Electronic device including sensor

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a window member comprising a light-transmitting region, a sensor positioned in a first direction relative to the window member and positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the light-transmitting region, a lens member positioned between the window member and the sensor, and a diffuse reflection region applied to the lens member such that at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member is diffusely reflected. Various other embodiments may also be possible.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices including sensors. Background Technology

[0003] An electronic device may include various types of sensors. Some of the sensors included in the electronic device may be sensors for sensing the device's surrounding environment. By recognizing the device's surrounding environment, the electronic device can be controlled in various ways.

[0004] For example, an electronic device may include a sensor capable of measuring ambient light. The sensor capable of sensing ambient light can be used to control the brightness of a display or to control a camera. The problem to be solved

[0006] A sensor capable of receiving external light and measuring light intensity may be placed in a light-transmitting area. In this case, the sensor may be visible from the outside. To prevent the sensor from being visible from the outside, there may be a method of positioning the sensor so that the exposed portion of the sensor in the light-transmitting area is reduced.

[0007] Additionally, a light-emitting member (e.g., an LED) that generates light can be aligned and placed in the light-transmitting portion. In this case, the sensor may be exposed only partially to the light-transmitting portion.

[0008] As described above, if the sensor is partially exposed in the light-transmitting area or if the sensor is not aligned with the light-transmitting area, light incident in a specific direction may not be transmitted to the sensor.

[0009] If light is not transmitted to the sensor, it may fail to detect the amount of light around the electronic device, even if the light intensity is high. This can cause malfunctions in various components (e.g., displays, cameras) that are controlled using light intensity information.

[0010] Various embodiments disclosed in this document may provide a sensor structure capable of transmitting light to a sensor even without aligning the sensor with a light-transmitting portion, and an electronic device including the same. means of solving the problem

[0012] An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a window member comprising a light-transmitting region, a sensor positioned in a first direction relative to the window member and positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the light-transmitting region, a lens member positioned between the window member and the sensor, and a diffuse reflection region applied to the lens member such that at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member is diffusely reflected.

[0013] A sensor structure according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a support member including an opening, a lens member including a first region inserted into the opening, a sensor positioned in a first direction with respect to the lens member and positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the center of the first region, and a diffuse reflection region applied to the lens member such that at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member is diffusely reflected.

[0014] An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may include a window member comprising a light-transmitting region, a sensor positioned in a first direction relative to the window member and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the light-transmitting region, a lens member positioned between the window member and the sensor, and a total reflection region formed such that light incident on the lens member can be total reflected within the lens member, and the total reflection region may be formed such that a cross-section has at least five faces. Effects of the invention

[0016] According to the various embodiments disclosed in this document, light can be smoothly transmitted to the sensor even if the sensor is not aligned with the light-transmitting portion or if only a portion of the sensor is exposed outside the electronic device. As a result, the functionality of the electronic device using a sensor that senses ambient light levels can be improved. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments. FIG. 2a is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 2b is a perspective view showing the rear of the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 2a. FIG. 3a is a cross-sectional perspective view of a sensor structure according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 3b is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sensor structure according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 3c is a drawing of FIG. 3b viewed from one direction. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating the appearance of a pattern formed on a lens member and a diffuse reflection area according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 5 is a diagram comparing the amount of light incident on a sensor according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sensor structure according to another embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sensor structure according to another embodiment disclosed in this document. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments.

[0020] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0021] In this document, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “or at least one of B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “B, or at least one of C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0024] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0025] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence is performed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0026] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0027] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0028] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0029] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0030] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0031] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0032] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0033] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0034] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0035] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0036] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0037] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0038] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0039] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0040] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0041] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0042] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., 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 a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0043] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0044] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0046] FIG. 2a is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 2b is a perspective view showing the rear of an electronic device shown in FIG. 2a.

