Electronic device for matching impedance of antenna and operating method thereof

Abstract

An embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for matching impedance of an antenna in an electronic device. The electronic device includes: a first antenna and a second antenna; a communication processor for supporting cellular communication through the first antenna; and an application processor for supporting wireless LAN communication through the second antenna, wherein the communication processor may, when the cellular communication and the wireless LAN communication are activated, check an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication and match impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna on the basis of the operating state of the cellular communication and the operating state of the wireless LAN communication. Various other embodiments may also be possible.

Description

Electronic device for matching the impedance of an antenna and its operating method

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a device and method for matching the impedance of an antenna in an electronic device.

[0002] An electronic device may communicate with an external electronic device using a wireless communication technology. For example, the wireless communication technology may include at least one of ultra-wideband (UWB) communication, wireless LAN (e.g., Wi-Fi) communication, long term evolution (LTE) communication, 5G communication (or new radio (NR) communication), or Bluetooth communication (or Bluetooth low energy (BLE)). In order to support these wireless communication technologies, the electronic device may have a plurality of antenna structures (e.g., antennas or antenna modules) arranged therein. For example, an improved arrangement design for the plurality of antenna structures may be considered to make the electronic device slimmer.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] The electronic device may include at least one antenna (e.g., an antenna structure or antenna module). The at least one antenna may include a legacy antenna operating in a frequency band ranging from about 600 MHz to 6000 MHz, a 5G antenna operating in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 300 GHz, or a wireless LAN antenna for wireless LAN communications (e.g., Wi-Fi).

[0005] Electronic devices can match the impedance of an antenna to improve its transmission efficiency. Impedance matching of an antenna can involve a series of operations that match the antenna's impedance, which varies depending on various radio environments or the usage environment of the electronic device, to its characteristic impedance, thereby enabling maximum power transfer through the antenna.

[0006] Electronic devices can match the impedances of legacy antennas and wireless LAN antennas to improve transmission efficiency when adjacent antennas are used. However, by matching the impedance of at least one of the legacy antennas or the wireless LAN antenna based on wireless communication using the legacy antenna, the performance of the wireless LAN communication may be degraded.

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a device and method for matching the impedance of an antenna in an electronic device.

[0008] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0009] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first antenna, a second antenna, a communication processor supporting cellular communication in a designated frequency band through the first antenna, an application processor supporting wireless LAN communication in at least a portion of the designated frequency band through the second antenna, and a memory operatively connected to the communication processor and the application. According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor or the application processor, cause the electronic device to determine an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication and the wireless LAN communication are activated. According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor or the application processor, cause the electronic device to match an impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication.

[0010] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device including an application processor supporting cellular communication via a first antenna and a communication processor supporting wireless LAN communication via a second antenna may include an operation of checking an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication when cellular communication and wireless LAN communication are activated in the communication processor. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device may include an operation of matching an impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on the operating state of the cellular communication and the operating state of the wireless LAN communication in the communication processor.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a communication processor of an electronic device, include an operation of checking an operating state of cellular communication and an operating state of wireless LAN communication when cellular communication and wireless LAN communication are activated, and an operation of matching an impedance of at least one of a first antenna associated with cellular communication and a second antenna associated with wireless LAN communication based on the operating state of cellular communication and the operating state of wireless LAN communication.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device can increase the transmission efficiency (or transmission performance) of antennas for wireless LAN communication and cellular communication by matching the impedance of the antennas based on the operating state information of wireless LAN communication and the operating state information of cellular communication using physically adjacent antennas or sharing one antenna.

[0013] According to one embodiment, an electronic device can improve the transmission efficiency (or transmission performance) of an antenna for wireless LAN communication and cellular communication by defining at least one tuning code among tuning codes corresponding to impedances associated with cellular communication to correspond to wireless LAN communication.

[0014] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

[0015] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0016] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 2A is a front view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 2b is a drawing showing the rear side of the electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 3A is a drawing illustrating one side of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 3b is a drawing showing the other side of the electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 4A is a block diagram of an electronic device having a plurality of physically adjacent antennas according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 4b is a block diagram of an electronic device in which multiple communication methods share an antenna according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 5 is a flowchart for sharing operation status information of a second wireless communication in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a flowchart for matching the impedance of an antenna in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 7 is a flowchart for matching the impedance of an antenna based on the operating state of wireless communication in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] The following examples are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the 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)).

[0029] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a 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 a secondary 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 therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0030] 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, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, 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, but is not limited to, a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may also include a software structure.

[0031] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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 a touch.

[0036] 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).

[0037] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or 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., 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, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) 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).

[0045] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, for example, new radio access technology (NR). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (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 (or throughput). 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.According to one embodiment, the subscriber identification module (196) may include multiple subscriber identification modules. For example, the multiple subscriber identification modules may store different subscriber identification information.

[0046] 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).

[0047] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a high-frequency (e.g., mmWave) antenna module. In one embodiment, the high-frequency (e.g., mmWave) antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC positioned 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) positioned 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. For example, the plurality of antennas may include patch array antennas and / or dipole array antennas.

[0048] At least some of the 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, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

[0049] 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 one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or 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.

[0050] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may take various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to an embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0051] It should be understood that the embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiment. 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 item, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (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.

[0052] The term "module" used in one embodiment 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).

[0053] An 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 placed 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 such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to 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.

