Electronic device including antenna

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document includes: a housing including a conductive portion including a first segment and a second segment separated from the first segment by a first gap; a first switch configured to selectively connect the first segment and the second segment; a first wireless communication circuit comprising a first port and a second port, the first port being electrically connected to the first segment; and a second switch configured to selectively connect the second port and the second segment, in which the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode. The first mode is configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range by using a first antenna formed by a first segment electrically open to a second segment through a first switch, and transmit and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a second antenna formed by a second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch. The second mode is configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by a first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch and a second segment electrically open to the second port through the second switch. The second frequency range may be different than the first frequency range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this specification relate to electronic devices including antennas. Background Art

[0002] Nowadays, with the development of electronic technology, various electronic devices such as smart phones, tablet computers, and laptop computers are becoming common.

[0003] An electronic device may include multiple antennas to implement mobile communication technologies such as Long Term Evolution Carrier Aggregation (LTE CA) and fifth generation (5G) communications.

[0004] The plurality of antennas may include a housing for forming an appearance of an electronic device as an antenna element. For example, the housing of the electronic device may include a conductive portion having a conductive material (eg, metal), and the conductive portion may operate as a radiating element for propagating wireless signals. Summary of the invention

[0005]

Technical issues

[0006] For example, a laptop computer may include an upper housing and a lower housing pivotally coupled around a hinge member. Typically, a substrate including a processor and / or a communication circuit is placed in the lower housing, contacts the bottom when the substrate is in use, and a display may be placed in the upper housing. Multiple connectors on the laptop computer may be provided on the lower housing for ease of use. In addition, the antenna of the laptop computer may be formed by a conductive portion of the lower housing for the shortest connection with the communication circuit inside the lower housing. Since the resonant frequency of the antenna depends on the physical length of the conductive portion, it may be difficult to provide a conductive portion with a relatively long length for a low frequency band, for example, when multiple connectors are avoided in the lower housing. At the same time, since the conductive portion has a relatively long length, the housing of the electronic device may be susceptible to external impacts.

[0007]

Technical solution

[0008] According to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification, an electronic device may include: a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion including a plurality of segments, and the plurality of segments are respectively separated by a plurality of gaps; a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication by using at least one of the plurality of segments as an antenna; a proximity sensor for detecting whether an external object approaches; and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the proximity sensor. The processor may be configured to: determine whether an external object approaches a first designated segment among the plurality of segments at a designated level or higher through the proximity sensor, determine whether the first designated segment is electrically connected to a second designated segment among the plurality of segments based on recognizing that the external object approaches the first designated segment at a designated level or higher, determine whether the external object approaches a third designated segment among the plurality of segments at a designated level or higher based on recognizing that the first designated segment is electrically connected to the second designated segment, and electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment based on recognizing that the external object approaches the third designated segment below the designated level.

[0009]

Beneficial Effects

[0010] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0011] Figure 2 is a plan view showing the front appearance of the electronic device according to the embodiment.

[0012] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0013] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 8 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode according to an embodiment.

[0018] Fig. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a third mode according to an embodiment.

[0019] Fig.10 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0020] Fig.11 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode according to an embodiment.

[0021] Fig.12 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode according to an embodiment.

[0022] Fig.13 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between periods when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a fourth mode according to an embodiment.

[0023] Fig.14 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0024] Fig.15 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0025] With regard to the description of the drawings, similar components may be labeled with similar reference signs / numerals. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure may be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications, equivalents and / or substitutions may be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. With respect to the description of the accompanying drawings, similar components may be marked with similar reference numerals.

[0027] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may not include at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178), or may further include one or more other components. In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be integrated into a single integrated component (eg, display module 160).

[0029] For example, the processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may process and calculate various types of data. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, may process the instructions or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can be independent of or combined with the main processor in operation. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented as a separate part from the main processor 121, or as a part of the main processor 121.

[0030] For example, when the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part operatively associated with another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by an electronic device 101 on which an artificial intelligence model is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). For example, the learning algorithm may include supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the above examples. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q network or a combination of two or more thereof, but may not be limited to the above examples. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0031] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). For example, the data may include software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for instructions associated with the software. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134.

[0032] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0033] The input module 150 may receive instructions or data to be used by components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0034] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes such as media playback or record playback. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as being separated from the speaker, or may be implemented as a part of the speaker.

[0035] The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a control circuit for controlling a projector and corresponding devices. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to sense a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0036] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, may convert an electrical signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or may output sound via the sound output module 155 or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) (e.g., a speaker or earphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0037] The sensor module 176 can sense the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environment state (e.g., the state of the user) of the electronic device 101, and then can generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0038] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols that may be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0039] The connection terminal 178 may include a connector that can physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0040] The haptic module 179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that the user can recognize via tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0041] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash (or electric flash).

[0042] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0043] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0044] The communication module 190 can establish a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and can perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among the communication modules can communicate with the external electronic device 104 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). The above-mentioned various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip), or the above-mentioned various types of communication modules can be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 192 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) by using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0045] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). For example, the wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, and massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 can support peak data rates for eMBB implementation (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for mMTC implementation (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane latency for URLLC implementation (e.g., 0.5 ms or less downlink (DL) and 0.5 ms or less uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0046] The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (e.g., an external electronic device) or may receive a signal or power from the outside. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element formed by a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. Signals or power may be exchanged between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna, or signals or power may be received from the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna and the communication module 190. According to some embodiments, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). The RFIC may be disposed on a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the PCB or may be adjacent to the first surface, and may support a specified high frequency band (e.g., a millimeter wave band). The plurality of antennas may be disposed on a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the PCB or may be adjacent to the second surface, and may transmit or receive signals of a specified high frequency band.

[0048] At least some components may be connected to each other via a communication scheme between peripheral devices (eg, bus, general purpose input output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and may exchange signals (eg, commands or data) with each other.

[0049] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via a server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be run in the electronic device 101 may be run in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104 or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to automatically perform a function or service or needs to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may additionally request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a part of the function or service instead of running the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform at least a part of the function or service, thereby performing another function or service associated with the request, and may provide the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or in addition, and may provide the result of the processing as at least a part of the response to the request. To this end, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC) or client-server computing may be used. For example, the electronic device 101 can provide ultra-low latency services by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technologies.

