Antenna structure for improving radiation performance and electronic device including same

Abstract

The foldable electronic device of the present disclosure includes a first housing of an electronic device, a second housing corresponding to the first housing, and a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing, the housing being switchable between a folded state or an unfolded state around the hinge structure, the first housing including a first edge and a second edge extending perpendicularly from the first edge, the second housing including a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge and extending perpendicularly from the third edge, the first housing including a first segment formed at a first point on the first edge, a grounded portion formed on the second edge, the second housing includes a third point connected to the ground on the fourth edge, a second segment formed at a point on the fourth edge, a second conductive portion extending from the second segment to the third edge along the second side, and a third conductive portion separated from the second conductive portion by the second segment, and includes a switch circuit and a processor connecting the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion, and the processor electrically connects or disconnects the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion by controlling the switch circuit.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, and more particularly to antenna structures for improved radiation performance and electronic devices including the same. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art With the development of mobile communication technology, electronic devices including antennas have become widespread. Electronic devices use antennas to send and / or receive radio frequency (RF) signals that contain audio signals or data (e.g., messages, photos, videos, music files, or games). As the processing performance of electronic devices such as smartphones increases dramatically, larger area displays may be preferred to effectively provide various functions. At the same time, there may still be a demand for miniaturization of electronic devices to improve portability.

[0003] To meet such demands, foldable electronic devices are available on the market. Foldable electronic devices that can be folded and unfolded around a connecting part provide users with portability and usability. A foldable electronic device generally includes a plurality of antennas arranged to perform wireless communication, and supports wireless communication in each state by folding or unfolding the device.

[0004] In a foldable electronic device that utilizes at least a part of the housing as an antenna, if part of the antenna is located on a side of the foldable electronic device, the performance of the antenna may be degraded when the device is held by a user. In addition, if the segment located on the side of the housing is removed and grounded to reduce performance degradation due to user gripping, parasitic resonance may flow in when the foldable electronic device is folded, which may degrade antenna performance. Therefore, there is a need in the field to which the present invention pertains for an antenna structure that allows for length adjustment in order to improve the antenna performance. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present disclosure is intended to address at least the problems and / or shortcomings noted above and to provide at least the advantages described below. According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device can reduce degradation of antenna performance by including a structure that allows the electrical length of the antenna to be adjusted via a switch circuit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first housing forming a first side of the foldable electronic device, a second housing forming a second side corresponding to the first side, and a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing, the housing being switchable between a folding state and an unfolding state around the hinge structure, wherein the first side includes a first edge and a second edge extending perpendicularly from the first edge, the second side includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge, and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge and extending perpendicularly from the third edge, the first housing includes a first segment formed at a first point on the first edge, a second point on the second edge connected to ground, and a connecting portion connecting the first segment and the second point along the first side. the second housing includes a third point connected to the ground on the fourth edge, a second segment formed at a point on the fourth edge, a second conductive portion extending from the second segment to the third edge along the second side, and a third conductive portion spaced from the second conductive portion by the second segment; and the second housing includes a switch circuit connecting the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion, and at least one processor electrically connected to the switch circuit, wherein the at least one processor transmits and receives a first signal by supplying power to the first conductive portion through a fourth point of the first conductive portion adjacent to the first segment, and electrically connects the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion by controlling the switch circuit when it detects a grip on the housing.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device includes a first housing forming a first side of the electronic device, a second housing forming a second side corresponding to the first side, and a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing, the housing being switchable between a folding state and an unfolding state around the hinge structure, the first side including a first edge and a second edge extending perpendicularly from the first edge, the second side including a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge and extending perpendicularly from the third edge, the first housing including a first segment formed at a first point on the first edge, a fourth segment formed at a second point on the second edge, a first conductive portion connecting the first segment and the fourth segment along the first side, and a fourth conductive portion spaced apart from the first conductive portion by the fourth segment, and the second housing including a first conductive portion connecting the first conductive portion and the fourth segment along the first side. the at least one processor electrically connected to the first switch circuit and the second switch circuit, wherein the at least one processor detects a grip on the housing, and when a grip on the first housing is detected, the at least one processor controls the first switch circuit to electrically connect the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion, and when a grip on the second housing is detected, the at least one processor controls the second switch circuit to electrically connect the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the foldable electronic device of the present disclosure, the deterioration of antenna performance due to holding can be reduced by controlling a switch when the user holds the device to electrically connect the conductive portion that forms the side of the housing. In addition, when the foldable electronic device is folded, the switch is controlled to electrically separate the conductive portions on the side surfaces of the housing, thereby reducing the deterioration of antenna performance due to folding. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] These and other aspects, features and advantages of particular embodiments of the presently disclosed subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Figure 1a] FIG. 1 illustrates an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 1b] FIG. 1 illustrates an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2a] 1 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2b] FIG. 2b shows the structure of the switch circuit of FIG. 2a according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2c] FIG. 2b shows the structure of the switch circuit of FIG. 2a according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3a] 2b is a diagram showing the electronic device and antenna radiation performance when the switch circuit in the electronic device of FIG. 2a is connected, as an example. [Figure 3b] 2b is a diagram showing the electronic device and antenna radiation performance when the switch circuit of the electronic device of FIG. 2a is open, as an example. [Figure 4a] 10 is a diagram illustrating the antenna radiation performance of an electronic device including a segment at a second point of a first housing according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4b] 10 is a diagram illustrating the antenna radiation performance of an electronic device when a second point of a first housing is connected to ground and a switch circuit is connected according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4c] 10 is a diagram illustrating the antenna radiation performance of an electronic device when a second point of a first housing is connected to ground and a switch circuit is open according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 illustrates antenna radiation performance for various frequency bands according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6a] 1 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6b] FIG. 6b shows the structure of the additional switch circuit of FIG. 6a according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7a] 6b is a diagram showing, as an example, the electronic device and antenna radiation performance in a state where the switch circuit in the electronic device of FIG. 6a is connected. [Figure 7b] 6b is a diagram showing the electronic device and antenna radiation performance when the switch circuit of the electronic device of FIG. 6a is open, as an example. [Figure 8a] 1 illustrates an electronic device including a first switch circuit connected to a first housing and a second switch circuit connected to a second housing according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8b] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device utilizing a first housing and a second housing as antenna radiators according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Descriptions of well-known functions and / or constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness. The electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be in a variety of forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computing device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronic device. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned devices.

[0011] The various embodiments and terms used in this specification should not be understood to limit the technical features described in this specification to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives to the relevant embodiments. With respect to the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like or related components. The singular form of a noun referring to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "a or b," "at least one of a and b," "at least one of a or b," "a, b or c," "at least one of a, b and c," and "at least one of a, b, or c" may include any one of the items listed with that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" are used merely to distinguish the component from other components and do not limit the component in other respects (e.g., importance or order). When a (e.g., first) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0012] FIG. 1a illustrates an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1b illustrates an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment. Referring to both Figures 1a and 1b, in one embodiment of the present invention, an electronic device 110 includes a foldable housing 100 (hereinafter, abbreviated as "housing" 100) and a flexible or foldable display 160 (hereinafter, abbreviated as "display" 160) disposed within a space formed by the housing 100. In this specification, the surface on which the display 160 is disposed is defined as the first surface or front surface of the electronic device 110 . The surface opposite the front surface is defined as the second surface or rear surface of the electronic device 110 . Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces is defined as the third surface or side surface of the electronic device 110.

[0013] In one embodiment, the housing 100 has a substantially rectangular shape in the deployed state of FIG. 1a. For example, the housing 100 has a predetermined width W1 and a predetermined length L1 that is longer than the predetermined width W1. As another example, the housing 100 can have a predetermined width W1 and a predetermined length L1 that is substantially the same as or greater than the predetermined width W1. For example, the predetermined width W1 may be the width of the display 160. In one embodiment, the housing 100 of the electronic device 110 is folded or unfolded with respect to a folding axis A that is substantially parallel to the long edge of the rectangle (e.g., the edge of the housing 100 of the electronic device 110 facing in the y-axis direction in FIG. 1a).

