Wireless charging method and electronic device supporting the same

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include: a housing including a first housing and a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a wireless charging coil, wherein the wireless charging coil is arranged in one area of the shell; at least one processor; and a memory in which instructions are stored. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to: perform wireless charging with an external electronic device by using the wireless charging coil; identifying an occurrence of a specified event during the wireless charging; and based on identifying the occurrence of the specified event, at least temporarily restricting execution of at least one function defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the specified event during the wireless charging. The at least one function is associated with movement of at least a portion of the electronic device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a wireless charging method and an electronic device supporting the same. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of digital convergence integrating various information and communication technologies, electronic devices are providing various functions and / or various services integrated with the functions. Accordingly, efficient management of power, which is a backbone of operations of functions and / or services of electronic devices, is becoming increasingly important, and as part of the same, technologies for improving a charging process of a power supply battery are being proposed. For example, an electronic device can support wireless charging of a battery of an external electronic device by wirelessly transmitting a power signal to the external electronic device using an internal coil. Also, for example, an electronic device can wirelessly charge its internal battery by wirelessly receiving a power signal from an external electronic device using an internal coil.

[0003] The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with regard to the disclosure. SUMMARY

[0004] TECHNICAL SOLUTION An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure can include a housing including a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable with respect to the first housing, a wireless charging coil disposed in a region of the housing, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, can cause the electronic device to perform wireless charging with an external electronic device by using the wireless charging coil, identify occurrence of a designated event while performing the wireless charging, and based on identifying the occurrence of the designated event, at least temporarily limit execution of at least one function defined as being executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event while performing the wireless charging.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least one function can be related to movement of at least a portion of the electronic device.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a wireless charging method of an electronic device including a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable with respect to the first housing can include: performing wireless charging with an external electronic device by using a wireless charging coil of the electronic device; identifying occurrence of a designated event while the wireless charging is performed; and based on the occurrence of the designated event being identified, at least temporarily restricting execution of at least one function defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event while the wireless charging is performed.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least one function can be related to movement of at least a portion of the electronic device.

[0009] In a computer readable non-transitory storage medium having recorded thereon a computer program for executing a wireless charging method of an electronic device (including a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable with respect to the first housing) according to an embodiment of the disclosure, the computer program can perform: performing wireless charging with an external electronic device by using a wireless charging coil of the electronic device; identifying occurrence of a designated event while the wireless charging is performed; and based on the occurrence of the designated event being identified, at least temporarily restricting execution of at least one function defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event while the wireless charging is performed.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least one function can be related to movement of at least a portion of the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0012] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0013] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 7FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless charging coil of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 8 FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating another example of a wireless charging coil of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 9 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless charging environment of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 10 FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a power transmitting device according to an embodiment.

[0021] Figure 11 FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another example of a wireless charging environment of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 12 FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a wireless charging process of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 13 FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating components of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 14 FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation method of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 15 FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0026] Figure 16 FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface of an external electronic device interlocked with an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 17 FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a state of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0028] Figure 18 FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating various examples of events occurring when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0029] Figure 19 FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operation method of an electronic device when a wireless charging is interrupted according to an embodiment.

[0030] Figure 20 FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a function execution of an electronic device when a wireless charging is interrupted according to an embodiment.

[0031] Figure 21 FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operation method of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0032] Figure 22 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement state of an electronic device and an external electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0033] Figure 23 FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a wireless charging coil of a power transmitting device according to an embodiment.

[0034] Figure 24 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating another example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0035] Figure 25 FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating yet another example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0036] Figure 26 FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating still another example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0037] In all the drawings, like or similar reference numerals will be used to refer to like or similar components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] An electronic device can perform a function associated with a designated event based on occurrence of the event. For example, the electronic device can cause at least a portion of a housing of the electronic device to be deformed to provide an expanded or reduced display screen area when the designated event occurs. For example, the electronic device can output a haptic effect (e.g., a vibration) to provide a notification when the designated event occurs.

[0039] However, since the performance of a function of an electronic device can be associated with physical movement and / or positional displacement of the electronic device, the efficiency of wireless charging can decrease or the wireless charging can be interrupted when the function of the electronic device is performed during a wireless charging operation between the electronic device and an external electronic device. For example, physical movement and / or positional displacement of the electronic device caused by the performance of the function of the electronic device can cause at least one of misalignment between an internal coil of the electronic device supporting wireless charging and an internal coil of the external electronic device and the electronic device deviating from a wireless charging area of the external electronic device. Also, for example, physical movement and / or positional displacement of the electronic device caused by the performance of the function of the electronic device can cause a conflict between an electronic device wirelessly receiving power from a first external electronic device and a second external electronic device adjacent thereto, and thus, can cause at least one of misalignment between the internal coil of the electronic device and the internal coil of the first external electronic device, misalignment between the internal coil of the first external electronic device and the internal coil of the second external electronic device, and the electronic device and / or the second external electronic device deviating from the wireless charging area of the first external electronic device.

[0040] Embodiments of the disclosure can provide a wireless charging method and an electronic device supporting the same, which supports stable wireless charging of the electronic device by at least temporarily restricting execution of at least one function associated with physical movement and / or positional displacement of the electronic device during a wireless charging (e.g., transmitting or receiving a wireless power signal) operation of the electronic device.

[0041] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the various embodiments are not intended to limit the disclosure to particular embodiments, but include various changes, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the disclosure.

[0042] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0043] Referring to Figure 1 , the electronic device (101) in the network environment (100) can communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can 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 subscriber identification module (SIM) (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) of the above-described components can be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components can be added in the electronic device (101). In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) can be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0044] The processor (120) can execute, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) to which the processor (120) is connected, and can perform various data processing or computation. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor (120) can store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module (176) or the communication module (190)) in the volatile memory (132), process the stored command or data, and store at least a result data in the non-volatile memory (134). According to an embodiment, the processor (120) can include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or coupled to the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) can be adapted to consume less power than the main processor (121) or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor (123) can be implemented as separate from or as part of the main processor (121).

[0045] The auxiliary processor (123) (not the main processor (121)) can control at least some of functions or status related to at least one component (for example, the display module (160), the sensor module (176), or the communication module (190)) among the components of the electronic device (101) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (for example, sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) can control at least some of the functions or status related to at least one component (for example, the display module (160), the sensor module (176), or the communication module (190)) among the components of the electronic device (101) while the main processor (121) is in an active state (for example, executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (for example, an image signal processor or a communication processor) can be implemented as part of another component (for example, the camera module (180) or the communication module (190)) functionally related to the auxiliary processor (123). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (for example, a neural processing unit) can include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model can be generated by machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed by the electronic device (101) where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (for example, the server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, and without limitation, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network can 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 is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model can include a software structure other than the hardware structure.

[0046] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (for example, the processor (120) or the sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The various data can include, for example, software (for example, a program (140)) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memory (130) can include the volatile memory (132) or the non-volatile memory (134).

[0047] The program (140) can be stored in the memory (130) as software, and can include, for example, an operating system (OS) (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0048] The input module (150) can receive a command or data to be used by other component (e.g., the processor (120)) of the electronic device (101) from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0049] The sound output module (155) can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as separate from the speaker, or implemented as part of the speaker.

[0050] The display module (160) can visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) can include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the hologram device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module (160) can include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch.

[0051] The audio module (170) can convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module (170) can obtain the sound via the input module (150), or output the sound via the sound output module (155) or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (102)) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device (101).

[0052] The sensor module (176) can detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device (101), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module (176) can 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 illuminance sensor.

[0053] The interface (177) can support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device (101) to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface (177) can include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0054] The connection terminal (178) can include a connector via which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal (178) can include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0055] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be recognized by a user via his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimuluser.

[0056] The camera module (180) can capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module (180) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0057] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0058] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, the battery (189) can include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

[0059] The communication module (190) can support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102), the electronic device (104), or the server (108)) and performing communication between the established communication channel. The communication module (190) can include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor (120) (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supports direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module (190) can 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 (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with the external electronic device 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 cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or can be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separate 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), using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0060] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, such as new radio (NR) access technology. NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module (192) can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, 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, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support peak data rates for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane latency for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0061] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of the electronic device (101) (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiating element, the radiating element being composed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, for example, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (e.g., a first network (198) or a second network (199)) can be selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module (190) (e.g., a wireless communication module (192)). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) in addition to the radiating element can be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0062] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) can form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module can include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas is disposed on a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the designated high frequency band.

[0063] At least some of the above-described components can be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicate information (e.g., commands or data) between them.

[0064] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected with the second network (199). Each of the electronic devices (102) or the electronic device (104) can be the same device as or a different type of device from the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, overall operations performed by the electronic device (101) or some operations can be performed by one or more of the external electronic devices (102), the external electronic device (104), or the server (108). For example, if the electronic device (101) should automatically perform a function or a service or should perform a function or a service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) can request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service, instead of or in addition to executing the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request can perform the requested at least part of the function or the service, or perform another function or another service related to the request, and deliver the results of the performance to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can provide the results as a reply to at least part of the request, with or without further processing of the results. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology can be used, for example. The electronic device (101) can provide an ultra-low latency service using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In an embodiment, the external electronic device (104) can include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) can be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) can be included in the second network (199). The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care), based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

[0065] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating a power management module and a battery according to various embodiments.