[0050] Figure 2 is a plan view showing the front appearance of the electronic device according to the embodiment.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 According to the electronic device 200 of the embodiment (for example, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a hinge portion 230 , and a display 240 .

[0052] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the display 240 may at least partially define the appearance of the electronic device 200. For example, the display 240 may be at least partially accommodated in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to form the front surface of the electronic device 200 together with the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may form a rear surface facing the opposite direction of the front surface, and a side surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface. However, it is not limited to the above examples.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the display 240 may be visually exposed through at least a portion of the front surface. The display 240 may include a flexible display or a foldable display that is at least partially deformable.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may be connected to the second housing 220 through the hinge portion 230. For example, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be pivotally coupled to each other through the hinge portion 230. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may rotate around the hinge portion 230 so that the electronic device 200 can be folded or unfolded.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion. The conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include a conductive material (e.g., metal). The conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include a plurality of segments. For example, the plurality of segments may include a first segment 221, a second segment 222, a third segment 223, a fourth segment 224, a fifth segment 225, and / or a sixth segment 226. According to an embodiment, the plurality of segments of the second housing 220 may operate as antennas of the electronic device 200.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the plurality of segments may include a plurality of points P1, P2, P3, P4, and / or P5 that can be electrically connected to at least one component of the electronic device 200. For example, the first segment 221 may include a first point P1, a second point P2, and / or a third point P3. Here, the first point P1 may be placed closer to the first gap 231 than the second gap 232; the third point P3 may be placed closer to the second gap 232 than the first gap 231; and the second point P2 may be placed between the first point P1 and the third point P3. In addition, the second segment 222 may include a fourth point P4 and / or a fifth point P5. Here, the fourth point P4 may be placed closer to the second gap 232 than the third gap 233, and the fifth point P5 may be placed closer to the third gap 233 than the second gap 232. According to an embodiment, the plurality of points P1, P2, P3, P4, and / or P5 may represent electrical connection points that can be electrically connected to at least one component of the electronic device 200. For example, they may include connection points that contact connection members (eg, c-clips) placed on a printed circuit board (not shown).

[0057] According to an embodiment, the non-conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include at least one gap. For example, the non-conductive portion of the second housing 220 may include a first gap 231, a second gap 232, a third gap 233, a fourth gap 234, a fifth gap 235, a sixth gap 236, a seventh gap 237, and / or an eighth gap 238. At least one gap may include a non-conductive material. For example, at least one gap may be at least partially filled with a non-conductive material such as air or resin.

[0058] At least one gap may at least partially separate multiple segments of the conductive portion. For example, the first segment 221 and the second segment 222 may be separated from each other by the second gap 232, and the second segment 22 and the third segment 223 may be separated from each other by the third gap 233. For example, multiple segments may be at least partially separated from adjacent segments by at least one gap. For example, the fourth segment 224 may be at least partially separated from the adjacent fifth segment 225 by the sixth gap 236.

[0059] At least one gap and multiple segments of the second shell 220 may form at least a portion of a side surface of the second shell 220. Additionally or alternatively, at least one gap and multiple segments of the second shell 220 may form a portion of the front surface and / or a portion of the rear surface of the second shell 220.

[0060] According to various embodiments, at least one gap and a plurality of segments of the second housing 220 may be implemented in various lengths depending on the specifications of the electronic device 200. For example, at least one gap and a plurality of segments of the second housing 220 may be implemented in various lengths depending on various wireless communication standards supported by the electronic device 200 and corresponding wireless communication frequency bands.

[0061] Figure 2 A foldable electronic device is shown in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 200 can be folded around the hinge portion 230, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 200 may include a single housing in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are integrally formed, and may not include the hinge portion 230. In this case, the electronic device 200 may be an electronic device including a single non-foldable housing.

[0062] Hereinafter, the embodiment in which the electronic device 300 utilizes the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 as an antenna will be referred to. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 is described.

[0063] Figure 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0064] Reference Figure 3 , the electronic device 300 (for example, Figure 1 Electronic equipment 101 or Figure 2 The electronic device 200 may include a first segment 310 (eg, Figure 2 The first segment 221), the second segment 320 (for example, Figure 2 , a second segment 222 in the first switch 330, a second switch 340, and a first wireless communication circuit 350 (eg, Figure 1 Wireless communication module 192).

[0065] According to an embodiment, the first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350, the ground portion, and the first switch 330. For example, the first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at a first point. For example, the first point may include but is not limited to Figure 2 The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point. For example, the second point may include but is not limited to Figure 2 The first segment 310 may be electrically connected to the first switch 330 at a third point. For example, the third point may include but is not limited to Figure 2 The third point P3.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the first switch 330 and the second switch 340. For example, the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second switch 340 at a first point. For example, the first point may include but is not limited to Figure 2 The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the first switch 330 at the second point. For example, the second point may include but is not limited to Figure 2 The fifth point P5.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the first segment 310 and / or the second segment 320 may radiate the electrical signal received from the first wireless communication circuit 350 into the external space. According to an embodiment, each of the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may have a specified length. For example, the first segment 310 and / or the second segment 320 may have a length capable of transmitting and / or receiving a wireless signal in the first frequency range. In this case, the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 connected to each other may each have a length capable of transmitting and / or receiving a wireless signal in the first frequency range and the second frequency range.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310, the ground portion, and the second segment 320. According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may selectively connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 or the ground portion.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320, the ground portion, and the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may selectively connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion or the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a wireless communication circuit for sending and / or receiving wireless signals. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be configured to send and / or receive wireless signals of a frequency band for a cellular network (e.g., a frequency band of Long Term Evolution (LTE) and / or 5G). According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals by using an antenna formed by the first section 310 and / or the second section 320.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a first port 351 and / or a second port 352. According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, and may be electrically connected to the second switch 340 through the second port 352. According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of different frequency bands through the first port 351 and the second port 352, respectively.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode. According to an embodiment, the first mode may be described as a first state, and the second mode may be described as a second state. For example, the first mode may be described as a first state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 sends and / or receives a wireless signal in a first frequency range, and the second mode may be described as a second state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 sends and / or receives a wireless signal in a second frequency range and a first frequency range.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the first mode may be configured such that the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and / or receives a wireless signal in the first frequency range by using a first antenna formed by the first segment 310 and a second antenna formed by the second segment 320. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive a wireless signal of a first frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the first antenna formed by the first segment 310, and may transmit and / or receive a wireless signal of a second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the second antenna formed by the second segment 320. Here, the first frequency band and the second frequency band included in the first frequency range may be the same frequency band as each other or different frequency bands from each other.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the second mode may be configured such that the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and / or receives wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by electrically connecting the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the third antenna.