[0047] Referring to FIGS. 2a and 2b, an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) comprising a first surface (or front) (210A), a second surface (or rear) (210B), and a side (210C) surrounding the space between the first surface (210A) and the second surface (210B). In other embodiments (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming some of the first surface (210A) of FIG. 2a, the second surface (210B) of FIG. 2b, and the side (210C). According to one embodiment, the first surface (210A) may be formed by a front plate (202) in which at least a portion is substantially transparent. In another embodiment, the front plate (202) may be coupled to the housing (210) to form an internal space together with the housing (210). In various embodiments, the term 'internal space' may mean an internal space of the housing (210) that accommodates at least a portion of the display (201).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the second surface (210B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (211). The back plate (211) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the materials. The side surface (210C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or "side member") (218) comprising a metal and / or polymer, which is combined with the front plate (202) and the back plate (211). In various embodiments, the back plate (211) and the side bezel structure (218) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum).

[0049] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate (202) may include two first regions (210D) (e.g., curved regions) that are curved and seamlessly extended from the first surface (210A) toward the rear plate (211) at both ends of the long edge of the front plate (202). In the illustrated embodiment, the rear plate (211) may include two second regions (210E) (e.g., curved regions) that are curved and seamlessly extended from the second surface (210B) toward the front plate (202) at both ends of the long edge. In various embodiments, the front plate (202) (or the rear plate (211)) may include only one of the first regions (210D) (or the second regions (210E)). In other embodiments, some of the first regions (210D) or the second regions (210E) may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device (200), the side bezel structure (218) may have a first thickness (or width) on the side that does not include the first region (210D) or the second region (210E) as described above (e.g., the side where the connector hole (208) is formed), and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on the side that includes the first region (210D) or the second region (210E) (e.g., the side where the key input device (217) is placed).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (201), an audio module (203, 207, 214), a sensor module (204), a camera module (205, 230), a key input device (217), a light-emitting element (206), and a connector hole (208, 209). In various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., a key input device (217), or a light-emitting element (206)) or additionally include other components.

[0051] The display (201) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (202). In various embodiments, at least a portion of the display (201) may be exposed through the front plate (202) forming the first surface (210A) and the first area (210D) of the side (210C). In various embodiments, the corners of the display (201) may be formed to be generally identical to the adjacent outer shape of the front plate (202). In another embodiment (not shown), to expand the area where the display (201) is exposed, the gap between the outer edge of the display (201) and the outer edge of the front plate (202) may be formed to be generally identical.

[0052] In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening may be formed in a part of the screen display area (e.g., active area) or an area outside the screen display area (e.g., inactive area) of the display (201), and at least one of an audio module (214), a sensor module (204), a camera module (205, 230), and a light-emitting element (206) may be included that are aligned with the recess or the opening. In another embodiment (not shown), at least one of an audio module (214), a sensor module (204), a camera module (205, 230), and a light-emitting element (206) may be included on the back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display (201). In another embodiment (not shown), the display (201) may be combined with or adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor module (204) and / or at least a portion of the key input device (217) may be placed in the first regions (210D) and / or the second regions (210E).

[0053] The audio module (203, 207, 214) may include a microphone hole (203) and a speaker hole (207, 214). A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole (203), and in various embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of sound. The speaker hole (207, 214) may include an external speaker hole (207) and a receiver hole (214) for calls. In various embodiments, the speaker hole (207, 214) and the microphone hole (203) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (207, 214) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0054] The sensor module (204) can generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210), and / or another sensor module (not shown) (e.g., an HRM sensor or a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the second surface (210B) as well as on the first surface (210A) (e.g., a display (201)) of the housing (210). The electronic device (200) may further include at least one of an unillustrated sensor module, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor (204).

[0055] The camera module (205, 230) may include a first camera device (205) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the electronic device (200) and a second camera device (230) disposed on a second surface (210B). The camera module (205, 230) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor and / or an image signal processor. In various embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device (200).

[0056] A key input device (217) may be placed on the side (210C) of the housing (210). In another embodiment, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (217), and the key input devices (217) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (201).

[0057] The light-emitting element (206) may be disposed, for example, on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210). The light-emitting element (206) may, for example, provide state information of the electronic device (200) in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light-emitting element (206) may, for example, provide a light source that is coupled with the operation of the camera module (205). The light-emitting element (206) may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0058] The connector holes (208, 209) may include a first connector hole (208) capable of receiving a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and a second connector hole (e.g., an earphone jack) (209) capable of receiving a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.

