Electronic device including actuator

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device. The electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: a first housing; a second housing rotatably disposed relative to the first housing; a third housing rotatably disposed relative to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration; and a processor configured to determine the relative angle between the second housing and the third housing on the basis of a first angle between the first housing and the second housing and a second angle between the first housing and the third housing, and configured to control at least one of the first vibration or the second vibration via at least one of the first actuator or the second actuator on the basis of the relative angle, wherein the first angle and the second angle are each obtained using a plurality of sensors.

Description

Electronic device including actuator

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices including actuators.

[0002] Thanks to remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portable communication.

[0003] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on the programs installed on them, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, and car navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As electronic device integration increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become more widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with a variety of functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are becoming smaller and more portable for users.

[0004] 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 in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] Electronic devices can function as haptic devices by providing sensory information to the user through vibration. For example, haptic functions can be used to provide notifications through effective vibrations to convey specific information to the user. However, designing vibration functions in foldable electronic devices with multiple housings can be complex. Therefore, there is a need to enhance the haptic function by improving the vibration effect of foldable electronic devices.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first housing; a second housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing; a third housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration distinct from the first vibration; a sensor configured to sense a first angle of the second housing with respect to the first housing and a second angle of the third housing with respect to the first housing; and a processor configured to adjust the first vibration or the second vibration based on sensing information of the sensor.

[0007] A method for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first operation for determining a first angle between a first housing and a second housing rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing; a second operation for determining a second angle between the first housing and a third housing rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing; and a third operation for controlling one of a first vibration generated from a first actuator disposed in the second housing and a second vibration generated from a second actuator disposed in the third housing based on the first angle and the second angle.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first housing; a second housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing; a third housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration; a sensor configured to sense a first angle of the second housing with respect to the first housing and a second angle of the third housing with respect to the first housing; and a processor configured to adjust the first vibration or the second vibration based on a relative angle determined by the first angle and the second angle.

[0009] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a first housing; a second housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing; a third housing rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing and spaced apart from the second housing; a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge connecting the first housing and the third housing; a first actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the third housing and configured to generate a second vibration; And a processor configured to determine a relative angle between the second housing and the third housing based on a first angle between the first housing and the second housing obtained using a plurality of sensors and a second angle between the first housing and the third housing obtained using a plurality of sensors, and configured to control at least one of the first vibration or the second vibration through at least one of the first actuator or the second actuator based on the relative angle.

[0010] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a foldable housing including a first housing and a second housing; a first actuator disposed in the first housing and configured to generate a first vibration; a second actuator disposed in the second housing and configured to generate a second vibration; and a processor configured to control at least one of the first vibration and the second vibration through at least one of the first actuator and the second actuator based on a relative angle between the first housing and the second housing, the processor configured to provide a first signal to the first actuator, and the processor configured to provide a second signal to the second actuator, wherein a phase of the second signal may be substantially opposite to a phase of the first signal while the relative angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and a phase of the second signal may correspond to a phase of the first signal while the relative angle is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0011] Embodiments of the present disclosure can enhance the haptic function of a foldable electronic device by improving the vibration effect to convey sensory information to the user. In particular, vibration can be amplified through adjustment based on relative angles, thereby reducing vibration attenuation due to phase differences in each housing. This minimizes vibration loss, allowing the user to optimally perceive sensory information. Therefore, the user experience of the haptic function of a foldable electronic device can be advantageously improved.

[0012] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a side view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 7A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 7b is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of components of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a control block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 10b is a diagram illustrating the operation of a sensor of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 11 is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 12A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 12b is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 12c is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 13A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 13b is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 13c is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 13d is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 13e is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 14A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 14b is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 14c is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 14d is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 15A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 15b is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 15c is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 15d is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 16A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 16b is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG. 16c is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 16d is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 17A is a diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 17b is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 17c is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 17d is a graph of a signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0051] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0052] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0053] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0055] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In 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)).

[0056] 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 operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, 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 an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0057] 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 a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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).

[0060] 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).

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0063] 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).

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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).

[0067] The 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. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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 as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0072] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0073] 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, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via 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).

[0074] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0075] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0076] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0077] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0078] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (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.

[0079] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0080] Various embodiments 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.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0082] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, 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 various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0083] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device (200) in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device (200) in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 may be a view looking obliquely at one side (e.g., the front) of the electronic device (200), and FIG. 3 may be a view looking obliquely at the other side (e.g., the rear) of the electronic device (200). Some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 may be the same as some or all of the components described with reference to FIG. 1. Some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 may be the same as some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 17D. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the unfolded state of the electronic device (200) may be defined as a “first state.”

[0084] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (201). The electronic device (200) may include a display (202). The housing (201) may define a space in which the display (202) is placed. The display (202) may be a flexible display (202). At least a portion of the display (202) may be foldable or unfoldable.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the housing (201) may include a first housing (210). The housing (201) may include a second housing (220). The housing (201) may include a third housing (230). The first housing (210) may be disposed between the second housing (220) and the third housing (230). The second housing (220) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (210). The third housing (230) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (210). The display (202) may include a first display area (202a) corresponding to the first housing (210), a second display area (202b) corresponding to the second housing (220), and a third display area (202c) corresponding to the third housing (230).

[0086] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support (240, 250, 260). The support (240, 250, 260) may be disposed between the housing (201) and the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be coupled to the housing (201) and may support the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be disposed to surround an edge of the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may extend along the perimeter of the housing (201). The supports (240, 250, 260) may include a first support (240) disposed in the first housing (210), a second support (250) disposed in the second housing (220), and a third support (260) disposed in the third housing (230). The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “body”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “frame”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “sealing member”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “peripheral part”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "circumferential part". The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "peripheral structure". The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "circumferential structure". The supports (240, 250, 260) may be positioned between the housing (210, 220, 230) and the display (202). The supports (240, 250, 260) may reduce friction between the housing (210, 220, 230) and the display (202). The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "buffering member".

[0087] In one embodiment, the support (240, 250, 260) may include a first support (240). The first support (240) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the display (202). The first support (240) may be disposed along an edge of the first housing (210). The first support (240) may include a first-first support (241) and a first-second support (242). At least a portion of the display (202) may be disposed between the first-first support (241) and the first-second support (242). The first-first support (241) may be disposed at one end of the first housing (210), and the first-second support (242) may be disposed at the other end of the first housing (210). Each of the first, second and third supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “support”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “deco” or a “finishing member” or a “non-conductive member”.

[0088] In one embodiment, the support (240, 250, 260) may include a second support (250). The second support (250) may be disposed between the second housing (220) and the display (202). The second support (250) may be disposed along an edge of the second housing (220). The second support (250) may include a second-first support (251), a second-second support (252), and a second-third support (253). At least a portion of the display (202) may be disposed between the second-second support (252) and the second-third support (253). The second-first support (251) may connect the second-second support (252) and the second-third support (253). The second-first support (251) may extend along an edge of the second housing (220) (e.g., an edge (222) of FIG. 3). The second-first support (251) may be positioned between the edge (222) of the second housing (220) and the display (202). The second-first support (251) may be referred to as a “support frame” or a “first support frame.” Each of the second-second support (252) and the second-third support (253) may be referred to as a “second support frame.”

[0089] In one embodiment, the supports (240, 250, 260) may include a third support (260). The third support (260) may be disposed between the third housing (230) and the display (202). The third support (260) may be disposed along an edge of the third housing (230). The third support (260) may include a third-first support (261), a third-second support (262), and a third-third support (263). At least a portion of the display (202) may be disposed between the third-second support (262) and the third-third support (263). The third-first support (261) may connect the third-second support (262) and the third-third support (263). The third-first support (261) may extend along an edge of the third housing (230) (e.g., edge (232) of FIG. 3). The third-first support (261) may be positioned between the edge (232) of the third housing (230) and the display (202). The third-first support (261) may be referred to as a “support frame” or a “first support frame.” Each of the third-second support (262) and the third-third support (263) may be referred to as a “second support frame.”

