Electronic device including sensor switch, and drop misrecognition prevention method therefor

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment comprises: a housing; an antenna; a display; a driving unit that moves at least a portion of the display; a first sensor that identifies a first measurement value for detecting motion information of the electronic device; a second sensor that identifies a second measurement value for detecting grip information of the electronic device; a first circuit and a second circuit that are selectively connectable to the second sensor; a switch by which one of the first circuit and the second circuit is electrically connected to the antenna; a first processor operatively connected to the switch, the first sensor and the second sensor; and a memory, wherein the memory can include instructions configured such that, during execution thereof, the first processor uses the driving unit so as to control, on the basis of the identified first measurement value and the identified second measurement value, the switch such that one of the first circuit and the second circuit is electrically connected to the antenna in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is withdrawn from the housing.

Description

Electronic device including a sensor switch and method for preventing false fall detection thereof

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device including a sensor switch and a method for preventing false fall detection thereof.

[0002] Electronic devices are evolving into various structures to meet the needs of users who want various functions.

[0003] Recently, electronic devices that support the functions of electronic devices through sliding or roller mechanisms (e.g., slideable electronic devices, rollable electronic devices) have been released. These electronic devices may include a drive structure (e.g., a slide body) designed to retract a portion of the electronic device by the rotational force of a drive unit (e.g., a drive motor), or to re-settle the electronic device components by reversing the drive unit.

[0004] However, when an electronic device is subjected to an external impact, such as a drop, while some components of the electronic device are withdrawn, components operatively connected to the driving structure (e.g., flexible display, driving motor, camera lens, electronic components) may be damaged.

[0005] Moreover, electronic devices may be more vulnerable to damage from external impacts, such as falling objects, when their components are pulled out rather than retracted. Electronic devices may require measures to minimize impact by reversing the drive motor to protect components during a drop.

[0006] The electronic device may support a fall detection false recognition solution function or a fall false recognition prevention function that determines whether the fall detection is a false operation depending on the grip state when detecting a fall state with some components of the electronic device withdrawn, and rotates the motor in reverse or maintains the current state.

[0007] Meanwhile, grip sensors used to recognize grip conditions must match their object recognition distance to the specific absorption rate (SAR) measurement standard, allowing the sensing path to be tuned to a given sensing characteristic. However, the object recognition distance for fall detection false positive solutions differs from the SAR measurement standard, limiting the use of a single grip sensor for both SAR measurement and fall detection false positive solutions.

[0008] Consequently, the electronic device may require a separate grip sensor sensing path, in addition to the sensing path of the grip sensor for SAR measurements, for use in fall detection false positive solutions (or for fall detection monitoring). However, adding a separate grip sensor to the electronic device may result in hardware constraints due to increased wiring, mounting location, and increased wiring, as well as additional wiring for connection to the control processor.

[0009] An electronic device according to various embodiments proposes a structure and method that can utilize a single grip sensor not only for grip state determination (or SAR measurement) but also for a fall detection false recognition solution (or fall detection monitoring) by using a sensor switch without adding a separate grip sensor.

[0010] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0011] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include an antenna. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a display. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a driving unit that moves at least a portion of the display. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first sensor that identifies a first measurement value for detecting movement information of the electronic device. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a second sensor that identifies a second measurement value for detecting grip information of the electronic device. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first circuit and a second circuit that are selectively connectable to the second sensor. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a switch that electrically connects one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the antenna. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first processor operatively connected to the switch, the first sensor, and the second sensor. An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a memory. In one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed, cause the first processor to control the switch so that one of the first circuit and the second circuit is electrically connected to the antenna based on the identified first measurement value and the identified second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the housing using the driving unit.

[0012] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include an antenna, a display, a driving unit for moving at least a portion of the display, a first sensor for identifying a first measurement value for detecting movement information of the electronic device, a second sensor for identifying a second measurement value for detecting grip information of the electronic device, a first circuit and a second circuit selectively connecting the antenna and the second sensor, a switch for electrically connecting one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the antenna, and a low-power processor operatively connected to the switch, the first sensor, and the second sensor. In one embodiment, the low-power processor may be configured to control a switch for selectively connecting one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the antenna and the second sensor based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the low-power processor may be configured to control the switch for connecting the first circuit and the second sensor in a second state in which at least a portion of the display is brought into the interior of the electronic device.

[0013] An electronic device according to various embodiments may support a function of changing a first state in which a part of the electronic device is moved by a rotational force or a second state in which a part of the electronic device is settled by a reverse rotation, and may include a sensor switch structure for selectively connecting a first electrical path for SAR measurement and a second electrical path for a fall detection false recognition solution to one grip sensor in an electronic device including a sensor for detecting a free fall (or a falling state).

[0014] A method for preventing false drop recognition of an electronic device including a display in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out to the outside of the electronic device or is inserted into the inside of the electronic device according to various embodiments may include: obtaining a first measurement value identified from a first sensor for detecting electronic device movement information; obtaining a second measurement value identified from a second sensor for detecting electronic device grip information; and controlling a switch for selectively connecting one of a first circuit and a second circuit to the antenna and the second sensor based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out to the outside of the electronic device.

[0015] A recording medium storing a program for executing a method for preventing false recognition of a drop of an electronic device including a display in which at least a portion of the display is withdrawn to the outside of the electronic device or introduced into the inside of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention on a computer may include a configuration for obtaining a first measurement value identified from a first sensor for detecting electronic device movement information, obtaining a second measurement value identified from a second sensor for detecting electronic device grip information, and controlling a switch for selectively connecting one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the antenna and the second sensor based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is withdrawn to the outside of the electronic device.

[0016] Electronic devices, methods and recording media according to various embodiments can improve the prevention of damage to electronic devices due to external impacts such as dropping by reducing the latency until the reverse rotation control of a driving unit by having a low-power processor control sensors and sensor switches and transmitting a driving interrupt signal to a main processor through a wire connected to a driving driver.

[0017] In addition, the effects that can be obtained or expected by various embodiments of this document may be disclosed directly or implicitly in the detailed description of the embodiments of this document.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 5A illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 5b illustrates a layout diagram of some components of the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 5a according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a method for preventing false fall detection of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0026] Fig. 8 illustrates the mode operation timing of a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 9 illustrates a method for preventing false fall detection of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0028] Electronic devices according to the 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.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0031] The processor (120) includes at least one processing circuit, and the at least one processing circuit can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., program (140)), and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in the volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in the non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (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 (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0032] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (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 (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (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, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). 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.

[0033] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) or the sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include a volatile memory (132) or a non-volatile memory (134). The memory (130) can include instructions executable by the processor (120).

[0034] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0035] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0036] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) 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. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0037] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0038] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0039] The sensor module (176) may include at least one sensor. The sensor module (176) may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a 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.

[0040] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0041] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0042] A haptic module (179) 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 (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0043] The camera module (180) may include at least one camera. The at least one camera may capture still images and moving images. In one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0044] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0045] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0046] The communication module (190) may include at least one communication circuit. The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102), the electronic device (104), or the server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., an 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 (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (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 LAN or WAN)). 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 (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0047] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, 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 (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can 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.

[0048] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. In 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 (197).

[0049] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In 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.

[0050] 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)).

