Case, electronic device communicating with case, and control method therefor

Abstract

A case is disclosed. A case detachably mounted on an electronic device of the present disclosure may comprise: a first case part including a plurality of inclined surfaces and a sensor arranged on at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces; and a second case part attachable to at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces, and having a magnet arranged thereon.

Description

Case and electronic device communicating with the case and method for controlling the same

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a case and an electronic device communicating with the case and a method of controlling the same.

[0002] The variety of services and additional features offered through electronic devices, such as smartphones, is steadily increasing. To enhance the utility of these devices and satisfy the diverse needs of users, telecommunications service providers and electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices to offer a variety of features and differentiate themselves from competitors. Consequently, the various functions offered through electronic devices are also becoming increasingly sophisticated.

[0003] Additionally, electronic devices provide various GUIs (graphical user interfaces) for user interaction through displays.

[0004] Recently, detachable cases have been used to protect electronic devices and displays. The electronic devices can detect whether the case is attached using sensors.

[0005] 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-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a case detachably mounted on an electronic device may include a first case part having a polyhedral shape including a plurality of inclined surfaces and a sensor disposed on at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the case may include a second case part attachable to at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces and having a magnet disposed thereon.

[0008] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display, a communication module, a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor operatively connected to the memory.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine, via the communication module, that an external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive at least one sensing value from the external device through the communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by at least the processor, may cause the electronic device to determine a cradle state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to provide a function corresponding to the stationary state through the display.

[0013] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of confirming, through a communication module of the electronic device, that an external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0014] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include receiving at least one sensing value from an external device through the communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0015] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of checking a mounting state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0016] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of providing a function corresponding to the stationary state through a display of the electronic device.

[0017] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to determine, through the communication module, that an external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to receive at least one sensing value from the external device through the communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to determine a mounting state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to provide a function corresponding to the stationary state through the display.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 2A is a drawing illustrating a case that can be detachably mounted on an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 2b is a drawing for explaining a mounting state of an electronic device according to a case utilization according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a simple structure of an electronic device and a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 5A is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 5b is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 6A is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets according to the use of a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 6b is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets according to the use of a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 6c is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets according to the use of a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation according to mounting a case of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 11A is a drawing for explaining an operation based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 11b is a drawing for explaining an operation based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 11c is a drawing for explaining an operation based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 12A is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a set screen based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 12b is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a set screen based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 12c is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a set screen based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying different images on a case based on a mounting state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). 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)).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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).

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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 at least one selected 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).

[0061] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0062] 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)).

[0063] 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.

[0064] FIG. 2A is a drawing illustrating a case that can be detachably mounted on an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] FIG. 2b is a drawing for explaining a mounting state of an electronic device according to use of a case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 2A, the case (200) may include a first case part (210) and a second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the case (200) may be mounted on an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) to surround the rear surface of the electronic device.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the first case part (210) may have a polyhedral shape including a plurality of inclined surfaces (212). According to one embodiment, the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) may be arranged in three dimensions. According to one embodiment, the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) may be mounted on the electronic device so as to be arranged on a rear area of ​​the electronic device. According to one embodiment, at least some of the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) may be arranged not to be parallel to the rear surface of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, each of the inclined surfaces may be connected to adjacent inclined surfaces so as to have a set angle. According to one embodiment, the boundary area of ​​the plurality of interconnected inclined surfaces (212) may correspond to the shape of the electronic device. For example, the boundary area of ​​the plurality of interconnected inclined surfaces (212) may have a rectangular (or rounded rectangular) shape.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first case part (210) may include a side surface (211) that surrounds a side surface of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the side surface (211) may be in the form of a groove so that when the first case part (210) is mounted on the electronic device, the side surface surrounds the side surface of the electronic device and the electronic device is fixed to the first case part (210).

[0069] In one embodiment, when the first case part (210) is mounted to an electronic device using a magnet, the side surface (211) may be flat rather than grooved. In another embodiment, when the first case part (210) and the electronic device are mounted to each other using a magnet, the first case part (210) may not include the side surface (211).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first case part (210) may include at least one sensor disposed on at least a portion of a plurality of inclined surfaces (212). According to one embodiment, the at least one sensor may be disposed on at least one inclined surface of the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) or in an area including an edge between two adjacent inclined surfaces. According to one embodiment, the at least one sensor may include at least one Hall sensor.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may be in the form of a flat plate. According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may be attached to at least a portion of the first case part (210). According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may be attached to the first case part (210) using a magnet. According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may include an e-ink display.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the second case part may be attached to at least a portion of the side surface (211) to cover at least a portion of a display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) disposed on the front surface of the electronic device.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) can be attached to at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) of the first case part (210). According to one embodiment, by attaching the second case part (220) to the first case part (210), a portion of the first case part (210) and a portion of the second case part (220) can be supported on the floor, allowing the case (220) to stand on the floor.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may include at least one magnet. According to one embodiment, the at least one magnet may be positioned relative to the position of at least one sensor positioned in the first case part (210). According to one embodiment, the arrangement of the sensor and the arrangement of the magnet will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 to 9 below.

[0075] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2b, the mounting state of the electronic device (and / or the mounting state of the case (200)) may vary depending on the inclined surface to which the second case part (220) is attached.

[0076] Referring to (a) of FIG. 2b, when a second case part (220) is attached to an inclined surface corresponding to a short end of a first case part (210) having a rectangular shape including a long end (edge ​​part) and a short end, the case can be erected by being supported on the floor by the other short end of the first case part (210) and the other short end of the second case part (220) that are not attached to each other.

[0077] According to one embodiment, when the case is supported on the floor by the short end of the first case part (210) and the short end of the second case part (220) and is erected, the electronic device (101) and the case may be in a vertical state. According to one embodiment, when the standing state is in a vertical state, the electronic device (101) may operate in a vertical mode.

[0078] Referring to (b) of FIG. 2B, when a second case part (220) is attached to an inclined surface corresponding to a long end of a first case part (210) having a rectangular shape including a long end and a short end, the case can be erected by being supported on the floor by the other long end of the first case part (210) and the other long end of the second case part (220) that are not attached to each other.

[0079] According to one embodiment, when the case is supported on the floor by the long end of the first case part (210) and the long end of the second case part (220) and is erected, the electronic device (101) and the case may be in a landscape state. According to one embodiment, when the landscape state is in the landscape state, the electronic device (101) may operate in a landscape mode.

[0080] Referring to (b) of FIG. 2B, when a second case part (220) is attached to an inclined surface corresponding to a long end of a first case part (210) having a rectangular shape including a long end and a short end, the surface of the second case part (220) is supported on the floor so that the case can be erected.

