Electronic devices

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device comprising: a first enclosure comprising a first edge oriented in the first direction and a second edge oriented in the second direction perpendicular to the first; a second enclosure rotatable to the first enclosure, which comprises a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first and second enclosures are rotated toward each other; a flexible display defining the front surface of the electronic device and situated on the first and second enclosures; a dielectric material situated at least partially between the flexible display and the fourth edge of the second enclosure and enclosing at least part of the perimeter of the flexible display; a conductive element comprising a conductive material situated between the dielectric material and the flexible display; and a wireless communication circuit situated in either the first or second enclosure.

Description

Electronic device including an antenna

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device including an antenna.

[0002] An electronic device may include a display to provide visual information.

[0003] At least a portion of a housing forming the outer periphery of the electronic device may be formed of a metal frame, and a wireless communication circuit may perform wireless communication by supplying power to at least a portion of the metal frame.

[0004] Meanwhile, various types of electronic devices are being released, such as not only bar-type electronic devices, but also foldable electronic devices and rollable electronic devices. These foldable or rollable electronic devices may incorporate elastic, foldable displays.

[0005] A conductive member may be formed adjacent to the display to prevent / reduce performance degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge.

[0006] To prevent / reduce display performance degradation due to electrostatic discharge, a conductive member may be formed adjacent to the display. In this case, an antenna that uses at least a portion of a metal frame as an antenna radiator may experience deterioration in antenna radiation performance due to interference between the conductive member and at least a portion of the metal frame used as the antenna radiator.

[0007] According to various embodiments disclosed in the document, the electronic device may include a segmented portion in the conductive member formed adjacent to the display to prevent performance degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment comprises a first housing including a first edge facing a first direction and a second edge facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second housing connected to the first housing so as to be rotatable with respect to the first housing and including a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first housing and the second housing face each other, a flexible display forming a front surface of the electronic device and arranged across the first housing and the second housing, a dielectric disposed at least partially between the flexible display and the fourth edge of the second housing while at least partially surrounding the periphery of the flexible display, a conductive member including a conductive material positioned between the dielectric and the flexible display, and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the first housing or the second housing, wherein the fourth edge includes a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion, and wherein The conductive member includes a first segment portion and a second segment portion corresponding to the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, and the wireless communication circuit can transmit and receive a wireless signal using at least one of the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, and / or the third conductive portion of the second housing.

[0009] According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing including a first edge facing a first direction and a second edge facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a display forming a front surface of the electronic device, a dielectric disposed at least partially between the display and a second edge of the housing while surrounding at least a portion of the periphery of the display, a conductive member including a conductive material positioned between the dielectric and the display, and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the housing, wherein the second edge includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a first non-conductive portion disposed between the first conductive portion and the first conductive portion, the conductive member including a first segmented portion corresponding to the first non-conductive portion of the second edge of the housing, and the wireless communication circuit can transmit and / or receive a wireless signal using at least one of the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion of the second edge.

[0010] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device can reduce deterioration of antenna radiation performance by forming a segmented portion in a conductive member formed at a location adjacent to a display to prevent / reduce performance degradation of the display due to electrostatic discharge.

[0011] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device can protect a display from electrostatic discharge by forming a protrusion disposed adjacent to a metal frame on at least a portion of a conductive member formed at a location adjacent to the display.

[0012] In addition, various effects may be provided that are directly or indirectly identified through this document.

[0013] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2a illustrates a cross-section taken along line Y-Y' in the second housing according to one embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0015] FIG. 2b illustrates a portion of the front surface of a second housing according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency by an electronic device depending on whether segmented portions are formed in a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 4a illustrates an electric field distribution formed in a second housing when a conductive member without segmented portions is formed according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 4b illustrates an electric field distribution formed in a second housing when a conductive member having segmented portions according to one embodiment is formed.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency by an electronic device according to the number of segmented portions formed on a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency by an electronic device when the length of a conductive member is changed according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency of an electronic device depending on the alignment of segmented portions formed on a conductive member and non-conductive portions formed on a second housing according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 8A is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency of an electronic device according to the length of segmented portions included in a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 8b is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency of an electronic device according to the degree of overlap between a segmented portion of a conductive member and a non-conductive portion of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 9a illustrates a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 9b illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device taken along line A-A' in the conductive member according to the embodiment of FIG. 9a.

[0026] FIG. 9c illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device taken along line B-B' in the conductive member according to the embodiment of FIG. 9a.

[0027] FIG. 10a illustrates a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 10b illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device when cut along line C-C' in the conductive member according to the embodiment of FIG. 10a.

[0029] FIG. 10c illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device taken along line D-D' in the conductive member according to the embodiment of FIG. 10a.

[0030] FIG. 11a illustrates a portion of a second housing when a first protrusion is formed in the first conductive member portion and / or the third conductive member portion according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 11b illustrates a portion of a second housing when at least two first protrusions are formed in the first conductive member portion and / or the third conductive member portion according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 11c illustrates a portion of a second housing when at least four first protrusions are formed in the first conductive member portion and / or the third conductive member portion according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 12 illustrates a discharge path formed along at least a portion of the dielectric and conductive portions depending on whether a conductive member including a first protrusion or a conductive member including a second protrusion is formed according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 13A illustrates an electronic device in which power supply points and ground points are formed according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 13b illustrates an electric field distribution formed in an electronic device according to the embodiment of FIG. 13.

[0036] FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0037] FIG. 15 illustrates an electronic device including a flexible display and a conductive member according to another embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 16A illustrates a first state of an electronic device including a rollable display according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 16b illustrates a second state of an electronic device including a rollable display according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 16c illustrates a cross-section along axis E-E' of the electronic device according to the embodiment of FIG. 16a.

[0041] FIG. 17a is a perspective view of an electronic device according to another embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 17b illustrates a cross-section along axis F-F' of the electronic device according to the embodiment of FIG. 17a.

[0043] FIG. 18a illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 18b illustrates a cross-section along axis G-G' of the electronic device according to the embodiment of FIG. 18a.

[0045] FIG. 19a illustrates a housing and a conductive member having a single non-conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 19b illustrates a housing and conductive member having a single non-conductive portion and a side non-conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 19c illustrates a housing and a conductive member having a plurality of non-conductive portions according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 20A illustrates a conductive member positioned adjacent to a dielectric according to one embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 20b illustrates a conductive member positioned adjacent to a display according to one embodiment.

[0050] FIG. 20c illustrates a conductive member positioned adjacent to a housing according to one embodiment.

[0051] FIG. 21A illustrates a housing and a conductive member having a plurality of non-conductive portions according to one embodiment.

[0052] FIG. 21b illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member having a single segmented portion according to one embodiment.

[0053] FIG. 21c illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and a side non-conductive portion and a conductive member having a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion, according to one embodiment.

[0054] FIG. 21d illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and side non-conductive portions and a conductive member having a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion according to another embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 21e illustrates the radiation efficiency of an antenna according to a change in the length of a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0056] FIG. 22 illustrates a housing including three or more non-conductive portions and a conductive member having a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion, according to one embodiment.

[0057] FIG. 23A illustrates a housing including a conductive member comprising a plurality of segmented portions and a non-conductive portion corresponding to at least some of the plurality of segmented portions according to another embodiment.

[0058] FIG. 23b illustrates a housing including a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member including a segmented portion corresponding to at least some of the plurality of non-conductive portions according to another embodiment.

[0059] FIG. 23c illustrates a conductive member having a protrusion formed thereon according to another embodiment.

[0060] FIG. 24a illustrates a housing and a conductive member including a non-conductive portion according to one embodiment.

[0061] FIG. 24b illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion according to one embodiment and a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion as a conductive member.

[0062] FIG. 24c illustrates a housing and a conductive member including a non-conductive portion according to another embodiment.

[0063] FIG. 24d illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion according to another embodiment and a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion as a conductive member.

[0064] FIG. 24e illustrates the radiation performance of an antenna according to the alignment of the non-conductive portion of the housing and the segmented portion of the conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0065] FIG. 25A illustrates an electronic device including a conductive member formed adjacent to a conductive portion utilized as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, according to one embodiment.

[0066] FIG. 25b illustrates an electronic device including a conductive member formed adjacent to a conductive portion utilized as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in a folded state, according to one embodiment.

[0067] FIG. 25c illustrates an electronic device including a conductive member formed adjacent to a conductive portion utilized as an antenna radiator in an unfolded state and a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0068] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the embodiments of the present disclosure are included.

[0069] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), a connecting member (103), and / or a display (140).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be coupled via a connecting member (130) to be rotatable about a first axis (e.g., the x-axis of FIG. 1) that faces a first direction (e.g., the +x-axis direction of FIG. 1) with respect to the first housing (110). In one example, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are shown as having a structure that can be folded about the +x-axis direction or the -x-axis direction (or “horizontal direction”), but is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be folded about the +y-axis direction or the -y-axis direction (or “vertical direction”).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the rear surfaces of the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) (e.g., the surface located in the -z-axis direction of the first housing (110)) may be covered with a rear cover (not shown). In one example, at least a portion of the rear cover may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0073] According to one embodiment, a display (140) may be arranged across a first housing (110) and a second housing (120) on the front side of the electronic device (100). In one example, the display (140) may occupy most of the front side of the electronic device (100).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the display (140) may include a flexible display. In one example, when the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the display (140) may be flexibly bent according to the angle formed by the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the first housing (110) may include a first edge (110a) extending in a second direction (e.g., the +y axis direction of FIG. 1), and a second edge (110b) extending in a first direction (e.g., the +x axis direction of FIG. 1) perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., the +y axis direction of FIG. 1).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the second housing (120) may include a third edge (120a) corresponding to the first edge (110a) and a fourth edge (120b) corresponding to the second edge (110b) when the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) face each other (or when the electronic device (100) is in a folded state) (e.g., 100b of FIG. 1).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be replaced with a bar-type electronic device. In one example, the bar-type electronic device may include a housing in which a first housing (110) and a second housing (120) are integrally formed and do not include a connecting member. Accordingly, the following description of the second housing (120) may be understood to be substantially the same as the description of the housing of the bar-type electronic device.

