the plurality of conductive lines may be used as a signal for confirming the position of the stylus pen.
- the stylus pen may generate a signal including a resonance frequency by using a resonance circuit included in a printed circuit board disposed inside the stylus pen.
- a resonance circuit included in a printed circuit board disposed inside the stylus pen.
- the resonant circuit may include at least one conductive line (coil), an inductor (inductor) and/or an electronic device such as a capacitor (capacitor).
- the resonance circuit may be used to change the strength or frequency of the electromagnetic field according to a user's manipulation state.
- the resonant circuit may provide various frequencies for recognizing a hovering input, a drawing input, a button input, or an erasing input.
- the first digitizer 340 may include a plurality of first x conductive lines for generating a signal for confirming the y-direction coordinate of the stylus pen.
- FIG. 3 shows that 24 first x conductive lines corresponding to the output signals from X00 to X23 are included, according to various embodiments, the plurality of first x conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 is The number is not limited. In FIG. 3 , only one first x conductive line 341 of the plurality of first x conductive lines is shown for convenience of display. For example, the length in the x-direction of the first x-conductive line 341 may be longer than the length in the y-direction of the first x-conductive line 341 .
- a first end of the first x conductive line 341 is connected to one of the plurality of signal output terminals 332 of the controller 330 , and the second end of the first x conductive line 341 is It may be connected to a first end of a second x conductive line 351 to be described later.
- the plurality of first x conductive lines may have substantially the same shape as the first x conductive lines 341 .
- the position or shape of each of the plurality of first x conductive lines may vary.
- each of the plurality of first x conductive lines may be disposed to have a specified interval in the y direction.
- the first digitizer 340 may include a plurality of first y conductive lines and a plurality of third y conductive lines for generating a signal for confirming the x-direction coordinate of the stylus pen.
- FIG. 3 shows that eight third y conductive lines corresponding to the output signals Y00 to Y07 and three first y conductive lines corresponding to the output signals Y08 to Y10 are included, according to various embodiments , the number of the plurality of first y conductive lines and the third y conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 is not limited.
- first y conductive line 343 of the plurality of first y conductive lines is illustrated for convenience of display, and only one third y conductive line 342 of the plurality of third y conductive lines is illustrated.
- the lengths in the x-direction of the first y-conductive line 343 and the third y-conductive line 342 are greater than the lengths in the y-direction of the first y-conductive line 343 and the third y-conductive line 342 .
- the length in the x-direction of the first y-conductive line 343 is substantially equal to the length in the x-direction of the third y-conductive line 342
- the length in the y-direction of the first y-conductive line 343 is The length of may be substantially equal to the length of the third y conductive line 342 in the y direction.
- a first end of the first y conductive line 343 is connected to one of the plurality of signal output terminals 335 of the controller 330 , and the second end of the first y conductive line 343 is It may be connected to a first end of a second y-conductive line 353 to be described later.
- a first end of the third y conductive line 342 is connected to one of the plurality of signal output terminals 334 of the controller 330 , and the second end of the third y conductive line 342 is It may be connected to the reference terminal 333 of the controller 330 .
- the plurality of first y conductive lines and third y conductive lines have substantially the same shape as the first y conductive line 343 and the third y conductive line 342 . can have
- each of the plurality of first y conductive lines or the plurality of third y conductive lines may vary.
- each of the plurality of first y conductive lines may be disposed to have a specified interval in the x direction.
- each of the plurality of third y conductive lines may be disposed to have a specified interval in the x direction.
- the second digitizer 350 may include a plurality of second x conductive lines for generating a signal for confirming the y-direction coordinate of the stylus pen.
- FIG. 3 shows that 24 second x conductive lines corresponding to the output signals from X00 to X23 are included, according to various embodiments, a plurality of second x conductive lines included in the second digitizer 350 is shown. The number is not limited. According to various embodiments, the number of the plurality of second x conductive lines included in the second digitizer 350 may be the same as the number of the plurality of first x conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 .
- a length in the x-direction of the second x-conductive line 351 may be longer than a length in the y-direction of the second x-conductive line 351 .
- a first end of the second x conductive line 351 is connected to a second end of the first x coil conductive line 341
- the second end of the second x conductive line 351 is a reference It may be connected to a reference line 380 extending from the stage 331 into the second digitizer 340 .
- the plurality of second x conductive lines may have substantially the same shape as the second x conductive lines 351 .
- the location or shape of each of the plurality of second x conductive lines may vary.
- each of the plurality of second x conductive lines may be disposed to have a specified interval in the y direction.
- the second digitizer 350 may include a plurality of second y conductive lines and a plurality of fourth y conductive lines for generating a signal for confirming the x-direction coordinates of the stylus pen.
- 3 illustrates that three second y conductive lines corresponding to output signals from Y08 to Y10 and eight fourth y conductive lines corresponding to output signals from Y11 to Y18 are included, but according to various embodiments , the number of the plurality of second y conductive lines and the fourth y conductive lines included in the second digitizer 350 is not limited. According to various embodiments, the number of the plurality of second y conductive lines may be equal to the number of the plurality of first y conductive lines.
- FIG. 3 only one second y conductive line 353 of the plurality of second y conductive lines is illustrated for convenience of display, and only one fourth y conductive line 352 of the plurality of fourth y conductive lines is illustrated.
- the lengths in the x-direction of the second y-conductive line 353 and the fourth y-conductive line 352 are greater than the lengths in the y-direction of the second y-conductive line 353 and the fourth y-conductive line 352 .
- the length in the x-direction of the second y-conductive line 353 is substantially equal to the length in the x-direction of the fourth y-conductive line 342
- the length in the y-direction of the second y-conductive line 353 is The length of may be substantially equal to the length of the fourth y conductive line 342 in the y direction.
- the length in the x-direction of the second y-conductive line 353 and the fourth y-conductive line 352 is the length in the x-direction of the first y-conductive line 343 and the third y-conductive line 342 .
- the length in the y direction of the second y conductive line 353 and the fourth y conductive line 352 is substantially equal to the length, and the length in the y direction of the first y conductive line 343 and the third y conductive line 342 is the y direction of the first y conductive line 343 and the third y conductive line 342 . may be substantially equal to the length of
- the first end of the second y-conductive line 353 is connected to the second end of the first y-conductive line 343 , and the second end of the second y-conductive line 353 is connected to the controller ( It may be connected to a reference line 385 extending into the second digitizer 340 from the reference terminal 333 of the 330 .
- a first end of the fourth y conductive line 352 is connected to one of the plurality of signal outputs 336 of the controller 330 , and the second end of the fourth y conductive line 352 is It may be connected to a reference line 385 extending into the second digitizer 340 from the reference terminal 333 of the controller 330 .