[0056] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a front side of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a rear side of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment. FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating one side of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment. FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating the other side of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0057] According to one embodiment referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., a first housing portion or a first housing structure) and a second housing (220) (e.g., a second housing portion or a second housing structure) that are rotatably coupled to each other about a folding axis (F) through at least one hinge module (e.g., a hinge device or a hinge structure). For example, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be configured as a housing (e.g., a foldable housing) of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first display (230) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) that is arranged to be supported by being accommodated in the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a second display (300) (e.g., a sub-display) disposed through the second housing (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a hinge housing (310) (e.g., a hinge cover) disposed so as to be invisible from the outside through the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) when unfolded, and covering at least one hinge module so as to be invisible from the outside when folded or folded. In this document, the surface on which the first display (230) is disposed may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device (101), and the surface opposite the front surface may be defined as the back surface of the electronic device (101). In addition, the surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the back surface may be defined as the side surface of the electronic device (101). For example, the folding axis (F) is set based on the y-axis as shown in FIGS. 2a to 3b, but is not limited thereto and may be set based on the x-axis.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are arranged on both sides with respect to the folding axis (F), have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (F), and can be folded to match each other. According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may also be folded asymmetrically with respect to the folding axis (F). For example, the angle or distance between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be different depending on whether the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) is connected to at least one hinge module and may include, in an unfolded state, a first side member (211) arranged to face the front of the electronic device (101), a second side member (212) facing in an opposite direction of the first side member (211), and / or a first side member (213) enclosing at least a portion of a first space (2101) between the first side member (211) and the second side member (212). For example, the second housing (220) may be connected to at least one hinge module and may include a third side (221) arranged to face the front of the electronic device (101) in an unfolded state, a fourth side (222) facing in an opposite direction to the third side (221), and / or a second side member (223) surrounding at least a portion of a second space (2201) between the third side (221) and the fourth side (222). For example, the first side (211) may face substantially the same direction as the third side (221) in an unfolded state and at least partially face the third side (221) in a folded state. For example, the electronic device (101) may also include a recess (201) formed to receive a first display (230) through a structural connection of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the recess (201) may have substantially the same size as the first display (230). For example, the first housing (210) may include a first protective frame (213a) (e.g., a first decorative member) that is coupled to the first side member (213) and overlaps with an edge of the first display (230) when the first display (230) is viewed from above, thereby covering the edge of the first display (230) so that it is not visible from the outside. For example, the first protective frame (213a) may be formed integrally with the first side member (213).For example, the second housing (220) may include a second protective frame (223a) (e.g., a second decorative member) that is coupled to the second side member (223) and overlaps with the edge of the first display (230) when the first display (230) is viewed from above, thereby covering the edge of the first display (230) so that it is not visible from the outside. For example, the second protective frame (223a) may be formed integrally with the second side member (223). In some embodiments, the first protective frame (213a) and the second protective frame (223a) may be omitted.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the hinge housing (310) (e.g., hinge cover) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and may be disposed to cover at least a portion of one hinge module. For example, the hinge housing (310) may be covered by portions of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) or may be visually exposed to the outside, depending on whether the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. For example, when the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge housing (310) may be disposed to be covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and substantially not visible from the outside. For example, when the electronic device (101) is in a folded state, at least a portion of the hinge housing (310) may be positioned so as to be visible from the outside between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, when the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are in an intermediate state where they are folded at a certain angle, the hinge housing (310) may be positioned so as to be at least partially visible from the outside of the electronic device (101) between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the area of ​​the hinge housing (310) that is visually exposed to the outside may be less than in a completely folded state. For example, the hinge housing (310) may include a curved surface.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a display (230 and / or 300), an input device (215), an audio output device (227 and / or 228), a sensor module (217a, 217b and / or 226), a camera module (216a, 216b and / or 225), a key input device (219), an indicator (not shown), or a connector port (229) disposed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may additionally include at least one other component. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be omitted.

[0062] According to one embodiment, at least one display (230 and / or 300) may include a first display (230) (e.g., a flexible display) that is arranged to be supported by a third side (221) of a second housing (220) from a first side (211) of a first housing (210), and a second display (300) that is arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside through a fourth side (222) within an interior space of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the second display (300) may be arranged to be visible from the outside through the second side (212) within an interior space of the first housing (210). For example, the first display (230) may be primarily used in an unfolded state of the electronic device (101). The second display (300) may be primarily used in a folded state of the electronic device (101). For example, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state, the first display (230) and / or the second display (300) can be controlled to be usable based on the folding angles of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the first display (230) may be disposed in a receiving space formed by a pair of housings (210, 220). For example, the first display (101) may be disposed in a recess (201) formed by the pair of housings (210 and / or 220), and may be disposed to occupy substantially most of the front surface of the electronic device (101) when unfolded. For example, the first display (230) may include a flexible display in which at least a portion of the display may be transformed into a flat or curved surface. For example, the first display (230) may include a first region (230a) corresponding to the first housing (210) and a second region (230b) corresponding to the second housing (220). For example, the first display (230) may include a folding area (230c) including a portion of the first area (230a) and a portion of the second area (230b) with respect to the folding axis (F). For example, at least a portion of the folding area (230c) may include an area corresponding to at least one hinge module. For example, the area division of the first display (230) is merely an exemplary division by a pair of housings (210, 220) and at least one hinge module, and the first display (230) may be displayed as a seamless, full screen substantially through a pair of housings (210, 220) and at least one hinge module. For example, the first region (230a) and the second region (230b) may have an overall symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape with respect to the folding region (230c) and / or the folding axis (F).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first rear cover (240) disposed on a second side (212) of the first housing (210) and a second rear cover (250) disposed on a fourth side (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first rear cover (240) may be formed integrally with the first side member (213). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second rear cover (250) may be formed integrally with the second side member (223). For example, at least one of the first rear cover (240) and the second rear cover (250) may be formed of a substantially transparent plate (e.g., a glass plate including one coating layer, or a polymer plate) or an opaque plate. For example, the first rear cover (240) may be formed by an opaque plate, such as coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. For example, the second rear cover (250) may be formed by a substantially transparent plate, such as glass or polymer. Accordingly, the second display (300) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover (250) in the internal space of the second housing (220).