[0078] FIG. 2a illustrates a cross-section taken along line Y-Y' of FIG. 1 in a second housing (120) according to one embodiment of FIG. 1.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 2a, a second housing (120) according to an embodiment may include conductive portions (210) included in a fourth edge (120b) (e.g., see FIG. 2b) and a dielectric (230) disposed between the fourth edge (120b) and the bending portion (141). According to an embodiment, when the electronic device (100) is a bar-type electronic device, the second housing (120) may correspond to a housing of the bar-type electronic device. In another example, the description regarding the second housing (120) may be substantially applied to the first housing (110). For example, the dielectric (230) may be disposed in the first housing (110), and the dielectric (230) may be disposed between the second edge (110b) and the bending portion (141).

[0080] According to one embodiment, a portion of the second housing (120) may include an injection portion (290) formed adjacent to the conductive portions (210). According to one embodiment, the injection portion (290) may be formed of a non-conductive material. According to one embodiment, the injection portion (290) may be formed of a dielectric having a designated (or specific) permittivity.

[0081] According to one embodiment, a conductive member (or conductive portion) (240) may be disposed between the dielectric (230) and the banding portion (141). In one example, at least a portion of the conductive member (240) may be disposed on the dielectric (230) such that one surface of the conductive member (240) faces the interior of the second housing (120).

[0082] In one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a conductive adhesive tape or an FPCB including a conductive portion. In one example, the conductive member (240) may be a tape including a flexible conductive adhesive layer.

[0083] According to one embodiment, a display circuit (DDI (display driver IC)) may be positioned below (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) the banding portion (141) or the display (e.g., the display (140) in FIG. 1). In one example, the display circuit may include a plurality of circuits and elements for driving the display.

[0084] In one embodiment, the conductive member (240) can protect the display circuitry from electrostatic discharge. In one example, the conductive member (240) can form a discharge path that transfers discharge occurring near the dielectric (230) to the conductive portions (210), thereby preventing / reducing performance degradation of the display circuitry.

[0085] FIG. 2b illustrates a portion of the front of a second housing (120) according to one embodiment.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 2b, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) may include a first conductive portion (211), a first non-conductive portion (221), a second conductive portion (212), a second non-conductive portion (222), and / or a third conductive portion (213). Meanwhile, in the following description, the conductive portion may be understood as a conductive portion or a conductive area, and the non-conductive portion may be understood as a non-conductive portion or a segmented portion.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first conductive portion (211), the second conductive portion (212), or the third conductive portion (213) may comprise a metallic material. In one example, the first conductive portion (211), the second conductive portion (212), and the third conductive portion (213) may correspond to at least a portion of a metal housing.

[0088] In one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (221) or the second non-conductive portion (222) may be formed of a dielectric having a specified permittivity. In one example, the first non-conductive portion (221) and the second non-conductive portion (222) may be filled with a dielectric material.

[0089] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) disposed within the first housing (110) or the second housing (120) can transmit and receive a wireless signal by using at least one of the first conductive portion (211) or the second conductive portion (212) by feeding power to the first feeding point (P1) and / or the second feeding point (P2). In one example, a wireless communication circuit disposed on a printed circuit board within the second housing (120) can transmit and / or receive a wireless signal by feeding power to at least one of the first conductive portion (211), the second conductive portion (212), or the third conductive portion.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may be positioned to be electrically isolated from the first conductive portion (211), the second conductive portion (212), or the third conductive portion (213).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), a second conductive member portion (240-2), a second segment portion (242), and / or a third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion (240-1), the second conductive member portion (240-2), and the third conductive member portion (240-3) may include a conductive material. In one example, the first conductive member portion (240-1), the second conductive member portion (240-2), and the third conductive member portion (240-3) may be formed of a conductive tape.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the first segment portion (241) and the second segment portion (242) may include a non-conductive material. In one example, the first segment portion (241) or the second segment portion (242) may be filled with a dielectric having a specified permittivity.

[0094] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first segmented portion (241) may be formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (221). In another example, at least a portion of the second segmented portion (242) may be formed to correspond to the second non-conductive portion (222). In one example, the first segmented portion (241) may be formed at a point of the conductive member (240) to face the first non-conductive portion (221), and the second segmented portion (242) may be formed at another point of the conductive member (240) to face the second non-conductive portion (222).

[0095] According to one embodiment, when only one of the first non-conductive portion (221) or the second non-conductive portion (222) is formed, only one corresponding to either the first non-conductive portion (221) or the second non-conductive portion (222) among the first segment portion (241) or the second segment portion (242) may be formed. For example, when the first non-conductive portion (221) is formed at the fourth edge (120b) and the second non-conductive portion (222) is not formed, the first segment portion (241) may be formed at the conductive member (240) and the second segment portion (242) may not be formed. For another example, when the first non-conductive portion (221) is not formed on the fourth edge (120b) and the second non-conductive portion (222) is formed, the first segment portion (241) may not be formed on the conductive member (240) and the second segment portion (242) may be formed.

[0096] FIG. 3 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency by an electronic device (100) depending on whether segmented portions (241, 242) are formed in a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 3, when segmented portions (241, 242) are formed in the conductive member (240), the radiation efficiency can be improved (or the overall radiation efficiency deterioration can be reduced) in a designated band as the parasitic resonance moves compared to when the segmented portions (241, 242) are not formed in the conductive member (240).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first conductive portion (211) can operate as an antenna radiator in a high frequency band (e.g., a frequency band of about 2.2 GHz to about 3.2 GHz, high band), and the second conductive portion (212) can operate as an antenna radiator in an intermediate frequency band (e.g., a frequency band of about 1.4 GHz to about 2 GHz, mid band). However, this is not limited to the case where only some of the first conductive portion (211), the second conductive portion (212), or the third conductive portion (213) operate as an antenna radiator. In one example, the first conductive portion (211), the second conductive portion (212), and the third conductive portion (213) can each receive power from a wireless communication circuit and operate as an antenna radiator in a designated frequency band. For example, the third conductive portion (213) can receive power from the wireless communication circuit and operate as an antenna radiator in a designated frequency band.

[0099] According to one embodiment, when segmented portions (241, 242) are formed in the conductive member (240), the total antenna radiation efficiency through the first conductive portion (211) or the second conductive portion (212) can be improved in a frequency band of about 2.5 GHz to about 3.2 GHz compared to when segmented portions (241, 242) are not formed in the conductive member (240). In one example, when segmented portions (241, 242) are formed in the conductive member (240), the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved (or the overall radiation efficiency degradation may be reduced) in a frequency band of about 2 GHz or higher as the parasitic resonance shifts. When segmented portions (241, 242) are formed in the conductive member (240), the antenna overall radiation efficiency through the second conductive portion (212) or the third conductive portion (213) may be improved in a frequency band of about 1.4 GHz to about 1.8 GHz as compared to a case where segmented portions (241, 242) are not formed in the conductive member (240). In one example, when segmented portions (241, 242) are formed in the conductive member (240), the antenna radiation efficiency may be improved in a frequency band of about 2 GHz or lower as the parasitic resonance shifts.

[0100] FIG. 4a illustrates an electric field distribution formed in a second housing (120) when a conductive member (240a) without segmented portions is formed according to an embodiment. In an example, the conductive member (240a) without segmented portions may include a first conductive portion (241a) and a second conductive portion (242a). FIG. 4b illustrates an electric field distribution formed in a second housing when a conductive member (240) with segmented portions is formed according to an embodiment. In an example, the conductive member (240) with segmented portions may include a first segmented portion (241) and a second segmented portion (242).

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, when segmented portions are not formed in the conductive member (240), the electric field of the conductive portions (210) may be coupled to the conductive member (240), thereby forming an electric field in the conductive member (240). In one example, when an electric field is formed in the conductive member (240), the antenna radiation performance through the conductive portions (210) may be degraded.

[0102] According to one embodiment, when a conductive member (240a) without segmented portions is disposed in the second housing (120), an electric field distribution such as a first region (410) and a second region (420) may be formed. The conductive member (240a) may not include a non-conductive portion, and may include a first conductive portion (241a) and a second conductive portion (242a). In one example, when a conductive member (240a) without segmented portions is disposed in the second housing (120), an electric field may be formed in the conductive member (240a), which may cause parasitic resonance, and thus, antenna radiation performance by the electronic device (100) may be deteriorated.

[0103] According to one embodiment, when a conductive member (240) having segmented portions (241, 242) is disposed in the second housing (120), electric field distributions such as the third region (430) and the fourth region (440) can be formed. In one example, when a conductive member (240) having segmented portions is disposed in the second housing (120), the amount of coupling to the conductive member (240) is reduced compared to when a conductive member (240a) without segmented portions is disposed in the second housing (120), thereby weakening or eliminating parasitic resonance.

[0104] FIG. 5 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency by an electronic device (100) according to the number of segmented portions formed in a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 5, the total radiation efficiency by the electronic device (100) may vary depending on the number of segmented portions formed in the conductive member (240).

[0106] According to one embodiment, when one segmented portion (e.g., a first segmented portion (241) or a second segmented portion (242)) is formed in the conductive member (240), the total radiation efficiency by the electronic device (100) in a frequency band of about 1.65 GHz to about 2.3 GHz can be improved compared to when the conductive member (240) has no segmented portions.

[0107] According to one embodiment, when only one segmented portion exists in the conductive member (240), the total radiation efficiency by the electronic device (100) may be reduced (or deteriorated) due to the occurrence of parasitic resonance in a frequency band of about 1.6 GHz to about 1.7 GHz, but the parasitic resonance can be changed to be far from the resonant frequency band by adjusting the electrical length of the conductive member (240).