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first-first side portion (211) and a first-second side portion (212). The first-first side portion (211) and the first-second side portion (212) may each form opposite sides of the first housing (210). The second housing (220) may be coupled with the first-first side portion (211). The third housing (230) may be coupled with the first-second side portion (212). The first-first side portion (211) may be referred to as a “first coupling portion.” The first-second side portion (212) may be referred to as a “second coupling portion.” The first-first side portion (211) may be referred to as a “first portion.” The first-second side portion (212) may be referred to as a “second portion.”

[0091] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second-first side portion (221) and a second-second side portion (222). The second-first side portion (221) and the second-second side portion (222) may each form opposite sides of the second housing (220). The second-first side portion (221) may be coupled to the first housing (210). The second-second side portion (222) may form a side of the housing (201). The second-second side portion (222) may be referred to as an “edge.” The second-first side portion (221) may be referred to as a “third side portion.” The second-second side portion (222) may be referred to as a “fourth side portion.”

[0092] According to one embodiment, the third housing (230) may include a third-first side portion (231) and a third-second side portion (232). The third-first side portion (231) and the third-second side portion (232) may each form opposite sides of the third housing (230). The third-first side portion (231) may be coupled to the first housing (210). The third-second side portion (232) may form a side of the housing (201). The third-second side portion (232) may be referred to as an “edge.” The third-first side portion (231) may be referred to as a “fifth side portion.” The third-second side portion (232) may be referred to as a “sixth side portion.”

[0093] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first hinge (270) and a second hinge (280). The first hinge (270) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The first hinge (270) may be disposed between the first-first side portion (211) and the second-first side portion (221). The first hinge (270) may rotatably connect the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The second hinge (280) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the third housing (230). The second hinge (280) may be disposed between the first-second side portion (212) and the third-first side portion (231). The second hinge (280) can rotatably connect the first housing (210) and the third housing (230).

[0094] Fig. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device (200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a folded state. Fig. 5 is a side view of the electronic device (200) of Fig. 4 when viewed from one direction (e.g., -Y direction) toward another direction (e.g., +Y direction). The components described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3. The components described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to Figs. 6 to 17d.

[0095] In one embodiment, the second housing (220) can be rotated relative to the first housing (210). The first hinge (270) can provide a center of rotation to the second housing (220). The first hinge (270) can connect the first-first side portion (211) and the second-first side portion (221). The third housing (230) can be rotated relative to the first housing (210). The second hinge (280) can provide a center of rotation to the third housing (230). The second hinge (280) can connect the first-second side portion (212) and the third-first side portion (231).

[0096] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is folded, each of the first, second, and third housings (210, 220, 230) may be arranged in one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the third housing (230) may be arranged on the upper side of the first housing (210), and the second housing (220) may be arranged on the upper side of the third housing (230). For example, the third housing (230) may be arranged between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna (223). The antenna (223) may be formed on an edge (222) of the second housing (220). The antenna (223) may be integral with the second housing (220) or may be a part of the edge (222). The antenna (223) may be manufactured separately from the second housing (220) and may be coupled to the edge (222) of the second housing (220). The antenna (223) may be referred to as a “first conductive portion.” The antenna (223) may include a metallic material. According to one embodiment, the edge (222) of the second housing (220) may be an area of ​​the second housing (220) where the screen of the flexible display (202) overlaps with a portion that is not visible from the outside of the housing (e.g., the second housing (220)) when the flexible display (202) is viewed in a screen display direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, the edge (222) of the second housing (220) may include a bezel portion of the second housing (220) (e.g., the second support portion (257) of FIG. 8) and an antenna (223).

[0098] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is folded, the antenna (223) may be spaced apart from the second hinge (280). One side of the antenna (223) may face the second hinge (280). The width of the first hinge (270) may be greater than the width of the second hinge (280). For example, with reference to FIG. 5A, the length by which the first hinge (270) extends in the +Z direction may be greater than the length by which the second hinge (280) extends in the +Z direction.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the antenna (223) may include a first antenna portion (2231), a second antenna portion (2232), and a third antenna portion (2233). The first, second, and third antenna portions (2231, 2232, 2233) may each be spaced apart from each other along an edge (222) of the second housing (220). The first, second, and third antenna portions (2231, 2232, 2233) may each include a conductive material. The antenna (223) may include a first segment portion (2234) and a second segment portion (2235). The first segment portion (2234) may be disposed between the first antenna portion (2231) and the second antenna portion (2232). The second segment (2235) can be positioned between the first antenna portion (2231) and the third antenna portion (2233).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first antenna (215), a second antenna (225), and a third antenna (235). The first antenna (215) may form a portion of the first housing (210). The first antenna (215) may form at least a portion of a surface of the first housing (210). The second antenna (225) may form a portion of the second housing (220). The second antenna (225) may form at least a portion of a surface of the second housing (220). The third antenna (235) may form a portion of the third housing (230). The third antenna (235) may form at least a portion of a surface of the third housing (230).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the first antenna (215) may include a 1-1 antenna portion (2151), a 1-2 antenna portion (2152), and a 1-3 antenna portion (2153). The 1-1 antenna portion (2151) may be disposed between the 1-2 antenna portion (2152) and the 1-3 antenna portion (2153). The first antenna (215) may include a 1-1 segment portion (2154) and a 1-2 segment portion (2155). The 1-1 antenna portion (2151) and the 1-2 antenna portion (2152) may be spaced apart from each other, and the 1-1 segment portion (2154) may be disposed between the 1-1 antenna portion (2151) and the 1-2 antenna portion (2152). The 1-1 antenna portion (2151) and the 1-3 antenna portion (2153) may be spaced apart from each other, and the 1-2 segment portion (2155) may be placed between the 1-1 antenna portion (2151) and the 1-3 antenna portion (2153).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the second antenna (225) may include a 2-1 antenna portion (2251), a 2-2 antenna portion (2252), and a 2-3 antenna portion (2253). The 2-1 antenna portion (2251) may be disposed between the 2-2 antenna portion (2252) and the 2-3 antenna portion (2253). The second antenna (225) may include a 2-1 segment portion (2254) and a 2-2 segment portion (2255). The 2-1 antenna portion (2251) and the 2-2 antenna portion (2252) may be spaced apart from each other, and the 2-1 segment portion (2254) may be disposed between the 2-1 antenna portion (2251) and the 2-2 antenna portion (2252). The 2-1 antenna portion (2251) and the 2-3 antenna portion (2253) may be spaced apart from each other, and the 2-2 segment portion (2255) may be placed between the 2-1 antenna portion (2251) and the 2-3 antenna portion (2253).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the third antenna (235) may include a 3-1 antenna portion (2351), a 3-2 antenna portion (2352), and a 3-3 antenna portion (2353). The 3-1 antenna portion (2351) may be positioned between the 3-2 antenna portion (2352) and the 3-3 antenna portion (2353). The third antenna (235) may include a 3-1 segment portion (2354) and a 3-2 segment portion (2355). The 3-1 antenna portion (2351) and the 3-2 antenna portion (2352) may be spaced apart from each other, and the 3-1 segment portion (2354) may be positioned between the 3-1 antenna portion (2351) and the 3-2 antenna portion (2352). The 3-1 antenna portion (2351) and the 3-3 antenna portion (2353) may be spaced apart from each other, and the 3-2 segment portion (2355) may be placed between the 3-1 antenna portion (2351) and the 3-3 antenna portion (2353).