[0051] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) 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 (101). The electronic device (101) 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 (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0052] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0053] The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0054] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction), and a display (230) (e.g., a rollable display, a flexible display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled with the first housing (210) so as to be withdrawn in a first direction (direction ①) or inserted in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①) with respect to the first housing (210). Conversely, the first housing (210) can be slidably coupled to the second housing (220) so that the first housing (210) can be withdrawn in a first direction (direction ①) with respect to the second housing (210) or drawn in in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①).

[0055] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be changed into a slide-in state (e.g., a retracted state) by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing (220) into at least a portion of the first space (2101) formed by the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be changed into a slide-out state (e.g., a retracted state) by moving at least a portion of the second housing (220) outwardly (e.g., in direction ①) from the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support member (e.g., a bendable member, a bendable support member, a multi-joint hinge module, or a multi-bar assembly) that, in a slide-out state, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220), and, in a slide-in state, is received at least partially into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) in a bendable manner. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (230) may be arranged in a manner that is attached to at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the display (230) may be attached to the support member (240) (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (230) may be accommodated in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) in a slide-in state, thereby being placed out of sight from the outside.In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (230) may be positioned so as to be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in the slide-out state.

[0056] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210) including a first side member (211) and a second housing (220) including a second side member (221). In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may include a first side (2111) having a first length along a first direction (e.g., a y-axis direction), a second side (2112) extending from the first side (2111) to have a second length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (2111) and shorter than the first length, and a third side (2113) extending from the second side (2112) substantially parallel to the first side (2111) and having the first length. In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the first side member (211) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first extension member (212) extending from at least a portion of the first side member (211) to at least a portion of the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the first extension member (212) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first extension member (212) may be formed separately from the first side member (211) and structurally coupled to the first side member (211).

[0057] According to various embodiments, the second side member (221) can include a fourth side member (2211) that corresponds at least partially with the first side member (2111) and has a third length, a fifth side member (2212) that extends from the fourth side member (2211) in a direction substantially parallel to the second side member (2112) and has a fourth length that is shorter than the third length, and a sixth side member (2213) that extends from the fifth side member (2212) to correspond with the third side member (2113) and has a third length. In one embodiment, the second side member (221) can be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) can be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (221) may include a second extension member (222) that extends to at least a portion of the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second extension member (222) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be formed separately from the second side member (221) and structurally coupled to the second side member (221).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the first side (2111) and the fourth side (2211) may be slidably coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) may be slidably coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the fourth side (2211) may be arranged to overlap with the first side (2111) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fourth side (2211) and the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the second extension member (222) may be arranged to overlap the first extension member (212) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be arranged in a manner such that it couples with at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be omitted and at least a portion of the first extension member (212) may be replaced with the first rear cover (213).

[0060] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member (222) may be replaced with the second rear cover (223).

[0061] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may include a first portion (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion or a bending portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is accommodated in a manner that is at least partially bent into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside in a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the display (230) may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part (230a) and be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) when the second housing (220) is in a slide-out state along the first direction (① direction). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) when the second housing (220) is in a slide-in state along the second direction (② direction) and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of ​​the display (230) may be varied as the second housing (220) is moved in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the first housing (210).

[0062] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may have a variable length in the first direction (direction ①) according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210). For example, the display (230), in a slide-in state, may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) corresponding to a first length (L1). In one embodiment, the display (230), in a slide-out state, may be expanded to have a second display area (e.g., an area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b)) corresponding to a third length (L3) longer than the first length (L1) and larger than the first display area, according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) that is additionally moved by a second length (L2) relative to the first housing (210).

[0063] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of an input device (e.g., a microphone (203-1)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207)), a sensor module (204, 217), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (205) or a second camera module (216)), a connector port (208), a key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (203)) disposed in the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0064] According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (206) and a speaker (207). In one embodiment, the speaker (207) may be connected to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) in a position that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., fifth side (2212)), regardless of the slide-in / slide-out state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be connected to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing (220) in the slide-out state. In some embodiments, the connector port (208) may be connected to the outside through an opening formed in the first housing (210) in the slide-in state and connected to the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver (206) may include an operative speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) without a separate speaker hole.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the sensor modules (204, 217) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or the external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor modules (204, 217) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and / or a second sensor module (217) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may be disposed on the front of the electronic device (200), below the display (230). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (216) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may also include a flash (not shown) positioned near the second camera module (216). In one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 216) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, the first camera module (205) may be disposed under the display (230) and configured to capture an object through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the display (230).

[0067] According to various embodiments, among the camera modules, the first camera module (205) and among the sensor modules (204, 217), some of the sensor modules (204) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the display (230). For example, the first camera module (205) or some of the sensor modules (204) may be arranged in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the display (230). In one embodiment, an area of ​​the display (230) facing the first camera module (205) may be formed as a transparent area having a designated transmittance as part of an active area for displaying content. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of the first camera module (205) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the display (230) may include an area with a lower pixel arrangement density and / or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may be replaced with the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules (204) may be arranged to perform their functions in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) without being visually exposed through the display (230).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include at least one antenna element (e.g., the antenna element (224b) of FIG. 4) electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed in an internal space (e.g., the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a bezel antenna (A) disposed through at least a portion of a conductive first side member (211) of the first housing (210). For example, the bezel antenna (A) may include a conductive portion (227) (e.g., a conductive member) disposed through at least a portion of a second side (2112) and a third side (2113) of the first side member (211) and electrically segmented through at least one segment (2271, 2272) formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., a polymer). In an embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in at least one frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz) (e.g., a legacy band or an NR band) designated through a conductive portion (227). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a side cover (2112a) disposed on the second side (2112) to cover at least a portion of at least one segment (2271). In some embodiments, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the first side (2111), the second side (2112), or the third side (2113). In some embodiments, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the fourth side (2211), the fifth side (2212), or the sixth side (2213) of the second housing (220).In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., a mmWave antenna module or a mmWave antenna structure) disposed in an internal space (e.g., the first space (2101) or the second space (2201)) and arranged to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz via another wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0069] According to various embodiments, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed automatically. For example, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed through gear engagement between a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) disposed in a first space (2101) of the first housing (210) and a rack gear (e.g., the rack gear (2221) of FIG. 4) disposed in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220) and gear-engaged with the pinion gear (261). In some embodiments, a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) may be disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220), and a rack gear (2221) coupled with the pinion gear (261) may be disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). For example, a processor of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may operate a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device (200) when detecting a triggering signal for changing from a slide-in state to a slide-out state or from a slide-out state to a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the triggering signal may include a signal according to selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the display (230) or a signal according to operation of a physical button (e.g., a key button) included in the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed manually through user operation.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) has a structure in which the second housing (220) slides in and / or out relative to the first housing (210) along the longitudinal direction (e.g., vertical direction) (e.g., ± y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200), but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may have a structure in which the second housing (220) slides in and / or out relative to the first housing (210) along the width direction (e.g., horizontal direction) (e.g., ± x-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may be formed such that the length of the second side (2112) of the first housing (210) is longer than the length of the first side (2111). In this case, the length of the fifth side (2212) of the second housing (220) can also be formed to be longer than the length of the fourth side (2211).