[0108] FIG. 6 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency by an electronic device (100) when the length of a conductive member (240) is changed according to one embodiment.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 6, when the length of the conductive member (240) increases by a value greater than a specified value based on the length of the second conductive portion (212), the area overlapping the first segment portion (241) and the second segment portion (242) increases, and as a result, the parasitic resonance frequency may move from about 1.9 GHz to a frequency band of about 1.6 GHz, which may act as a parasitic component, and as a result, the total radiation performance may deteriorate in the specified band.

[0110] According to one embodiment, when the length of the second conductive member portion (240-2) is about 3.0 mm longer than the length of the second conductive portion (212), compared to when the length of the conductive member (240) is the same as the length of the second conductive portion (212), parasitic resonance may occur in a frequency band of about 1 GHz to about 2 GHz, which may deteriorate the total radiation performance of the antenna. In another example, even if the length of the conductive member (240) becomes longer than the length of the second conductive portion (212), the total radiation efficiency by the electronic device (100) may not be significantly affected in a frequency band of about 2 GHz or higher.

[0111] FIG. 7 is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency of an antenna according to the alignment of segmented portions (241, 242) formed on a conductive member (240) and non-conductive portions (221, 222) formed on a second housing (120) according to one embodiment.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 7, the total radiation efficiency of the antenna in a designated band may change depending on whether the first segment portion (241) and the first non-conductive portion (221) are aligned and whether the second segment portion (242) and the second non-conductive portion (222) are aligned.

[0113] In one embodiment, when the first segment portion (241) and the first non-conductive portion (221) are not aligned or when the second segment portion (242) and the second non-conductive portion (222) are not aligned, the total radiation performance of the antenna may be degraded in a frequency band of about 600 MHz to about 950 MHz, a frequency band of about 1.7 GHz to about 2.5 GHz, or a frequency band of about 4 GHz to about 5.4 GHz. In one example, when the first segment portion (241) and the first non-conductive portion (221) are not aligned or when the second segment portion (242) and the second non-conductive portion (222) are not aligned, the total radiation efficiency may be reduced by about 0.5 to about 1.0 dB in a frequency band of about 600 MHz to about 950 MHz. Additionally, when the first segment portion (241) and the first non-conductive portion (221) are not aligned or when the second segment portion (242) and the second non-conductive portion (222) are not aligned, the total radiation efficiency may decrease by about 0.5 to about 1.0 dB in a frequency band of about 1.7 GHz to about 2.5 GHz. Additionally, when the first segment portion (241) and the first non-conductive portion (221) are not aligned or when the second segment portion (242) and the second non-conductive portion (222) are not aligned, the total radiation efficiency may decrease by about 0.5 dB in a frequency band of about 4 GHz to about 5.4 GHz.

[0114] FIG. 8A is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency of an electronic device (100) according to the lengths / widths of segmented portions (241, 242) included in a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment. FIG. 8B is a graph showing the total radiation efficiency of an electronic device according to the degree of overlap between a segmented portion of a conductive member and a non-conductive portion of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 8a, when the length of the segmented portions (241, 242) included in the conductive member (240) is greater than a specified value, the total radiation efficiency by the electronic device (100) can be improved.

[0116] According to one embodiment, when the length of the segmented portions (241, 242) included in the conductive member (240) is about 0.5 mm or more, the total radiation performance of the antenna can be improved in a frequency band of about 1.6 GHz to about 1.8 GHz. In addition, when the length of the segmented portions (241, 242) included in the conductive member (240) is about 0.5 mm or more, the total radiation performance of the antenna can be improved in a frequency band of about 2.4 GHz to about 2.7 GHz.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 8b, the conductive member (240) can be positioned so that the first segmented portion (241) included in the conductive member (240) overlaps at least partially with the first non-conductive portion (221) of the housing (110, 120).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the total radiation efficiency of the antenna by the electronic device (100) can be improved as the conductive member (240) is arranged so that the first segmented portion (241) coincides with the first non-conductive portion (221) of the housing (110, 120) to a certain degree or more.

[0119] For example, when the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) and the first non-conductive portion (221) of the housing (110, 120) are aligned, the total radiation efficiency of the antenna can be improved in a frequency band of about 1.6 GHz to about 1.8 GHz compared to when the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240) overlaps the first non-conductive portion (221) by 0.5 mm.

[0120] In addition, when the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240) overlaps the first non-conductive portion (221) by 0.5 mm, the total radiation efficiency of the antenna can be improved in a frequency band of about 1.6 GHz to about 1.8 GHz compared to when the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240) overlaps the first non-conductive portion (221) by 1.5 mm.

[0121] FIG. 9A illustrates a conductive member (240) according to an embodiment. FIG. 9B illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device (100) including the conductive member (240) according to the embodiment of FIG. 9A, when the conductive member (240) is cut along line A-A'. FIG. 9C illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device (100) when the conductive member (240) according to the embodiment of FIG. 9A is cut along line B-B'.

[0122] Referring to FIGS. 9a, 9b, and 9c, the second conductive member portion (240-2) may include at least one first protrusion (910).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member portion (240-2) in the AA' region may be spaced apart from the second conductive member (212) by a certain distance.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (910) included in the second conductive member portion (240-2) in the BB' region may be formed to extend from the second conductive member portion (240-2) so as to at least partially face the second conductive member portion (212). In one example, at least a portion of the first protrusion (910) may be disposed between the second conductive member portion (212) and the display circuit portion.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (910) can form a discharge path so that a discharge generated at a location adjacent to the second conductive member portion (240-2) flows to the second conductive member portion (212). In one example, the first protrusion (910) can more effectively prevent electrostatic discharge by being located closer to the second conductive member portion (212) than to other locations of the second conductive member portion (240-2).

[0126] FIG. 10A illustrates a conductive member (240) according to an embodiment. FIG. 10B illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device (100) taken along line C-C' in the conductive member (240) according to the embodiment of FIG. 10A. FIG. 10C illustrates a cross-section of a portion of an electronic device (100) taken along line D-D' in the conductive member (240) according to the embodiment of FIG. 10A.

[0127] Referring to FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C, the second conductive member portion (240-2) may include at least one second protrusion (1010).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member portion (240-2) in the CC' region may be spaced apart from the second conductive member (212) by a certain distance.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the second protrusion (1010) included in the second conductive member portion (240-2) in the DD' region may extend from the second conductive member portion (240-2) toward the second conductive portion (212) so as to be adjacent to the second conductive portion (212). In one example, the second protrusion (1010) may extend seamlessly from the second conductive member portion (240-2).

[0130] In one embodiment, the second protrusion (1010) may form a discharge path so that a discharge generated at a location adjacent to the second conductive member portion (240-2) flows to the second conductive member portion (212). In one example, the second protrusion (1010) may be positioned closer to the second conductive member portion (212) than to other locations of the second conductive member portion (240-2), thereby more effectively preventing / reducing electrostatic discharge.

[0131] FIG. 11A illustrates a portion of a second housing (120) when one first protrusion (910) is formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3) according to one embodiment. FIG. 11B illustrates a portion of a second housing (120) when at least two first protrusions (910) are formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3) according to one embodiment. FIG. 11C illustrates a portion of a second housing (120) when at least four first protrusions (910) are formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3) according to one embodiment.

[0132] Referring to FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C, at least one first protrusion (910) may be formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3). Although not shown, as another example, at least one second protrusion (1010) may be formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0133] According to one embodiment, one first protrusion (910) may be formed on each of the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3). In another example, one first protrusion (910) may be formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and at least two first protrusions (910) may be formed on the third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0134] According to one embodiment, two first protrusions (910) may be formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3), respectively. In another example, two first protrusions (910) may be formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) and four first protrusions (910) may be formed on the third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0135] According to one embodiment, four first protrusions (910) may be formed on each of the first conductive member portion (240-1) and / or the third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0136] According to one embodiment, at least one first protrusion (910) formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) can form a discharge path so that a discharge generated at a location adjacent to the first conductive member portion (240-1) flows to the first conductive member portion (211). In one example, at least one first protrusion (910) formed on the first conductive member portion (240-1) can more effectively prevent / reduce electrostatic discharge by being located closer to the first conductive member portion (211) than to other locations of the first conductive member portion (240-1).

[0137] According to one embodiment, at least one first protrusion (910) formed on the third conductive member portion (240-3) can form a discharge path so that a discharge generated at a location adjacent to the third conductive member portion (240-3) flows to the third conductive member portion (213). In one example, at least one first protrusion (910) formed on the third conductive member portion (240-3) can more effectively prevent / reduce electrostatic discharge by being located closer to the third conductive member portion (213) than to other locations of the third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0138] FIG. 12 illustrates a discharge path formed along at least a portion of the dielectric (230) and the conductive portions (210) depending on whether the conductive member (240) including the first protrusion (910) or the conductive member (240) including the second protrusion (1010) is formed according to one embodiment.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 12, if the conductive member (240) is not formed, electrostatic discharge generated near the dielectric (230) may flow to the display circuit, which may deteriorate the performance of the display (140).

[0140] Referring to FIG. 12, when a conductive member (240) is formed, a discharge path of static electricity generated near a dielectric (230) may not be formed toward the display circuit, but may be formed along at least a portion of the conductive member (240) and conductive portions (210), thereby preventing or reducing performance degradation of the display (140).

[0141] In one embodiment, if the conductive member (240) is not formed, a first discharge path (1210) may be formed in which electrostatic discharge generated near the dielectric (230) is directed toward the display circuitry. As a result, the performance of the display (140) may be degraded.

[0142] According to one embodiment, when a conductive member (240) including a first protrusion (910) is formed, a second discharge path (1220) may be formed so that electrostatic discharge generated near the dielectric (230) does not flow to the display circuit but flows along at least a portion of the conductive member (240) and the conductive portions (210). In one example, when the discharge path of static electricity is formed along at least a portion of the conductive member (240) and the conductive portions (210), performance degradation of the display (140) due to electrostatic discharge can be prevented or reduced.