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing 100 includes a first housing 101 , a second housing 102 , and a connecting portion 103 . The connecting portion 103 is disposed between the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 . The connecting portion 103 connects the first housing 101 and the second housing 102, and the first housing 101 and / or the second housing 102 can rotate around the connecting portion 103 (or the folding axis A). In one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a first side member 1011 and a first rear cover 1013 . In one embodiment, the second housing 102 includes a second side member 1021 and a second rear cover 1023 .

[0015] In one embodiment, the first side member 1011 extends along the edge of the first housing 101 and forms at least a portion of the side of the electronic device 110 . The first side member 1011 includes at least one conductive portion formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). The conductive portion acts as an antenna radiator for transmitting and / or receiving RF signals. Similar to the first side member 1011, the second side member 1021 forms a part of the side of the electronic device 110, and at least a part of the second side member 1021 is formed of a conductive material and acts as an antenna radiator.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 are disposed on opposite sides of the folding axis a and have a shape that is substantially symmetrical with respect to the folding axis a. In one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 110 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. In one embodiment, the housing 100 forms a recess that accommodates the display 160 . The recess corresponds to the shape of the display 160 .

[0017] In one embodiment, the sensor area 134 is formed adjacent to one corner of the second housing member 102 and has a predetermined area. However, the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 134 are not limited to the example shown in the figure. For example, in other embodiments, sensor area 134 may be provided at other corners of housing 100 or anywhere between the top and bottom corners. As another example, the sensor area 134 may be omitted. For example, components located in sensor area 134 may be located underneath display 160 or in other locations on housing 100 . In one embodiment, components for performing various functions built into electronic device 110 are exposed to the front of electronic device 110 through sensor area 134 or through one or more openings provided in sensor area 134. The sensor may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, and a proximity sensor.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first rear cover 1013 is disposed on the first housing 101 at the rear of the electronic device 110 . The first rear cover 1013 has a substantially rectangular edge. Similar to the first rear cover 1013 , the second rear cover 1023 is disposed on the second housing 102 at the rear of the electronic device 110 . In one embodiment, the first rear cover 1013 and the second rear cover 1023 have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis A. However, the first rear cover 1013 and the second rear cover 1023 do not necessarily have symmetrical shapes to each other, and in other embodiments, the electronic device 110 may include first rear covers 1013 and / or second rear covers 1023 of various shapes. In other embodiments, the first rear cover 1013 may be integrally formed with the first side member 1011 and the second rear cover 1023 may be integrally formed with the second side member 1021 . In one embodiment, the first rear cover 1013, the second rear cover 1023, the first side member 1011, and the second side member 1021 form a space in which various components of the electronic device 110 (e.g., a printed circuit board or a battery) can be placed.

[0019] In one embodiment, the backside of electronic device 110 has one or more components located or visually exposed. For example, at least a portion of the sub-display 165 is visually exposed through at least one region of the first rear cover 1013. For example, the sub-display 165 is visually exposed through the entire area of ​​the first rear cover 1013, but the area to which the sub-display 165 is exposed is not limited to the above example. As another example, rear camera 180 may be visually exposed through at least a region of second rear cover 1023. As yet another example, rear-facing camera 180 may be located in an area on the rear of electronic device 110 . The housing 100 of the electronic device 110 is not limited to the configurations and combinations shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b, but may be implemented in other shapes, combinations and / or combinations of parts.

[0020] Referring to FIG. 1b, the coupling portion 103 is mounted so that the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 can rotate relative to each other. For example, the connecting portion 103 includes a hinge structure that connects the first housing 101 and the second housing 102 together. In one embodiment, the connecting portion 103 includes a hinge cover 130 disposed between the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 to hide internal components (eg, hinge structure). In one embodiment, the hinge cover 130 is either hidden by a portion of the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 or exposed to the outside depending on the state of the electronic device 110 (flat state or folded state). For example, the size of the area of ​​the hinge cover 130 exposed to the outside changes depending on the state of the electronic device 110 (flat state or folded state).

[0021] For example, as shown in FIG. 1a, when the electronic device 110 is in the unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 130 may be hidden by the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 and not exposed. For example, as shown in FIG. 1b, when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state, the hinge cover 130 is exposed to the outside between the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021. As an example, when the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 are in an intermediate state in which they are folded at a certain angle, a portion of the hinge cover 130 is exposed to the outside from between the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021. In this case, however, the area of ​​the hinge cover 130 exposed may be less than in the fully folded state of FIG. 1b.

[0022] In one embodiment, the display 160 is disposed over the space formed by the housing 100 . For example, the display 160 is mounted over a recess formed by the housing 100 and forms the majority of the front surface of the electronic device 110 . For example, the front surface of the electronic device 110 includes the display 160, a portion of the first side member 1011 adjacent to the display 160, and a portion of the second side member 1021. As yet another example, the rear of the electronic device 110 includes a first rear cover 1013, a portion of the first side member 1011 adjacent to the first rear cover 1013, a second rear cover 1023, and a portion of the second side member 1021 adjacent to the second rear cover 1023.

[0023] In one embodiment, display 160 includes a flexible display in which at least a portion of the area can be deformed into a flat or curved surface. In one embodiment, the display 160 includes a folding area 163, a first area 161, and a second area 163. The folding area 163 extends along the folding axis A, and the first area 161 is disposed on one side of the folding area 163 (e.g., the left side of the folding area 163 shown in FIG. 1a) and the second area 162 is disposed on the other side (e.g., the right side of the folding area 163 shown in FIG. 1a). As another example, the first region 161 may be a region disposed in the first housing 101, and the second region 162 may be a region disposed in the second housing 102. The folding region 163 may be a region disposed at the connecting portion 103 .

[0024] The division of the areas of the display 160 shown in FIGS. 1a and 1b is merely exemplary, and the display 160 may be divided into multiple areas (for example, four or more, or two) according to structure or function. As an example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1a, the area of ​​display 160 is divided by folding area 163 or folding axis A, but in other embodiments, display 160 may be divided into areas based on other folding areas or other folding axes.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first region 161 and the second region 162 have a generally symmetrical shape about the folding region 163 . However, unlike the first region 161, the second region 162 may include a notch cut due to the presence of the sensor region 134, but other regions have a shape symmetrical to the first region 161. For example, the first region 161 and the second region 162 may include portions having symmetrical shapes and portions having asymmetrical shapes.

[0026] The operation of the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 and each area of ​​the display 160 depending on the state of the electronic device 110 (for example, the unfolded state and the folded state) will be described below. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is in the unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 1a), the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 are positioned to face substantially in the same direction and form an angle of approximately 180 degrees. The surfaces of the first region 161 and the second region 162 of the display 160 form an angle of approximately 180 degrees with each other and face substantially in the same direction (for example, toward the front of the electronic device). For example, the folding region 163 is formed in the same plane as the first region 161 and the second region 162 . In one embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state (eg, FIG. 1b), the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 are positioned to face each other. The surfaces of the first region 161 and the second region 162 of the display 160 face each other, forming a small angle (for example, between 0 and 10 degrees) with each other. The folding region 163 is made up of at least a portion of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.

[0027] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is in the intermediate state, the first side member 1011 and the second side member 1021 are disposed at a certain angle to each other. The surfaces of the first region 161 and the second region 162 of the display 160 form an angle that is larger than in the folded state and smaller than in the unfolded state. The folding region 163 is formed of a curved surface having at least a part thereof a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.