[0104] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the first housing (210), the second housing (220), and the third housing (230) can be aligned with each other. For example, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the first housing (210), the third housing (230), and the second housing (220) can be aligned in one direction (e.g., +Z direction) in the order described. When the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the first antenna (215), the second antenna (225), and the third antenna (235) can be aligned with each other. For example, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the first antenna (215), the third antenna (235), and the second antenna (225) can be aligned in one direction (e.g., +Z direction) in the order described. In a folded state of the electronic device (200), the first antenna (215), the second antenna (225), and the third antenna (235) can be aligned with each other in a direction in which the housings (210, 220, 230) are stacked (e.g., +Z direction). For example, in a folded state of the electronic device (200), the first-first antenna portion (2151), the second-first antenna portion (2251), and the third-first antenna portion (2351) can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, in a folded state of the electronic device (200), the first-second antenna portion (2152), the second-second antenna portion (2252), and the third-second antenna portion (2352) can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device (200) is folded, the 1-3 antenna portion (2153), the 2-3 antenna portion (2253), and the 3-3 antenna portion (2353) can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, when the electronic device (200) is folded, the 1-1 segment portion (2154), the 2-1 segment portion (2254), and the 3-1 segment portion (2354) can be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction).For example, when the electronic device (200) is folded, the first-second segment portion (2155), the second-second segment portion (2255), and the third-second segment portion (2355) can be aligned in the first direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0105] FIG. 6 is an exploded view illustrating a portion of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 does not illustrate a display (e.g., the display (202) of FIG. 2 ). The components described with reference to FIG. 6 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 . The components described with reference to FIG. 6 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 17D .

[0106] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first housing body (216). The first housing (210) may include a first cover (217). The first housing body (216) and the first cover (217) may be coupled. At least a portion of a display (e.g., display (202) of FIG. 2) may be mounted on the first housing body (216). At least a portion of a second display (e.g., second display (206) of FIG. 8) may be disposed between the first housing body (216) and the first cover (217).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second housing body (226). The second housing (220) may include a second cover (227). The second housing body (226) and the second cover (227) may be coupled. At least a portion of a display (e.g., display (202) of FIG. 2) may be mounted on the second housing body (226). At least a portion of the second display (e.g., second display (206) of FIG. 8) may be disposed between the second housing body (226) and the second cover (227). An antenna (e.g., antenna (223) of FIG. 5) may be a part of the second housing body (226).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the third housing (230) may include a third housing body (236). The third housing (230) may include a third cover (237). The third housing body (236) and the third cover (237) may be coupled. At least a portion of a display (e.g., display (202) of FIG. 2) may be mounted on the third housing body (236). At least a portion of a second display (e.g., second display (206) of FIG. 8) may be positioned between the third housing body (236) and the third cover (237).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first hinge (270) can rotatably connect the first housing body (216) and the second housing body (226). The second hinge (280) can rotatably connect the first housing body (216) and the third housing body (236).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a battery (203). The battery (203) may supply power to electrical components of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the display (202), the second display (206), and the circuit board (204)). The battery (203) may be disposed between the housing body (216, 226, 236) and the cover (217, 227, 237). The electronic device (200) may include a circuit board (204). The circuit board (204) may be electrically connected to electrical components of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the display (202), the second display (206), the antenna circuit (2236), and the battery (203)). The circuit board (204) may be disposed between the housing body (216, 226, 236) and the cover (217, 227, 237). The electronic device (200) may include a camera assembly (205). The camera assembly (205) may be disposed between the housing body (216, 226, 236) and the cover (217, 227, 237). The electronic device (200) may include a flexible circuit board (209). The flexible circuit board (209) may be connected to the circuit board (204).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second conductive portion (233). The second conductive portion (233) may be a part of the third housing (230). The second conductive portion (233) may be positioned between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) when the electronic device (200) is folded. The second conductive portion (233) may face the first hinge (270) when the electronic device (200) is folded.

[0112] FIG. 7A is a drawing of a portion of the housing (301) of the electronic device (101) in a folded state. FIG. 7A may be a drawing showing the electronic device (101) when viewed in a predetermined direction (for example, the +Y direction of FIG. 4) with the housing (301) folded. FIG. 7B is a drawing showing the third housing (330) of the structure of FIG. 7A moved. FIG. 8 is a drawing conceptually showing the connection relationship between parts (360, 371, 372, 373, 381, 382) of the electronic device (101). The components described with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 8 may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. The components described with reference to FIGS. 7a, 7b, and 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 17d.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (301). The housing (301) may include a first housing (310), a second housing (320), and a third housing (330). The first housing (310) and the second housing (320) may be rotatably connected to each other. The first housing (310) and the third housing (330) may be rotatably connected to each other. The electronic device (101) may include a first hinge (340) rotatably connecting the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). The electronic device (101) may include a second hinge (350) rotatably connecting the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). The description of the components described above (e.g., housing (301), first housing (310), second housing (320), third housing (330), first hinge (340), second hinge (350)) can be equally applied to the description of the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 (e.g., housing (201), first housing (210), second housing (220), third housing (230), first hinge (270), second hinge (280)).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (302) mounted in a housing (301). The display (302) may include a first display area (3021) corresponding to the first housing (310), a second display area (3022) corresponding to the second housing (320), and a third display area (3023) corresponding to the third housing (330). The first, second, and third display areas (3021, 3022, 3023) may be formed as an integral body. The display (302) may be a flexible display in which at least a portion is foldable or unfoldable. The description of the display (302) may be identical to the description of the display (202) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second display (390). The second display (390) may be disposed in a second housing (320). The second display (390) may be movable together with the second housing (320). The second display area (3022) may be disposed on a first surface of the second housing (320), and the second display (390) may be disposed on a second surface of the second housing (320) opposite to the first surface.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (360). The processor (360) may be disposed within the housing (301). The processor (360) may be disposed within the first housing (310). The description of the processor (360) may be identical to the description of the processor (120) described with reference to FIG. 1.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a sensor (370). The sensor (370) may be a 6-axis sensor, an angle sensor, a position sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or a proximity sensor. The sensor (370) may sense an angle at which the housing (301) is folded or unfolded. The sensor (370) may include a plurality of sensors (371, 372, 373). Each of the plurality of sensors (371, 372, 373) may be disposed in any one of the first, second, and third housings (310, 320, 330). The sensor (370) may include a first sensor (371), a second sensor (372), and a third sensor (373). Each of the first, second, and third sensors (371, 372, and 373) may be referred to as a “first sensor” or a “second sensor.” The first sensor (371) may be disposed inside the first housing (310). The second sensor (372) may be disposed inside the second housing (320). The third sensor (373) may be disposed inside the third housing (330). The processor (360) may be electrically connected to the sensor (370). The processor (360) may receive a signal detected by the sensor (370). The processor (360) may be electrically connected to each of the first, second, and third sensors (371, 372, and 373). The processor (360) may receive a signal generated by the first, second, and third sensors (371, 372, and 373). The processor (360) can determine a first angle between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) or a second angle between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) based on signals generated from the first, second, and third sensors (371, 372, 373).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an actuator (380). The actuator (380) may generate vibration. The actuator (380) may transmit the vibration to the housing (301) and the display (302). The actuator (380) may provide a haptic function of the electronic device (101). The actuator (380) may be referred to as a “vibration member.” The actuator (380) may be referred to as a “haptic device.” The operating method of the actuator (380) is not limited to that described above. For example, the actuator (380) may perform operations such as displaying a screen, lighting, or making a sound in addition to vibration. The actuator (380) may include a plurality of actuators (380). Each of the plurality of actuators (380) may be disposed in either the second housing (320) or the third housing (330). The actuator (380) may include a first actuator (381) disposed in the second housing (320) and a second actuator (382) disposed in the third housing (330). The first actuator (381) may transmit vibration to the second housing (320) and the second display area (3022). The second actuator (382) may transmit vibration to the third housing (330) and the third display area (3023). The processor (360) may be electrically connected to the actuator (380). The processor (360) may control the operation of the actuator (380). The processor (360) may be electrically connected to each of the first and second actuators (381, 382). The processor (360) may determine a first angle between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) or a second angle between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) based on signals generated from the first, second, and third sensors (371, 372, 373). The processor (360) may control the operation of the actuator (380) based on the first angle and the second angle.

[0119] In one embodiment, the second housing (320) can be rotated relative to the first housing (310). A first angle (A) can be formed between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). The first angle (A) can be defined as an angle at which the second housing (320) is tilted relative to the first housing (310). The first angle (A) can be defined as an angle at which the second display area (3022) is bent relative to the first display area (3021). The first angle (A) can be defined as an angle formed between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). The first display area (3021) can form a reference plane (BS), and the first angle (A) can be defined as an angle at which the second housing (320) is inclined relative to the reference plane (BS).

