Electronic device comprising an actuator

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment can include a first housing, a second housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing, a third housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing, a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing, a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing, a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration, a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration, and a processor configured to determine a relative angle between the second housing and the third housing based on a first angle between the first housing and the second housing and a second angle between the first housing and the third housing, and configured to control at least one of the first vibration or the second vibration via at least one of the first actuator or the second actuator based on the relative angle, wherein the first angle and the second angle are each obtained using a plurality of sensors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, such as electronic devices including actuators. Background Technology

[0002] Due to the significant advancements in information and communication technologies and semiconductor technologies, the distribution and use of various electronic devices are rapidly increasing. In particular, new electronic devices are being developed to perform communication while being carried.

[0003] The term "electronic device" can refer to a device that performs specific functions according to its equipped programs, such as home appliances, electronic schedulers, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video / audio devices, desktop / laptop computers, and car navigation devices. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As electronic devices become highly integrated and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals have recently been equipped with a variety of functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as gaming, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management or e-wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. Such electronic devices are being miniaturized, making them convenient for users to carry.

[0004] For the purpose of aiding understanding of this disclosure, the above information may be presented as relevant technical information. Nothing in the foregoing makes any assertion or determination as to whether any content therein is applicable as prior art to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] Electronic devices can be used as tactile devices by providing sensory information to users via vibrating components. For example, tactile functionality can be used to provide notifications to users through effective vibrations that convey certain information perceptible to the user. However, the design of vibration functionality in foldable electronic devices with multiple housings can be complex. Therefore, there is a need to improve the vibration effect of foldable electronic devices to enhance tactile functionality.

[0007] Technical solution

[0008] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first housing; a second housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing; a third housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration different from the first vibration; a sensor configured to sense a first angle of the second housing relative to the first housing and a second angle of the third housing relative to the first housing; and a processor configured to adjust the first vibration or the second vibration based on the sensing information from the sensor.

[0009] A control method for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first operation of determining a first angle between a first housing and a second housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing; a second operation of determining a second angle between the first housing and a third housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing; and a third operation of adjusting one of a first vibration generated from a first actuator arranged in the second housing and a second vibration generated from a second actuator arranged in the third housing based on the first angle and the second angle.

[0010] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first housing; a second housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing; a third housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration; a sensor configured to sense a first angle of the second housing relative to the first housing and a second angle of the third housing relative to the first housing; and a processor configured to adjust the first vibration or the second vibration based on a relative angle determined by the first angle and the second angle.

[0011] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first housing; a second housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing; a third housing rotatably arranged relative to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration; and a processor configured to determine a relative angle between the second housing and the third housing based on a first angle between the first housing and the second housing obtained using a plurality of sensors and a second angle between the first housing and the third housing obtained using a plurality of sensors, and to individually adjust at least one of the first vibration or the second vibration based on the relative angle by at least one of the first actuator or the second actuator.

[0012] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a foldable housing including a first housing and a second housing; a first actuator disposed in the first housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a second vibration; and a processor configured to, based on a relative angle between the first housing and the second housing, individually adjust at least one of the first vibration or the second vibration by at least one of the first actuator or the second actuator, provide a first signal to the first actuator, and provide a second signal to the second actuator, wherein when the relative angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, the phase of the second signal is opposite to the phase of the first signal, and when the relative angle is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees, the phase of the second signal corresponds to the phase of the first signal.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] This invention enhances the tactile functionality of foldable electronic devices by improving the effectiveness of vibrations, thereby conveying sensory information to the user. Specifically, vibrations can be amplified by adjusting the relative angles as described above, which reduces the cancellation of out-of-phase vibrations on different housings. In this way, the loss of vibration intensity can be minimized, and thus the sensory information becomes optimally perceptible to the user. This can advantageously improve the user experience of the tactile functionality of foldable electronic devices. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The above and other aspects, features and / or advantages of embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0017] Figure 2This is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a side view of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 7a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 7b This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a block diagram of components of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a control block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 10a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 10b This is a view illustrating the operation of a sensor in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 12a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 12b It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 12c It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 13a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 13b It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 13c It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 13d It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 13e It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 14a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 14b It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 14c It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 14d It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 15a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 15b It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 15c It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 15d It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 16a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 16b It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 16c It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 16d It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 17a This is a view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 17bIt is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figure 17c It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] Figure 17d It is a graph of the signal of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same parts, configurations, and / or structures. Specific Implementation

[0054] The following description, taken with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to aid in understanding various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. The exemplary embodiments set forth in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, but are considered as one of various embodiments. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and concept of the present disclosure. Additionally, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0055] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meaning, but are intended to clearly and consistently describe the various embodiments set forth herein. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that the following description of various embodiments of this disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and not for limiting the scope of this disclosure and its equivalents as defined herein.

[0056] It should be understood that, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms of words such as “a,” “one,” or “the” also include the meaning of the plural forms. Thus, for example, “component surface” can refer to one or more of the component surfaces.

[0057] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0058] Reference Figure 1In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., display module 160).

[0059] Processor 120 can execute, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 coupled to processor 120, and can perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or calculation, processor 120 can store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to perform a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0060] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware structures specified for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, by an electronic device 101 performing artificial intelligence or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm can include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. 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), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of these, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model can include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0061] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated therewith. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0062] Program 140 may be stored as software in memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0063] Input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by another component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0064] The audio output module 155 can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The audio output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0065] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0066] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0067] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0068] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0069] Connection terminal 178 may include a connector, via which electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0070] The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0071] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0072] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0073] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0074] Communication module 190 can support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as...). The wireless communication module 192 can communicate with external electronic devices 104 via a Wi-Fi Direct or Infrared Data Association (IrDA) network or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, 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 as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can use user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196 to identify and verify electronic devices 101 in a communication network (e.g., a first network 198 or a second network 199).

[0075] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies, such as New Radio (NR) access technologies, following 4G networks. NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or network system (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or higher) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or lower) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0076] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas, for example by communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0077] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include: a printed circuit board; an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., millimeter-wave band); and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0078] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected via a peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)) and can communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) between them.

[0079] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic devices 102 or 104 can be a device of the same or different type as electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be performed at electronic device 101 can be performed at one or more of external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of performing the function or service itself, or electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to performing the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a requested portion of the function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the performance to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result, with or without further processing, as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technologies can be used, for example. Electronic device 101 can use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 can be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0080] The electronic device according to various embodiments can be one of a variety of 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 home appliance. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0081] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions to the respective embodiments. Regarding the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It should be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more things. 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” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used simply to distinguish the respective component from another component and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “connected to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0082] As used in conjunction with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0083] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This allows the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0084] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may 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 may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., an optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., [app store name]). The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) or distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0085] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately located in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding components of the multiple components performed one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0086] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of an electronic device 200 in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of an electronic device 200 in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This could be a view of a side surface (e.g., the front surface) of the electronic device 200 viewed at an angle. Figure 3 This could be a view of the other side surface (e.g., the rear surface) of the electronic device 200, viewed at an angle. (Refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described components can be compared with the references Figure 1 The components described are partially or entirely the same. (See reference) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 4 to 17d The described components are partially or entirely the same. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the unfolded state of the electronic device 200 can be defined as the "first state".

[0087] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a housing 201. The electronic device 200 may include a display 202. The housing 201 may form a space in which the display 202 is disposed. The display 202 may be a flexible display 202. At least a portion of the display 202 may be folded or unfolded.

[0088] According to an embodiment, housing 201 may include a first housing 210. Housing 201 may include a second housing 220. Housing 201 may include a third housing 230. The first housing 210 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the third housing 230. The second housing 220 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 210. The third housing 230 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 210. Display 202 may include a first display area 202a corresponding to the first housing 210, a second display area 202b corresponding to the second housing 220, and a third display area 202c corresponding to the third housing 230.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include support members 240, 250, and 260. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be disposed between a housing 201 and a display 202. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be coupled to the housing 201 and may support the display 202. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be arranged around the edge of the display 202. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may extend circumferentially along the housing 201. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may include a first support member 240 disposed in a first housing 210, a second support member 250 disposed in a second housing 220, and a third support member 260 disposed in a third housing 230. Each of support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "body". Each of support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "frame". Each of the support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "sealing member." Each of the support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "peripheral portion." Each of the support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "circumferential portion." Each of the support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "peripheral structure." Each of the support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "circumferential structure." Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be arranged between housings 210, 220, and 230 and display 202, respectively. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may reduce friction between housings 210, 220, and 230 and display 202. Each of the support members 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "buffer member."