[0028] FIG. 2a shows an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2b shows a structure of the switch circuit of FIG. 2a according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2c shows a structure of the switch circuit of FIG. 2a according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figures 2a to 2c, a foldable electronic device 110 (hereinafter referred to as the electronic device) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 100 including a wireless communication circuit 270 arranged on a PCB 260, a first housing 101, a second housing 102, and a connecting portion 103 (or hinge structure). The same or substantially the same components as those described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the first side formed by the first housing 101 includes a first edge 101A and a second edge 101B extending perpendicularly from the first edge 101A. The first side is understood to be the first side member 1011 in FIG. 1a. The first side surface is also referred to as the first side surface member. According to one embodiment, the first side defined by the first housing 101 includes a first edge 101A and a second edge 101B extending from the first edge 101A and substantially perpendicular to the first edge 101A.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the second side (or second side member (e.g., second side member 1021 in FIG. 1a)) formed by the second housing 102 includes a third edge 102A corresponding to the first edge 101A and a fourth edge 102B extending perpendicularly from the third edge 102A. According to one embodiment, the second side defined by the second housing 102 includes a third edge 102A and a fourth edge 102B extending from the third edge 102A and substantially perpendicular to the third edge 102A. According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 is connected to ground at a second point 222 on the second edge 101B. According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a first segment 211 formed at a first point on the first edge 101A and a first conductive portion 231 located between the first segment 211 and a second point 222 along the first side.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 is connected to ground at a third point 223 on the fourth edge 102B. According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 includes a second segment 212 formed at one point on the fourth edge 102B, a second conductive portion 232 extending from the second segment 212 along the second side to the third edge 102A, and a third conductive portion 233 spaced apart from the second conductive portion 232 by the second segment 212. For example, the second conductive portion 232 is located between the second segment 212 and the fifth segment 215. As another example, the second segment portion 212 is located between the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 at the fourth edge portion 102B. According to one embodiment, the connector further includes a fourth conductive portion 234 disposed between the fifth segment 215 and the sixth segment 216, and a seventh conductive portion 237 extending from the sixth segment 216 adjacent to the hinge structure 103.

[0032] According to another embodiment (not shown), the wireless communication circuit 270 can transmit and receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by supplying power to the fourth conductive portion 234 and / or the seventh conductive portion 237. The fourth conductive portion 234 and / or the seventh conductive portion 237 are fed with power from the wireless communication circuit 270 and operate as an antenna radiator. According to one embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 270 transmits and receives signals by supplying power to the first conductive part 231, the second conductive part 232 is electrically floating. According to one embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 270 transmits or receives signals by powering the first conductive portion 231 and / or the fifth conductive portion 235, the second conductive portion 232 and / or the fourth conductive portion 234 are electrically floating.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a switch circuit 240 that connects the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may include at least one sensor, such as a grip sensor, a proximity light sensor, and / or a pressure sensor, and the present disclosure is not limited by the above examples. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuitry 270 (or at least one processor) is electrically connected to the switch circuitry 240 and / or the at least one sensor.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the electrical connection relationship between the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 by controlling the switch circuit 240 . According to one embodiment, wireless communication circuitry 270 uses at least one sensor to sense a user's grip on housing 100 . For example, when the wireless communication circuit 270 detects the user's grip on the second housing 102 using at least one sensor, it controls the switch circuit 240 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233. Wireless communication circuit 270 controls switch circuit 240 to electrically connect second conductive portion 232 and third conductive portion 233, thereby reducing the degradation of antenna performance caused by the influence of the human body.

[0035] According to another example, when the housing 100 is switched from the unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 1a) to the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), the wireless communication circuit 270 electrically separates the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 by controlling the switch circuit 240. When the housing 100 is in a folded state, the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the switch circuit 240 to electrically separate the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233, thereby reducing parasitic resonance flowing into the second housing 102.

[0036] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 transmits and receives wireless communication signals by supplying power to the first conductive portion 231 through a fourth point 224 on the first conductive portion 231 adjacent to the first segment 211 . For example, the first segment 211 and the fourth point 224 are adjacently disposed with a distance of about 5 mm or less, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a tuner (or switch) 250 adjacent to the fourth point 224 and connected to the first conductive portion 231 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 can control the frequency and / or phase of the wireless communication signal transmitted and received via the first conductive portion 231 by controlling the tuner 250 . For example, the wireless communication circuit 270 can change the frequency of the wireless communication signal transmitted and received via the first conductive portion 231 by controlling an internal element (for example, a variable capacitor) of the tuner 250. According to another embodiment, the tuner 250 connected to the fourth point 224 is connected to the first conductive part 231 and adjusts the frequency of the signal transmitted and received through the first conductive part 231 .

[0037] According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a fifth conductive portion 235 separated from the first conductive portion 231 by the first segment portion 211 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a third segment 213 disposed at one end of the fifth conductive portion 235 at the first edge 101A. For example, the fifth conductive portion 235 is located between the first segment portion 211 and the third segment portion 213.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 transmits and receives wireless communication signals by supplying power to a point on the fifth conductive portion 235 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 supplies power to a point on the fifth conductive portion 235 that is adjacent to the third segment 213 within approximately 10 mm, but the point to which power is supplied is not limited to the above example. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is in a folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), the wireless communication circuit 270 transmits and receives signals in a predetermined frequency band (e.g., about 800 MHz or 2200 MHz) through at least a portion of the housing 100 by supplying power to the first conductive portion 231 and / or the fifth conductive portion 235. For example, the wireless communication circuit 270 transmits and receives a first signal by supplying power to the fourth point 224 of the first conductive portion 231, and transmits and receives a second signal by supplying power to a point on the fifth conductive portion 235. This will be described in detail later.

[0039] According to one embodiment, the third point 223 and the second segment 212 are located adjacent to each other. For example, the third point 223 and the second segment 212 are formed adjacent to each other within about 5 mm, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 includes a fifth segment 215 corresponding to the first segment 211 and a sixth segment 216 corresponding to the third segment 213 on the third edge 102A. According to one embodiment, the second point 222 of the first housing 101 and the third point 223 of the second housing 102 are positioned to correspond to each other in the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), but the positioning of each point is not limited thereto.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 2 b , the switch circuit 240 according to one embodiment is disposed on a PCB 260 . According to one embodiment, the switch circuit 240 is electrically connected to ground through a lumped element 290 . According to one embodiment, the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically connected via a switch circuit 240 . According to one embodiment, lumped element 290 includes at least a portion of an inductor, a capacitor, or a resistor. For example, the lumped element 290 is placed between the ground and the switch circuit 240 and is used as a matching element to adjust the impedance.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the switch circuit 240 by sending a control signal to the switch circuit 240 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the switch circuit 240 to selectively electrically connect the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233. Referring to FIG. 2 c , the first conductive part 231 is electrically connected to the tuner 250 at a point between the second point 222 and the fourth point 224 . In one embodiment, the tuner 250 includes a switch. In one embodiment, the first lumped element 291 or the second lumped element 292 is electrically connected to ground and the tuner 250 . For example, in the tuner 250, the first conductive portion 231 is selectively electrically connected to the ground via the first lumped element 291 or the second lumped element 292. The first lumped element 291 and the second lumped element 292 may have different element values, for example.

[0042] FIG. 3a shows, as an example, the electronic device and antenna radiation performance in a state where the switch circuit in the electronic device of FIG. 2a is closed, and FIG. 3b shows, as an example, the electronic device and antenna radiation performance in a state where the switch circuit in the electronic device of FIG. 2a is open. 2a, 3a, and 3b, when the electronic device 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention is in a folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b) and the wireless communication circuit 270 supplies power to at least one point in the housing 100, the radiation field of the radiated signal is concentrated adjacent to the first segment 211 and / or the third segment 213. For example, when the electronic device 110 is in a folded state and the wireless communication circuit 270 supplies power to the fourth point 224 of the first housing 101, the radiation field of the radiated signal is concentrated in a portion of the side formed by the first edge 101A and the third edge 102A. By concentrating the radiation field of the radiated signal adjacent to the first segment 211 and / or the third segment 213, degradation of radiation performance due to the user's grip on the second segment 212 is reduced.

[0043] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state, the wireless communication circuit 270 supplies power to the first housing 101 to transmit and / or receive signals in a predetermined frequency band. For example, when electronic device 110 is in the folded state, wireless communication circuit 270 supplies power to first housing 101 to transmit and / or receive signals in the approximately 800 MHz and / or approximately 2700 MHz bands.

[0044] 2a and 3a, when the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically connected via the switch circuit 240 in one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 may supply power to the first housing 101, which may cause a parasitic resonance 370 (or a parasitic element) in a frequency band outside a predetermined frequency band (e.g., approximately 800 MHz or approximately 2700 MHz). For example, when the wireless communication circuit 270 supplies power to the first housing 101 in a state in which the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically connected, a parasitic resonance 370 with a magnitude of approximately −9.9 dB flows in.