[0120] In one embodiment, the third housing (330) can be rotated relative to the first housing (310). A second angle (B) can be formed between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). The second angle (B) can be defined as an angle at which the third housing (330) is tilted relative to the first housing (310). The second angle (B) can be defined as an angle at which the third display area (3023) is bent relative to the first display area (3021). The second angle (B) can be defined as an angle formed between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). The first display area (3021) can form a reference plane (BS), and the second angle (B) can be defined as an angle at which the third housing (330) is inclined relative to the reference plane (BS).

[0121] According to one embodiment, a relative angle (C) may be formed between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the relative angle (C) may be an angle between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330). An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include two housings (e.g., the first housing (710) and the second housing (720) of FIG. 17A) and one hinge (e.g., the hinge (730) of FIG. 17A), as illustrated in FIGS. 17A and 17B. For example, referring to FIG. 7B, the electronic device (101) may include a second housing (320), a third housing (330), and a hinge (340) connecting the second housing (320) and the third housing (330). In this case, the second housing (320) may be named a “first housing” and the third housing (330) may be named a “second housing”. In this case, the processor (360) may be placed in the first housing (320) or the second housing (330) and may receive signals from a plurality of sensors (372, 373) to control the actuators (381, 382).

[0122] FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a control method of an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10A is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for determining an angle (e.g., a first angle (A)) between housings (e.g., a first housing (310) and a second housing (320)) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for determining an angle (e.g., a first angle (A)) between housings (e.g., a first housing (310) and a second housing (320)) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 10B may be partly or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8. The components described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 10B may be partly or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 17D.

[0123] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device (101) may include an operation (P100) of determining a first angle (A) between a first housing (310) and a second housing (320). The processor (360) may determine the first angle (A) based on information sensed by a first sensor (371) and a second sensor (372).

[0124] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device (101) may include an operation (P200) of determining a second angle (B) between a first housing (310) and a third housing (330). The processor (360) may determine the second angle (B) based on information sensed by the first sensor (371) and the third sensor (373).

[0125] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device (101) may include an operation (P300) of determining a relative angle between a second housing (320) and a third housing (330). The processor (360) may determine the relative angle between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on a first angle (A) and a second angle (B).

[0126] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device (101) may include an operation (P400) of comparing a relative angle between a second housing (320) and a third housing (330) with a preset reference value. The processor (360) may compare the relative angle with the reference value.

[0127] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device (101) may include an operation (P500) for controlling the phase of a signal input to an actuator (380). The processor (360) may control the operation of the actuator (380) and input a signal for operating the actuator (380). The processor (360) may control the phase of a signal input to the actuator (360).

[0128] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device (101) may include an operation (P600) of driving an actuator (380). A processor (360) may drive the actuator (380). The processor (360) may transmit a signal for driving the actuator (380) to the actuator (380). After adjusting the phase of the signal, the processor (360) may transmit the signal with the adjusted phase to the actuator (380).

[0129] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device (101) may include operations (P100, P200) of determining an angle (A, B) formed by a housing (301). The processor (360) may determine the angle (A, B) formed by the housing (301).

[0130] Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the first housing (910) and the second housing (920) can be rotatably coupled to each other via a hinge (930). An angle (θ3) can be formed between the first housing (910) and the second housing (920). The included angle (θ3) between the first housing (910) and the second housing (920) can be determined by the angle (θ1) of the first housing (910) with respect to a reference plane and the angle (θ2) of the second housing (920) with respect to the reference plane. For example, the included angle (θ3) can be determined as a value obtained by subtracting the angle (θ1) of the first housing (910) and the angle (θ2) of the second housing (920) from 180 degrees, as described in the following mathematical expression 1. The first housing (910) may include a first sensor (911), and the second housing (920) may include a second sensor (921). The first sensor (911) and the second sensor (21) may sense the angles (θ1, θ2).

[0131]

[0132] According to one embodiment, the angles (θ1, θ2) of the housings (910, 920) with respect to the reference plane can be determined as illustrated in FIG. 10B. Referring to FIG. 10B, the first housing (910) may include a first sensor block (911a), and the second housing (920) may include a second sensor block (911b). The first sensor block (911a) and the second sensor block (911b) may be 6-axis sensors. The first sensor block (911a) and the second sensor block (911b) may be acceleration sensors. The first sensor block (911a) may be disposed inside the first sensor (e.g., the first sensor (371) of FIG. 7). The second sensor block (911b) may be disposed inside the second sensor (e.g., the second sensor (372) of FIG. 7). The angles (θ1, θ2) of the housings (910, 920) with respect to the reference plane can be determined by the method of calculating the angle (θ) at which the sensor block (911b) illustrated in FIG. 10b is tilted. The sensor block (911a) can have a first area value (Y) in a first direction and a second area value (Z) in a second direction. A gravitational acceleration (g) can act on the sensor block (911a). A gravitational acceleration distribution (f(Y)) in the first direction can be formed in the tilted sensor block (911b), and a gravitational acceleration distribution (f(Z)) in the second direction can be formed. By integrating gyro data (f(Y)Y)) obtained by multiplying the first area value (Y) in the first direction of a local unit by the gravitational acceleration distribution (f(Y)), the first gravitational acceleration area (Y1) in the first direction can be calculated. By integrating the gyro data (f(Z)Z)) obtained by multiplying the second area value (Z) in the second direction of the local unit by the gravitational acceleration distribution (f(Z)), the second gravitational acceleration area (Z1) in the second direction can be calculated. At this time, the angle (θ) at which the sensor block (911b) is tilted can be calculated by the following mathematical expressions 2 and 3.

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[0134]

[0135] Referring to FIGS. 7A to 10B, the processor (360) can determine the first angle (A) and the second angle (B) by the method described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B. The processor (360) can perform operations (P100, P200) for determining the first and second angles (A, B), and can determine the first and second angles (A, B) by the method of calculating the included angle (θ3) illustrated in FIG. 10A. Based on the determined first and second angles (A, B), the processor (360) can calculate the relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330). The processor (360) can calculate the relative angle using the following mathematical expression 4. The above relative angle (C) may be the absolute value of the value obtained by subtracting 90 degrees from the first angle (A) (A-90) and the value obtained by subtracting 90 degrees from the second angle (B) (B-90) plus the value (A-90) ((A-90)+(B-90)).

[0136]

[0137] Referring to FIGS. 7A to 10B , the processor (360) may compare the determined relative angle (C) with a preset reference value. For example, the reference value may be 90 degrees. When the relative angle (C) is within a first range, the processor (360) may switch the phase of the signal transmitted to the actuator (380) from the first phase to the second phase. When the relative angle (C) is within a second range, the processor (360) may maintain the phase of the signal transmitted to the actuator (380) at the first phase. The first range of the relative angle (C) may be a range from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The second range of the relative angle (C) may be a range from 90 degrees to 180 degrees. After performing a comparison with the relative angle (C) (P400), the processor (360) can control the phase of a signal transmitted to the actuator (380) (P500) and transmit a signal of the controlled phase to the actuator (380) to drive the actuator (P600).

[0138] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a form of the electronic device (101) when viewed in a predetermined direction (e.g., the +Y direction of FIG. 4) in an unfolded state. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10b. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 12a to 17d.