[0090] According to an embodiment, supports 240, 250, and 260 may include a first support 240. The first support 240 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the display 202. The first support 240 may be disposed along an edge of the first housing 210. The first support 240 may include a (1-1) support 241 and a (1-2) support 242. At least a portion of the display 202 may be disposed between the (1-1) support 241 and the (1-2) support 242. The (1-1) support 241 may be disposed in one end of the first housing 210, and the (1-2) support 242 may be disposed in the other end of the first housing 210. Each of the first support 240, the second support 250, and the third support 260 may be referred to as a "support member." Each of the supports 240, 250, and 260 may be referred to as a "decorative member," a "trimming member," or a "non-conductive member."

[0091] According to an embodiment, supports 240, 250, and 260 may include a second support 250. The second support 250 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the display 202. The second support 250 may be disposed along the edge of the second housing 220. The second support 250 may include a (2-1) support 251, a (2-2) support 252, and a (2-3) support 253. At least a portion of the display 202 may be disposed between the (2-2) support 252 and the (2-3) support 253. The (2-1) support 251 may connect the (2-2) support 252 and the (2-3) support 253. The (2-1) support 251 may be disposed along the edge of the second housing 220 (e.g., Figure 3 The edge 222) extends. The (2-1) support 251 may be arranged between the edge 222 of the display 202 and the second housing 220. The (2-1) support 251 may be referred to as a “support frame” or “first support frame”. Each of the (2-2) support 252 and the (2-3) support 253 may be referred to as a “second support frame”.

[0092] According to an embodiment, supports 240, 250, and 260 may include a third support 260. The third support 260 may be disposed between the third housing 230 and the display 202. The third support 260 may be disposed along the edge of the third housing 230. The third support 260 may include a (3-1) support 261, a (3-2) support 262, and a (3-3) support 263. At least a portion of the display 202 may be disposed between the (3-2) support 262 and the (3-3) support 263. The (3-1) support 261 may connect the (3-2) support 262 and the (3-3) support 263. The (3-1) support 261 may be disposed along the edge of the third housing 230 (e.g., Figure 3 The edge 232 extends from the third housing 230. The (3-1) support 261 may be arranged between the edge 232 of the display 202 and the third housing 230. The (3-1) support 261 may be referred to as a "support frame" or "first support frame". Each of the (3-2) support 262 and the (3-3) support 263 may be referred to as a "second support frame".

[0093] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a (1-1) side portion 211 and a (1-2) side portion 212. The (1-1) side portion 211 and the (1-2) side portion 212 may respectively form opposing side surfaces of the first housing 210. The second housing 220 may be coupled to the (1-1) side portion 211. The third housing 230 may be coupled to the (1-2) side portion 212. The (1-1) side portion 211 may be referred to as the "first coupling portion". The (1-2) side portion 212 may be referred to as the "second coupling portion". The (1-1) side portion 211 may be referred to as the "first part". The (1-2) side portion 212 may be referred to as the "second part".

[0094] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a (2-1) side portion 221 and a (2-2) side portion 222. The (2-1) side portion 221 and the (2-2) side portion 222 may respectively form opposing side surfaces of the second housing 220. The (2-1) side portion 221 may be coupled to the first housing 210. The (2-2) side portion 222 may form a side surface of the housing 201. The (2-2) side portion 222 may be referred to as an "edge". The (2-1) side portion 221 may be referred to as a "third side portion". The (2-2) side portion 222 may be referred to as a "fourth side portion".

[0095] According to an embodiment, the third housing 230 may include a (3-1) side portion 231 and a (3-2) side portion 232. The (3-1) side portion 231 and the (3-2) side portion 232 may respectively form opposing side surfaces of the third housing 230. The (3-1) side portion 231 may be coupled to the first housing 210. The (3-2) side portion 232 may form a side surface of the housing 201. The (3-2) side portion 232 may be referred to as an "edge". The (3-1) side portion 231 may be referred to as a "fifth side portion". The (3-2) side portion 232 may be referred to as a "sixth side portion".

[0096] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first hinge 270 and a second hinge 280. The first hinge 270 may be disposed between a first housing 210 and a second housing 220. The first hinge 270 may be disposed between a (1-1) side 211 and a (2-1) side 221. The first hinge 270 may rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The second hinge 280 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and a third housing 230. The second hinge 280 may be disposed between a (1-2) side 212 and a (3-1) side 231. The second hinge 280 may rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the third housing 230.

[0097] Figure 4This is a perspective view of an electronic device 200 in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 It is the view from one direction (e.g., the -Y direction) towards another direction (e.g., the +Y direction). Figure 4 Side view of electronic device 200. (Refer to...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 3 The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figure 4 and Figure 5 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 6 to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 is rotatable relative to the first housing 210. A first hinge 270 provides a center of rotation to the second housing 220. The first hinge 270 connects the (1-1) side 211 and the (2-1) side 221. The third housing 230 is rotatable relative to the first housing 210. A second hinge 280 provides a center of rotation to the third housing 230. The second hinge 280 connects the (1-2) side 212 and the (3-1) side 231.

[0099] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is folded, each of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the third housing 230 can be arranged in one direction (e.g., the +Y direction). For example, the third housing 230 can be arranged above the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 can be arranged above the third housing 230. For example, the third housing 230 can be arranged between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include an antenna 223. The antenna 223 may be configured on an edge 222 of the second housing 220. The antenna 223 may be integrated with the second housing 220 and may be part of the edge 222. The antenna 223 may be manufactured separately from the second housing 220 and may be coupled to the edge 222 of the second housing 220. The antenna 223 may be referred to as a "first conductive portion". The antenna 223 may include a metallic material. According to an embodiment, the edge 222 of the second housing 220 may be a region of the second housing 220 in which the screen of the flexible display 202 overlaps with a portion of the housing (e.g., the second housing 220) that is not visible from the outside of the housing when viewed from a screen display direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, the edge 222 of the second housing 220 may include a border portion of the second housing 220 (e.g., Figure 8 The second support portion 257) and antenna 223.

[0101] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the antenna 223 can be spaced apart from the second hinge 280. One surface of the antenna 223 can face the second hinge 280. The width of the first hinge 270 can be greater than the width of the second hinge 280. For example, refer to... Figure 5 A. The length of the first hinge 270 extending in the +Z direction can be greater than the length of the second hinge 280 extending in the +Z direction.

[0102] According to an embodiment, antenna 223 may include a first antenna portion 2231, a second antenna portion 2232, and a third antenna portion 2233. The first antenna portion 2231, the second antenna portion 2232, and the third antenna portion 2233 may be spaced apart from each other along the edge 222 of the second housing 220. Each of the first antenna portion 2231, the second antenna portion 2232, and the third antenna portion 2233 may include a conductive material. Antenna 223 may include a first segment portion 2234 and a second segment portion 2235. The first segment portion 2234 may be disposed between the first antenna portion 2231 and the second antenna portion 2232. The second segment portion 2235 may be disposed between the first antenna portion 2231 and the third antenna portion 2233.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first antenna 215, a second antenna 225, and a third antenna 235. The first antenna 215 may form part of a first housing 210. The first antenna 215 may form at least a portion of the surface of the first housing 210. The second antenna 225 may form part of a second housing 220. The second antenna 225 may form at least a portion of the surface of the second housing 220. The third antenna 235 may form part of a third housing 230. The third antenna 235 may form at least a portion of the surface of the third housing 230.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the first antenna 215 may include a (1-1) antenna portion 2151, a (1-2) antenna portion 2152, and a (1-3) antenna portion 2153. The (1-1) antenna portion 2151 may be arranged between the (1-2) antenna portion 2152 and the (1-3) antenna portion 2153. The first antenna 215 may include a (1-1) segment portion 2154 and a (1-2) segment portion 2155. The (1-1) antenna portion 2151 and the (1-2) antenna portion 2152 may be spaced apart from each other, and the (1-1) segment portion 2154 may be arranged between the (1-1) antenna portion 2151 and the (1-2) antenna portion 2152. The (1-1) antenna section 2151 and the (1-3) antenna section 2153 may be spaced apart from each other, and the (1-2) segment section 2155 may be arranged between the (1-1) antenna section 2151 and the (1-3) antenna section 2153.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the second antenna 225 may include a (2-1) antenna portion 2251, a (2-2) antenna portion 2252, and a (2-3) antenna portion 2253. The (2-1) antenna portion 2251 may be arranged between the (2-2) antenna portion 2252 and the (2-3) antenna portion 2253. The second antenna 225 may include a (2-1) segment portion 2254 and a (2-2) segment portion 2255. The (2-1) antenna portion 2251 and the (2-2) antenna portion 2252 may be spaced apart from each other, and the (2-1) segment portion 2254 may be arranged between the (2-1) antenna portion 2251 and the (2-2) antenna portion 2252. The (2-1) antenna section 2251 and the (2-3) antenna section 2253 can be spaced apart from each other, and the (2-2) segment section 2255 can be arranged between the (2-1) antenna section 2251 and the (2-3) antenna section 2253.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the third antenna 235 may include a (3-1) antenna portion 2351, a (3-2) antenna portion 2352, and a (3-3) antenna portion 2353. The (3-1) antenna portion 2351 may be arranged between the (3-2) antenna portion 2352 and the (3-3) antenna portion 2353. The third antenna 235 may include a (3-1) segment portion 2354 and a (3-2) segment portion 2355. The (3-1) antenna portion 2351 and the (3-2) antenna portion 2352 may be spaced apart from each other, and the (3-1) segment portion 2354 may be arranged between the (3-1) antenna portion 2351 and the (3-2) antenna portion 2352. The (3-1) antenna portion 2351 and the (3-3) antenna portion 2353 may be spaced apart from each other, and the (3-2) segment portion 2355 may be arranged between the (3-1) antenna portion 2351 and the (3-3) antenna portion 2353.