[0143] According to one embodiment, when a conductive member (240) including a second protrusion (1010) is formed, a third discharge path (1230) may be formed so that electrostatic discharge generated near the dielectric (230) does not flow to the display circuit but flows along at least a portion of the conductive member (240) and the conductive portions (210). In one example, when the discharge path of static electricity is formed along at least a portion of the conductive member (240) and the conductive portions (210), performance degradation of the display (140) due to electrostatic discharge can be prevented or reduced.

[0144] FIG. 13a illustrates an electronic device (100) in which power supply points (P1, P2) and ground points (G1, G2) are formed according to an embodiment. FIG. 13b illustrates an electric field distribution formed in the electronic device (100) according to the embodiment of FIG. 13.

[0145] Referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B, at least one first protrusion (910) may be formed at a position spaced apart from the feeding points (P1, P2) with strong electric fields by a specified distance. Although not shown, the second protrusion (1010) may be formed at a position spaced apart from the feeding points (P1, P2) with strong electric fields by a specified distance.

[0146] According to one embodiment, a first feed point (P1) may be formed at a point of the second conductive portion (212), and a first ground point (G1) may be formed at another point of the second conductive portion (212). As another example, a second feed point (P2) may be formed at a point of the third conductive portion (213), and a second ground point (G2) may be formed at another point of the third conductive portion (213).

[0147] According to one embodiment, at least one first protrusion (910) formed on the second conductive member portion (240-2) may be formed at a point of the second conductive member portion (240-2) so as to be spaced apart from the first feeding point (P1). Accordingly, the discharge path of the first protrusion (910) formed on the second conductive member portion (240-2) can be reduced from the influence of the first feeding point (P1).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (910) formed on the third conductive member portion (240-3) may be formed at a point of the third conductive member portion (240-3) so as to be spaced apart from the second feeding point (P2). Accordingly, the discharge path of the first protrusion (910) formed on the third conductive member portion (240-2) may not be affected by the second feeding point (P2).

[0149] FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1401) (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) within a network environment (1400) according to various embodiments.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 14, in a network environment (1400), an electronic device (1401) may communicate with an electronic device (1402) via a first network (1498) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (1404) or a server (1408) via a second network (1499) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1401) may communicate with the electronic device (1404) via the server (1408). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1401) may include a processor (1420), a memory (1430), an input module (1450), an audio output module (1455), a display module (1460), an audio module (1470), a sensor module (1476), an interface (1477), a connection terminal (1478), a haptic module (1479), a camera module (1480), a power management module (1488), a battery (1489), a communication module (1490), a subscriber identification module (1496), or an antenna module (1497). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1401) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1478)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1476), camera module (1480), or antenna module (1497)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., display module (1460)).

[0151] The processor (1420) may control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1401) connected to the processor (1420) by executing, for example, software (e.g., program (1440)), and may perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1420) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1476) or communication module (1490)) in volatile memory (1432), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1432), and store result data in non-volatile memory (1434). According to one embodiment, the processor (1420) may include a main processor (1421) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1423) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (1421). For example, when the electronic device (1401) includes the main processor (1421) and the auxiliary processor (1423), the auxiliary processor (1423) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1421) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1423) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1421) or as a part thereof.

[0152] The auxiliary processor (1423) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (1460), the sensor module (1476), or the communication module (1490)) of the electronic device (1401), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1421) while the main processor (1421) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1421) while the main processor (1421) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1423) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (1480) or a communication module (1490)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1423) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1401) where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1408)). The learning algorithm can 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 can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0153] The memory (1430) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1420) or the sensor module (1476)) of the electronic device (1401). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1440)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1430) can include volatile memory (1432) or non-volatile memory (1434).

[0154] The program (1440) may be stored as software in memory (1430) and may include, for example, an operating system (1442), middleware (1444), or an application (1446).

[0155] The input module (1450) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1401) (e.g., a processor (1420)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1401). The input module (1450) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0156] The audio output module (1455) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1401). The audio output module (1455) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0157] The display module (1460) can visually provide information to an external device (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1401). The display module (1460) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (1460) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0158] The audio module (1470) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1470) can acquire sound through the input module (1450), output sound through the sound output module (1455), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1402)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1401).

[0159] The sensor module (1476) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1401) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1476) can 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.

[0160] The interface (1477) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1401) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1402)). In one embodiment, the interface (1477) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0161] The connection terminal (1478) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1401) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1402)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1478) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0162] The haptic module (1479) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (1479) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0163] The camera module (1480) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1480) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0164] The power management module (1488) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1401). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1488) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0165] A battery (1489) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1401). In one embodiment, the battery (1489) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0166] The communication module (1490) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1401) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1402), electronic device (1404), or server (1408)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1490) may operate independently from the processor (1420) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1490) may include a wireless communication module (1492) (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 (1494) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (1404) via a first network (1498) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (1499) (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., a local area network or a wide area network)). These various types of communication modules can 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 (1492) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (1401) within a communication network such as the first network (1498) or the second network (1499) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1496).

[0167] The wireless communication module (1492) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency communications (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (1492) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1492) may support various technologies for securing performance in high-frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (1492) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1401), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1404)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1499)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1492) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0168] The antenna module (1497) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1497) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1497) 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 the first network (1498) or the second network (1499), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (1490). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1490) and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (1497).

[0169] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1497) 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 a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0170] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0171] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1401) and an external electronic device (1404) via a server (1408) connected to a second network (1499). Each of the external electronic devices (1402 or 1404) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1401). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1401) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1402, 1404, or 1408). For example, when the electronic device (1401) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1401) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (1401). The electronic device (1401) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (1401) may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1404) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1408) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1404) or server (1408) may be included in the second network (1499). The electronic device (1401) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0172] FIG. 15 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a flexible display and a conductive member according to another embodiment.

[0173] Referring to FIG. 15, an electronic device (1500) may include a first housing (1510), a second housing (1520), a display (1540), a conductive member (1550), a dielectric (1530), and / or a display circuit (1541).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the first housing (1510) and the second housing (1520) may be coupled via a connecting member such that the first housing (1510) is rotatable about a first axis (e.g., the y-axis in FIG. 15) facing a first direction (e.g., the +y direction in FIG. 15).

[0175] In one embodiment, the rear surfaces of the first housing (1510) and the second housing (1520) (e.g., the surface located in the -z-axis direction of the first housing (1510)) may be covered with a rear cover (not shown). In one example, at least a portion of the rear cover may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0176] According to one embodiment, a display (1540) may be arranged across the first housing (1510) and the second housing (1520) on the front side of the electronic device (1500) (e.g., a surface located in the +z-axis direction in the first housing (1510). In one example, the display (1540) may occupy most of the front side of the electronic device (100). According to one embodiment, the display (1540) may be formed such that the horizontal length (W1) is longer than the vertical length (H1), but is not limited thereto.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the display (1540) may include a flexible display. In one example, when the electronic device (1500) is in a folded state, the display (1540) may be flexibly bent according to the angle formed by the first housing (1510) and the second housing (1520).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the first housing (1510) may include a first edge (1510a) extending in a second direction (e.g., the +x-axis direction of FIG. 1), and a second edge (1510b) extending in a first direction (e.g., the +y-axis direction of FIG. 1) perpendicular to the second direction (e.g., the +x-axis direction of FIG. 1).

[0179] In one embodiment, the dielectric (1530) (e.g., the dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) may form at least a portion of the first housing (1510) or exterior of the electronic device (1500). In one example, the dielectric (1530) may be referred to as a deco that forms a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (1500).

[0180] According to one embodiment, a conductive member (1550) (e.g., conductive member (240) of FIG. 2A) can be disposed between the dielectric (1530) and the display circuitry (1541). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (1550) can include a first conductive member portion (1551), a first segment portion (1561), a second conductive member portion (1552), a second segment portion (1562), and / or a third conductive member portion (1553).

[0181] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion (1551), the second conductive member portion (1552), and / or the third conductive member portion (1553) may include a conductive material. For example, the first conductive member portion (1551), the second conductive member portion (1552), and the third conductive member portion (1553) may be formed of a conductive tape. For another example, the first conductive member portion (1551), the second conductive member portion (1552), and the third conductive member portion (1553) may be formed by at least one of deposition on a dielectric, deposition on a separate support member on the display circuitry (1541), FPCB (flexible printed circuit board), plating, or SUS (stainless steel).

[0182] In one embodiment, the first segment portion (1561) and / or the second segment portion (1562) may comprise a non-conductive material. In one example, the first segment portion (1561) or the second segment portion (1562) may be filled with a dielectric having a specified permittivity.

[0183] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first segmented portion (1561) may be formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (1521). In another example, at least a portion of the second segmented portion (1562) may be formed to correspond to the second non-conductive portion (1522). In one example, the first segmented portion (1561) may be formed at a point of the conductive member (1550) to face the first non-conductive portion (1521), and the second segmented portion (1562) may be formed at another point of the conductive member (1550) to face the second non-conductive portion (1522).

[0184] According to one embodiment, when only one of the first non-conductive portion (1521) or the second non-conductive portion (1522) is formed, only one corresponding to either the first non-conductive portion (1521) or the second non-conductive portion (1522) among the first segment portion (1561) or the second segment portion (1562) may be formed. For example, when the first non-conductive portion (1521) is formed at the second edge (1510b) and the second non-conductive portion (1522) is not formed, the first segment portion (1561) may be formed at the conductive member (1550) and the second segment portion (1562) may not be formed. For another example, when the first non-conductive portion (1521) is not formed on the second edge (1510b) and the second non-conductive portion (1522) is formed, the second segment portion (1562) may be formed on the conductive member (1550) and the first segment portion (1561) may not be formed. A detailed description thereof will be provided later.

[0185] FIG. 16A illustrates a first state of an electronic device including a rollable display according to an embodiment. FIG. 16B illustrates a second state of an electronic device including a rollable display according to an embodiment. FIG. 16C illustrates a cross-section taken along axis E-E' of the electronic device according to the embodiment of FIG. 16A.