- the plurality of second y conductive lines and fourth y conductive lines have substantially the same shape as the second y conductive line 353 and the fourth y conductive line 352 . can have
- a position or shape of each of the plurality of second y-conductive lines or the plurality of fourth y-conductive lines may vary.
- each of the plurality of second y conductive lines may be disposed to have a specified interval in the x direction.
- each of the plurality of fourth y conductive lines may be disposed to have a specified interval in the x direction.
- a first end of the first x conductive line 341 is connected to one of the signal output terminals 332 of the controller 330 , and a second end of the first x conductive line 341 is connected to a second A reference line connected to the first end of the x conductive line 351 and the second end of the second x conductive line 351 extending from the reference end 331 of the controller 330 into the second digitizer 340 ( 380) can be connected.
- the controller 330 , the first x conductive line 341 , and the second x conductive line 351 may form a closed loop.
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen may generate an induced current in the first x conductive line 341 and the second x conductive line 351 .
- the magnetic flux passing through the cross section of the first x conductive line 341 and the second magnetic flux by the pen signal An induced current corresponding to the sum of magnetic flux passing through the cross section of the x conductive line 351 may flow in the first x conductive line 341 and the second x conductive line 351 .
- the induced current flowing through the first x conductive line 341 and the second x conductive line 351 or the voltage induced across the first x conductive line 341 and the second x conductive line 351 is output signals X00A ⁇ X23A) as one of the output terminal 332 of the controller 330 may be transmitted.
- the controller 330 may check the y-direction coordinates of the stylus pen based on the output signals X00A to X23A obtained through the plurality of output terminals 332 .
- a first end of the first y-conductive line 343 is connected to a signal output end 335 of the controller 330 , and a second end of the first y-conductive line 343 has a second y conductivity
- the controller 330 , the first y conductive line 343 , and the second y conductive line 353 may form a closed loop.
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen may generate an induced current in the first y conductive line 343 and the second y conductive line 353 .
- the magnetic flux passing through the cross section of the first y conductive line 343 and the second magnetic flux by the pen signal An induced current corresponding to the sum of magnetic flux passing through the cross section of the y conductive line 353 may flow in the first y conductive line 343 and the second y conductive line 353 .
- the induced current flowing through the first y conductive line 343 and the second y conductive line 353 or the voltage induced across the first y conductive line 343 and the second y conductive line 353 is output signals Y08A ⁇ Y10A) as one of the output terminal 335 of the controller 330 may be transmitted.
- a first end of the third y conductive line 342 is connected to a signal output terminal 334 of the controller 330 , respectively, and a second end of the third y conductive line 342 is connected to the controller 330 , respectively.
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen may generate an induced current in the third y conductive line 342 .
- the induced current flowing through the third y conductive line 342 or the voltage induced across the third y conductive line 342 is to be transmitted to the output terminal 334 of the controller 330 as one of the output signals Y00 to Y07.
- a first end of the fourth y-conductive line 352 is connected to a plurality of signal outputs 336 of the controller 330 , respectively, and a second end of the fourth y-conductive line 352 is connected to the controller It may be connected to a reference line (not shown) extending into the second digitizer 340 from the reference end 333 of the 330 .
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen may generate an induced current in the fourth y conductive line 352 .
- the induced current flowing through the fourth y conductive line 352 or the voltage induced across the fourth y conductive line 352 is to be transmitted to the output terminal 336 of the controller 330 as one of the output signals Y11 to Y18.
- the controller 330 includes the output signals Y08A to Y10A obtained through the output terminal 335 , the output signals Y00 to Y07 obtained through the output terminal 334 , and the output terminal 336 . Based on the output signals Y11 to Y18 obtained through
- the foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 200a) may include a controller 330 , a first digitizer 340 , and a second digitizer 350 .
- the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 4 some components of the foldable electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3 are omitted, but according to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 4 is shown in FIG. 3 . It may be substantially the same as the foldable electronic device 300 shown in FIG.
- the foldable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing, and a line 370 may indicate a central axis on which the two housings rotate.
- the foldable electronic device 400 is illustrated in which a line 370 is parallel to the y-axis.
- the controller 330 and the first digitizer 340 may be located in the first housing of the foldable electronic device, and the second digitizer 350 may be located in the second housing of the foldable electronic device.
- the first housing may be any one of the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a of FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the second housing may be the other one of the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a of FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the first digitizer 340 may include a plurality of first x conductive lines 441 and 442 for generating a signal for confirming the 370y-direction coordinates of the stylus pen.
- a length in the 370x direction of the plurality of first x conductive lines 441 and 442 may be longer than a length in the 370y direction of the plurality of first x conductive lines 441 and 442 .
- the plurality of first x conductive lines 441 and 442 may include a 1-1 x conductive line 441 or a 1-2 x conductive line 442 . In FIG. 4 , only two of the plurality of first x conductive lines 441 and 442 are shown for convenience of display.
- the second digitizer 350 may include a plurality of second x conductive lines 451 and 452 for generating a signal for confirming the 370y-direction coordinates of the stylus pen. Lengths of the plurality of second x conductive lines 451 and 452 in the 370x direction may be longer than lengths of the plurality of second x conductive lines 451 and 452 in the 370y direction.
- the plurality of second x conductive lines 451 and 452 may include a 2-1 x conductive line 451 or a 2-2 x conductive line 452 . In FIG. 3 , only two of the plurality of second x conductive lines 451 and 452 are shown for convenience of display.
- the first end 441-1 of the 1-1 x conductive line 441 is connected to the first signal output terminal 432 of the controller 330, and the 1-2 x conductive line (
- the first terminal 442-1 of the 442 may be connected to the second signal output terminal 433 of the controller 330 .
- the second end 441-2 of the 1-1 x conductive line 441 is connected to the first end 451-1 of the 2-1 x conductive line 451, and the 1-2 x conductive line
- the second end 442 - 2 of 442 may be connected to the first end 452-1 of the 2 - 2 x conductive line 452 .
- the second end 451-2 of the 2-1 x conductive line 451 or the second end 452-2 of the 2-2 x conductive line 452 is the reference terminal 331 of the controller 330 . It may be connected to a reference line 434 extending into the second digitizer 340 from the .
- the controller 330 , the 1-1 x conductive line 441 , and the 2-1 x conductive line 451 may form a closed loop, and the controller 330 , the 1 - 2 x conductive line 451 may form a closed loop.
- the conductive line 442 and the 2-2 x conductive line 452 may form a closed loop.
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen is the 1-1 x conductive line 441 , the 1-2 x conductive line 442 , the 2-1 x conductive line 451 , 452 , or the second -2 x may generate an induced current in the conductive line 452 .