[0139] According to one embodiment, a first angle (A) may be formed between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). A second angle (B) may be formed between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). A first actuator (381) may be disposed in the second housing (320). A second actuator (382) may be disposed in the third housing (330). The first actuator (381) may vibrate in a first direction (e.g., in the -X direction). The vibration of the first actuator (381) may be defined as a first vibration (V1). The second actuator (382) may vibrate in a first direction (e.g., in the -X direction). The vibration of the second actuator (382) may be defined as a second vibration (V2). The first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) may be in the same direction or in different directions. The first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) may be the same or different depending on the folded state of the housing (310, 320, 330).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the vibration direction of the first vibration (V1) and the vibration direction of the second vibration (V2) may be formed along the surface of the display (302). For example, the first vibration (V1) may be formed in a first direction (e.g., in the -X direction) along the surface of the display (302). For example, the second vibration (V2) may be formed in a first direction (e.g., in the -X direction) along the surface of the display (302). Since the vibration directions of the actuators (381, 382) are formed as described above, the vibration generated from the actuators (381, 382) may be evenly transmitted to the entire surface of the display (302). In particular, since the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure comprises three housings (310, 320, 330), the area of ​​the display (302) is wider than when the display is comprised of one or two housings. The actuators (381, 382) of the electronic device (101) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure generate vibration along the surface of the display (302), thereby evenly spreading the vibration over the entire wide area of ​​the display (302).

[0141] Fig. 12a is a diagram showing a first example (S1) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 12b is a graph explaining the phases (F1, F2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (380) and the vibrations (N1, N2) of the actuator (380) before phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by a processor (360) is performed. Fig. 12c is a graph explaining the phases (E1, E2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (380) and the vibrations (O1, O2) of the actuator (380) after phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by a processor (360) is performed. The components explained with reference to Figs. 12a to 12c may be some or all the same as the components explained with reference to Figs. 1 to 11. The components described with reference to FIGS. 12a to 12c may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 13a to 17d.

[0142] In one embodiment, the second housing (320) can be rotated relative to the first housing (310). A first angle (A1) can be formed between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). The first actuator (381) can be disposed in the second housing (320). The first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) can have a magnitude and a direction. In the first example (S1) state of the electronic device (101), the first vibration (V1) can have a direction that is inclined with respect to both the first direction (e.g., -X direction) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0143] In one embodiment, the third housing (330) can be rotated relative to the first housing (310). A second angle (B1) can be formed between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). The second actuator (382) can be disposed in the third housing (330). The second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) can have a magnitude and a direction. In the first example (S1) state of the electronic device (101), the second vibration (V2) can have a direction that is inclined with respect to both the first direction (e.g., -X direction) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the first vibration (V1) may be a vector having a magnitude and a direction. The second vibration (V2) may be a vector having a magnitude and a direction. The second vibration (V2) may be inclined with respect to the first vibration (V1). Referring to FIG. 12a, the second vibration (V2) may be decomposed into two vectors with respect to the first vibration (V1). For example, the second vibration (V2) may be decomposed into a second-first vibration (V21) in a direction parallel to the first vibration (V1) and a second-second vibration (V22) in a direction orthogonal to the first vibration (V1). Referring to FIG. 12a, the second-first vibration (V21) may have a direction opposite to the first vibration (V1). Referring to Fig. 12a, when the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) are combined, the magnitude of the vibration can be offset by the magnitude of the second-first vibration (V21) in the direction parallel to the first vibration (V1). In the state of the electronic device (101) as in Fig. 12a, a phase transition as in Fig. 12c can be performed.

[0145] In the first example (S1) state of the electronic device (101), a relative angle (C) may be formed between the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2). The relative angle may be an included angle between the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2). The relative angle may be determined by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10b. In the first example (S1) state of the electronic device (101), the relative angle (C) may be smaller than a preset reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor (360) may switch either the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (381) or the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (382). For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (381), and switch the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (382) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). The second phases of the second signal in the first state (F2) and the second state (E2) can be opposite to each other.

[0146] In the first example (S1) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) or the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) to the opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) in the first state (N1) and the second state (O1) identically, and switch the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) from the first state (N2) to the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the second phase of the second signal (F2) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (381) and the second actuator (382) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing (301) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0147] Fig. 13a is a diagram showing a second example (S2) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 13b is a graph explaining the phases (F1, F2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (380) and the vibrations (N1, N2) of the actuator (380) before the phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by the processor (360) is performed. Fig. 13c is a graph explaining the vibration generated by the actuator (380) before the phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by the processor (360) is performed. Fig. 13d is a graph explaining the phases (E1, E2) of a signal transmitted to the actuator (380) after the phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by the processor (360) is performed. FIG. 13e is a graph explaining the vibrations (O1, O2) of the actuator (380) after phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of FIG. 9) by the processor (360) is performed. The components explained with reference to FIGS. 13a to 13e may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12c. The components explained with reference to FIGS. 13a to 13e may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 14a to 17d.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the second housing (320) can be rotated relative to the first housing (310). A first angle (A2) can be formed between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). The first actuator (381) can be disposed in the second housing (320). The first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) can have a magnitude and a direction. In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the first vibration (V1) can have a direction that is inclined with respect to both the first direction (e.g., -X direction) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0149] In one embodiment, the third housing (330) can be rotated relative to the first housing (310). A second angle (B2) can be formed between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330). The second actuator (382) can be disposed in the third housing (330). The second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) can have a magnitude and a direction. In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the second vibration (V2) can have a direction that is inclined with respect to both the first direction (e.g., -X direction) and the second direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0150] In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the second display (390) can be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). The user can recognize the screen output from the second display (390).

[0151] In one embodiment, the first vibration (V1) may be a vector having a magnitude and a direction. The second vibration (V2) may be a vector having a magnitude and a direction. The second vibration (V2) may be inclined with respect to the first vibration (V1). Referring to FIG. 13a, the second vibration (V2) may be decomposed into two vectors with respect to the first vibration (V1). For example, the second vibration (V2) may be decomposed into a second-first vibration (V21) in a direction parallel to the first vibration (V1) and a second-second vibration (V22) in a direction orthogonal to the first vibration (V1). Referring to FIG. 13a, the second-first vibration (V21) may have a direction opposite to the first vibration (V1). Referring to Fig. 13a, when the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) are combined, the magnitude of the vibration can be offset by the magnitude of the second-first vibration (V21) in the direction parallel to the first vibration (V1). In the state of the electronic device (101) as in Fig. 13a, a phase transition as in Fig. 13d can be performed.

[0152] In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), a relative angle (C) may be formed between the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2). The relative angle may be an included angle between the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2). The relative angle may be determined by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10b. In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the relative angle (C) may be smaller than a preset reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor (360) may switch either the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (381) or the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (382). For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (381), and switch the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (382) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). The second phases of the second signal in the first state (F2) and the second state (E2) can be opposite to each other.

[0153] In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) or the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) to the opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) in the first state (N1) and the second state (O1) identically, and switch the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) from the first state (N2) to the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the second phase of the second signal (F2) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the amplitude (e.g., a value between 0 and +D) of the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (381) and the second actuator (382) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing (301) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0154] In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) or the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) to an opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can switch the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) to an opposite phase state from the first state (N1) while maintaining the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) in the same first state (N2) and the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the first phase of the first signal (F1) from the first state (F1) to an opposite phase state. After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the amplitude (e.g., a value between 0 and +D) of the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (381) and the second actuator (382) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing (301) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0155] In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can stop the operation of either the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382). For example, the processor (360) can stop the first actuator (381) and drive only the second actuator (382). For example, the processor (360) can stop the second actuator (382) and drive only the first actuator (381). When the processor (360) drives only the first actuator (381), only the first vibration (V1) can be transmitted to the housing (301). When the processor (360) drives only the second actuator (382), only the second vibration (V2) can be transmitted to the housing (301).

[0156] In the second example (S2) state of the electronic device (101), when the phase shift by the processor (360) is not performed, the amplitude (N1) (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V1) of the first actuator (381) and the amplitude (N2) (e.g., a value between -D and 0) of the second vibration (V2) of the second actuator (382) may be formed in opposite directions. As the first actuator (381) and the second actuator (382) vibrate in opposite directions, the amplitude (N3) of the vibration transmitted to the housing (301) may be reduced by destructive interference (AD).