[0186] Referring to FIGS. 16A and 16B together, a display (1640) may be positioned on one side of an electronic device (1600) according to an embodiment. Hereinafter, the side where the display (1640) is positioned is referred to as the front side. According to an embodiment, the display (1640) may occupy most of the front side of the electronic device (1600). According to an embodiment, the display (1640) may include a flat shape and a curved shape.

[0187] According to one embodiment, a front surface of an electronic device (1600) may be provided with a display (1640) and a housing (1601, 1602) surrounding at least a portion of an edge of the display (1640). According to one embodiment, the housing (1601, 1602) may form a portion of the front surface, a side surface, and a back surface of the electronic device (1600). According to one embodiment, the housing (1601, 1602) may form a portion of the side surface and a back surface of the electronic device (1600). According to one embodiment, the housing (1601, 1602) may include a first housing (1601) and a second housing (1602) that is movable relative to the first housing (1601).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the display (1640) may include a first portion (1641) that may be coupled to a second housing (1602), and a second portion (1642) that may extend from the first portion (1641) and be retractable into the interior of the electronic device (1600). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (1600) is switched from a first state (1600A) to a second state (1600B) due to movement of the second housing (1602), the second portion (1642) of the display (1640) may be pulled out from the interior of the electronic device (1600). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (1600) transitions from the second state (1600B) to the first state (1600A) due to movement of the second housing (1602), the second portion (1642) of the display (1640) can be retracted into the interior of the electronic device (1600).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the fourth edge (1620b) of the second housing (1602) may include a first conductive portion (1611), a first non-conductive portion (1621), a second conductive portion (1612), a second non-conductive portion (1622), a third conductive portion (1613), a third non-conductive portion (1623), a fourth conductive portion (1614), a fourth non-conductive portion (1624), and / or a fifth conductive portion (1615). Meanwhile, in the following description, the conductive portion may be understood as being replaced with a conductive portion or a conductive area, and the non-conductive portion may be understood as being replaced with a non-conductive portion or a segmented portion. According to one embodiment, the conductive portions (1610) may be spaced apart by the non-conductive portions (1620).

[0190] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) disposed within a housing (1601, 1602) can transmit and receive a wireless signal by utilizing at least one of the conductive portions (1610) by powering at least a portion of the second housing (1602). For example, a wireless communication circuit disposed on a printed circuit board within the housing (1601, 1602) can transmit and / or receive a wireless signal by powering at least one of the conductive portions (1610).

[0191] Referring to FIG. 16c, a second housing (1602) according to one embodiment may include conductive portions (1610) and non-conductive portions (1620). The conductive portions (1610) according to one embodiment may be referred to as the conductive portions (210) of FIG. 2a.

[0192] According to one embodiment, a conductive member (1650) may be disposed between the second housing (1602) or the fourth edge (1620b) of the second housing (1602) and the display circuitry (1681). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (1650) may be disposed between the dielectric (1630) and the display circuitry (1681). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (1650) may be disposed between the dielectric (1630) (e.g., the dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) and the display circuitry (1681) so as to be adjacent to the dielectric (1630).

[0193] In one embodiment, the conductive member (1650) (e.g., the conductive member (240) of FIG. 2A) can protect the display circuitry (1681) from electrostatic discharge. In one example, the conductive member (1650) can form a discharge path that transfers discharge occurring near the dielectric (1630) to the conductive portions (1610), thereby preventing or reducing performance degradation of the display circuitry (1681).

[0194] Fig. 17a is a perspective view of an electronic device according to another embodiment. Fig. 17b illustrates a cross-section taken along axis F-F' of the electronic device according to the embodiment of Fig. 17a.

[0195] Referring to FIG. 17A, an electronic device (1700) according to one embodiment may include a cover glass (1740), a display (1742), and a housing (1701) forming at least a portion of a first surface (or “front surface”). The electronic device (1700) according to one embodiment may be referred to as a tablet device.

[0196] According to one embodiment, a second surface (or “side surface”) substantially perpendicular to the front surface of the electronic device (1700) may be formed substantially by a housing (1701). The housing (1701) according to one embodiment may include conductive portions (1710) formed of, for example, a conductive material (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium) and / or non-conductive portions (1720) formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., a polymer). For example, the housing (1701) may include conductive portions (1710) and / or non-conductive portions (1720) segmenting between the conductive portions (1710).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the second edge (1720b) ​​of the housing (1701) may include a first conductive portion (1711), a first non-conductive portion (1721), a second conductive portion (1712), a second non-conductive portion (1722), and / or a third conductive portion (1713). Meanwhile, in the following description, the conductive portion may be understood as a conductive portion or a conductive area, and the non-conductive portion may be understood as a non-conductive portion or a segmented portion.

[0198] In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (1711), the second conductive portion (1712), or the third conductive portion (1713) may comprise a metallic material. In one example, the first conductive portion (1711), the second conductive portion (1712), and the third conductive portion (1713) may correspond to at least a portion of a metal housing.

[0199] In one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (1721) or the second non-conductive portion (1722) may be formed of a dielectric having a specified permittivity. In one example, the first non-conductive portion (1721) and the second non-conductive portion (1722) may be filled with a dielectric material.

[0200] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) disposed within the housing (1701) can transmit and receive a wireless signal by using at least one of the first conductive portion (1711), the second conductive portion (1712), or the third conductive portion (1713) by supplying power to at least a portion of the housing (1701). For example, a wireless communication circuit disposed on a printed circuit board within the housing (1701) can transmit and / or receive a wireless signal by supplying power to at least one of the first conductive portion (1711), the second conductive portion (1712), or the third conductive portion.

[0201] Referring to FIGS. 17A and 17B together, a conductive member (1750) according to one embodiment (e.g., conductive member (240) of FIG. 2A) may be disposed between a cover glass (1740) and a display circuitry (1741). The conductive member (1750) according to one embodiment may be disposed between the conductive portions (1710) and the display circuitry (1741). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (1750) may be disposed to be electrically separated from the first conductive portion (1711), the second conductive portion (1712), or the third conductive portion (1713).

[0202] In one embodiment, the conductive member (1750) can protect the display circuitry (1741) from electrostatic discharge. In one example, the conductive member (1750) can prevent or reduce performance degradation of the display circuitry (1741) by forming a discharge path that transfers discharge occurring near a dielectric (e.g., dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) to the conductive portions (1710).

[0203] Fig. 18a illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment. Fig. 18b illustrates a cross-section taken along axis G-G' of the electronic device according to the embodiment of Fig. 18a.

[0204] Referring to FIG. 18A, an electronic device (1800) according to an embodiment may include a first housing (1801), a hinge structure (H), a second housing (1802) rotatably coupled to the first housing (1801) through the hinge structure (H), and a display (1840). According to an embodiment, the first housing (1801) may be coupled to the second housing (1802) so as to rotate about the hinge structure (H) with respect to the second housing (1802) by a specified angle (A).

[0205] According to one embodiment, the first housing (1801) may include conductive portions (1810) and non-conductive portions (1820) forming a side surface of the electronic device (1800). According to one embodiment, the conductive portions (1810) may be arranged to be electrically isolated by the non-conductive portions (1820).

[0206] According to one embodiment, a first housing (1801) may include a first conductive portion (1811), a first non-conductive portion (1821), a second conductive portion (1812), a second non-conductive portion (1822), and / or a third conductive portion (1813). In the following description, the conductive portion may be understood as a conductive portion or a conductive area, and the non-conductive portion may be understood as a non-conductive portion or a segmented portion.

[0207] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) disposed within a housing (1801, 1802) can transmit and receive a wireless signal by utilizing at least one of the conductive portions (1810) by powering at least a portion of the housing (1801, 1802). For example, a wireless communication circuit disposed on a printed circuit board within the housing (1801, 1802) can transmit and / or receive a wireless signal by powering at least one of the conductive portions (1810).

[0208] Referring to FIG. 18B, a conductive member (1850) according to an embodiment (e.g., conductive member (240) of FIG. 2A) may be disposed between a dielectric (1830) (e.g., dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) and a display circuitry (1841). According to an embodiment, the conductive member (1850) may be disposed adjacent to the dielectric (1830) between the dielectric (1830) and the display circuitry (1841). According to an embodiment, the dielectric (1830) may be referred to as a deco that protects the display circuitry (1841) or the display (e.g., display (1742) of FIG. 7).

[0209] In one embodiment, the electronic device (1800) may include a glass deco (1831). In one embodiment, the glass deco (1831) may be formed to protect the display. In one embodiment, the glass deco (1831) may be positioned adjacent to a conductive member (1850). In one embodiment, the glass deco (1831) may be formed of a dielectric having a specified permittivity.

[0210] In one embodiment, the conductive member (1850) can protect the display circuitry (1841) from electrostatic discharge. In one example, the conductive member (1850) can prevent or reduce performance degradation of the display circuitry (1841) by forming a discharge path that transfers discharge occurring near a dielectric (e.g., dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) to the conductive portions (1810).

[0211] FIG. 19A illustrates a housing and a conductive member having a single non-conductive portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 19B illustrates a housing and a conductive member having a single non-conductive portion and a side non-conductive portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 19C illustrates a housing and a conductive member having multiple non-conductive portions according to one embodiment.

[0212] Referring to FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C together, some of the edges of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a plurality of conductive portions (211, 212, 213, 214) and at least one non-conductive portion (221, 222, 223). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a plurality of conductive member portions (240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) and at least one segmented portion (241, 242, 243).

[0213] Referring to FIG. 19a, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive portion (211), a first non-conductive portion (221), and a second conductive portion (212). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), and a second conductive member portion (240-2). According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion.