[0065] In one embodiment, the input device (215) may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device (215) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. For example, the audio output device (227 and / or 228) may include speakers. For example, the audio output device (227 and / or 228) may include a call receiver (227) arranged through the fourth side (222) of the second housing (220) and an external speaker (228) arranged through at least a portion of the second side member (223) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the input device (215), the audio output device (227 and / or 228), and the connector (229) are disposed in spaces of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) and can be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the holes formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) can be used in common for the input device (215) and the audio output device (227 and / or 228). In some embodiments, the audio output device (227 and / or 228) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without the holes formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (216a, 216b, and / or 225) may include a first camera module (216a) disposed on a first side (211) of the first housing (210), a second camera module (216b) disposed on a second side (212) of the first housing (210), and / or a third camera module (225) disposed on a fourth side (222) of the second housing (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a flash (218) disposed near the second camera module (216b). For example, the flash (218) may include a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. For example, the camera modules (216a, 216b, and / or 225) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one of the camera modules (216a, 216b and / or 225) includes two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle and a telephoto lens) and image sensors, and may be arranged together on either side of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the sensor modules (217a, 217b and / or 226) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor modules (217a, 217b and / or 226) may include a first sensor module (217a) disposed on a first surface (211) of the first housing (210), a second sensor module (217b) disposed on a second surface (212) of the first housing (210), and / or a third sensor module (226) disposed on a fourth surface (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the sensor module (217a, 217b and / or 226) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one sensor module not shown, for example, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor. In some embodiments, the fingerprint recognition sensor may be disposed through at least one of the first side member (213) of the first housing (210) and / or the second side member (223) of the second housing (220).

[0069] In one embodiment, the key input device (219) may be arranged to be visually exposed to the outside through the first side member (213) of the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the key input device (219) may also be arranged to be visually exposed to the outside through the second side member (223) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the key input devices (219), and the key input devices (219) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on at least one display (230 and / or 300). In one embodiment, the key input device (219) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display (230 and / or 300).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the connector port (229) may include a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an IF module (interface connector port module)) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the connector port (229) may also perform a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device, or may further include a separate connector port (e.g., an ear jack hole) for performing a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals.

[0071] According to one embodiment, at least one of the camera modules (216a, 216b and / or 225), at least one of the sensor modules (217a, 217b and / or 226), and / or an indicator can be arranged to be visually exposed through at least one display (230 and / or 300). For example, at least one camera module (216a and / or 225), at least one sensor module (217a and / or 226), and / or an indicator may be arranged in the interior space of at least one housing (210 and / or 220) below an active area (display area) of at least one display (230 and / or 300), and may be arranged to be in contact with the external environment through an opening or transparent area perforated up to a cover member (e.g., a window layer) and / or a second rear cover (250). For example, an area where at least one display (230 and / or 300) and at least one camera module (216a, 225) face each other may be formed as a transparent area having a certain transmittance as part of an area for displaying content. For example, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. Such a transparent area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (e.g., a field of view area) of at least one camera module (216a and / or 225) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to generate an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​at least one display (230 and / or 300) may include an area having a lower pixel density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace an opening. For example, the at least one camera module (216a and / or 225) may include an under-display camera (UDC) or an under-panel camera (UPC).In one embodiment, some of the camera modules (216a and / or 225) or sensor modules (217a and / or 226) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, an area facing the camera modules (216a and / or 225) and / or sensor modules (217a and / or 226) arranged under the display (230 and / or 300) (e.g., a display panel) may have an under display camera (UDC) structure, whereby a perforated opening may not be necessary.

[0072] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) form an angle of about 180 degrees, and the first region (230a), the second region (230b), and the folding region (230c) of the first display (230) may be arranged to be substantially coplanar and face the same direction (e.g., the z-axis direction). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, the first housing (210) may be rotated about 360 degrees with respect to the second housing (220) so as to be folded in the opposite direction so that the second side (212) and the fourth side (222) face each other (out folding method).

[0073] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B), the first side (211) of the first housing (210) and the third side (221) of the second housing (220) may be arranged to face each other. In this case, the first region (230a) and the second region (230b) of the first display (230) may be arranged to face each other while forming a narrow angle (e.g., in the range of about 0 degrees to about 10 degrees) with each other through the folding region (230c). For example, the folding region (230c) may be deformed into a curved shape having at least a certain curvature. For example, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged at a certain angle with each other. In this case, the first region (230a) and the second region (230b) of the first display (230) may form an angle that is greater than the folded state and less than the unfolded state, and the curvature of the folding region (230c) may be less than the folded state and greater than the unfolded state. In some embodiments, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may form an angle that can stop at a designated folding angle between the folded state and the unfolded state through at least one hinge module (free stop function). In some embodiments, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be continuously operated while being pressed in the unfolding direction or the folding direction based on the designated inflection angle through at least one hinge module.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include conductive portions (320, 330, 340, and / or 350) used as antenna structures. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first conductive portion (340) disposed on at least a portion of the first side member (213) and used as the first antenna structure. For example, the first conductive portion (340) may be segmented through a first segment (322) (e.g., a first non-conductive portion) and a second segment (341) (e.g., a second non-conductive portion) that are spaced apart from each other in the conductive first side member (213). For example, the first conductive portion (340) may be configured as a first antenna (A1) to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated first frequency band via a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0075] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a second conductive portion (330) disposed on at least a portion of the first side member (213) and used as a second antenna structure. For example, the second conductive portion (330) may be segmented from the conductive first side member (213) via a third segment (321) (e.g., a third non-conductive portion). For example, the third conductive portion (330) may be configured as a second antenna (A2) to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated second frequency band via a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1). For example, the designated second frequency band may be a legacy band (e.g., a band of about 2.4 GHz).