- the 1-1 x conductive line 441 and the 2-1 x conductive line 451 are connected in series, the cross section of the 1-1 x conductive line 441 in the magnetic flux by the pen signal
- An induced current corresponding to the sum of the magnetic flux passing through and the magnetic flux passing through the cross section of the 2-1 x conductive line 451 flows in the 1-1 x conductive line 441 and the 2-1 x conductive line 451 .
- the obtained voltage may be transmitted to the output terminal 432 of the controller 330 as an output signal X00A.
- the voltage induced at both ends of 452 may be transmitted to the output terminal 433 of the controller 330 as an output signal X01A.
- the controller 330 is based on the output signals X00A to X01A obtained through the output terminals 432 and 433 and the output signals X02A to X23A obtained through a plurality of other output terminals not shown in FIG. 4, You can check the 370y direction coordinates of the stylus pen.
- the foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 200a) may include a controller 330 , a first digitizer 340 , and a second digitizer 350 .
- the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 4 some components of the foldable electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3 are omitted, but according to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 4 is shown in FIG. 3 . It may be substantially the same as the foldable electronic device 300 shown in FIG.
- the foldable electronic device may include two housings (eg, a first housing 210a and a second housing 220a), and a line 370 indicates a center at which the two housings rotate. axis can mean.
- the foldable electronic device 500 is illustrated in which a line 370 is parallel to the y-axis.
- the controller 330 and the first digitizer 340 may be located in the first housing of the foldable electronic device, and the second digitizer 350 may be located in the second housing of the foldable electronic device.
- the first housing may be any one of the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a of FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the second housing may be the other one of the first housing 210a and the second housing 220a of FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the first digitizer 340 generates a plurality of first y conductive lines 543 , 544 , 545 and a plurality of third y conductive lines for generating a signal for identifying the x-direction coordinates of the stylus pen. (541, 542).
- the lengths in the 370x direction of the plurality of first y-conductive lines 543 , 544 , 545 and the plurality of third y-conductive lines 541 , 542 are the plurality of first y-conductive lines 543 , 544 , according to various embodiments. , 545 , and the plurality of third y conductive lines 541 and 542 may be shorter than lengths in the 370y direction.
- the plurality of first y conductive lines 543 , 544 , 545 includes a 1-1 y conductive line 543 , a 1-2 y conductive line 544 , or a 1-3 y conductive line 545 . can do.
- the plurality of third y conductive lines 541 and 542 may include a 3-1 y conductive line 541 or a 3-2 y conductive line 542 . In FIG. 5 , only three of the plurality of first y conductive lines 543 , 544 , and 545 are illustrated, and only two of the plurality of third y conductive lines 541 and 542 are illustrated for convenience of display.
- the second digitizer 350 includes a plurality of second y-conductive lines 553 , 554 , 555 and a plurality of fourth y-conductive lines for generating a signal for identifying the x-direction coordinates of the stylus pen. (551, 552).
- the lengths in the 370x direction of the plurality of second y-conductive lines 553 , 554 , 555 and the plurality of fourth y-conductive lines 551 , 552 are the plurality of second y-conductive lines 553 , 554 , according to various embodiments. , 555) and the plurality of fourth y conductive lines 551 and 552 may be shorter than lengths in the 370y direction.
- the plurality of second y conductive lines 553 , 554 , 555 includes a 2-1 y conductive line 553 , a 2-2 y conductive line 554 , or a 2-3 y conductive line 555 . can do.
- the plurality of fourth y conductive lines 551 and 552 may include a plurality of 4-1 y conductive lines 551 or a plurality of 4-2 y conductive lines 552 . In FIG. 3 , only three of the plurality of second y conductive lines 553 , 554 , and 555 are illustrated for convenience of display, and only two of the plurality of fourth y conductive lines 551 and 552 are illustrated.
- the 1-1 end 543 - 1 of the 1-1 y conductive line 543 is connected to the first signal output terminal 534 of the controller 330 , and the 1-2 y conductive line 543 .
- the first end 544-1 of the line 544 is connected to the second signal output terminal 535 of the controller 330, and the first end 545-1 of the 1-3 y conductive line 545 is It may be connected to the third signal output terminal 536 of the controller 330 .
- the second end 543-2 of the 1-1 y conductive line 543 is connected to the first end 553-1 of the 2-1 y conductive line 553, and the 1-2 y conductive line
- the second end 544-2 of 544 is connected to the first end 554-1 of the 2-2 y conductive line 554 and the second end of the 1-3 y conductive line 545 545 - 2 may be connected to the first end 555 - 1 of the 2-3 y conductive line 555 .
- the second end 555-2 of the 2-3 y conductive line 555 may be connected to a reference line 539 extending from the reference end 333 of the controller 330 into the second digitizer 340 .
- the controller 330 , the 1-1 y conductive line 543 , and the 2-1 y conductive line 553 may form a closed loop
- the conductive line 544, and the 2-2 y conductive line 554 may form a closed loop
- the controller 330, the 1-3 y conductive line 545, and the 2-3 y conductive line 555 may form a closed loop.
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen may generate an induced current in the plurality of first y conductive lines 543 , 544 , 545 and/or the plurality of second y conductive lines 553 , 554 , 555 .
- the 1-1 y conductive line 543 and the 2-1 y conductive line 553 are connected in series, the cross section of the 1-1 y conductive line 543 in the magnetic flux by the pen signal
- An induced current corresponding to the sum of the magnetic flux passing through and the magnetic flux passing through the cross section of the 2-1 y conductive line 553 flows in the 1-1 y conductive line 543 and the 2-1 y conductive line 553 .
- the induced current flowing through the 1-1 y conductive line 543 and the 2-1 y conductive line 553 or induced at both ends of the 1-1 y conductive line 543 and the 2-1 y conductive line 553 The obtained voltage may be transmitted to the first signal output terminal 534 of the controller 330 as the output signal Y08.
- an induced current flowing through the 1-2 y conductive line 544 and the 2-2 y conductive line 554 or the 1-2 y conductive line 544 and The voltage induced across the 2-2 y conductive line 554 may be transferred to the second signal output terminal 535 of the controller 330 as an output signal Y09, and based on the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen, the second The induced current flowing through the 1-3 y conductive line 545 and the 2-3 y conductive line 555 or induced across the 1-3 y conductive line 545 and the 2-3 y conductive line 555 The voltage may be transferred to the third signal output terminal 536 of the controller 330 as the output signal Y10 .
- the first end 541-1 of the 3-1 y conductive line 541 is connected to the fourth signal output terminal 532 of the controller 330, and the 3-2 y conductive line 541 (
- the first end 542-1 of 542 is connected to the fifth signal output end 533 of the controller 330, and the second end 541-2 of the 3-1 y conductive line 541 is connected to the controller ( It may be connected to the reference end 333 of the 330 , and the second end 542-2 of the 3-2 y conductive line 542 may be connected to the reference end 333 of the controller 330.