[0075] For example, the first frequency range may include a first frequency band (e.g., a mid-band of about 1.8 GHz to about 2.2 GHz, mid-band) and a second frequency band (e.g., a high-band of about 2.3 GHz to about 2.7 GHz, high-band). The second frequency range may include a third frequency band (e.g., a low-band of about 0.7 GHz to about 1.0 GHz). The third frequency band may be lower than the first frequency band and the second frequency band. For example, the center frequency corresponding to the third frequency band may be lower than the center frequency corresponding to the first frequency band and the center frequency corresponding to the second frequency band. The first frequency band may be lower than the second frequency band. For example, the center frequency corresponding to the first frequency band may be lower than the center frequency corresponding to the second frequency band.

[0076] The first mode and the second mode in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 is configured to operate may refer to the first mode and the second mode to be described later. Figure 4 and Figure 5 are described in detail separately.

[0077] In this specification, redundant descriptions associated with components having the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0078] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode according to an embodiment.

[0079] Reference Figure 4 , the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first section 310. The first section 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point. The first section 310 may not be electrically connected to the second section 320. The first section 310 may be electrically open to the second section 320. The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second section 320 through the second switch 340. The second section 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion through the first switch 330 at a second point.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the first segment 310. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 instead of the ground portion.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a first antenna. The first antenna may be at least partially formed by the first section 310 electrically open to the second section 320 by the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range by using the first antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a first frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the first antenna.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed at least in part by a second section 320 electrically open to the first section 310 by a first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range by using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the second antenna.

[0083] Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode according to an embodiment.

[0084] Reference Figure 5 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, thereby being electrically connected to the second segment 320 and the first segment 310. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a first point through the second switch 340.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350.

[0086] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a third antenna. The third antenna may be formed at least in part by a first segment 310 electrically connected to the second segment 320 through a first switch 330 and a second segment 320 electrically open to a second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 through a second switch 340. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals of a first frequency band included in the first frequency range, a second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or a third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the third antenna.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may control the first switch 330 and the second switch 340 so that when a wireless signal in a first frequency range is transmitted and / or received, the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may control the first switch 330 and the second switch 340 so that when a wireless signal in a second frequency range is transmitted and / or received, the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the second mode.

[0088] The electronic device 300 according to the embodiment may include at least one processor (eg, Figure 1 At least one processor may be implemented separately from the first wireless communication circuit 350 or may be integrated with the first radio communication circuit 350.

[0089] As described above, the electronic device 300 may expand a frequency band of wireless signals that can be transmitted and / or received by using the plurality of segments 310 and 320 connected to the plurality of ports of the first wireless communication circuit 350 .

[0090] Figure 6 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0091] Reference Figure 6 , the electronic device 600 (for example, Figure 1 Electronic devices 101, Figure 2 The electronic device 200 or Figure 3 The electronic device 300 in the embodiment may include a first segment 310, a second segment 320, a third segment 610 (eg, Figure 2 , the third segment 223 in the first switch 330, the second switch 340, the third switch 620, the first wireless communication circuit 350 and / or the second wireless communication circuit 630 (for example, Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in FIG.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 and the ground portion. For example, the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at a first point. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the third segment 610 may radiate an electrical signal received from the first wireless communication circuit 350 or the second wireless communication circuit 630 into the external space. According to an embodiment, the third segment 610 may have a specified length. For example, the third segment 610 may have a length capable of transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the third frequency range. Here, the third frequency range may include a frequency band for WiFi communication.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the third switch 620 may be electrically connected to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350, the third segment 610, and the second wireless communication circuit 630. According to an embodiment, the third switch 620 may selectively connect the third segment 610 to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 or the second wireless communication circuit 630.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive a wireless signal by using an antenna formed by the first segment 310 , the second segment 320 , and / or the third segment 610 .

[0096] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a first port 351, a second port 352, and / or a third port 353. According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, may be electrically connected to the second switch 340 through the second port 352, and may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 through the third port 353. According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals of different frequency bands through the first port 351, the second port 352, and the third port 353, respectively.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be configured to operate in a first mode, a second mode, or a third mode. According to an embodiment, the first mode may be described as a first state, the second mode may be described as a second state, and the third mode may be described as a third state. For example, the first mode may be described as a first state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 sends and / or receives wireless signals in a first frequency range; the second mode may be described as a second state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 sends and / or receives wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range; and the third mode may be described as a third state in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 sends and / or receives wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range by using multiple antennas.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the third mode may be configured such that the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and / or receives wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by electrically connecting the first segment 310 and the second segment 320, and transmits or receives wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a fourth antenna formed by the third segment 610. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the third antenna. In addition, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band and the second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the fourth antenna.

[0099] The first mode, the second mode, and the third mode in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 is configured to operate may refer to the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode to be described later. Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 are described in detail separately.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be a wireless communication circuit for transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may generate a wireless signal of a frequency band for a cellular network (e.g., a frequency band for LTE and / or 5G) and / or a frequency band for a WiFi network. According to an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals by using an antenna formed by the third segment 610.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620. According to an embodiment, when the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode or the second mode, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 via the third switch 620. In this case, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and / or receive a wireless signal in a third frequency range by using an antenna formed by the third segment 610. For example, the third frequency range may include a frequency band for a WiFi network.

[0102] In this specification, redundant descriptions associated with components having the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0103] Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode according to an embodiment.