[0060] The sensor structure described below (e.g., the sensor structure (300) of FIG. 3a) may include at least one sensor (330). For example, the sensor structure (300) may include a sensor (330) capable of measuring light intensity (e.g., an illuminance sensor (330)). The sensor (330) may be positioned facing the front direction of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2a)) so as to measure the amount of light incident from the front (e.g., the first surface (210A) of FIG. 2a). Additionally, the sensor (330) may be positioned facing the rear direction of the electronic device so as to measure the amount of light incident from the rear (e.g., the second surface (210B) of FIG. 2b).

[0061] In one embodiment, a display (e.g., the display (201) of FIG. 2a) can be controlled using a sensor (330) positioned to face the front of the electronic device. For example, a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) can control the brightness of the display using the amount of light sensed by the sensor (330) positioned on the front of the electronic device. If a high amount of light is sensed by the sensor (330), the processor can set the brightness of the display higher than the reference brightness. If a low amount of light is sensed by the sensor (330), the processor can set the brightness of the display lower than the reference brightness.

[0062] In one embodiment, a camera (e.g., camera (230) of FIG. 2b) can be controlled using a sensor (330) positioned to face the rear of the electronic device. For example, a processor can adjust the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO value of the camera using the amount of light sensed by the sensor (330) positioned on the rear of the electronic device. In some cases, the processor can use the sensor (330) to suppress flicker in the image captured by the camera.

[0063] In one embodiment, a sensor structure (300) including a sensor (330) positioned toward the rear of an electronic device may include a light-emitting member (340). The light-emitting member (340) may include at least one light-emitting element that generates light. The light-emitting element may include, for example, at least one of a light-emitting diode (LED), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a solid laser, an infrared diode (IR diode), or an injection laser diode (ILD). The light-emitting member (340) may be a flash of the electronic device. The light-emitting member (340) may be used for various purposes, such as supplementing insufficient light during camera shooting or providing light in dark places.

[0064] The sensor structure (300) of the various embodiments described in this document can be applied to various electronic devices. For example, the sensor structure (300) can be applied to a bar-shaped electronic device (200) as shown in FIG. 2a. In addition, the sensor structure (300) can be applied to an electronic device in which the housing is configured to be foldable (e.g., a foldable electronic device) or an electronic device in which the housing is configured to be sliding (e.g., a rollable electronic device).

[0066] FIG. 3a is a cross-sectional perspective view of a sensor structure according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 3b is a cross-sectional schematic view of a sensor structure according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 3c is a view of FIG. 3b from one direction. FIG. 3a may be a cross-sectional view along line AA of FIG. 2b. FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating a pattern formed on a lens member and a diffuse reflection region according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 5 is a drawing comparing the amount of light incident on a sensor according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.

[0067] The sensor structure (300) described below may be a sensor structure (300) comprising an illuminance sensor (330) capable of measuring the amount of light incident on the rear surface (e.g., the second surface (210B) of FIG. 2b) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2a). The sensor structure (300) may include the sensor (330) and its surrounding components.

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 3a and 3b, the sensor structure (300) may include a support member (310), a lens member (320), a sensor (330), and a light-emitting member (340). The components of the sensor structure (300) described above are merely examples, and the sensor structure (300) may not include at least one of the components described above and may include other components. The support member (310) of the sensor structure (300) may be, for example, part of a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 2a) that constitutes an electronic device.

[0069] In one embodiment, the sensor structure (300) may be positioned in a first direction (e.g., the -Z direction in FIG. 3b) with respect to the window member (301). The window member (301) may be formed of a material that is at least partially transparent. The window member (301) may be, for example, a camera window that covers at least partially a camera (e.g., the camera (230) in FIG. 2b) positioned on the rear of an electronic device.

[0070] In one embodiment, the window member (301) may include a transparent area (301A) through which light is transmitted and a non-transparent area (301B) through which light is not transmitted. The transparent area (301A) and the non-transparent area (301B) may be distinguished by whether or not light is transmitted. For example, a light-blocking member (302) formed of a material that is difficult for light to transmit (or formed of a material capable of blocking light) may be disposed in the non-transparent area (301B) of the window member (301). The light-blocking member (302) may be, for example, a black matrix layer laminated on the window member (301). The transparent area (301A) may be a portion through which light can be transmitted because the light-blocking member (302) is not disposed therein.