- Stylus pen The magnetic field generated by may generate an induced current in the plurality of third y conductive lines 541 and 542 .
- the induced current flowing through the 3-1 y conductive line 541 or the voltage induced across the 3-1 y conductive line 541 is applied to the fourth signal output terminal 532 of the controller 330 as an output signal Y00. can be transmitted.
- the induced current flowing through the 3-2 y conductive line 542 or the voltage induced across the 3-2 y conductive line 542 is applied to the fifth signal output terminal 533 of the controller 330 as the output signal Y01. can be transmitted.
- the 1-1 terminal 551-1 of the 4-1 y conductive line 551 is connected to the sixth signal output terminal 537 of the controller 330, and the 4-2 y conductive line 551 .
- the first end 552-1 of the line 552 is connected to the seventh signal output terminal 538 of the controller 330, and the second end 551-2 of the 4-1 y conductive line 551 is It is connected to a reference line 539 extending from the reference end 333 of the controller 330 into the second digitizer 340 , and the second end 552-2 of the 4-2 y conductive line 552 is connected to the controller It may be connected to a reference line 539 extending into the second digitizer 340 from the reference end 333 of the 330 .
- the magnetic field generated by the stylus pen may generate an induced current in the plurality of fourth y conductive lines 551 and 552 .
- the induced current flowing through the 4-1 y conductive line 551 or the voltage induced across the 4-1 y conductive line 551 is applied to the sixth signal output terminal 537 of the controller 330 as an output signal Y17. can be transmitted.
- the induced current flowing through the 4-2 y conductive line 552 or the voltage induced across the 4-2 y conductive line 552 is applied to the seventh signal output terminal 538 of the controller 330 as an output signal Y18. can be transmitted.
- the controller 330 includes an output signal Y08A to Y10A obtained through a plurality of signal output terminals 534, 535, 536, an output signal Y00 obtained through the signal output terminals 532 and 533, Y01), the output signals Y17 and Y18 obtained through the signal output terminals 537 and 538, and the output signals Y02 ⁇ Y07, Y11 ⁇ Y16 obtained through a plurality of other output terminals not shown in FIG. to check the coordinates of the 370x direction of the stylus pen.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an arrangement of conductive wires connecting between digitizers and a controller in a foldable electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the first connector 610 and the controller 330 may be positioned on the first PBA 310 .
- the first connector 610 may be electrically connected to the first digitizer 340 .
- the second connector 620 may be positioned on the second PBA 320 .
- the second connector 620 may be electrically connected to the second digitizer 350 .
- the positions of the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 in the y-direction may be substantially the same.
- the conductive wire 631 may connect the controller 330 and the first connector 610 .
- the conductive wire 631 is connected to a plurality of signal output terminals of the controller 330 (eg, a plurality of signal output terminals 532 and 533 of FIG. 5 or a plurality of signal output terminals 334 of FIG. 3 ).
- the conductive wire 631 is connected to a plurality of third y conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 (eg, a plurality of third y conductive lines in FIG. 5 ) through the first connector 610 .
- the output signal from the plurality of third y-conductive lines may be electrically connected to the first end 542-1 631 ) may be transmitted to a plurality of signal output terminals (eg, a plurality of signal output terminals 532 and 533 of FIG. 5 or a plurality of signal output terminals 334 of FIG. 3 ) of the controller 330 .
- the conductive wire 632 may connect between the controller 330 and the second connector 620 .
- the conductor 632 is connected to a plurality of signal outputs of the controller 330 (eg, the plurality of signal outputs 537 and 538 of FIG. 5 or the plurality of signal outputs 336 of FIG. 3 ). can be connected
- the conductive wire 632 is connected to a plurality of fourth y conductive lines included in the second digitizer 350 (eg, the plurality of fourth y conductive lines of FIG. 5 ) through the second connector 620 .
- the first end of the lines 551 and 552 eg, the 1-1 end 551-1 of the 4-1 y conductive line 551 in FIG.
- the 4-2 y conductive line 552 in FIG. 5 ) may be electrically connected to the first end 552-1).
- Output signals from a plurality of fourth y-conductive lines eg, a plurality of fourth y-conductive lines 551 and 552 in FIG. 5
- a plurality of signal outputs eg, a plurality of signal outputs of the controller 330 .
- it may be transmitted to the plurality of signal output terminals 537 and 538 of FIG. 5 or the plurality of signal output terminals 336 of FIG. 3 .
- the conductive wire 633 - 1 may connect the conductive wire 633 - 2 and the controller 330 .
- the conductive wire 633 - 1 is connected to the reference terminal of the controller 330 (eg, the reference terminal 331 of FIG. 4 and/or the reference terminal of FIG. 5 ) through the first connector 610 . (333)) may be electrically connected.
- the conductive wire 633 - 2 may connect between the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 .
- the conductive line 633 - 2 may be connected to a reference line (eg, the reference line 434 of FIG. 4 and/or the reference line 539 of FIG. 5 ) through the second connector 620 .
- the conductive wire 633 - 2 may be electrically connected to the second ends 541 - 2 and 542 - 2 of the plurality of third y conductive lines 541 and 542 through the first connector 610 .
- the conductive wire 634 - 1 may connect the controller 330 and the first connector 610 .
- the conductive wire 634 - 1 may be connected to a plurality of signal output terminals of the controller 330 (eg, the plurality of signal output terminals 432 and 433 of FIG. 4 ).
- the conductive wire 634 - 1 is connected to a plurality of first x conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 (eg, the first x conductive line of FIG. 4 ) through the first connector 610 . of the first end of the lines 441 and 442 (eg, the first end 441-1 of the 1-1 x conductive line 441 of FIG. 4 , the 1-2 th of the conductive line 442 ) It may be electrically connected to the first end 442-1).
- the conductive wire 634 - 2 may connect between the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 .
- the conductive line 634 - 2 may be connected to a plurality of first x conductive lines (eg, the first x conductive line of FIG. 4 ) included in the first digitizer 340 through the first connector 610 . (441, 442) (e.g., the second end 441-2 of the 1-1 x conductive line 441 of FIG. 4, It may be electrically connected to the second stage 442-2).
- the conductive wire 634 - 2 may be connected to a plurality of second x conductive lines included in the second digitizer 350 through the second connector 620 (eg, a plurality of second x conductive lines in FIG. 4 ).
- the first end of the conductive lines 451 and 452 (eg, the first end 451-1 of the 2-1 x conductive line 451 in FIG. 4 , the 2-2 x the conductive line 452 of FIG. 4 ) may be electrically connected to the first end 452-1 of the
- the conductive wire 635 - 1 may connect between the controller 330 and the first connector 610 .