[0104] Reference Figure 7 , the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first section 310. The first section 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point. The first section 310 may not be electrically connected to the second section 320. The first section 310 may be electrically open to the second section 320. The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second section 320 through the second switch 340. The second section 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion through the first switch 330 at a second point. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third section 610 through the third switch 620. The third section 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the first segment 310. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the third switch 620 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 instead of the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a first antenna. The first antenna may be at least partially formed by the first section 310 electrically open to the second section 320 by the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range by using the first antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a first frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the first antenna.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed at least in part by the second section 320 electrically open to the first section 310 by the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range by using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the second antenna.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed at least in part by the third segment 610 electrically connected through the third switch 620. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna.

[0109] Figure 8 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode according to an embodiment.

[0110] Reference Figure 8, the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, thereby being electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a first point through the second switch 340. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the third switch 620. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the third switch 620 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to an embodiment, the third switch 620 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 instead of the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a third antenna. The third antenna may be formed at least in part by the first segment 310 electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the first switch 330 and the second segment 320 electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 through the second switch 340. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the third antenna.

[0113] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed at least in part by the third segment 610 electrically connected through the third switch 620. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna.

[0114] Fig. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a third mode according to an embodiment.

[0115] Reference Fig. 9 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, thereby being electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a first point through the second switch 340. The third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the third switch 620.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to an embodiment, the third switch 620 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 instead of the second wireless communication circuit 630.

[0117] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a third antenna. The third antenna may be formed at least in part by the first segment 310 electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the first switch 330 and the second segment 320 electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 through the second switch 340. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the third antenna.

[0118] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may include a fourth antenna. The fourth antenna may be at least partially formed by a third segment 610 electrically connected to the third port 353 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 through a third switch 620. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using the fourth antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band and the second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the fourth antenna.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may control the first switch 330, the second switch 340, and the third switch 620 so that when a wireless signal in the first frequency range is transmitted and / or received, the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 may control the first switch 330, the second switch 340, and the third switch 620 so that when a wireless signal in the second frequency range is transmitted and / or received, the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the second mode. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 600 performs carrier aggregation (CA) including wireless signals in the second frequency range, the electronic device 600 may control the first switch 330, the second switch 340, and the third switch 620 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 can operate in the third mode.

[0120] As described above, the electronic device 600 may expand a frequency band of wireless signals that can be transmitted and / or received by using the plurality of segments 310 , 320 , and 610 connected to the plurality of ports of the first wireless communication circuit 350 .

[0121] Fig.10 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0122] Reference Fig.10 , the electronic device 1000 (for example, Figure 1 Electronic devices 101, Figure 2 The electronic device 200 or Figure 3 The electronic device 300 in FIG. 1 may include a first segment 310 , a second segment 320 , a third segment 610 , a first switch 330 , a second switch 340 , a fourth switch 1010 , a first wireless communication circuit 350 , and a second wireless communication circuit 630 .

[0123] According to an embodiment, the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010 and the ground.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the third segment 610 may radiate an electrical signal received from the first wireless communication circuit 350 or the second wireless communication circuit 630 into the external space. According to an embodiment, the third segment 610 may have a specified length. For example, the third segment 610 may have a length capable of transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the third frequency range. Here, the third frequency range may include a frequency band for WiFi communication.

[0125] According to an embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310, the third segment 610 and / or the second wireless communication circuit 630. According to an embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may selectively connect the third segment 610 to the first segment 310 or the second wireless communication circuit 630.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive a wireless signal by using an antenna formed by the first segment 310 , the second segment 320 , and / or the third segment 610 .

[0127] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may include a first port 351 and / or a second port 352. According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, and may be electrically connected to the second switch 340 through the second port 352. According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of different frequency bands through the first port 351 and the second port 352, respectively.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be configured to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or the fourth mode.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the fourth mode may be configured such that the first wireless communication circuit 350 transmits and / or receives wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the sixth antenna formed by electrically connecting the first segment 310 and the third segment 610, and transmits or receives wireless signals in the first frequency range by using the second antenna formed by the second segment 320. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the sixth antenna. In addition, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band and the second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the second antenna.

[0130] The first mode, the second mode, and the fourth mode in which the first wireless communication circuit 350 is configured to operate may refer to the first mode, the second mode, and the fourth mode to be described later. Fig.11 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 are described in detail separately.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be a wireless communication circuit for transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may generate a wireless signal of a frequency band for a cellular network (e.g., a frequency band for LTE and / or 5G) and / or a frequency band for a WiFi network. According to an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and / or receive wireless signals by using an antenna formed by the third segment 610.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010. According to an embodiment, when the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode or the second mode, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 via the fourth switch 1010. In this case, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may transmit and / or receive a wireless signal in a third frequency range by using an antenna formed by the third segment 610. For example, the third frequency range may include a frequency band for a WiFi network.

[0133] Fig.11 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a first mode according to an embodiment.

[0134] Reference Fig.11 , the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the first section 310. The first section 310 may be electrically connected to the first port 351 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point. The first section 310 may not be electrically connected to the second section 320. The first section 310 may be electrically open to the second section 320. The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second section 320 through the second switch 340. The second section 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion through the first switch 330 at a second point. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third section 610 through the fourth switch 1010. The third section 610 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the first segment 310. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 instead of the first segment 310.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a first antenna. The first antenna may be at least partially formed by the first section 310 electrically open to the second section 320 by the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in a first frequency range by using the first antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a first frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the first antenna.

[0137] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed at least in part by a second section 320 electrically open to the first section 310 by a first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range by using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the second antenna.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed at least in part by the third segment 610 electrically connected through the fourth switch 1010. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna.

[0139] Fig.12 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between components when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a second mode according to an embodiment.

[0140] Reference Fig.12 , the first segment 310 and the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. For example, the third point of the first segment 310 and the second point of the second segment 320 may be electrically connected to each other through the first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, thereby being electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the second segment 320. The second segment 320 may not be electrically connected to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically open to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a first point through the second switch 340. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may be electrically connected to the third segment 610 through the fourth switch 1010. The third segment 610 may be electrically connected to the fourth switch 1010 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion at a second point.