[0071] In one embodiment, the support member (310) may support the lens member (320) of the sensor structure (300). The support member (310) may be positioned in a first direction relative to the window member (301). The support member (310) may include an opening (311). The opening (311) formed in the support member (310) may be formed in a portion corresponding to the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301). Light incident on the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301) may travel in a first direction relative to the support member (310) through the opening (311) formed in the support member (310).

[0072] In one embodiment, the lens member (320) may be positioned so that at least a portion is inserted into the opening (311) of the support member (310). The area of ​​the lens member (320) inserted into the opening (311) of the support member (310) is referred to as the first area (320A). Referring to FIG. 3b, the first area (320A) is the area inserted into the opening (311) corresponding to the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301), so the first area (320A) may face the transmission area (301A). Light incident on the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301) may be incident on the first area (320A) of the lens member (320).

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3b, the lens member (320) may be fixed in position relative to the support member (310). For example, an adhesive member (390) may be placed at the contact portion between the lens member (320) and the support member (310) so that the lens member (320) may be fixed relative to the support member (310). The lens member (320) may be formed of a material that allows at least a portion of it to transmit light. Light incident on the lens member (320) may be refracted or reflected from the surface of the lens member (320). The lens member (320) may be positioned in a first direction relative to the window member (301), and the sensor (330) may be positioned in a first direction relative to the lens member (320). The lens member (320) may be positioned between the sensor (330) and the window member (301). A portion of the light incident on the lens member (320) and refracted or reflected may be transmitted to the sensor (330).

[0074] In one embodiment, the sensor (330) may be positioned in a first direction with respect to the window member (301). Additionally, it may be positioned in a first direction with respect to the lens member (320). The sensor (330) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (350) (PCB) positioned in a first direction with respect to the lens member (320).

[0075] In one embodiment, the sensor (330) may not be aligned with respect to the center of the transparent area (301A) of the window member (301). For example, the sensor (330) may be positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the center of the transparent area (301A) (e.g., the -X direction in FIG. 3b). Referring to FIG. 3c, when viewing the window member (301) from the first direction, a portion of the sensor (330) may be positioned to overlap with the transparent area (301A) of the window member (301). With such a position, it may be difficult to observe the overall shape of the sensor (330) from the outside through the transparent area (301A) of the window member (301). Additionally, another component (e.g., a light-emitting member (340)) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the transparent area (301A) of the window member (301).

[0076] In one embodiment, the light-emitting member (340) may be positioned to face the first region (320A) of the lens member (320). The light-emitting member (340) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (350) positioned in a first direction relative to the lens member (320). For example, the light-emitting member (340) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (350) connected to a sensor (330). To reiterate, the sensor (330) and the light-emitting member (340) may be positioned on a printed circuit board (350) positioned in a first direction relative to the lens member (320).

[0077] In one embodiment, the light-emitting member (340) may be positioned so that its center is aligned with the center of the transmission area (301A). Light generated from the light-emitting member (340) may pass through the first area (320A) of the lens member (320) and be emitted outside the electronic device through the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301). Referring to FIG. 3b, the first area (320A) of the lens member (320) may include a certain pattern (321) so that the light generated from the light-emitting member (340) is concentrated within a certain range. The pattern (321) formed in the first area (320A) may be, for example, a Fresnel pattern including a plurality of concentric circles of different diameters. The Fresnel pattern is merely an example of a pattern included in the first area (320A), and the first area (320A) may include other optical patterns. The pattern (321) of the first region (320A) may be formed directly on a part of the lens member (320) corresponding to the first region (320A), or a separate layer (e.g., an optical film) containing the pattern (321) may be disposed in the first region (320A). In some cases, the first region (320A) of the lens member (320) may not include the optical pattern (321).

