WO2022182200A1 - Dispositif électronique capable de réaliser une transmission/réception d'énergie sans fil et son procédé de fonctionnement - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique capable de réaliser une transmission/réception d'énergie sans fil et son procédé de fonctionnement Download PDF

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WO2022182200A1
WO2022182200A1 PCT/KR2022/002791 KR2022002791W WO2022182200A1 WO 2022182200 A1 WO2022182200 A1 WO 2022182200A1 KR 2022002791 W KR2022002791 W KR 2022002791W WO 2022182200 A1 WO2022182200 A1 WO 2022182200A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device capable of transmitting and receiving power wirelessly and an operating method thereof.
  • This wireless charging technology uses wireless power transmission and reception.
  • the battery can be automatically charged by simply placing it on a charging pad without connecting the electronic device through a separate charging connector.
  • the power transmission method by wireless charging is a method of transmitting power between the first coil of the transmitting end and the second coil of the receiving end.
  • a magnetic field is generated at the transmitting end, and a current is induced or resonant according to a change in the magnetic field at the receiving end to generate energy.
  • a wireless charging technology using an electromagnetic induction method or a magnetic resonance method centered on an electronic device such as a smart phone is spreading.
  • a power transmitting unit (PTU) e.g. wireless charging pad
  • a power receiving unit (PRU) e.g. smart phone
  • PTU power transmitting unit
  • PRU power receiving unit
  • the transmission coil of the power transmitting device and The battery of the power receiving device may be charged by electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic resonance between the receiving coils of the power receiving device.
  • the electronic device may include a coil for wireless power transmission/reception, and may receive power from a wireless charging device (eg, a wireless charging pad) using a wireless power reception function of the coil for wireless power transmission/reception.
  • a wireless charging device eg, a wireless charging pad
  • power of another electronic device eg, an accessory device
  • the coil for wireless power transmission and reception may be disposed adjacent to a rear cover of the electronic device.
  • the electronics are configured to be charged by placing them on top of a wireless charging device (e.g. a wireless charging pad) with the back facing down (e.g. to the ground), so that the front part of the electronic device is used (e.g. on the front side) while charging. view the screen output through the arranged display or apply an input such as a touch).
  • a wireless charging device e.g. a wireless charging pad
  • the back facing down e.g. to the ground
  • the front part of the electronic device is used (e.g. on the front side) while charging. view the screen output through the arranged display or apply an input such as a touch).
  • another electronic device e.g, an accessory device
  • the rear side of the electronic device may be placed in a state in which the coil for wireless power transmission/reception faces the other electronic device in a state in which it faces upward.
  • the front part of the electronic device eg display
  • a foldable electronic device may additionally include another display (eg, a sub-display) in addition to a display (eg, a main display) formed on the front surface of the electronic device.
  • another display eg, a sub-display
  • a display eg, a main display
  • an electronic device structure and an operating method thereof are provided that allow the electronic device to be used while charging.
  • the transmission/reception efficiency of the coil for wireless power charging included in the electronic device may be reduced due to radio wave interference caused by the use of other electronic components. For example, if a wireless charging operation is performed while the display of the electronic device is being used, wireless charging efficiency may decrease or, conversely, a problem such as deterioration of the display screen may occur due to the wireless charging operation.
  • An electronic device for transmitting and receiving wireless power and a method of operating the same are provided to solve the above-described problems or other problems. It can achieve charging efficiency or provide high usability.
  • an electronic device comprising: a first housing structure including a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a second housing structure including a third surface facing in a third direction and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, the second housing structure being rotatably formed with respect to the first housing structure; a first display disposed extending from the first side of the first housing structure onto the third side of the second housing structure; and an electronic device in which a wireless charging antenna is disposed adjacent to one surface of the first housing structure, and a wireless charging antenna is disposed adjacent to at least one of the other surface of the first housing structure and one surface of the second housing structure.
  • a wireless charging method for an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, the method comprising: activating a wireless charging function of the electronic device when a predetermined condition is satisfied; determining whether the electronic device is in a closed state or an open state; and activating one of the plurality of wireless charging antennas in response to the position of the external electronic device with respect to the electronic device; It is possible to provide a method for wireless charging of an electronic device, characterized in that it includes.
  • the electronic device may also be used to charge another electronic device using the electronic device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a usage aspect of electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating use of electronic devices according to an exemplary embodiment different from FIG. 3 .
  • 5A is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device as viewed from the front, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 5B is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a circuit for wireless power transmission/reception included in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7A is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7B is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a circuit for wireless power transmission/reception included in an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 9A is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device as viewed from the front, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 9B is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a circuit for wireless power transmission/reception included in an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 11A is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a second housing structure in which an antenna is mounted, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 11B is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a second housing structure in which an antenna is mounted, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a second housing structure in which an antenna is mounted, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a first housing structure in which an antenna is mounted, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 15 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 16 is a graph illustrating a cross-transmitted ping signal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for cross-transmitting a ping signal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 19 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of using an electronic device during a wireless charging operation of the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 20 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of using an electronic device during a wireless charging operation of the electronic device, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 21 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of using an electronic device during a wireless charging operation of the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 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.
  • 'electronic device 200' a foldable electronic device (hereinafter, referred to as 'electronic device 200' for short) will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B .
  • 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 200 includes a foldable housing, a hinge cover 230 that covers a foldable portion of the foldable housing, and the foldable housing. It may include a flexible or foldable display 204 (hereinafter, referred to as “display 204” for short) disposed within the space.
  • display 204 the surface on which the display 204 is disposed may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 200 .
  • the opposite surface of the front surface may be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .
  • a surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 200 .
  • the foldable housing includes a first housing structure 210 , a second housing structure 220 including a sensor region 224 , a first rear cover 280 , and a second rear cover ( 290) and a hinge structure.
  • the hinge structure may be surrounded by the hinge cover 230 .
  • the foldable housing of the electronic device 200 is not limited to the shape and combination illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B , and may be implemented by a combination and/or combination of other shapes or parts.
  • the first housing structure 210 and the first rear cover 280 may be integrally formed
  • the second housing structure 220 and the second rear cover 290 may be integrally formed. can be formed.