- the conductive wire 635 - 1 may be connected to a plurality of signal output terminals of the controller 330 (eg, a plurality of signal output terminals 534 , 535 , and 536 of FIG. 5 ).
- the conductive wire 635 - 1 is connected to a plurality of first y conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 (eg, the plurality of first y conductive lines of FIG. 5 ) through the first connector 610 .
- y first end of conductive line 543 , 544 , 545 (eg, 1-1 y first end 543-1 of conductive line 543 in FIG. 5 , 1-2 y It may be electrically connected to a first end 544-1 of the conductive line 544 and a first end 545-1 of the 1-3 y-th conductive line 545).
- the conductive wire 635 - 2 may connect between the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 .
- the conductive wire 635 - 2 may be connected to a plurality of first y conductive lines included in the first digitizer 340 through the first connector 610 (eg, a plurality of first y conductive lines in FIG. 5 ).
- the second end of the conductive lines 543 , 544 , 545 (eg, the second end 543-2 of the 1-1 y conductive line 543 of FIG. 5 , the 1-2 y conductive line 544 ) ) may be electrically connected to the second end 544-2 of the 1-3 y-th conductive line 545).
- Stage 1 (eg, the first end 553-1 of the 2-1 y conductive line 553 in FIG. 5 , the first end 554-1 of the 2-2 y conductive line 554 , It may be electrically connected to the first end 555 - 1 of the 2-3 y conductive line 555 .
- the length of the conductive wire 632 may be longer than that of the conductive wire 631 .
- the thickness of the conductive wire 632 may be thicker than that of the conductive wire 631 .
- the thickness of the conductive wire 631 and/or the conductive wire 632 may be set such that the resistance of the conductive wire 632 is similar to the resistance of the conductive wire 632 .
- the sum of the length of the conductor 633-1 and the length of the conductor 633-2, the sum of the length of the conductor 634-1 and the length of the conductor 634-2, and the conductor 635 may be longer than the length of the conductive wire 632 .
- the thickness of the conductor 633-1, the conductor 633-2, the conductor 634-1, the conductor 634-2, the conductor 635-1, and the conductor 635-2 may be thicker than the conductive wire 632 .
- the thickness of the conductive wire 633-1, the conductive wire 633-2, and the conductive wire 632 is the resistance of the conductive wire 633-1 and the conductive wire 633-2 and the conductive wire 632's thickness.
- the resistance may be set to be similar.
- the thickness of the conductor 634-1, the conductor 634-2, and the conductor 632 is the resistance of the conductor 634-1 and the conductor 634-2 and the resistance of the conductor 632.
- the resistance may be set to be similar.
- the thickness of the conductor 635-1, the conductor 635-2, and the conductor 632 is the resistance of the conductor 635-1 and the conductor 635-2 and the resistance of the conductor 632.
- the resistance may be set to be similar.
- At least a portion of the conductor 633 - 2 , the conductor 634 - 2 , and the conductor 635 - 2 is a first C2C relatively close to the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 . It may be located on the FPCB (361). According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the conductive wire 632 may be positioned on the second C2C FPCB 362 positioned relatively far from the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 . For example, at least some of the relatively long conductive wires such as the conductive wire 633-2, the conductive wire 634-2, or the conductive wire 635-2 are the first connector 610 and the second connector 620.
- the conductor 632 It is disposed in a relatively close C2C FPCB (eg, the first C2C FPCB 361), and at least some of the relatively short conductors such as the conductor 632 have a first connector 610 and a second connector 620 and It may be disposed in a relatively distant C2C FPCB (eg, the second C2C FPCB 362 ).
- the conductors may be arranged so that their lengths are as similar as possible.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an arrangement of a conductive wire connecting between digitizers and a controller in a foldable electronic device, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; Although some components of the foldable electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3 are omitted, the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 7 may be substantially the same as the foldable electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3 . have.
- the details described above with reference to the conductive wire 633-2, the conductive wire 634-1, the conductive wire 634-2, the conductive wire 635-1, and the conductive wire 635-2 may be equally applied. have.
- the thickness of the conductive wire 733-1 and the conductive wire 733-2 is the conductive wire 731, the conductive wire 732, the conductive wire 733-1, the conductive wire 733-2, and the conductive wire 734- 1), and may be thicker than the thickness of the conductive wire 734-1. Since the conductive wire 733 - 1 and the conductive wire 733 - 2 are thick, the resistance of all the conductive wires may be reduced.
- At least a portion of the conductive wire 733 - 2 may be positioned on the first C2C FPCB 361 relatively close to the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 .
- at least a portion of the conductive wire 732 , the conductive wire 734 - 2 , and the conductive wire 735 - 2 is a second C2C positioned relatively far from the first connector 610 and the second connector 620 . It may be located on the FPCB 362 .
- the thickness of the conductive wire 732, the conductive wire 734-1, the conductive wire 734-2, the conductive wire 735-1, and the conductive wire 735-2 is, the conductive wire 732, the controller ( 330), and the length of a closed loop formed through the second connector 620, a conductor 734-1, a conductor 734-2, a controller 330, a first connector 610, and a second connector ( The length of the closed loop formed through the 620, and the conductor 735-1, and the conductor 735-2, the closed loop formed through the controller 330, the first connector 610, and the second connector 620 It may be set in consideration of the length of the loop.
- the thickness of the associated conductive wire may be set to be thicker.
- the length of the closed loop formed through the conductive wire 735-1 and the conductive wire 735-2 controller 330 , the first connector 610 , and the second connector 620 is the conductive wire 732 .
- the controller 330 , and the length of the closed loop formed through the second connector 620 may be longer than the length of the closed loop.
- the thickness of the conductive wire 735 - 1 and the conductive wire 735 - 2 may be thicker than the thickness of the conductive wire 732 .
- the length of the conductive wire 732 may be longer than that of the conductive wire 731 .
- the sum of the lengths of the conductive wire 734 - 1 and the conductive wire 734 - 2 may be longer than the length of the conductive wire 731 .
- the sum of the lengths of the conductive wire 735 - 1 and the conductive wire 735 - 2 may be longer than the length of the conductive wire 731 .
- the thickness of the conductor 732 , the conductor 734 - 1 , the conductor 734 - 2 , the conductor 735 - 1 , and the conductor 735 - 2 may be thicker than the thickness of the conductor 731 .
- the foldable electronic device 800 (eg, the electronic device 101 ) includes a controller 810 , a first digitizer 820 , a second digitizer 830 , and a third digitizer 840 . ) may be included.
- the foldable electronic device 800 may include a plurality of housings (eg, a first housing 801 , a second housing 802 , and/or a third housing 803 ).