[0078] In one embodiment, the lens member (320) may include a diffuse reflection region (360). The diffuse reflection region (360) may induce diffuse reflection of light incident on the lens member (320). The diffuse reflection region (360) may be applied to the lens member (320). In one embodiment, the diffuse reflection region (360) may be formed on the lens member (320). For example, the diffuse reflection region (360) may be formed by partially etching the surface of the lens member (320). In some embodiments, the diffuse reflection region (360) may be an optical film having a pattern formed thereon capable of inducing diffuse reflection. Additionally, the diffuse reflection region (360) may be formed on the lens member (320) by etching the surface of the mold forming the lens member (320), or may be formed by partially etching the surface of the lens member (320). The diffuse reflection region (360) may include irregularities formed on the surface of the lens member (320).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 3b, the sensor (330) may be positioned in a second direction with respect to the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301). Because of this, light incident on the transmission area (301A) of the window member (301) in a specific direction may be difficult to transmit to the sensor (330). For example, as shown in FIG. 3b, if a light source (L) is located in a position adjacent to the window member (301), light generated from the light source (L) may travel in a third direction (e.g., the +X direction in FIG. 3b), which is opposite to the second direction, and be incident on the transmission area (301A), it may be difficult to transmit to the sensor (330) positioned in the second direction with respect to the transmission area (301A). In this case, even though the light source (L) is nearby, light may not be transmitted to the sensor (330), and the sensor (330) may not be able to properly measure the amount of light.

[0080] In the various embodiments disclosed in this document, diffuse reflection can be induced in at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member (320) through a diffuse reflection region (360) applied to the lens member (320). This allows a portion of the light incident on the lens member (320) to a region not adjacent to the portion where the sensor (330) is placed to be transmitted to the sensor (330). As illustrated in FIG. 3c and FIG. 4, the diffuse reflection region (360) may be located, for example, in the outer region of the first region (320A) of the lens member (320). A portion of the light incident from the light source into the transmission region (301A) may be transmitted to the diffuse reflection region (360). A portion of the light emitted from the light source and incident into the transmission region (301A) may be incident into the diffuse reflection region (360) adjacent to the sensor (330). As light incident on the diffuse reflection area (360) is diffusely reflected, a portion of the light emitted from the light source can be transmitted to the sensor (330) positioned in the second direction relative to the transmission area (301A).

[0081] In one embodiment, the area of ​​the diffuse reflection region (360) may be formed differently at different locations. For example, the area of ​​the diffuse reflection region (360) in the part adjacent to the sensor (330) may be formed relatively larger than the area of ​​the diffuse reflection region (360) in the part relatively far from the sensor (330). For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if the diffuse reflection region (360) is formed in a ring shape along the outer circumference of the first region (320A), the width (W1) of the diffuse reflection region (360) in the part adjacent to the sensor (330) may be relatively larger than the width (W2) of the diffuse reflection region (360) in the part far from the sensor (330). In one embodiment, the width of the diffuse reflection region (360) may be the same. In some embodiments, the diameter (R) of the first region (320A) may be about 3.5 mm, and the width (W1, W2) of the diffuse reflection region (360) may be about 0.5 mm or more.

[0082] FIG. 5 is a graph comparing the amount of light measured by the sensor (330) in the case where a lens member (320) with a diffuse reflection area (360) is used (510) and the case where a lens member (320) without a diffuse reflection area (360) is used (520). The X-axis of FIG. 5 indicates the angle of light incident on the lens member (320). When comparing the cases with the same angle of light incident on the lens member (320), it can be seen that the amount of light measured by the sensor (330) is relatively higher when the diffuse reflection area (360) is present. In other words, it can be seen that light is transmitted better to the sensor (330) when a lens member (320) with a diffuse reflection area (360) is used. When the same amount of light is measured, comparing the angle of the incident light, it can be seen that the angle of light is larger when the diffuse reflection area (360) is applied (510) than when the diffuse reflection area (360) is not applied (520). This may mean that when the diffuse reflection area (360) is applied (510), the incident light at a wider angle can be measured better. When the diffuse reflection area (360) is applied (510), the angle of light that the sensor (330) can recognize (e.g., field of view; FoV) can be seen to be larger. For example, when 50% of the amount of light is measured, it can be seen that the angle of the incident light (511) when the diffuse reflection area (360) is applied (510) is about 13 degrees, and the angle of the incident light (521) when the diffuse reflection area (360) is not applied (520) is about 10 degrees. From the results of this experiment, it can be seen that the viewing angle is larger when the diffuse reflection area (360) is applied.

[0083] In the above description, the sensor structure (300) is described as including both the sensor (330) and the light-emitting member (340), but the sensor structure (300) may not include the light-emitting member (340). For example, a sensor structure (300) including a sensor (330) positioned to face the front of an electronic device (e.g., the first surface (210A) of FIG. 2a) may not include the light-emitting member (340). In this case, the window member (301) described above may be a display window that protects the display of the electronic device (e.g., the display (201) of FIG. 2a).