[0081] In one embodiment, when the surface of the second case part (220) is supported on the floor and the case is erected, the mounting state of the electronic device (101) may be a low state. In one embodiment, when the mounting state is a low state, the electronic device (101) may operate in a low mode.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the mounting state of the case (210, 220) and / or the electronic device (101) may be identified based on the position of a sensor (e.g., a Hall sensor) that detects a magnetic field (or magnetic data) of the first case part (210) by at least one magnet of the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the mounting state of the case (210, 220) and / or the electronic device (101) may be identified by the case (210, 220) or the electronic device (101), and the electronic device (101) may perform an operation based on the mounting state through communication between the electronic device (101) and the case (210, 220).

[0083] According to one embodiment, a brief structure of the electronic device (101) and the case (210, 220) will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 below.

[0084] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a simple structure of an electronic device and a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a display (160) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), a communication module (190) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1), a memory (130) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a sensor (176) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), and a processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include at least one of a pogo pin or a wireless communication module. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module may operate in at least one of NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the memory (130) may include instructions executed by the processor (120) to control the operation of the electronic device (101).

[0088] In one embodiment, the sensor (176) may include at least one Hall sensor that detects a magnetic field.

[0089] In one embodiment, the sensor (176) may further include a gyro sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor (176) may further include a proximity sensor.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the case may include a first case part (210) and a second case part (220).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the first case part (210) may include a communication module (310) and at least one sensor (311). According to one embodiment, the at least one sensor (311) may include at least one Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the first case part (210) may further include a microcontroller unit (MCU) (312).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the communication module (310) may include at least one of a pogo pin or a wireless communication module. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module may operate in at least one of NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may include a communication module (320) and at least one magnet (321). According to one embodiment, the at least one magnet (321) may include a magnet for attachment to the first case part (210) and a magnet arranged for magnetic field detection by the sensor (311). According to one embodiment, the magnet for attachment to the first case part (210) may also be used for magnetic field detection by the sensor (311). According to one embodiment, the communication module (320) may operate in an NFC manner.

[0094] According to one embodiment, at least one sensor (311) may be positioned on at least some of the plurality of inclined surfaces (e.g., the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) of FIG. 2A) of the first case part (210).

[0095] According to one embodiment, at least one sensor (311) may be disposed on each of the plurality of inclined surfaces of the first case part (210). An embodiment in which at least one sensor (311) is disposed on each of the plurality of inclined surfaces of the first case part (210) will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 4.

[0096] According to one embodiment, at least some of the at least one sensor (311) may be positioned in an area including an edge between two adjacent slopes among a plurality of slopes. According to one embodiment, the sensor positioned in an area including an edge between two slopes may further include a shielding film. According to one embodiment, the sensor positioned in an area including an edge between two slopes and further including a shielding film will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5A to 6C below.

[0097] According to one embodiment, at least one magnet (321) may be placed at a position corresponding to a position of at least one sensor (311) of the second case part (220) or at a position surrounding the at least one sensor (311).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the number and arrangement of at least one sensor (311) and at least one magnet (321) will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7, 8, and 9 below.

[0099] In one embodiment, at least one sensor (311) can detect a magnetic field. For example, at least one sensor (311) can detect a magnetic field caused by the approach of at least one magnet (321) disposed in the second case part (220).

[0100] According to one embodiment, at least some of at least one sensor (311) of the first case part (210) may detect a magnetic field generated by at least some of at least one magnet (321). According to one embodiment, the communication module (310) of the first case part (210) may transmit information related to the detected magnetic field to the communication module (190) of the electronic device (101).

[0101] According to one embodiment, based on the confirmation that the first case part (210) is mounted on the electronic device (101) through the communication module (310), the identification information of the case (e.g., the case (200) of FIG. 2A) can be transmitted to the communication module of the electronic device (101) through the communication module (310).

[0102] In one embodiment, the case identification information may include unique information about the case. For example, the unique information about the case may be a product number to distinguish it from other cases.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the identification information of the case may further include identification information of at least one sensor (311) included in the first case part (210). According to one embodiment, the identification information of at least one sensor (311) may include unique information of the sensor (311), type information of the sensor (311), and / or location information of the sensor (311) on the first case part (210).

[0104] For example, when the pogo pin of the first case part (210) and the pogo pin of the electronic device (101) are connected (or come into contact), identification information of at least one sensor (311) can be transmitted to the electronic device (101) through the connected pogo pin. According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) and the electronic device (101) are connected via the NFC method, identification information of at least one sensor (311) can be transmitted to the electronic device (101) via the NFC method.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the memory (130) of the electronic device (101) may be in a state where identification information of at least one sensor (311) is stored. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may receive identification information about a mounted case through the communication module (190) while storing information (e.g., identification information) about sensors for a plurality of cases in the memory (130). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may check information about a sensor of a case corresponding to the received identification information among the plurality of stored cases.

[0106] According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) is mounted on the electronic device (101), at least one sensing value can be transmitted from the communication module (310) of the first case part (210) to the communication module (190) of the electronic device (101).

[0107] According to one embodiment, at least one sensing value and identification information about the sensor from which the magnetic field was sensed may also be transmitted from the communication module (310) of the first case part (210) to the communication module (190) of the electronic device (101).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the mounting state of the electronic device (101) based on at least one sensing value. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can provide a function corresponding to the mounting state through the display (160).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further use the sensing values ​​of a sensor (176) (e.g., a gyro sensor) to determine the mounting state.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the sensor (176) (e.g., a Hall sensor) of the electronic device (101) can detect a magnetic field by a magnet of the second case part (220) to determine that the second case part (220) is attached to the first case part (210) so as to cover the display (160). According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine that the second case part (220) is separated so as not to cover the display (160) through the sensor (176) (e.g., a Hall sensor). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can receive identification information and / or sensing values ​​of a sensor that detects a magnetic field from the first case part (210) only when the second case part (220) does not cover the display (160). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not check the mounting state or provide a function related to the mounting state even if it receives identification information and / or sensing values ​​of a sensor that detects a magnetic field from the first case part (210) while the second case part (220) covers the display (160).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the first case part (210) may further include an MCU (312). According to one embodiment, the MCU (312) may check the mounting state of the case (210, 220) based on the identification information of the sensor that detected the magnetic field and the value of the magnetic field. For example, the MCU (312) may check the mounting state of the case (210, 220) based on the number of sensors that detected the magnetic field among at least one sensor (311), the position based on the identification information of the sensor that detected the magnetic field, and / or the value of at least one detected magnetic field.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the MCU (312) may transmit information about the mounting state to the electronic device (101) via the communication module (310). According to one embodiment, when information about the mounting state is transmitted to the electronic device (101) by the MCU (312), at least one of the identification information, location information, or detected magnetic field value of at least one sensor (311) may not be transmitted to the electronic device (101).