[0076] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a third conductive portion (320) disposed on at least a portion of the first side member (213) and used as a third antenna structure. For example, the third conductive portion (320) may be segmented through a first segment (322) (e.g., a first non-conductive portion) and a third segment (321) (e.g., a third non-conductive portion) that are spaced apart from each other in the conductive first side member (213). For example, the third conductive portion (320) may be configured as a third antenna (A3) to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated third frequency band through a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1). For example, the designated third frequency band may be a legacy band and / or a frequency band for wireless LAN communications (e.g., about 2.4 GHz band, about 5 GHz band, and / or about 6 GHz band).

[0077] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a fourth conductive portion (350) disposed on at least a portion of the first side member (213) and used as a fourth antenna structure. For example, the fourth conductive portion (350) may be segmented through a second segment (341) (e.g., a second non-conductive portion) and a fourth segment (351) (e.g., a fourth non-conductive portion) that are spaced apart from each other in the conductive first side member (213). For example, the fourth conductive portion (350) may be configured as a fourth antenna (A4) to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated fourth frequency band through a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0078] FIG. 4A is a block diagram of an electronic device having a plurality of physically adjacent antennas according to one embodiment. FIG. 4B is a block diagram of an electronic device in which a plurality of communication methods share an antenna according to one embodiment. For example, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4A and / or FIG. 4B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, or FIG. 3B, or may further include various embodiments of the electronic device.

[0079] According to one embodiment referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a first processor (400), a second processor (410), a first communication circuit (420), or a second communication circuit (430). According to one embodiment, the first processor (400) may be substantially the same as the processor (120) or the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a communication processor) of FIG. 1, or may be included in the processor (120) or the auxiliary processor (123). The second processor (410) may be substantially the same as the processor (120) or the main processor (121) (e.g., an application processor) of FIG. 1, or may be included in the processor (120) or the main processor (121). At least one of the first communication circuit (210) or the second communication circuit (220) may be substantially identical to the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1 or may be included in the wireless communication module (192).

[0080] In one embodiment, the first processor (400) may control at least one of the first communication circuit (420) or the second communication circuit (430) that is operatively, functionally, and / or electrically connected thereto. For example, the first processor (400) may include at least one processor that includes a processing circuit. In one embodiment, the second processor (410) may control at least one of the first processor (400) or the second communication circuit (430) that is operatively, functionally, and / or electrically connected thereto. For example, the second processor (410) may include at least one processor that includes a processing circuit.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (420) may perform at least one of transmitting or receiving at least one of a signal or data to or from an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102 or 104) of FIG. 1) based on a first communication method. For example, the first communication method may be a cellular communication method that supports a specified frequency band, and may include at least one of 2G (generation 2), 3G, 4G (e.g., long term evolution (LTE)), or 5G (e.g., new radio (NR)).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the second communication circuit (430) may perform at least one of transmitting or receiving at least one of a signal or data to or from an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102 or 104) of FIG. 1) based on a second communication method. For example, the second communication method may include a wireless LAN communication method (e.g., Wi-Fi) that supports at least a portion of a designated frequency band.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (420) and the second communication circuit (430) can perform wireless communication through different antennas, as shown in FIG. 4A. For example, the first communication circuit (420) can perform at least one of transmission or reception of at least one of a signal or data with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102 or 104) of FIG. 1) based on the first communication method through the second antenna (440) (e.g., the second antenna (A2) of FIGS. 2A to 3B) among the plurality of antennas (e.g., the first antenna (A1), the second antenna (A2), the third antenna (A3) and / or the fourth antenna (A4) of FIGS. 2A to 3B)) provided by the electronic device (101). For example, the second communication circuit (430) may perform at least one of transmitting or receiving at least one of a signal or data to or from an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102 or 104) of FIG. 1) based on the second communication method via the third antenna (442) (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIGS. 2A to 3B). For example, the second antenna (440) and the third antenna (442) may be physically adjacent to each other. For example, the physically adjacent state may include a state in which the distance between the second antenna (440) and the third antenna (442) is within a specified reference distance. For example, the specified reference distance may include a minimum distance determined not to be affected by interference between the antennas.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the first communication circuit (420) and the second communication circuit (430) can perform wireless communication by sharing one antenna, as shown in FIG. 4B. For example, the first communication circuit (420) and the second communication circuit (430) can perform at least one of transmission or reception of at least one of a signal or data with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102 or 104) of FIG. 1) based on the first communication method or the second communication method through the third antenna (442) (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIGS. 2A to 3B) among the multiple antennas (e.g., the first antenna (A1), the second antenna (A2), the third antenna (A3) and / or the fourth antenna (A4) of FIGS. 2A to 3B)) provided by the electronic device (101).

[0085] In one embodiment, the second processor (410) may control the second communication circuit (430) to perform wireless communication based on the second communication method. For example, the second processor (410) may control the second communication circuit (430) to transmit signals or data to the outside based on the second communication method.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the second processor (410) may transmit information related to an operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400). For example, when the second communication method is activated, the second processor (410) may transmit information related to an operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400). For example, the information related to the operating state of the second communication method may include information related to activation of the second communication method. For example, the information related to the operating state of the second communication method may include information related to an idle state, a configured state, or an active state of the second communication method. For example, the idle state of the second communication method may include a state in which the second communication circuit (430) is activated but is not connected to an access point (AP). For example, the configured state of the second communication method may include a state in which the second communication circuit (430) is activated and connected to an AP but data transmission and reception is not performed. For example, the operating state of the second communication method may include a state in which the second communication circuit (430) is activated, connected to an AP, and performing at least one of transmitting or receiving data with the AP. For example, the activation of the second communication method may occur based on the execution of a function or application program related to the second communication method. For example, the activation of the second communication method may include a series of operations in which the second communication circuit (430) in an inactive state is activated.