[0066] Reference Figure 2The power management module (188) can include a charging circuit (210), a power regulator (220), or a power gauge (230). The charging circuit (210) can charge the battery (189) by using power supplied from an external power source outside the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, the charging circuit (210) can select a charging scheme (e.g., normal charging or fast charging) based at least in part on a type of the external power source (e.g., an electrical outlet, a USB, or wireless charging), a power size (e.g., about 20 watts or more) that the external power source can supply, or attributes of the battery (189), and can charge the battery (189) using the selected charging scheme. The external power source can be connected directly to the electronic device (101), for example, via a connection terminal (178), or wirelessly to the electronic device (101), for example, via an antenna module (197).

[0067] The power regulator (220) can generate a plurality of power having different voltage levels or different current levels by adjusting a voltage level or a current level of power supplied from the external power source or the battery (189). The power regulator (220) can adjust a voltage level or a current level of power supplied from the external power source or the battery (189) to a different voltage level or a different current level suitable for each of some components included in the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, the power regulator (220) can be implemented in the form of a low-dropout (LDO) regulator or a switching regulator. The power gauge (230) can measure usage state information (e.g., a capacity, a number of times of charging or discharging, a voltage, or a temperature of the battery (189)) about the battery (189).

[0068] The power management module (188) can determine charging state information (e.g., lifespan, overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, overcharge, overdischarge, overheating, short circuit, or swelling) related to charging of the battery (189) based at least in part on the measured usage state information about the battery (189), using, for example, the charging circuit (210), the power regulator (220), or the power gauge (230). The power management module (188) can determine whether a state of the battery (189) is normal or abnormal based at least in part on the determined charging state information. If the state of the battery (189) is determined to be abnormal, the power management module (188) can adjust charging of the battery (189) (e.g., reduce a charging current or voltage, or stop charging). According to an embodiment, at least some functions of the power management module (188) can be performed by an external control device (e.g., the processor (120)).

[0069] According to an embodiment, the battery (189) can include a protection circuit module (PCM) (240). The PCM (240) can perform one or more of various functions (e.g., a pre-disconnection function) to prevent performance degradation or damage of the battery (189). Additionally or alternatively, the PCM (240) can be configured as at least a part of a battery management system (BMS) capable of performing various functions including battery balancing, battery capacity measurement, charge or discharge count, temperature measurement, or voltage measurement.

[0070] According to an embodiment, at least a part of the state of charge information or the usage state information about the battery (189) can be measured using a corresponding sensor (e.g., a temperature sensor) of the sensor module (176), the power meter (230), or the power management module (188). According to an embodiment, a corresponding sensor (e.g., a temperature sensor) of the sensor module (176) can be included as a part of the PCM (240), or can be disposed as a separate device near the battery (189).

[0071] Hereinafter, the form factor of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 applicable to various embodiments will be described. Figure 1 and / or Figure 2 .

[0072] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0073] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , a flexible display (330a) (e.g., the flexible display (330) of Figure 1 and / or Figure 2 . Figure 1The display module (160) of the electronic device (101a) can have a size (or area) of a screen area (or an active area or a display area) that changes in response to a transition of a state of the electronic device (101a). For example, the electronic device (101a) can have a first state (10) in which a portion of the second housing (320a) is inserted into an inside of the first housing (310a) in response to the second housing (320a) being slid (e.g., slid in) in a first direction (e.g., -y direction) with respect to the first housing (310a), and in the first state (10) of the electronic device (101a), a first screen area (331a) of the flexible display (330a) can be exposed to the outside. For example, the electronic device (101a) can have a second state (20) in which a portion of the second housing (320a) is withdrawn to the outside of the first housing (310a) (e.g., slid out) in response to the second housing (320a) being slid in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing (310a), and in the second state (20) of the electronic device (101a), the first screen area (331a) and a second screen area (333a) of the flexible display (330a) can be exposed to the outside.

[0074] In an embodiment, the electronic device (101a) can include a housing composed of a first housing (310a) and a second housing (320a). According to an embodiment, the second housing (320a) can be disposed to be slidable with respect to the first housing (310a). For example, the second housing (320a) can be coupled to the first housing (310a) to slide (or move) a designated first distance d1 between a first direction (e.g., -y direction) and a second direction (e.g., +y direction) with respect to the first housing (310a).

[0075] In an embodiment, the first housing (310a) can accommodate at least a portion of the second housing (320a). For example, the first housing (310a) can include a slot that is open on one side to accommodate at least a portion of the second housing (320a), and can be coupled with the second housing (320a) to surround at least a portion of the second housing (320a) through the slot.

[0076] In an embodiment, an electronic device (101a) may include a flexible display (330a) having at least a portion exposed to the outside of a housing to form a majority of a front surface of the electronic device (101a). In an embodiment, the flexible display (330a) may include a first screen area (331a) and a second screen area (333a) extending from the first screen area (331a), and the second screen area (333a) may be selectively exposed to the outside in response to the second housing (320a) sliding (or moving) relative to the first housing (310a). For example, in a first state (10) of the electronic device (101a) in which the second housing (320a) slides in a first direction (e.g., a -y direction) relative to the first housing (310a), at least a portion of the second screen area (333a) may be curled in the first housing (310a) and may not be exposed to the outside. Furthermore, for example, in the second state (20) of the electronic device (101a) in which the second housing (320a) slides relative to the first housing (310a) in a second direction (e.g., +y direction), at least a portion of the second screen area (333a) can be rolled out from the interior of the first housing (310a) and can be exposed to the outside. Based on this, the size (or area) of the screen area (or active area or display area) of the flexible display (330a) can change (or expand or shrink) in response to the sliding of the second housing (320a) relative to the first housing (310a).

[0077] Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating a third state of the electronic device according to the embodiment. Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating a fourth state of the electronic device according to the embodiment.

[0078] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , according to the electronic device (101b) of the embodiment (eg, Figure 1 and / or Figure 2 The flexible display (330b) of the electronic device (101) (for example, Figure 1The display module (160) of the electronic device (101b) can have a size (or area) of a screen area (or an active area or a display area) that changes in response to a transition of a state of the electronic device (101b). For example, the electronic device (101b) can have a third state (30) in which a portion of the second housing (320b) is inserted inside the first housing (310b) in response to the second housing (320b) being slid (e.g., slid in) in a third direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), and in the third state (30) of the electronic device (101b), a first screen area (331b) of the flexible display (330b) can be exposed to the outside. For example, the electronic device (101b) can have a fourth state (40) in which a portion of the second housing (320b) is withdrawn to the outside of the first housing (310b) in response to the second housing (320b) being slid (e.g., slid out) in a fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) opposite to the third direction with respect to the first housing (310b), and in the fourth state (40) of the electronic device (101b), the first screen area (331b) and a second screen area (333b) of the flexible display (330b) can be exposed to the outside.

[0079] In an embodiment, the electronic device (101b) can include a housing composed of a first housing (310b) and a second housing (320b). According to an embodiment, the second housing (320b) can be disposed to be slidable with respect to the first housing (310b). For example, the second housing (320b) can be coupled to the first housing (310b) to slide (or move) a designated second distance d2 between a third direction (e.g., -x direction) and a fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b).

[0080] In an embodiment, the first housing (310b) can accommodate at least a portion of the second housing (320b). For example, the first housing (310b) can include a slot that is open on one side to accommodate at least a portion of the second housing (320b), and the first housing (310b) can be coupled with the second housing (320b) to surround at least a portion of the second housing (320b) through the slot.

[0081] In an embodiment, the electronic device (101b) can include a flexible display (330b) having at least a portion exposed outside the housing to form a majority of a front surface of the electronic device (101b). In an embodiment, the flexible display (330b) can include a first screen area (331b) and a second screen area (333b) extending from the first screen area (331b), and the second screen area (333b) can be selectively exposed outside in response to the second housing (320b) sliding (or moving) with respect to the first housing (310b). For example, in a third state (30) of the electronic device (101b) in which the second housing (320b) slides in a third direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), at least a portion of the second screen area (333b) can be rolled in the first housing (310b) and can not be exposed outside. Also, for example, in a fourth state (40) of the electronic device (101b) in which the second housing (320b) slides in a fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), at least a portion of the second screen area (333b) can be rolled out from the inside of the first housing (310b) and can be exposed outside. Based on this, the size (or area) of the screen area (or active area or display area) of the flexible display (330b) can change (or expand or shrink) in response to the sliding of the second housing (320b) with respect to the first housing (310b).

[0082] In Figure 5 and Figure 6 In an embodiment, the electronic device (101b) is shown to have a third state (30) in response to the second housing (320b) sliding in a third direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), or to have a fourth state (40) in response to the second housing (320b) sliding in a fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), but the reverse is also possible. For example, the electronic device (101b) can have a third state (30) in response to the second housing (320b) sliding in a fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), or can have a fourth state (40) in response to the second housing (320b) sliding in a third direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b).

[0083] According to various embodiments, although not shown, the housing of the electronic device (101b) can further include a third housing. In an embodiment, the third housing can be coupled to the first housing (310b) to be slidable between a third direction (e.g., -x direction) and a fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), and can be disposed in an opposite direction to the second housing (320b) with respect to the first housing (310b). Based on this, the flexible display (330b) can further include a third screen area selectively exposed to the outside in response to the sliding of the third housing with respect to the first housing (310b). For example, in a third state (30) of the electronic device (101b) in which the third housing is slid in the fourth direction (e.g., +x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), at least a portion of the third screen area can be rolled in the first housing (310b) and can not be exposed to the outside. Also, for example, in a fourth state (40) of the electronic device (101b) in which the third housing is slid in the third direction (e.g., -x direction) with respect to the first housing (310b), at least a portion of the third screen area can be rolled out from the inside of the first housing (310b) and can be exposed to the outside. Based on this, the size (or area) of the screen area (or active area or display area) of the flexible display (330b) can change (or expand or shrink) in response to the sliding of the second housing (320b) and / or the third housing with respect to the first housing (310b).