  • the first housing structure 210 is connected to the hinge structure and may include a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. have.
  • the second housing structure 220 is connected to the hinge structure, and includes a third surface facing in a third direction and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and the hinge structure (or folding). It can rotate relative to the first housing structure 210 about an axis (A-A′ axis). Accordingly, the electronic device 200 may change to a folded state or an unfolded state.
  • the first surface of the electronic device 200 may face the third surface in a folded state, and the third direction may be the same as the first direction in an unfolded state.
  • the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A-A' axis), and with respect to the folding axis A-A' It may have an overall symmetrical shape. As will be described later, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may form an angle or Distance may vary. According to an embodiment, the second housing structure 220, unlike the first housing structure 210, further includes the sensor area 224 in which various sensors are disposed, but in other areas, it is symmetrical to each other. may have a shape.
  • At least a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be formed of a metallic material or a non-metallic material having a stiffness of a selected size to support the display 204 .
  • At least a portion of the metal material may provide a ground plane for the electronic device 200 and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board.
  • the sensor area 224 may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second housing structure 220 .
  • the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 224 are not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the sensor area 224 may be provided at another corner of the second housing structure 220 or any area between the top and bottom corners.
  • components for performing various functions embedded in the electronic device 200 are electronically provided through the sensor area 224 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 224 . It may be exposed on the front side of the device 200 .
  • the components may include various types of sensors.
  • the sensor may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, and a proximity sensor.
  • the first rear cover 280 is disposed on one side of the folding shaft on the rear surface of the electronic device 200, and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery; The edge may be surrounded by the first housing structure 210 .
  • the second rear cover 290 may be disposed on the other side of the folding shaft of the rear surface of the electronic device 200 , and an edge thereof may be surrounded by the second housing structure 220 .
  • the first rear cover 280 and the second rear cover 290 may have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis (A-A′ axis).
  • the first back cover 280 and the second back cover 290 do not necessarily have symmetrical shapes, and in another embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes the first back cover 280 and the A second rear cover 290 may be included.
  • the first back cover 280 may be integrally formed with the first housing structure 210
  • the second rear cover 290 may be integrally formed with the second housing structure 220 . have.
  • the first rear cover 280 , the second rear cover 290 , the first housing structure 210 , and the second housing structure 220 are various components of the electronic device 200 . It can form a space in which (eg, a printed circuit board, or a battery) can be placed.
  • one or more components may be disposed or visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .
  • at least a portion of the sub-display may be visually exposed through the first rear area 282 of the first rear cover 280 .
  • one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second back area 292 of the second back cover 290 .
  • the sensor may include a proximity sensor and/or a rear camera.
  • the hinge cover 230 may be disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to cover an internal component (eg, a hinge structure).
  • the hinge cover 230 may include a first housing according to a state (a flat status, an intermediate status, or a folded status) of the electronic device 101 .
  • a portion of the structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may cover or may be exposed to the outside.
  • the hinge cover 230 when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 230 is formed by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 . It may be covered and not exposed.
  • the hinge cover 230 when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, in a fully folded state), the hinge cover 230 includes the first housing structure 210 . and the second housing structure 220 may be exposed to the outside.
  • the hinge cover 230 is the first housing A portion may be exposed to the outside between the structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 .
  • the exposed area may be smaller than in the fully folded state.
  • the hinge cover 230 may include a curved surface.
  • the display 204 may be disposed on a space formed by the foldable housing.
  • the display 204 is seated in a recess formed by the foldable housing and may constitute most of the front surface of the electronic device 200 .
  • the front surface of the electronic device 200 may include a display 204 and a partial region of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the display 204 and a partial region of the second housing structure 220 .
  • the rear surface of the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 280 , a partial region of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 280 , a second rear cover 290 , and a second rear cover a portion of the second housing structure 220 adjacent to 290 .
  • the display 204 may refer to a display in which at least a partial area can be deformed into a flat surface or a curved surface.
  • the display 204 has a folding area 204c and a first area 204a disposed on one side (eg, on the left side of the folding area 204c shown in FIG. 4 ) with respect to the folding area 204c. ) and a second region 204b disposed on the other side (eg, the right side of the folding region 204c shown in FIG. 4 ).
  • the region division of the display 204 shown in FIG. 2A is exemplary, and the display 204 may be divided into a plurality (eg, four or more or two) regions according to a structure or function. .
  • the area of the display 204 may be divided by the folding area 204c extending parallel to the y-axis or the folding axis (A-A' axis), but in another embodiment
  • the display 204 may be divided into regions based on another folding region (eg, a folding region parallel to the x-axis) or another folding axis (eg, a folding axis parallel to the x-axis).
  • the display 204 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. can
  • the first region 204a and the second region 204b may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding region 204c.
  • the second region 204b may include a notch cut according to the presence of the sensor region 224, but in other regions, the first region 204b may include the first region 204a.
  • the region 204a may have a symmetrical shape.
  • the first region 204a and the second region 204b may include a portion having a shape symmetrical to each other and a portion having a shape asymmetrical to each other.
  • first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 According to a state (eg, a folded state, an unfolded state, or an intermediate state) of the electronic device 200 . and each region of the display 200 will be described.
  • a state eg, a folded state, an unfolded state, or an intermediate state
  • the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 form an angle of 180 degrees and are the same It can be arranged to face the direction.
  • the surface of the first area 204a and the surface of the second area 204b of the display 204 may form 180 degrees with each other and may face the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device).
  • the folding region 204c may form the same plane as the first region 204a and the second region 204b.
  • the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be disposed to face each other. have.
  • the surface of the first area 204a and the surface of the second area 204b of the display 204 form a narrow angle (eg, between 0 degrees and 10 degrees) with each other and may face each other.
  • At least a portion of the folding area 204c may be formed of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.
  • the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be disposed at a certain angle.
  • the surface of the first region 204a and the surface of the second region 204b of the display 204 may form an angle greater than the folded state and smaller than the unfolded state.
  • At least a portion of the folding area 204c may be formed of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in a folded state.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a usage aspect of electronic devices 200 and 300a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the use of electronic devices 200 and 300b according to an embodiment different from FIG. 3 .