[0085] FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sensor structure according to another embodiment disclosed in this document. The sensor structure (300) illustrated in FIG. 6 may include components similar to the sensor structure (300) described through FIG. 3a to 3c. In the description of FIG. 6, the same reference numerals are used for similar components that perform the same or substantially the same function as the components described in FIG. 3a to 3c, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 6, the lens member (320) may include a reflective layer (610). The reflective layer (610) may be formed of a material capable of reflecting light. The reflective layer (610) may be disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the lens member (320) to induce light incident into the lens member (320) to be reflected within the lens member (320). The reflective layer (610) may be, for example, a metal material coating layer disposed on the lens member (320).

[0087] In one embodiment, the reflective layer (610) may be positioned in a third direction (e.g., the +X direction in FIG. 6) with respect to a first region (320A) of the lens member (320). The third direction may mean the opposite direction to the second direction (e.g., the -X direction in FIG. 6) in which the sensor (330) is positioned. The reflective layer (610) may be positioned at the end of the lens member (320) adjacent to the third direction. Referring to FIG. 6, the reflective layer (610) may be positioned to surround at least a portion of the end of the lens member (320).

[0088] As illustrated in FIG. 6, light incident on the lens member (320) in a third direction from a light source (L) can be reflected inside the lens member (320) by a reflective layer (610). Some of the light reflected inside the lens member (320) by the reflective layer (610) can be transmitted to a diffuse reflection area (360) applied to the lens member (320). The light incident on the diffuse reflection area (360) can be diffusely reflected and transmitted to the sensor (330).

[0089] The reflective layer (610) can guide light to proceed to the sensor (330) by reflecting a portion of the light incident in the third direction, which is opposite to the second direction in which the sensor (330) is placed, inside the lens member (320).

[0091] FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a sensor structure according to another embodiment disclosed in this document. The sensor structure (300) illustrated in FIG. 7 may include components similar to the sensor structure (300) described through FIG. 3a to 3c. In the description of FIG. 7, the same reference numerals are used for similar components that perform the same or substantially the same function as the components described in FIG. 3a to 3c, and detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0092] In one embodiment, the sensor structure (300) may further include a total reflection region (710). The total reflection region (710) may be a portion configured to induce total reflection of light incident on the lens member (320). The total reflection region (710) may be a portion in which the shape of the lens member (320) is modified so that total reflection can occur inside the lens member (320). Referring to FIG. 7, the total reflection region (710) may be located in a third direction (e.g., +X direction in FIG. 7) opposite to the second direction (e.g., -X direction in FIG. 7) in which the sensor (330) is positioned. The total reflection region (710) may be formed at the end of the lens member (320) located in the third direction.

[0093] In one embodiment, the total reflection region (710) can totally reflect light incident on the lens member (320) at a specific angle. In the case of a lens member that does not include the total reflection region (710), the cross-section may include four faces since it is rectangular in shape. As illustrated in FIG. 7, the cross-section of the total reflection region (710) may include at least five faces. The number of faces constituting the total reflection region (710) and the angles formed by the faces may vary depending on factors such as the angle of light incident on the lens member (320), the critical angle, and the positional relationship between the total reflection region (710) and the sensor (330). As illustrated in FIG. 7, at least one (θ) of the angles formed by the faces of the total reflection region (710) may be obtuse. For example, the angle formed by the first face (710A) and the second face (710B) of the total reflection region (710) may be obtuse.

[0094] A portion of the light incident in the third direction, which is opposite to the second direction in which the sensor (330) is positioned, can be transmitted to the total reflection area (710). The light totally reflected in the total reflection area (710) can proceed in the second direction where the sensor (330) is located. A portion of the light traveling in the second direction can be incident on the diffuse reflection area (360) and / or the sensor (330). The light incident on the diffuse reflection area (360) can be diffusely reflected and transmitted to the sensor (330). The total reflection area (710) can totally reflect the light incident in the direction opposite to where the sensor (330) is located and guide it to the diffuse reflection area (360), thereby allowing a portion of the light incident in the direction opposite to where the sensor (330) is located to be transmitted to the sensor (330).