[0045] Referring to both Figures 2a and 3b, when the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically separated by the second segment part 212 according to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 may supply power to the first housing 101, so that parasitic resonance may not occur in frequency bands outside the specified frequency band. According to another embodiment, when the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically separated by the second segment part 212, the wireless communication circuit 270 can supply power to the first housing 101, thereby reducing parasitic resonance occurring in frequency bands outside the specified frequency band. For example, when the user does not hold the folded electronic device 110, the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the switch circuit 240 so that the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically separated.

[0046] FIG. 4a shows the antenna radiation performance of an electronic device including a segment at a second point of a first housing according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4b shows the antenna radiation performance of an electronic device when the second point of the first housing is connected to ground and the switch circuit is connected according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4c shows the antenna radiation performance of an electronic device when the second point of the first housing is connected to ground and the switch circuit is open according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Referring to both Figures 2a and 4a, in one embodiment, if the first housing 101 has a segment at one point (e.g., second point 222) on the second edge 101B, the radiation efficiency decreases when the user grips it. According to one embodiment, the (1-3) radiation efficiency 413 when held with the left hand in the folded state (e.g., Figure 1b) and the (1-4) radiation efficiency 414 when held with the right hand are reduced compared to the (1-1) radiation efficiency 411 in the unfolded state (e.g., Figure 1a) and the (1-2) radiation efficiency 412 in the folded state (e.g., Figure 1b). For example, the (1-3)th radiation efficiency 413 and the (1-4)th radiation efficiency 414 are deteriorated by about 14 dB to 16 dB compared to the (1-1)th radiation efficiency 411 and the (1-2)th radiation efficiency 412.

[0048] Referring to Figures 2a, 4a and 4b together, in one embodiment, when the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically connected (e.g., when the switch circuit 240 is connected) and in the folded state, the device has a (2-3)th radiation efficiency 423 when held in the left hand and a (2-4)th radiation efficiency 424 when held in the right hand. In one embodiment, when the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically connected (e.g., when the switch circuit 240 is connected), the (2-3) radiation efficiency 423 and the (2-4) radiation efficiency 424 have improved radiation efficiencies compared to the (1-3) radiation efficiency 413 and the (1-4) radiation efficiency 414. For example, the (2-3)th radiation efficiency 423 and the (2-4)th radiation efficiency 424 are lower than the (2-1)th radiation efficiency 421 and the (2-2)th radiation efficiency 422 by about 5 dB to about 8 dB. This means that when the user's grip is detected, the reduction in radiation performance can be prevented to some extent by controlling the switch circuit 240 that electrically connects the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233.

[0049] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state with the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 electrically connected, the radiation efficiency decreases. For example, the (2-2)th radiation efficiency 422 is reduced by approximately 6 dB compared to the (2-1)th radiation efficiency 421. According to one embodiment, the second point 222 of the first housing 101 is connected to ground, and the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically connected by the switch circuit 240, thereby reducing the reduction in radiation efficiency due to the user's grip. For example, by connecting the second point 222 of the first housing 101 to ground and electrically connecting the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233, the reduction in radiation efficiency due to the user's grip is reduced from approximately 14 dB to approximately 8 dB.

[0050] 2a, 4b, and 4c, when the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically separated according to one embodiment, they have a (3-1) radiation efficiency 431 in the unfolded state, a (3-2) radiation efficiency 432 in the folded state, a (3-3) radiation efficiency 433 when held in the left hand in the folded state, and a (2-4) radiation efficiency 434 when held in the right hand. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the switch circuit 240 to reduce deviations in radiation efficiency due to switching states of the electronic device 110 or the housing 100 . According to one embodiment, when the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically separated by the second segment portion 212, the degradation of radiation efficiency caused by switching the state of the electronic device 110 from the unfolded state to the folded state is reduced.

[0051] In one embodiment, when the second conductive part 232 and the third conductive part 233 are electrically separated, the (3-2) radiation efficiency 432 has a smaller degradation amount from the (3-1) radiation efficiency 431, which is the radiation efficiency in the deployed state, compared to the (2-2) radiation efficiency 422. For example, the (3-2)th radiation efficiency 432 is reduced from the (3-1)th radiation efficiency 431 by about 3 dB. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 uses the switch circuit 240 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 when in a folded state and when being held, and otherwise uses the switch circuit 240 to electrically separate the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233.

[0052] 4a to 4c, a segment is not formed at the second point 222 of the first housing 101 and the second point 222 is connected to the ground, thereby reducing the reduction in radiation efficiency due to the user's grip.

[0053] FIG. 5 shows the antenna radiation performance for different frequency bands according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to both Figures 2a and 5, in one embodiment, the second point 222 of the first housing 101 is connected to ground, and the wireless communication circuit 270 controls the switch circuit 240 to control the electrical connection between the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233, thereby reducing changes in radiation performance due to user gripping. For example, FIG. 5 shows a state in which the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically connected using the switch circuit 240.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the segment is omitted at the second point 222 of the first housing 101, and the second point 222 is connected to the ground, thereby reducing the reduction in radiation efficiency in the mid-band (e.g., approximately 1700 MHz to approximately 2700 MHz) due to user holding. According to one embodiment, compared to the first radiation efficiency 511 in the unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 1a) and the second radiation efficiency 512 in the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), the third radiation efficiency 513 when held in the left hand and the fourth radiation efficiency 514 when held in the right hand in the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b) have a change amount less than a predetermined value. For example, in the approximately 2500 MHz frequency band, the third radiation efficiency 513 and the fourth radiation efficiency 514 due to user holding have a difference of approximately 4 dB or less from the first radiation efficiency 511 and the second radiation efficiency 512, but the difference between the radiation efficiencies is not limited to the above example.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the second conductive portion 232 and the third conductive portion 233 are electrically connected to each other, thereby reducing the deterioration of the reflection coefficient in the mid-band (for example, about 1700 MHz to about 2700 MHz) caused by the user's grip. According to one embodiment, the third reflection coefficient 523 for left-handed grip and the fourth reflection coefficient 524 for right-handed grip in the mid-band each have a reflection coefficient of approximately −25 dB or less.

[0056] FIG. 6a shows an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6b shows the structure of an additional switch circuit of FIG. 6a according to one embodiment. Referring to both Figures 6a and 6b, an electronic device 110 according to one embodiment includes a housing 100 including a wireless communication circuit 670 (e.g., wireless communication circuit 270 in Figure 2a) disposed on a PCB 660 (e.g., PCB 260 in Figure 2a), a first housing 101, a second housing 102, and a connecting portion 103 (or hinge structure). The same or substantially the same components as those described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a first segment 611 formed at a first point on the first edge 101A. According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 is connected to ground at a second point 622 on the second edge 101B. According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a first conductive portion 631 located between the first segment 611 and the second point 622 along the first side.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 is connected to ground at a third point 623 on the fourth edge 102B. According to one embodiment, the second housing 106 includes a second segment 612 formed at one point on the fourth edge 102B, a second conductive portion 632 located between the second segment 612 and the fifth segment 615 along the second side, and a third conductive portion 633 separated from the second conductive portion 632 by the second segment 612. According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 includes a fifth segment 615 positioned at one end of the second conductive portion 632 on the third edge 102A and a sixth conductive portion 636 separated from the second conductive portion 632 by the fifth segment 615.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a first switch circuit 641 that connects the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633 . Unless conflicting with what has been previously described, the description of switch circuit 240 of FIG. 2a also applies to first switch circuit 641. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes an additional switch circuit 643 that connects the second conductive portion 632 and the sixth conductive portion 636 . According to one embodiment, electronic device 110 includes at least one sensor. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 (or at least one processor) is electrically connected to at least one sensor, the first switch circuit 641, and the additional switch circuit 643.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuitry 670 senses a user's grip on the housing 100 using at least one sensor. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 controls the first switch circuit 641 and / or the additional switch circuit 643 based on a grip on the housing 100 sensed via at least one sensor. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 controls the electrical connection relationship between the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633 by controlling the first switch circuit 641. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 controls the electrical connection relationship between the second conductive portion 632 and the sixth conductive portion 636 by controlling the additional switch circuit 643 .