[0084] Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless charging coil of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 8 FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating another example of a wireless charging coil of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0085] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can include a wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) disposed in a specific area of a housing to support wireless charging (e.g., transmitting and / or receiving a wireless power signal) of the electronic device (101).

[0086] Referring to Figure 7According to an embodiment, the wireless charging coil (710a) according to an embodiment can be disposed in a specific area of the first housing (310) to face the rear surface (101c) of the electronic device (101) in the internal space of the electronic device (101) defined by the housing. In an embodiment, the specific area of the first housing (310) can form at least a portion of the rear surface (101c) of the electronic device (101). In this case, in a first state (10) of the electronic device (101) in which the second housing (320) slides (e.g., slides in) in the first direction (e.g., -y direction) with respect to the first housing (310), the wireless charging coil (710a) disposed in the specific area of the first housing (310) can be located in the first area (50) of the electronic device (101). In a second state (20) of the electronic device (101) in which the second housing (320) slides (e.g., slides out) in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) with respect to the first housing (310), the wireless charging coil (710a) disposed in the specific area of the first housing (310) can be located in the first area (50) of the electronic device (101), which is the same as in the first state (10) of the electronic device (101). Based on this, the wireless charging coil (710a) according to an embodiment can maintain its position in the first area (50) of the electronic device (101) regardless of whether the state of the electronic device (101) is changed.

[0087] Reference Figure 8According to an embodiment, the wireless charging coil (710b) of the electronic device according to an embodiment can be disposed in a specific area of the second housing (320) to face the rear surface (101c) of the electronic device (101) in the internal space of the electronic device (101) defined by the housing. According to an embodiment, the specific area of the second housing (320) can be aligned with a specific area of the first housing (310) adjacent thereto forming at least a portion of the rear surface (101c) of the electronic device (101) in the internal space of the electronic device (101), and can change its position in response to the sliding of the second housing (320) with respect to the first housing (310). In this case, in a first state (10) of the electronic device (101) in which the second housing (320) slides (e.g., slides in) in a first direction (e.g., -y direction) with respect to the first housing (310), the wireless charging coil (710b) disposed in the specific area of the second housing (320) can be disposed in the first area (50) of the electronic device (101). Also, in a second state (20) of the electronic device (101) in which the second housing (320) slides (e.g., slides out) in a second direction (e.g., +y direction) with respect to the first housing (310), the wireless charging coil (710b) disposed in the specific area of the second housing (320) can be pulled in the second direction (e.g., +y direction) in response to the sliding of the second housing (320), thereby moving from the first area (50) to the second area (60) of the electronic device (101). Based on this, the wireless charging coil (710b) according to an embodiment can cause its position to change between the first area (50) and the second area (60) of the electronic device (101) in response to the state transition of the electronic device (101).

[0088] In Figure 7 and Figure 8 embodiments, the position of the wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) is illustrated with reference to the transition between the first state (10) and the second state (20) of the electronic device (101), but similarly, the position of the wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) can remain in a specific area of the electronic device (101), or can change from a specific area to another area with respect to the transition between the third state (e.g., the third state (30) of the electronic device according to an embodiment) and the fourth state (e.g., the fourth state (40) of the electronic device according to an embodiment) of the electronic device (101). Figure 5 Figure 6

[0089] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a wireless charging environment of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a power transmitting device according to an embodiment. Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of a wireless charging environment of an electronic device according to an embodiment.​​

[0090] Referring to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can operate as a power reception device to wirelessly receive a power signal from an external electronic device (910) (e.g., a power transmission device).

[0091] In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be disposed on a front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) (e.g., can contact the front surface (910a) or hover within a designated distance from the front surface (910a)) such that at least a portion of a wireless charging coil (e.g., Figure 7 of the electronic device (101) or Figure 8 of the electronic device (101)) is aligned with at least a portion of a wireless charging coil (911) included in the external electronic device (910), and can receive the power signal. In an embodiment, based on a battery (e.g., Figure 1 and / or Figure 2 of the electronic device (101)) being in a state of being discharged or an available amount of the battery (189) being below a designated level, the electronic device (101) can receive the power signal from the external electronic device (910) and can charge the battery (189) using the power signal. For example, a magnetic field generated in the wireless charging coil (911) of the external electronic device (910) can generate an induced electromotive force in the wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) of the electronic device (101) disposed on the front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910), and the electronic device (101) can charge the battery (189) using the induced electromotive force.

[0092] In an embodiment, the external electronic device (910) may include a wireless charging coil (911) disposed to face the front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) in an internal space of the external electronic device (910). According to various embodiments, there is no limitation on the number of wireless charging coils (911) included in the external electronic device (910), but a plurality of wireless charging coils (911) may be configured to implement a majority of the front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) as a wireless charging area. For example, the external electronic device (910) may include at least one wireless charging coil disposed to cover a first area (70) constituting a portion of the front surface (910a), and at least one wireless charging coil disposed to cover a second area (80) constituting another portion of the front surface (910a). Based on this, the external electronic device (910) may support multi wireless charging to provide a plurality of wireless charging areas through the first area (70) and the second area (80) of the front surface (910a).

[0093] In an embodiment, a wireless charging coil (911) included in an external electronic device (910) can be controlled to be in an active state or an inactive state during a wireless charging operation of the external electronic device (910). For example, at least one wireless charging coil corresponding to a position of a wireless charging coil of a power receiving device provided on a front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) (or overlapping with at least a portion of the wireless charging coil of the power receiving device) can be controlled to be in an active state to transmit a power signal to the power receiving device. In addition, for example, at least one wireless charging coil not corresponding to a position of a wireless charging coil of a power receiving device provided on a front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) (or not overlapping with the wireless charging coil of the power receiving device) can be controlled to be in an inactive state to prevent heat generation and / or power consumption.

[0094] In an embodiment, whether the first wireless charging coil included in the external electronic device (910) and the second wireless charging coil included in the power receiving device correspond to each other (or overlap with each other) can be determined with reference to the center point of the first wireless charging coil included in the external electronic device (910). For example, based on the fact that a specific area including the center point of the first wireless charging coil exceeding the first wireless charging coil corresponds to (overlaps with) the second wireless charging coil, the first wireless charging coil can be controlled to be in an activated state to transmit wireless power to the second wireless charging coil. In another example, based on the fact that the center point of the first wireless charging coil does not correspond to (does not overlap with) the second wireless charging coil, the first wireless charging coil can be controlled to be in an inactive state.

[0095] In an embodiment, the power receiving device that can be provided in the first area (70) of the front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) and the power receiving device that can be provided in the second area (80) of the front surface (910a) can be heterogeneous devices. For example, at least one of a smartphone (e.g., the electronic device (101)), a wireless headset, and a wireless headset box can be provided in the first area (70) of the front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) for wireless charging, while a smart watch (920) or a smart wristband can be provided in the second area (80) of the front surface (910a) of the external electronic device (910) for wireless charging.

[0096] refer to Figure 11 , the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment can operate as a power transmitting device that performs a wireless charging Tx (transmit data) function (or a wireless power transmitting function) to wirelessly transmit a power signal to an external electronic device (1110) (e.g., a power receiving device).

[0097] In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be disposed below the external electronic device (1110) (e.g., can contact the rear surface of the external electronic device (1110) or hover within a specified distance from the rear surface of the external electronic device (1110)), so that the wireless charging coil included in the electronic device (101) (e.g., Figure 7 Wireless charging coil (710a) or Figure 8 At least a portion of the wireless charging coil (710b) of the electronic device (101) is aligned with at least a portion of the wireless charging coil included in the external electronic device (1110). For example, the electronic device (101) can be set below the external electronic device (1110) so that the rear surface (101c) of the electronic device (101) adjacent to the wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) set in the internal space of the electronic device (101) faces the rear surface of the external electronic device (1110), and a power signal can be sent. In an embodiment, based on a state in which a battery included in the external electronic device (1110) is discharged or the available power of the battery is lower than a specified level, the electronic device (101) can send a power signal to the external electronic device (1110) to support the external electronic device (1110) to charge the battery using the power signal.

[0098] exist Figure 9 Examples and Figure 11In an embodiment of the electronic device (101), when a wireless charging operation is performed between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (910 or 1110) (e.g., between a power transmission device or a power reception device), at least some functions performed by the electronic device (101) can reduce the efficiency of the wireless charging or can interrupt the wireless charging. In various embodiments, at least some functions of the electronic device (101) can be related (or associated) to a physical movement and / or a positional displacement of at least a portion of the electronic device (101), and for example, can include a tactile (e.g., vibration) output of the electronic device (101) and a second housing (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 a second housing (320a) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 a second housing (320b) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 a second housing (320) of the electronic device (101)) relative to a first housing (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 a first housing (310a) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 a first housing (310b) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 a first housing (310) of the electronic device (101)) in sliding.

[0099] For example, at least one of the sliding function and the tactile output function of the electronic device (101) performed in the wireless charging operation can cause at least a portion of the electronic device (101) to physically move, or can cause the position of the electronic device to be displaced, and thus, can cause at least one of misalignment between a wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) included in the electronic device (101) and a wireless charging coil included in an external electronic device (e.g., 910 or 1110) and the electronic device (101) deviating from a wireless charging area of the external electronic device (910). Also, for example, at least one of the sliding function and the tactile output function of the electronic device (101) performed in the wireless charging operation can cause at least a portion of the electronic device (101) to physically move or can cause the position of the electronic device to be displaced, causing a collision between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., 920) adjacent thereto, and thus, can cause at least one of misalignment between a wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) of the electronic device (101) and a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device (e.g., 910), misalignment between wireless charging coils of the external electronic devices (e.g., 910 and 920), and the electronic device (101) and / or the external electronic device (e.g., 920) deviating from a wireless charging area of the external electronic device (e.g., 910).