[0087] For example, when the second communication method is deactivated, the second processor (410) may transmit information related to the operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400). For example, the information related to the operating state of the second communication method may include information related to the deactivation of the second communication method. For example, the deactivation of the second communication method may occur based on the termination of a function or application program related to the second communication method. For example, the deactivation of the second communication method may include a series of operations in which the second communication circuit (430) in the activated state is deactivated.

[0088] For example, when a change in the operating state of the second communication method is detected, the second processor (410) may transmit information related to the operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400). For example, the second processor (410) may also periodically transmit information related to the operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400) based on a specified cycle.

[0089] In one embodiment, the first processor (400) may control the first communication circuit (420) to perform wireless communication based on the first communication method. For example, the first processor (400) may control the first communication circuit (420) to transmit a signal or data to the outside based on the first communication method.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first processor (400) may match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with wireless communication based on the operating states of the first communication method and the second communication method. For example, the at least one antenna associated with wireless communication may include at least one of the second antenna (440) of FIG. 4A (e.g., the second antenna (A2) of FIGS. 2A to 3B ) or the third antenna (442) (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIGS. 2A to 3B ), or the third antenna (442) of FIG. 4B (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIGS. 2A to 3B ). For example, the impedance matching may include a series of operations for controlling the length (e.g., the feeding length or the aperture length) of the antenna through at least one of a tuner or a switch associated with the antenna based on a tuning code corresponding to the impedance of the antenna. For example, the operating state of the first communication method may include information related to a sleep state, a searching state, or a connected state of the first communication method. For example, the sleep state of the first communication method may include an RRC (radio resource control) idle state or an RRC inactive state of the first communication circuit (420). For example, the searching state of the first communication method may include a state in which a network search related to the first communication method is performed. For example, the connected state of the first communication method may include an RRC connected state, which is a state in which at least one of data transmission or reception is performed through the first communication circuit (420).

[0091] For example, the first processor (400) may obtain information related to a part of an operating state (e.g., a standby state or an operating state) related to the second communication method from the second processor (410), or, if the operating state related to the second communication method cannot be confirmed, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code based on Table 1 or Table 2.

[0092] First communication circuit Second communication circuit Tuning code Standby state, search state Standby state Standby state (Wi-Fi), search state Standby state, search state Running state Standby state (Wi-Fi), search state Connected state Standby state Connected state Running state Connected state

[0093] For example, the tuning code of Table 1 may include at least one of a first code corresponding to a standby state of the first communication method, a second code corresponding to a search state of the first communication method, or a third code corresponding to a connection state of the first communication method. For example, the first code corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method may be defined as a fourth code corresponding to the second communication method. For example, the fourth code may be defined to correspond to an operating state of the second communication method.

[0094] For example, when the first communication method is in a connected state, the first processor (400) can select a third code corresponding to the connected state of the first communication method regardless of the operating state of the second communication method.

[0095] For example, when the first communication method and the second communication method are in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a first code (e.g., defined as the fourth code) corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method. When the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method.

[0096] For example, when the first communication method is in a standby state and the second communication method is in a running state, the first processor (400) may select a first code (e.g., defined as the fourth code) corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method. When the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a running state, the first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method.

[0097] First communication circuit Second communication circuit Tuning code Standby state, search state Standby state, search state Standby state, search state Operating state Wireless LAN, search state Connected state Standby state Connected state Operating state Connected state

[0098] For example, the tuning code of Table 2 may include at least one of a first code corresponding to a standby state of the first communication method, a second code corresponding to a search state of the first communication method, a third code corresponding to a connection state of the first communication method, or a fourth code corresponding to a wireless LAN.

[0099] For example, when the first communication method is in a connected state, the first processor (400) can select a third code corresponding to the connected state of the first communication method regardless of the operating state of the second communication method.

[0100] For example, when the first communication method and the second communication method are in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a first code corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method. When the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method.

[0101] For example, the first processor (400) may select a fourth code corresponding to wireless LAN when the first communication method is in a standby state and the second communication method is in an operating state. The first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in an operating state.

[0102] For example, if the first processor (400) can obtain information related to the operating status of the second communication method from the second processor (410), the first processor (400) can select a tuning code based on Table 3.

[0103] First communication circuit Second communication circuit Tuning code Active state Inactive state Standby state, search state, connection state Inactive state Active state Wireless LAN Standby state, search state Standby state, search state Standby state, search state Setting state Wireless LAN Standby state, search state Operating state Wireless LAN connection state Operating state Connected state

[0104] For example, the tuning code of Table 3 may include at least one of a first code corresponding to a standby state of the first communication method, a second code corresponding to a search state of the first communication method, a third code corresponding to a connection state of the first communication method, or a fourth code corresponding to a wireless LAN.

[0105] For example, the first processor (400) may select the first code, the second code, or the third code based on the operating state of the first communication method when the first communication method (or the first communication circuit (420)) is active and the second communication method (or the second communication circuit (430)) is inactive. For example, the first code may be selected when the operating state of the first communication method is a standby state. For example, the second code may be selected when the operating state of the first communication method is a search state. For example, the third code may be selected when the operating state of the first communication method is a connected state.

[0106] For example, the first processor (400) may select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN when the first communication method (or the first communication circuit (420)) is inactive and the second communication method (or the second communication circuit (430)) is active.