[0107] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the third housing 230 can be aligned with each other. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first housing 210, the third housing 230, and the second housing 220 can be aligned in one direction (e.g., the +Z direction) in the described order. In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first antenna 215, the second antenna 225, and the third antenna 235 can be aligned with each other. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first antenna 215, the third antenna 235, and the second antenna 225 can be aligned in one direction (e.g., the +Z direction) in the described order. In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first antenna 215, the second antenna 225, and the third antenna 235 can be aligned with each other in the direction in which the housings 210, 220, and 230 are stacked (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the (1-1) antenna portion 2151, the (2-1) antenna portion 2251, and the (3-1) antenna portion 2351 can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the (1-2) antenna portion 2152, the (2-2) antenna portion 2252, and the (3-2) antenna portion 2352 can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the (1-3) antenna portion 2153, the (2-3) antenna portion 2253, and the (3-3) antenna portion 2353 can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the (1-1) segment 2154, the (2-1) segment 2254, and the (3-1) segment 2354 can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the (1-2) segment 2155, the (2-2) segment 2255, and the (3-2) segment 2355 can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0108] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a portion of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 The display is not shown (e.g., Figure 2 The status of the display (202). Refer to... Figure 6 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 5 The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figure 6 The described components can be compared with those shown in Figures 7 to 7. Figure 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first housing body 216. The first housing 210 may include a first cover 217. The first housing body 216 and the first cover 217 may be coupled to each other. A display (e.g., Figure 2 At least a portion of the display 202 can be stably placed on the first housing body 216. The second display (e.g., Figure 8 At least a portion of the second display (206) may be arranged between the first housing body 216 and the first cover 217.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second housing body 226. The second housing 220 may include a second cover 227. The second housing body 226 and the second cover 227 may be coupled to each other. A display (e.g., Figure 2 At least a portion of the display 202 can be stably placed on the second housing body 226. The second display (e.g., Figure 8 At least a portion of the second display 206 may be disposed between the second housing body 226 and the second cover 227. Antenna (e.g., Figure 5 The antenna 223 may be part of the second housing body 226.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the third housing 230 may include a third housing body 236. The third housing 230 may include a third cover 237. The third housing body 236 and the third cover 237 may be coupled to each other. (e.g., display) Figure 2 At least a portion of the display 202 can be stably placed on the third housing body 236. The second display (e.g., Figure 8 At least a portion of the second display (206) may be arranged between the third housing body 236 and the third cover 237.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the first hinge 270 can rotatably connect the first housing body 216 and the second housing body 226. The second hinge 280 can rotatably connect the first housing body 216 and the third housing body 236.

[0113] According to an embodiment, electronic device 200 may include a battery 203. Battery 203 may power electronic components of electronic device 200 (e.g., display 202, second display 206, and circuit board 204). Battery 203 may be disposed between housing bodies 216, 226, and 236 and covers 217, 227, and 237. Electronic device 200 may include circuit board 204. Circuit board 204 may be electrically connected to electronic components of electronic device 200 (e.g., display 202, second display 206, antenna circuitry 2236, and battery 203). Circuit board 204 may be disposed between housing bodies 216, 226, and 236 and covers 217, 227, and 237. Electronic device 200 may include a camera assembly 205. Camera assembly 205 may be disposed between housing bodies 216, 226, and 236 and covers 217, 227, and 237. Electronic device 200 may include a flexible circuit board 209. The flexible circuit board 209 can be connected to the circuit board 204.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second conductive portion 233. The second conductive portion 233 may be part of a third housing 230. In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the second conductive portion 233 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The second conductive portion 233 may face the first hinge 270 in the folded state of the electronic device 200.

[0115] Figure 7a This is a view showing a portion of the housing 301 of the electronic device 101 folded. Figure 7a This could be shown in a predetermined direction with the housing 301 folded (e.g., Figure 4 The view of electronic device 101 observed in the +Y direction. Figure 7b It is shown Figure 7a A moving view of the third housing 330 in the structure. Figure 8 This is a conceptual view illustrating the connection relationships between components 360, 371, 372, 373, 381, and 382 of electronic device 101. (Refer to...) Figure 7a , Figure 7b and Figure 8 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 6 The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figure 7a , Figure 7b and Figure 8 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 9 to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a housing 301. The housing 301 may include a first housing 310, a second housing 320, and a third housing 330. The first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may be rotatably connected to each other. The first housing 310 and the third housing 330 may be rotatably connected to each other. The electronic device 101 may include a first hinge 340 rotatably connecting the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. The electronic device 101 may include a second hinge 350 rotatably connecting the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. References above. Figures 1 to 6 The description of components (e.g., housing 201, first housing 210, second housing 220, third housing 230, first hinge 270 and second hinge 280) can be equally applied to the description of the aforementioned components (e.g., housing 301, first housing 310, second housing 320, third housing 330, first hinge 340 and second hinge 350).

[0117] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a display 302 stably placed on a housing 301. The display 302 may include a first display area 3021 corresponding to a first housing 310, a second display area 3022 corresponding to a second housing 320, and a third display area 3023 corresponding to a third housing 330. The first display area 3021, the second display area 3022, and the third display area 3023 may be integrally configured. The display 302 may be a flexible display, at least a portion of which can be folded or unfolded. (See above references) Figures 1 to 6 The description of display 202 can be applied equally to the description of display 302.

[0118] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a second display 390. The second display 390 may be disposed in a second housing 320. The second display 390 may move together with the second housing 320. A second display area 3022 may be disposed on a first surface of the second housing 320, and the second display 390 may be disposed on a second surface of the second housing 320, the second surface being opposite to the first surface.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 360. The processor 360 may be disposed within a housing 301. The processor 360 may also be disposed within a first housing 310. (See above references.) Figure 1 The description of processor 120 can be applied equally to the description of processor 360.

[0120] According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include sensor 370. Sensor 370 may be a 6-axis sensor, angle sensor, position sensor, accelerometer sensor, gyroscope sensor, or proximity sensor. Sensor 370 can sense the angle at which housing 301 is folded or unfolded. Sensor 370 may include a plurality of sensors 371, 372, and 373. Each of the plurality of sensors 371, 372, and 373 may be arranged in one of a first housing 310, a second housing 320, and a third housing 330. Sensor 370 may include a first sensor 371, a second sensor 372, and a third sensor 373. Each of the first sensor 371, the second sensor 372, and the third sensor 373 may be referred to as a "first sensor" or a "second sensor." First sensor 371 may be arranged inside the first housing 310. Second sensor 372 may be arranged inside the second housing 320. Third sensor 373 may be arranged inside the third housing 330. Processor 360 may be electrically connected to sensor 370. Processor 360 may receive signals detected by sensor 370. Processor 360 may be electrically connected to each of the first sensor 371, the second sensor 372, and the third sensor 373. Processor 360 may receive signals generated from the first sensor 371, the second sensor 372, and the third sensor 373. Processor 360 may determine a first angle between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 or a second angle between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330 based on the signals generated from the first sensor 371, the second sensor 372, and the third sensor 373.

[0121] According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include actuator 380. Actuator 380 can generate vibration. Actuator 380 can transmit vibration to housing 301 and display 302. Actuator 380 can provide tactile functionality of electronic device 101. Actuator 380 may be referred to as a "vibrating member". Actuator 380 may be referred to as a "tactile device". The operation of actuator 380 is not limited to the above description. For example, in addition to vibration, actuator 380 may also perform operations such as screen display, light emission, or sound. Actuator 380 may include a plurality of actuators 380. Each of the plurality of actuators 380 may be arranged in one of second housing 320 and third housing 330. Actuator 380 may include a first actuator 381 arranged in second housing 320 and a second actuator 382 arranged in third housing 330. The first actuator 381 can transmit vibration to second housing 320 and second display area 3022. The second actuator 382 can transmit vibrations to the third housing 330 and the third display area 3023. A processor 360 can be electrically connected to the actuator 380. The processor 360 can control the actuation of the actuator 380. The processor 360 can be electrically connected to each of the first actuator 381 and the second actuator 382. The processor 360 can determine a first angle between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 or a second angle between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330 based on signals generated from the first sensor 371, the second sensor 372, and the third sensor 373. The processor 360 can control the actuation of the actuator 380 based on the first and second angles.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 can rotate relative to the first housing 310. A first angle A can be formed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. The first angle A can be defined as the angle at which the second housing 320 is tilted relative to the first housing 310. The first angle A can be defined as the angle at which the second display area 3022 is bent relative to the first display area 3021. The first angle A can be defined as the angle formed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. The first display area 3021 can form a base surface (BS), and the first angle A can be defined as the angle at which the second housing 320 is tilted relative to the base surface (BS).