  • the electronic device 200 may receive power by being connected to a wireless power transmission device (not shown) or a wired power transmission cable (not shown).
  • the electronic device 200 may itself be an object that receives power, and may also be a subject that transmits power to the external electronic device 300a (or 300b).
  • the electronic device 200 receives power from an unillustrated wireless power transmission device (or a wired power transmission cable), and on the other hand, the external electronic device 300a ( or 300b).
  • the electronic device 200 may be referred to as a first electronic device for convenience of description, and the external electronic device 300a (or 300b) may be referred to as a second electronic device. 3 and 4, respectively, two different electronic devices (eg, a first electronic device and a second electronic device) are provided, and the first electronic device 200 supplies power to the second electronic devices 300a and 300b. While transmitting is shown, various embodiments of the present disclosure are not necessarily limited thereto. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a charging operation may be performed in a situation in which two identical electronic devices (eg, two first electronic devices 200) are provided, or three or more electronic devices are provided so that two or more electronic devices are provided. An embodiment in which the electronic device is simultaneously charged may also be included.
  • two identical electronic devices eg, two first electronic devices 200
  • three or more electronic devices are provided so that two or more electronic devices are provided.
  • An embodiment in which the electronic device is simultaneously charged may also be included.
  • the first electronic device 200 may transmit power to the second electronic device 300a (or 300b) using a wireless charging antenna located on the rear side.
  • the first electronic device 200 is A wireless charging operation may be performed in the folded state.
  • the display of the first electronic device 200 may not be visually recognized to the outside.
  • the second electronic device 300a is placed on the rear plate 290 in a folded state in which the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 of the first electronic device 200 are disposed to face each other. (or 300b) may be placed to allow wireless charging.
  • the user since the display of the first electronic device 200 is also folded, the user cannot perform a touch input on the display while using the wireless charging function, and may not see a screen displayed on the display. That is, during the wireless charging operation of the second electronic device 300b (or 300c) using the first electronic device 200 , the user may become in a state in which the first electronic device 200 cannot be used.
  • 5A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 400 as viewed from the front, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 5B is a view illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 400 as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 400 includes a foldable housing and a display 404 (or a first display 404) (eg, a main display) disposed in a space formed by the foldable housing.
  • a display 404 or a first display 404 (eg, a main display) disposed in a space formed by the foldable housing.
  • the surface on which the display 404 is disposed may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 400 .
  • the opposite surface of the front surface may be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 400 .
  • a surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 400 .
  • the foldable housing may include a first housing structure 410 , a second housing structure 420 , a first rear cover 480 , a second rear cover 490 , and a hinge structure.
  • the first housing structure 410 and the first rear cover 480 may be formed substantially integrally, and the second housing structure 420 and the second rear cover 490 may also be formed substantially integrally.
  • the hinge structure may be surrounded by a hinge cover (eg, the hinge cover 230 of FIG. 2A ).
  • the first housing structure 410 may include a first surface 410a facing in a first direction, and a second surface 410b facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction. have.
  • the second housing structure 420 is connected to the hinge structure and includes a third surface 420a facing in a third direction, and a fourth surface 420b facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, It can rotate with respect to the first housing structure 210 about the hinge structure (or the folding axis (A-A' axis)).
  • the first surface 410a of the first housing structure 410 and the third surface 420a of the second housing structure 420 may form a front surface of the electronic device.
  • the display 404 may be disposed to extend on the first surface 410a of the first housing structure 410 and the third surface 420a of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the first surface 410a of the first housing structure 410 and the second surface 420a of the second housing structure 420 are the first housing structure 410 and the second housing structure 410 , respectively.
  • a second face 410b of the first housing structure 410 and a fourth face of the second housing structure 420 defined by a plate (not shown) (eg, a front plate or bracket) of the structure 420 .
  • 420b may be defined by a first back cover 480 and a second back cover 490, respectively.
  • a description overlapping with the description in the embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B will be omitted.
  • at least some of the components mentioned in the embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B may be omitted or replaced with other components.
  • the sensor area 224 shown in FIG. 2A may be replaced by a display 404 in the embodiment of FIGS. 5A and 5B .
  • the first housing structure 410 includes a first wireless charging antenna WC1 adjacent to one surface of the first housing structure 410 to perform a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device. can be placed.
  • the 'one surface of the first housing structure 410 ' may be, for example, the second surface 410b of the first housing structure 410 . That is, the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 480 of the first housing structure 410 .
  • a component eg, the first wireless charging antenna WC1
  • another component eg, the first rear cover 480
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 is disposed 'adjacent' to the first rear cover 480 is greater than the distance between the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the front plate (not shown). , may mean that the distance between the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the first rear cover 480 is closer.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 is disposed adjacent to the first back cover 480 of the first housing structure 410 , which means that other external electronic devices are disposed on the first back cover 480 . It may mean that the wireless power transmission/reception operation by the first wireless charging antenna WC1 is implemented only when it is.
  • a second wireless charging antenna for performing a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device. may be deployed.
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed on the other surface of the first housing structure 410 as shown in FIG. 5A .
  • the other surface of the first housing structure 410 may be, for example, the first surface 410a of the first housing structure 410 .
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed adjacent to a front plate (not shown) of the first housing structure 410 .
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed on one surface of the second housing structure 420 as shown in FIG. 7A to be described later.
  • One surface of the second housing structure 410 may be, for example, the fourth surface 420b of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed adjacent to the second rear cover 490 of the second housing structure 420 .
  • a structure in which the second wireless charging antenna WC2 is disposed on the fourth surface 420b of the second housing structure 420 will be described later in detail through the embodiment of FIG. 7A .
  • the electronic device 400 may further include a second display (eg, a sub-display).
  • a second display eg, a sub-display
  • 2A and 2B show that the second display included in the electronic device 200 is formed on the first rear cover 280 of the first housing structure 210, but is not limited thereto.
  • the second display may be disposed on the second back area 492 (or the fourth side 420b) of the second back cover 490 of the second housing structure 420 .
  • some of the above-described components (eg, one or more parts or sensors) in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B may be disposed at different positions in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 .