[0107] For example, when the first communication method is in a connected state, the first processor (400) may select a third code corresponding to the connection state of the first communication method regardless of the operating state of the second communication method. For example, when the first communication method is in a connected state and the second communication method is in an operating state, the first processor (400) may select a third code corresponding to the connection state of the first communication method having a relatively higher communication connection priority. For example, the connection state of the first communication method may include a state in which a mobile hotspot, voice of long term evolution (VoLTE), or voice of new radio (VoNR) is being performed.

[0108] For example, when the first communication method and the second communication method are in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a first code corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method. When the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method.

[0109] For example, when the first communication method is in a standby state and the second communication method is in a setting state, the first processor (400) may determine that there is a high possibility of performing data communication via the wireless LAN and select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN. For example, when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a setting state, the first processor (400) may select the second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method. For example, when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a setting state, the first processor (400) may select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN.

[0110] For example, the first processor (400) may select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN when the first communication method is in a standby state and the second communication method is in an operating state. For example, the first processor (400) may select the second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in an operating state. For example, the first processor (400) may select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in an operating state.

[0111] For example, the first processor (400) may control at least one tuner or switch of each of at least one antenna to match the impedance of at least one antenna related to wireless communication based on a tuning code selected based on the operating states of the first communication method and the second communication method.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a memory that stores various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first processor (400), the second processor (410), the first communication circuit (420), or the second communication circuit (430)). For example, the memory may be operatively connected to at least one of the first processor (400), the second processor (410), the first communication circuit (420), or the second communication circuit (430). For example, the memory may store various instructions that may be executed by the first processor (400) or the second processor (410).

[0113] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 4a or FIG. 4b) includes a first antenna (e.g., the second antenna (A2) of FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 3a or FIG. 3b), a second antenna (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 3a or FIG. 3b), a communication processor (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1 or the first processor (400) of FIG. 4a or FIG. 4b) supporting cellular communication in a frequency band specified through the first antenna, an application processor (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1 or the second processor (410) of FIG. 4a or FIG. 4b) supporting wireless LAN communication in at least a part of the frequency band specified through the second antenna, and a memory operatively connected to the communication processor and the application. According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor or the application processor, cause the electronic device to check an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication and the wireless LAN communication are activated. According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor or the application processor, cause the electronic device to match an impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on the operating state of the cellular communication and the operating state of the wireless LAN communication.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the first antenna and the second antenna may be physically positioned within a specified distance.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the device may include a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, or FIG. 3B), a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, or FIG. 3B) foldably coupled to the first housing via a hinge device, and a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, or FIG. 3B) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and at least a portion of the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the first antenna and the second antenna may be arranged in the first housing.

[0116] According to one embodiment, information related to the operational status of wireless LAN communication can be obtained by the communication processor from the application processor.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor and the application processor, cause the electronic device to select a tuning code based on an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication. According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor and the application processor, cause the electronic device to match an impedance of at least one of the first antenna and the second antenna based on the tuning code.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor and the application processor, cause the electronic device to select a tuning code corresponding to cellular communication when cellular communication and wireless LAN communication are in a standby state.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of a communication processor and an application processor, cause the electronic device to select a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a standby state and the electronic device is connected to an access point (AP) via wireless LAN communication but not performing data communication.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of a communication processor and an application processor, cause the electronic device to select a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a search state and data communication based on wireless LAN communication is performed.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of a communication processor and an application processor, cause the electronic device to select a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a standby state and data communication based on wireless LAN communication is performed.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor and the application processor, cause the electronic device to select a tuning code corresponding to cellular communication when performing data communication based on cellular communication.

[0123] FIG. 5 is a flowchart (500) for sharing operational status information of a second wireless communication in an electronic device according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the respective operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the respective operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 5 may be the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 4A, or FIG. 4B.

[0124] According to one embodiment referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1, or the second processor (410) of FIG. 4A or FIG. 4B) may determine, in operation 501, whether a second communication method is activated. For example, the second processor (410) may determine that the second communication method (or the second communication circuit (430)) is activated based on the execution of a function or application program related to the second communication method.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., main processor (121) or second processor (410)) may terminate one embodiment for sharing operational status information of the second wireless communication if the second communication method is not activated (e.g., 'No' in operation 501).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the main processor (121) or the second processor (410)) may share information related to an operating state of the second communication method in operation 503 when the second communication method is activated (e.g., 'yes' in operation 501). For example, the second processor (410) may transmit information related to an operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400) based on the activation of the second communication method. For example, the information related to the operating state of the second communication method may include information related to the activation of the second communication method. For example, the information related to the operating state of the second communication method may include information related to an idle state, a configured state, or an active state of the second communication method.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the main processor (121) or the second processor (410)) may determine, at operation 505, whether an operational state related to the second communication method has changed.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., main processor (121) or second processor (410)) may terminate one embodiment for sharing the operating state information of the second wireless communication if the operating state of the second communication method does not change (e.g., 'No' in operation 505).

[0129] According to one embodiment, when the operating state of the second communication method is changed (e.g., 'Yes' in operation 505), the electronic device (e.g., the main processor (121) or the second processor (410)) may share information related to the changed operating state of the second communication method in operation 507. For example, the second processor (410) may transmit information related to the changed operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400) based on the change in the operating state of the second communication method. For example, the change in the operating state of the second communication method may include a change from a standby state of the second communication method to a set state or an operating state, a change from a set state of the second communication method to a standby state or an operating state, a change from a running state of the second communication method to a standby state or a set state, or a deactivation of the second communication method.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the second processor (410) may periodically transmit information related to the operating state of the second communication method to the first processor (400) while the second communication method is activated.