[0113] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 4, the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) (e.g., the plurality of inclined surfaces (212) of FIG. 2A) may include a first inclined surface (410), a second inclined surface (411), a third inclined surface (412), and a fourth inclined surface (413). According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (410) may be connected to face the second inclined surface (411), and may be connected to the third inclined surface (412) and the fourth inclined surface (413) on both sides, respectively.

[0115] In one embodiment, each slope may be three-dimensionally connected to an adjacent slope so as to have a set angle. In one embodiment, the angle of the second slope (411) may be gentler than the angle of the first slope (410), and the area of ​​the second slope (411) may be larger than that of the first slope (410).

[0116] According to one embodiment, since the third inclined plane (412) and the fourth inclined plane (413) are symmetrical left and right in FIG. 4, the angles formed by the third inclined plane (412) and the fourth inclined plane (413) with respect to the first inclined plane (410) may be the same, and the angles formed by the third inclined plane (412) and the fourth inclined plane (413) with respect to the second inclined plane (411) may be the same.

[0117] According to one embodiment, in FIG. 4, the third inclined surface (412) and the fourth inclined surface (413) are shown as being arranged in a symmetrical shape on both sides, but the third inclined surface (412) or the fourth inclined surface (413) may be arranged in an asymmetrical shape so that it is wide.

[0118] According to one embodiment, a first sensor (420) (e.g., sensor A) may be disposed on a first slope (410), a second sensor (421) (e.g., sensor B) may be disposed on a second slope (411), a third sensor (422) (e.g., sensor C) may be disposed on a third slope (412), and a fourth sensor (423) (e.g., sensor D) may be disposed on a fourth slope (413).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the first sensor (420), the second sensor (421), the third sensor (422), and the fourth sensor (423) may be Hall sensors for detecting a magnetic field (or magnetic data) by a magnet. In FIG. 4, the sensors (420, 421, 422, 423) are shown as visible for convenience of explanation, but the sensors (420, 421, 422, 423) may be mounted on the first case part (210) and may not be visible.

[0120] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first sensor (420), the second sensor (421), the third sensor (422), or the fourth sensor (423) may detect a magnetic field generated by at least one of the magnets (430, 431, 432, 433) disposed in the second case part (220) (e.g., the second case part (220) of FIG. 2A).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the first magnet (430) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position of the first sensor (420), the second magnet (431) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position of the second sensor (421), the third magnet (432) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position of the third sensor (422), and the fourth magnet (433) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position of the fourth sensor (423). In FIG. 4, the magnets (430, 431, 432, 433) are shown as visible for convenience of explanation, but the magnets (430, 431, 432, 433) may be mounted on the second case part (220) and may not be visible.

[0122] In one embodiment, each of the magnets (430, 431, 432, 433) has a different pattern, so that the magnetic fields detected by the first sensor (420), the second sensor (421), the third sensor (422), or the fourth sensor (423) may be different.

[0123] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a processor (120) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or a processor (120) of FIG. 3) or an MCU (e.g., an MCU (312) of FIG. 3) can identify a magnet that generates a magnetic field among the magnets (430, 431, 432, 433) of the second case part (220).

[0124] In one embodiment, the electronic device or MCU may identify the placement state of the electronic device or case based on a sensor detecting a magnetic field, a magnetic field value, and / or a magnet generating a magnetic field.

[0125] FIG. 5A is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 5A, the first case part (210) (e.g., the first case part (210) of FIG. 2A, the first case part (210) of FIG. 3) may include a plurality of Hall sensors (510, 511). According to one embodiment, the plurality of Hall sensors (510, 511) may be arranged in an area including an edge between two adjacent inclined surfaces among a plurality of inclined surfaces of the first case part (210). According to one embodiment, the plurality of Hall sensors (510, 511) may further include a shielding film.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (510) may be positioned in an area including an edge between a first inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (410) of FIG. 4) and a third inclined surface (e.g., the third inclined surface (412) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the second Hall sensor (511) may be positioned in an area including an edge between a second inclined surface (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4) and a fourth inclined surface (e.g., the fourth inclined surface (413) of FIG. 4).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may include a plurality of magnets (520, 521). According to one embodiment, the first magnet (520) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position of the first Hall sensor (510) in the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the second magnet (521) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position of the second Hall sensor (511) in the second case part (220). The position corresponding to the position of the Hall sensor may be a position where a magnetic field can be detected by the Hall sensor when the second case part (220) is attached to an inclined surface such that one end of the first case part (210) and one end of the second case part (220) are in contact.

[0129] According to one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to surface A, the arrangement of the first hall sensor (510) and the first magnet (520) may be as shown in FIG. 5b.

[0130] FIG. 5b is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, FIG. 5b may be a drawing for explaining the b-b' cross-section (530) of FIG. 5a.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 5B, the first Hall sensor (510) may include a sensing unit (540) for magnetic field sensing and a shielding film (541) disposed on the sensing unit (540). As the shielding film (541) is disposed on the sensing unit (540) in this manner, the first Hall sensor (510) may only detect a magnetic field within a certain angular range (542, 543) with respect to the first Hall sensor (510).

[0132] In one embodiment, when the second case part is attached to the A side and spaced apart from the C side at a constant angle, the first pole (550) (e.g., the S pole) of the first magnet (520) may be included in the first range (542), and the second pole (551) (e.g., the N pole) may not be included in the first range (542) and the second range (543). In one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (510) may detect the magnetic field generated by the first pole (550).

[0133] In one embodiment, when the second case part is attached to the A side and spaced apart from the C side at a certain angle, the second Hall sensor cannot detect a magnetic field because the second magnet does not approach the surroundings.

[0134] In one embodiment, when the sensing value is defined as -1 when a magnetic field is detected by the S pole, +1 when a magnetic field is detected by the N pole, and 0 when no magnetic field is detected, the sensing values ​​by the first Hall sensor and the second Hall sensor when the second case part is attached to each surface may be as shown in [Table 1].

[0135] 1st Hall sensor 2nd Hall sensor When attached to side A -10 When attached to side B 0 -1 When attached to side C +10 When attached to side D 0 +1

[0136] Returning to FIG. 5a, according to one embodiment, cross-sections a-a' and b-b' when the second case part is attached to surface A will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6a. According to one embodiment, cross-sections a-a' and c-c' when the second case part is attached to surface B will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6b. According to one embodiment, cross-sections c-c' and d-d' when the second case part is attached to surface C will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6c. FIG. 6a is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets according to the use of a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, (a) of FIG. 6a is cross-section a-a' of FIG. 5a, and (a) of FIG. 6a is cross-section b-b' of FIG. 5a.