[0157] Fig. 14a is a diagram showing a third example (S3) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 14b is a diagram showing a fourth example (S4) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 14c is a graph explaining the phase (F1, F2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (480) and the vibration (N1, N2) of the actuator (480) before phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by the processor (360) is performed in the fourth example (S4) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. FIG. 14d is a graph explaining the phase (E1, E2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (480) and the vibration (O1, O2) of the actuator (480) after phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of FIG. 9) is performed by the processor (360) in the fourth example (S4) of the folded state of the electronic device (101). The components explained with reference to FIGS. 14a to 14d may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13e. The components explained with reference to FIGS. 14a to 14d may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 15a to 17d.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the second housing (420) can be rotated relative to the first housing (410). The first housing (410) and the second housing (420) can be connected via a first hinge (440). A first angle (A) can be formed between the first housing (410) and the second housing (420). The first actuator (481) can be disposed in the second housing (420). The first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (481) can have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (481) can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., a +Z direction).

[0159] In one embodiment, the third housing (430) can be rotated relative to the first housing (410). The first housing (410) and the third housing (430) can be connected via a second hinge (450). A second angle (B) can be formed between the first housing (410) and the third housing (430). The second actuator (482) can be disposed in the third housing (430). The second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (482) can have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (482) can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., a +Z direction).

[0160] In the fourth example (S4) state of the electronic device (101), a relative angle (C) may be formed between the first vibration (V3) and the second vibration (V4). The relative angle may be an included angle between the first vibration (V3) and the second vibration (V4). The relative angle may be determined by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10b. In the fourth example (S4) state of the electronic device (101), the relative angle (C) may be smaller than a preset reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor (360) may switch either the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (481) or the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (482). For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (481), and switch the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (482) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). The second phases of the second signal in the first state (F2) and the second state (E2) can be opposite to each other.

[0161] In the fourth example (S4) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (481) or the second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (482) to the opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (481) in the first state (N1) and the second state (O1) identically, and switch the second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (482) from the first state (N2) to the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the second phase of the second signal (F2) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (481) and the second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (482) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (481) and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (482) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (481) and the second actuator (482) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing (410, 420, 430) and the second display (490) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0162] Fig. 15a is a diagram showing a fifth example (S5) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 15b is a diagram showing a sixth example (S6) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 15c is a graph explaining the phase (F1, F2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (580) and the vibration (N1, N2) of the actuator (580) before phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by the processor (360) is performed in the sixth example (S6) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. FIG. 15d is a graph explaining the phase (E1, E2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (580) and the vibration (O1, O2) of the actuator (580) after phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of FIG. 9) is performed by the processor (360) in the sixth example (S6) of the folded state of the electronic device (101). The components explained with reference to FIGS. 15a to 15d may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14d. The components explained with reference to FIGS. 15a to 15d may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 16a to 17d.

[0163] In one embodiment, the second housing (520) can be rotated relative to the first housing (510). The first housing (510) and the second housing (520) can be connected via a first hinge (540). A first angle (A) can be formed between the first housing (510) and the second housing (520). The first actuator (581) can be disposed in the second housing (520). The first vibration (V5) of the first actuator (581) can have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the first vibration (V5) of the first actuator (581) can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., a +Z direction).

[0164] In one embodiment, the third housing (530) can be rotated relative to the first housing (510). The first housing (510) and the third housing (530) can be connected via a second hinge (550). A second angle (B) can be formed between the first housing (510) and the third housing (530). The second actuator (582) can be disposed in the third housing (530). The second vibration (V6) of the second actuator (582) can have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the second vibration (V6) of the second actuator (582) can have a vibration component in a first direction (e.g., +X direction).

[0165] In the sixth example (S6) state of the electronic device (101), a relative angle (C) may be formed between the first vibration (V5) and the second vibration (V6). The relative angle may be an included angle between the first vibration (V5) and the second vibration (V6). The relative angle may be determined by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10b. In the sixth example (S6) state of the electronic device (101), the relative angle (C) may be smaller than a preset reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor (360) may switch either the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (581) or the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (582). For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (581), and switch the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (582) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). The second phases of the second signal in the first state (F2) and the second state (E2) can be opposite to each other.

[0166] In the sixth example (S6) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V3) of the first actuator (581) or the second vibration (V4) of the second actuator (582) to the opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first vibration (V5) of the first actuator (581) in the same first state (N1) and the second state (O1), and switch the second vibration (V6) of the second actuator (582) from the first state (N2) to the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the second phase of the second signal (F2) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V5) of the first actuator (581) and the second vibration (V6) of the second actuator (582) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V5) of the first actuator (581) and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration (V6) of the second actuator (582) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (581) and the second actuator (582) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housings (510, 520, 530) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0167] Fig. 16a is a diagram showing a seventh example (S7) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 16b is a diagram showing an eighth example (S8) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 16c is a graph explaining the phase (F1, F2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (680) and the vibration (N1, N2) of an actuator (580) before phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by a processor (360) is performed in the eighth example (S8) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. FIG. 16d is a graph explaining the phase (E1, E2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (680) and the vibration (O1, O2) of the actuator (680) after phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of FIG. 9) is performed by the processor (360) in the eighth example (S8) of the folded state of the electronic device (101). The components explained with reference to FIGS. 16a to 16d may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15d. The components explained with reference to FIGS. 16a to 16d may be partly or entirely the same as the components explained with reference to FIGS. 17a to 17d.

[0168] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) can be rotated relative to the first housing (610). The first housing (610) and the second housing (620) can be connected via a first hinge (640). The second housing (620) can be rotated in a first direction (R1) toward the first housing (610). A first angle (A) can be formed between the first housing (610) and the second housing (620). A first actuator (681) can be disposed in the second housing (620). A first vibration (V7) of the first actuator (681) can have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the first vibration (V7) of the first actuator (681) can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., a -Z direction).

[0169] In one embodiment, the third housing (630) can be rotated relative to the first housing (610). The first housing (610) and the third housing (630) can be connected via a second hinge (650). The third housing (630) can be rotated in a second direction (R2) toward the first housing (610). A second angle (B) can be formed between the first housing (610) and the third housing (630). A second actuator (682) can be disposed in the third housing (630). A second vibration (V8) of the second actuator (682) can have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the second vibration (V8) of the second actuator (682) can have a vibration component in a second direction (e.g., a +Z direction).

[0170] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) can be rotated in a first direction (R1) toward the first housing (610), and the third housing (630) can be rotated in a second direction (R2) toward the first housing (610). The second housing (620) and the third housing (630) can be rotated toward different sides of the first housing (610). For example, the third housing (630) can be rotated toward a display (e.g., the first display area (202a) of FIG. 2) disposed in the first housing (610), and the second housing (620) can be rotated toward a side opposite to the side on which the display (202a) is disposed.

[0171] In the eighth example (S8) state of the electronic device (101), a relative angle (C) may be formed between the first vibration (V7) and the second vibration (V8). The relative angle may be an included angle between the first vibration (V7) and the second vibration (V8). The relative angle may be determined by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10b. In the eighth example (S8) state of the electronic device (101), the relative angle (C) may be smaller than a preset reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor (360) may switch either the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (681) or the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (682). For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (681), and switch the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (682) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). The second phases of the second signal in the first state (F2) and the second state (E2) can be opposite to each other.