[0141] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the first segment 310 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350. According to an embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the second wireless communication circuit 630 instead of the first segment 310.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a third antenna. The third antenna may be at least partially formed by a first segment 310 electrically connected to the second segment 320 through a first switch 330 and a second segment 320 electrically open to a second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 through a second switch 340. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the third antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive wireless signals of a first frequency band included in the first frequency range, a second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or a third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the third antenna.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a fifth antenna. The fifth antenna may be formed at least in part by the third segment 610 electrically connected through the fourth switch 1010. The second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna. For example, the second wireless communication circuit 630 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a fourth frequency band included in the third frequency range by using the fifth antenna.

[0144] Fig.13 is a block diagram illustrating a connection relationship between periods when a first wireless communication circuit of an electronic device operates in a fourth mode according to an embodiment.

[0145] Reference Fig.13 , the first segment 310 and the third segment 610 may be electrically connected to each other through the fourth switch 1010. The first wireless communication circuit 350 is electrically connected to the first segment 310 through the first port 351, thereby being electrically connected to the first segment 310 and the third segment 610. The second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 may be electrically connected to the second segment 320 through the second switch 340. The second segment 320 may be electrically connected to the second port 352 through the second switch 340 at a first point, and may be electrically connected to the ground portion through the first switch 330 at a second point.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the first switch 330 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the ground portion instead of the first segment 310. According to an embodiment, the second switch 340 may electrically connect the second segment 320 to the second port 352 of the first wireless communication circuit 350 instead of the ground portion. According to an embodiment, the fourth switch 1010 may electrically connect the third segment 610 to the first segment 310 instead of the second wireless communication circuit 630.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a sixth antenna. The sixth antenna may be at least partially formed by the first segment 310 electrically connected to the third segment 310 through the fourth switch 1010 and the third segment 610 electrically open to the second wireless communication circuit 630 through the fourth switch 1010. The first wireless communication circuit 350 can send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the sixth antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 can send and / or receive wireless signals of the first frequency band included in the first frequency range, the second frequency band included in the first frequency range, or the third frequency band included in the second frequency range by using the sixth antenna.

[0148] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may include a second antenna. The second antenna may be formed at least in part by a second section 320 electrically open to the first section 310 by a first switch 330. The first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal in the first frequency range by using the second antenna. For example, the first wireless communication circuit 350 may send and / or receive a wireless signal of a second frequency band included in the first frequency range by using the second antenna.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may control the first switch 330, the second switch 340, and the fourth switch 1010 so that when a wireless signal in the first frequency range is transmitted and / or received, the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the first mode. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1000 may control the first switch 330, the second switch 340, and the fourth switch 1010 so that when a wireless signal in the second frequency range is transmitted and / or received, the first wireless communication circuit 350 operates in the second mode. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 1000 performs carrier aggregation (CA) including wireless signals in the second frequency range, the electronic device 600 may control the first switch 330, the second switch 340, and the fourth switch 1010 so that the first wireless communication circuit 350 can operate in the fourth mode.

[0150] As described above, the electronic device 1000 may expand a frequency band of wireless signals that can be transmitted and / or received by using the plurality of segments 310 , 320 , and 610 connected to the plurality of ports of the first wireless communication circuit 350 .

[0151] In the following, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 Electronic devices 101, Figure 2 Electronic equipment 200, Figure 3 Electronic equipment 300, Figure 6 Electronic equipment 600 or Fig.10 An embodiment of the electronic device 1000) changing the connection relationship between the plurality of segments based on whether an external object is approaching is referred to Fig.14 and Fig.15 describe. Fig.14 The operations may be performed sequentially or substantially concurrently. Fig.15 The operations may be performed sequentially or substantially simultaneously. According to an embodiment, Fig.14 and Fig.15 The order of operations in can be changed. For example, Fig.14 The order of operations 1405, 1410, and / or 1420 in may be changed. For example, in Fig.14 In the embodiment, operation 1405 can be performed after operation 1410 or simultaneously with operation 1410. For example, Fig.15 The order of operations 1505, 1510, 1520, and / or 1525 in may be changed. For example, Fig.15 In the embodiment, operation 1510 may be performed after operation 1505 or simultaneously with operation 1505 .

[0152] Fig.14 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0153] According to an embodiment, it is understood that operations 1405 to 1425 are performed by a processor of the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The processor 120 executes.

[0154] Reference Fig.14 In operation 1405, the electronic device may determine whether an external object (eg, a human body or an object) is close to the first designated segment at a designated level or higher. According to an embodiment, the first designated segment may be included in a housing (eg, Figure 2 The second housing 220) has a plurality of segments (eg, Figure 2 According to an embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using the first designated segment as an antenna.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may use a proximity sensor (e.g., Figure 1The sensor module 176 of the proximity sensor determines whether an external object is approaching the first designated segment at a specified level or higher. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal for determining whether an external object is approaching. The proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal for determining whether an external object is approaching through an electrode. According to an embodiment, the first designated segment may be operated as an electrode used by the proximity sensor to detect the approach of an external object. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal indicating the capacitance of the first designated segment that has changed due to the external object. The electronic device may determine whether the external object is approaching based on the sensing signal generated by the proximity sensor. For example, when the capacitance change amount of the first designated segment is greater than or equal to a specified value, the electronic device may recognize that the external object is approaching the first designated segment at a specified level or higher.

[0156] When it is identified in operation 1405 that the external object is not close to the first designated segment at a designated level or higher (“No”), the electronic device may Fig.14 Terminate the operation.

[0157] When it is identified in operation 1405 that the external object is close to the first designated segment at a designated level or higher ("Yes"), in operation 1410, the electronic device may determine whether the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected to each other. According to an embodiment, the second designated segment may be one segment including the first designated segment among a plurality of segments included in the housing of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the second designated segment may be formed by a non-conductive material (e.g., Figure 2 At least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 and / or 238) is separated from the first designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can perform wireless communication by using the first designated segment and / or the second designated segment as an antenna.

[0158] When it is identified in operation 1410 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are not electrically connected to each other ("No"), in operation 1415, the electronic device may reduce the strength of the wireless signal output through the first designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may transmit the wireless signal by using the first designated segment as an antenna. The electronic device may reduce the strength of the wireless signal transmitted through the first designated segment so that the strength of the wireless signal is less than or equal to the specified strength. For example, the specified strength may be the strength of the wireless signal that meets the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) standard.