[0071] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0072] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic devices (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210) including a first space (2101), a second housing (220) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) and including a second space (2201), a support member (240) fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (220) and at least partially bendably received into the first space (2101) according to a slide-in operation, a display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a drive module (e.g., a drive mechanism) that drives the second housing (220) from the first housing (210) in a slide-in direction (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) and / or a slide-out direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) and a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211) (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member (212)). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221) and a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221) (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member (221)). In one embodiment, the drive module may be disposed in the first space (2101) and include a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) and a rack gear (2221) arranged in gear engagement with the pinion gear (261) in the second space (2201). In one embodiment, the drive module may further include a reduction module (e.g., a reduction gear assembly) arranged to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force by being coupled with the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported by a motor bracket (260a) arranged in a support bracket (225) arranged in a first space (2101) of the first housing (210).In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be fixed to an end (e.g., an edge) of the support bracket (225) in the slide-out direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction) in the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the rack gear (2221) may be arranged in a manner fixed to the second extension member (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the rack gear (2221) may be integrally formed by injection molding at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the rack gear (2221) may be arranged to have a length in a direction parallel to the sliding direction (e.g., ± the y-axis direction). Accordingly, when the electronic device (200) is assembled, the pinion gear (261) can maintain a state of gear engagement with the rack gear (2221), and the pinion gear (261) that receives the driving force of the driving motor (260) moves along the rack gear (2221), so that the second housing (220) can move relative to the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the sliding distance of the second housing (220) can be determined by the length of the rack gear (2221).

[0074] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of electronic components arranged in a second space (2201). In one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components may include a first substrate (251) (e.g., a main substrate), a camera module (216), a speaker (207), a connector port (208), and a microphone (203-1) arranged around the first substrate (251). In one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components may be arranged around the first substrate (251) in the second space (2201) of the first housing (210), thereby enabling efficient electrical connection. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of electronic components described above may be arranged in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a rear bracket (224) disposed between a second extension member (222) and a second rear cover (223) in a second housing (220). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be disposed to cover at least a portion of a plurality of electronic components. In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In some embodiments, the rear bracket (224) may be omitted. In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be disposed to cover a plurality of electronic components and support the second rear cover (223). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may include an opening (224a) (e.g., a through hole) or a notch area (224c) (e.g., a cut portion) formed in an area corresponding to a camera module (216) and / or a sensor module (e.g., a sensor module (217) of FIG. 3B). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may include at least one antenna element (224b). In one embodiment, the at least one antenna element (224b) may be disposed on an outer surface when the rear bracket (224) is formed as an injection-molded article of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier). In one embodiment, the at least one antenna element (224b) may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna pattern formed on an outer surface of the rear bracket (224). In some embodiments, at least one antenna element (224b) may include a conductive plate attached to the outer surface of the rear bracket (224), a conductive paint formed on the outer surface, or a conductive pattern. In some embodiments, at least one antenna element (224b) may be disposed in a manner that is built into the rear bracket (224) during injection molding.In one embodiment, at least one antenna element (224b) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the first substrate (251). In one embodiment, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may be disposed to detect the external environment through the opening (224a) or the notch area (224a). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be processed to be transparent in at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may include a through hole formed in at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217). In this case, the through hole may be covered by a transparent window. In some embodiments, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may be configured to operate only when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-out state.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a support bracket (225) disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a support portion (2252) having a curved outer surface to support a back surface of a support member (240) that is disposed at one end and is bent during a sliding operation transitioning from a slide-out state to a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a support structure for supporting and fixing a drive motor (260) via a motor bracket (260a). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a battery mounting portion (2251) for accommodating a battery. In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be disposed at the farthest end (e.g., an edge) of the support bracket (225) in the slide-out direction (e.g., the y-axis direction). For example, when the assembly of the electronic device (200) is completed, the drive motor (260) may be arranged at a position closest to the first substrate (251) among the electronic components arranged in the first housing (210), thereby helping to minimize the size and / or length of the flexible substrate (F1) (e.g., flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that electrically connects the first substrate (251) and the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a pair of guide rails (226) arranged on both sides of the support bracket (225) to guide both ends of the support member (240) in the sliding direction.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include an opening (212a) (e.g., a through hole) disposed in an area corresponding to a camera module (216) and / or a sensor module (217) disposed in the second housing (220) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state in the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may detect an external environment through the opening (212a) formed in the first housing (210) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state. In some embodiments, the area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) of the first rear cover (213) may be processed to be transparent.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a second substrate (252) (e.g., a sub-substrate) and an antenna member (253) disposed between a first extension member (212) and a first rear cover (213) in a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the antenna member (253) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) via at least one electrical connection member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a flexible RF cable (FRC). In one embodiment, the antenna member (253) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing a wireless charging function, a neat field communication (NFC) function, and / or an electronic payment function. In some embodiments, the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (252), thereby being electrically connected to the first substrate (251) through the second substrate (252). In some embodiments, the second substrate (252) and / or the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) through at least a portion of a flexible substrate (F1) connecting the drive motor (260) and the first substrate (251).

[0079] According to various embodiments, the support member (240) may be guided by the guide rail (226) during the slide-in / slide-out operation. In one embodiment, the support member (240) may include a plurality of multi-bars (241) that are rotatably coupled with respect to each other and guide protrusions (2411) that are protruded at both ends of each of the multi-bars (241). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may include a guide slit (2261) that is formed at a position corresponding to the movement trajectory of the support member (240). In one embodiment, when the support member (240) that is fixed in a manner of being attached to the back surface of the display (230) is movably coupled with the guide rail (226), the guide protrusions (2411) move along the guide slits (2611), thereby helping to reduce the phenomenon of the display (230) being detached or deformed during operation.

[0080] Hereinafter, the electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may be applied to various electronic devices (e.g., a rollable electronic device, a slideable electronic device, a camera device) including a driving unit (e.g., a driving motor) configured to change the electronic device (101) into a first state by moving (or withdrawing) a part of the electronic device (101) using a rotational force, or to change the electronic device (101) into a second state in which a part of the electronic device (101) is settled (or introduced, coupled, or adhered) differently from the first state through reverse rotation.

[0081] FIG. 5A illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment, and FIG. 5B illustrates a layout diagram of some components of the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 5A according to one embodiment.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2A to 4) may include an antenna (510) (e.g., the antenna module (197) of FIG. 1), a first processor (520) (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1), a second processor (530) (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1), a first sensor (540) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) of FIG. 2), a second sensor (550) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) of FIG. 2), and a driving unit (570) (e.g., the driving motor (260) of FIG. 4)). The sensor switch (501) may be referred to as including, but not limited to, a first circuit (563), a second circuit (565), and a switch (560). The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 5A and 5B may include the entire configuration or a portion of the configuration illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0083] The antenna (510) may include at least one antenna radiator (e.g., antenna element (224b) of FIG. 4, bezel antenna (A)) made of a conductive member (or conductive pattern). The antenna radiator may be designed to transmit and receive wireless signals of the same band or different bands.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (11) may include a metal member (e.g., a bezel portion of a housing, a side metal frame) used in some configuration of the electronic device (101). For example, the metal member may be designed to be used as an antenna radiator. The metal member may be positioned at various locations of the electronic device (101). The metal member included in the electronic device (101) may be connected to a second sensor (550) and may be used as a sensing member of the second sensor (550).