[0137] Referring to (a) of FIG. 6A, the second case part (220) (e.g., the case part (220) of FIG. 2A) may be attached to the A side (e.g., the first inclined surface (410) of FIG. 4) of the first case part (210) (e.g., the case part (210) of FIG. 2A). In one embodiment, the second case part (220) may be spaced apart from the B side of the first case part (210) to have a set angle (610). In one embodiment, the set angle (610) may be manufactured to be a different angle depending on the design of the sizes of the plurality of inclined surfaces and / or the connection angles.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the case (210, 220) can be erected by being supported on the floor by the end of the first case part (210) and the end of the second case part (220).

[0139] Referring to (b) of FIG. 6a, the first Hall sensor (510) may include a sensing unit (540) for magnetic field sensing and a shielding film (541) disposed on the sensing unit (540). As the shielding film (541) is disposed on the sensing unit (540) in this manner, the first Hall sensor (510) can detect only a magnetic field within a certain angular range (542, 543) with respect to the first Hall sensor (510).

[0140] In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the A side of the first case part (210) and spaced apart from the C side at a constant angle, the first pole (550) (e.g., the S pole) of the first magnet may be included in the first range (542), and the second pole (551) (e.g., the N pole) may not be included in the first range (542) and the second range (543). In one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (510) may detect the magnetic field generated by the first pole (550).

[0141] In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the A side and spaced apart from the C side at a certain angle, the second Hall sensor cannot detect a magnetic field because the second magnet does not approach the surroundings.

[0142] According to one embodiment, referring to [Table 1], when the second case part (220) is attached to the A side of the first case part (210), the sensing value of the first hall sensor may be -1, and the sensing value of the second hall sensor may be 0.

[0143] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can check the mounting state of the electronic device based on the magnetic field value per Hall sensor received from the first case part (210).

[0144] According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) includes an MCU (e.g., MCU (312) of FIG. 3), the first case part (210) can check the mounting state of the cases (210, 220) based on the magnetic field value of each Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the second case part (210) can transmit information about the mounting state to an electronic device.

[0145] FIG. 6B is a drawing illustrating the arrangement of sensors and magnets according to the use of a case according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, (a) of FIG. 6B is a cross-section taken along line a-a' of FIG. 5A, and (a) of FIG. 6B is a cross-section taken along line c-c' of FIG. 5A.

[0146] Referring to (a) of FIG. 6b, the second case part (220) (e.g., the case part (220) of FIG. 2a) may be attached to the B side (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4) of the first case part (210) (e.g., the case part (210) of FIG. 2a). In one embodiment, the second case part (220) may be spaced apart from the A side of the first case part (210) so as to have a set angle (620). In one embodiment, the set angle (620) may be manufactured to be a different angle depending on the design of the sizes and / or connection angles of the plurality of inclined surfaces. In one embodiment, the set angle (620) of FIG. 6b may be the same as the set angle (610) of FIG. 6a (a).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the case (210, 220) can be erected by having the surface of the second case part (220) supported on the floor.

[0148] Referring to (b) of FIG. 6B, the second Hall sensor (511) may include a sensing unit (5630) for magnetic field sensing and a shielding film (631) disposed on the sensing unit (630). As the shielding film (631) is disposed on the sensing unit (630) in this manner, the second Hall sensor (511) can detect only a magnetic field within a certain angular range (632, 633) with respect to the second Hall sensor (511).

[0149] In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the B side of the first case part (210) and spaced apart from the D side at a constant angle, the first pole (640) (e.g., the S pole) of the second magnet (521) may be included in the first range (632), and the second pole (641) (e.g., the N pole) may not be included in the first range (632) and the second range (633). In one embodiment, the second Hall sensor (511) may detect a magnetic field generated by the first pole (640).

[0150] In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the B side and spaced apart from the D side at a certain angle, it may also be spaced apart from the C side at a certain angle. As a result, the first Hall sensor cannot detect a magnetic field because the first magnet does not approach the surrounding area.

[0151] According to one embodiment, referring to [Table 1], when the second case part (220) is attached to the B side of the first case part (210), the sensing value of the first hall sensor may be 0, and the sensing value of the second hall sensor may be -1.

[0152] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can check the mounting state of the electronic device based on the magnetic field value per Hall sensor received from the first case part (210).

[0153] According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) includes an MCU (e.g., MCU (312) of FIG. 3), the first case part (210) can check the mounting state of the cases (210, 220) based on the magnetic field value of each Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the second case part (210) can transmit information about the mounting state to an electronic device.

[0154] FIG. 6c is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets according to the use of a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, (a) of FIG. 6b is a cross-section taken along line c-c' of FIG. 5a, and (a) of FIG. 6b is a cross-section taken along line d-d' of FIG. 5a.

[0155] Referring to (a) of FIG. 6c, the second case part (220) (e.g., the case part (220) of FIG. 2a) may be attached to the C-side (e.g., the third inclined surface (412) of FIG. 4) of the first case part (210) (e.g., the case part (210) of FIG. 2a). In one embodiment, the second case part (220) may be spaced apart from the A-side and the B-side of the first case part (210) to have a set angle (630). In one embodiment, the set angle (630) may be manufactured to be a different angle depending on the design of the sizes of the plurality of inclined surfaces and / or the connection angles.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the case (210, 220) can be erected by being supported on the floor by the end of the first case part (210) and the end of the second case part (220).

[0157] Referring to (b) of FIG. 6c, the first Hall sensor (510) may include a sensing unit (540) for magnetic field sensing and a shielding film (541) disposed on the sensing unit (540). As the shielding film (541) is disposed on the sensing unit (540) in this manner, the first Hall sensor (510) can detect only a magnetic field within a certain angular range (542, 543) with respect to the first Hall sensor (510).

[0158] In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the C-side of the first case part (210) and spaced apart from the A-side at a constant angle, the second pole (551) (e.g., the N-pole) of the first magnet may be included in the second range (543), and the first pole (550) (e.g., the S-pole) may not be included in the first range (542) and the second range (543). In one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (510) may detect a magnetic field generated by the second pole (551).

[0159] In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the C side and spaced apart from the A side at a certain angle, the second Hall sensor cannot detect a magnetic field because the second magnet does not approach the surroundings.

[0160] According to one embodiment, referring to [Table 1], when the second case part (220) is attached to the C surface of the first case part (210), the sensing value of the first hall sensor may be +1, and the sensing value of the second hall sensor may be 0.

[0161] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can check the mounting state of the electronic device based on the magnetic field value per Hall sensor received from the first case part (210).

[0162] According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) includes an MCU (e.g., MCU (312) of FIG. 3), the first case part (210) can check the mounting state of the cases (210, 220) based on the magnetic field value of each Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the second case part (210) can transmit information about the mounting state to an electronic device.