[0159] When it is identified in operation 1410 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected to each other ("yes"), in operation 1420, the electronic device may determine whether the external object is close to the third designated segment at a designated level or higher. According to an embodiment, the third designated segment may be one segment excluding the first designated segment and the second designated segment among a plurality of segments included in the housing of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the third designated segment may be formed by a non-conductive material (e.g., Figure 2 At least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 and / or 238) is separated from the first designated segment and / or the second designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can perform wireless communication by using the first designated segment, the second designated segment and / or the third designated segment as an antenna.

[0160] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may determine whether an external object is close to the third designated segment at a specified level or higher through a proximity sensor. According to an embodiment, the third designated segment may operate as an electrode used by the proximity sensor to detect the approach of an external object. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal indicating the capacitance of the third designated segment changed due to the external object. The electronic device may determine whether the external object is close based on the sensing signal generated by the proximity sensor. For example, when the capacitance change amount of the third designated segment is greater than or equal to a specified value, the electronic device may recognize that the external object is close to the third designated segment at a specified level or higher.

[0161] When it is identified in operation 1420 that the external object is close to the third designated segment at a designated level or higher ("Yes"), the electronic device may Fig.14 The operation is terminated. In this case, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment to each other.

[0162] When it is identified in operation 1420 that the external object is not close to the third designated segment at a designated level or higher ("No"), in operation 1425, the electronic device may electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. For example, the electronic device may electrically connect all of the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment. For another example, the electronic device may disconnect the electrical connection between the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and may electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

[0163] Through such an operation, the electronic device can improve communication quality by replacing a segment closer to an external object at a designated level or higher from among segments electrically connected to each other and operating as antennas with another segment.

[0164] Fig.15 is a flowchart of an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0165] According to an embodiment, it is understood that operations 1505 to 1530 are performed by a processor of the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The processor 120 executes.

[0166] Reference Fig.15 In operation 1505, the electronic device may determine whether an external object (eg, a human body or an object) is close to a first designated segment at a designated level or higher. According to an embodiment, the first designated segment may be a housing (eg, Figure 2 The second housing 220) has a plurality of segments (eg, Figure 2 According to an embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using the first designated segment as an antenna.

[0167] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may use a proximity sensor (e.g., Figure 1 The sensor module 176 of the proximity sensor determines whether an external object is approaching the first designated segment at a specified level or higher. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal for determining whether an external object is approaching. The proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal for determining whether an external object is approaching through an electrode. According to an embodiment, the first designated segment may be operated as an electrode used by the proximity sensor to detect the approach of an external object. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal indicating the capacitance of the first designated segment that has changed due to the external object. The electronic device may determine whether the external object is approaching based on the sensing signal generated by the proximity sensor. For example, when the capacitance change amount of the first designated segment is greater than or equal to a specified value, the electronic device may recognize that the external object is approaching the first designated segment at a specified level or higher.

[0168] When it is identified in operation 1505 that the external object is not close to the first designated segment at a designated level or higher (“No”), the electronic device may Fig.15 Terminate the operation.

[0169] When it is identified in operation 1505 that the external object is close to the first designated segment at a designated level or higher ("Yes"), in operation 1510, the electronic device may determine whether the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected to each other. According to an embodiment, the second designated segment may be one segment excluding the first designated segment among a plurality of segments included in the housing of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the second designated segment may be formed by a non-conductive material (e.g., Figure 2At least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 and / or 238) is separated from the first designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can perform wireless communication by using the first designated segment and / or the second designated segment as an antenna.

[0170] When it is identified in operation 1510 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are not electrically connected to each other ("No"), in operation 1515, the electronic device may reduce the strength of the wireless signal output through the first designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may transmit the wireless signal by using the first designated segment as an antenna. The electronic device may reduce the strength of the wireless signal transmitted through the first designated segment so that the strength of the wireless signal is less than or equal to the specified strength. For example, the specified strength may be the strength of the wireless signal that meets the specific absorption rate (SAR) standard.

[0171] When it is identified in operation 1510 that the first designated segment and the second designated segment are electrically connected to each other ("Yes"), in operation 1520, the electronic device may determine whether the external object is close to the second designated segment at a designated level or higher. According to an embodiment, the second designated segment may be operated as an electrode used by a proximity sensor to detect the approach of an external object. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal indicating the capacitance of the second designated segment changed due to the external object. The electronic device may determine whether the external object is close based on the sensing signal generated by the proximity sensor. For example, when the capacitance change amount of the second designated segment is greater than or equal to a designated value, the electronic device may recognize that the external object is close to the second designated segment at a designated level or higher.

[0172] When it is identified in operation 1520 that the external object is not close to the second designated section at a designated level or higher (“No”), the electronic device may Fig.15 The operation is terminated. In this case, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment to each other.

[0173] When it is identified in operation 1520 that the external object is close to the second designated segment at a designated level or higher ("yes"), in operation 1525, the electronic device may determine whether the external object is close to the third designated segment at a designated level or higher. According to an embodiment, the third designated segment may be a segment excluding the first designated segment and the second designated segment among a plurality of segments included in the housing of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the third designated segment may be formed by a non-conductive material (e.g., Figure 2At least one gap 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237 and / or 238) is separated from the first designated segment and / or the second designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device can perform wireless communication by using the first designated segment, the second designated segment and / or the third designated segment as an antenna.

[0174] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may determine whether an external object is close to the third designated segment at a specified level or higher through a proximity sensor. According to an embodiment, the third designated segment may operate as an electrode used by the proximity sensor to detect the approach of an external object. According to an embodiment, the proximity sensor may generate a sensing signal indicating the capacitance of the third designated segment changed due to the external object. The electronic device may determine whether the external object is close based on the sensing signal generated by the proximity sensor. For example, when the capacitance change amount of the third designated segment is greater than or equal to a specified value, the electronic device may recognize that the external object is close to the third designated segment at a specified level or higher.

[0175] When it is identified in operation 1525 that the external object is close to the third designated segment at a designated level or higher ("Yes"), the electronic device may Fig.15 The operation is terminated. In this case, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the first designated segment and the second designated segment to each other.