[0100] In the embodiments to be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, the electronic device (101) can at least temporarily limit the execution of at least one function (e.g., a sliding function of the housing and / or a haptic output function) related to the physical movement and / or the positional displacement of the electronic device (101) when performing wireless charging (e.g., transmitting a wireless power signal or receiving a wireless power signal) with an external electronic device (910 or 1110).

[0101] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a wireless charging process of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0102] In the embodiments to be described below Figure 12 , the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101)) according to an embodiment can include a power transmission device (e.g., the power transmission device (1210)) operating as a wireless charging Tx (transmitting data) function (or a wireless power transmission function), and / or a power reception device (e.g., the power reception device (1220)) operating as a wireless charging Rx (receiving data) function (or a wireless power reception function). Figure 1 and / or Figure 2 The electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can include a power transmission device (e.g., the power transmission device (1210)) operating as a wireless charging Tx (transmitting data) function (or a wireless power transmission function), and / or a power reception device (e.g., the power reception device (1220)) operating as a wireless charging Rx (receiving data) function (or a wireless power reception function). Figure 12 The power transmission device (1210) according to an embodiment can include a power transmission circuit (e.g., the power transmission circuit (1211)) configured to transmit a wireless power signal, and / or a power transmission communication circuit (e.g., the power transmission communication circuit (1212)) configured to transmit and / or receive a signal for communication. Figure 12 The power reception device (1220) according to an embodiment can include a power reception circuit (e.g., the power reception circuit (1221)) configured to receive a wireless power signal, and / or a power reception communication circuit (e.g., the power reception communication circuit (1222)) configured to transmit and / or receive a signal for communication.

[0103] Referring to Figure 12 , the power transmission device (1210) according to an embodiment can perform a ping operation (1211) while waiting (or preparing) for wireless charging. For example, the power transmission device (1210) can perform the ping operation (1211) to transmit a ping signal for detecting a wireless charging target in digital or analog form.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the power transmission device (1210) can determine at least one parameter related to the ping signal transmission in the ping operation (1211). For example, the power transmission device (1210) can determine a parameter related to at least one of a frequency of the ping signal, a transmission voltage of the ping signal, and a transmission period of the ping signal. In various embodiments, the at least one parameter can be set to a default value in an initial setting related to a wireless charging system of the power transmission device (1210).

[0105] In an embodiment, the power transmission device (1210) can receive a response signal to the ping signal from the power reception device (1220), and can detect the presence of the power reception device (1220) (e.g., the power reception device (1220) is in contact with the power transmission device (1210), or the power reception device (1220) is in proximity within a specified distance of the power transmission device (1210)) based on the reception of the response signal.

[0106] In an embodiment, based on detecting the presence of the power receiving device (1220), the power transmission device (1210) can establish a communication connection (or a communication channel) with the power receiving device (1220) in the identification and configuration operation (1213). For example, the power transmission device (1210) can connect with the power receiving device (1220) through an in-band communication method that transmits and receives signals or data by using at least one of a wireless communication module (for example, a wireless communication module (192)) and a wireless charging coil (for example, a wireless charging coil (710a) or a wireless charging coil (710b)) included in the power transmission device (1210). Figure 1 In an embodiment, the power transmission device (1210) can connect with the power receiving device (1220) through an out-of-band communication method that transmits and receives signals or data by using at least one of a wireless communication module (for example, a wireless communication module (192)) and an antenna module (for example, an antenna module (197)) included in the power transmission device (1210). Figure 7 Figure 8 In an embodiment, the power transmission device (1210) can connect with the power receiving device (1220) through an out-of-band communication method that transmits and receives signals or data by using at least one of a wireless communication module (for example, a wireless communication module (192)) and an antenna module (for example, an antenna module (197)) included in the power transmission device (1210). Figure 1

[0107] In an embodiment, the power transmission device (1210) can receive at least one signal or data from the power receiving device (1220) by using communication connected with the power receiving device (1220). For example, the power transmission device (1210) can receive a signal or data including information (for example, a wireless communication ID of the power receiving device (1220)) for identifying the power receiving device (1220) from the power receiving device (1220). In an embodiment, the power transmission device (1210) can determine the power receiving device (1220) detected in the ping operation (1211) as a valid device for wireless charging based on information received from the power receiving device (1220) corresponding to information (for example, a wireless communication ID of at least one external electronic device identified as sharing wireless power with the power transmission device (1210)) previously recorded in the power transmission device (1210). According to various embodiments, the power transmission device (1210) can receive a signal or data including various configuration information required for the power receiving device (1220) to wirelessly receive power from the power receiving device (1220) using communication.

[0108] ​​In an embodiment, based on determining that the power receiving device (1220) is a valid device, the power transmitting device (1210) can wirelessly transmit a power signal to the power receiving device (1220) in a power transmitting operation (1215). According to an embodiment, the power transmitting device (1210) can receive at least one signal or data from the power receiving device (1220) by using a communication connection with the power receiving device (1220) while transmitting the power signal. For example, the power transmitting device (1210) can receive a signal or data including at least one of the following: a control error packet (CEP) indicating notification information about the power (or amount) required for wireless charging of the power receiving device (1220); a received power packet (RPP) indicating information about the size of the power (or amount) received by the power receiving device (1220); an end power transfer (EPT) indicating a request for wireless charging interruption by the power receiving device (1220); and a point-to-point control (PPP) indicating a data link protocol between the power transmitting device (1210) and the power receiving device (1220). In an embodiment, the power transmitting device (1210) may adjust at least a portion of a power signal wirelessly transmitted to the power receiving device (1220) based on at least one of a CEP and an RPP received from the power receiving device (1220).

[0109] Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating components of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0110] refer to Figure 13 , the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may include a wireless charging coil (1310) (e.g., Figure 7 Wireless charging coil (710a) or Figure 8 wireless charging coil (710b)), wireless charging circuit (1320), battery (1330) (e.g., Figure 1 a battery (189)), at least one sensor (1340) (e.g., Figure 1 sensor module (176)), at least one communication circuit (1350) (e.g., Figure 1 communication module (190)), a flexible display (1360) (e.g., Figure 1 Display module (160), Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 Flexible display (330a), and / or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 flexible display (330b)), and at least one processor (1370) (e.g., Figure 1a processor (120)). According to various embodiments, since the flexible display (1360) can be rolled in or out or slid in or out according to a state of the electronic device (101), the flexible display (1360) can be referred to as a rollable display and / or a slidable display.

[0111] In various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can omit at least some of the above-described components or can further include other components. For example, the electronic device (101) can further include a second housing (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 a second housing (320a) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 a second housing (320b) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 a second housing (320) of the electronic device (101)) relative to a first housing (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 a first housing (310a) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 a first housing (310b) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 a first housing (310) of the electronic device (101)) slides (e.g., slides in or out). In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) can further include Figure 1 at least some components of the electronic device mentioned above.

[0112] In an embodiment, the wireless charging coil (1310) can support wireless charging of the electronic device (101) (e.g., transmit a wireless power signal and / or receive a wireless power signal). For example, the wireless charging coil (1310) can wirelessly transmit a power signal generated by the wireless charging circuit (1320) to an external electronic device (e.g., Figure 11 an external electronic device (1110) of the electronic device (101)), or can wirelessly receive a power signal transmitted from an external electronic device (e.g., Figure 9 and / or Figure 10 an external electronic device (910)).

[0113] In an embodiment, the wireless charging circuit (1320) can generate a power signal to be transmitted to an external electronic device (e.g., 1110) by using power supplied from the battery (1330), or can generate power to charge the battery (1330) by using a power signal received from an external electronic device (e.g., 910). In various embodiments, the wireless charging circuit (1320) can be configured to Figure 1 and / or Figure 2At least a part of the mentioned power management module, or can be configured independently of the power management module.

[0114] In an embodiment, the battery (1330) can supply power (e.g., discharge) to components of the electronic device (101), or can be charged based on a power signal received from an external power source (e.g., a wall power source, an auxiliary battery device, a notebook computer, a desktop computer, and / or a wireless charging device (e.g., 910)) wiredly or wirelessly.

[0115] In an embodiment, the at least one sensor (1340) can detect a state and a posture of the electronic device (101), and can generate a signal or data corresponding to the detected state and posture. For example, the at least one sensor (1340) can detect a number of revolutions of a driving module (e.g., an actuator and / or a motor) supporting sliding of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320) with respect to the first housing (310a, 310b, or 310), and can generate a corresponding signal or data. Also, for example, the at least one sensor (1340) can detect an amount of movement of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320), and can generate a corresponding signal or data. Also, for example, the at least one sensor (1340) can detect a magnetic field generated in a magnet disposed in a specific area of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320) or a specific area of the flexible display (1360), and can generate a corresponding signal or data. Also, for example, the at least one sensor (1340) can detect acceleration and / or a gyroscope of the electronic device (101), and can generate a corresponding signal or data.

[0116] In an embodiment, the at least one communication circuit (1350) can support communication between the electronic device (101) and at least one external electronic device (e.g., 910, 1110, or Figure 9wireless communication between the electronic device (101) and the external electronic device (920). For example, the at least one communication circuit (1350) can support an in-band communication method to transmit or receive a signal or data to or from the external electronic device (e.g., 910 or 1110) by using a frequency band frequency which is the same as or adjacent to a frequency used for transmitting and / or receiving a wireless power signal in the wireless charging coil (1310). Also, for example, the at least one communication circuit (1350) can support an out-of-band communication method to transmit or receive a signal or data to or from the external electronic device (e.g., 910, 920, and / or 1110) by using a frequency band frequency which is different from a frequency used for transmitting and / or receiving a wireless power signal. In various embodiments, the out-of-band communication method can include at least one of Bluetooth low energy, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, cellular communication, and near field communication (NFC).