[0172] In the eighth example (S8) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V7) of the first actuator (681) or the second vibration (V8) of the second actuator (682) to the opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first vibration (V7) of the first actuator (681) in the first state (N1) and the second state (O1) identically, and switch the second vibration (V8) of the second actuator (682) from the first state (N2) to the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the second phase of the second signal (F2) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V7) of the first actuator (681) and the second vibration (V8) of the second actuator (682) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V7) of the first actuator (681) and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration (V8) of the second actuator (682) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (681) and the second actuator (682) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housings (610, 620, 630) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0173] Fig. 17a is a diagram showing a ninth example (S9) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 17b is a diagram showing a tenth example (S10) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. Fig. 17c is a graph explaining the phase (F1, F2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (780) and the vibration (N1, N2) of the actuator (780) before phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of Fig. 9) by the processor (360) is performed in the tenth example (S10) of an electronic device (101) in a folded state. FIG. 17d is a graph illustrating the phase (E1, E2) of a signal transmitted to an actuator (780) and the vibration (O1, O2) of the actuator (780) after phase control (e.g., operation (P500) of FIG. 9) is performed by the processor (360) in the tenth example (S10) of the folded state of the electronic device (101). The components described with reference to FIGS. 17a to 17d may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16d.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the first housing (710) and the second housing (720) can rotate relative to each other. The first housing (710) and the second housing (720) can be connected via a hinge (730). The description of the first housing (710) can be applied in the same way as the description of the second housing (320) described with reference to FIG. 7B. The description of the second housing (720) can be applied in the same way as the description of the third housing (330) described with reference to FIG. 7B. The description of the hinge (730) can be applied in the same way as the description of the hinge (340) described with reference to FIG. 7B. A first angle (A) can be formed between the first housing (710) and the second housing (720). The first angle (A) can be equal to the relative angle (C) described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B. The first actuator (781) may be disposed in the first housing (710). The description of the first actuator (781) may be identically applied to the description of the first actuator (381) described with reference to FIG. 7B. The first vibration (V9) of the first actuator (781) may have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the first vibration (V9) of the first actuator (781) may have a vibration component in a first direction (e.g., -X direction). The second actuator (782) may be disposed in the second housing (720). The description of the second actuator (782) may be identically applied to the description of the second actuator (782) described with reference to FIG. 7B. The second vibration (V10) of the second actuator (782) may have a magnitude and a direction. For example, the second vibration (V10) of the second actuator (782) may have a vibration component in the first direction (e.g., -X direction).

[0175] In the tenth example (S10) state of the electronic device (101), a relative angle (C) may be formed between the first vibration (V9) and the second vibration (V10). The relative angle may be an included angle between the first vibration (V9) and the second vibration (V10). The relative angle may be determined by the method described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 10B. In the tenth example (S10) state of the electronic device (101), the relative angle (C) may be smaller than a preset reference value (e.g., 90 degrees). The processor (360) may switch either the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (781) or the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (782). For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first phase of the first signal (F1) transmitted to the first actuator (781), and switch the second phase of the second signal (F2) transmitted to the second actuator (782) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). The second phases of the second signal in the first state (F2) and the second state (E2) can be opposite to each other.

[0176] In the tenth example (S10) state of the electronic device (101), the processor (360) can switch either the first vibration (V9) of the first actuator (781) or the second vibration (V10) of the second actuator (782) to the opposite phase. For example, the processor (360) can maintain the first vibration (V9) of the first actuator (781) in the first state (N1) and the second state (O1) identically, and switch the second vibration (V10) of the second actuator (782) from the first state (N2) to the second state (O2). The above-described switching of the processor (360) can be performed by switching the second phase of the second signal (F2) from the first state (F2) to the second state (E2). After the processor (360) switches one of the first vibration (V9) of the first actuator (781) and the second vibration (V10) of the second actuator (782) to the opposite phase, the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the first vibration (V9) of the first actuator (781) and the amplitude (e.g., +D) of the second vibration (V10) of the second actuator (782) may be formed in the same direction in the same time interval. As the first actuator (781) and the second actuator (782) vibrate in the same direction, the vibration transmitted to the housing (710, 720) may be amplified by constructive interference.

[0177] An electronic device includes a housing and a display. The electronic device may include a haptic module that provides a user with a sense of motion in a preset operating situation. The haptic module conveys information to the user through touch, sight, or hearing. In the case of a haptic module that conveys information to the user through vibration, multiple vibration members may be arranged spaced apart from each other. If the vibrations generated from the multiple vibration members have the same phase depending on the usage status of the electronic device, the level of vibration conveyed to the user may be reduced.

[0178] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to reduce the loss of sensory information transmitted to the outside of an electronic device.

[0179] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to increase the intensity of vibration information generated by an actuator.

[0180] The problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0181] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the offset of vibrations generated from actuators by switching the phases of actuators that vibrate in opposite directions.

[0182] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can amplify vibrations generated from a plurality of actuators through constructive interference.

[0183] 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.

[0184] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17D) may include a first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17D).

[0185] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may include a second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0186] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may include a third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) that is rotatably disposed relative to the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and spaced apart from the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0187] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may include a first hinge (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) connecting the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0188] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may include a second hinge (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) connecting the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0189] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first actuator (e.g., 381 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and configured to generate a first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0190] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may include a second actuator (e.g., 382 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and configured to generate a second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) distinct from the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0191] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a sensor (e.g., 370 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) configured to sense a first angle (e.g., A of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) of the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) with respect to the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) and a second angle (e.g., B of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) of the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) with respect to the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ).

[0192] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a processor (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) configured to control the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) based on sensing information of the sensor (e.g., 370 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0193] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to adjust the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) based on a relative angle (C) determined by the first angle (e.g., A of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second angle (e.g., B of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0194] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to control the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) when the relative angle (C) is less than a preset reference value.

[0195] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to control the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) when the relative angle (C) is a value within a preset first range.

[0196] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17D ) may be configured to generate a first signal having a first phase and transmitted to the first actuator (e.g., 381 of FIGS. 1 to 17D ) and a second signal having a second phase and transmitted to the second actuator (e.g., 382 of FIGS. 1 to 17D ).

[0197] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to switch between the first phase and the second phase.

[0198] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to switch one of the first phase and the second phase to an opposite phase.

[0199] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to shift one of the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) to opposite phases.

[0200] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to control the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) based on a relative angle (C) formed by the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d), each of which has a direction.

[0201] A processor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to control the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) when a vector component of the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) in a first direction and a vector component of the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) in the first direction are opposite to each other.

[0202] The sensor (e.g., 370 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first sensor (e.g., 371 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0203] The sensor (e.g., 370 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second sensor (e.g., 372 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0204] The sensor (e.g., 370 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a third sensor (e.g., 373 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0205] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17D ) may include a flexible display (e.g., 202 of FIGS. 1 to 17D ) at least partly disposed in the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17D ).

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first angle (e.g., A of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second angle (e.g., B of FIGS. 1 to 17d) can be formed with respect to the surface of the flexible display (e.g., 202 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0207] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may include a flexible display (e.g., 202 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) mounted in the first, second, and third housings (e.g., 310, 320, 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and configured to be at least partially deformable.

[0208] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second display (e.g., 390 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) that is movably arranged together with the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) and is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) when the processor (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) controls the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ) or the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d ).

[0209] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first actuator (e.g., 381 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second actuator (e.g., 382 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to vibrate in the same direction.

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first actuator (e.g., 581 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second actuator (e.g., 582 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to vibrate in directions orthogonal to each other.

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) may be configured to rotate toward different sides of the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0212] A method for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first operation (e.g., P100 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) that determines a first angle (e.g., A of FIGS. 1 to 17d) between a first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and a second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0213] A method for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second operation (e.g., P200 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) of determining a second angle (e.g., B of FIGS. 1 to 17d) between the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and a third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0214] A method for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a third operation (e.g., P500 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) for controlling either a first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) generated from a first actuator (e.g., 381 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) or a second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) generated from a second actuator (e.g., 382 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) disposed in the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) based on the first angle (e.g., A of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second angle (e.g., B of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0215] The third operation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of determining a relative angle (C) between the second housing (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the third housing (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) based on the first angle (e.g., A of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second angle (e.g., B of FIGS. 1 to 17d).

[0216] The third operation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of controlling one of the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) when the relative angle (C) is less than a preset reference value.

[0217] The third operation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include switching the phase of either a first signal transmitted to the first actuator (e.g., 381 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and having a first phase or a second signal transmitted to the second actuator (e.g., 382 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and having a second phase.

[0218] The third operation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of switching one of the first vibration (e.g., V1 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) and the second vibration (e.g., V2 of FIGS. 1 to 17d) to an opposite phase.

[0219] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a first housing (310); a second housing (320) rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing (310); a third housing (330) rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing (310) and spaced apart from the second housing (320); a first hinge (340) connecting the first housing (310) and the second housing (320); a second hinge (350) connecting the first housing (310) and the third housing (330); a first actuator (381) disposed in the second housing (320) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1); a second actuator (382) disposed in the third housing (330) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2); And a processor (360) configured to determine a relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on a first angle (A) between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) and a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) obtained using a plurality of sensors (370), and configured to control at least one of the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) through at least one of the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) based on the relative angle (C).