[0061] For example, when the wireless communication circuit 670 detects the user's grip on the second housing 102 using at least one sensor, it controls the first switch circuit 641 and / or the additional switch circuit 643 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633 or the second conductive portion 632 and the sixth conductive portion 636. The wireless communication circuit 670 can reduce the degradation of antenna performance due to the influence of the human body by controlling the first switch circuit 641 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633, or by controlling the additional switch circuit 643 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 632 and the sixth conductive portion 636.

[0062] According to another example, when the housing 100 is switched from the unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 1a) to the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), the wireless communication circuit 670 electrically separates the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633 by controlling the first switch circuit 641. When the housing 100 is in the folded state, the wireless communication circuit 670 can minimize parasitic resonance by controlling the first switch circuit 641 to electrically separate the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 transmits and receives wireless communication signals by powering the first conductive portion 631 through a fourth point 624 on the first conductive portion 631 adjacent to the first segment 611 . For example, the first segment 611 and the fourth point 624 are adjacently disposed with a distance of about 5 mm or less, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, electronic device 110 includes a tuner 650 (eg, tuner 250 of FIG. 2a) in a path connecting fourth point 624 of first conductive portion 631 to the wireless communication circuit. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 controls the tuner 650 to control the frequency and / or phase of the wireless communication signal transmitted and received via the first conductive portion 631.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a fifth conductive portion 635 separated from the first conductive portion 631 by the first segment portion 611 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 is electrically connected to ground through a fifth point 625 on the fifth conductive portion 635 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 transmits and receives wireless communication signals by applying power to the sixth point 626 on the fifth conductive portion 635 . According to one embodiment, when the housing 100 is in a folded state, the wireless communication circuit 670 transmits and receives signals in a predetermined frequency band (e.g., 2200 MHz) through at least a portion of the housing 100 by supplying power to the first conductive portion 631 and / or the fifth conductive portion 635. For example, the wireless communication circuit 670 transmits and receives a first signal by supplying power to the fourth point 624 of the first conductive portion 631, and transmits and receives a second signal by supplying power to the sixth point 626 of the fifth conductive portion 635.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the third point 623 and the second segment 612 are located adjacent to each other. For example, the third point 623 and the second segment 612 are formed adjacent to each other within about 5 mm, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the second point 622 of the first housing 101 and the third point 623 of the second housing 102 are arranged to correspond to each other in the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), but the arrangement of each point is not limited thereto and they may also be arranged so as not to correspond to each other.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 6b, in one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 controls the additional switch circuit 643 via a control signal. According to one embodiment, additional switch circuitry 643 is located on PCB 660 . According to one embodiment, the sixth conductive portion 636 and the second conductive portion 632 are electrically connected via an additional switch circuit 643 . According to an embodiment, the additional switch circuit 643 is electrically connected to the second conductive portion 632 while being connected to the sixth conductive portion 636, or is disconnected. As another example, the sixth conductive portion 636 is electrically connected to ground via the additional switch circuit 643 or the lumped element 690. According to another embodiment, the additional switch circuit 643 is electrically connected to the sixth conductive portion 636 while being connected to the second conductive portion 632, or is disconnected. As another example, the second conductive portion 632 is electrically connected to ground via an additional switch circuit 643 or a lumped element 690 .

[0067] FIG. 7a shows, as an example, the electronic device and antenna radiation performance in a state where the switch circuit in the electronic device of FIG. 6a is closed, and FIG. 7b shows, as an example, the electronic device and antenna radiation performance in a state where the switch circuit in the electronic device of FIG. 6a is open. Referring to both Figures 7a and 7b, when the electronic device 110 in one embodiment is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 1b), the wireless communication circuit 670 transmits and / or receives signals in a predetermined frequency band by supplying power to the first housing 101. For example, when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state, the wireless communication circuit 670 supplies power to the first housing 101 to transmit and / or receive signals in the approximately 800 MHz band.

[0068] Referring to Figures 6a and 7a, when the second conductive part 632 and the third conductive part 633 are electrically connected via the first switch circuit 640 in one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 may supply power to the first housing 101, which may cause a parasitic resonance 770 (or a parasitic component) in a frequency band outside a predetermined frequency band (e.g., approximately 800 MHz or approximately 2700 MHz). For example, when the second conductive part 632 and the third conductive part 633 are electrically connected and the wireless communication circuit 670 supplies power to the first housing 101, a parasitic resonance of approximately -5.5db may occur in the approximately 800 MHz band. Referring to both Figures 6a and 7b, when the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633 are electrically separated by the second segment portion 612 in one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 670 may power the first housing 101, thereby preventing parasitic resonance in frequency bands outside a predetermined frequency band (e.g., approximately 800 MHz or approximately 2700 MHz). According to another embodiment, when the second conductive portion 632 and the third conductive portion 633 are electrically separated by the second segment portion 612, the wireless communication circuit 670 can supply power to the first housing 101, thereby reducing parasitic resonance that occurs in frequency bands outside the specified frequency band.

[0069] FIG. 8a shows an electronic device including a first switch circuit connected to a first housing and a second switch circuit connected to a second housing according to one embodiment, and FIG. 8b shows an electronic device utilizing the first housing and the second housing as antenna radiators according to one embodiment. Referring to both Figures 8a and 8b, an electronic device 110 according to one embodiment includes a housing 100 including a wireless communication circuit 870 (e.g., wireless communication circuit 270 in Figure 2a) disposed on a PCB 860 (e.g., PCB 260 in Figure 2a), a first housing 101, a second housing 102, and a connecting portion 103. The same or substantially the same components as those described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 is connected to ground at the second point 822 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a first segment 811 formed at a first point on the first edge 101A, a fourth segment 814 formed at a point on the second edge 101B, a first conductive portion 831 located between the first segment 811 and the fourth segment 814 along the first side, and a fourth conductive portion 834 separated from the first conductive portion 831 by the fourth segment 814. According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 is connected to ground at a third point 823 on the fourth edge 102B. According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 includes a second segment 812 formed at one point on the fourth edge 102B, a second conductive portion 832 extending from the second segment 812 along the second side to the third edge 102A, and a third conductive portion 833 spaced apart from the second conductive portion 832 by the second segment 812.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a first switch circuit 841 that connects the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 is electrically connected to the first switch circuit 841 and at least one sensor (eg, the sensor module 976 of FIG. 9). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the electrical connection relationship between the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833 by controlling the first switch circuit 841 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuitry 870 senses a user's grip on the housing 100 using at least one sensor.

[0072] For example, when the wireless communication circuit 870 detects the user's grip on the second housing 102 using at least one sensor, it controls the first switch circuit 841 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833. The wireless communication circuit 870 controls the first switch circuit 841 to electrically connect the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833, thereby reducing the degradation of antenna performance caused by the influence of the human body.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a second switch circuit 842 that connects the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 is electrically connected to the second switch circuit 841 and the at least one sensor. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the electrical connection relationship between the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834 by controlling the second switch circuit 842. For example, when the wireless communication circuit 870 detects the user's grip on the first housing 101 using at least one sensor, it controls the second switch circuit 842 to electrically connect the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834. The wireless communication circuit 870 controls the second switch circuit 842 to electrically connect the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834, thereby reducing the degradation of antenna performance caused by the influence of the human body.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the first switch circuit 841 and / or the second switch circuit 842 by sensing a grip on at least a portion of the housing 100 when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state. For example, when the electronic device 110 is in a folded state, by sensing a grip on at least a portion of the housing 100, the first switch circuit 841 and / or the second switch circuit 842 are controlled to electrically connect the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834, and to electrically connect the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits and receives wireless communication signals by powering the first conductive portion 831 through a fourth point 824 on the first conductive portion 831 adjacent to the first segment 811. For example, the first segment 811 and the fourth point 824 are adjacently disposed with a distance of about 10 mm or less, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 includes a tuner (or switch) 850 on a path electrically connecting the fourth point 824 of the first conductive portion 831 to the wireless communication circuit. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the tuner 850 to control the frequency and / or phase of the wireless communication signal transmitted and received via the first conductive portion 831.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a fifth conductive portion 835 separated from the first conductive portion 831 by the first segment portion 811 . According to one embodiment, the first housing 101 includes a third segment 813 disposed at one end of the fifth conductive portion 835 at the first edge 101A. According to one embodiment, wireless communication circuitry 870 transmits and receives wireless communication signals by applying power to sixth point 826 on fifth conductive portion 835 . For example, the wireless communication circuit 870 can supply power to a sixth point 826 on the fifth conductive portion 835 adjacent to the third segment 813 within approximately 10 mm, but the power supply point is not limited to the above example.