  • a proximity sensor and/or a rear camera provided in the second rear region 292 in FIGS. 2A and 2B may be disposed in the first rear region 482 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 .
  • a first wireless charging antenna (WC1) and a second wireless charging antenna (WC2) disposed adjacent to each are disclosed.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the second wireless charging antenna wirelessly transmit and/or receive power required for charging the battery of the electronic device. (WC2) is disclosed.
  • this description does not limit the type of antenna included in the electronic device 400 .
  • the electronic device 400 may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna in addition to the antenna illustrated in the drawing.
  • the electronic device 400 includes an antenna for supporting an external electronic device and a short-range communication network (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)), and/or long-distance communication It may further include an antenna to support the network (eg, a telecommunications network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a LAN or WAN)).
  • a telecommunications network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a LAN or WAN)
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 wirelessly transmits and receives power required for charging the battery of the electronic device.
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may wirelessly transmit power required for charging the battery of the electronic device.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 480 as a main antenna performing a function of wirelessly transmitting and receiving power
  • the second wireless charging antenna ( WC2) is a sub-antenna that only performs a function of wirelessly transmitting power, and may be formed to have a smaller size than the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and may be disposed adjacent to the display 404 .
  • the following effects can be enjoyed.
  • the electronic device 400 is unfolded and placed on the ground or a wireless charging pad to be used, for example, in a state in which the front of the electronic device 400 faces upward (eg, in the embodiment of FIG. 5A )
  • An external electronic device eg, the external electronic device 300a or 300b of FIG. 3 or 4
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 is placed on the second wireless charging antenna WC2 to perform a wireless charging operation and simultaneously view the screen output from the display 404 .
  • a touch input to the display 404 may be performed.
  • an external electronic device eg, the external electronic devices 300a and 300b of FIG. 3 or 4 .
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a circuit 500 for wireless power transmission/reception included in the electronic device 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 5A and 5B discloses an embodiment of a circuit corresponding to the wireless charging antenna according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.
  • the electronic device 400 includes a processor 510 (application processor; AP) and a power management module 520 (eg, IF PMIC) as components of a circuit 500 for wireless power transmission/reception. , a wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 530 , and antennas 531 and 533 and antenna switches 532 and 534 connected to the wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 530 .
  • the circuit 500 for wireless power transmission/reception may further include an MST antenna 541 and an MST antenna switch module 540 .
  • One 531 of the antennas 531 and 533 connected to the wireless charging/receiving IC 530 may be, for example, the first wireless charging antenna WC1 shown in FIGS.
  • the circuit 500 for wireless power transmission/reception included in the electronic device 400 is disposed in a first housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 410 of FIG. 5A ). It may be disposed on the first circuit board 501 .
  • FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 400 as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 7B is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 400 as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the arrangement structure of the first wireless charging antenna (WC1) and the second wireless charging antenna (WC2) start Duplicate descriptions among the descriptions mentioned in FIGS. 5A and 5B will be omitted below.
  • the first housing structure 410 includes a first wireless charging antenna WC1 adjacent to one surface of the first housing structure 410 to perform a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device. can be placed.
  • the 'one surface of the first housing structure 410 ' may be, for example, the second surface 410b of the first housing structure 410 . That is, the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 480 of the first housing structure 410 .
  • a second wireless charging antenna WC2 for performing a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device may be disposed on one surface of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the 'one surface of the second housing structure 410' may be, for example, the fourth surface 420b of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed adjacent to the second rear cover 490 of the second housing structure 420 .
  • a first wireless charging antenna (WC1) and a second wireless charging antenna (WC2) disposed adjacent to each are disclosed.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the second wireless charging antenna wirelessly transmit and/or receive power required for charging the battery of the electronic device. (WC2) is disclosed.
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B one surface (eg, second surface 410b) of the first housing structure 410 and one surface (eg, fourth surface 420b) of the second housing structure 420 . )
  • WC1 and a second wireless charging antenna (WC2) disposed adjacent to each are disclosed.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the second wireless charging antenna wirelessly transmit and/or receive power required for charging the battery of the electronic device. (WC2) is disclosed.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 wirelessly transmits and receives power required for charging the battery of the electronic device.
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may wirelessly transmit power required for charging the battery of the electronic device.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 480 as a main antenna performing a function of wirelessly transmitting and receiving power
  • the second wireless charging antenna ( WC2) is a sub-antenna that only performs a function of wirelessly transmitting power, and may be formed to have a smaller size than the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and may be disposed adjacent to the second display.
  • the electronic device 400 may further include a second display (eg, a sub-display) in addition to a display (eg, a main display) disposed on the front of the electronic device 400 .
  • the area of the second display may be different depending on the embodiment.
  • the second rear region 492 which is implemented to have a length d1 to form a second display, covers a portion of the second rear cover 490 , or as shown in FIG. 7B , It is implemented to have a length d2 so that the second rear area 492 on which the second display is formed may be formed to cover most of the second rear cover 490 .
  • the following effects can be enjoyed.
  • the electronic device 400 is unfolded and placed on the ground or a wireless charging pad to be used, for example, in a state in which the rear side of the electronic device 400 faces upward (eg, the embodiment of FIG. 7A )
  • the external An electronic device eg, the external electronic device 300a or 300b of FIG.
  • the second display and the second wireless charging antenna WC2 are formed so as not to overlap each other, but according to the embodiment of FIG. 7B , the second display and the second wireless charging antenna WC2 are connected to each other It may be formed by overlapping.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a circuit 600 for wireless power transmission/reception included in the electronic device 400 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 7A and 7B discloses an embodiment of a circuit corresponding to the wireless charging antenna according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B.
  • the electronic device 400 includes a processor 610 (application processor; AP) and a power management module 620 (eg, IF PMIC) as components of a circuit 600 for wireless power transmission/reception. , a wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 630 , and an antenna 631 and an antenna switch 532 connected to the wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 630 .
  • the circuit 600 for wireless power transmission/reception may further include an MST antenna 641 and an MST antenna switch module 640 .
  • the circuit 600 for wireless power transmission/reception may further include an IC module 650 for wireless power transmission and an antenna 651 connected to the IC module 650 for wireless power transmission.
