Electronic device comprising antenna

Abstract

An electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises: a housing; a display disposed inside the housing; a battery disposed inside the housing; and an antenna disposed between the display and the battery, wherein the antenna includes: an antenna pattern layer; a first sheet disposed to cover a portion of a first surface of the antenna pattern layer; and a second sheet disposed to cover a portion of a second surface, opposite the first surface, of the antenna pattern layer, the second sheet at least partially overlapping the first sheet, and a partial area of the antenna pattern layer may be exposed outside the first sheet and the second sheet without being covered by the first sheet and the second sheet.

Description

Electronic device including an antenna

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including an antenna.

[0002] An electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device) may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna and a printed circuit board (PCB) on which the NFC antenna is disposed. For example, the NFC antenna may be disposed on the PCB. The electronic device may utilize the NFC antenna to perform short-range wireless communication.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. None of the above is claimed to be prior art related to the present disclosure, nor can it be used to determine prior art.

[0004] When placing the NFC antenna on a printed circuit board, the space available for placing components on the printed circuit board may be limited.

[0005] The NFC antenna may be placed on the periphery of the printed circuit board. The periphery of the printed circuit board where the NFC antenna is placed can make it difficult to route signal wiring. Furthermore, the thickness of the NFC antenna placed on the periphery of the printed circuit board can make it difficult to improve the overall thickness of the electronic device.

[0006] When the NFC antenna is placed on the periphery of a printed circuit board, the NFC antenna may be biased in a specific direction relative to the center of the electronic device. In this case, the NFC antenna's recognition range may vary depending on the direction.

[0007] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing, a display, a battery, and an antenna. The display may be disposed inside the housing. The battery may be disposed inside the housing. The antenna may be disposed between the display and the battery. The antenna may include an antenna pattern layer, a first sheet, and a second sheet. The first sheet may be disposed to cover a portion of a first side of the antenna pattern layer. The second sheet may be disposed to cover a portion of a second side of the antenna pattern layer, which is opposite to the first side, and may overlap at least partially with the first sheet.

[0009] In one embodiment, some areas of the antenna pattern layer may be exposed to the outside of the first sheet and the second sheet without being covered by the first sheet and the second sheet.

[0010] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a housing and an antenna.

[0011] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure space for arranging components on a printed circuit board by arranging an antenna separately from a printed circuit board.

[0012] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure substantially the same antenna performance in all directions by arranging the antenna so as not to be biased in a specific direction.

[0013] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are diagrams showing an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are diagrams showing an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C are drawings showing an antenna according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a wireless signal of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a signal passing area according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Fig. 13 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to a comparative example.

[0027] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). 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)).

[0029] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0030] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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.

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

[0032] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0033] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0034] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0035] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. 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.

[0036] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

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

[0038] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0039] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0040] 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.

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

[0042] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0043] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0044] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, 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).

[0045] 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.

[0046] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, 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). 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.

[0047] 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)).

[0048] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server 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.

[0049] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) including a first side (or front side) (210A), a second side (or back side) (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) connected to at least a portion of the housing (210) and configured to detachably fasten the electronic device (200) to a part of a user's body (e.g., a wrist, an ankle, etc.). In one embodiment, the housing (210) may also refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (210A), the second side (210B), and the side surface (210C) of FIG. 2 . In one embodiment, the first side (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The second side (210B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (207). The back plate (207) may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side surface (210C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (206) that is coupled to the front plate (201) and the back plate (207) and includes a metal and / or a polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate (207) and the side bezel structure (206) may be formed integrally and include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The above-mentioned fastening member (250, 260) may be formed of various materials and shapes. The integral and multiple unit links may be formed to be mutually movable by a combination of at least two of the above-mentioned materials, such as woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of the above-mentioned materials.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (220, see FIG. 4), an audio module (205, 208), a sensor module (211), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (202, 203, 204), the connector hole (209), or the sensor module (211)) or may additionally include other components.

[0052] The display (220) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201), and may be in various shapes such as circular, oval, or polygonal. The display (220) may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0053] The audio module (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). The microphone hole (205) may have a microphone positioned therein for acquiring external sounds, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be positioned therein to detect the direction of the sounds. The speaker hole (208) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls.

[0054] The sensor module (211) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (211) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (211) (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The electronic device (200) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0055] The key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) disposed on a first side (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a side key button (202, 203) disposed on a side surface (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (202). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (220). The connector hole (209) may include another connector hole that can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. The electronic device (200) may further include, for example, a connector cover that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (209) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole.

[0056] The fastening member (250, 260) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (210) using a locking member (251, 261). The fastening member (250, 260) can include one or more of a fixing member (252), a fixing member fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fastening ring (255).

[0057] The fixing member (252) can be configured to fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). The fastening member fastening hole (253) can fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body in response to the fastening member (252). The band guide member (254) is configured to limit the range of movement of the fastening member (252) when the fastening member (252) is fastened to the fastening member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the fastening members (250, 260) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) can limit the range of movement of the fastening members (250, 260) when the fastening member (252) and the fastening member fastening hole (253) are fastened.