[0085] Although the embodiment of FIG. 5B illustrates that the antenna (510) is disposed at the lower end of the electronic device (101), the present invention is not limited thereto. As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the first processor (520) and the second processor (530) may be disposed on a main board (e.g., a main printed circuit board), and the antenna (510), the first circuit (563), the second circuit (565), and the second sensor (550) may be disposed on a sub board (e.g., a sub printed circuit board), but the present invention is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the second processor (530) may be disposed on the sub board as a separate hardware configuration physically distinct from the first processor (520).

[0086] For example, the antenna (510) may be placed on the top of the electronic device (101) and / or on the side of the electronic device (101). The antenna (510) may be referred to as at least one of a main antenna, a sub antenna, a side antenna, a top antenna, a bottom antenna, and a bezel antenna, depending on the placement location and / or function of the antenna (510).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first sensor (540) (e.g., a motion detection sensor or a fall detection sensor) may include various sensors implemented to detect the movement of the electronic device (101). For example, the first sensor (540) may be composed of an acceleration sensor, a gravity sensor, a gyroscope sensor, or a combination thereof. The first sensor (540) may be composed of a 6-axis gyro sensor. The first sensor (540) may be connected to the second processor (530). The first sensor (540) may detect movement information (e.g., a first measurement value) that changes due to the movement of the electronic device (101) and transmit the same to the second processor (530). The second processor (530) may recognize (or determine) a free fall or falling state of the electronic device (101) based on the movement information transmitted from the first sensor (540).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the second sensor (550) (e.g., grip sensor) may include a grip sensor that detects grip information (e.g., grip state, grip release state, grip position) when a user holds or grabs the electronic device (101).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the second sensor (550) is operatively connected to the antenna (510) or the metal member of the electronic device (101), and a switch (560) (e.g., a sensor switch, a grip sensor switch) may be disposed between the second sensor (550) and the antenna (510) (or the metal member). A first input terminal of the switch (560) may be connected to the antenna (510) via a first circuit (563), a second input terminal may be connected to the antenna (510) via a second circuit (565), and an output terminal of the switch (560) may be connected to the second sensor (550). For example, the first circuit (563), the second circuit (565), and the switch (560) may be referred to as a sensor switch (5001), but the present invention is not limited thereto. The sensor switch (5001) may also be implemented as a part of the second sensor (550).

[0090] According to one embodiment, when a user grips or holds an electronic device (101), the second sensor (550) may detect proximity or contact of a part of the user's body (e.g., the user's hand) according to the gripping action, and transmit grip information (e.g., a second measurement value or a third measurement value) including an antenna change amount (or a capacitance change amount) changed by the part of the user's body to the second processor (530). For example, when a user grips or holds an electronic device, the capacitance value may change as the antenna's reception signal strength or power value decreases.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) may obtain a second measurement value from a second sensor (550) connected to a second circuit (565), and may obtain a third measurement value from a second sensor (550) connected to a first circuit (563). The second processor (530) may recognize (or determine) at least one of an electronic device grip state, a grip release state, or a grip position through grip information (e.g., the second measurement value or the third measurement value) transmitted from the second sensor (550). According to one embodiment, the second sensor (550) may be disposed in various locations (or areas) such as left and right sides, upper and lower sides, and a back side of the electronic device (101).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the switch (560) is connected to the second processor (530) and can be switched to connect the antenna (510) and the second sensor (550) through the first circuit (563) (e.g., the first path (5001)) or to connect the antenna (510) and the second sensor (550) through the second circuit (565) (e.g., the second path (5002)) by a control signal transmitted from the second processor (530). For example, when the switch (560) is switched to connect the first circuit (563) and the second sensor (550) when a first level signal (e.g., a low level signal) is transmitted from the second processor (530), the connection with the second circuit (565) can be cut off (or shorted). When a second level signal (e.g., a high level signal) is transmitted from the second processor (530), the switch (560) can be switched to connect the second circuit (565) and the second sensor (550), thereby switching to disconnect the connection of the first circuit (563).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the first circuit (563) (or the first path (5001)) and the second circuit (565) (or the second path (5002)) may be designed to have different sensing characteristics (e.g., capacitance difference, sensing cycle, sensing speed, recognition distance, delay time). For example, the first circuit (563) may be designed for the purpose of recognizing whether the electronic device (101) is in contact with the user's body for specific absorption rate (SAR) control (or grip recognition for SAR control). For example, the electronic device (101) may be controlled to lower the SAR by adjusting the transmission power of the antenna (510) when the electronic device is in contact with the user's body. The second circuit (565) may be designed for the purpose of recognizing a grip signal for determining whether or not there has been a fall (or grip recognition for drop state monitoring, or fall detection false recognition solution).

[0094] The first path (5001) may refer to a sensing path for grip recognition for SAR control, and the second path (5002) may refer to a sensing path for monitoring to determine a falling state.

[0095] In one embodiment, the time constants or software tuning values ​​(or sensor recognition settings) of passive components (e.g., capacitors, resistors, and / or inductors) included in the first circuit (563) (or the first path (5001)) and the second circuit (565) (or the second path (5002)) may have different values ​​depending on the electrical path usage. For example, the capacitances of the capacitors included in the first circuit (563) and the capacitors included in the second circuit (565) may have different values.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the sensing cycle for determining the grip state for SAR control using the first circuit (563) may be different from the sensing cycle for determining the grip state for drop state monitoring using the second circuit (565). For example, the first circuit (563) (e.g., the first path (5001) designed for grip recognition for SAR control) may have a time constant value or a tuning value (e.g., path length) of a passive element set so that the grip state is recognized at a recognition distance of 10 mm or less and at a cycle of 100 ms from the user's body, and the second circuit (565) (e.g., the second path (5002) designed for grip recognition for drop state determination) may have a time constant value or a tuning value of a passive element set so that the grip state is recognized at a recognition distance of 10 m or more and at a cycle of 40 ms, but this is an example and is not limited thereto.

[0097] In some embodiments, the sensing characteristics due to the first circuit (563) (or the first path (5001)) and the sensing characteristics due to the second circuit (565) (or the second path (5002)) can be logically switched within at least one integrated circuit.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first processor (520) may control hardware or software components connected to the first processor (520) by running an operating system or application program, and may perform various data processing and operations.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) may be implemented as a part of the first processor (520) (e.g., as a single chip). The second processor (530) may be placed in a logically separate area within the first processor (520), and the first processor (520) and the second processor (530) may be integrated into a single chip. Although not shown in the drawing, the first processor (520) may further include a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, or a communication processor in addition to the second processor (530).