  • the antenna 631 connected to the wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 630 may be, for example, a first wireless charging antenna WC1, and the antenna 651 connected to the wireless charging transmission-only IC module 650 is a second wireless charging It may be an antenna WC2.
  • the circuit 600 for wireless power transmission/reception included in the electronic device 400 includes the first housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 410 of FIG. 5A ).
  • the second circuit portion disposed on the second circuit board 602 may be a circuit dedicated to the second wireless charging antenna WC2, and the portion may be configured to share a power signal line and a data signal line with the first circuit portion. and the first circuit portion disposed on the first circuit board 601 and the second circuit portion disposed on the second circuit board 602 are between the first housing structure 410 and the second housing structure 420 . It may be connected through the hinge structure of the, for example, may be connected through the FPCB (603).
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B are views illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 400 as viewed from the front, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 9B is a view illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device 400 as viewed from the rear according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the arrangement structure of the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the second wireless charging antenna WC2 to start in addition, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B further discloses a third wireless charging antenna (WC3) configuration.
  • WC3 wireless charging antenna
  • the first housing structure 410 includes a first wireless charging antenna WC1 adjacent to one surface of the first housing structure 410 to perform a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device. can be placed.
  • the 'one surface of the first housing structure 410 ' may be, for example, the second surface 410b of the first housing structure 410 . That is, the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 480 of the first housing structure 410 .
  • a second wireless charging antenna for performing a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device.
  • a WC2 and a third wireless charging antenna WC3 may be respectively disposed.
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed on the other surface of the first housing structure 410 as shown in FIG. 9A .
  • the other surface of the first housing structure 410 ' may be, for example, the first surface 410a of the first housing structure 410 .
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed adjacent to a front plate (not shown) of the first housing structure 410 .
  • a third wireless charging antenna WC3 for performing a wireless charging function in relation to an external electronic device may be disposed on one surface of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the 'one surface of the second housing structure 410' may be, for example, the fourth surface 420b of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be disposed adjacent to the second rear cover 490 of the second housing structure 420 .
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging the battery of the electronic device, and the second wireless charging may be performed.
  • the antenna WC2 and the third wireless charging antenna WC3 may wirelessly transmit power required for charging the battery of the electronic device.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be disposed adjacent to the first rear cover 480 as a main antenna performing a function of wirelessly transmitting and receiving power
  • the second wireless charging antenna ( WC2) and the third wireless charging antenna (WC3) are sub-antennas that only perform a function of wirelessly transmitting power, and may be formed in a size smaller than the first wireless charging antenna (WC1) and display (eg, main display) respectively. and a second display (eg, a sub-display).
  • the following effects are enjoyed can do.
  • the electronic device 400 is unfolded and placed on the ground or a wireless charging pad to be used, for example, in a state in which the front of the electronic device 400 faces upward (eg, in the embodiment of FIG. 9A )
  • the external An electronic device eg, the external electronic devices 300a and 300b of FIG. 3 or 4
  • the second wireless charging antenna WC2 is placed on the second wireless charging antenna WC2 to perform a wireless charging operation and simultaneously view a screen output from the display 404
  • a touch input to the display 404 may be performed.
  • an external electronic device eg, the external electronic devices 300a and 300b of FIG. 3 or 4 in a state in which the rear surface of the electronic device 400 faces upward (eg, the embodiment of FIG. 9B ) ) on the first wireless charging antenna (WC1) or the third wireless charging antenna (WC3) to perform a wireless charging operation and at the same time to view the screen output from the second display and perform a touch input to the second display can do.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a circuit 700 for wireless power transmission/reception included in the electronic device 400 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B discloses an embodiment of a circuit corresponding to the wireless charging antenna according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B.
  • the electronic device 400 includes a processor 710 (application processor; AP) and a power management module 720 (eg, IF PMIC) as components of a circuit 700 for wireless power transmission/reception. , a wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 730 , and antennas 731 and 733 and antenna switches 732 and 734 connected to the wireless charging transmission/reception IC module 730 .
  • the circuit 700 for wireless power transmission/reception may further include an MST antenna 741 and an MST antenna switch module 740 .
  • the circuit 700 for wireless power transmission/reception may further include an IC module 750 exclusively for wireless power transmission and an antenna 751 connected to the IC module 750 for wireless power transmission.
  • the circuit 700 for wireless power transmission/reception included in the electronic device 400 includes the first housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 410 of FIG. 5A ).
  • the first circuit part is a circuit shared by the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the second wireless charging antenna WC2, and the second circuit part disposed on the second circuit board 702 is a third wireless charging antenna ( WC2) may be a dedicated circuit.
  • a portion of the second circuit portion may be configured to share a power signal line and a data signal line with the first circuit portion.
  • the first circuit portion disposed on the first circuit board 701 and the second circuit portion disposed on the second circuit board 702 are between the first housing structure 410 and the second housing structure 420 . It may be connected through the hinge structure of the, for example, may be connected through the FPCB (703).
  • 11A is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a second housing structure (eg, the second housing 420 of FIG. 7A ) on which an antenna is mounted, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 11B is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a second housing structure (eg, the second housing 420 of FIG. 7A ) on which an antenna is mounted, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 11A and 11B like the embodiment shown in FIG. 7A , a display may be formed in only a partial area of the second rear cover 490 of the second housing structure 420 .
  • an electronic device 400 may include a glass member 810 and a display 820 stacked on each other as components forming a display when viewed in cross-section. These stacked structures may be supported by at least one of the bracket 801 , the electronic component 802 , and/or the battery 803 disposed inside the electronic device 400 .
  • the antenna 830 eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG. 7A
  • a shielding material 840 may be further provided to prevent radio wave interference between the second wireless charging antenna WC2 and the electronic component 802 .
  • the electronic device 400 in order to compensate for a step difference caused by additionally inserting the antenna into the second housing structure 420 , the electronic device 400 includes adjacent components (eg, the battery 803 and the display 820 ). )), and/or compensating for a step difference, and/or may further include a member 850 for heat dissipation.
  • adjacent components eg, the battery 803 and the display 820 .