- the line 804 may mean a central axis on which the first housing 801 and the second housing 802 rotate, and the line 805 indicates the rotation of the second housing 802 and the third housing 803 . may mean a central axis.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B in order to explain the orientation of the components of the foldable electronic device 800 , the foldable electronic device 800 is assumed to be arranged such that the lines 804 and 805 are parallel to the y-axis.
- the controller 810 and the first digitizer 820 may be located in the first housing 801 of the foldable electronic device 800
- the second digitizer 830 may be located in the foldable electronic device ( It may be located in the second housing 802 of the 800
- the third digitizer 840 may be located in the third housing 803 of the foldable electronic device 800 .
- the foldable electronic device 800 illustrated in FIG. 8A includes a first housing 801 , a second housing 802 , and/or a PBA in the third housing 803 and an FPCB disposed between the PBA and the digitizer, respectively.
- the foldable electronic device 800 includes two C2C FPCBs (eg, a first C2C FPCB 361 , or a second C2C FPCB 361 ) disposed between the first housing 801 and the second housing 802 .
- FPCB 362) and two C2C FPCBs eg, a first C2C FPCB 361, or a second C2C FPCB 362
- the first digitizer 820 may include a first conductive line 821 for checking the y-direction coordinate of the stylus pen.
- the second digitizer 830 may include a second conductive line 831 for identifying the y-direction coordinates of the line 804 stylus pen.
- the third digitizer 840 may include a third conductive line 841 for checking the y-direction coordinate of the stylus pen.
- the first end 821-1 of the first conductive line 821 is connected to the signal output terminal 812a of the controller 810 , and the second end 821 of the first conductive line 821 is -2) may be connected to the first end 831-1 of the second conductive line 831 .
- the second end 831 - 2 of the second conductive line 831 may be connected to the first end 841-1 of the third conductive line 841 .
- the second end 841 - 2 of the third conductive line 841 is to be connected to a reference line 813a extending from the reference end 811a of the controller 810 into the third digitizer 840 .
- the number of housings that the foldable electronic device can have according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited, and when the foldable electronic device has a plurality of housings, the number of housings included in the plurality of first housings among the housings is not limited.
- a plurality of conductive lines included in the plurality of first digitizers may form a closed loop with the controller. Among the plurality of conductive lines forming the closed loop, a conductive line included in a digitizer farthest from the controller among the plurality of first digitizers may be connected to a reference terminal of the controller.
- FIG. 8B illustrates digitizers in a foldable electronic device and arrangement of conductive lines included in the digitizers, according to various embodiments.
- the foldable electronic device shown in FIG. 8B may be the same device as the foldable electronic device 800 shown in FIG. 8A .
- the first digitizer 820 may include a first conductive line 822 for checking the x-direction coordinates of the stylus pen.
- the second digitizer 830 may include a second conductive line 832 and a third conductive line 833 for checking the x-direction coordinate of the stylus pen.
- the third digitizer 840 may include a fourth conductive line 842 for checking the x-direction coordinates of the stylus pen.
- the first end 822-1 of the first conductive line 822 is connected to the signal output terminal 812b of the controller 810
- the second end 822 of the first conductive line 822 is connected to the signal output terminal 812b of the controller 810
- -2) may be connected to the first end 832-1 of the second conductive line 832
- the second end 832 - 2 of the second conductive line 832 may be connected to a reference line 815b extending from the reference end 811b of the controller 810 into the second digitizer 830 .
- the first end 833 - 1 of the third conductive line 833 is connected to the signal output terminal 813b of the controller 810 , and the second end 833 of the third conductive line 833 . -2) may be connected to the first end 842-1 of the fourth conductive line 842 .
- the second end 842-2 of the fourth conductive line 842 is to be connected to a reference line 814b extending from the reference end 811b of the controller 810 into the third digitizer 840.
- the number of housings that the foldable electronic device can have according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited, and when the foldable electronic device has a plurality of housings, two digitizers included in two adjacent housings among the housings are not limited.
- Two conductive lines included in the circuit may form a closed loop with the controller. Among the two conductive lines forming the closed loop, the conductive line included in the digitizer farther from the controller may be connected to the reference terminal of the controller.
- substantially the same principle as in FIG. 6 may be applied even if there are three or more housings.
- a short conductor wire may be designed to have a thin thickness and a long conductor wire may be designed to have a thick thickness.
- a conductor connecting the controller and one digitizer may be located on a C2C FPCB having a relatively long distance from the digitizer, and a conductor connecting the controller and a plurality of digitizers may be located on a C2C FPCB having a relatively short distance from the digitizer. It may be located on the FPCB.
- substantially the same principle as in FIG. 7 may be applied even if there are three or more housings.
- the conductive wire extending from the reference end of the controller to the digitizer positioned in the housing that does not include the controller may be designed to be thicker than other conductive wires.
- a lead extending from the reference end of the controller to the digitizer positioned in the housing that does not include the controller may be positioned on the C2C FPCB having a relatively short distance from the digitizer.
- the electronic device 300 includes a first housing 210a, a second housing 220a rotatably connected to the first housing 210a about a rotation shaft 370, and the first housing.
- a first digitizer 340 located within 210a and including a plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 , located within the second housing 220a and including a plurality of second conductive lines 351 and 353 .
- a second digitizer 350 that includes a controller 330 positioned in the first housing 210a, and a first end of the plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 is connected to the controller 330.
- Each of the plurality of signal output terminals 332 and 335 is connected, and the second ends of the plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 are respectively connected to the first terminals of the plurality of second conductive lines 351 and 353, respectively.
- the second ends of the plurality of second conductive lines 351 and 353 are reference lines 434 and 539 extending from the reference ends 331 and 333 of the controller 330 into the second digitizer 350 . can be connected to each.
- the first digitizer 340 further includes a plurality of third conductive lines 342 , and a first end of the plurality of third conductive lines 342 is a plurality of the controller 330 . may be respectively connected to the signal output terminal 334 of , and the second terminals of the plurality of third conductive lines 342 may be respectively connected to the reference terminals 331 and 333 of the controller 330 .
- the second digitizer 350 further includes a plurality of fourth conductive lines 352 , and a first end of the plurality of fourth conductive lines 352 is a plurality of the controller 330 . may be respectively connected to the signal output terminal 336 of , and second ends of the plurality of fourth conductive lines 352 may be respectively connected to the reference lines 434 and 539 .
- the controller 330 may be configured to, based on a pen signal from a stylus pen, the plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 , the plurality of third conductive lines 342 , and the plurality of A plurality of output signals are obtained through the plurality of signal output terminals 332 , 334 , 335 , 336 connected to the first end of the fourth conductive line 352 of a, and based on the plurality of output signals, the It may be set to check the position of the stylus pen.