[0123] According to an embodiment, the third housing 330 can rotate relative to the first housing 310. A second angle B can be formed between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. The second angle B can be defined as the angle at which the third housing 330 is tilted relative to the first housing 310. The second angle B can be defined as the angle at which the third display area 3023 is bent relative to the first display area 3021. The second angle B can be defined as the angle formed between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. The first display area 3021 can form a base surface (BS), and the second angle B can be defined as the angle at which the third housing 330 is tilted relative to the base surface (BS).

[0124] According to an embodiment, a relative angle C can be formed between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330. For example, as... Figure 7b As shown, the relative angle C can be the angle between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330. Figure 17a and Figure 17b As shown, the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of this disclosure may include two housings (e.g., Figure 17a (first housing 710 and second housing 720) and a hinge (e.g., Figure 17a (Hinge 730). For example, refer to Figure 7b The electronic device 101 may include a second housing 320, a third housing 330, and a hinge 340 connecting the second housing 320 and the third housing 330. In this case, the second housing 320 may be referred to as the "first housing," and the third housing 330 may be referred to as the "second housing." In this case, the processor 360 may be disposed in the first housing 320 or the second housing 330, and may receive signals from a plurality of sensors 372 and 373 to control actuators 381 and 382.

[0125] Figure 9 This is a block diagram illustrating a control method for an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10a This is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for determining an angle (e.g., a first angle A) between housings (e.g., a first housing 310 and a second housing 320) according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 10b This is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for determining an angle (e.g., a first angle A) between housings (e.g., a first housing 310 and a second housing 320) according to an embodiment of this disclosure. (Refer to...) Figures 9 to 10b The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 8 The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figures 9 to 10b The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 11 to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include an operation (P100) to determine a first angle A between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. The processor 360 may determine the first angle A based on information sensed by the first sensor 371 and the second sensor 372.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include an operation (P200) to determine a second angle B between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. The processor 360 may determine the second angle B based on information sensed by the first sensor 371 and the third sensor 373.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include an operation (P300) of determining the relative angle between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330. The processor 360 may determine the relative angle between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 based on a first angle A and a second angle B.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include an operation (P400) comparing the relative angle between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 with a pre-configured reference value. The processor 360 may compare the relative angle with the reference value.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include an operation (P500) controlling the phase of a signal input to the actuator 380. The processor 360 may control the operation of the actuator 380 and input signals for operating the actuator 380. The processor 360 may control the phase of the signal input to the actuator 360.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include the operation of driving the actuator 380 (P600). The processor 360 may drive the actuator 380. The processor 360 may send a signal for driving the actuator 380 to the actuator 380. The processor 360 may adjust the phase of the signal and then send the phase-adjusted signal to the actuator 380.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the control method of the electronic device 101 may include operations (P100 and P200) for determining angles A and B formed by the housing 301. The processor 360 may determine angles A and B formed by the housing 301.

[0133] Reference Figure 10a and Figure 10bThe first housing 910 and the second housing 920 are rotatably coupled to each other via a hinge 930. An angle θ3 can be formed between the first housing 910 and the second housing 920. The included angle θ3 between the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 can be determined by the angle θ1 of the first housing 910 relative to the base surface and the angle θ2 of the second housing 920 relative to the base surface. For example, the included angle θ3 can be determined as a value obtained by subtracting the angle θ1 of the first housing 910 and the angle θ2 of the second housing 920 from 180 degrees, as described in Equation 1 below. The first housing 910 may include a first sensor 911, and the second housing 920 may include a second sensor 921. The first sensor 911 and the second sensor 921 can sense angles θ1 and θ2.

[0134] Equation 1

[0135] θ3 = 180 - (θ1 + θ2)

[0136] According to the embodiments, it can be as follows Figure 10b The angles θ1 and θ2 of the shells 910 and 920 relative to the base surface are shown. (Refer to...) Figure 10b The first housing 910 may include a first sensor block 911a, and the second housing 920 may include a second sensor block 911b. The first sensor block 911a and the second sensor block 911b may be 6-axis sensors. The first sensor block 911a and the second sensor block 911b may be accelerometers. The first sensor block 911a may be disposed inside a first sensor (e.g., the first sensor 371 in FIG. 7). The second sensor block 911b may be disposed inside a second sensor (e.g., the second sensor 372 in FIG. 7). The angles θ1 and θ2 of the housings 910 and 920 relative to the base surface can be calculated. Figure 10bThe angle θ of the tilt of the sensor block 911b shown is determined. The sensor block 911a may have a first area value Y in a first direction and a second area value Z in a second direction. Gravitational acceleration g may act on the sensor block 911a. In the tilted sensor block 911b, a gravitational acceleration distribution f(Y) in the first direction and a gravitational acceleration distribution f(Z) in the second direction may be formed. The first gravitational acceleration area Y1 in the first direction can be calculated by integrating the gyroscope data f(Y), which is obtained by multiplying the first area value Y in the first direction in the local unit by the gravitational acceleration distribution f(Y). The second gravitational acceleration area Z1 in the second direction can be calculated by integrating the gyroscope data f(Z), which is obtained by multiplying the second area value Z in the second direction in the local unit by the gravitational acceleration distribution f(Z). In this case, the angle θ of the tilt of the sensor block 911b can be calculated by Equations 2 and 3 below.

[0137] Equation 2

[0138]

[0139] Equation 3

[0140]

[0141] refer to Figures 7a to 10b The processor 360 can use the reference Figure 10a and Figure 10b The method described is used to determine the first angle A and the second angle B. The processor 360 can perform the operations (P100 and P200) to determine the first angle A and the second angle B, and can do so through... Figure 10a The method shown for calculating the included angle θ3 determines the first angle A and the second angle B. The processor 360 can calculate the relative angle C between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 based on the determined first angle A and second angle B. The processor 360 can calculate the relative angle C using Equation 4 below. The relative angle C can be the absolute value of the sum of the first angle A minus 90 degrees (A-90) and the second angle B minus 90 degrees (B-90) ((A-90) + (B-90)).

[0142] Equation 4

[0143]

[0144] refer to Figures 7a to 10bThe processor 360 can compare the determined relative angle C with a pre-configured reference value. For example, the reference value could be 90 degrees. When the relative angle C falls within a first range, the processor 360 can change the phase of the signal sent to the actuator 380 from a first phase to a second phase. When the relative angle C falls within a second range, the processor 360 can maintain the phase of the signal sent to the actuator 380 in the first phase. The first range of the relative angle C can be from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The second range of the relative angle C can be from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. The processor 360 can perform a comparison with the relative angle C (P400), then control the phase of the signal sent to the actuator 380 (P500), and send a signal with the controlled phase to the actuator 380 to drive the actuator (P600).

[0145] Figure 11 This shows the electronic device 101 in its deployed state along a predetermined direction (e.g., Figure 4 A view of electronic device 101 viewed from the +Y direction (in the image). (Refer to...) Figure 11 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 10b The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figure 11 The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 12a to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0146] According to an embodiment, a first angle A can be formed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. A second angle B can be formed between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. A first actuator 381 can be disposed in the second housing 320. A second actuator 382 can be disposed in the third housing 330. The first actuator 381 can vibrate in a first direction (e.g., the -X direction). The vibration of the first actuator 381 can be defined as a first vibration V1. The second actuator 382 can vibrate in the first direction (e.g., the -X direction). The vibration of the second actuator 382 can be defined as a second vibration V2. The first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2 can be in the same direction or in different directions. Depending on the folded state of the housings 310, 320, and 330, the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2 can be the same as or different from each other.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the vibration directions of the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2 can be formed along the surface of the display 302. For example, the first vibration V1 can be formed along the surface of the display 302 in a first direction (e.g., the -X direction). For example, the second vibration V2 can be formed along the surface of the display 302 in a first direction (e.g., the -X direction). Since the vibration directions of the actuators 381 and 382 are formed as described above, the vibrations generated by the actuators 381 and 382 can be uniformly transmitted to the entire surface of the display 302. Specifically, in the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the housing 301 includes three housings 310, 320, and 330, the area of ​​the display 302 is larger than its area when the housing 301 includes one or two housings. The actuators 381 and 382 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure generate vibrations along the surface of the display 302, thereby uniformly distributing the vibrations over a large area of ​​the display 302.