[0117] In an embodiment, the flexible display (1360) can change the size (or area) of a screen area (or an active area or a display area) exposed to the outside in response to a state transition of the electronic device (101). Also, the flexible display (1360) can display various information related to wireless charging of the electronic device (101) and / or an external electronic device (e.g., 920) interlocked with the electronic device (101) through the screen area (e.g., information on a charging state of the electronic device (101) and / or information on a charging state of the external electronic device (e.g., 920)).

[0118] In an embodiment, the at least one processor (1370) can control various functions or operations of the electronic device (101) by executing a code (e.g., an instruction) of a programming language stored in the memory (e.g., 130) of the electronic device (101). For example, the at least one processor (1370) can be electrically connected with components of the electronic device (101) to deliver (or transmit) at least one command, signal, and / or data involved in performing a function or operation of the electronic device (101) to the relevant components. Figure 1

[0119] ​In an embodiment, during a wireless charging operation (e.g., transmitting a wireless power signal or receiving a wireless power signal) of an electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may recognize the occurrence of a specified event and at least one function (e.g., a sliding function of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320) and / or a tactile (e.g., vibration) output function) defined as being executed in response to the occurrence of the specified event. In addition, the electronic device (101) may at least temporarily limit the execution of at least one of the identified functions when performing wireless charging of the electronic device (101). The operation of the electronic device (100) will be described in the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0120] Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operating method of an electronic device when performing a wireless charging operation according to an embodiment. Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment. Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating a user interface of an external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device when performing a wireless charging operation according to an embodiment. Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating a state of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment. Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating various examples of events that occur when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0121] In explaining Figure 14 When referring to the embodiment of Figure 15 、 Figure 16 、 Figure 17 and Figure 18 In addition, Figure 14 The operations mentioned in the embodiments may be performed in sequence, but may not necessarily be performed in sequence. For example, Figure 14 The order of operations mentioned in the embodiments may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0122] refer to Figure 14 , in operation (1401), an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 、 Figure 9 、 Figure 11 and / or Figure 13 an electronic device (101), Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 electronic device (101a), and / or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 The electronic device (101b) can communicate with an external electronic device (eg, Figure 9 and / or Figure 10 an external electronic device (910), or Figure 11 the external electronic device (1110) performs wireless charging (e.g., receiving a wireless power signal or transmitting a wireless power signal). For example, the electronic device (101) can be disposed at an upper portion of the external electronic device (e.g., 910) such that at least a portion of the wireless charging coil (e.g., Figure 7 the wireless charging coil (710a) of the electronic device (101) or Figure 8 the wireless charging coil (710b) of the electronic device (101)) is aligned with at least a portion of the wireless charging coil (e.g., Figure 10 the wireless charging coil (911) of the external electronic device (e.g., 910)), and can receive a power signal wirelessly from the external electronic device (e.g., 910). Also, for example, the electronic device (101) can be disposed at a lower portion of the external electronic device (e.g., 1110) such that at least a portion of the wireless charging coil (710a or 710b) is aligned with at least a portion of the wireless charging coil of the external electronic device (e.g., 1110), and can transmit a power signal wirelessly to the external electronic device (e.g., 1110).

[0123] According to an embodiment, in a wireless charging operation (e.g., receiving a wireless power signal) of the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) can use a flexible display (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 the flexible display (330a) of the electronic device (101), Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 the flexible display (330b) of the electronic device (101), or Figure 13 the flexible display (1360) of the electronic device (101)) to display various information. Referring to Figure 15 , for example, the electronic device (101) can display at least one of a first visual object (1510) indicating charging information of the electronic device (101) and a second visual object (1520) indicating charging information of at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 920 and / or 1110) that receives a power signal wirelessly from the external electronic device (e.g., 910) in a screen area (or an always-on display (AOD) interface) of the flexible display (330a, 330b, and / or 1360). In this regard, the electronic device (101) can be interlocked with at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 920 and / or 1110) adjacent thereto based on the same account information, and can share charging information of the corresponding devices. In this regard, the charging information of the electronic device (101) and / or at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) that receives a power signal wirelessly from the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can be shared with at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 920) that does not receive a power signal from the external electronic device (e.g., 910). Referring to Figure 16For example, the electronic device (101) and / or at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) that performs wireless charging with the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can share charging information of the corresponding devices with at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 920) that does not perform wireless charging with the external electronic device (e.g., 910), and the at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 920) can display a visual object (1610) using a display, which indicates the charging information of the electronic device (101) and / or at least one other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) that are interlocked based on the same account information.

[0124] In an embodiment, during a wireless charging operation (eg, transmitting a wireless power signal or receiving a wireless power signal) of the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may identify a state of the electronic device (101). For example, referring to Figure 17 , the electronic device (101) can obtain information from at least one sensor (e.g., Figure 13 At least one sensor (1340)) acquires (or receives) a signal or data indicating a change in: supporting a second housing (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 The second shell (320a), or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 The second shell (320b), or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 The electronic device (101) can identify, based on the signal or data, whether the electronic device (101) disposed above the external electronic device (920) or below the external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (1110)) has the first state (10) (e.g., Figure 5 The third state (30)) or the second state (20) (or Figure 6 The fourth state (40)).

[0125] In operation (1403), the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can identify occurrence of a designated event. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify occurrence of an event including at least one of: call reception and / or video call reception based on a call application; short message service (SMS) message reception and / or pop-up message reception based on a message application; social network service (SNS) message reception based on a social media application; alarm output based on an alarm application; wired and / or wireless communication connection with an external electronic device; and execution of a designated application (e.g., an application designated by a user in addition to the above-described applications). For example, referring to Figure 18 , the electronic device (101) can identify occurrence of an event including at least one of: a user input (1810) on a jog key of an external electronic device (e.g., 920) interlocked with the electronic device (101); a user input (1820, 1840, and / or 1860) on a button and / or a user interface of the interlocked external electronic device (e.g., 920, 1830, and / or 1850); a designated gesture input to the interlocked external electronic device (e.g., 1850); and a voice input (1880) uttering a designated keyword.

[0126] In an embodiment, based on identifying occurrence of the event, the electronic device (101) can identify at least one function of the electronic device (101) defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the event according to a routine set on a frame of the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, the at least one function can be related (or associated) to a physical movement and / or a positional displacement of the electronic device (101), and for example, can include at least one of a sliding function and a tactile (e.g., vibration) output function of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320) of the electronic device (101) relative to the first housing (e.g., Figure 3 and / or the first housing (310a) of 4, or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 the first housing (310b) of 5, or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 the first housing (310) of 6).

[0127] In operation (1405), the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may at least temporarily restrict the execution of at least one identified function. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the posture of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a first posture substantially parallel to the ground or a second posture having an inclination angle of a specified angle or greater with respect to the ground) based on at least one of the acceleration value and the gyroscope value of the electronic device (101) acquired (or received) from at least one sensor (1340), and based on the determination result, the execution of at least one function may be restricted while maintaining wireless charging of the electronic device (101) (e.g., maintaining the first posture). In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) may obtain a value from a power meter (e.g., a battery level) of the electronic device (101). Figure 2 The power meter (230) obtains (or receives) the battery (e.g., Figure 13 The electronic device (101) can also receive status information (e.g., charging status information and / or discharging status information) of the battery (1330) and can limit the execution of at least one function while maintaining wireless charging of the electronic device (101) based on the status information of the battery (1330). In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) can receive the status information of the battery (1330) from at least one communication circuit (e.g., Figure 13 At least one communication circuit (1350) of the electronic device (101) obtains (or receives) in-band communication state information of the electronic device (101), and can limit the execution of at least one function while maintaining wireless charging of the electronic device (101) based on the in-band communication state information. In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) can monitor whether a signal or data including at least one of a control error packet (CEP) and / or a received power packet (RPP) is received from an external electronic device (e.g., 1110) that performs wireless charging with the electronic device (101), and can limit the execution of at least one function while maintaining wireless charging of the electronic device (101) based on the monitoring result.

[0128] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can switch or maintain a state of the electronic device (101) while waiting (or preparing) for wireless charging with the external electronic device (910 or 1110). For example, the electronic device (101) can have the second state (20) (or the fourth state (40)), and can be disposed above or below the external electronic device (910 or 1110), and in this case, can switch from the second state (20) (or the fourth state (40)) to the first state (10) (or the third state (30)) while waiting for wireless charging. Based on this, the electronic device (101) can perform wireless charging with the external electronic device (910 or 1110) in the switched first state (10) (or the third state (30)), and can maintain the first state (10) (or the third state (30)) by at least temporarily restricting a function (e.g., a sliding function of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320) with respect to the first housing (310a, 310b, or 310)) corresponding to a designated event while performing wireless charging. Further, for example, the electronic device (101) can have the second state (20) (or the fourth state (40)), and can be disposed above or below the external electronic device (910 or 1110), and can maintain the second state (20) (or the fourth state (40)) while waiting for wireless charging. Based on this, the electronic device (101) can perform wireless charging with the external electronic device (910 or 1110) in the maintained second state (20) (or the fourth state (40)), and can maintain the second state (20) (or the fourth state (40)) by at least temporarily restricting a function (e.g., a sliding function of the second housing (320a, 320b, or 320) with respect to the first housing (310a, 310b, or 310)) corresponding to a designated event while performing wireless charging.