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a second housing structure (eg, the second housing 420 of FIG. 7A ) on which an antenna is mounted, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 may show a configuration in which a display is formed over the entire area of the second rear cover 490 of the second housing structure 420 , as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7B .
  • the electronic device may further include additional components in addition to the components shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B as components forming a display. Accordingly, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12 , the configuration of the glass member 810 and the display 820 may be illustrated in more detail.
  • the electronic device 400 may include a glass member 810 and a display 820 stacked on each other when viewed in cross-section. Also, the electronic device 400 may further include an optical adhesive 811 and a polarizer 812 between the glass member 810 and the display 820 . Furthermore, the electronic device 400 may further include a cushion layer 822 and/or a heat dissipation layer 823 . These stacked configurations include at least one of a bracket (eg, 801 in FIG. 11A ), an electronic component (eg, 802 in FIG. 11A ), and/or a battery (eg, 803 in FIG. 11A ) disposed inside the electronic device 400 . It can be supported by one configuration.
  • a bracket eg, 801 in FIG. 11A
  • an electronic component eg, 802 in FIG. 11A
  • a battery eg, 803 in FIG. 11A
  • the antenna 830 (eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG. 7A ) may be stacked on one surface of the display 820 , in this case, the second wireless charging antenna
  • a shielding material 840 may be further provided.
  • the electronic device 400 may further include a member 850 for compensating for the step and/or dissipating heat.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a cross-section of a first housing structure in which an antenna is mounted, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the antenna 830 disposed in the first housing structure 410 may also be disposed similarly to the antenna disposed in the second housing structure 420 .
  • the electronic device 400 may include a glass member 810 and a display 820 stacked on each other when viewed in cross-section.
  • the electronic device 400 may further include at least one of the adhesive 811 , the polarizer 812 , the cushion layer 822 , and the heat dissipation layer 823 and may be stacked.
  • These stacked configurations are formed by at least one of a bracket 801 disposed inside the electronic device 400 , an electronic component (eg, 802 in FIG. 11A ), and/or a battery (eg, 803 in FIG. 11A ).
  • the antenna 830 eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG.
  • a shielding material 840 may be further provided.
  • the electronic device 400 may further include a member 850 for compensating for the step and/or dissipating heat.
  • the antenna 830 in the first housing structure 410 and the second housing structure 420, the antenna ( In order to insulate the 830 from the other component (eg, a heat dissipation layer) having an electrically conductive material (eg, Cu), an insulating part 831 formed at least in part may further be included.
  • the other component eg, a heat dissipation layer
  • an electrically conductive material eg, Cu
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the following wireless charging method includes a wireless charging operation in a folded state (or closed state) of an electronic device, and a wireless charging operation in an unfolded state (or open state) of the electronic device. It may include a wireless charging operation.
  • a wireless charging operation according to various embodiments may be performed by a processor included in the electronic device 400 (eg, the processor 510 of FIG. 6 , the wireless charging transmitting/receiving IC 530 , and/or the wireless charging receiving IC of FIG. 8 ) (650)).
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the second wireless charging antenna WC2 disposed on one surface and the other surface of the first housing structure 410 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B with reference to FIG. 14 . ) may represent a wireless charging method for an electronic device having a .
  • the wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas may include an operation 901 of activating a wireless charging function of the electronic device when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
  • the 'predetermined condition' is a condition (eg, a condition sufficient for the electronic device to charge another electronic device that may be satisfied through a direct input by a user to an application installed in the electronic device).
  • the amount of power of the electronic device is 80% or more, and other electronic devices are located adjacent to each other to have a specified power reception efficiency), it can be automatically satisfied.
  • the wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas may include an operation 902 of determining whether the electronic device is in a closed state or an open state.
  • the wireless charging method for the electronic device may be classified according to whether the electronic device is in a folded state or an unfolded state, and an operation 902 may be performed.
  • operation 902 for example, when the electronic device is in a folded state, charging through the second wireless charging antenna is not possible, but only charging through the first wireless charging antenna is possible.
  • the processor may turn on a switch for transmitting power through the first wireless charging antenna (operation 907).
  • the processor may need to determine whether to turn on the switch for transmitting power through the first wireless charging antenna or whether to turn on the switch for transmitting power through the second wireless charging antenna.
  • a switch connected to a corresponding antenna may be turned on/off depending on which direction the electronic device is unfolded upward. For example, in operation 903, if the electronic device is in a state in which the display (eg, the main display) is unfolded to face upward from the ground, charging is possible using the second wireless charging antenna, so that power is supplied through the second wireless charging antenna.
  • a switch for transmission (eg, 534 of FIG. 6 ) may be turned on (operation 906 ).
  • a switch (eg, 532 of FIG. 6 ) for transmitting power through the first wireless charging antenna may be turned on (operation 907 ).
  • the method may include activating one wireless charging antenna among the plurality of wireless charging antennas in response to the position of the external electronic device with respect to the electronic device.
  • the external electronic device may not be clear in which direction the external electronic device will be positioned with respect to the electronic device in the unfolded state. For example, when the user is holding the electronic device and has not yet placed the electronic device on the ground, it is determined whether another electronic device will be positioned on the display (eg, main display) side of the electronic device. It may not be clear whether it will be located on the 1 rear cover and the second rear cover) side. In this case, by repeating the operation of turning on or off the switch of the first wireless charging antenna (eg, 532 of FIG. 6 ) and the switch of the second wireless charging antenna (eg, 534 of FIG.
  • the repeating operation of switching on/off of the first wireless charging antenna and the second wireless charging antenna may be changed according to a preset ping period.
  • the processor eg, the processor 510 and/or the wireless charging/receiving IC 530 of FIG. 6 ) sets the switch On/Off status of the first wireless charging antenna and the second wireless charging antenna in the ping period. By changing it accordingly, it can be adjusted so that the ping signal can be transmitted through both directions of the first wireless charging antenna or the second wireless charging antenna.
  • the electronic device may not be clear in which direction the electronic device will be placed with respect to the ground in an unfolded state.
  • the configuration facing upward with respect to the ground is a display (eg, a main display) or a rear plate (eg, a first rear cover) and the second rear cover) may not be clear.