[0100] In one embodiment, the first processor (520) may be referred to as a high-power processor, a high-performance processor, or a main processor, and the second processor (530) may be referred to as a sub-processor, an auxiliary processor, a low-power processor, a low-performance processor, or a sensor processor. The electronic device (101) may control functions or operations related to the first sensor (540) and the second sensor (550) by activating only the area (or block) allocated to the second processor (530) within the first processor (520).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) can control the switch (560) to selectively connect the antenna (510) and the second sensor (550) via the first circuit (563) or the second circuit (565). The second processor (530) can be connected to the switch (560) via the first wiring (531) and to the driving driver (525) included in the kernel (or hardware abstraction layer) within the first processor (520) via the second wiring (533).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may support a function in which a part of the electronic device (101) is moved using a rotational force, thereby changing the electronic device (101) into a first state, or switching to a second state in which a part of the electronic device (101) is coupled (or seated, tightly) through reverse rotation. The first state may include at least one of a slide-out state, a motor-driven state, a rollable-out state, an electronic device-open state, and / or a camera lens-driven state, and the second state may include at least one of a slide-in state, a motor-reverse-rotation state, a rollable-in state, an electronic device-closed state, and / or a camera lens-closed state.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) and / or the first processor (520) may recognize a first state of the electronic device (101) in which some components of the electronic device (101) are moved using rotational force. For example, the electronic device (101) may recognize a change from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (or a first state, a motor-driven state, a rollable-out state, an electronic device-opened state, a camera lens-driven state) as illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 3B .

[0104] The second processor (530) can transmit a first level signal (e.g., a low level signal) or a second level signal (e.g., a high signal) to the switch (560) to control the switch (560) through the first wiring (531). The switch (560) can be switched to connect the first circuit (563) and the second sensor (550) by the first level signal, or can be switched to connect the second circuit (565) and the second sensor (550) by the second level signal.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be preset to a first mode (e.g., single mode, switch single mode, normal mode, basic mode) in which the second processor (530) transmits a first level signal to the switch (560) via the first wiring (531), so that the antenna (510) is connected to the second sensor (550) via the first circuit (563).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) may determine whether the electronic device (101) is in a grip state based on the second sensor (550) connected to the first circuit (563) and / or the third measurement value transmitted from the first path (5001). When the electronic device (101) is recognized as being in the first state and the electronic device (101) grip state, the second processor (530) may switch to a second mode (e.g., dual mode, switching mode, grip dual mode) that selectively transmits a first level signal or a second level signal through the first wiring (531). For example, in the second mode, the second processor (530) may alternately transmit the first level signal or the second level signal to the switch (560) at regular intervals, or may transmit the first level signal and, when a falling state is recognized, may temporarily transmit the second level signal to the switch (560) for a regular period of time.

[0107] When operating in the second mode, the second processor (530) can obtain a third measurement value from the second sensor (550) connected to the first circuit (563) during the first level signal period, and can obtain a second measurement value from the second sensor (550) connected to the second circuit (565) during the second level signal period. The second processor (530) can distinguish the second measurement value and the third measurement value and store them in a memory or a buffer (not shown).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) can detect a grip recognition signal for controlling a SAR based on a third measurement value acquired in a first level signal section, and can detect a grip recognition signal for monitoring a drop state based on a second measurement value acquired in a second level signal section.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) may recognize a free fall or falling state of the electronic device (101) based on movement information (e.g., a first measurement value) transmitted from the first sensor (540) when operating in the second mode. For example, after the free fall or falling state of the electronic device is recognized through the first sensor (540), the second processor (530) may obtain a second measurement value in a second level signal section, and determine (or monitor) whether the user is gripping or releasing the electronic device through the obtained second measurement value.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) may recognize a free fall or falling state of the electronic device based on movement information (e.g., a first measurement value) transmitted from the first sensor (540), and then, if the user has released the grip of the electronic device (101) based on a second measurement value acquired in a second level signal section, determine the free fall or falling state and transmit a driving interrupt signal to the first processor (520) in order to reduce misrecognition of whether the electronic device is falling. For example, the driving interrupt signal may be transmitted to a driving driver (525) included in a logical block (e.g., a kernel, a hardware abstraction layer)) of the first processor (520) through the second wiring (533).

[0111] In one embodiment, the second processor (530) may control the switch (560) so that one of the first circuit (563) and the second circuit (565) is electrically connected to the antenna based on the identified first measurement value and the identified second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the housing using a driving unit (e.g., a driving motor) (570).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) recognizes a free fall or falling state of the electronic device based on movement information (e.g., a first measurement value) transmitted from a first sensor (540), and then transmits a driving interrupt signal to the first processor (520) only under a condition where the user has determined that the electronic device is in a grip-release state based on a second signal acquired in a second level signal section, thereby not only preventing misrecognition of the falling part by monitoring the state of the residual device being dropped, but also reducing the latency until the motor is driven.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the first processor (520) may control the driving unit (e.g., driving motor) (570) through a logical block including a driving driver (525) in response to a driving interrupt signal to change (or transition) the electronic device (101) from a first state (e.g., a state in which some components of the electronic device (101) are moved) to a second state (e.g., a state in which some components of the electronic device (101) are coupled (or settled, closely attached)). For example, the first processor (520) may reversely rotate the driving unit (e.g., driving motor) (570) based on the driving interrupt signal to transition the electronic device (101) from the first state to the second state. In the second state where some components of the electronic device (101) are internally bonded, rather than in the first state where some components of the electronic device (101) are moved, the electronic device is formed with a structure that is more firmly supported against impact than in the first state, so that damage due to impact can be prevented when the electronic device is freely dropped.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the second processor (530) recognizes a free fall or falling state of the electronic device based on movement information (e.g., a first measurement value) transmitted from the first sensor (540), and then, based on a second measurement value acquired in a second level signal section, if the grip of the electronic device (101) is not released or the grip state is maintained, determines a free fall or falling state as a false recognition and does not generate a driving interrupt signal, or ignores the recognition of the falling state and maintains the fall detection malfunction solution function.

[0115] FIG. 6 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 6, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2A to 3B) may include an antenna (610), a first processor (620), a second processor (630), a first sensor (640), a second sensor (650), a first circuit (663), a second circuit (665), a switch (660), and a driving unit (670). The sensor switch (601) may be referred to as including, but not limited to, the first circuit (663), the second circuit (665), and the switch (660). The sensor switch (601) may also be implemented as a part of the second sensor (650).

[0117] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 may include the entire configuration or a part of the configuration illustrated in FIG. 1. The configurations of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 6 are substantially the same as the configurations illustrated in the antenna (510), the first sensor (540), the second sensor (550), the first circuit (563), the second circuit (565), the switch (560), and the driver (570) of FIG. 5A, so that the functions and / or features of each component will be omitted. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the second processor (630) may be designed as separate hardware, physically separated from the first processor (620). The second processor (630) may be connected to the switch (660) through a first wiring (631), and may be connected to the driver (625) included in the logical block (e.g., kernel, hardware abstraction layer) of the first processor (620) through a second wiring (633).

[0118] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment includes a housing (e.g., a first housing (210), a second housing (220)), an antenna (e.g., an antenna module (197) of FIG. 1, an antenna (510) of FIG. 5, an antenna (610) of FIG. 6), a display (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1, a display (230) of FIGS. 2A to 4), a driving unit for moving at least a part of the display (e.g., a driving motor (260) of FIG. 4, a driving unit (570) of FIG. 5, a driving unit (670) of FIG. 6), a first sensor for identifying a first measurement value for detecting movement information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a first sensor (540) of FIG. 5, a first sensor (640) of FIG. 6), a second sensor for identifying a second measurement value for detecting grip information of the electronic device (e.g., a second sensor (550) of FIG. 5, a second sensor (650) of FIG. 6) A sensor (650)), a first circuit (e.g., a first circuit (563) of FIG. 5, a first circuit (663) of FIG. 6) and a second circuit (e.g., a second circuit (565), a second circuit (665) of FIG. 6) that are selectively connectable to the second sensor, a switch (e.g., a switch (560) of FIG. 5, a switch (660) of FIG. 6) that allows one of the first circuit and the second circuit to be electrically connected to the antenna, a processor (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 1, a second processor (530) of FIG. 5, a second processor (630) of FIG. 6) that is operatively connected to the switch, the first sensor, and the second sensor, and a memory,

[0119] In one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed, cause the processor (e.g., the processor of FIG. 2) to control the switch so that one of the first circuit and the second circuit is electrically connected to the antenna based on the identified first measurement value and the identified second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the housing using the driving unit.