[0163] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 7, a first case part (210) (e.g., the first case part (210) of FIG. 2A) may include a plurality of Hall sensors (710, 711, 712). According to one embodiment, a second case part (220) (e.g., the second case part (220) of FIG. 2A) may include a plurality of magnets (720, 721, 722, 723, 724).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (710) may be disposed on the A side of the first case part (e.g., the first inclined surface (410) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the second Hall sensor (711) may be disposed in an area including an edge between the B side (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4) and the D side (e.g., the fourth inclined surface (413) of FIG. 4) of the first case part (210). According to one embodiment, the third Hall sensor (712) may be disposed in an area including an edge between the B side (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4) and the C side (e.g., the third inclined surface (412) of FIG. 4) of the first case part (210).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the plurality of magnets (720, 721, 722, 723, 724) may be arranged at positions corresponding to or surrounding the positions of the plurality of Hall sensors (710, 711, 712). For example, the first magnet (720) may be arranged at a position corresponding to the first Hall sensor (710) on the second case part (220).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the second magnet (721) and the third magnet (722) may be arranged at positions corresponding to the periphery of the second Hall sensor (711) on the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the second magnet (721) may be arranged at a position corresponding to the D side among the positions corresponding to the periphery of the second Hall sensor (711) on the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the third magnet (722) may be arranged at a position corresponding to the B side among the positions corresponding to the periphery of the second Hall sensor (711) on the second case part (220).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the fourth magnet (723) and the fifth magnet (723) may be arranged at positions corresponding to the periphery of the third Hall sensor (712) on the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the fourth magnet (723) may be arranged at a position corresponding to the B side among the positions corresponding to the periphery of the third Hall sensor (712) on the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the fifth magnet (723) may be arranged at a position corresponding to the C side among the positions corresponding to the periphery of the third Hall sensor (712) on the second case part (220).

[0169] According to one embodiment, when the sensing value is defined as 1 when a magnetic field is detected by a magnet and 0 when a magnetic field is not detected, the sensing values ​​by the first Hall sensor (710), the second Hall sensor (711), and the third Hall sensor (712) when the second case part is attached to each surface may be as shown in [Table 2].

[0170] 1st Hall sensor 2nd Hall sensor 3rd Hall sensor When attached to side A 100 When attached to side B 011 When attached to side C 001 When attached to side D 010

[0171] Referring to [Table 2], according to one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the A side, only the first Hall sensor (710) can detect the magnetic field. According to one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the B side, the magnetic field is not detected by the first Hall sensor (710), and the magnetic field can be detected through the second Hall sensor (711) and the third Hall sensor (712). According to one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the C side, only the third Hall sensor (712) can detect the magnetic field. According to one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the D side, only the second Hall sensor (711) can detect the magnetic field. According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can check the mounting state of the electronic device based on the magnetic field value per Hall sensor received from the first case part (210).

[0172] According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) includes an MCU (e.g., MCU (312) of FIG. 3), the first case part (210) can check the mounting state of the cases (210, 220) based on the magnetic field value of each Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the second case part (210) can transmit information about the mounting state to an electronic device.

[0173] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the position of a magnet detected by a Hall sensor is distinguished by varying the strength of the magnetic field detected by the number of magnets.

[0174] Referring to FIG. 8, the first case part (210) (e.g., the first case part (210) of FIG. 2a) may include a plurality of Hall sensors (810, 811). According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) (e.g., the second case part (220) of FIG. 2a) may include a plurality of magnets (820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (810) and the second Hall sensor (811) may be disposed in an area including an edge between the A side (e.g., the first inclined surface (410) of FIG. 4) and the B side (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4) of the first case part. According to one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (810) may be disposed in an area close to the D side (e.g., the fourth inclined surface (413) of FIG. 4) among the areas including the edge. According to one embodiment, the second Hall sensor (811) may be disposed in an area close to the C side (e.g., the third inclined surface (412) of FIG. 4) among the areas including the edge.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the plurality of magnets (820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825) may be arranged at positions corresponding to or surrounding the positions of the plurality of Hall sensors (810, 811). According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of magnets (820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825) may be a single magnet or a magnet group including two or more magnets.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the first magnet (820) may be one magnet positioned at a position corresponding to side A among the peripheral positions of the first Hall sensor (810) on the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the second magnet (821) may be one magnet positioned at a position corresponding to side A among the peripheral positions of the second Hall sensor (811) on the second case part (220).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the third magnet (822) may be two or more (e.g., four) magnets arranged at positions corresponding to the D side among the peripheral positions of the first Hall sensor (810). According to one embodiment, the fourth magnet (823) may be two or more (e.g., four) magnets arranged at positions corresponding to the C side among the peripheral positions of the second Hall sensor (811).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the fifth magnet (824) may be two or more (e.g., two) magnets arranged at a position corresponding to the B side among the peripheral positions of the first Hall sensor (810). According to one embodiment, the sixth magnet (825) may be two or more (e.g., two) magnets arranged at a position corresponding to the B side among the peripheral positions of the second Hall sensor (811).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the number of magnets generating a magnetic field may be different, and thus the magnitude of the magnetic field may also be different. According to one embodiment, the sensing values ​​by the first Hall sensor (810) and the second Hall sensor (811) when the second case part (220) is attached to each surface may be as shown in [Table 3]. According to one embodiment, [Table 3] may be the flux (G) values ​​of the magnetic field measured by each of the two Hall sensors. According to one embodiment, the magnetic field values ​​in [Table 3] are examples and are not limited thereto.

[0181] 1st Hall sensor 2nd Hall sensor When attached to surface A 800G 800GB When attached to surface 900G 900GC When attached to surface 700G 800G When attached to surface D 800G 700G

[0182] Referring to [Table 3], when the second case part (220) is attached to the A side of the first case part (210), the magnetic field value (e.g., 800 G) detected through the first Hall sensor (810) and the second Hall sensor (811) may be the same. According to one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the B side of the first case part (210), the magnetic field value (e.g., 900 G) detected through the first Hall sensor (810) and the second Hall sensor (811) may be the same and may be greater than the magnetic field value detected when the second case part (220) is attached to the A side of the first case part (210) through the first Hall sensor (810) and the second Hall sensor (811). In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the C surface or the D surface of the first case part (210), the magnetic field values ​​detected by the first Hall sensor (810) and the second Hall sensor (811) may be different from each other. In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the C surface of the first case part (210), the magnetic field value detected by the first Hall sensor (810) (e.g., 700 G) may be less than the magnetic field value detected by the second Hall sensor (811) (e.g., 800 G). In one embodiment, when the second case part (220) is attached to the D surface of the first case part (210), the magnetic field value (e.g., 800 G) detected through the first Hall sensor (810) may be greater than the magnetic field value (e.g., 700 G) detected through the second Hall sensor (811).

[0183] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can check the mounting state of the electronic device based on the magnetic field value per Hall sensor received from the first case part (210).