[0095] In one embodiment, one of the plurality of surfaces included in the total reflection region (710) is at a predetermined angle (e.g., θ in FIG. 7) with respect to one surface of the lens member (320). A It can be formed as ). This surface may be the surface among the surfaces included in the total reflection region (710) that first encounters light incident on the lens member (320). This angle (θ A A predetermined angle (θ) with respect to the lens member (320) according to ) B to θ C Light incident on ) can be guided to a diffuse reflection region (360) and / or a sensor (330). For example, θ A When θ is approximately 28 degrees, light incident on the lens member (320) at an angle of approximately 10 to approximately 20 degrees may be totally reflected and guided to the diffuse reflection region (360) and / or sensor (330). As another example, θ AWhen the angle is approximately 25 degrees, light incident at an angle of approximately 25 to approximately 35 degrees can be totally reflected and guided to the diffuse reflection area (360) and / or the sensor (330). Light incident at a predetermined angle range can be guided to the diffuse reflection area (360) or the sensor (330) depending on the angle formed by a plurality of surfaces included in the total reflection area (710). By doing so, the angle of light that the sensor (330) can sense (e.g., field of view (FoV)) can be increased.

[0097] An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, electronic device (200) of FIG. 2a) may include a window member (e.g., window member (301) of FIG. 3a) having a light-transmitting area (e.g., a light-transmitting area (301A) of FIG. 3a), a sensor (e.g., sensor (330) of FIG. 3a) positioned in a first direction relative to the window member and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the light-transmitting area, a lens member (e.g., lens member (320) of FIG. 3a) positioned between the window member and the sensor, and a diffuse reflection area (e.g., diffuse reflection area (360) of FIG. 3a) applied to the lens member so as to diffusely reflect at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member.

[0098] In addition, the diffuse reflection region may include a region in which irregularities are formed on the surface of the lens member by a processing method including corrosion and etching.

[0099] Additionally, the lens member may include a first region facing the transmission region (e.g., the first region (320A) of FIG. 3b), and the diffuse reflection region may be located in the outer region of the first region.

[0100] In addition, the sensor may be positioned so that a portion of it overlaps the transmission area when viewed from the first direction.

[0101] Additionally, it may further include a light-emitting member (e.g., the light-emitting member (340) of FIG. 3a) positioned in the first direction relative to the lens member so as to face the first region of the lens member.

[0102] Additionally, the first region of the lens member may include a pattern capable of concentrating light generated from the light-emitting member (e.g., the pattern (321) of FIG. 3b).

[0103] Additionally, the lens member may include a reflective layer (e.g., the reflective layer (610) of FIG. 6) formed of a material capable of reflecting light and disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the lens member.

[0104] In addition, the reflective layer of the lens member may be located in a third direction opposite to the second direction with respect to the center of the transmission area.

[0105] Additionally, it may further include a total reflection region (e.g., the total reflection region (710) of FIG. 7) formed so that light incident on the lens member can be totally reflected inside the lens member.

[0106] In addition, the total reflection region may be formed to have at least five faces in cross-section.

[0107] In addition, at least one of the angles formed by the surface in the cross-section of the total reflection region may be an obtuse angle.

[0108] Additionally, the window member may include a light-blocking member (e.g., the light-blocking member (302) of FIG. 3b) formed of a material capable of blocking light and disposed in a region excluding the transparent region.

[0109] Additionally, it may further include a support member (e.g., a support member (310) of FIG. 3b) disposed between the window member and the sensor and having an opening (e.g., an opening (311) of FIG. 3b) formed in a portion corresponding to the transparent area of ​​the window member, and the lens member may have at least a portion inserted into the opening of the support member.

[0111] A sensor structure according to various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., sensor structure (300) of FIG. 3a) may include a support member (e.g., support member (310) of FIG. 3b) having an opening (e.g., opening (311) of FIG. 3b), a lens member (e.g., lens member (320) of FIG. 3a) having a first region (e.g., first region (320A) of FIG. 3b) inserted into the opening, a sensor (e.g., sensor (330) of FIG. 3a) positioned in a first direction relative to the lens member and positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the first region, and a diffuse reflection region (e.g., diffuse reflection region (360) of FIG. 3a) applied to the lens member so as to diffusely reflect at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member.