  • the operation of turning on or off the switches of the first wireless charging antenna and the second wireless charging antenna in connection with operation 905 may be repeatedly performed.
  • the repeating operation of switching on/off of the first wireless charging antenna and the second wireless charging antenna may be changed according to a preset ping period.
  • 15 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 16 is a graph illustrating a cross-transmitted ping signal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for cross-transmitting a ping signal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • a first wireless charging antenna disposed on one surface of the first housing structure 410 and one surface of the second housing structure 420 , according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7A to 7B .
  • a wireless charging method for an electronic device having a WC1 and a second wireless charging antenna WC2 may be described.
  • the wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas may include an operation 1001 of activating a wireless charging function of the electronic device when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
  • operation 1001 the description in operation 901 described above with reference to FIG. 14 may be applied mutatis mutandis.
  • the operation 1002 may include determining whether the electronic device is in a closed state or an open state.
  • the wireless charging method for the electronic device may be classified according to whether the electronic device is in a folded state or an unfolded state, and an operation 1002 may be performed.
  • operation 1002 for example, when the electronic device is in a folded state, charging is possible using either the first wireless charging antenna or the second wireless charging antenna.
  • operation 1003 when the electronic device 400 is placed on the ground in a folded state, when the display (eg, the second display) faces upward, charging using the second wireless charging antenna is possible.
  • an IC for the second wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, 650 in FIG. 8 )) may be operated (operation 1006 ).
  • an IC for the first wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 630 of FIG. 8 )) may be operated (operation 1007 ).
  • the method in response to a position of an external electronic device with respect to the electronic device, may include an operation of activating one wireless charging antenna among the plurality of wireless charging antennas.
  • Wireless charging antennaWireless charging antenna This may be related to whether to activate the IC module for wireless power transmission or to activate the IC module for wireless power transmission/reception.
  • an IC for a first wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 630 in FIG. 8 )
  • an IC for a second wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, FIG. 8 ) 650
  • 16 and 17 are diagrams related to whether to activate which wireless charging antenna among the plurality of wireless charging antennas in response to a certain position of the external electronic device with respect to the electronic device.
  • the processor includes an IC module for wireless power transmission (hereinafter referred to as 'second wireless charging IC') and an IC module for wireless power transmission and reception (hereinafter referred to as 'first wireless charging IC').
  • 'second wireless charging IC' an IC module for wireless power transmission and reception
  • the processor 610 may activate a transmission function and set a boost mode in the power management module 620 in an unfolded state of the electronic device.
  • the processor 610 may control the first wireless charging IC 630 and the second wireless charging IC 640 to cross-transmit a ping signal.
  • the method for transmitting a ping signal cross using the processor 610 shown in FIG. 17 is not only an embodiment including two wireless charging ICs (a first wireless charging IC and a second wireless charging IC), but also one wireless charging IC. and may be applied mutatis mutandis to an embodiment of controlling two switches of a wireless charging antenna connected thereto.
  • the processor 510 controls the two antenna switches 532 and 534 through one wireless charging IC (IC module 530 for wireless power transmission and reception) as described above in FIG. 6
  • the processor 510 may alternately perform a ping signal transmission operation using the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and a ping signal transmission operation using the second wireless charging antenna WC2 .
  • FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 9A to 9B are a first wireless charging antenna WC1 and a second wireless charging antenna WC2 disposed on one surface and the other surface of the first housing structure 410 according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9A to 9B .
  • a third wireless charging antenna WC3 disposed on one surface of the second housing structure 420 , the wireless charging method for the electronic device 400 may be shown.
  • the wireless charging method of an electronic device including a plurality of wireless charging antennas may include an operation 1101 of activating a wireless charging function of the electronic device when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
  • operation 1101 the descriptions in operation 901 and operation 1001 described above with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 may be applied mutatis mutandis.
  • the operation 1102 may include determining whether the electronic device is in a closed state or an open state.
  • the wireless charging function of the electronic device 400 When the wireless charging function of the electronic device 400 is activated, the wireless charging method for the electronic device may be classified according to whether the electronic device is in a folded state or an unfolded state, and an operation 1102 may be performed.
  • charging is possible using either the first wireless charging antenna WC1 or the third wireless charging antenna WC3 .
  • an IC for the second wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, 750 of FIG. 10 )) may be operated (operation 1104 ).
  • an IC for the first wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 of FIG. 10 )) may be operated (operation 1108 ).
  • the method in response to a location of an external electronic device with respect to the electronic device, may include activating one wireless charging antenna among the plurality of wireless charging antennas.
  • the method may include activating one wireless charging antenna among the plurality of wireless charging antennas.
  • the configuration facing upward with respect to the ground is a display (eg, a main display) or a rear plate (eg, a first rear cover) and the second rear cover) may not be clear. This may be related to whether to activate the IC module for wireless power transmission or to activate the IC module for wireless power transmission/reception.
  • an IC for a first wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )
  • an IC for a second wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, FIG. 10 ) 750
  • a charging operation including the first wireless charging antenna WC1, the second wireless charging antenna WC2, and the third wireless charging antenna WC3 may be possible. have.
  • the first display (eg, the main display) of the electronic device is unfolded from the ground to face upward, charging is possible using the second wireless charging antenna WC2, so that the processor performs the first wireless charging Operates the IC for operation (eg, operates the IC module for wireless power transmission and reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10)) (operation 1108), and a switch for transmitting power through the second wireless charging antenna WC2 ( Example: 734 of FIG. 10 may be turned on (operation 1109).
  • the processor includes an IC for a first wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )) and an IC for a second wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg: 750) of FIG. 10) may be cross-operated.
  • a first wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )
  • an IC for a second wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg: 750) of FIG. 10.
  • the first wireless charging antenna WC1 and the third A charging operation may be performed using the first wireless charging antenna WC1 having high power transmission efficiency among the wireless charging antennas WC3 .
  • a charging operation using the first wireless charging antenna WC1 may be performed in order to minimize the influence on other components (eg, the second display).
  • the processor may turn on a switch (eg, 732 of FIG. 10 ) for transmitting power by using the first wireless charging antenna WC1 (operation 1112 ).