[0129] Figure 19 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 20 FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a function execution of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0130] In explaining the embodiments of Figure 19 , reference is made to the embodiments of Figure 20 . Also, Figure 19 the operations mentioned in the embodiments of Figure 19 may be performed in order, but can not necessarily be performed in order. For example, Figure 19 the order of the operations mentioned in the embodiments of Figure 14 may be changed, or at least two operations can be performed in parallel. Also,

[0131] Reference is made to Figure 19 and Figure 20 In operation (1901), the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may determine whether the electronic device (101) is in communication with an external electronic device (eg, 910 or Figure 11 For example, the electronic device (101) may determine whether wireless charging between the external electronic device (1110) and the electronic device (101) is interrupted based on information from at least one sensor (e.g., Figure 13 At least one of the acceleration value and the gyroscope value of the electronic device (101) obtained by at least one sensor (1340) of the electronic device (101) is used to determine the posture of the electronic device (101) (for example, a first posture substantially parallel to the ground or a second posture having an inclination angle of a specified angle or greater with respect to the ground), and based on the determination result, it can be determined whether the wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted (for example, whether the posture changes from the first posture to the second posture). In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) can obtain the battery meter of the electronic device (101) (for example, Figure 2 The power meter (230) obtains (or receives) the battery (e.g., Figure 13 The electronic device (101) can determine whether wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted based on the status information of the battery (1330). In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) can receive status information of the battery (1330) (for example, charging status information and / or discharging status information) from at least one communication circuit (for example, Figure 13 At least one communication circuit (1350) of the electronic device (101) acquires (or receives) in-band communication status information of the electronic device (101), and can determine whether wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted based on the in-band communication status information. In addition, for example, the electronic device (101) can monitor whether a signal or data including at least one of a control error packet (CEP) and / or a received power packet (RPP) is received from an external electronic device (e.g., 1110) that performs wireless charging with the electronic device (101), and can determine whether wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted based on the monitoring result.

[0132] According to an embodiment, based on determining that wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted, the electronic device (101) may determine in operation (1903) whether the occurrence of the identified event is maintained. For example, even when it is determined that wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted, the electronic device (101) may determine whether an event (e.g., during the operation of performing wireless charging (e.g., transmitting a wireless power signal or receiving a wireless power signal) is maintained. Figure 14Whether the event identified in the operation (1403) of the electronic device (101) is maintained. For example, even when wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted in response to the user grasping the electronic device (101) (or even when the electronic device (101) deviates from the wireless charging area of ​​the external electronic device (e.g., 910)), the event (2010) (e.g., call reception or video call reception) occurring in the operation of the electronic device (101) performing wireless charging (e.g., receiving a wireless power signal) with the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can be maintained for a predetermined time.

[0133] According to an embodiment, based on determining that the occurrence of the event (2010) is maintained when it is determined that the wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is interrupted, in operation (1905), the electronic device (101) may perform the identified at least one function related to the event (2010) (e.g., Figure 14 For example, the electronic device (101) may perform at least one function (eg, the second housing (eg, Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 a second housing (320a), or Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 a second housing (320b), or Figure 7 and / or Figure 8 The second housing (320) of the electronic device (101) is slid (e.g., slid in or slid out) to change the state (e.g., the first state (10)) of the electronic device (101) identified when the electronic device (101) performs wireless charging with the external electronic device (e.g., 910 or 1110) (e.g., in Figure 14 The state of the electronic device (101) identified in the operation (1401) is switched from the state when wireless charging is performed (for example, the first state (10)) to another state (for example, the second state (20)).

[0134] Figure 21 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operating method of an electronic device when performing a wireless charging operation according to an embodiment. Figure 22 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement state of an electronic device and an external electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment. Figure 23 is a diagram illustrating a wireless charging coil of a power transmission device according to an embodiment.

[0135] In explaining Figure 21 When referring to the embodiment of Figure 22 and Figure 23 In addition, Figure 21 The operations mentioned in the embodiments may be performed in sequence, but may not necessarily be performed in sequence. For example, Figure 21 The order of operations mentioned in the embodiments may be changed, or at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0136] refer to Figure 21 、 Figure 22 and Figure 23 In operation 2101, the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may perform wireless charging (e.g., receive a wireless power signal) with an external electronic device (e.g., 910). For example, the electronic device (101) may be provided on the external electronic device (e.g., 910) so that the wireless charging coil (e.g., Figure 7 Wireless charging coil (710a) or Figure 8 At least a portion of the wireless charging coil (710b) of the external electronic device (eg, 910) is aligned with at least a portion of the wireless charging coil (911) of the external electronic device (eg, 910), and can wirelessly receive a power signal from the external electronic device (eg, 910).

[0137] In operation (2103), the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may recognize the occurrence of a specified event. For example, the electronic device (101) may recognize the occurrence of an event including at least one of the following: call reception, video call reception, short message service (SMS) message reception, social network service (SNS) message reception, pop-up message reception, alarm output, wired and / or wireless communication connection with an external electronic device, occurrence of an event during execution of a specified application, an external electronic device (e.g., Figure 18 A user input on a wheel key of an external electronic device (920)) interlocked with the electronic device (101) (e.g., 920, Figure 18 External electronic device (1830) and / or Figure 18 The present invention also provides a method for inputting a user input on a button and / or user interface of an external electronic device (1850) of the electronic device (101), a designated gesture input using the external electronic device (1850) interlocked with the electronic device (101), and a voice input of uttering a designated keyword.

[0138] In operation (2105), the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may determine whether another external electronic device (e.g., 1110) provided on the external electronic device (e.g., 910) to wirelessly receive a power signal from the external electronic device (e.g., 910) exists within a specified third distance (d3) from the electronic device (101). In this regard, the external electronic device (e.g., 910) may perform a ping operation (e.g., Figure 12the ping operation (1211), based on response signals to the ping signals received from the electronic device (101) and the other external electronic devices (e.g., 1110), identify respective positions of the electronic device (101) and the other external electronic devices (e.g., 1110) within a wireless charging area (e.g., 70) of the external electronic device (e.g., 910). In addition, the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can determine to control at least one wireless charging coil to be in an active state to transmit a wireless power signal based on the identified respective positions of the electronic device (101) and the other external electronic devices (e.g., 1110). For example, based on the electronic device (101) being located at a first position on the wireless charging area (70) of the external electronic device (e.g., 910), the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can control at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911a and / or 911b) corresponding to (or at least partially overlapping with) the first position to be in the active state. Figure 9 and / or Figure 10 In addition, the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can determine to control at least one wireless charging coil to be in an active state to transmit a wireless power signal based on the identified respective positions of the electronic device (101) and the other external electronic devices (e.g., 1110). For example, based on the electronic device (101) being located at a first position on the wireless charging area (70) of the external electronic device (e.g., 910), the external electronic device (e.g., 910) can control at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911a and / or 911b) corresponding to (or at least partially overlapping with) the first position to be in the active state.

[0139] In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can receive information about at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911a and / or 911b) controlled to be in an active state in response to a position of the electronic device (101) from the external electronic device (e.g., 910) by using in-band communication and / or out-of-band communication with the external electronic device (e.g., 910). In addition, the electronic device (101) can receive information about at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911c or 911d) controlled to be in an active state in response to a position of the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) from the external electronic device (e.g., 910) by using in-band communication and / or out-of-band communication with the external electronic device (e.g., 910).

[0140] In operation (2107), based on identifying that the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) exists within the designated third distance (d3) from the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can at least temporarily restrict execution of at least one function of the electronic device (101) defined as being executed according to occurrence of the identified event. In this regard, based on the information of the wireless charging coil received from the external electronic device (e.g., 910), the electronic device (101) can identify that at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911c) controlled to be in an active state according to the location of the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) is adjacent (overlapped) to at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911a and / or 911b) controlled to be in an active state according to the location of the electronic device (101), and based on this, can determine that the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) exists within the designated third distance (d3) from the electronic device (101).

[0141] In operation (2109), based on identifying that the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) does not exist within the designated third distance (d3) from the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment can execute at least one function of the electronic device (101) defined as being executed according to occurrence of the identified event. In this regard, based on the information of the wireless charging coil received from the external electronic device (e.g., 910), the electronic device (101) can identify that at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911d) controlled to be in an active state according to the location of the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) is not adjacent (not overlapped) to at least one wireless charging coil (e.g., 911a and / or 911b) controlled to be in an active state according to the location of the electronic device (101), and based on this, can determine that the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) does not exist within the designated third distance (d3) from the electronic device (101).

[0142] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can determine a relative angle between the electronic device (101) and another external electronic device (e.g., 1110) to at least temporarily restrict execution of at least one function. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine a relative angle between the electronic device (101) and another external electronic device (e.g., 1110) by using a plurality of antennas (e.g., 911a, 911b, 911c, and 911d) of the electronic device (101) supporting ultra-wideband communication. Figure 1The antenna module (197) of the electronic device (101) can obtain the arrival angle data of the RF signal received from the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110), and can calculate the relative angle between the electronic device (101) and the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) based on the arrival angle data. In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can recognize that the direction facing the electronic device (101) and the direction facing the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) intersect each other at a specified angle or greater based on the calculated relative angle, and based on this, it can be determined to at least temporarily limit the execution of at least one function. In addition, for example, based on at least one sensor (e.g., Figure 13 The electronic device (101) can identify that the direction facing the electronic device (101) and the direction facing the other external electronic device (e.g., 1110) intersect each other at a specified angle or greater, and based on this, it can be determined to at least temporarily limit the execution of at least one function.