[0214] Referring to FIG. 19b, a fourth edge (120b) of a second housing (120) according to an embodiment may include a first conductive portion (211), a first non-conductive portion (221), and a second conductive portion (212). A third edge (120a) of a second housing (120) according to an embodiment may include a portion of the second conductive portion (212), a fifth non-conductive portion (225), and a fifth conductive portion (215). A fifth edge (120e) that is perpendicular to the fourth edge (120b) and parallel to the third edge (120a) according to an embodiment may include a portion of the first conductive portion (211), a fourth non-conductive portion (224), and a fourth conductive portion (214).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), and a second conductive member portion (240-2). According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion thereof.

[0216] According to one embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion (240-1) may be formed to correspond to the fourth non-conductive portion (224). According to one embodiment, one end of the second conductive member portion (240-2) may be formed to correspond to the fifth non-conductive portion (225).

[0217] Referring to FIG. 19c, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive portion (211), a first non-conductive portion (221), a second conductive portion (212), a second non-conductive portion (222), a third conductive portion (213), a third non-conductive portion (223), and a fourth conductive portion (214).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), a second conductive member portion (240-2), a second segment portion (242), a third conductive member portion (240-3), a third segment portion (243), and a fourth conductive member portion (240-4).

[0219] According to one embodiment, the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120) may be formed to respectfully correspond to the segmented portions (241, 242, 243) of the conductive member (240), respectively. For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions that correspond to each other. As another example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of each other. For another example, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) and the second segment portion (242) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least partially.

[0220] FIG. 20A illustrates a conductive member positioned adjacent to a dielectric according to one embodiment. FIG. 20B illustrates a conductive member positioned adjacent to a display according to one embodiment. FIG. 20C illustrates a conductive member positioned adjacent to a housing according to one embodiment.

[0221] Referring to FIGS. 20A, 20B, and 20C together, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment may include a second housing (120) including conductive portions (210), a display (140), a dielectric (230) arranged to surround at least a portion of the periphery of the display (140), and a conductive member (240) arranged between the dielectric (230) and the display (140).

[0222] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (120) may include an ejection portion (290) having a specified dielectric constant. In one embodiment, the ejection portion (290) may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the dielectric (230) may be positioned between an edge of the second housing (120) (e.g., the fourth edge (120b) of FIG. 2b) and the display (140).

[0224] Referring to FIG. 20a, a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may be positioned between the dielectric (230) and the display (140) so as to be adjacent to the dielectric (230). For example, the conductive member (240) may be positioned so as to be attached to one surface of the dielectric (230) facing the display (140).

[0225] Referring to FIG. 20b, a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may be positioned between the dielectric (230) and the display (140), adjacent to the display (140). For example, the conductive member (240) may be positioned so as to be attached to one surface of the display (140) facing the dielectric (230).

[0226] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may be attached to one surface of the display (140) facing the dielectric (230) via an adhesive member (247) (or a support member).

[0227] Referring to FIG. 20c, a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may be positioned adjacent to the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the second housing (120). For example, the conductive member (240) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the second housing (120) (e.g., the fourth edge (120b) of FIG. 2b) and attached to one surface facing the inside of the electronic device.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may be attached to a surface of the second housing (120) adjacent to an edge and facing the interior of the electronic device via an adhesive member (247) (or a support member).

[0229] FIG. 21A illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member according to one embodiment. FIG. 21B illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and a conductive member having a single segmented portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 21C illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and a side non-conductive portion and a conductive member having a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 21D illustrates a housing having a plurality of non-conductive portions and a side non-conductive portion and a conductive member having a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion according to another embodiment. FIG. 21E illustrates the radiation efficiency of an antenna as a function of the length of the conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0230] Referring to FIGS. 21a, 21b, 21c and 21d together, some of the edges of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a plurality of conductive portions (211, 212, 213, 214) and at least one non-conductive portion (221, 222, 223). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a plurality of conductive member portions (240-1, 240-2, 240-3) and at least one segmented portion (241, 242).

[0231] Referring to FIG. 21a, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), and at least a portion of the third conductive portion (213). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1) corresponding to the second conductive portion (212) of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the second conductive portion (212) of the second housing (120) and the first conductive member portion (240-1) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions corresponding to each other.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 21b, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), and at least a portion of the third conductive portion (213).

[0233] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), and a second conductive member portion (240-2). According to one embodiment, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion thereof.

[0234] According to one embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion (240-1) may be formed to correspond to the second non-conductive portion (222). The first conductive member portion (240-1) may correspond to or overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), or the second conductive portion (212). The second conductive member portion (240-2) may correspond to or overlap the third conductive portion (213).

[0235] Referring to FIG. 21c, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), and at least a portion of the third conductive portion (213). The third edge (120a) of the first housing (120) according to one embodiment may include another portion of the third conductive portion (213), the third non-conductive portion (223), and at least a portion of the fourth conductive portion (214).

[0236] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), a second conductive member portion (240-2), a second segment portion (242), and a third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0237] According to one embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120) may be formed to correspond respectfully with the segmented portions (241, 242) of the conductive member (240). For example, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions that correspond to each other. As another example, the third non-conductive portion (223) of the second housing (120) and the second segmented portion (242) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least partially.

[0238] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion (240-1) may correspond to or overlap at least a portion of the first conductive member portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), or the second conductive portion (212). The second conductive member portion (240-2) may correspond to or overlap the third conductive portion (213). The third conductive member portion (240-3) may correspond to or overlap the fourth conductive portion (214).

[0239] Referring to FIG. 21d, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), and at least a portion of the third conductive portion (213). The third edge (120a) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a portion of the third conductive portion (213), the third non-conductive portion (223), and the fourth conductive portion (214). According to one embodiment, a fifth edge (120e) of the second housing (120), which is perpendicular to the fourth edge (120b) and substantially parallel to the third edge (120a), may include a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the fourth non-conductive portion (224), and the fifth conductive portion (215).

[0240] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), and a second conductive member portion (240-2).

[0241] According to one embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120) may be formed to correspond respectfully with the segmented portions (241, 242) of the conductive member (240). For example, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions that correspond to each other. As another example, the third non-conductive portion (223) of the second housing (120) and the second segmented portion (242) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least partially.

[0242] According to one embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion (240-1) may be formed to correspond to the fourth non-conductive portion (224). According to one embodiment, one end of the second conductive member portion (240-2) may be formed to correspond to the third non-conductive portion (223).

[0243] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion (240-1) may correspond to or overlap at least a portion of the first conductive member portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), or the second conductive portion (212). The second conductive member portion (240-2) may correspond to or overlap the third conductive portion (213).

[0244] Referring to FIG. 21e, the radiation performance of the antenna may vary as the conductive member (240) according to one embodiment includes an extension portion (249) extending from one end.

[0245] According to one embodiment, when the conductive member (240) has the first segment portion (241), a parasitic resonance (2201) may occur compared to when the conductive member (240) does not have the first segment portion (241). According to one embodiment, when the conductive member (240) includes the first segment portion (241), the antenna radiation performance may be degraded due to the occurrence of a parasitic resonance (2201) in a certain frequency band. For example, when the conductive member (240) includes the first segment portion (241), the antenna radiation performance may be degraded due to the occurrence of a parasitic resonance (2201) in a frequency band of about 1600 MHz to about 1700 MHz.

[0246] According to one embodiment, when the conductive member (240) includes a first segment portion (241) and an extension portion (249) extending from one end of the conductive member (240), parasitic resonance (2201) that occurs when only the first segment portion (241) is included without including the extension portion (249) may not occur.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) includes a first segment portion (241) and an extension portion (249), thereby preventing / reducing the occurrence of parasitic resonance (2201) and preventing / reducing antenna performance degradation.

[0248] FIG. 22 illustrates a housing including three or more non-conductive portions and a conductive member having a segmented portion corresponding to at least one non-conductive portion, according to one embodiment.

[0249] Referring to FIG. 22, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), the third conductive portion (213), the third non-conductive portion (223), and a portion of the fourth conductive portion (214). According to one embodiment, the third edge (120a) of the second housing (120) may include a portion of the fourth conductive portion (214).

[0250] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), a second conductive member portion (240-2), a second segment portion (242), or a third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0251] According to one embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120) may be formed to correspond respectfully with the segmented portions (241, 242) of the conductive member (240). For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions that correspond to each other. For another example, the third non-conductive portion (223) of the second housing (120) and the second segmented portion (242) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least partially.

[0252] FIG. 23A illustrates a conductive member comprising a plurality of segmented portions and a housing comprising a non-conductive portion corresponding to at least some of the plurality of segmented portions according to another embodiment. FIG. 23B illustrates a conductive member comprising a housing comprising a plurality of non-conductive portions and a segmented portion corresponding to at least some of the plurality of non-conductive portions according to another embodiment. FIG. 23C illustrates a conductive member having a protrusion formed thereon according to another embodiment.

[0253] Referring to FIGS. 23a and 23b together, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222) and / or the third conductive portion (213). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a plurality of conductive member portions (240-1, 240-2, 240-3, 240-4) and at least one segmented portion (241, 242, 243).

[0254] Referring to FIG. 23a, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), and at least a portion of the third conductive portion (213).

[0255] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), a second conductive member portion (240-2), a second segment portion (242), a third conductive member portion (240-3), a third segment portion (243), and a fourth conductive member portion (240-4).

[0256] According to one embodiment, at least some of the segmented portions (241, 242, 243) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to correspond respectfully with the non-conductive portions (221, 222) of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions that correspond to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least partially.

[0257] According to one embodiment, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) and the third segment portion (243) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) and the third segment portion (243) of the conductive member (240) may be formed so as to overlap at least a portion thereof.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion (240-1) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211) of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the second conductive member portion (240-2) and the third conductive member portion (240-3) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of the second conductive portion (212) of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the fourth conductive member portion (240-4) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of the third conductive portion (213) of the second housing (120).

[0259] According to one embodiment, the second segmented portion (242) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the second conductive portion (212) of the second housing (120).