[0184] According to one embodiment, when the first case part (210) includes an MCU (e.g., MCU (312) of FIG. 3), the first case part (210) can check the mounting state of the cases (210, 220) based on the magnetic field value of each Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the second case part (210) can transmit information about the mounting state to an electronic device.

[0185] In Fig. 8, the surface of the first case part to which the second case part is attached is confirmed based on the difference in the strength of the magnetic field depending on the number of magnets, but as shown in Fig. 9, the difference in the strength of the magnetic field can also be utilized by changing the size of the magnets.

[0186] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of sensors and magnets in a case according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment in which the position of a magnet detected by a Hall sensor is distinguished by varying the strength of the magnetic field detected through the size of the magnet.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 9, a first case part (210) (e.g., the first case part (210) of FIG. 2A) may include a plurality of Hall sensors (910, 911). According to one embodiment, a second case part (220) (e.g., the second case part (220) of FIG. 2A) may include a plurality of magnets (920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (910) and the second Hall sensor (811) may be disposed in an area including an edge between the A side (e.g., the first inclined surface (410) of FIG. 4) and the B side (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4) of the first case part. According to one embodiment, the first Hall sensor (910) may be disposed in an area close to the D side (e.g., the fourth inclined surface (413) of FIG. 4) among the areas including the edge. According to one embodiment, the second Hall sensor (911) may be disposed in an area close to the C side (e.g., the third inclined surface (412) of FIG. 4) among the areas including the edge.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the plurality of magnets (920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925) may be arranged at positions corresponding to or surrounding the positions of the plurality of Hall sensors (910, 911). According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of magnets (920, 921, 922, 923, 924, 925) is a single magnet and may have different sizes.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the first magnet (920) may be a magnet of the first size arranged at a position corresponding to side A among the peripheral positions of the first Hall sensor (910) on the second case part (220). According to one embodiment, the second magnet (921) may be a magnet of the first size arranged at a position corresponding to side A among the peripheral positions of the second Hall sensor (911) on the second case part (220).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the third magnet (922) may be a magnet of a second size larger than the first size, which is positioned at a position corresponding to the D side among the peripheral positions of the first Hall sensor (910). According to one embodiment, the fourth magnet (923) may be a magnet of a second size, which is positioned at a position corresponding to the C side among the peripheral positions of the second Hall sensor (911).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the fifth magnet (924) may be a magnet of a third size larger than the second size, which is positioned at a position corresponding to the B side among the peripheral positions of the first Hall sensor (910). According to one embodiment, the sixth magnet (925) may be a magnet of a third size, which is positioned at a position corresponding to the B side among the peripheral positions of the second Hall sensor (911).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the sizes of the magnets generating the magnetic field may be different from each other, and thus the magnitude of the magnetic field may also be different. According to one embodiment, the sensing values ​​by the first Hall sensor (910) and the second Hall sensor (911) when the second case part (220) is attached to each surface may be as shown in [Table 3] in FIG. 8.

[0194] FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation according to mounting a case of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0195] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1010, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can confirm that an external device (e.g., the electronic device (104) of FIG. 1, the first case part (210) of FIG. 2A, or the second case part (210) of FIG. 3) is mounted on the electronic device.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine that an external device is mounted on the electronic device through a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1 or the communication module (190) of FIG. 3). According to one embodiment, the communication module can include at least one of a pogo pin or a wireless communication module (e.g., NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).

[0197] In one embodiment, when the pogo pin of the electronic device is confirmed to be connected (or in contact) with the pogo pin of the first case part, the electronic device can confirm that the external device is connected. In one embodiment, the electronic device can confirm that the first case part is mounted on the electronic device through the NFC method.

[0198] In one embodiment, in operation 1020, the electronic device may receive at least one sensing value from an external device (e.g., a first case part) while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may activate the communication module based on detecting that a second case part (e.g., the second case part (220) of 2a or the second case part (220) of FIG. 3) attached to the first case part to cover the display is separated from the first case part so as not to cover the display. For example, when the second case part covers the display, the electronic device may not receive a sensing value from the first case part. According to one embodiment, when the second case part covers the display, even if a sensing value is received from the first case part, the electronic device may not perform an operation of checking a docking state based on the sensing value or may not provide a function corresponding to the docking state.

[0200] According to one embodiment, when information about the case (e.g., case identification information, Hall sensor identification information, and / or Hall sensor position information) is stored in the memory (e.g., memory (130)) of the electronic device, the electronic device can receive at least one sensing value from an external device through a communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0201] In one embodiment, when the electronic device does not store information about the case and / or information related to the Hall sensor in advance, the electronic device can receive identification information and location information of a plurality of sensors included in the first case part through the communication module when the first case part is mounted.

[0202] According to one embodiment, after obtaining identification information and location information of a Hall sensor included in a first case part, the electronic device can receive a magnetic field value sensed from the first case part and identification information of the Hall sensor that sensed the magnetic field.

[0203] According to one embodiment, in operation 1030, the electronic device can determine the mounting state of the electronic device based on at least one sensing value.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine the mounting state of the electronic device based on the identification information and location information of at least one sensor from which at least one sensing value is measured among the identification information and location information of a plurality of sensors.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further consider a value sensed through a sensor of the electronic device (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) (e.g., a gyro sensor) to determine the mounting state of the electronic device.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the operation of checking the mounting status of the electronic device based on the identification information and location information of the sensor that detected the magnetic field has been described through FIGS. 4 and 6a, 6b, 6c, and 7, and thus, a duplicate description is omitted.

[0207] According to one embodiment, in operation 1040, the electronic device may provide a function corresponding to the stationary state through a display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the display (160) of FIG. 3).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can control the display to rotate the screen based on the cradle state.

[0209] In one embodiment, the electronic device may control the display to display an icon of at least one application corresponding to the docked state as a function corresponding to the docked state. In one embodiment, the icon of at least one application may be displayed as a pop-up screen. In one embodiment, the icon of at least one application may include an icon of an application frequently used or recently used when in a particular docked state.

[0210] According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying an icon of at least one application corresponding to a stationary state will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 11a to 11c below.

[0211] In one embodiment, if an application corresponding to the cradle state is designated by a manufacturing setting or user input, the electronic device may control the display to display an execution screen of the designated application based on the determination of the cradle state of the electronic device. In one embodiment, if there is only one application corresponding to the cradle state, the electronic device may control the display to display an execution screen of the designated application based on the determination of the cradle state of the electronic device.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of an application corresponding to the stationary state will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 12a to 12c below.

[0213] In one embodiment, the second case part may include an e-ink display. In one embodiment, the second case part may display different content (e.g., an image or video) based on the case's mounting state. The operation of displaying different content on the second case part based on the mounting state according to one embodiment will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 13.