[0220] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) may be configured to control a signal transmitted to one of the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) based on the relative angle (C).

[0221] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the relative angle (C) may correspond to an absolute value of a value obtained by subtracting 180 degrees from the sum of the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

[0222] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) may be configured to adjust the phase of a signal transmitted to the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) when the relative angle (C) is a value within a preset first range.

[0223] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) may be configured to transmit a first signal to the first actuator (381) and a second signal to the second actuator (382), and to switch the phase of the first signal or the phase of the second signal based on the relative angle.

[0224] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) may be configured to shift one of the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to an opposite phase.

[0225] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) can adjust the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be opposite phases while the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and can adjust the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be the same phase while the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0226] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the direction of the first vibration (V1) may be horizontal with respect to the second housing (320), and the direction of the second vibration (V2) may be horizontal with respect to the third housing (330).

[0227] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) may be configured to control the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) when a vector component of the first direction of the first vibration (V1) and a vector component of the second vibration (V2) in the first direction are opposite to each other.

[0228] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the sensor (370) may include a first sensor (371) disposed in the first housing (310); a second sensor (372) disposed in the second housing (320); and a third sensor (373) disposed in the third housing (330).

[0229] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a foldable housing (301, 701) including a first housing (320, 710) and a second housing (330, 720); a first actuator (381, 781) disposed in the first housing (320, 710) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1, V9); a second actuator (382, 782) disposed in the second housing (330, 720) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2, V10); And a processor (360) configured to control at least one of the first vibration (V1, V9) or the second vibration (V2, V10) through at least one of the first actuator (381, 781) or the second actuator (382, 782) based on a relative angle (C) between the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 720), configured to provide a first signal to the first actuator (381), and configured to provide a second signal to the second actuator (382), wherein a phase of the second signal may be substantially opposite to a phase of the first signal while the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and a phase of the second signal may correspond to a phase of the first signal while the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 80 degrees.

[0230] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the relative angle (C) may be an angle between the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 720).

[0231] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the processor (360) may be configured to adjust the first vibration or the second vibration based on a relative angle identified using the first vibration (V1, V9) in the first direction and the second vibration (V2, V10) in the second direction.

[0232] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the relative angle (C) may be determined based on information obtained using a plurality of sensors (370) arranged in the foldable housing (301, 701).

[0233] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, it may be configured to switch either the phase of the first signal or the phase of the second signal.

[0234] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an electronic device may include a first operation (P100) of determining a first angle (A) between a first housing (310) and a second housing (320) rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing (310); a second operation (P200) of determining a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and a third housing (330) rotatably disposed with respect to the first housing (310); and a third operation (P500) of controlling one of a first vibration (V1) generated from a first actuator (381) disposed in the second housing (320) and a second vibration (V2) generated from a second actuator (382) disposed in the third housing (330), based on the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

[0235] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the control method may further include an operation of determining a relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

[0236] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the third operation may include an operation of adjusting one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) when the relative angle (C) is less than a preset reference value.

[0237] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the third operation may include switching the phase of either a first signal transmitted to the first actuator (381) and having a first phase or a second signal transmitted to the second actuator (382) and having a second phase.

[0238] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the third operation may include an operation of shifting one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) to an opposite phase.

[0239] Although the detailed description of this document has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

[0240] While this disclosure has been described by way of example and example, it should be understood that the example is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In a foldable electronic device (101), First housing (310); A second housing (320) rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing (310); A third housing (330) rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing (310) and spaced apart from the second housing (320); A first hinge (340) connecting the first housing (310) and the second housing (320); A second hinge (350) connecting the first housing (310) and the third housing (330); A first actuator (381) arranged in the second housing (320) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1); A second actuator (382) arranged in the third housing (330) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2); and An electronic device including a processor (360) configured to determine a relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on a first angle (A) between the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) and a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330), which are acquired using a plurality of sensors (370), and configured to control at least one of the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) through at least one of the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) based on the relative angle (C).

2. In paragraph 1, The above processor (360) An electronic device configured to control a signal transmitted to either the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) based on the relative angle (C).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above relative angle (C) is An electronic device corresponding to the absolute value of the value obtained by subtracting 180 degrees from the sum of the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above processor (360) An electronic device configured to adjust the phase of a signal transmitted to the first actuator (381) or the second actuator (382) when the relative angle (C) is within a preset first range.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above processor (360) Transmitting a first signal to the first actuator (381) and a second signal to the second actuator (382), An electronic device configured to switch the phase of the first signal or the phase of the second signal based on the relative angle.

6. In paragraph 5, The above processor (360) An electronic device configured to switch one of the phases of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to an opposite phase.

7. In clause 5 or 6, The above processor (360) While the above relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal are adjusted to be opposite to each other, An electronic device that adjusts the phase of the first signal and the phase of the second signal to be the same phase while the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The direction of the above first vibration (V1) is horizontal with respect to the second housing (320). The direction of the second vibration (V2) is horizontal to the third housing (330), The above processor (360) An electronic device configured to control the first vibration (V1) or the second vibration (V2) when the vector component of the first direction of the first vibration (V1) and the vector component of the second vibration (V2) in the first direction are opposite to each other.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above sensor (370) A first sensor (371) placed in the first housing (310); A second sensor (372) placed in the second housing (320); and An electronic device including a third sensor (373) arranged in the third housing (330).

10. In an electronic device (101), A foldable housing (301, 701) including a first housing (320, 710) and a second housing (330, 720); A first actuator (381, 781) arranged in the first housing (320, 710) and configured to generate a first vibration (V1, V9); A second actuator (382, 782) arranged in the second housing (330, 720) and configured to generate a second vibration (V2, V10); and A processor (360) configured to control at least one of the first vibration (V1, V9) or the second vibration (V2, V10) through at least one of the first actuator (381, 781) or the second actuator (382, 782) based on a relative angle (C) between the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 720), configured to provide a first signal to the first actuator (381) and configured to provide a second signal to the second actuator (382), An electronic device wherein the phase of the second signal is substantially opposite to the phase of the first signal while the relative angle (C) is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees, and the phase of the second signal corresponds to the phase of the first signal while the relative angle (C) is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

11. In clause 10, The above relative angle (C) is the angle between the first housing (320, 710) and the second housing (330, 720), and / or The above processor (360) configured to control the first vibration or the second vibration based on the identified relative angle using the first vibration (V1, V9) in the first direction and the second vibration (V2, V10) in the second direction, An electronic device configured to switch either the phase of the first signal or the phase of the second signal.

12. In either paragraph 10 or paragraph 11, The above relative angle (C) is An electronic device determined based on information obtained using a plurality of sensors (370) arranged in the above foldable housing (301, 701).

13. In a method of controlling an electronic device, A first operation (P100) for determining a first angle (A) between a first housing (310) and a second housing (320) rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing (310); A second operation (P200) for determining a second angle (B) between the first housing (310) and the third housing (330) rotatably arranged with respect to the first housing (310); and A method for controlling an electronic device, including a third operation (P500) for controlling one of a first vibration (V1) generated from a first actuator (381) disposed in the second housing (320) and a second vibration (V2) generated from a second actuator (382) disposed in the third housing (330), based on the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

14. In paragraph 13, A control method for an electronic device further comprising an operation of determining a relative angle (C) between the second housing (320) and the third housing (330) based on the first angle (A) and the second angle (B).

15. In paragraph 14, The third operation above is, When the relative angle (C) is smaller than a preset reference value, an operation of controlling one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2); and / or An operation of switching the phase of one of a first signal transmitted to the first actuator (381) and having a first phase and a second signal transmitted to the second actuator (382) and having a second phase; and / or A method for controlling an electronic device, comprising an operation of switching one of the first vibration (V1) and the second vibration (V2) to an opposite phase.

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