[0260] Referring to FIG. 23b, the fourth edge (120b) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), the first non-conductive portion (221), the second conductive portion (212), the second non-conductive portion (222), the third conductive portion (213), the third non-conductive portion (223), and the fourth conductive portion (214).

[0261] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), a second conductive member portion (240-2), a second segment portion (242), and a third conductive member portion (240-3).

[0262] According to one embodiment, at least some of the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120) may be formed to correspond respectfully with the segmented portions (241, 242) of the conductive member (240). For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions that correspond to each other. As another example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion. As another example, the third non-conductive portion (223) of the second housing (120) and the second segmented portion (242) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion.

[0263] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion (240-1) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211) of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of the second conductive portion (212) and the third conductive portion (213) of the second housing (120). According to one embodiment, the third conductive member portion (240-3) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to overlap at least a portion of the fourth conductive portion (214) of the second housing (120).

[0264] According to one embodiment, the second non-conductive portion (222) of the second housing (120) may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240).

[0265] Referring to FIG. 23c, the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may include a first protrusion (2210), and the third conductive member portion (240-3) may include a second protrusion (2220).

[0266] In one embodiment, the first protrusion (2210) may form a discharge path so that a discharge generated at a location adjacent to the second conductive member portion (240-2) flows to the second conductive member portion (212). In one example, the first protrusion (2210) may more effectively prevent / reduce electrostatic discharge by positioning the second conductive member portion (240-2) closer to the second conductive member portion (212) than to other locations.

[0267] In one embodiment, the second protrusion (2220) may form a discharge path so that a discharge generated at a location adjacent to the third conductive member portion (240-3) flows to the third conductive member portion (213). In one example, the second protrusion (2220) may more effectively prevent / reduce electrostatic discharge by positioning the third conductive member portion (240-3) closer to the third conductive member portion (213) than to other locations.

[0268] Figure 24a illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to one embodiment. Figure 24b illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member with a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion according to one embodiment. Figure 24c illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member according to another embodiment. Figure 24d illustrates a housing including a non-conductive portion and a conductive member with a segmented portion corresponding to at least a portion of the non-conductive portion according to another embodiment. Figure 24e illustrates the radiation performance of an antenna according to the alignment of the non-conductive portion of the housing and the segmented portion of the conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0269] Referring to FIG. 24a, a fourth edge (120b) of a second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include at least a portion of the first conductive portion (211), a first non-conductive portion (221), and at least a portion of the second conductive portion (212). A third edge (120a) of a second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include another portion of the second conductive portion (212), a second non-conductive portion (222), and a third conductive portion (213). According to one embodiment, a fifth edge (120e) of the second housing (120) that is perpendicular to the fourth edge (120b) and parallel to the third edge (120a) may include another portion of the first conductive portion (211), a third non-conductive portion (223), and a fourth conductive portion (214).

[0270] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a conductive member (240) disposed adjacent to the second housing (120).

[0271] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) can transmit and receive signals in a designated frequency band by supplying power to the first conductive portion (211) and the second conductive portion (212). For example, the wireless communication circuit can utilize the first conductive portion (211) and the second conductive portion (212) as antenna radiators by supplying power to the first conductive portion (211) and the second conductive portion (212).

[0272] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit can transmit and receive a signal of a designated frequency band by supplying power to a first point (2411) of a first conductive portion (211). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit can transmit and receive a signal of a designated frequency band by supplying power to a second point (2412) of a second conductive portion (212).

[0273] According to one embodiment, the first conductive portion (211) and the second conductive portion (212) of the second housing (120) can be electrically connected to the ground. According to one embodiment, the first conductive portion (211) can be electrically connected to the ground via the first ground point (2421) and / or the second ground point (2422). According to one embodiment, the second conductive portion (212) can be electrically connected to the ground via the third ground point (2423).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the first conductive portion (211) and the second conductive portion (212) of the second housing (120) may be electrically connected to ground via at least one electronic element (2440). The at least one electronic element (2440) according to one embodiment may be referred to as one of a matching circuit, a switch, or a tuner. For example, the at least one electronic element (2440) may be referred to as a matching circuit, and the antenna radiation characteristics through the first conductive portion (211) and the second conductive portion (212) may be controlled via the matching circuit. However, in FIG. 24A, the electronic element (2440) may be referred to as a plurality of matching circuits having different structures.

[0275] The power supply structure and the connection structure with the ground of Fig. 24a can be equally applied to Figs. 24b, 24c, and 24d.

[0276] Referring to FIG. 24b, one edge of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive portion (211), a first non-conductive portion (221), and a second conductive portion (212). A third edge (120a) of the second housing (120) according to one embodiment may include a portion of the second conductive portion (212), a second non-conductive portion (222), and a third conductive portion (213). According to one embodiment, a fifth edge (120e) of the second housing (120) that is perpendicular to the fourth edge (120b) and parallel to the third edge (120a) may include a portion of the first conductive portion (211), a third non-conductive portion (223), and a fourth conductive portion (214).

[0277] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (240) disposed adjacent to the second housing (120) may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), and a second conductive member portion (240-2).

[0278] According to one embodiment, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) and the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed so as to overlap at least a portion thereof.

[0279] Referring to FIG. 24c, one end of the conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may be formed to correspond to the third non-conductive portion (223). The other end of the conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may be formed to correspond to the second non-conductive portion (222).

[0280] Referring to FIG. 24d, a conductive member (240) according to one embodiment may include a first conductive member portion (240-1), a first segment portion (241), and a second conductive member portion (240-2).

[0281] According to one embodiment, one end of the first conductive member portion (240-1) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to correspond to the third non-conductive portion (223). According to one embodiment, one end of the second conductive member portion (240-2) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to correspond to the second non-conductive portion (222). According to one embodiment, the first segment portion (241) of the conductive member (240) may be formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120).

[0282] Referring to FIG. 24e, the radiation performance of the antenna according to one embodiment may vary depending on the alignment of the segmented portion of the conductive member (240) and the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120).

[0283] Referring to FIGS. 24b, 24c and 24e together, when the segmented portion (241, 242 or 243) of the conductive member (240) according to one embodiment and the non-conductive portion (221, 222 or 223) of the second housing (120) are formed to correspond, the antenna radiation efficiency may increase as they are formed to correspond at a portion spaced apart from a point (e.g., first point (2411)) supplied from a wireless communication circuit.

[0284] For example, compared to a case where the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) is formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) (e.g., FIG. 24b), the radiation efficiency of the antenna can be increased when one end of the conductive member (240) corresponds to the third non-conductive portion (223) and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion (222) (e.g., FIG. 24c).

[0285] According to one embodiment, the antenna radiation efficiency may be higher in the case where only the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) is formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) (e.g., FIG. 24b) or where one end of the conductive member (240) corresponds to the third non-conductive portion (223) and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion (222) (e.g., FIG. 24c), compared to the case where the first segmented portion (241) corresponds to the first non-conductive portion (221) and one end of the conductive member (240) corresponds to the third non-conductive portion (223) and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion (222) (e.g., FIG. 24d).

[0286] According to one embodiment, the radiation efficiency of the antenna may be increased when the first segmented portion (241) of the conductive member (240) is formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (221) of the second housing (120) (e.g., FIG. 24b), compared to when the first segmented portion (241) corresponds to the first non-conductive portion (221), one end of the conductive member (240) corresponds to the third non-conductive portion (223), and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion (222) (e.g., FIG. 24d).

[0287] According to one embodiment, the antenna radiation efficiency may be higher when the first segmented portion (241) is formed to correspond to the first non-conductive portion (221) and the conductive member (240) is formed to correspond to the third non-conductive portion (223) and the other end to correspond to the second non-conductive portion (222) (e.g., FIG. 24d) than when one end of the conductive member (240) corresponds to the third non-conductive portion (223) and the other end corresponds to the second non-conductive portion (222) (e.g., FIG. 24c).

[0288] According to one embodiment, since at least some of the segmented portions (241, 242, or 243) of the conductive member (240) and the non-conductive portions (221, 222, 223) of the second housing (120) are formed so as not to correspond to each other, the bandwidth of the first frequency band (e.g., LB (low band)) may be reduced, and the antenna radiation performance of the second frequency band (e.g., MB (mid-band)) may be degraded.

[0289] FIG. 25A illustrates an electronic device including a conductive member formed to be adjacent to a conductive portion used as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state according to an embodiment. FIG. 25B illustrates an electronic device including a conductive member formed to be adjacent to a conductive portion used as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in a folded state according to an embodiment. FIG. 25C illustrates an electronic device including a conductive member formed to be adjacent to a conductive portion used as an antenna radiator when the electronic device is in an unfolded state and a folded state according to an embodiment.

[0290] Referring to FIGS. 25a, 25b and 25c together, a conductive member (2540) according to one embodiment may be positioned adjacent to an area of ​​the housing (2510, 2520) that is powered by a wireless communication circuit and operates as an antenna radiator, and a display circuit (2541), depending on the folded or unfolded state of the electronic device (2500).

[0291] The electronic device (2500) of FIGS. 25a to 25c may be referred to as the electronic device (1500) of FIG. 15.

[0292] Referring to FIG. 25A, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) according to an embodiment can transmit and receive a signal of a designated frequency band by supplying power to a first conductive portion (2511) and a second conductive portion (2512) of a first housing (2510). The wireless communication circuit according to an embodiment can utilize the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) of the first housing (2510) as an antenna radiator by supplying power to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512).

[0293] According to one embodiment, the display circuitry (2541) may be arranged adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512).

[0294] According to one embodiment, a conductive member (2540) (e.g., conductive member (240) of FIG. 2A) may be disposed between the display circuitry (2541) and the first conductive portion (2511) and / or the second conductive portion (2512). According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be disposed between the display circuitry (2541) and the first conductive portion (2511) and / or the second conductive portion (2512), thereby preventing / reducing electrostatic discharge to the display circuitry (1541). For example, the conductive member (2540) can prevent / reduce static electricity from being transferred to the display circuit (2541) by allowing static electricity generated from a dielectric (e.g., the dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) to flow to a part of the conductive member (2540), the first conductive portion (2511) or the second conductive portion (2512).