- the plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 include a plurality of first x conductive lines generating an output signal for confirming coordinates in the direction of the rotation axis 370 of the stylus pen
- the stylus pen may include a plurality of first y conductive lines generating an output signal for confirming coordinates in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis 370 of the stylus pen.
- a length in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis 370 of the plurality of first x conductive lines is longer than a length in a direction of the rotation axis 370 of the plurality of first y conductive lines, and A length of the first y-conductive line in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis 370 may be shorter than a length of the plurality of first y-conductive lines in a direction of the rotation axis 370 .
- the electronic device 300 includes a first connector 610 located in the first housing 210a and electrically connected to the first digitizer 340 , and the second housing 220a.
- a second connector 620 electrically connected to the second digitizer 350 and extending from the reference end of the controller 330 to the second connector 620, and connecting the second connector 620 to the second connector 620.
- a first conductive wire electrically connected to the reference line through a second conductive wire electrically connected to the second end and electrically connected to the first end of the plurality of second conductive lines through the second connector 620 , and a plurality of signal output terminals of the controller 330 .
- the thickness of the first conductive wire and the A thickness of the second conductor may be greater than a thickness of the third conductor.
- the electronic device 300 extends from the plurality of signal output terminals of the controller 330 to the second connector 620 , and through the second connector 620 , the plurality of fourth A fourth conductive wire may further include a fourth conductive wire electrically connected to the first end of the conductive line, and a thickness of the first conductive wire and a thickness of the second conductive wire may be greater than a thickness of the fourth conductive wire.
- a thickness of the fourth conductive wire may be greater than a thickness of the third conductive wire.
- the electronic device 300 includes a first PBA positioned in the first housing 210a, a second PBA positioned in the second housing 220a, the first PBA, and the second a first C2C FPCB and a second C2C FPCB positioned between PBAs, wherein the first digitizer 340 and the second digitizer 350 have the same position in the direction of the rotation axis 370, and the second C2C
- the distance in the direction of the rotation axis 370 from the FPCB to the first digitizer 340 and the second digitizer 350 is the first digitizer 340 and the second digitizer 350 from the first C2C FPCB. It may be closer than the distance in the direction of the rotation axis 370 to .
- At least a portion of the fourth conductive line extending from the plurality of signal output terminals 336 of the controller 330 to the first end of the plurality of fourth conductive lines 352 is the first C2C FPCB at least a portion of the first conductive wire and the plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 positioned on the At least a portion of the second conductive wire extending from the second end to the first end of the plurality of second conductive lines 351 and 353 may be positioned on the second C2C FPCB.
- a thickness of the first conductor and a thickness of the second conductor may be greater than a thickness of the fourth conductor.
- At least a portion of the second conductive line extending from the second end of the plurality of first conductive lines 341 and 343 to the first end of the plurality of second conductive lines 351 and 353 and the At least a portion of the fourth conductive wire extending from the plurality of signal output terminals 336 of the controller 330 to the first end of the plurality of fourth conductive lines 352 is located on the first C2C FPCB, and the controller ( At least a portion of the first conductive wire extending from the reference terminals 331 and 333 of the 330 to the reference lines 434 and 539 may be positioned on the second C2C FPCB.
- the thickness of the first conductor may be greater than that of the fourth conductor and the second conductor.
- the electronic device 800 includes a plurality of housings 801 , 802 , and 803 rotatably connected about one or more rotation axes, and a plurality of housings 801 , 802 , and 803 respectively positioned within the plurality of housings 801 , 802 , 803 .
- the first terminals 822-1 and 833-1 of the 833 are connected to the first signal output terminals 812b and 813b of the controller 810, and the second terminals of the first conductive lines 822 and 833 ( 822-2 and 833-2 are connected to first ends 832-1 and 842-1 of the second conductive lines 832 and 842, and second ends of the second conductive lines 832 and 842.
- Reference numerals 832 - 2 and 842 - 2 are connected to a first reference line extending from the first reference terminal 811b of the controller 810 into the second digitizer, and are connected between the first digitizer and the controller 810 .
- a distance of may be closer than a distance between the second digitizer and the controller 810 .
- the first conductive line 822 , 833 and the second conductive line 832 , 842 are configured to generate a first output signal based on a pen signal from a stylus pen, and the controller ( 810 may be set to confirm the position of the stylus pen based at least in part on the first output signal input through the first signal output terminals 812b and 813b.
- the thickness of the fifth conductive wire may be smaller than the thickness of the sixth conductive wire extending from the first reference end 811b of the controller 810 to the first reference line.
- each of the plurality of third digitizers 820 , 830 , and 840 among the plurality of digitizers 820 , 830 , and 840 includes third conductive lines 821 , 831 , and 841 , respectively, and The third conductive lines 821 , 831 , and 841 of the third digitizers 820 , 830 , and 840 are sequentially connected to each other, and from the controller 810 among the plurality of third digitizers 820 , 830 , 840 .
- the third conductive line 841 included in the fourth digitizer 840 having the farthest distance from The third conductive line 821 connected to the reference line 813a and included in the fifth digitizer 820 having the closest distance from the controller 810 among the plurality of third digitizers 820 , 830 , 840 . ) may be connected to the second signal output terminal 812a of the controller 810 .
- the plurality of third conductive lines 821 , 831 , and 841 are configured to generate a second output signal based on a pen signal from a stylus pen, and the controller 810 is configured to generate the second signal. It may be set to check the position of the stylus pen based at least in part on the second output signal input through the output terminal 812a.
- the thickness of the seventh conductive line extending from the third conductive line 821 included in the fifth digitizer 820 to the second signal output terminal 812a of the controller 810 is,
- the thickness of the eighth conductive wire extending from the second reference end 811a of the controller 810 to the second reference line 813a may be thinner than that of the second reference line 813a.
- first, second, or first or second may simply be used to distinguish an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
- a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 301). may be implemented as software (eg, the program 340) including
- the processor eg, the processor 120
- the device eg, the electronic device 301
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
- the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
- a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
- the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly or online between smartphones (eg: smartphones).
- a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.