[0120] An electronic device according to one embodiment may further include another processor (e.g., the first processor (520) of FIG. 5, the first processor (620) of FIG. 6) operatively connected to the processor (or the second processor), and the memory may further include instructions configured to cause the processor to identify a falling state of the electronic device based on a first measurement value of the first sensor in the first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the housing, and then to identify whether a grip of the electronic device is released based on a second measurement value of the second sensor connected to the second circuit, and if the grip of the electronic device is released, to finally determine the falling state of the electronic device and transmit a driving interrupt signal for controlling the driving unit to the other processor (or the first processor), and the other processor (or the first processor) may control the driving unit based on the driving interrupt signal transmitted from the processor (or the second processor) to change the state to a second state in which at least a portion of the display is brought into the interior of the electronic device.

[0121] In one embodiment, the memory may further include instructions configured to cause the processor (or the second processor) to control the switch to connect the second sensor with the first circuit in the second state, and to determine grip information for controlling the specific absorption rate based on a third measurement value identified from the second sensor connected to the first circuit.

[0122] In one embodiment, the memory may further include instructions for controlling the switch so that the processor (or the second processor) connects the second sensor to the second circuit based on the electronic device being changed from the second state to the first state and the electronic device being recognized as being in a grip state based on the third measurement value.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include instructions for causing the processor (or the second processor) to temporarily transmit a signal connecting the second sensor to the second circuit based on the electronic device changing from the second state to the first state and recognizing the electronic device grip state based on the third measurement value, and then determine the electronic device grip release state for drop state monitoring based on the second measurement value.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the first state may include one of a motor-driven state, a slide-out state, or a rollable area out state, and the second state may include one of a motor-reverse-driven state, a slide-in state, or a rollable area in state.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a main PCB (Main Printed Circuit Board) and a sub PCB, wherein the other processor (or first processor) is disposed on the main PCB, and the second sensor, the switch, and the processor (or second processor) are disposed on the sub PCB.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the processor (or the second processor) may be characterized in that it is included in some area within the other processor (or the first processor) or implemented as a separate configuration from the other processor (or the first processor).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the processor (or the second processor) may be characterized in that it transmits the drive interrupt signal to the other processor (or the first processor) through a wiring connected to a drive driver of a kernel layer within the processor.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the processor (or the second processor) may be configured to distinguish between the third measurement value identified from the second sensor connected to the first circuit and the second measurement value identified from the second sensor connected to the second circuit and store them in a memory or buffer.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the first circuit may be configured to recognize a grip state for controlling an electromagnetic wave absorption rate, and the second circuit may be configured to recognize a grip release state for monitoring a drop state.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include instructions configured to, when executed, cause the processor (or the second processor) to recognize a falling state based on the first measurement value transmitted from the first sensor when the electronic device changes from the second state to the first state and recognizes the electronic device as a grip state based on a third measurement value obtained from the second sensor connected to the first circuit, and control the switch to connect the second sensor to the second circuit in response to a recognition event of the falling state.

[0131] FIG. 7a illustrates a method for monitoring a drop state of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 illustrates a mode operation timing of a sensor switch according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0132] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may support a function of operating a grip sensor (e.g., the second sensor (550) of FIG. 5A, the second sensor (550) of FIG. 6) or / and a switch connected to the grip sensor (e.g., the switch (560) of FIG. 5A, the switch (660) of FIG. 6) in a first mode or a second mode.

[0133] The first mode is a mode in which the grip sensor uses only the first electrical path (e.g., 5001 of FIG. 5a / 6001 of FIG. 6) designed for grip recognition purposes for controlling the electromagnetic wave absorption rate, and the second mode (e.g., dual mode, switching mode, grip dual mode) may be a mode in which the grip sensor selectively uses the first electrical path and the second electrical path (e.g., 5002 of FIG. 5a, 6002 of FIG. 6) designed for grip recognition purposes for monitoring the drop state.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) is preset to a first mode and can be switched to a second mode when certain conditions (e.g., a first state of the electronic device (101) and an electronic device grip state) are satisfied.

[0135] FIG. 7a may be a control process related to a switch when the electronic device (101) is in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state), and FIG. 7b may be a control process related to a switch when the electronic device (101) is in a second state (e.g., a slide-in state).

[0136] As illustrated in FIG. 7A, in operation 710, a first processor (721) (e.g., a main processor) (e.g., the first processor (520) of FIG. 5, the first processor (620) of FIG. 6) and a second processor (723) (e.g., a low-power processor) (e.g., the second processor (530) of FIG. 5, the first processor (630) of FIG. 6)) may recognize a first state (e.g., a slide-out state) of the electronic device (101). The first state may include at least one of a slide-out state, a motor-driven state, a rollable-out state, an electronic device-opened state, and / or a camera lens-driven state.

[0137] For example, the electronic device (101) can recognize that at least a portion of the second housing (220) is moved outward (e.g., in the direction ①) from the first space (2101) in FIGS. 3A and 3B, thereby changing from a first state (e.g., a slide-in state) to a second state (e.g., a slide-out state).

[0138] In operation 720, the second processor (723) can recognize the grip state based on a third measurement value transmitted from a second sensor (e.g., a grip sensor) connected to an antenna (e.g., an antenna (510) of FIG. 5A, an antenna (610) of FIG. 6)) via a first circuit (e.g., a first circuit (563) of FIG. 5A, a first circuit (663) of FIG. 6)) or a first path (e.g., a first path (5001) of FIG. 5, a first path (6001) of FIG. 6).

[0139] In operation 730, the second processor (723) controls a switch to alternately connect an antenna and a second sensor (e.g., a grip sensor) to a first circuit or a second circuit (e.g., the second circuit (565) of FIG. 5A, the second circuit (665) of FIG. 6) (or a second path) based on the electronic device (101) being recognized as being in the first state and the grip state, and can monitor the drop state.

[0140] According to one embodiment, in the second mode, the second processor (723) may control the switch by alternately transmitting a first level signal (e.g., a low level signal) or a second level signal (e.g., a high level signal) to the switch (560) at regular intervals, or may control the switch by temporarily transmitting a second level signal to the switch (560) for a regular period of time when a falling state is recognized while transmitting the first level signal.