  • the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the third wireless charging antenna instead of the first wireless charging antenna WC1 is automatically selected by the user or automatically by the processor under conditions such as when the first wireless charging antenna WC1 cannot be used. Charging operation using the wireless charging antenna (WC3) is also possible.
  • the method may include activating one wireless charging antenna among the plurality of wireless charging antennas in response to a location of an external electronic device with respect to the electronic device.
  • it may not be clear in which direction the external electronic device will be positioned with respect to the electronic device in the unfolded state. For example, when the user is holding the electronic device and has not yet placed the electronic device on the ground, it is determined whether another electronic device will be positioned on the display (eg, main display) side of the electronic device. It may not be clear whether it will be located on the 1 rear cover and the second rear cover) side.
  • an IC for a first wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )
  • a second wireless charging operation e.g., an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, 750 in FIG. 10 )
  • the switching on/off operation of the first wireless charging antenna and the second wireless charging antenna may be changed according to a preset ping period.
  • An IC for a first wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )
  • an IC for a second wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, in FIG. 10 ) 750
  • the processor eg, the processor 710 of FIG. 10 , the wireless charging transmission/reception IC 730 and/or the wireless charging reception IC 650
  • the status is changed according to the ping period, and an IC for a first wireless charging operation (eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )) and an IC for a second wireless charging operation (eg: The first wireless charging antenna (WC1), the second wireless charging antenna (WC2), and the third wireless charging antenna (WC3) by changing the cross operation of the IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, 750 in FIG. 10 ) according to the ping period ) can be adjusted so that the ping signal can be transmitted.
  • a first wireless charging operation eg, an IC module for wireless power transmission/reception (eg, 730 in FIG. 10 )
  • an IC for a second wireless charging operation eg: The first wireless charging antenna (WC1), the second wireless charging antenna (WC2), and the third wireless charging antenna (WC3) by changing the cross operation of the IC module for wireless power transmission (eg, 750 in FIG. 10 ) according to the ping period ) can be adjusted
  • 19 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of using an electronic device during a wireless charging operation of the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 20 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of using an electronic device during a wireless charging operation of the electronic device, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 21 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of using an electronic device during a wireless charging operation of the electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 19 may be applied to, for example, the arrangement of components (eg, a display and a wireless charging antenna) in the electronic device 400 according to the embodiment of FIGS. 7A and 7B .
  • the electronic device 400 may include a second display on the second rear area 492 of the second rear cover 490 included in the second housing structure 420 .
  • a second wireless charging antenna eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG. 7A
  • the second A screen may be displayed on the display.
  • another electronic device eg, another electronic device 300b in FIG. 4
  • the electronic device may be enabled (enable).
  • FIG. 20 may also be applied, for example, to the arrangement of components (eg, a display and a wireless charging antenna) in the electronic device 400 according to the embodiment of FIGS. 7A and 7B .
  • a second wireless charging antenna eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG. 7A
  • another electronic device eg, FIG. 4
  • FIG. 20 may also be applied, for example, to the arrangement of components (eg, a display and a wireless charging antenna) in the electronic device 400 according to the embodiment of FIGS. 7A and 7B .
  • a second wireless charging antenna eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG. 7A
  • another electronic device eg, FIG. 4
  • the wireless charging antenna WC2 may transmit a ping signal for wireless power charging.
  • a pop-up window for displaying wireless charging start information and/or wireless charging related information may be generated on the part P of the second display.
  • a relatively reduced screen may be output on the display in contrast to the initial screen.
  • a portion B on which another electronic device 400 is placed in the second display may be deactivated.
  • the user's stable use of the electronic device may be possible while the quality of the display screen and the wireless charging efficiency are maintained.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 21 is, for example, in the electronic device 400 according to an embodiment different from the embodiment of FIGS. 5A and 5B , the embodiment of FIGS. 7A and 7B , and the embodiment of FIGS. 9A and 9B .
  • the embodiment for the arrangement of components eg, a display and a wireless charging antenna
  • the specific location of the wireless charging antenna may be different for each embodiment. Accordingly, embodiments of the UX change of the display unit during the wireless charging operation may also vary.
  • the electronic device 400 displays a display (eg, a main display) on one surface (eg, the first surface) of the first housing structure and one surface (eg, the third surface) of the second housing structure.
  • a wireless charging antenna (eg, the second wireless charging antenna WC2 of FIG. 5A ) may be provided in an area that at least partially overlaps with the display. For example, even when a wireless charging antenna is disposed in a portion of the second housing structure 420 , charging of another electronic device (eg, an accessory device) using the wireless charging antenna may be performed.
  • the wireless charging antenna WC2 may transmit a ping signal for wireless power charging.
  • a pop-up window for displaying wireless charging start information and/or wireless charging related information may be generated on a portion P of the display first area 404a.
  • a relatively reduced screen may be output on the display in contrast to the initial screen.
  • a portion B on which another electronic device 400 is placed in the second display may be deactivated. In this case, the user's stable use of the electronic device may be possible while the quality of the display screen and the wireless charging efficiency are maintained.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • 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 101).
  • a storage medium eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138
  • the processor eg, the processor 120
  • the device eg, the electronic device 101
  • 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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Divers modes de réalisation de la présente divulgation concernent un dispositif électronique capable de réaliser une transmission/réception d'énergie sans fil et son procédé de fonctionnement. Divers modes de réalisation de la présente divulgation peuvent fournir un dispositif électronique comprenant : une première structure de boîtier comprenant une première surface faisant face à une première direction et une deuxième surface faisant face à une deuxième direction opposée à la première direction ; une seconde structure de boîtier formée de manière à pouvoir tourner par rapport à la première structure de boîtier et comprenant une troisième surface faisant face à une troisième direction et une quatrième surface faisant face à une quatrième direction opposée à la troisième direction ; un premier afficheur conçu pour s'étendre depuis la première surface de la première structure de boîtier vers la troisième surface de la seconde structure de boîtier ; et une antenne de charge sans fil disposée adjacente à une surface de la première structure de boîtier, l'antenne de charge sans fil étant disposée adjacente à au moins l'une de l'autre surface de la première structure de boîtier et d'une surface de la seconde structure de boîtier. Divers autres modes de réalisation sont également possibles.
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