[0148] Figure 12a This is a view of the first example S1 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 12b This shows that phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations N1 and N2 of actuator 380 before operation (P500) and the phases F1 and F2 of the signals sent to actuator 380. Figure 12c This shows that phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations O1 and O2 of actuator 380 after operation (P500) and the phases E1 and E2 of the signals sent to actuator 380. (Refer to...) Figures 12a to 12c The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 11 The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figures 12a to 12c The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 13a to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 can rotate relative to the first housing 310. A first angle A1 can be formed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. A first actuator 381 can be disposed in the second housing 320. The first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 can have amplitude and direction. In the first example S1 state of the electronic device 101, the first vibration V1 can have a direction tilted relative to both the first direction (e.g., -X) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0150] According to an embodiment, the third housing 330 can rotate relative to the first housing 310. A second angle B1 can be formed between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. A second actuator 382 can be disposed in the third housing 330. The second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 can have amplitude and direction. In the first example S1 state of the electronic device 101, the second vibration V2 can have a direction tilted relative to both the first direction (e.g., -X) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0151] According to an embodiment, the first vibration V1 can be a vector having amplitude and direction. The second vibration V2 can also be a vector having amplitude and direction. The second vibration V2 can be tilted relative to the first vibration V1. (Refer to...) Figure 12a Relative to the first vibration V1, the second vibration V2 can be decomposed into two vectors. For example, the second vibration V2 can be decomposed into a (2-1)th vibration V21 in a direction parallel to the first vibration V1 and a (2-2)th vibration V22 in a direction orthogonal to the first vibration V1. (Refer to...) Figure 12a The (2-1)th vibration V21 can have a direction opposite to that of the first vibration V1. (Refer to...) Figure 12a When the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2 are combined, the amplitude of a vibration that is as large as the amplitude of the (2-1)th vibration V21, relative to the direction parallel to the first vibration V1, can be canceled out by the amplitude of the first vibration V1. In such a case... Figure 12a In the state shown, the electronic device 101 can perform the following operations: Figure 12c The phase transition shown.

[0152] In the first example S1 state of the electronic device 101, a relative angle C can be formed between the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2. The relative angle can be the angle between the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2. This can be seen by referring to Figures 7 to... Figure 10b The described method determines the relative angle. In the first example S1 state of the electronic device 101, the relative angle C may be less than a pre-configured reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor 360 may change one of the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 381 and the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 382. For example, the processor 360 may maintain the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 381 and change the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 382 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. The second phase of the second signal in the first state F2 and the second phase of the second signal in the second state E2 may be opposite to each other.

[0153] In the first example S1 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 to opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 in both the first state N1 and the second state O1, and can change the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 from the first state N2 to the second state O2. The above-described change by the processor 360 can be performed by changing the second phase of the second signal F2 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 to opposite phase, the amplitude of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 (e.g., +D) and the amplitude of the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 (e.g., +D) can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 381 and the second actuator 382 vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing 301 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0154] Figure 13a This is a second example S2 view showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 13b This shows that phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations N1 and N2 of actuator 380 before operation (P500) and the phases F1 and F2 of the signals sent to actuator 380. Figure 13c This indicates that phase control is performed in processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 A graph of the vibration generated by actuator 380 before operation (P500). Figure 13d This shows that phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the phases E1 and E2 of the signal sent to actuator 380 after the operation (P500). Figure 13e This shows that phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibration curves O1 and O2 of actuator 380 after operation (P500). (Refer to...) Figures 13a to 13e The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 12c The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figures 13a to 13e The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 14a to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 can rotate relative to the first housing 310. A first angle A2 can be formed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. A first actuator 381 can be arranged in the second housing 320. The first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 can have amplitude and direction. In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, the first vibration V1 can have a direction tilted relative to both the first direction (e.g., -X) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0156] According to an embodiment, the third housing 330 can rotate relative to the first housing 310. A second angle B2 can be formed between the first housing 310 and the third housing 330. A second actuator 382 can be disposed in the third housing 330. The second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 can have amplitude and direction. In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, the second vibration V2 can have a direction tilted relative to both the first direction (e.g., -X) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0157] In the second example S2 state of electronic device 101, the second display 390 can be visually exposed to the outside of electronic device 101. The user can recognize the screen output from the second display 390.

[0158] According to an embodiment, the first vibration V1 can be a vector having amplitude and direction. The second vibration V2 can also be a vector having amplitude and direction. The second vibration V2 can be tilted relative to the first vibration V1. (Refer to...) Figure 13a Relative to the first vibration V1, the second vibration V2 can be decomposed into two vectors. For example, the second vibration V2 can be decomposed into a (2-1)th vibration V21 in a direction parallel to the first vibration V1 and a (2-2)th vibration V22 in a direction orthogonal to the first vibration V1. (Refer to...) Figure 13a The (2-1)th vibration V21 can have a direction opposite to that of the first vibration V1. (Refer to...) Figure 13a When the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2 are combined, the amplitude of a vibration that is as large as the amplitude of the (2-1)th vibration V21, relative to the direction parallel to the first vibration V1, can be canceled out by the amplitude of the first vibration V1. In such a case... Figure 13a In the state shown, the electronic device 101 can perform the following operations: Figure 13d The phase transition shown.

[0159] In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, a relative angle C can be formed between the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2. The relative angle can be the angle between the first vibration V1 and the second vibration V2. This can be seen by referring to Figures 7 to... Figure 10bThe described method determines the relative angle. In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, the relative angle C may be less than a pre-configured reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor 360 may change one of the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 381 and the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 382. For example, the processor 360 may maintain the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 381 and change the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 382 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. The second phase of the second signal in the first state F2 and the second phase of the second signal in the second state E2 may be opposite to each other.

[0160] In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 to opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 in both the first state N1 and the second state O1, and can change the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 from the first state N2 to the second state O2. The above-described change by the processor 360 can be performed by changing the second phase of the second signal F2 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 to opposite phase, the amplitude of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 (e.g., +D) and the amplitude of the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 (e.g., a value between 0 and +D) can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 381 and the second actuator 382 vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing 301 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0161] In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 to an opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 in both the first state N2 and the second state O2, and can change the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 from the first state N1 to an opposite phase state. The processor 360 can perform the above-described change by changing the first phase of the first signal F1 from the first state F1 to an opposite phase state. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 to an opposite phase, the amplitude of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 (e.g., +D) and the amplitude of the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 (e.g., a value between 0 and +D) can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 381 and the second actuator 382 vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing 301 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0162] In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can stop driving one of the first actuator 381 and the second actuator 382. For example, the processor 360 can stop the first actuator 381 and drive only the second actuator 382. For example, the processor 360 can stop the second actuator 382 and drive only the first actuator 381. When the processor 360 drives only the first actuator 381, only the first vibration V1 can be transmitted to the housing 301. When the processor 360 drives only the second actuator 382, ​​only the second vibration V2 can be transmitted to the housing 301.

[0163] In the second example S2 state of the electronic device 101, when the processor 360 does not perform a phase transition, the amplitude N1 (e.g., +D) of the first vibration V1 of the first actuator 381 and the amplitude N2 (e.g., a value between -D and 0) of the second vibration V2 of the second actuator 382 can be formed in opposite directions. When the first actuator 381 and the second actuator 382 vibrate in opposite directions, the amplitude N3 of the vibration transmitted to the housing 301 can be reduced due to destructive interference (AD).

[0164] Figure 14a This is a view of the third example S3 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 14b This is a fourth example S4 view showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 14c This is a fourth example S4 illustrating phase control (e.g., performed by processor 360) in a folded state of electronic device 101. Figure 9The graph shows the vibrations N1 and N2 of actuator 480 before operation (P500) and the phases F1 and F2 of the signals sent to actuator 480. Figure 14d This is a fourth example S4 illustrating phase control (e.g., performed by processor 360) in a folded state of electronic device 101. Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations O1 and O2 of the actuator 480 after operation (P500) and the phases E1 and E2 of the signals sent to the actuator 480. (Refer to...) Figures 14a to 14d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 13e The described components are partially or entirely the same. (Refer to...) Figures 14a to 14d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 15a to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0165] According to an embodiment, the second housing 420 is rotatable relative to the first housing 410. The first housing 410 and the second housing 420 can be connected by a first hinge 440. A first angle A can be formed between the first housing 410 and the second housing 420. A first actuator 481 can be arranged in the second housing 420. The first vibration V3 of the first actuator 481 can have amplitude and direction. For example, the first vibration V3 of the first actuator 481 can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0166] According to an embodiment, the third housing 430 is rotatable relative to the first housing 410. The first housing 410 and the third housing 430 are connected by a second hinge 450. A second angle B can be formed between the first housing 410 and the third housing 430. A second actuator 482 can be arranged in the third housing 430. The second vibration V4 of the second actuator 482 can have amplitude and direction. For example, the second vibration V4 of the second actuator 482 can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0167] In the fourth example S4 state of the electronic device 101, a relative angle C can be formed between the first vibration V3 and the second vibration V4. The relative angle can be the angle between the first vibration V3 and the second vibration V4. This can be seen by referring to Figures 7 to... Figure 10bThe described method determines the relative angle. In the fourth example S4 state of the electronic device 101, the relative angle C may be less than a pre-configured reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor 360 may change one of the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 481 and the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 482. For example, the processor 360 may maintain the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 481 and change the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 482 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. The second phase of the second signal in the first state F2 and the second phase of the second signal in the second state E2 may be opposite to each other.