[0112] In addition, the diffuse reflection region may include a region in which irregularities are formed on the surface of the lens member by a processing method including corrosion and etching.

[0113] Additionally, the diffuse reflection area may be located in the outer periphery of the first area, and the sensor may be positioned so that a portion of it overlaps the first area when viewed from the first direction.

[0114] Additionally, it may further include a light-emitting member (e.g., the light-emitting member (340) of FIG. 3a) positioned in the first direction relative to the lens member so as to face the first region of the lens member.

[0115] Additionally, the lens member may include a reflective layer (e.g., the reflective layer (610) of FIG. 6) formed of a material capable of reflecting light and disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the lens member, and the reflective layer of the lens member may be located in a third direction opposite to the second direction with respect to the center of the first region.

[0116] Additionally, it may further include a total reflection region (e.g., the total reflection region (710) of FIG. 7) formed so that light incident on the lens member can be totally reflected inside the lens member, and the total reflection region may be formed to have at least five faces in cross-section.

[0118] An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, electronic device (200) of FIG. 2a) may include a window member (e.g., window member (301) of FIG. 3a) having a light-transmitting region (e.g., a light-transmitting region (301A) of FIG. 3a), a sensor (e.g., sensor (330) of FIG. 3a) positioned in a first direction relative to the window member and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the light-transmitting region, a lens member (e.g., lens member (320) of FIG. 3a) positioned between the window member and the sensor, and a total reflection region (e.g., total reflection region (710) of FIG. 7) formed so that light incident on the lens member can be total reflection inside the lens member, and the total reflection region may be formed such that the cross-section has at least five faces.

[0120] Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples presented to facilitate the explanation of the technical content according to the embodiments disclosed in this document and to aid in the understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this document, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments disclosed in this document. Accordingly, the scope of the various embodiments disclosed in this document should be interpreted to include all modifications or variations derived based on the technical concept of the various embodiments disclosed in this document, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Explanation of the symbols

[0122] 300: Sensor structure 320: Lens component 330: Sensor 360: Diffuse reflection area

Claims

Claim 1 An electronic device comprising: a window member including a light-transmitting region; a sensor positioned in a first direction relative to the window member and positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the light-transmitting region, such that when viewed from the first direction, at least a portion overlaps the light-transmitting region; a lens member positioned between the window member and the sensor; and a diffuse reflection region applied to the lens member such that at least a portion of the light incident on the lens member is diffusely reflected; wherein the lens member includes a first region facing the light-transmitting region, and the diffuse reflection region is positioned in the outer region of the first region. Claim 2 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the diffuse reflection region comprises a region in which irregularities are formed on the surface of a lens member by a processing method including corrosion and etching. Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 An electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a light-emitting member disposed in the first direction with respect to the lens member so as to face the first region of the lens member, wherein the first region of the lens member includes a pattern capable of collecting light generated from the light-emitting member. Claim 6 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the lens member comprises a reflective layer formed of a material capable of reflecting light and disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the lens member, and the reflective layer is located in a third direction opposite to the second direction with respect to the center of the transmission area. Claim 7 An electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a total reflection region formed such that light incident on the lens member can be totally reflected inside the lens member; wherein the total reflection region is formed such that a cross-section has at least five faces, and at least one of the angles formed by the faces in the cross-section of the total reflection region is an obtuse angle. Claim 8 The electronic device according to claim 1 further comprises a support member disposed between the window member and the sensor and having an opening formed in a portion corresponding to the transparent area of ​​the window member, wherein the lens member is at least partially inserted into the opening of the support member. Claim 9 A sensor structure comprising: a support member including an opening; a lens member including a first region inserted into the opening; a sensor positioned in a first direction relative to the lens member and positioned in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction relative to the center of the first region, such that at least a portion overlaps the first region when viewed from the first direction; and a diffuse reflection region applied to the lens member such that at least a portion of light incident on the lens member is diffusely reflected; wherein the diffuse reflection region is positioned in the outer region of the first region. Claim 10 delete Claim 11 delete Claim 12 delete Claim 13 delete Claim 14 delete Claim 15 delete Claim 16 delete Claim 17 delete Claim 18 delete Claim 19 delete Claim 20 delete

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