[0295] Referring to FIG. 25b, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) according to an embodiment can transmit and receive a signal of a designated frequency band by supplying power to a first conductive portion (2511) and a second conductive portion (2512) of a first housing (2510). The wireless communication circuit according to an embodiment can utilize the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) of the first housing (2510) as an antenna radiator by supplying power to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512).

[0296] According to one embodiment, the display circuitry (2541) may be arranged adjacent to the fifth conductive portion (2515) and the sixth conductive portion (2516) of the second housing (2520). According to one embodiment, the display circuitry (2541) may be adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) that are utilized as antenna radiators when the electronic device (2500) is in a folded state.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be disposed between the display circuitry (2541) and the fifth conductive portion (2515) and / or the sixth conductive portion (2516).

[0298] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be positioned adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) when the electronic device (2500) is in a folded state. According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be positioned adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) when the electronic device (2500) is in a folded state, thereby preventing / reducing electrostatic discharge to the display circuit unit (1541). For example, the conductive member (2540) can prevent / reduce static electricity from being transferred to the display circuit (2541) by allowing static electricity generated from a dielectric (e.g., the dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) to flow to a part of the conductive member (2540), the fifth conductive portion (2515), or the sixth conductive portion (2516).

[0299] Referring to FIG. 25c, a wireless communication circuit (not shown) according to an embodiment can transmit and receive a signal of a designated frequency band by supplying power to the first conductive portion (2511), the second conductive portion (2512) of the first housing (2510), and the fifth conductive portion (2515) and the sixth conductive portion (2516) of the second housing (2520). The wireless communication circuit according to an embodiment can be utilized as an antenna radiator by supplying power to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) of the first housing (2510) and the fifth conductive portion (2515) and the sixth conductive portion (2516) of the second housing (2520).

[0300] According to one embodiment, the display circuitry (2541) may be arranged adjacent to the fifth conductive portion (2515) and the sixth conductive portion (2516) of the second housing (2520). According to one embodiment, the display circuitry (2541) may be adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) that are utilized as antenna radiators when the electronic device (2500) is in a folded state.

[0301] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be disposed between the display circuitry (2541) and the fifth conductive portion (2515) and / or the sixth conductive portion (2516).

[0302] According to one embodiment, a conductive member (2540) may be disposed between the display circuitry (2541) and the fifth conductive portion (2515) and / or the sixth conductive portion (2516), thereby preventing / reducing electrostatic discharge to the display circuitry (1541). For example, the conductive member (2540) may allow static electricity generated from a dielectric (e.g., the dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) to flow to a portion of the conductive member (2540), the fifth conductive portion (2515) and / or the sixth conductive portion (2516), thereby preventing / reducing the static electricity from being transferred to the display circuitry (2541).

[0303] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be positioned adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0304] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (2540) may be arranged adjacent to the first conductive portion (2511) and the second conductive portion (2512) when the electronic device is in a folded state, thereby preventing / reducing electrostatic discharge to the display circuitry (1541). For example, the conductive member (2540) may prevent static electricity generated from a dielectric (e.g., the dielectric (230) of FIG. 2A) from being transmitted to the display circuitry (2541) by allowing the static electricity to flow to a portion of the conductive member (2540), the fifth conductive portion (2515), or the sixth conductive portion (2516).

[0305] An electronic device according to one embodiment comprises a first housing including a first edge facing a first direction and a second edge facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second housing connected to the first housing through a connecting member so as to be rotatable with respect to the first housing and including a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first housing and the second housing face each other, a flexible display forming a front surface of the electronic device and arranged across the first housing and the second housing, a dielectric disposed at least partially between the flexible display and the fourth edge of the second housing while at least partially wrapping around the periphery of the flexible display, a conductive member positioned between the dielectric and the flexible display, and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the first housing or the second housing, wherein the fourth edge includes a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion, and wherein The conductive member is formed with a first segment portion and a second segment portion to correspond to the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, and the wireless communication circuit can transmit and receive a wireless signal using at least one of the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, or the third conductive portion of the second housing.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit is disposed on a printed circuit board, and the conductive member can be disposed between the dielectric and the printed circuit board.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the conductive member may include a first conductive member portion, a second conductive member portion, or a third conductive member portion.

[0308] In one embodiment, the first segment portion or the second segment portion may comprise a dielectric having a specified permittivity.

[0309] According to one embodiment, the first segment portion and the second segment portion may have a length of 0.5 mm or more.

[0310] According to one embodiment, the flexible display may further include a display circuit portion disposed below the flexible display.

[0311] In one embodiment, the conductive member may be a tape comprising a flexible conductive adhesive layer.

[0312] According to one embodiment, the second conductive member portion may include at least one protrusion.

[0313] According to one embodiment, the at least one protrusion may include a plurality of first protrusions or a plurality of second protrusions.

[0314] In one embodiment, the at least one protrusion comprises a first protrusion, and the first protrusion can be formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion so as to face at least a portion of the first conductive portion.

[0315] In one embodiment, the at least one protrusion comprises a second protrusion, and the second protrusion may be formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion toward the first conductive portion so as to be adjacent to the first conductive portion.

[0316] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion or the third conductive member portion may include at least one protrusion.

[0317] In one embodiment, the at least one protrusion comprises a first protrusion, and the first protrusion can be formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion so as to face at least a portion of the first conductive portion.

[0318] In one embodiment, the at least one protrusion comprises a second protrusion, and the second protrusion may be formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion toward the first conductive portion so as to be adjacent to the first conductive portion.

[0319] According to one embodiment, the second conductive portion includes a first feeding point, and the first protrusion included in the second conductive member portion can be formed at a point of the second conductive member portion so as to be spaced apart from the first feeding point.

[0320] According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing including a first edge facing a first direction and a second edge facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a display forming a front surface of the electronic device, a dielectric disposed at least partially between the display and a second edge of the housing while surrounding at least a portion of the periphery of the display, a conductive member including a conductive material positioned between the dielectric and the display, and a wireless communication circuit disposed within the housing, wherein the second edge includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion, and a first non-conductive portion disposed between the first conductive portion and the first conductive portion, and a first segmented portion is formed in the conductive member to correspond to the first non-conductive portion of the second edge of the housing, and the wireless communication circuit can transmit and receive a wireless signal using at least one of the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion of the second edge.

[0321] According to one embodiment, the conductive member may include a first conductive member portion or a second conductive member portion.

[0322] In one embodiment, the first segment portion may comprise a dielectric having a specified permittivity.

[0323] According to one embodiment, the display may further include a display circuit disposed below the display.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member portion or the second conductive member portion may include at least one protrusion.

[0325] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0326] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a 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., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0327] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum 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).

[0328] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1440)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1436) or an external memory (1438)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1401)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1420)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1401)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0329] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0330] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components.

[0331] According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A first housing comprising a first edge facing a first direction and a second edge facing a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; A second housing connected to the first housing so as to be rotatable relative to the first housing; The second housing includes a third edge corresponding to the first edge and a fourth edge corresponding to the second edge when the first housing and the second housing face each other, The fourth edge includes a first conductive portion, a first non-conductive portion, a second conductive portion, a second non-conductive portion, and a third conductive portion; A flexible display forming the front surface of the electronic device and arranged across the first housing and the second housing; A dielectric material at least partially disposed between the flexible display and the fourth edge, while at least partially wrapping around the periphery of the flexible display; A conductive member including a conductive material positioned between the dielectric and the flexible display; and Including a wireless communication circuit disposed within the first housing or the second housing, The conductive member includes a first segment portion and a second segment portion corresponding to the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion of the fourth edge of the second housing, respectively, An electronic device in which the wireless communication circuit transmits and receives a wireless signal using at least one of the first conductive portion, the second conductive portion, and / or the third conductive portion of the second housing.

2. In claim 1, The above wireless communication circuit is arranged on a printed circuit board, An electronic device wherein the conductive member is disposed between the dielectric and the printed circuit board.

3. In claim 1, An electronic device, wherein the conductive member comprises a first conductive member portion, a second conductive member portion, or a third conductive member portion.

4. In claim 1, An electronic device, wherein the first segment portion or the second segment portion includes a dielectric having a specified permittivity.

5. In claim 1, An electronic device, wherein the first segment portion and the second segment portion have a length of 0.5 mm or more.

6. In claim 1, An electronic device, wherein the flexible display further includes a display circuit portion disposed below the flexible display.

7. In claim 1, An electronic device wherein the conductive member is a tape including a flexible conductive adhesive layer.

8. In claim 3, An electronic device, wherein the second conductive member portion includes at least one protrusion.

9. In claim 8, An electronic device, wherein said at least one protrusion comprises a plurality of first protrusions or a plurality of second protrusions.

10. In claim 8, wherein at least one of the protrusions comprises a first protrusion, An electronic device, wherein the first protrusion is formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion so as to face at least a portion of the first conductive portion.

11. In claim 8, wherein at least one of the protrusions comprises a second protrusion, An electronic device, wherein the second protrusion is formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion toward the first conductive portion so as to be adjacent to the first conductive portion.

12. In claim 3, An electronic device, wherein the first conductive member portion or the third conductive member portion includes at least one protrusion.

13. In claim 12, wherein at least one of the protrusions comprises a first protrusion, An electronic device, wherein the first protrusion is formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion so as to face at least a portion of the first conductive portion.

14. In claim 12, wherein at least one of the protrusions comprises a second protrusion, An electronic device, wherein the second protrusion is formed to extend from one end of the first conductive member portion toward the first conductive portion so as to be adjacent to the first conductive portion.

15. In claim 3, The second conductive portion includes a first power supply point, An electronic device, wherein the first protrusion included in the second conductive member portion is formed at a point of the second conductive member portion so as to be spaced apart from the first power supply point.

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