[0176] When it is identified in operation 1525 that the external object is not close to the third designated segment at a designated level or higher ("No"), in operation 1530, the electronic device may electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. For example, the electronic device may electrically connect all of the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment. For another embodiment, the electronic device may disconnect the electrical connection between the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and may electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may perform wireless communication by using an antenna formed by electrically connecting the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

[0177] Through such an operation, the electronic device can improve communication quality by replacing a segment closer to an external object at a designated level or more from among segments electrically connected to each other and operating as antennas with another segment.

[0178] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, an electronic device may include: a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion including a first segment and a second segment separated from the first segment by a first gap; a first switch selectively connecting the first segment and the second segment; a first wireless communication circuit including a first port and a second port, the first port being electrically connected to the first segment; and a second switch selectively connecting the second port and the second segment. The first wireless communication circuit may operate in a first mode or a second mode. The first mode may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range by using a first antenna formed by a first segment electrically open to the second segment by the first switch, and to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range by using a second antenna formed by a second segment electrically open to the first segment by the first switch and electrically connected to the second port by the second switch. The second mode may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in a first frequency range and a second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by a first segment electrically connected to the second segment by the first switch and a second segment electrically open to the second port by the second switch. The second frequency range may be different from the first frequency range.

[0179] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, the conductive portion may include a third segment separated from the first segment and / or the second segment by a second gap. The first wireless communication circuit may include a third port. The electronic device may include a second wireless communication circuit and a third switch, the third switch being connected to the third segment and selectively connecting the third segment to the third port of the first wireless communication circuit or the second wireless communication circuit.

[0180] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the first wireless communication circuit can be configured to operate in a first mode, a second mode, or a third mode. The third mode can be configured to send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by a first segment and a second segment, the first segment being electrically connected to the second segment through a first switch, the second segment being electrically open to the second port through the second switch, and to send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a fourth antenna formed by a third segment being electrically open to the second wireless communication circuit through a third switch and electrically connected to the third port through the third switch.

[0181] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, the conductive portion may include a third segment separated from the first segment and / or the second segment by a second gap. The electronic device may include a second wireless communication circuit and a fourth switch connected to the third segment and selectively connecting the third segment to the first segment or the second wireless communication circuit.

[0182] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the first wireless communication circuit may be configured to operate in a first mode, a second mode, or a fourth mode. The fourth mode may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a fifth antenna formed by a third segment electrically connected to the first segment through a fourth switch and a first segment electrically open to the second segment through the first switch, and may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a second antenna formed by a second segment electrically open to the first segment through the first switch and electrically connected to the second port through the second switch.

[0183] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the first mode may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a first antenna formed by a first segment electrically opened to the second segment by a first switch and electrically opened to the third segment by a fourth switch. The second mode may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by a first segment electrically opened to the third segment by a fourth switch and electrically connected to the second segment by the first switch and a second segment electrically opened to the second port by a second switch.

[0184] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the minimum value of the first frequency range may be higher than the maximum value of the second frequency range.

[0185] According to embodiments disclosed in this specification, the first gap may be filled with a non-conductive material.

[0186] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, the electronic device may include a ground portion. The first segment may be connected to the ground portion. The first switch may connect the first segment to the second segment or the ground portion.

[0187] According to the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, the first mode may be configured to send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a first antenna formed by a first segment electrically opened at the second segment by a first switch and connected to a ground portion, and the first mode may be configured to send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range by using a second antenna formed by a second segment electrically opened at the first segment by a first switch, connected to the ground portion by the first switch, and electrically connected to a second port by a second switch.

[0188] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, the electronic device may include a ground portion. The first segment may be connected to the ground portion. The second switch may electrically connect the second segment to the second port or the ground portion.

[0189] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the second mode can be configured to send and / or receive wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by a first segment electrically connected to the second segment through a first switch and a second segment electrically opened to the second port through a second switch and connected to a ground portion through the second switch.

[0190] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, an electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing. The second housing may include at least one connector for connecting an external device to the electronic device. The housing may be a second housing.

[0191] According to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification, an electronic device may include: a housing including a conductive portion, the conductive portion including a plurality of segments, and the plurality of segments are respectively separated by a plurality of gaps; a wireless communication circuit for performing wireless communication by using at least one of the plurality of segments as an antenna; a proximity sensor for detecting whether an external object approaches; and a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the proximity sensor. The processor may be configured to determine whether an external object approaches a first designated segment among the plurality of segments at a designated level or higher through the proximity sensor, determine whether the first designated segment is electrically connected to a second designated segment among the plurality of segments based on recognizing that the external object approaches the first designated segment at a designated level or higher, determine whether the external object approaches a third designated segment among the plurality of segments at a designated level or higher based on recognizing that the first designated segment is electrically connected to the second designated segment, and electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment based on recognizing that the external object approaches the third designated segment below the designated level.

[0192] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, the processor may be configured to disconnect the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and may be configured to electrically connect the second designated segment and the third designated segment based on recognizing that an external object is approaching the third designated segment below a designated level.

[0193] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the processor can be configured to determine whether an external object is close to the second designated segment at a specified level or higher through a proximity sensor based on identifying that the first designated segment is electrically connected to the second designated segment, and determine whether the external object is close to the third designated segment among the multiple segments at a specified level or higher based on identifying that the second designated segment is close to the second designated segment at a specified level or higher.

[0194] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the wireless communication circuit may be configured to perform wireless communication by using the electrically connected second designated segment and third designated segment as an antenna.

[0195] According to an embodiment disclosed in the present specification, the processor may be configured to reduce the strength of a wireless signal output through the first designated segment based on recognizing that the first designated segment is not electrically connected to the second designated segment.

[0196] According to the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the first designated segment, the second designated segment, and the third designated segment may operate as electrodes used by the proximity sensor to detect whether an external object approaches.

[0197] According to an embodiment disclosed in this specification, an electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing. The second housing may include at least one connector for connecting an external device to the electronic device. The housing may be a second housing.

[0198] The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may be various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a mobile medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiments of the present specification may not be limited to the above-mentioned electronic devices.