[0214] FIG. 11A is a drawing for explaining an operation based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 11A, when a second case part (220) (e.g., the second case part (220) of FIG. 2A) is attached to a first inclined surface (410) (e.g., the first inclined surface (410) of FIG. 4) of a first case part (e.g., the first case part (210) of FIG. 2A), an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) can determine that the mounting state of the electronic device is a horizontal state based on at least one of a magnetic field value received from the first case part, identification information of a Hall sensor that detected a magnetic field, or mounting state information of the case.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen (1110) in landscape mode when it determines that the electronic device is in a landscape orientation. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen (1111) containing an icon of at least one application corresponding to the landscape mode. According to one embodiment, the screen (1111) containing an icon of at least one application may be a pop-up screen.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the icon of at least one application corresponding to the landscape mode may include icons of applications that are frequently used in the landscape mode or applications that have been recently used in the landscape mode. According to one embodiment, the icon of at least one application corresponding to the landscape mode may be set by user input.

[0218] FIG. 11b is a drawing for explaining an operation based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0219] Referring to FIG. 11b, when the second case part (220) is attached to the third inclined surface (412) of the first case part (e.g., the third inclined surface (412) of FIG. 4) or the fourth inclined surface (413) (e.g., the fourth inclined surface (413) of FIG. 4), the electronic device can determine that the mounting state of the electronic device is vertical based on at least one of the magnetic field value received from the first case part, the identification information of the Hall sensor that detected the magnetic field, or the mounting state information of the case.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen (1120) in portrait mode when it determines that the electronic device is in a portrait mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen (1121) containing an icon of at least one application corresponding to the portrait mode. According to one embodiment, the screen (1121) containing an icon of at least one application may be a pop-up screen.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the icon of at least one application corresponding to the portrait mode may include icons of applications frequently used in the portrait mode or recently used in the portrait mode. According to one embodiment, the icon of at least one application corresponding to the portrait mode may be set by user input.

[0222] FIG. 11c is a drawing for explaining an operation based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0223] Referring to FIG. 11c, when the second case part (220) is attached to the second inclined surface (411) of the first case part (e.g., the second inclined surface (411) of FIG. 4), the electronic device can determine that the mounting state of the electronic device is low based on at least one of the magnetic field value received from the first case part, the identification information of the Hall sensor that detected the magnetic field, or the mounting state information of the case.

[0224] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen (1130) in low mode when it determines that the docking state of the electronic device is low. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen (1131) including an icon of at least one application corresponding to the low mode. According to one embodiment, the screen (1131) including an icon of at least one application may be a pop-up screen.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the icon of at least one application corresponding to the low mode may include icons of applications frequently used in the low mode or recently used in the portrait mode. According to one embodiment, the icon of at least one application corresponding to the low mode may be set by user input.

[0226] FIG. 12A is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a set screen based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0227] FIG. 12b is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a set screen based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0228] FIG. 12c is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a set screen based on a mounting state according to case utilization of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0229] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3, or the processor (120) of FIG. 3) may, when an application or function corresponding to a docking state is designated by a user input, display an execution screen of an application or function corresponding to the confirmed docking state based on the confirmation of the docking state of the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may confirm the docking state of the electronic device based on a magnetic field value received from a first case part, which is a mounted external device.

[0230] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen of a specified application or function when the electronic device is in a docked state without displaying an icon of at least one application corresponding to the docked state.

[0231] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 12A, when the electronic device is determined to be in a portrait state, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1210) of an image display function designated to correspond to the portrait state, an execution screen (1211) of an image search function, or an execution screen (1212) of an SNS application.

[0232] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 12b, when the electronic device is determined to be in a landscape state, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1220) of a video search function designated to correspond to the landscape state, an execution screen (1221) of a daily board function (e.g., clock, schedule), or an execution screen (1222) of a video search function.

[0233] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 12c, when the electronic device is determined to be in a low state, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1230) of a note application designated to correspond to the low state (or an execution screen of a note function, an execution screen of a keyboard function).

[0234] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying different images on a case based on a mounting state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0235] Referring to FIG. 13, the second case part (220) (e.g., the second case part of FIG. 2a or the second case part (220) of FIG. 3) may include an e-ink display.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the second case part (220) may display content (1310, 1320) according to the mounting state through wireless communication with the first case part (e.g., the first case part (210) of FIG. 2A or the first case part (210) of FIG. 3). According to one embodiment, the content (1310, 1320) displayed on the second case part (220) may vary depending on the surface on which the second case part (220) is attached to the first case part. According to one embodiment, the content (1310, 1320) may include at least one of a design pattern, an image, and text.

[0237] According to one embodiment, a case detachably mounted on an electronic device may include a first case part having a polyhedral shape, the first case part including a plurality of inclined surfaces, and a sensor disposed on at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

[0238] According to one embodiment, the case may include a second case part attachable to at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces and having a magnet disposed thereon.

[0239] According to one embodiment, the first case part may further include at least one of a pogo pin or a wireless communication module.

[0240] According to one embodiment, the case can detect a magnetic field generated by the magnet through the sensor.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the first case part can transmit information related to the sensed magnetic field to the electronic device via at least one of the pogo pin or the wireless communication module.

[0242] In one embodiment, the first case part can transmit identification information of the case to the electronic device via at least one of the pogo pin or the wireless communication module based on confirmation that the case part is mounted to the electronic device via at least one of the pogo pin or the wireless communication module.

[0243] According to one embodiment, the case may further include a micro controller unit (MCU).

[0244] In one embodiment, the sensor may include a Hall sensor.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the MCU can determine the mounting status of the case based on the value of the magnetic field detected by the Hall sensor.

[0246] According to one embodiment, the MCU may transmit information about the mounting state to the electronic device via at least one of the pogo pin or the wireless communication module.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the sensor may be disposed on each of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

[0248] In one embodiment, the sensor may be positioned in an area including an edge between two of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

[0249] According to one embodiment, the case may further include a shielding film disposed on the sensor.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the magnet may be positioned at least at a location corresponding to the location of the sensor or at a location surrounding the sensor.

[0251] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display, a communication module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the memory.

[0252] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to verify, via the communication module, that the first case part is mounted on the electronic device.

[0253] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to receive at least one sensing value from the first case part via the communication module while the first case part is mounted on the electronic device.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to determine a stationary state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0255] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to provide a function corresponding to the stationary state through the display.

[0256] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to determine a stationary state of the electronic device based on identification information of at least one sensor from which the at least one sensing value was measured.

[0257] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display, a communication module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the memory.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to determine, via the communication module, that an external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0259] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to receive at least one sensing value from the external device through the communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0260] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to determine a stationary state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to provide a function corresponding to the stationary state through the display.

[0262] According to one embodiment, the memory may include instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to receive, from the external device through the communication module, identification information of a plurality of sensors included in the external device based on the electronic device being equipped with the external device.