[0168] In the fourth example S4 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V3 of the first actuator 481 and the second vibration V4 of the second actuator 482 to opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the first vibration V3 of the first actuator 481 in both the first state N1 and the second state O1, and can change the second vibration V4 of the second actuator 482 from the first state N2 to the second state O2. The above-described change by the processor 360 can be performed by changing the second phase of the second signal F2 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V3 of the first actuator 481 and the second vibration V4 of the second actuator 482 to opposite phase, the amplitude of the first vibration V3 of the first actuator 481 (e.g., +D) and the amplitude of the second vibration V4 of the second actuator 482 (e.g., +D) can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 481 and the second actuator 482 vibrate in the same direction, the vibrations transmitted to the housings 410, 420, 430 and the second display 490 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0169] Figure 15a This is a view of the fifth example S5 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 15b This is a view of the sixth example S6 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 15c This is the sixth example S6, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state, where phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations N1 and N2 of actuator 580 before operation (P500) and the phases F1 and F2 of the signals sent to actuator 580. Figure 15d This is the sixth example S6, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state, where phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9The graph shows the vibrations O1 and O2 of actuator 580 after operation (P500) and the phases E1 and E2 of the signals sent to actuator 580. (Refer to...) Figures 15a to 15d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 14d The described components are partially or entirely the same. (See reference) Figures 15a to 15d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 16a to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0170] According to an embodiment, the second housing 520 is rotatable relative to the first housing 510. The first housing 510 and the second housing 520 can be connected by a first hinge 540. A first angle A can be formed between the first housing 510 and the second housing 520. A first actuator 581 can be arranged in the second housing 520. The first vibration V5 of the first actuator 581 can have amplitude and direction. For example, the first vibration V5 of the first actuator 581 can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0171] According to an embodiment, the third housing 530 can rotate relative to the first housing 510. The first housing 510 and the third housing 530 can be connected by a second hinge 550. A second angle B can be formed between the first housing 510 and the third housing 530. A second actuator 582 can be arranged in the third housing 530. The second vibration V6 of the second actuator 582 can have amplitude and direction. For example, the second vibration V6 of the second actuator 582 can have a vibration component in a first direction (e.g., the +X direction).

[0172] In the sixth example S6 state of the electronic device 101, a relative angle C can be formed between the first vibration V5 and the second vibration V6. The relative angle can be the angle between the first vibration V5 and the second vibration V6. This can be seen by referring to Figure 7 to... Figure 10b The described method determines the relative angle. In the sixth example S6 state of the electronic device 101, the relative angle C may be less than a pre-configured reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor 360 may change one of the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 581 and the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 582. For example, the processor 360 may maintain the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 581 and change the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 582 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. The second phase of the second signal in the first state F2 and the second phase of the second signal in the second state E2 may be opposite to each other.

[0173] In the sixth example S6 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V3 of the first actuator 581 and the second vibration V4 of the second actuator 582 to opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the first vibration V5 of the first actuator 581 in both the first state N1 and the second state O1, and can change the second vibration V6 of the second actuator 582 from the first state N2 to the second state O2. The above-described changes by the processor 360 can be performed by changing the second phase of the second signal F2 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V5 of the first actuator 581 and the second vibration V6 of the second actuator 582 to opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration V5 of the first actuator 581 and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration V6 of the second actuator 582 can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 581 and the second actuator 582 vibrate in the same direction, the vibrations transmitted to the housings 510, 520 and 530 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0174] Figure 16a This is a view of the seventh example S7 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 16b This is a view of the eighth example S8 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 16c This is the eighth example S8, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state, where phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the phases F1 and F2 of the vibrations N1 and N2 of the actuator 580 before the operation (P500) and the signals sent to the actuator 680. Figure 16d This is the eighth example S8, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state, where phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations O1 and O2 of the actuator 680 after operation (P500) and the phases E1 and E2 of the signals sent to the actuator 680. (Refer to...) Figures 16a to 16d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 15d The described components are partially or entirely the same. (See reference) Figures 16a to 16d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 17a to 17d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0175] According to an embodiment, the second housing 620 is rotatable relative to the first housing 610. The first housing 610 and the second housing 620 can be connected by a first hinge 640. The second housing 620 can rotate toward the first housing 610 in a first direction R1. A first angle A can be formed between the first housing 610 and the second housing 620. A first actuator 681 can be arranged in the second housing 620. The first vibration V7 of the first actuator 681 can have amplitude and direction. For example, the first vibration V7 of the first actuator 681 can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., the -Z direction).

[0176] According to an embodiment, the third housing 630 can rotate relative to the first housing 610. The first housing 610 and the third housing 630 can be connected by a second hinge 650. The third housing 630 can rotate toward the first housing 610 in a second direction R2. A second angle B can be formed between the first housing 610 and the third housing 630. A second actuator 682 can be arranged in the third housing 630. The second vibration V8 of the second actuator 682 can have amplitude and direction. For example, the second vibration V8 of the second actuator 682 can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0177] According to an embodiment, the second housing 620 can rotate toward the first housing 610 in a first direction R1, and the third housing 630 can rotate toward the first housing 610 in a second direction R2. The second housing 620 and the third housing 630 can rotate toward different surfaces of the first housing 610. For example, the third housing 630 can rotate toward a display disposed in the first housing 610 (e.g., Figure 2 The first display area 202a) rotates, and the second housing 620 can rotate toward the surface opposite to the surface where the display 202a is located.

[0178] In the eighth example S8 state of the electronic device 101, a relative angle C can be formed between the first vibration V7 and the second vibration V8. The relative angle can be the angle between the first vibration V7 and the second vibration V8. This can be seen by referring to Figures 7 to... Figure 10bThe described method determines the relative angle. In the eighth example S8 state of the electronic device 101, the relative angle C may be less than a pre-configured reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor 360 may change one of the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 681 and the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 682. For example, the processor 360 may maintain the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 681 and change the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 682 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. The second phase of the second signal in the first state F2 and the second phase of the second signal in the second state E2 may be opposite to each other.

[0179] In the eighth example S8 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V7 of the first actuator 681 and the second vibration V8 of the second actuator 682 to opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the first vibration V7 of the first actuator 681 in both the first state N1 and the second state O1, and can change the second vibration V8 of the second actuator 682 from the first state N2 to the second state O2. The above-described change by the processor 360 can be performed by changing the second phase of the second signal F2 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V7 of the first actuator 681 and the second vibration V8 of the second actuator 682 to opposite phase, the amplitude of the first vibration V7 of the first actuator 681 (e.g., +D) and the amplitude of the second vibration V8 of the second actuator 682 (e.g., +D) can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 681 and the second actuator 682 vibrate in the same direction, the vibrations transmitted to the housings 610, 620 and 630 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0180] Figure 17a This is a view of the ninth example S9 showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 17b This is a view of the tenth example S10, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state. Figure 17c This is the tenth example S10, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state, where phase control is performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9 The graph shows the vibrations N1 and N2 of the actuator 780 before operation (P500) and the phases F1 and F2 of the signals sent to the actuator 780. Figure 17d This is the tenth example S10, showing the electronic device 101 in a folded state, with phase control performed by the processor 360 (e.g., Figure 9The graph shows the vibrations O1 and O2 of the actuator 780 after operation (P500) and the phases E1 and E2 of the signals sent to the actuator 780. (Refer to...) Figures 17a to 17d The described components can be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 16d The components described are partially or entirely the same.