[0077] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state, the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits and receives signals in a predetermined frequency band (e.g., approximately 2200 MHz) through at least a portion of the housing 100 by supplying power to the first conductive portion 831 and / or the fifth conductive portion 835. For example, the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits and receives a first signal by supplying power to the fourth point 824 of the first conductive portion 831, and transmits and receives a second signal by supplying power to the sixth point 826 of the fifth conductive portion 835. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the first switch circuit 841 to electrically separate or connect the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833.

[0078] According to one embodiment, when the housing 100 is switched from the unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 1a) to the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), the wireless communication circuit 870 electrically separates the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833 by controlling the first switch circuit 841. When the housing 100 is switched from the unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 1a) to the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), the wireless communication circuit 870 electrically separates the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834 by controlling the second switch circuit 842.

[0079] According to one embodiment, when the housing 100 is in a folded state, the wireless communication circuit 870 can reduce parasitic resonance flowing into the second housing 102 by controlling the first switch circuit 841 to electrically isolate the second conductive part 832 and the third conductive part 833. According to one embodiment, when the housing 100 is in a folded state, the wireless communication circuit 870 can reduce parasitic resonance flowing into the second housing 102 by controlling the second switch circuit 842 to electrically isolate the first conductive part 831 and the fourth conductive part 834. According to one embodiment, the third point 823 and the second segment 812 are located adjacent to each other. For example, the third point 823 and the second segment 812 are formed adjacent to each other within about 5 mm, but are not limited thereto.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the second housing 102 includes a fifth segment 815 corresponding to the first segment 811 and a sixth segment 816 corresponding to the third segment 813 on the third edge 102A. In one embodiment, a sixth conductive portion 836 is located between the fifth segment 815 and the sixth segment 816 . According to one embodiment, the connector further includes a seventh conductive portion 837 extending from the sixth segment 816 adjacent to the hinge structure 103 . According to another embodiment (not shown), wireless communication circuit 270 transmits and receives signals in a predetermined frequency band by supplying power to sixth conductive portion 836 and / or seventh conductive portion 837. At least a portion of sixth conductive portion 836 and / or seventh conductive portion 837 is powered by wireless communication circuit 270 and operates as an antenna radiator.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 further includes an internal switch circuit adjacent to the fourth point 824, the sixth point 826, and the points where the sixth conductive portion 836 and the seventh conductive portion 837 are powered by the wireless communication circuit 870. According to one embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits or receives a signal by supplying power to the fourth point 824 of the first conductive part 831, the second conductive part 832 is electrically floated by the wireless communication circuit 870 controlling the internal switch circuit to disconnect it from the power supply point. According to one embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits or receives a signal by supplying power to the fourth point 824 of the first conductive part 831 and / or the sixth point 826 of the fifth conductive part 835, the second conductive part 832 and / or the sixth conductive part 836 are electrically floated by the wireless communication circuit 870 controlling an internal switch circuit to disconnect the power supply point. In this case, according to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the second switch circuit 842 via a control signal to electrically connect the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834, and controls the first switch circuit 841 to electrically separate the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833.

[0082] According to another embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits or receives signals by supplying power to the second conductive portion 832 and / or the sixth conductive portion 836, the first conductive portion 831 and / or the fifth conductive portion 835 are electrically floated by the wireless communication circuit 870 controlling an internal switch circuit to disconnect them from the power supply point. In this case, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the first switch circuit 841 via a control signal to electrically connect the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833, and controls the second switch circuit 842 to electrically separate the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834. In response to control of wireless communication circuitry 870 as described above, electronic device 110 of FIG. 8a operates substantially identically to electronic device 110 of FIG. 2a.

[0083] The electronic device 110 of FIG. 8a may be referenced by the electronic device 110 of FIG. 2a through the operation of the wireless communication circuitry 870. According to one embodiment, the second point 822 of the first housing 101 and the third point 823 of the second housing 102 are positioned to correspond to each other in the folded state, but the positioning of each point is not limited to this. According to one embodiment, the fourth segment 814 of the first housing 101 and the second segment 812 of the second housing 102 are arranged to correspond to each other in the folded state (e.g., FIG. 1b), but the arrangement of each point is not limited to this.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 8b, in one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits and / or receives signals in a predetermined frequency band by powering at least a portion of the first housing 101 and / or the second housing 102 when the electronic device 110 is in the deployed state (e.g., FIG. 2a). For example, when the electronic device 110 is in the unfolded state, the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits and / or receives signals in a predetermined frequency band by supplying power to the first conductive portion 831, the fifth conductive portion 835, the second conductive portion 832, and the sixth conductive portion 836. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuitry 870 transmits and / or receives signals in a predetermined frequency band by powering at least a portion of one of the first housing 101 or the second housing 102 when the electronic device 110 is in a folded state (e.g., FIG. 2b). For example, when the electronic device 110 is in the folded state, the wireless communication circuit 870 transmits and / or receives signals in a predetermined frequency band by supplying power to the first conductive portion 831 and the fifth conductive portion 835.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 870 controls the first switch circuit 841 and / or the second switch circuit 842 based on the user's grip position. For example, when the user's grip is concentrated on the first housing 101, the wireless communication circuit 870 electrically connects the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834 by controlling the second switch circuit 842, and electrically separates the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833 by controlling the first switch circuit 841. According to another example, when the user's grip is concentrated on the second housing 102, the wireless communication circuit 870 electrically separates the first conductive portion 831 and the fourth conductive portion 834 by controlling the second switch circuit 842, and electrically connects the second conductive portion 832 and the third conductive portion 833 by controlling the first switch circuit 841.

[0086] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device 901 in a network environment 900 according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 9, in a network environment 900, an electronic device 901 communicates with an electronic device 902 via a first network 998 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device 904 or a server 908 via a second network 999 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network).

[0087] According to one embodiment, electronic device 901 communicates with electronic device 904 via server 908 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 901 includes a processor 920, a memory 930, an input module 950, an acoustic output module 955, a display module 960, an audio module 970, a sensor module 976, an interface 977, a connection terminal 978, a haptic module 979, a camera module 980, a power management module 988, a battery 989, a communication module 990, a subscriber identity module 996, or an antenna module 997. In some embodiments, electronic device 901 may omit at least one of these components (eg, connection terminal 978) or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 976, camera module 980, or antenna module 997) may be integrated into one component (eg, display module 960).

[0088] The processor 920 may, for example, execute software (e.g., program 940) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 901 connected to the processor 920 and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 920 stores instructions or data received from other components (e.g., the sensor module 976 or the communication module 990) in the volatile memory 932, processes the instructions or data stored in the volatile memory 932, and stores the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 934.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the processor 920 may include a main processor 921 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 923 (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that may operate independently or in conjunction with the main processor 921. For example, if electronic device 901 includes a main processor 921 and an auxiliary processor 923, the auxiliary processor 923 may be configured to use less power than main processor 921 or to be specialized for certain functions. The auxiliary processor 923 may be implemented as separate from or as part of the main processor 921 .

[0090] The auxiliary processor 923 controls at least a portion of the functionality or state associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device 901 (e.g., the display module 960, the sensor module 976, or the communication module 990), for example, on behalf of the main processor 921 while the main processor 921 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor 921 while the main processor 921 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 923 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 980 or the communication module 990). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 923 (eg, a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.