[0141] For example, in Fig. 8 <801> As illustrated, the electronic device (101) operates in a first mode in which the second processor (723) transmits only a first level signal to the switch during a section in which the second state (e.g., a state in which at least a portion of the second housing (220) is coupled inwardly (e.g., direction ②) from the first space (2101) in FIGS. 3A and 3B), and can be controlled to operate in a second mode in which the second processor (723) alternately transmits a first level signal and a second level signal to the switch at regular intervals during a section in which the electronic device (101) is recognized as the first state (or the first state and the grip state). The second processor (723) can determine grip recognition (e.g., at least one of a grip state, a grip release state, and a grip position) for controlling an SAR by a grip interrupt signal based on a third measurement value transmitted from a grip sensor during the first level signal section. The second processor (723) can determine whether the grip is released for drop state monitoring by a grip interrupt signal based on a second measurement value transmitted from the grip sensor in the second level signal section.

[0142] For another example, in Fig. 8 <802> As illustrated, the electronic device (101) operates in a first mode in which the second processor (723) transmits only a first level signal to the switch in the second state section, and in response to the electronic device (101) being recognized as the first state and the grip state, the electronic device (101) can temporarily transmit a second level signal to the switch for a certain period of time. The second processor (723) can determine whether the grip release state is in order to monitor the drop state based on the second measurement value transmitted from the grip sensor in the second level signal section.

[0143] In operation 740, the second processor (723) can recognize a falling state based on a first measurement value transmitted from a first sensor (e.g., a motion sensor or a fall detection sensor (e.g., the first sensor (540) of FIG. 5A, the first sensor (640) of FIG. 6)) and determine whether the user has released the grip of the electronic device.

[0144] The second processor (723) can determine (or re-determine) whether the grip is released based on the second measurement value transmitted from the second sensor (e.g., grip sensor) connected to the second circuit or the second path in the second level signal section based on the recognition of the falling state.

[0145] If the electronic device (101) is recognized as being in a falling state and is determined to be in a grip-released state (YES), operation 560 may be performed. In operation 760, the second processor (723) may determine that the electronic device (101) is in a free-falling or falling state based on the second measurement value acquired in the second level signal section, and transmit a driving interrupt signal to the first processor (721).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first processor (721) may react to a drive interrupt signal to reversely rotate the driving unit (e.g., the driving unit (570) of FIG. 5A, the driving unit (670) of FIG. 6) to switch the electronic device (101) from a first state to a second state. The second state may include at least one of a slide-in state, a motor reverse-rotation state, a rollable-in state, an electronic device closed state, and / or a camera lens closed state. The electronic device (101) may prevent damage due to impact during a free fall by switching the electronic device (101) to the second state when the recognition of the falling state is not a malfunction due to free fall monitoring.

[0147] For example, the second processor (723) may perform drop state monitoring by returning to operation 730 if the grip release state of the electronic device (101) is not established (or the grip state is maintained) based on the second measurement value acquired in the second level signal section.

[0148] As illustrated in FIG. 7b, in operation 760, the first processor (721) and the second processor (723) can recognize a second state (e.g., a slide-out state) of the electronic device (101).

[0149] In operation 770, the second processor can use the second sensor for grip recognition purposes for controlling the electromagnetic wave absorption rate by fixing the switch to the first mode so that the second sensor is connected to the first circuit.

[0150] FIG. 9 illustrates a method for preventing false fall detection of an electronic device including a sensor switch according to one embodiment.

[0151] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment may determine, in operation 910, whether the electronic device (101) is recognized as being in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state, a motor rotation state, a display expansion state, a rollable-out state, an electronic device open state) in which a part of the electronic device (101) is moved. In operation 920, if the electronic device (101) is recognized as being in the first state (e.g., YES in operation 910), the electronic device (101) may transmit a first level signal (e.g., a low level signal) to the switch (e.g., the switch 560 of FIG. 5A, the switch 660 of FIG. 6) and / or the grip sensor (e.g., the second sensor 550 of FIG. 5A, the second sensor 550 of FIG. 6) to operate (or maintain) in a grip single mode (e.g., a first mode).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the grip single mode (e.g., the first mode) may be a mode in which the grip sensor uses only a first path (e.g., the first path (5001) of FIG. 5A, the first path (6001) of FIG. 6) designed to recognize whether the electronic device is in a grip state to control the SAR, and the grip switching mode (e.g., the second mode) may be a mode in which the grip sensor alternately uses the first path and a second path (e.g., the second path (5002) of FIG. 5A, the second path (6002) of FIG. 6) designed to detect a grip release state for drop state monitoring.

[0153] In operation 930, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the grip state is recognized by a second sensor (e.g., a grip sensor) connected to the first circuit (e.g., the first circuit (563) of FIG. 5A, the first circuit (663) of FIG. 6) or a third measurement value transmitted from the first path. If the grip state of the electronic device (101) is not recognized by the third measurement value based on the first path (e.g., NO in operation 930), the electronic device (101) can return to operation 920 and maintain the grip single mode.

[0154] In operation 940, if the electronic device (101) recognizes the grip state based on the third measurement value (e.g., if YES in operation 930), the electronic device (101) may switch the switch and / or the grip sensor to the grip switching mode (e.g., turn the mode on). For example, in the grip switching mode, the electronic device (101) may alternately transmit a first level signal or a second level signal to the switch at regular intervals, and may distinguish and store in a buffer the third measurement value of the grip sensor transmitted through the first path in the first level signal section and the second measurement value of the grip sensor transmitted through the second path in the second level signal section.

[0155] In operation 950, the electronic device (101) can determine the control signal status of the switch (e.g., GRIP CTL status). If the control signal of the switch is a high level signal (or a second level signal), the electronic device (101) can proceed to operation 960, and if the control signal of the switch is a low level signal (or a first level signal), the electronic device (101) can proceed to operation 980. The first path can be used for the purpose of recognizing the grip status of the electronic device for the purpose of controlling the electromagnetic wave absorption rate by the grip sensor, and the second path can be used for the purpose of determining the grip release status for the purpose of monitoring the drop status.

[0156] In operation 960, when the control signal of the switch is a high level signal (or a second level signal), the electronic device (101) can determine whether the electronic device (101) is in a grip release state based on a second measurement value transmitted through a second path for monitoring the fall state after the free fall or falling state of the electronic device is recognized based on a first measurement value transmitted from a fall detection sensor or a motion sensor (e.g., the first sensor (540) of FIG. 5A, the first sensor (640) of FIG. 6).

[0157] In operation 970, the electronic device (101) determines that the electronic device (101) is in a free fall or falling state based on the second measurement value acquired in the second level signal section, if the electronic device (101) is in a grip release state (e.g., YES in operation 970), and reversely rotates the driving unit (e.g., driving unit (570) of FIG. 5A, driving unit (670) of FIG. 6) to change the electronic device (101) from the first state to the second state (e.g., slide-in state, motor reverse rotation state, rollable-in state, electronic device closed state, or / and camera lens closed state). The electronic device (101) can monitor the falling state through the second path if the electronic device (101) is maintained in a grip state rather than a grip release state based on the second measurement value (e.g., NO in operation 960).

[0158] In operation 980, the electronic device (101) can determine grip information (e.g., grip state, grip release state, grip position, etc.) for the purpose of controlling electromagnetic wave absorption rate based on the third measurement value when the control signal of the switch is a low level signal (or a first level signal).

[0159] In operation 990, the electronic device (101) may be recognized as a second state (e.g., a slide-in state, a motor reverse rotation state, a rollable in state, an electronic device closed state, or / and a camera lens closed state) in which some configuration of the electronic device (101) is not recognized as a first state (e.g., NO in operation 910).