[0199] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specified embodiments, and it should be understood that the embodiments and terms include modifications, equivalences or substitutions to the corresponding embodiments described herein. With respect to the description of the accompanying drawings, similar or related components may be marked with similar reference signs / numbers. Unless otherwise explained in the context, the singular form of the noun corresponding to the project may include one or more projects. In the present disclosure, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any and all combinations of one or more related listed projects. Terms such as "first" or "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from other components, but do not limit the corresponding component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being "coupled to" or "connected to" another component (e.g., a second component), regardless of whether the terms "operably" or "communicably" are used, this may mean that the component may be connected to another component directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0200] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" used herein may include a unit implemented by hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with the terms "logic", "logic block", "component", or "circuit". A "module" may be the smallest unit of an integrated component, or the smallest unit of a component or a part thereof for performing one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0201] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented by software (e.g., program 140), which includes one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., embedded memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium, and then may execute at least one instruction. This enables the machine to operate according to at least one of the called instructions to perform at least one function. One or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), and the term does not distinguish between a case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and a case where data is temporarily stored.

[0202] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided to be included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., PlayStore™), directly between two user devices (e.g., a smartphone), or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer server, an application store server, or a relay server, or may be temporarily generated.

[0203] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-mentioned components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple objects may be arranged separately on other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as performed by the corresponding components of the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by the modules, programs or other components may be performed by a continuous method, a parallel method, a repetitive method or a heuristic method. Alternatively, at least one or more operations may be performed in another order or may be omitted, or one or more operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a housing, the housing comprising a conductive portion, the conductive portion comprising a first segment and a second segment separated from the first segment by a first gap; a first switch configured to selectively connect the first segment and the second segment; a first wireless communication circuit, the first wireless communication circuit comprising a first port and a second port, the first port being electrically connected to the first segment; as well as a second switch configured to selectively connect the second port and the second segment, wherein the first wireless communication circuit is configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode, Wherein, the first mode is configured as: transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in a first frequency range by using a first antenna formed by the first segment electrically open to the second segment by the first switch; and by transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range using a second antenna formed by the second segment electrically opened to the first segment by the first switch and electrically connected to the second port by the second switch, Wherein, the second mode is configured as: transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a third antenna formed by the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch and the second segment electrically open to the second port through the second switch, and The second frequency range is different from the first frequency range.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The conductive portion includes a third segment separated from the first segment and / or the second segment by a second gap, and Wherein, the first wireless communication circuit includes a third port, The electronic device further comprises: second wireless communication circuit; and A third switch is connected to the third segment and is configured to selectively connect the third segment to the third port of the first wireless communication circuit or the second wireless communication circuit.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: the first wireless communication circuit being configured to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or a third mode, Wherein, the third mode is configured as follows: transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using the third antenna formed by the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch and the second segment electrically opened to the second port through the second switch; and A wireless signal in the first frequency range is transmitted and / or received by using a fourth antenna formed by the third segment electrically opened to the second wireless communication circuit by the third switch and electrically connected to the third port by the third switch.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The conductive portion includes a third segment separated from the first segment and / or the second segment by a second gap, The electronic device further comprises: second wireless communication circuit; and A fourth switch is connected to the third segment and is configured to selectively connect the third segment to the first segment or the second wireless communication circuit.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein: the first wireless communication circuit being configured to operate in the first mode, the second mode, or a fourth mode, Wherein, the fourth mode is configured as: transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range by using a fifth antenna formed by the third segment electrically connected to the first segment through the fourth switch and the first segment electrically opened to the second segment through the first switch; and Wireless signals in the first frequency range are transmitted and / or received by using the second antenna formed by the second segment electrically opened to the first segment by the first switch and electrically connected to the second port by the second switch.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein: The first mode is configured as: transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range by using the first antenna formed by the first segment electrically opened to the second segment by the first switch and electrically opened to the third segment by the fourth switch, and Wherein, the second mode is configured as: Wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range are transmitted and / or received by using a third antenna formed by the first segment electrically opened to the third segment by the fourth switch and electrically connected to the second segment by the first switch, and the second segment electrically opened to the second port by the second switch.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The minimum value of the first frequency range is higher than the maximum value of the second frequency range.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first gap is filled with a non-conductive material.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: Grounding part, wherein the first section is connected to the ground portion, and The first switch is configured to connect the first segment to the second segment or the ground portion.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein: The first mode is configured as: transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals in the first frequency range by using the first antenna formed by the first segment electrically opened to the second segment by the first switch and connected to the ground portion; as well as Wireless signals in the first frequency range are transmitted and / or received by using the second antenna formed by the second segment electrically opened to the first segment by the first switch, connected to the ground portion by the first switch, and electrically connected to the second port by the second switch.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: Grounding part, wherein the first section is connected to the ground portion, and The second switch is configured to electrically connect the second segment to the second port or the ground portion.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein: The second mode is configured as: Wireless signals in the first frequency range and the second frequency range are transmitted and / or received by using the third antenna formed by the first segment electrically connected to the second segment through the first switch and the second segment electrically opened to the second port through the second switch and connected to the ground portion through the second switch.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first shell; as well as a second housing pivotably connected to the first housing, wherein the second housing comprises at least one connector for connecting an external device to the electronic device, and Wherein, the shell is the second shell.

14. An electronic device, comprising: a housing, the housing comprising a conductive portion, the conductive portion comprising a plurality of segments, and the plurality of segments are respectively separated by a plurality of gaps; a wireless communication circuit configured to perform wireless communication by using at least one segment of the plurality of segments as an antenna; a proximity sensor configured to detect whether an external object approaches; as well as a processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit and the proximity sensor, Wherein, the processor is configured to: determining, by the proximity sensor, whether the external object approaches a first designated segment among the plurality of segments at a designated level or more; determining whether the first designated segment is electrically connected to a second designated segment among the plurality of segments based on recognizing that the external object is close to the first designated segment at the designated level or higher; determining whether the external object is close to a third designated segment among the plurality of segments at the designated level or higher based on recognizing that the first designated segment is electrically connected to the second designated segment; and Based on recognizing that the external object is approaching the third designated segment below the designated level, the second designated segment and the third designated segment are electrically connected.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein: The processor is configured to: Based on recognizing that the external object is approaching the third designated segment below the designated level, disconnecting the connection between the first designated segment and the second designated segment, and electrically connecting the second designated segment and the third designated segment.

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