[0091] Artificial intelligence models are generated through machine learning. Such learning may take place, for example, on the electronic device 901 itself where the artificial intelligence model is implemented, or may be performed by a separate server (eg, server 908). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the aforementioned examples. The artificial intelligence model includes multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be one of, but is not limited to, 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 the above. The artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to or instead of hardware structures.

[0092] The memory 930 stores a variety of data used by at least one component of the electronic device 901 (e.g., the processor 920 or the sensor module 976). Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 940) and its associated instructions. The memory 930 may include volatile memory 932 or non-volatile memory 934 . The programs 940 are stored as software in the memory 930 and include, for example, an operating system 942 , middleware 944 , or applications 946 .

[0093] The input module 950 receives instructions or data from outside the electronic device 901 (eg, from a user) for use by components of the electronic device 901 (eg, the processor 920). The input module 950 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen). The audio output module 955 outputs an audio signal outside the electronic device 901 . The audio output module 955 includes, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speakers are used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver is used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from or as part of the speaker.

[0094] The display module 960 visually presents information external to the electronic device 901 (eg, to a user). The display module 960 includes, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and control circuitry for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 960 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by the touch. The audio module 970 converts sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to one embodiment, audio module 970 acquires sound via input module 950 or outputs sound via audio output module 955 or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 902) (e.g., speakers or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to electronic device 901.

[0095] The sensor module 976 senses an operating condition of the electronic device 901 (eg, power or temperature) or an external environmental condition (eg, user condition) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed condition. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 976 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. Interface 977 supports one or more predetermined protocols that can be used to connect electronic device 901 directly or wirelessly with external electronic devices (eg, electronic device 902). According to one embodiment, the interface 977 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0096] The connection terminal 978 includes a connector through which the electronic device 901 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 902). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 978 may include, for example, an HDMI (registered trademark) connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector). The haptics module 979 converts the electrical signals into mechanical (eg, vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that can be perceived by the user through touch or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptics module 979 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device. The camera module 980 captures still and video images. According to one embodiment, camera module 980 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0097] The power management module 988 manages the power supplied to the electronic device 901 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 988 is implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The battery 989 provides power to at least one element of the electronic device 901 . According to one embodiment, battery 989 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0098] The communication module 990 supports the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 901 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 902, the electronic device 904, or the server 908) and communication via the established communication channel. Communications module 990 may include one or more communications processors that operate independently of processor 920 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) or wireless communications. According to one embodiment, the communication module 990 may include a wireless communication module 992 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 994 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).

[0099] The appropriate one of these communication modules communicates with an external electronic device 904 via a first network 998 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 999 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented in multiple separate components (eg, multiple chips).

[0100] The wireless communication module 992 identifies or authenticates the electronic device 901 within a communication network, such as a first network 998 or a second network 999, using subscriber information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in a subscriber identification module 996. The wireless communication module 992 supports 5G networks beyond 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR connection technologies support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), terminal power minimization and massive terminal connections (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module 992 supports, for example, a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate.

[0101] The wireless communication module 992 supports various technologies for ensuring performance in high frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.

[0102] The wireless communication module 992 supports various requirements defined by the electronic device 901, an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 904), or a network system (eg, second network 999). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 992 supports a "Peak data rate" (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or "U-plane latency" (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) of 0.5 ms or less each, or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0103] The antenna module 997 transmits or receives signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, antenna module 997 includes an antenna that includes a radiator that is made of electrical conductors or conductive patterns formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 997 includes multiple antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for the communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 998 or the second network 999 is selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 990. Signals or power are transmitted or received between the communication module 990 and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna.

[0104] According to some embodiments, other components besides the radiator (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may additionally be formed as part of the antenna module 997 . According to various embodiments, the antenna module 997 forms an mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, an mmWave antenna module includes 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 predetermined high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the predetermined high frequency band. At least some of the above components are connected to each other by a peripheral communication method (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) to exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0105] According to one embodiment, instructions or data are sent or received between the electronic device 901 and the external electronic device 904 via a server 908 connected to a second network 999 . Each of the electronic devices (902 or 904) can be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device 901. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on electronic device 901 are performed on one or more of external electronic devices (902, 904, or 908). For example, if electronic device 901 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 901 can request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of that function or service instead of, or in addition to, performing the function or service itself.

[0106] The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or additional functions or services associated with the request, and communicate the results of that performance to the electronic device 901. The electronic device 901 processes the results either directly or additionally and provides them as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEc) or client-server computing technologies may be used. The electronic device 901 provides ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.

[0107] In other embodiments, the external electronic device 904 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 908 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 904 or server 908 may be included in a second network 999 . The electronic device 901 can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technologies.

[0108] The term "module" as used in various embodiments herein may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally constructed component or the smallest unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0109] Various embodiments herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 940) that includes one or more instructions stored on a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., internal memory 936 or external memory 938) (e.g., electronic device 901). For example, a processor (eg, processor 920) of a machine (eg, electronic device 901) retrieves and executes at least one instruction from one or more stored instructions from a storage medium. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function in accordance with the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that may be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves); this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently on the storage medium and data being stored temporarily.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the methods according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded as commodities between sellers and buyers. A computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store®) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product is at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated on a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0111] According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., modules or programs) may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be located separately in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the aforementioned components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Additionally or alternatively, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in a manner that is the same as or similar to that performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0112] A foldable electronic device (e.g., electronic device 110 in FIG. 1a) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first housing (e.g., first housing 101 in FIG. 1a) forming a first side of the electronic device, a second housing (e.g., second housing 102 in FIG. 1a) forming a second side corresponding to the first side, and a hinge structure (e.g., connecting portion 103 in FIG. 1a) connecting the first housing and the second housing, and the housing (e.g., housing 110 in FIG. 1a) can be switched between a folding state and an unfolding state around the hinge structure. 2a) and a second edge (e.g., second edge 101B in FIG. 2a) extending perpendicularly from the first edge, the second side includes a third edge (e.g., third edge 102A in FIG. 2a) corresponding to the first edge, and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth edge 102B in FIG. 2a) corresponding to the second edge and extending perpendicularly from the third edge, the first housing includes a first segment (e.g., first segment 211 in FIG. 2a) formed at a first point on the first edge, a second point on the second edge (e.g., second segment 212 in FIG. 2a) connected to ground, and the second housing includes a third point (e.g., third point 223 in FIG. 2a) connected to ground on the fourth edge, a second segment (e.g., second segment 212 in FIG. 2a) formed at a point on the fourth edge, a second conductive portion (e.g., second conductive portion 232 in FIG. 2a) extending from the second segment to the third edge along the second side, and a third conductive portion (e.g., third conductive portion 233 in FIG. 2a) spaced apart from the second conductive portion by the second conductive portion; The device includes a switch circuit (e.g., switch circuit 240 in FIG. 2a) connecting the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion, and at least one processor (e.g., processor 920 in FIG. 9) electrically connected to the switch circuit, wherein the at least one processor transmits and receives a first signal by supplying power to the first conductive portion through a fourth point (e.g., fourth point 224 in FIG. 2a) adjacent to the first segment of the first conductive portion, and when it detects a grip on the housing, controls the switch circuit to electrically connect the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion.

[0113] A foldable electronic device according to one embodiment includes at least one sensor, and the at least one processor may sense a grip on the housing using the at least one sensor. According to one embodiment, the third point and the second segment of the second housing may be disposed adjacent to each other. According to one embodiment, the first signal may include an 800 MHz frequency band. According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device includes a tuner (e.g., tuner 250 in FIG. 2a) adjacent to the fourth point and connected to the first conductive portion, and at least one processor may control the phase of the first signal by controlling the tuner.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may sense a grip on the housing by measuring a reflection coefficient via a tuner. According to one embodiment, the first housing includes a fifth conductive portion (e.g., fifth conductive portion 235 in FIG. 2a) separated from the first conductive portion by a first segment, and the at least one processor can transmit and receive the second signal by powering a point on the fifth conductive portion. According to one embodiment, the first housing may include a third segment (eg, third segment 213 in FIG. 2a) disposed at one end of the fifth conductive portion at the first edge. According to one embodiment, the ground may be electrically connected to a point on the fifth conductive portion. According to one embodiment, when the housing is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, the at least one processor may control the switch circuit to electrically separate the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion.