[0181] According to an embodiment, the first housing 710 and the second housing 720 are rotatable relative to each other. The first housing 710 and the second housing 720 can be connected by a hinge 730. (See above for reference.) Figure 7b The description of the second housing 320 can be equally applied to the description of the first housing 710. (See above references.) Figure 7b The description of the third housing 330 can also be applied to the description of the second housing 720. (See above reference.) Figure 7b The description of hinge 340 can also be applied to the description of hinge 730. A first angle A can be formed between the first housing 710 and the second housing 720. The first angle A can be relative to a reference... Figure 7a and Figure 7b The relative angle C described is the same. The first actuator 781 can be arranged in the first housing 710. (See above for reference.) Figure 7b The description of the first actuator 381 can also be applied to the description of the first actuator 781. The first vibration V9 of the first actuator 781 may have amplitude and direction. For example, the first vibration V9 of the first actuator 781 may have a vibration component in a first direction (e.g., the -X direction). The second actuator 782 may be arranged in the second housing 720. References above Figure 7b The description of the second actuator 782 can also be applied to the description of the second actuator 782. The second vibration V10 of the second actuator 782 may have amplitude and direction. For example, the second vibration V10 of the second actuator 782 may have a vibration component in a first direction (e.g., the -X direction).

[0182] In the tenth example S10 state of the electronic device 101, a relative angle C can be formed between the first vibration V9 and the second vibration V10. The relative angle can be the angle between the first vibration V9 and the second vibration V10. This can be achieved by referring to... Figures 7a to 10bThe described method determines the relative angle. In the tenth example S10 state of the electronic device 101, the relative angle C may be less than a pre-configured reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor 360 may change one of the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 781 and the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 782. For example, the processor 360 may maintain the first phase of the first signal F1 sent to the first actuator 781 and change the second phase of the second signal F2 sent to the second actuator 782 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. The second phase of the second signal in the first state F2 and the second phase of the second signal in the second state E2 may be opposite to each other.

[0183] In the tenth example S10 state of the electronic device 101, the processor 360 can change one of the first vibration V9 of the first actuator 781 and the second vibration V10 of the second actuator 782 to opposite phase. For example, the processor 360 can similarly maintain the first vibration V9 of the first actuator 781 in both the first state N1 and the second state O1, and can change the second vibration V10 of the second actuator 782 from the first state N2 to the second state O2. The above-described change by the processor 360 can be performed by changing the second phase of the second signal F2 from the first state F2 to the second state E2. After the processor 360 changes one of the first vibration V9 of the first actuator 781 and the second vibration V10 of the second actuator 782 to opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration V9 of the first actuator 781 and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration V10 of the second actuator 782 can be formed in the same direction within the same time interval. When the first actuator 781 and the second actuator 782 vibrate in the same direction, the vibrations transmitted to the housings 710 and 720 can be amplified through constructive interference.

[0184] An electronic device includes a housing and a display. The electronic device may include a haptic module that allows a user to identify an operating condition under pre-configured conditions. The haptic module conveys information to the user through touch, vision, or hearing. In the case of a haptic module that conveys information to the user through vibration, multiple vibrating elements may be arranged spaced apart from each other. If the vibrations generated from the multiple vibrating elements have the same phase depending on the usage state of the electronic device, the degree of vibration transmitted to the user can be reduced.

[0185] The task to be achieved in this disclosure is to reduce the loss of sensory information sent to the outside of the electronic device.

[0186] The task to be achieved in this disclosure is to increase the intensity of the vibration information generated by the actuator.

[0187] The tasks to be achieved in this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0188] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure change the phase of actuators that vibrate in opposite directions, thereby reducing the cancellation of vibrations generated from the actuators.

[0189] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can amplify vibrations generated from multiple actuators through constructive interference.

[0190] The effects that can be obtained from this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0191] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the diagram may include a first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (310 in the middle).

[0192] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the text may include relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second housing (e.g., 310) is rotatably arranged. Figures 1 to 17d (320 in the middle).

[0193] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the text may include relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 310 in the middle) is rotatably arranged and connected with the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The third housing spaced apart from 320 in the middle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (330 in the middle).

[0194] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the diagram may include a connection to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 310 in the middle) and the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The first hinge (e.g., in 320) Figures 1 to 17d (340 in the middle).

[0195] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the diagram may include a connection to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 310 in the middle) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second hinge (e.g., 330) in the middle Figures 1 to 17d (350 in the middle).

[0196] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the middle may include a second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d In 320) and configured to generate the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The first actuator of V1 in the process (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (381 in the middle).

[0197] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the figure may include a second actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (382 in the middle), the second actuator is arranged in the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d In 330) and configured to generate a first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second vibration (e.g., V1) is different from V1. Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0198] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the text may include a sensor (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (370 in the text), the sensor is configured to sense the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 320 in the middle) relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The first angle of 310 in (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (A) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 330 in the middle) relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second angle of 310 in (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (B in the middle).

[0199] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the text may include a processor (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (360 in the middle), the processor is configured to be sensor-based (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The sensing information of 370 in the middle is used to adjust the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0200] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360° angle (in the image) can be configured to be based on a first angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (A) and the second angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The relative angle C determined in (B) is used to adjust the first vibration V1 or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0201] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360° angle (C) can be configured to adjust the first vibration (e.g., when the relative angle C is less than a pre-configured reference value). Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0202] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360° angle (C) can be configured to adjust the first vibration (e.g., when the relative angle C is a value within a pre-configured first range). Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0203] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360 ​​in the middle can be configured to generate and send to the first actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (381 in the middle) and a first signal having a first phase, and sent to a second actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (382) and a second signal with a second phase.

[0204] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360 ​​(in the model) can be configured to change the first phase and the second phase.

[0205] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 1 The 360° phase in 7D can be configured to change one of the first and second phases to the opposite phase.

[0206] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360° (in the image) can be configured to cause the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d One of the phases in V2 is changed to the opposite phase.

[0207] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360° (in the image) can be configured to be based on a first vibration (e.g., each having a direction) Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The relative angle C formed by V2 in the middle is used to adjust the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0208] The processor according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 360° (in the image) can be configured to activate when the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The vector component of V1 in the first direction and the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d When the vector components of V2 in the first direction are opposite to each other, the first vibration is adjusted (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (V2 in the text).

[0209] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a sensor (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 370 in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The first sensor in (e.g., 310) Figures 1 to 17d (371 in the middle).

[0210] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a sensor (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 370 in the middle) may include a second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second sensor in (e.g., 320) Figures 1 to 17d (372 in the middle).

[0211] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a sensor (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 370 in the third housing may include a third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The third sensor in (e.g., 330) Figures 1 to 17d (373 in the middle).

[0212] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the first housing may include at least partially arranged in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d Flexible displays in (e.g., 310) Figures 1 to 17d (202 in the middle).

[0213] According to the first angle of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (A) and the second angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d B) in the text can be relative to a flexible display (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The surface formation of 202).

[0214] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 101 in the text may include flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (202 in the text), the flexible display is stably placed in the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d On 310, 320 and 330) and configured to be at least partially deformable.

[0215] An electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d101 in the diagram may include a second display (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (390 in the middle), the second display and the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The 320 units in the middle are movably arranged together, and when the processor (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 360° adjustment of the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) or the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d When the second display is visually exposed to electronic devices (e.g., V2), it is in a state of visual exposure to electronic devices (e.g., V2). Figures 1 to 17d The outside of 101 in the middle.

[0216] The first actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 381 in the middle) and the second actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (382) can be configured to vibrate in the same direction.

[0217] The first actuator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 1 581 in 7D) and the second actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 1 The 582 in 7D can be configured to vibrate in directions orthogonal to each other.

[0218] The second housing according to an embodiment of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 320 in the middle) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 330 in the middle can be configured to face the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d Rotation of different surfaces (310) in the middle.

[0219] A control method for an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include determining a first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 310 in the middle) and relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second housing (e.g., 310) is rotatably arranged. Figures 1 to 17d The first angle between 320 and (e.g., in the middle) Figures 1 to 17d The first operation of A in (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (P100 in the middle).

[0220] A control method for an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include determining a first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 310 in the middle) and relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The third housing (e.g., 310) is rotatably arranged. Figures 1 to 17d The second angle between 330 and (e.g., in the middle) Figures 1 to 17d The second operation of B in (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (P200 in the middle).

[0221] The control method for an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a third operation (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d P500 in the middle): Based on the first angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (A) and the second angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (B in the text), adjustment from the arrangement in the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The first actuator in (e.g., 320) Figures 1 to 17d The first vibration generated by 381 in the middle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the middle) and from the arrangement in the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The second actuator in (e.g., 330) Figures 1 to 17d The second vibration generated by (e.g., 382) Figures 1 to 17d One of the V2 in the series.

[0222] The third operation according to embodiments of this disclosure may include based on a first angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (A) and the second angle (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d B) in the middle determines the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d 320 in the middle) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d The operation of the relative angle C between 330 and (in the middle).

[0223] The third operation according to embodiments of this disclosure may include the following operation: when the relative angle C is less than a pre-configured reference value, adjusting the first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d One of the V2 in the series.