[0143] Figure 24 is a diagram illustrating another example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0144] refer to Figure 24 , the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment can detect wireless charging with an external electronic device (910), on a flexible display (eg, Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 Flexible display (330a), Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 Flexible display (330b), and / or Figure 13the execution of at least one function of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a first visual object (2420) (e.g., text) in a screen area of the flexible display (330a, 330b, or 1360), prompt that a wireless charging operation (or a wireless charging function) of the electronic device (101) is being performed, and can dynamically limit the execution of at least one function (e.g., a slide function) while the wireless charging is performed. Also, for example, the electronic device (101) can display a second visual object (2410) (e.g., an icon and / or a symbol) in a screen area of the flexible display (330a, 330b, or 1360) for receiving a user input to control whether to perform at least one function (e.g., a slide function) of the electronic device (101). According to an embodiment, based on receiving a user input on the second visual object (2410), the electronic device (101) can at least temporarily limit a function (e.g., a slide function) corresponding to a designated event (e.g., call reception and / or video call reception) even when the designated event occurs while the wireless charging is performed, and thus can maintain a state (e.g., a first state (10) (or a third state (30)) of the electronic device (101). According to another embodiment, based on not receiving a user input on the second visual object (2410), the electronic device (101) can perform a related function (e.g., a slide function) in response to the occurrence of a designated event (e.g., call reception and / or video call reception) while the wireless charging is performed, and thus can change a state (e.g., from a first state (10) (or a third state (30)) to a second state (20) (or a fourth state (40)) of the electronic device (101). Figure 5 Figure 6

[0145] Although not shown in the drawings, the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments can provide at least one of the first visual object (2420) and the second visual object (2410) in an environment in which the electronic device (101) performs wireless charging (e.g., wireless power reception or wireless power transmission) with another external electronic device other than the external electronic device (910) supporting multi-wireless charging.

[0146] Figure 25 FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating yet another example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed, according to an embodiment.

[0147] Reference will now be made to Figure 25 ​​, the external electronic device (910) (e.g., a power transmission device) supporting wireless charging according to an embodiment can display a first indicator (2510) corresponding to a wireless charging area where the electronic device (101) is disposed among a plurality of indicators provided through the front surface of the external electronic device (910) by using a visual effect (e.g., a different color and / or flickering) distinguished from other indicators based on detecting that the electronic device (101) (e.g., a power reception device) is disposed on the front surface of the external electronic device (910) (or detecting that wired charging of the electronic device (101) has been initiated). Similarly, the external electronic device (910) while performing wireless charging with the electronic device (101) can display the first indicator (2510) and a second indicator (2530) corresponding to a wireless charging area where another external electronic device (920) is disposed based on detecting that the other external electronic device (920) (e.g., a power reception device) is disposed on the front surface of the external electronic device (910) (or detecting that wireless charging of the other external electronic device (920) has been initiated) by using a visual effect.

[0148] According to an embodiment, the external electronic device (910) while performing wireless charging with the electronic device (101) disposed on the front surface of the external electronic device (910) can share information about the other external electronic device (920) with the electronic device (101) based on detecting that the other external electronic device (920) is disposed on the front surface of the external electronic device (910) (or detecting that wireless charging with the other external electronic device (920) has been initiated). Based on this, the electronic device (101) can display at least one of a first visual object (2520) (e.g., text) indicating that the other external electronic device (920) is present on the external electronic device (910) and a second visual object (2540) indicating charging information of the other external electronic device (920) in a screen area (or AOD interface) of a flexible display (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 a flexible display (330a) of the electronic device (101), Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 a flexible display (330b) of the electronic device (101), and / or Figure 13 a flexible display (1360) of the electronic device (101)) based on the information about the other external electronic device (920) shared from the external electronic device (910).

[0149] Figure 26 is a diagram illustrating yet another example of a user interface of an electronic device when a wireless charging operation is performed according to an embodiment.

[0150] Referring to Figure 26, the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment may provide a visual object (2610) (e.g., text) indicating that at least one function of the electronic device (101) is at least temporarily limited when performing wireless charging with the external electronic device (910) together with another external electronic device (920) provided on the external electronic device (910). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a display on a flexible display (e.g., Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 Flexible display (330a), Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 Flexible display (330b), and / or Figure 13 A visual object indicating that execution of at least one function corresponding to the occurrence of the event is automatically limited is displayed in a screen area (or AOD interface) of a flexible display (1360) to prevent interference (or conflict) between the electronic device (101) and other external electronic devices (920). In addition, for example, based on the recognition that a visual object related to the control of at least one function (e.g., Figure 24 , the electronic device may display a visual object indicating that execution of at least one function corresponding to the occurrence of the event is manually restricted.

[0151] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a shell, the shell including a first shell and a second shell, the second shell being connected to the first shell so as to be able to slide relative to the first shell; a wireless charging coil, the wireless charging coil being arranged in a specific area of ​​the shell; at least one processor; and a memory, the memory being configured to store instructions.

[0152] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the instructions are executed by at least one processor, the electronic device may: perform wireless charging with an external electronic device by using a wireless charging coil; identify the occurrence of a specified event when performing wireless charging; and based on the identification of the occurrence of the specified event, at least temporarily limit the execution of at least one function defined as being executed in response to the occurrence of the specified event when performing wireless charging.

[0153] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one function may be related to movement of at least a portion of the electronic device.

[0154] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device can be set on the upper part of the external electronic device as at least part of wireless charging with the external electronic device, so that at least part of the wireless charging coil is aligned with at least part of the wireless charging coil of the external electronic device.

[0155] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor may be configured to wirelessly receive a power signal from an external electronic device using a wireless charging coil.

[0156] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device can be disposed at a lower portion of the external electronic device as at least a portion for wireless charging with the external electronic device such that at least a portion of the wireless charging coil is aligned with at least a portion of a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device.

[0157] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least one processor can be configured to wirelessly transmit a power signal to the external electronic device using the wireless charging coil.

[0158] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, can cause the electronic device to identify occurrence of an event including at least one of call reception, message reception, alarm output, communication connection of the electronic device, execution of a designated application, user input on at least one of a key, a button, and a user interface of at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, designated gesture input using at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, and voice input of issuing a designated keyword.

[0159] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, can cause the electronic device to identify at least one of a vibration output function of the electronic device and a sliding function of the second housing with respect to the first housing as at least one function defined to be executed in response to occurrence of a designated event.

[0160] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device can further include at least one sensor, a battery, and a wireless communication circuit.

[0161] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, can cause the electronic device to identify whether performance of wireless charging of the electronic device is maintained based on at least one of posture information of the electronic device identified by using the at least one sensor, state information of the battery identified by using the at least one sensor, in-band communication state information between the electronic device and the external electronic device identified by using the wireless communication circuit or the wireless charging coil, and monitoring information about whether a signal including at least one of a control error packet (CEP) and a received power packet (RPP) is received from the external electronic device by using the wireless communication circuit.

[0162] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, instructions, when executed by at least one processor, can cause an electronic device to determine whether wireless charging with an external electronic device is interrupted based on at least one of posture information of the electronic device, state information of a battery, in-band communication state information, and monitoring information, determine whether occurrence of an event is maintained based on a determination that wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted, and perform at least one function that is at least temporarily limited based on a determination that occurrence of the event is maintained.

[0163] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, instructions, when executed by at least one processor, can cause an electronic device to perform at least one function that is temporarily limited based on a determination that occurrence of an event is maintained when wireless charging with an external electronic device is interrupted.

[0164] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, instructions, when executed by at least one processor, can cause an electronic device to determine whether another external electronic device is present within a specified distance from the electronic device, and at least temporarily limit performance of at least one function when performing wireless charging, further based on a determination that another external electronic device is present within the specified distance from the electronic device.

[0165] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, instructions, when executed by at least one processor, can cause an electronic device to receive information about an activation state of a wireless charging coil of an external electronic device from the external electronic device, and determine whether another external electronic device is present within a specified distance from the electronic device based on the information about the activation state of the wireless charging coil of the external electronic device.

[0166] A wireless charging method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic device including a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable with respect to the first housing, can include performing wireless charging with an external electronic device by using a wireless charging coil of the electronic device, identifying occurrence of a specified event when performing the wireless charging, and at least temporarily limiting performance of at least one function defined to be performed in response to the occurrence of the specified event when performing the wireless charging, based on the identified occurrence of the specified event.

[0167] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least one function can be related to movement of at least a portion of the electronic device.

[0168] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, performing wireless charging with the external electronic device can include placing the electronic device on an upper portion of the external electronic device such that at least a portion of the wireless charging coil is aligned with at least a portion of a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device, and wirelessly receiving a power signal from the external electronic device using the wireless charging coil.

[0169] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the performing of wireless charging with the external electronic device can include placing the electronic device on a lower portion of the external electronic device such that at least a portion of the wireless charging coil is aligned with at least a portion of a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device, and wirelessly transmitting a power signal to the external electronic device using the wireless charging coil.

[0170] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the identifying of the occurrence of the designated event can include identifying the occurrence of an event including at least one of a call reception, a message reception, an alarm output, a communication connection of the electronic device, an execution of a designated application, a user input on at least one of a key, a button, and a user interface of at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, a designated gesture input using at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, and a voice input uttering a designated keyword.

[0171] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the identifying of the occurrence of the designated event can include identifying at least one of a vibration output function of the electronic device and a sliding function of the second housing with respect to the first housing as at least one function defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event.