[0131] FIG. 6 is a flowchart (600) for matching the impedance of an antenna in an electronic device according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the respective operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the respective operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 6 may be the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 4A, or FIG. 4B.

[0132] According to one embodiment referring to FIG. 6, an electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1, or the first processor (400) of FIG. 4A or FIG. 4B) may activate wireless communication of a first communication method in operation 601. For example, the first processor (400) may activate wireless communication of the first communication method (or the first communication circuit (420)) based on execution of a function or application program related to the first communication method.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) may determine whether the second communication method is activated at operation 603. For example, if the first processor (400) receives information related to the operating state of the second communication method from the second processor (410), the first processor (400) may determine that the second communication method is activated. If the first processor (400) does not receive information related to the operating state of the second communication method from the second processor (410), the first processor (400) may determine that the second communication method is deactivated.

[0134] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) determines that the second communication method is activated (e.g., 'Yes' in operation 603), in operation 605, the electronic device can check the operating states of the first communication method and the second communication method. For example, the operating state of the first communication method may include information related to a sleep state, a searching state, or a connected state of the first communication method. For example, the operating state of the second communication method may include an idle state, a configured state, or an active state of the second communication method.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) may match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on the operating states of the first communication method and the second communication method at 607. For example, the at least one antenna may include at least one of the second antenna (440) of FIG. 4A (e.g., the second antenna (A2) of FIGS. 2A to 3B) or the third antenna (442) (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIGS. 2A to 3B), or the third antenna (442) of FIG. 4B (e.g., the third antenna (A3) of FIGS. 2A to 3B).

[0136] For example, when the first communication method is in a connected state, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code (e.g., the third code in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the connected state of the first communication method.

[0137] For example, when the first communication method and the second communication method are in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code (e.g., the first code in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method. When the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code (e.g., the second code in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the search state of the first communication method.

[0138] For example, when the first communication method is in a standby state and the second communication method is in a setting state, the first processor (400) can select a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN (e.g., the first code in Table 1 or the fourth code in Table 2 or Table 3). For example, when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a setting state, the first processor (400) can select the search state of the first communication method or the tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN.

[0139] For example, when the first communication method is in a standby state and the second communication method is in an operating state, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN (e.g., the first code in Table 1 or the fourth code in Table 2 or Table 3). For example, when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in an operating state, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method or the wireless LAN.

[0140] For example, the first processor (400) may control at least one tuner or switch of each of at least one antenna to match the impedance of at least one antenna related to wireless communication based on a tuning code selected based on the operating states of the first communication method and the second communication method.

[0141] According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) determines that the second communication method is not activated (e.g., 'No' in operation 603), in operation 609, the first processor (400) may match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on the operating state of the first communication method. For example, if the first communication method is in a connected state, the first processor (400) may select a tuning code (e.g., the third code in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the connected state of the first communication method.

[0142] For example, when the first communication method is in a standby state, the first processor (400) can select a tuning code (e.g., the first code of Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method.

[0143] For example, when the first communication method is in a search state, the first processor (400) can select a tuning code (e.g., the second code in Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the search state of the first communication method.

[0144] For example, the first processor (400) may control at least one tuner or switch of each of at least one antenna to match the impedance of at least one antenna related to wireless communication based on a tuning code selected based on the operating state of the first communication method.

[0145] FIG. 7 is a flowchart (700) for matching the impedance of an antenna based on the operating state of wireless communication in an electronic device according to one embodiment. For example, at least a portion of FIG. 7 may include detailed operations of operation 607 of FIG. 6. In the following embodiments, the respective operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the respective operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 7 may be the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 4A, or FIG. 4B.

[0146] According to one embodiment referring to FIG. 7, when an electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1, or the first processor (400) of FIG. 4A or FIG. 4B) checks the operation states of the first communication method and the second communication method (e.g., operation 605 of FIG. 6), in operation 701, it can check whether the operation state of the first communication method is a connected state.

[0147] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) determines that the operating state of the first communication method is a connected state (e.g., 'Yes' in operation 701), in operation 703, the electronic device may match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on the operating state of the first communication method. For example, the first processor (400) may control at least one of a tuner or a switch of each of the at least one antenna to match the impedance of the at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on a tuning code (e.g., the third code of Table 1, Table 2, or Table 3) corresponding to the connected state of the first communication method. As an example, the at least one antenna may include at least one of the second antenna or the third antenna of FIG. 4A, or the third antenna of FIG. 4B.

[0148] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) determines that the operating state of the first communication method is not a connected state (e.g., 'No' in operation 701), in operation 705, it can check whether the operating state of the second communication method is a standby state.

[0149] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) determines that the operating state of the second communication method is a standby state (e.g., 'Yes' in operation 705), in operation 703, the electronic device may match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on the operating state of the first communication method. For example, when the first communication method and the second communication method are in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a first code corresponding to the standby state of the first communication method. When the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a standby state, the first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method. For example, the first processor (400) may control at least one tuner or switch of each of at least one antenna to match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on a tuning code corresponding to the operating state of the first communication method.

[0150] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) or the first processor (400)) determines that the operating state of the second communication method is not a standby state (e.g., 'No' in operation 705), in operation 707, the electronic device may match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on the second communication method. For example, the first processor (400) may select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN when the first communication method is in the standby state or the search state and the second communication method is in the set state. For example, the first processor (400) may select the fourth code corresponding to the wireless LAN when the first communication method is in the standby state or the search state and the second communication method is in the driving state. For example, the first processor (400) may control at least one tuner or switch of each of at least one antenna to match the impedance of at least one antenna associated with at least one of the first communication method or the second communication method based on a tuning code corresponding to the second communication method.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first processor (400) may select a second code corresponding to the search state of the first communication method when the first communication method is in a search state and the second communication method is in a setting state or a driving state.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may subdivide the tuning code corresponding to the second communication method to correspond to the operating state of the second communication method. For example, the tuning code corresponding to the second communication method may include at least one of a fourth code corresponding to the driving state, a fifth code corresponding to the standby state, or a sixth code corresponding to the setting state.