[0263] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to check a mounting state of the electronic device based on identification information of at least one sensor from which at least one sensing value is measured among identification information of the plurality of sensors.

[0264] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to control the display to rotate the screen based on the cradle state.

[0265] According to one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to control the display to display an icon of at least one application corresponding to the stationary state as a function corresponding to the stationary state.

[0266] According to one embodiment, the external device may include a first case part mounted on the rear of the electronic device and having a plurality of sensors arranged thereon, and a second case part attachable to the first case part and having at least one magnet arranged thereon.

[0267] In one embodiment, the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to activate the communication module based on detecting that a second case part attached to the first case part to cover the display is separated from the first case part so as not to cover the display.

[0268] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of confirming, through a communication module of the electronic device, that an external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0269] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of receiving at least one sensing value from an external device through the communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0270] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of checking a mounting state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0271] According to one embodiment, a method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of providing a function corresponding to the stationary state through a display of the electronic device.

[0272] According to one embodiment, the receiving operation may receive identification information of a plurality of sensors included in the external device from the external device through the communication module based on the external device being mounted.

[0273] According to one embodiment, the operation of confirming may confirm the mounting state of the electronic device based on the identification information of at least one sensor from which at least one sensing value is measured among the identification information of the plurality of sensors.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the provided operation may rotate the screen based on the positioning state.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the provided operation may display an icon of at least one application corresponding to the stationary state as a function corresponding to the stationary state.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the external device may include a first case part mounted on the rear of the electronic device and having a plurality of sensors arranged thereon, and a second case part attachable to the first case part and having at least one magnet arranged thereon.

[0277] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may further include an operation of activating the communication module based on detecting that a second case part attached to the first case part to cover the display is separated from the first case part so as not to cover the display.

[0278] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to determine, through the communication module, that an external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0279] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to receive at least one sensing value from the external device through the communication module while the external device is mounted on the electronic device.

[0280] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to determine a mounting state of the electronic device based on the at least one sensing value.

[0281] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may store instructions that cause the electronic device to provide a function corresponding to the stationary state through the display.

[0282] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to receive identification information of a plurality of sensors included in the external device from the external device through the communication module, based on the electronic device being equipped with the external device.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may store instructions for causing the electronic device to check the mounting state of the electronic device based on the identification information of at least one sensor from which the at least one sensing value is measured among the identification information of the plurality of sensors.

[0284] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may store instructions that cause the electronic device to control the display to rotate the screen based on the cradle state.

[0285] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may store instructions that cause the electronic device to control the display to display an icon of at least one application corresponding to the stationary state as a function corresponding to the stationary state.

[0286] According to one embodiment, the external device may include a first case part mounted on the rear of the electronic device and having a plurality of sensors arranged thereon, and a second case part attachable to the first case part and having at least one magnet arranged thereon.

[0287] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may store instructions that cause the electronic device to activate the communication module based on detecting that the second case part attached to the first case part to cover the display is separated from the first case part so as not to cover the display.

[0288] Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0289] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first 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.

[0290] The term "module" used in the embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0291] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0292] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment 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) via 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.

[0293] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In a case (200) detachably mounted on an electronic device (101), A first case part (210) having a polyhedral shape including a plurality of inclined surfaces and a sensor arranged on at least one of the plurality of inclined surfaces; and A case comprising a second case part (220) attachable to at least one of the above-described plurality of inclined surfaces and having a magnet arranged thereon.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first case part (210) further includes at least one of a pogo pin or a wireless communication module, The above first case part (210): Through the above sensor, the magnetic field generated by the magnet is detected, and A case configured to transmit information related to the detected magnetic field to the electronic device (101) through at least one of the pogo pins or the wireless communication module.

3. In paragraph 2, A case configured to transmit identification information of the case (200) to the electronic device (101) through at least one of the pogo pins or the wireless communication module, based on confirmation that the case (200) is mounted on the electronic device (101) through at least one of the pogo pins or the wireless communication module.

4. In paragraph 2, Including MCU, micro controller unit, (312), The above sensor includes a Hall sensor, The above MCU (312) is: Based on the value of the magnetic field detected by the above Hall sensor, the mounting status of the case (200) is checked, and A case configured to transmit information about the mounting state to the electronic device (101) through at least one of the pogo pins or the wireless communication module.

5. In paragraph 1, A case in which the above sensors are placed on each of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

6. In paragraph 1, A case wherein the sensor is placed in an area including an edge between two of the plurality of inclined surfaces.

7. In paragraph 6, A case further comprising a shielding film (541) disposed on the above sensor.

8. In paragraph 1, A case in which the magnet is placed at least at a position corresponding to the position of the sensor or at a position surrounding the sensor.

9. In the electronic device (101), display (160); Communication module (190); Memory (130) for storing instructions; and comprising at least one processor (120) operatively connected to the above memory (130); The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device to: Through the above communication module (190), it is confirmed that an external device is mounted on the electronic device (101), In a state where the external device is mounted on the electronic device (101), at least one sensing value is received from the external device through the communication module (190), Based on at least one sensing value, the mounting state of the electronic device (101) is checked, and An electronic device that provides a function corresponding to the above-mentioned mounting state through the above-mentioned display (160).

10. In paragraph 9, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on being equipped with the external device, identification information of a plurality of sensors included in the external device is received from the external device through the communication module (190), An electronic device that confirms the mounting status of the electronic device (101) based on the identification information of at least one sensor from which at least one sensing value is measured among the identification information of the plurality of sensors.

11. In paragraph 9, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that controls the display (160) to rotate the screen based on the above-described mounting state.

12. In paragraph 9, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: An electronic device that controls the display (160) to display an icon of at least one application corresponding to the above-mentioned standby state as a function corresponding to the above-mentioned standby state.

13. In paragraph 9, The above external device is, It is mounted on the rear of the electronic device and includes a first case part (210) having a plurality of sensors arranged thereon and a second case part (220) attachable to the first case part and having at least one magnet arranged thereon. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: An electronic device that activates the communication module (190) based on detecting that the second case part (220) attached to the first case part (210) to cover the display (160) is separated from the first case part (210) so as not to cover the display (160).

14. In a method for controlling an electronic device (101), An operation (1010) of confirming that an external device is mounted on the electronic device (101) through the communication module (190) of the electronic device (101); An operation (1020) of receiving at least one sensing value from the external device through the communication module (190) while the external device is mounted on the electronic device (101); An operation (1030) of checking the mounting status of the electronic device (101) based on at least one sensing value; and A control method of an electronic device including an operation (1040) of providing a function corresponding to the above-mentioned mounting state through a display (160) of the above-mentioned electronic device (101).

15. In paragraph 14, A method for controlling an electronic device, further comprising at least one operation performed by the electronic device (101) of any one of claims 10 to 13.

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