[0224] A third operation according to embodiments of this disclosure may include changing the signal sent to the first actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (381) and a first signal having a first phase and sent to a second actuator (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d (382) and the operation of one of the phases of the second signal with the second phase.

[0225] A third operation according to embodiments of this disclosure may include applying a first vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d V1 in the second vibration (e.g., Figures 1 to 17d One of the operations in V2) is changed to the opposite phase.

[0226] A foldable electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first housing (310); a second housing (320) rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310); a third housing (330) rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310) and spaced apart from the second housing (320); a first hinge (340) connecting the first housing (310) and the second housing (320); a second hinge (350) connecting the first housing (310) and the third housing (330); a first actuator (381) disposed in the second housing (320) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1); and a second actuator. (382), disposed in the third housing (330) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2); and processor (360), configured to: determine a relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on a first angle (A) between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) and a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) obtained using a plurality of sensors (370); and adjust at least one of the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) by at least one of the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (381) based on the relative angle (C).

[0227] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to control the signal transmitted to one of the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) based on the relative angle (C).

[0228] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the relative angle (C) corresponds to the absolute value of the difference between the sum of the first angle (A) and the second angle (B) and 180 degrees.

[0229] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to control a signal sent to a first actuator (381) or a signal sent to a second actuator (382) when the relative angle (C) is within a predetermined first range.

[0230] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to transmit a first signal to a first actuator (381) and a second signal to a second actuator (382), and / or the processor (360) is configured to change one of the phases of the first signal or the phase of the second signal based on a relative angle (C).

[0231] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to change one of the phases of the first signal or the second signal to the opposite phase.

[0232] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to control the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be out of phase when the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and to control the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be the same when the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0233] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the direction of the first vibration V1 is parallel to the second housing 320, and the direction of the second vibration V2 is parallel to the third housing 330.

[0234] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to control the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) when the first vector component in a first direction and the second vector component in a first direction of the first vibration (V1) are opposite to each other.

[0235] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the sensor (370) includes: a first sensor (371) disposed in a first housing (310); a second sensor (372) disposed in a second housing (320); and a third sensor (373) disposed in a third housing (330).

[0236] An electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a foldable housing (301, 701) including a first housing (320, 710) and a second housing (330, 720); a first actuator (381, 781) disposed in the first housing (320, 710) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1, V9); a second actuator (382, 782) disposed in the second housing (330, 720) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2, V10); and a processor (360) configured to: based on the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 730) The relative angle (C) is adjusted by at least one of the first vibration (V1, V9) or the second vibration (V2, V10) by at least one of the first actuator (381, 781) or the second actuator (382, 782); and a first signal is provided to the first actuator (381, 781) and a second signal is provided to the second actuator (382, 782), wherein when the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, the phase of the second signal is substantially reversed relative to the phase of the first signal, and when the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees, the phase of the second signal corresponds to the phase of the first signal.

[0237] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the relative angle (C) is the angle between the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 720).

[0238] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to control the first vibration (V1, V9) or the second vibration (V2, V10) based on a relative angle (C) identified by using a first vibration (V1, V9) in a first direction and a second vibration (V2, V10) in a second direction.

[0239] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the relative angle (C) is determined based on information obtained using a plurality of sensors (370) arranged in a foldable housing (301, 701).

[0240] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) is configured to convert the phase of a first signal or the phase of a second signal.

[0241] The control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first operation (P100) determining a first angle (A) between a first housing (310) and a second housing (320) rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310); a second operation (P200) determining a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and a third housing (330) rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310); and a third operation (P500) adjusting one of a first vibration (V1) generated from a first actuator (381) arranged in the second housing (320) and a second vibration (V2) generated from a second actuator (382) arranged in the third housing (330) based on the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

[0242] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the control method further includes determining the relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on a first angle (A) and a second angle (B).

[0243] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the third operation includes adjusting one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) when the relative angle (C) is less than a pre-configured reference value.

[0244] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the third operation includes changing the phase of one of a first signal sent to the first actuator (381) and having a first phase and a second signal sent to the second actuator (382) and having a second phase.

[0245] According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the third operation includes changing one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) to the opposite phase.

[0246] Although specific embodiments have been described above in the detailed description of this disclosure, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0247] Although embodiments of this disclosure have been shown and described, it should be understood that the embodiments are not intended to limit this disclosure, but are provided for illustrative purposes. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes can be made to the form and details of this disclosure without departing from the overall perspective of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A foldable electronic device (101), comprising: First housing (310); The second housing (320) is rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310); The third housing (330) is rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310) and spaced apart from the second housing (320); The first hinge (340) connects the first housing (310) and the second housing (320); The second hinge (350) connects the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). The first actuator (381) is disposed in the second housing (320) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1); The second actuator (382) is disposed in the third housing (330) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2); and The processor (360) is configured as follows: Based on a first angle (A) between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) and a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) obtained using multiple sensors (370), the relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) is determined; and Based on the relative angle (C), at least one of the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) is adjusted by at least one of the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (381).

2. The foldable electronic device (101) according to claim 1. in, The processor (360) is configured to control the signal sent to one of the first actuators (381) or the second actuator (382) based on the relative angle (C).

3. The foldable electronic device (101) according to claim 1 or 2. in, The relative angle (C) corresponds to the absolute value of the difference between the sum of the first angle (A) and the second angle (B) and 180 degrees.

4. The foldable electronic device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 3. in, The processor (360) is configured to control a signal sent to a first actuator (381) or a signal sent to a second actuator (382) when the relative angle (C) is within a predetermined first range.

5. The foldable electronic device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 4. in, The processor (360) is configured to send a first signal to a first actuator (381) and a second signal to a second actuator (382). The processor (360) is configured to change the phase of either the first signal or the phase of the second signal based on the relative angle (C).

6. The foldable electronic device (101) according to claim 5. in, The processor (360) is configured to change the phase of either the first signal or the second signal to the opposite phase.

7. The foldable electronic device (101) according to claim 5 or 6. in, The processor (360) is configured to control the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be out of phase when the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and to control the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be the same when the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

8. The foldable electronic device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. in, The direction of the first vibration (V1) is parallel to the second housing (320), and the direction of the second vibration (V2) is parallel to the third housing (330), and / or The processor (360) is configured to control the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) when the first vector component in the first direction and the second vector component in the first direction of the first vibration (V1) are opposite to each other.

9. The foldable electronic device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 8. in, The sensor (370) includes: The first sensor (371) is disposed in the first housing (310); The second sensor (372) is disposed in the second housing (320); and The third sensor (373) is arranged in the third housing (330).

10. An electronic device (101), comprising: The foldable housing (301, 701) includes a first housing (320, 710) and a second housing (330, 720); The first actuator (381, 781) is disposed in the first housing (320, 710) and configured to generate the first vibration (V1, V9). The second actuator (382, 782) is disposed in the second housing (330, 720) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2, V10). and The processor (360) is configured as follows: Based on the relative angle (C) between the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 730), at least one of the first vibrations (V1, V9) or the second vibrations (V2, V10) is adjusted by at least one of the first actuator (381, 781) or the second actuator (382, 782); and A first signal is provided to the first actuator (381, 781) and a second signal is provided to the second actuator (382, 782). Specifically, when the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, the phase of the second signal is substantially reversed relative to the phase of the first signal, and when the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees, the phase of the second signal corresponds to the phase of the first signal.

11. The electronic device (101) according to claim 10. in, The relative angle (C) is the angle between the first housing (320°, 710°) and the second housing (330°, 720°), and / or The processor (360) is configured to control either the first vibration (V1, V9) or the second vibration (V2, V10) based on a relative angle (C) identified by using a first vibration (V1, V9) in a first direction and a second vibration (V2, V10) in a second direction, and / or The processor (360) is configured to convert the phase of either the first signal or the phase of the second signal.

12. The electronic device (101) according to claim 10 or 11. in, The relative angle (C) is determined based on information obtained using multiple sensors (370) arranged in the foldable housing (301, 701).

13. A control method for an electronic device (101), the method comprising: A first operation (P100) to determine a first angle (A) between a first housing (310) and a second housing (320) rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310); A second operation (P200) determining a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) rotatably arranged relative to the first housing (310); and A third operation (P500) is performed based on a first angle (A) and a second angle (B) to adjust one of the first vibration (V1) generated by the first actuator (381) arranged in the second housing (320) and the second vibration (V2) generated by the second actuator (382) arranged in the third housing (330).

14. The control method according to claim 13 further includes the operation of determining the relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on the first angle (a) and the second angle (B).

15. The control method according to claim 14, wherein, The third operation includes adjusting one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) when the relative angle (C) is less than a pre-configured reference value, and / or The third operation includes changing the phase of one of a first signal sent to the first actuator (381) and having a first phase and a second signal sent to the second actuator (382) and having a second phase, and / or The third operation includes changing one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) to the opposite phase.

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