- each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
- one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. , or one or more other operations may be added.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,제1 하우징,상기 제1 하우징에 대하여 회전축을 중심으로 회동가능하게 연결된 제2 하우징,상기 제1 하우징 내에 위치하고, 복수의 제1 도전성 라인을 포함하는 제1 디지타이저,상기 제2 하우징 내에 위치하고, 복수의 제2 도전성 라인을 포함하는 제2 디지타이저, 및상기 제1 하우징 내에 위치하는 컨트롤러를 포함하고,상기 복수의 제1 도전성 라인의 제1단은 상기 컨트롤러의 복수의 신호 출력단에 각각 연결되고,상기 복수의 제1 도전성 라인의 제2단은 상기 복수의 제2 도전성 라인의 제1단에 각각 연결되고,상기 복수의 제2 도전성 라인의 제2단은 상기 컨트롤러의 레퍼런스단으로부터 상기 제2 디지타이저 내로 연장되는 레퍼런스 라인에 각각 연결되는, 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 제1 디지타이저는 복수의 제3 도전성 라인을 더 포함하고,상기 복수의 제3 도전성 라인의 제1단은 상기 컨트롤러의 복수의 신호 출력단에 각각 연결되고,상기 복수의 제3 도전성 라인의 제2단은 상기 컨트롤러의 상기 레퍼런스단에 각각 연결되는, 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 제2 디지타이저는 복수의 제4 도전성 라인을 더 포함하고,상기 복수의 제4 도전성 라인의 제1단은 상기 컨트롤러의 복수의 신호 출력단에 각각 연결되고,상기 복수의 제4 도전성 라인의 제2단은 상기 레퍼런스 라인에 각각 연결되는, 전자 장치.
- 제3항에 있어서,상기 컨트롤러는,스타일러스펜으로부터의 펜 신호에 기초하여, 상기 복수의 제1 도전성 라인, 상기 복수의 제3 도전성 라인, 및 상기 복수의 제4 도전성 라인의 상기 제1단에 연결되는 상기 복수의 신호 출력단을 통하여 복수의 출력 신호를 획득하고,상기 복수의 출력 신호에 기초하여,상기 스타일러스 펜의 위치를 확인하도록 설정되는, 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 복수의 제1 도전성 라인은, 상기 스타일러스 펜의 상기 회전축 방향의 좌표를 확인하기 위한 출력 신호를 생성하는 복수의 제1 x 도전성 라인, 및상기 스타일러스 펜의 상기 회전축과 수직한 방향의 좌표를 확인하기 위한 출력 신호를 생성하는 복수의 제1 y 도전성 라인을 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 제5항에 있어서,상기 복수의 제1 x 도전성 라인의 상기 회전축과 수직한 방향의 길이는 상기 복수의 제1 y 도전성 라인의 상기 회전축 방향의 길이보다 길고,상기 복수의 제1 y 도전성 라인의 상기 회전축과 수직한 방향의 길이는 상기 복수의 제1 y 도전성 라인의 상기 회전축 방향의 길이보다 짧은, 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치는,상기 제1 하우징 내에 위치하고, 상기 제1 디지타이저에 전기적으로 연결되는 제1 커넥터,상기 제2 하우징 내에 위치하고, 상기 제2 디지타이저에 전기적으로 연결되는 제2 커넥터,상기 컨트롤러의 레퍼런스단에서부터 상기 제2 커넥터까지 연장되고, 상기 제2 커넥터를 통하여 상기 레퍼런스 라인에 전기적으로 연결되는 제1 도선,상기 제1 커넥터에서부터 상기 제2 커넥터까지 연장되고, 상기 제1 커넥터를 통하여 상기 복수의 제1 도전성 라인의 제2단에 전기적으로 연결되고, 상기 제2 커넥터를 통하여 상기 복수의 제2 도전성 라인의 제1단에 전기적으로 연결되는 제2 도선, 및상기 컨트롤러의 복수의 신호 출력단으로부터 상기 제1 커넥터까지 연장되고, 상기 제1 커넥터를 통하여 상기 복수의 제3 도전성 라인의 상기 제1단까지 연장되는 제3 도선을 더 포함하고,상기 제1 도선의 두께 및 상기 제2 도선의 두께는 상기 제3 도선의 두께보다 두꺼운, 전자 장치.
- 제7항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치는,상기 컨트롤러의 복수의 신호 출력단으로부터 상기 제2 커넥터까지 연장되고, 상기 제2 커넥터를 통하여 상기 복수의 제4 도전성 라인의 상기 제1단에 전기적으로 연결되는 제4 도선을 더 포함하고,상기 제1 도선의 두께 및 상기 제2 도선의 두께는 상기 제4 도선의 두께보다 두꺼운, 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 제4 도선의 두께는, 상기 제3 도선의 두께보다 두꺼운, 전자 장치.
- 제9항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치는,상기 제1 하우징 내에 위치하는 제1 PBA,상기 제2 하우징 내에 위치하는 제2 PBA,상기 제1 PBA 및 상기 제2 PBA 사이에 위치하는 제1 C2C FPCB 및 제2 C2C FPCB를 포함하고,상기 제1 커넥터 및 상기 제2 커넥터의 상기 회전축 방향의 위치가 동일하고,상기 제2 C2C FPCB로부터 상기 제1 커넥터 및 상기 제2 커넥터까지의 상기 회전축 방향으로의 거리는, 상기 제1 C2C FPCB로부터 상기 제1 커넥터 및 상기 제2 커넥터까지의 상기 회전축 방향으로의 거리보다 가까운, 전자 장치.
- 제10항에 있어서,상기 제4 도선의 적어도 일부는 상기 제1 C2C FPCB 상에 위치하고,상기 제1 도선의 적어도 일부 및 상기 제2 도선의 적어도 일부는 상기 제2 C2C FPCB 상에 위치하는, 전자 장치.
- 제11항에 있어서,상기 제1 도선의 두께 및 상기 제2 도선의 두께는 상기 제4 도선의 두께보다 두꺼운, 전자 장치.
- 제10항에 있어서,상기 제2 도선의 적어도 일부 및 상기 제4 도선의 적어도 일부는 상기 제1 C2C FPCB 상에 위치하고,상기 제1 도선의 적어도 일부는 상기 제2 C2C FPCB 상에 위치하는, 전자 장치.
- 제13항에 있어서,상기 제1 도선의 두께는 상기 제4 도선 및 상기 제2 도선의 두께보다 두꺼운, 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 제2 하우징에 대하여 회전축을 중심으로 회동 가능하게 연결되는 제 3 하우징,상기 제3 하우징 내에 위치하고,복수의 제3 도전성 라인을 포함하는제 3 디지타이저를 더 포함하고,상기 제2 하우징 내에 위치하는 상기 제2 디지타이저는 복수의 제4 도전성 라인을 더 포함하고,상기 복수의 제4 도전성 라인의 제1단은 상기 컨트롤러의 복수의 신호 출력단에 각각 연결되고,상기 복수의 제4 도전성 라인의 제2단은 상기 복수의 제3 도전성 라인의 제1단에 각각 연결되고,상기 복수의 제3도전성 라인의 제2단은 상기 컨트롤러의 레퍼런스단으로부터 상기 제3 디지타이저 내로 연장되는 레퍼런스 라인에 각각 연결되는,전자 장치.
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