[0153] According to one embodiment, an operating method of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 3a, or FIG. 4b) including an application processor (e.g., a main processor (121) of FIG. 1 or a second processor (410) of FIG. 4a or FIG. 4b) supporting cellular communication via a first antenna (e.g., a second antenna (A2) of FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 3a, or FIG. 3b) and a communication processor (e.g., an auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1 or a first processor (400) of FIG. 4a or FIG. 4b) supporting wireless LAN communication via a second antenna (e.g., a third antenna (A3) of FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 3a, or FIG. 3b) is provided, wherein, when cellular communication and wireless LAN communication are activated in the communication processor, an operating state of the cellular communication and the wireless LAN An operation for checking the operational status of communication may be included. According to one embodiment, an operating method of an electronic device may include an operation for matching the impedance of at least one of a first antenna or a second antenna based on an operational status of cellular communication and an operational status of wireless LAN communication in a communication processor.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the operational status of wireless LAN communication can be obtained by the communication processor from the application processor.

[0155] In one embodiment, the impedance matching operation may include an operation in which the communication processor selects a tuning code based on the cellular communication operating state and the wireless LAN communication operating state. In one embodiment, the impedance matching operation may include an operation in which the impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna is matched based on the tuning code.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the operation of selecting a tuning code may include selecting a tuning code corresponding to cellular communication when cellular communication and wireless LAN communication are in a standby state.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the operation of selecting a tuning code may include an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a standby state and an access point (AP) is connected via wireless LAN communication but data communication is not performed.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the operation of selecting a tuning code may include an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a search state and an AP is connected via wireless LAN communication but data communication is not performed.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the operation of selecting a tuning code may include an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a search state and data communication based on wireless LAN communication is performed.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the operation of selecting a tuning code may include an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to wireless LAN communication when cellular communication is in a standby state and data communication based on wireless LAN communication is performed.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the operation of selecting a tuning code may include, when performing data communication based on cellular communication, selecting a tuning code corresponding to cellular communication.

[0162] The embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples presented to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to help understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of one embodiment of the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of ​​one embodiment of the present disclosure, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, within the scope of one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), 1st antenna, Second antenna, A communication processor (123 or 400) supporting cellular communication in a designated frequency band through the first antenna; An application processor (121 or 410) supporting wireless LAN communication of at least a part of the designated frequency band through the second antenna, and A memory operatively connected to the communication processor (123 or 400) and the application processor (121 or 410), The above memory, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), causes the electronic device (101) to: When the above cellular communication and the above wireless LAN communication are activated, the operating status of the above cellular communication and the operating status of the above wireless LAN communication are checked, An electronic device storing instructions for causing the cellular communication to match the impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on the operating state of the cellular communication and the operating state of the wireless LAN communication.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are placed within a physically specified distance.

3. In any one of paragraphs 1 and 2, The above memory, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), causes the electronic device (101) to select a tuning code based on the operating state of the cellular communication and the operating state of the wireless LAN communication. An electronic device comprising instructions for matching an impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on the tuning code.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device, wherein the memory comprises instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), cause the electronic device (101) to select a tuning code corresponding to the cellular communication when the cellular communication and the wireless LAN communication are in a standby state.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, An electronic device, wherein the memory comprises instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), cause the electronic device (101) to select a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a standby state and the electronic device is connected to an AP (access point) via the wireless LAN communication but does not perform data communication.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device, wherein the memory comprises instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), cause the electronic device (101) to select a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a search state and data communication based on the wireless LAN communication is performed.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device, wherein the memory comprises instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), cause the electronic device (101) to select a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a standby state and data communication based on the wireless LAN communication is performed.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, An electronic device, wherein the memory comprises instructions that, when executed by at least one of the communication processor (123 or 400) or the application processor (121 or 410), cause the electronic device (101) to select a tuning code corresponding to the cellular communication when performing data communication based on the cellular communication.

9. A method of operating an electronic device (101) including an application processor supporting cellular communication through a first antenna and a communication processor supporting wireless LAN communication through a second antenna, In the above communication processor, when the cellular communication and the wireless LAN communication are activated, an operation for checking the operating status of the cellular communication and the operating status of the wireless LAN communication, and A method, wherein the communication processor comprises an operation of matching an impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on an operating state of the cellular communication and an operating state of the wireless LAN communication.

10. In paragraph 9, The operation of matching the above impedance is as follows: An operation of selecting a tuning code based on the operating status of the above cellular communication and the operating status of the above wireless LAN communication, and A method comprising an operation of matching an impedance of at least one of the first antenna or the second antenna based on the tuning code.

11. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 10, A method wherein the operation of selecting the tuning code includes an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to the cellular communication when the cellular communication and the wireless LAN communication are in a standby state.

12. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 11, A method wherein the operation of selecting the tuning code includes an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a standby state and connected to an AP (access point) via the wireless LAN communication but not performing data communication.

13. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 11, A method wherein the operation of selecting the tuning code includes an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a search state and connected to an AP via the wireless LAN communication but not performing data communication.

14. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 13, A method wherein the operation of selecting the tuning code includes an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a search state and data communication based on the wireless LAN communication is performed.

15. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 13, A method wherein the operation of selecting the tuning code includes an operation of selecting a tuning code corresponding to the wireless LAN communication when the cellular communication is in a standby state and data communication based on the wireless LAN communication is performed.

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