[0115] A foldable electronic device (e.g., electronic device 110 in FIG. 1a) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first housing (e.g., first housing 101 in FIG. 1a) forming a first side of the electronic device, a second housing (e.g., second housing 102 in FIG. 1a) forming a second side corresponding to the first side, and a hinge structure (e.g., connecting portion 103 in FIG. 1a) connecting the first housing and the second housing, and the housing (e.g., housing 100 in FIG. 1a) can be switched between a folding state and an unfolding state around the hinge structure. The first side is a The first housing includes a first edge (e.g., first edge 101A in FIG. 8a) and a second edge (e.g., second edge 101B in FIG. 8a) extending perpendicularly from the first edge, the second side includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge (e.g., fourth edge 102B in FIG. 8a) corresponding to the second edge and extending perpendicularly from the third edge (e.g., third edge 102A in FIG. 8a), the first housing includes a first segment (e.g., first segment 811 in FIG. 8a) formed at a first point on the first edge, a fourth segment (e.g., fourth segment 814 in FIG. 8a) formed at a second point (e.g., second point 822 in FIG. 8a) on the second edge, and the first The second housing includes a first conductive portion (e.g., first conductive portion 831 in FIG. 8a) connecting the first segment and the fourth segment along the side and a fourth conductive portion (e.g., fourth conductive portion 834 in FIG. 8a) spaced apart from the first conductive portion by the fourth segment, and the second housing includes a second segment (e.g., second segment 824 in FIG. 8a) formed at one point of the fourth edge, a second conductive portion (e.g., second conductive portion 832 in FIG. 8a) extending from the second segment to the third edge along the second side, and a third conductive portion (e.g., third conductive portion 833 in FIG. 8a) spaced apart from the second conductive portion by the second segment, and is electrically connected to the second edge and the fourth edge. a first switch circuit (e.g., first switch circuit 841 in FIG. 8a) connecting the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion; and at least one processor (e.g., processor 920 in FIG. 9) electrically connected to the first switch circuit and the second switch circuit, wherein the at least one processor detects a grip on the housing, and when a grip on the first housing is detected, controls the first switch circuit to electrically connect the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion, and when a grip on the second housing is detected, controls the first switch circuit toThe second conductive portion and the third conductive portion can be electrically connected by controlling the second switch circuit.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the ground may be connected to the fourth edge adjacent to the second segment and connected to the second edge adjacent to the fourth segment. According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device includes at least one sensor, and the at least one processor may use the at least one sensor to sense a grip on the housing. According to one embodiment, the at least one sensor may include at least one of a grip sensor and a proximity light sensor. According to one embodiment, the first housing includes a fifth conductive portion (e.g., fifth conductive portion 835 in FIG. 8a) separated from the first conductive portion by a first segment, and the at least one processor can transmit and receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by supplying power to a point on the fifth conductive portion.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the first housing may include a third segment (eg, third segment 813 in FIG. 8a) disposed at one end of the fifth conductive portion at the first edge. According to one embodiment, the second housing includes a fifth segment extending from the second conductive portion and a sixth conductive portion extending from the fifth segment (e.g., sixth conductive portion 836 in FIG. 8a), and the foldable electronic device includes a third switch circuit connecting the second conductive portion and the sixth conductive portion, and at least one processor can electrically connect the second conductive portion and the sixth conductive portion by controlling the third switch circuit. According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may transmit and receive signals in a predetermined frequency band by powering the first conductive portion through a fourth point adjacent to the first segment of the first conductive portion. According to one embodiment, the signal processing device includes a tuner connected to the first conductive portion adjacent to the fourth point, and the at least one processor may control the phase of the signal by controlling the tuner. According to one embodiment, when the housing is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, the at least one processor may control a first switch circuit to electrically separate the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion, and control a second switch circuit to electrically separate the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion.

[0118] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to various embodiments, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, which is defined not by the detailed description and embodiments but by the appended claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0119] 100 Housing (foldable housing) 101 First Housing 101A First edge 101B 2nd edge 102 Second Housing 102A Third edge 102B Fourth edge 103 Connection part 110 Electronic equipment 130 Hinge cover 134 Sensor Area 160 Display (foldable display) 161 1st area 162 Second area 163 folding regions 165 Sub-display 180 rear camera 211 First Segment 212 Second Segment 213 Third Segment 215 5th Segment 216 6th Segment 222 Second Location 223 Third Location 224 Location 4 231 First conductive part 232 Second conductive part 233 Third conductive part 234 Fourth Conductive Section 235 5th Conductive Section 237 7th Conductive Section 240 Switch Circuit 250 Tuner 260 PCB 270 Wireless communication circuit 290 Lumped Element 291 First lumped element 292 Second lumped element 1011 First side member 1013 1st rear cover 1021 Second side member 1023 Second rear cover

Claims

1. A foldable electronic device, a housing including a first housing forming a first side of the foldable electronic device, a second housing forming a second side corresponding to the first side, and a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing, the housing being switchable between a folding state and an unfolding state around the hinge structure; Here, the first side includes a first edge and a second edge extending perpendicularly from the first edge, the second side includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge and extending perpendicularly from the third edge, the first housing includes a first segment formed at a first point on the first edge, a second point connected to ground on the second edge, and a first conductive portion connecting the first segment and the second point along the first side; the second housing includes a third point connected to the ground on the fourth edge, a second segmented portion formed at a point on the fourth edge, a second conductive portion extending from the second segmented portion to the third edge along the second side, and a third conductive portion spaced apart from the second conductive portion by the second segmented portion, a switch circuit connecting the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion; at least one processor electrically connected to the switch circuit; The at least one processor transmitting and receiving a first signal by supplying power to the first conductive portion through a fourth point adjacent to the first segment of the first conductive portion; The foldable electronic device, wherein when a grip on the housing is detected, the switch circuit is controlled to electrically connect the second conductive part and the third conductive part.

2. further comprising at least one sensor; The foldable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor senses a grip on the housing using the at least one sensor.

3. The foldable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the third point of the second housing and the second segment are disposed adjacent to each other.

4. The foldable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first signal includes an 800 MHz frequency band.

5. a tuner adjacent to the fourth point and connected to the first conductive portion, The foldable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor controls the phase of the first signal by controlling the tuner.

6. The foldable electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the at least one processor senses a grip on the housing by measuring a reflection coefficient via the tuner.

7. the first housing further includes a fifth conductive portion spaced apart from the first conductive portion by the first segment portion; The foldable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor transmits and receives the second signal by supplying power to a point of the fifth conductive portion.

8. The foldable electronic device of claim 7 , wherein the first housing further comprises a third segment disposed at one end of the fifth conductive portion at the first edge.

9. The foldable electronic device of claim 7 , wherein the ground is electrically connected to a point on the fifth conductive portion.

10. When the housing is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, The foldable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor electrically separates the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion by controlling the switch circuit.

11. the first housing further includes a fourth segment formed adjacent to the second point and a fourth conductive portion spaced apart from the first conductive portion by the fourth segment, the second switch circuit further includes a ground electrically connected to the second edge portion and the fourth edge portion, and a second switch circuit connecting the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion; 2. The foldable electronic device of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor electrically connects the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion by controlling the second switch circuit when the at least one processor detects a grip on the first housing.

12. The foldable electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the ground is connected to the fourth edge portion adjacent to the second segment and connected to the second edge portion adjacent to the fourth segment.

13. further comprising at least one sensor; The foldable electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the at least one processor uses the at least one sensor to sense a grip on the housing.

14. The foldable electronic device of claim 13 , wherein the at least one sensor includes at least one of a grip sensor and a proximity illuminance sensor.

15. When the housing is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, The at least one processor controlling the second switch circuit to electrically separate the first conductive portion from the fourth conductive portion; The foldable electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the second conductive part and the third conductive part are electrically separated by controlling the switch circuit.

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