[0172] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least temporarily restricting of the execution of the at least one function while the wireless charging is performed can include identifying whether performance of the wireless charging of the electronic device is maintained based on at least one of posture information of the electronic device identified by using at least one sensor, state information of a battery of the electronic device identified by using at least one sensor, in-band communication state information between the electronic device and the external electronic device identified by using a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device, and monitoring information about whether a signal including at least one of a control error packet (CEP) and a received power packet (RPP) is received from the external electronic device by using the wireless communication circuit.

[0173] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least temporarily restricting of the execution of the at least one function while the wireless charging is performed can include determining whether the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted based on at least one of the posture information of the electronic device, the state information of the battery, the in-band communication state information, and the monitoring information, determining whether the occurrence of the event is maintained based on a determination that the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted, and executing the at least one function which is at least temporarily restricted based on a determination that the occurrence of the event is maintained.

[0174] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least temporarily restricting of the execution of the at least one function while the wireless charging is performed can include executing the at least one function which is at least temporarily restricted based on a determination that the occurrence of the event is maintained while the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted.

[0175] According to an embodiment, the wireless charging method can further include determining whether another external electronic device is present within a designated distance from the electronic device on an upper portion of the external electronic device, and at least temporarily restricting execution of the at least one function when performing the wireless charging, further based on the determination that another external electronic device is present within the designated distance from the electronic device.

[0176] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, determining whether another external electronic device is present within a designated distance from the electronic device can include receiving information about an activation state of a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device from the external electronic device, and determining whether another external electronic device is present within a designated distance from the electronic device based on the information about the activation state of the wireless charging coil of the external electronic device.

[0177] In a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having recorded thereon a computer program for performing a wireless charging method of an electronic device (including a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing to be slidable with respect to the first housing) according to an embodiment of the disclosure, the computer program can perform the following operations: performing wireless charging with an external electronic device by using a wireless charging coil of the electronic device; identifying occurrence of a designated event when performing the wireless charging; and based on the identification of the occurrence of the designated event, at least temporarily restricting execution of at least one function defined as being executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event when performing the wireless charging.

[0178] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the at least one function can be related to movement of at least a portion of the electronic device.

[0179] According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a wireless charging mechanism can be provided that supports stable wireless charging of an electronic device by at least temporarily restricting execution of at least one function associated with physical movement and / or positional displacement of the electronic device in wireless charging (e.g., transmitting or receiving a wireless power signal) of the electronic device.

[0180] Effects achievable by the disclosure are not limited to the above described, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned above based on various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0181] In the present disclosure, the functions or operations performed by the electronic device may be performed by one or more processors that execute one or more instructions stored in a memory. The functions or operations of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by one processor that executes one or more instructions, or may be performed by a combination of multiple processors that execute one or more instructions. It will be understood that the processor mentioned in the present disclosure includes circuits for performing calculations or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, one or more processors (which are configured to execute one or more instructions) may include a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on a chip (SoC) or an integrated circuit (IC). One or more processors may be configured to perform the operations of the above-mentioned electronic devices.

[0182] In the present disclosure, programs (e.g., software modules or software) may be stored in random access memory and / or non-volatile memory, including flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), magnetic disk storage, compact disk-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile disk (DVD) or other forms of optical storage, and magnetic tape cassettes. Alternatively, the programs may be stored in a memory configured to consist of a combination of all or part of a storage medium. The memory may be configured from a combination of one or more storage media. At least one instruction may be stored in a single storage medium, or may be distributed and stored across multiple storage media.

[0183] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0184] It should be understood that various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit technically described features to particular embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, like reference numerals can be used to refer to like elements. It is to be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "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" can include any one of the items enumerated together with all possible combinations of the items. As used herein, the terms such as "first" and "second" can be used to simply distinguish the relevant component from another, and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It is to be understood that if a component (e.g., a first component) is "coupled with" or "joined with" another component (e.g., a second component), it can be directly coupled or joined with the other component or other components, or coupled or joined with the other component indirectly via a third component.

[0185] As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" can include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and can interchangeably be used with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuitry." A module can be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, a module can be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0186] The various embodiments disclosed herein can have been implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) that can be read by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, at the control of the processor, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) can invoke at least one instruction of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction, with or without using one or more other components. This allows the machine to operate for at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions can include a code produced by a compiler or a code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium can be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Wherein, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0187] According to the embodiments, a method according to the various embodiments of the disclosure can be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product can be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed online via an application store (e.g., PlayStore TM ). If the computer program product is distributed online, at least part of the computer program product can be temporarily stored in a storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0188] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components can include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities can be separately positioned in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components can be omitted, or one or more other components can be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) can be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component can still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another component can be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations can be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations can be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a housing including a first housing and a second housing, the second housing being coupled to the first housing so as to be slidable relative to the first housing; a wireless charging coil disposed in the region of the housing; at least one processor; as well as a memory storing instructions, Wherein, when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device: performing wireless charging with an external electronic device by using the wireless charging coil; identifying an occurrence of a specified event while performing the wireless charging; and upon identifying the occurrence of the designated event, at least temporarily restricting, while performing the wireless charging, execution of at least one function defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event; The at least one function is related to movement of at least a part of the electronic device.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device recognizes the occurrence of the event, which includes at least one of the following: call reception, message reception, alarm output, communication connection of the electronic device, execution of a specified application, user input on at least one of a key, button and user interface of at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, specified gesture input using at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, and voice input of issuing a specified keyword.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device recognizes at least one of the vibration output function of the electronic device and the sliding function of the second shell relative to the first shell as the at least one function defined as being executed in response to the occurrence of the specified event.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: at least one sensor; Battery; as well as Wireless communication circuits, Wherein, when the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device identifies whether the wireless charging performance of the electronic device is maintained based on at least one of the following: posture information of the electronic device identified by using the at least one sensor, status information of the battery identified by using the at least one sensor, in-band communication status information between the electronic device and the external electronic device identified by using the wireless communication circuit or the wireless charging coil, and monitoring information on whether a signal including at least one of a control error packet (CEP) and a received power packet (RPP) is received from the external electronic device by using the wireless communication circuit.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein: When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device: determining whether the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted based on at least one of the posture information of the electronic device, the status information of the battery, the in-band communication status information, and the monitoring information; determining whether the occurrence of the event is maintained based on determining that the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted; as well as Based on determining that the occurrence of the event is maintained, the at least one function is performed, which is at least temporarily restricted. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein: The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform the at least temporarily restricted at least one function based on determining that the occurrence of the event is maintained while the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device: determining whether another external electronic device is within a specified distance from the electronic device; as well as Further based on determining that the other external electronic device is present within the designated distance from the electronic device, execution of the at least one function is at least temporarily restricted while the wireless charging is being performed.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein: When the instructions are executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device: receiving, from the external electronic device, information regarding an activation state of a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device; as well as Based on the information about the activation state of the wireless charging coil of the external electronic device, it is determined whether the other external electronic device exists within the specified distance from the electronic device.

9. A method for wirelessly charging an electronic device, the electronic device comprising a first housing and a second housing, the second housing being coupled to the first housing so as to be slidable relative to the first housing, the method comprising: performing wireless charging with an external electronic device by using a wireless charging coil of the electronic device; identifying an occurrence of a specified event while performing the wireless charging; as well as upon recognizing the occurrence of the designated event, at least temporarily restricting, while performing the wireless charging, execution of at least one function defined to be executed in response to the occurrence of the designated event; The at least one function is related to movement of at least a part of the electronic device.

10. The wireless charging method according to claim 9, wherein: Identifying the occurrence of the specified event includes identifying the occurrence of at least one of the following: call reception, message reception, alarm output, communication connection of the electronic device, execution of a specified application, user input on at least one of a key, button and user interface of at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, specified gesture input using at least one external electronic device interlocked with the electronic device, and voice input of uttering a specified keyword.

11. The wireless charging method according to claim 9, wherein: Identifying the occurrence of the specified event includes identifying at least one of the vibration output function of the electronic device and the sliding function of the second shell relative to the first shell as the at least one function defined as being executed in response to the occurrence of the specified event.

12. The wireless charging method according to claim 9, wherein: At least temporarily limiting the execution of the at least one function when performing wireless charging includes identifying whether the performance of the wireless charging of the electronic device is maintained based on at least one of the following: posture information of the electronic device identified by using at least one sensor, status information of the battery of the electronic device identified by using the at least one sensor, in-band communication status information between the electronic device and the external electronic device identified by using the wireless communication circuit of the electronic device, and monitoring information on whether a signal including at least one of a control error packet (CEP) and a received power packet (RPP) is received from the external electronic device by using the wireless communication circuit.

13. The wireless charging method according to claim 12, wherein: At least temporarily limiting the execution of the at least one function while performing the wireless charging includes: determining whether the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted based on at least one of the posture information of the electronic device, the status information of the battery, the in-band communication status information, and the monitoring information; determining whether the occurrence of the event is maintained based on determining that the wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted; and Based on determining that the occurrence of the event is maintained, the at least one function is performed, which is at least temporarily restricted.

14. The wireless charging method according to claim 9, wherein: At least temporarily limiting execution of the at least one function while performing the wireless charging includes: based on determining that the occurrence of the event is maintained while wireless charging with the external electronic device is interrupted, executing the at least temporarily limited at least one function.

15. The wireless charging method according to claim 9, further comprising: receiving, from the external electronic device, information regarding an activation state of a wireless charging coil of the external electronic device; determining whether another external electronic device is within a specified distance from the electronic device based on the information about the activation state of the wireless charging coil of the external electronic device; as well as Further based on determining that the other external electronic device is present within the designated distance from the electronic device, execution of the at least one function is at least temporarily restricted while the wireless charging is being performed.

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