[0160] In operation 995, the electronic device (101) may operate the switch and / or grip sensor in grip single mode based on what is recognized as the second state. In grip single mode, the electronic device (101) may determine grip information (e.g., grip state, grip release state, grip position, etc.) for controlling the electromagnetic wave absorption rate based on the third measurement value acquired from the grip sensor through the first path.

[0161] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment includes an antenna, a display, a driving unit for moving at least a portion of the display, a first sensor for identifying a first measurement value for detecting movement information of the electronic device, a second sensor for identifying a second measurement value for detecting grip information of the electronic device, a first circuit and a second circuit selectively connecting the antenna and the second sensor, a switch for electrically connecting one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the antenna; and a low-power processor operatively connected to the switch, the first sensor, and the second sensor, wherein the low-power processor is configured to control, in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the electronic device, a switch for selectively connecting one of the first circuit and the second circuit to the antenna and the second sensor based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value, and to control the switch for connecting the first circuit and the second sensor in a second state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled into the electronic device.

[0162] An electronic device according to one embodiment further includes a main processor operatively connected to the low-power processor, wherein the low-power processor is configured to recognize a falling state of the electronic device based on the first measurement value in the first state, determine whether the electronic device is in a grip-released state for the purpose of monitoring the falling state based on the second measurement value, and transmit a driving interrupt signal for controlling the driving unit to the main processor when the electronic device is in a grip-released state based on the second measurement value, and the main processor controls the driving unit based on the driving interrupt signal transmitted from the low-power processor to change the electronic device from the first state to the second state.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the low-power processor may be configured to transmit the drive interrupt signal to the main processor through wiring connected to a drive driver included in a kernel layer within the main processor.

[0164] In one embodiment, the low-power processor may be configured to alternately transmit to the switch a first level signal connecting the second sensor to the first circuit and a second level signal connecting the second sensor to the second circuit based on the electronic device being in the first state and the electronic device being recognized as being in a grip state based on the first measurement value.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the low-power processor may be configured to determine at least one of an electronic device grip state, a grip position, and a grip release state for controlling an electromagnetic wave absorption rate based on sensing information transmitted from a second sensor connected to the first circuit, and to determine an electronic device grip release state for monitoring a drop state based on sensing information transmitted from a second sensor connected to the second circuit.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the low-power processor may be characterized by being included in some area of ​​the main processor or implemented as a separate hardware configuration from the main processor.

[0167] According to one embodiment, the first circuit may be designed to recognize grip information for controlling electromagnetic wave absorption rate, and the second circuit may be designed to detect grip information for monitoring a drop state.

[0168] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein 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) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (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.

[0169] The term "module" used in the 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).

[0170] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) 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.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in this 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.

[0172] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more 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., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this 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 one embodiment, 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.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in this 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.

[0174] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more 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., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this 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 one embodiment, 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, housing; antenna; display; A driving unit for moving at least a portion of the display; A first sensor identifying a first measurement value for detecting movement information of the electronic device; A second sensor identifying a second measurement value for detecting grip information of the electronic device; A first circuit and a second circuit optionally connectable to the second sensor; A switch allowing either the first circuit or the second circuit to be electrically connected to the antenna; a memory containing instructions executable by said processor; and A processor operatively connected to the switch, the first sensor and the second sensor; The above instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the switch so that one of the first circuit and the second circuit is electrically connected to the antenna based on the identified first measurement value and the identified second measurement value in a first state in which at least a portion of the display is pulled out of the housing using the driving unit.

2. In paragraph 1, further comprising another processor operatively connected to said processor, The above commands cause the electronic device to: In the first state where at least a part of the display is pulled out of the housing, the falling state of the electronic device is identified based on the first measurement value of the first sensor, and then whether the grip of the electronic device is released is identified based on the second measurement value of the second sensor connected to the second circuit. When the grip of the electronic device is released, the final decision is made as to the falling state and a drive interrupt signal for controlling the drive unit is transmitted to the other processor. An electronic device wherein said other processor controls said driving unit in response to said driving interrupt signal to change said display to a second state in which at least a portion of said display is brought into the interior of said electronic device.

3. In paragraph 2, The above commands cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the switch to connect the second sensor with the first circuit in the second state, and determines grip information for controlling the electromagnetic wave absorption rate based on a third measurement value identified from the second sensor connected to the first circuit.

4. In paragraph 3, The above commands cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the switch to connect the second sensor to the second circuit based on the recognition that the electronic device grip state is changed from the second state in which at least a portion of the display is withdrawn externally to the first state and the third measurement value is used as the basis for the electronic device grip state.

5. In paragraph 3, The above commands cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that temporarily transmits a signal for connecting the second sensor to the second circuit based on the recognition of the electronic device grip state based on the third measurement value, wherein at least a part of the display is changed from the second state withdrawn to the first state, and then determines the electronic device grip release state for drop state monitoring based on the second measurement value.

6. In paragraph 4 or 5, An electronic device wherein the first state includes one of a motor-driven state, a slide-out state, or a rollable area out state, and the second state includes one of a motor-reverse driven state, a slide-in state, or a rollable area in state.

7. In paragraph 6, An electronic device characterized in that the electronic device further includes a main PCB (Main Printed Circuit Board) and a sub PCB; wherein the other processor is disposed on the main PCB, and the second sensor, the switch, and the processor are disposed on the sub PCB.

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device, wherein the processor is included in some area of ​​the other processor or implemented as a separate configuration from the other processor.

9. In paragraph 7, The above commands cause the electronic device to, An electronic device characterized in that the driving interrupt signal is transmitted from the processor to the other processor through a wiring connected to a driving unit driver of the kernel layer within the processor.

10. In paragraph 7, The above commands cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that distinguishes between a third measurement value identified from the second sensor connected to the first circuit and a second measurement value identified from the second sensor connected to the second circuit and stores the difference in a memory or buffer.

11. In paragraph 10, An electronic device characterized in that the first circuit is configured to recognize a grip state for controlling an electromagnetic wave absorption rate, and the second circuit is configured to recognize a grip release state for monitoring a drop state.

12. In paragraph 1, The above commands cause the electronic device to: When the electronic device is recognized as a grip state based on the third measurement value acquired from the second sensor connected to the first circuit and changed from the second state in which at least a part of the display is withdrawn to the outside, the falling state is recognized based on the first measurement value transmitted from the first sensor, An electronic device that controls the switch to connect the second sensor to the second circuit in response to a recognition event of the above falling state.

13. In paragraph 1, The above processor is an electronic device including a low-power processor.

14. In paragraph 13, The above commands cause the low-power processor to: An electronic device that alternately transmits to the switch a first level signal connecting the second sensor with the first circuit and a second level signal connecting the second sensor with the second circuit based on the electronic device being in the first state and recognizing the electronic device as being in a grip state based on the first measurement value.

15. In paragraph 13, The above commands are for the low-power processor to: Based on the sensing information transmitted from the second sensor connected to the first circuit, at least one of the electronic device grip state, grip position, and grip release state is determined for controlling the electromagnetic wave absorption rate. An electronic device for determining an electronic device grip release state for drop state monitoring based on sensing information transmitted from a second sensor connected to the second circuit.

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