[0058] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device (400) illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (400) may include a side bezel structure (410), a wheel key (420), a front plate (201), a display (220), a first antenna (450), a second antenna (455), a support member (460) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (470), a printed circuit board (480), a sealing member (490), a rear plate (493), and fastening members (495, 497). At least one of the components of the electronic device (400) may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, and a redundant description thereof will be omitted below. The support member (460) may be disposed inside the electronic device (400) and connected to the side bezel structure (410), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (410). The support member (460) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. The support member (460) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (480) coupled to the other surface. The printed circuit board (480) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., the interface (177) of FIG. 1). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a GPU (graphics processing unit), an application processor signal processing unit, or a communication processor.

[0060] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (400) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0061] The battery (470) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (400), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (470) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (480). The battery (470) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (200), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (200).

[0062] The first antenna (450) may be positioned between the display (220) and the support member (460). The first antenna (450) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna (450) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (410) and / or the support member (460).

[0063] The second antenna (455) may be disposed between the circuit board (480) and the back plate (493). The second antenna (455) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second antenna (455) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (410) and / or the back plate (493).

[0064] A sealing member (490) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (410) and the rear plate (493). The sealing member (490) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side bezel structure (410) and the rear plate (493) from the outside.

[0065] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] In describing an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the height direction of the electronic device (500) may mean the Z-axis direction.

[0067] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0068] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may refer to the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3, or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0069] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may refer to the electronic device (400) of FIG. 4 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (400) of FIG. 4.

[0070] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (510), a display (520), a flexible circuit board (530), an antenna (540), a battery (550), a printed circuit board (560), and / or a back cover (570).

[0071] The housing (510) of FIG. 5 may refer to the housing (210) of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, or may include at least some of the components of the housing (210) of FIGS. 2, 3 and 4.

[0072] In one embodiment, the housing (510) may form the exterior of the electronic device (500). The housing (510) may include a placement space (511) in which components of the electronic device (500) may be placed.

[0073] The display (520) of FIG. 5 may refer to the display (220) of FIGS. 2, 3, and 4, or may include at least some of the components of the display (220) of FIGS. 2, 3, and 4.

[0074] In one embodiment, the display (520) can visually present information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (500). According to one embodiment, the display (520) can include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch.

[0075] In one embodiment, the display (520) may be positioned inside a housing (510). The housing (510) may include glass (e.g., a window cover) covering the display (520).

[0076] In one embodiment, the flexible circuit board (530) may be electrically connected to the display (520). The flexible circuit board (530) may be electrically connected to the display (520), and a controller for controlling the display (520) may be disposed thereon. In one embodiment, the display (520) and the flexible circuit board (530) may form a display module.

[0077] The antenna (540) of FIG. 5 may include at least some of the components of the first antenna (450) of FIG. 4 or the second antenna (455) of FIG. 4.

[0078] In one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be a near field communication (NFC) antenna for short-range wireless communication. In one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be positioned between the display (520) and the battery (550).

[0079] The battery (550) of FIG. 5 may refer to the battery (470) of FIG. 4 or may include at least some of the components of the battery (470) of FIG. 4.

[0080] In one embodiment, the battery (550) may power at least one component of the electronic device (500). In one embodiment, the battery (550) may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0081] In one embodiment, the battery (550) may be positioned inside the housing (510).

[0082] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (560) may refer to the printed circuit board (480) of FIG. 4, or may include at least some of the components of the printed circuit board (480) of FIG. 4.

[0083] In one embodiment, at least one component of an electronic device (500) may be mounted on a printed circuit board (560). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., interface (177) of FIG. 1) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (560).

[0084] The rear cover (570) of FIG. 5 may refer to the rear plate (493) of FIG. 4 or may include at least some of the components of the rear plate (493) of FIG. 4.

[0085] In one embodiment, the rear cover (570) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the housing (510). For example, the rear cover (570) may be a plate that covers at least a portion of the housing (510).

[0086] In FIG. 5, the rear cover (570) is depicted as a separate configuration from the housing (510), but is not limited thereto, and the housing (510) may be configured to include the rear cover (570).

[0087] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may be a wearable device configured to be detachably attached to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist).

[0088] FIG. 6a, FIG. 6b and FIG. 6c are drawings showing an antenna (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] FIG. 6A is an exploded perspective view illustrating an antenna (600) according to one embodiment. FIG. 6B is a drawing illustrating a first side (630A) of an antenna pattern layer (630) according to one embodiment. FIG. 6C is a drawing illustrating a second side (630B) of an antenna pattern layer (630) according to one embodiment.

[0090] In describing an antenna (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the height direction of the antenna (600) may mean the Z-axis direction.

[0091] The antenna (600) of FIGS. 6A, 6B and 6C may refer to the antenna (540) of FIG. 5 or may include at least a portion of the antenna (540) of FIG. 5.

[0092] An antenna (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first sheet (610), a second sheet (620), and / or an antenna pattern layer (630).

[0093] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630) may include an antenna pattern (6302) for generating a wireless signal and / or a base layer (6301) on which at least a portion of the antenna pattern (6302) is formed.

[0094] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630) may be formed in a coil-wound shape. When the antenna pattern layer (630) is formed in a coil-wound shape, the antenna pattern layer (630) may not include a separate base layer (e.g., the base layer (933) of FIG. 9).

[0095] In one embodiment, the second sheet (620), the antenna pattern layer (630), and the first sheet (610) may be stacked in that order based on the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the antenna (600).

[0096] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may be positioned on opposite sides with respect to the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0097] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the first side (630A) of the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0098] In one embodiment, the second sheet (620) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of a second side (630B) that is opposite the first side (630A) of the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0099] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may each include a magnetic material. For example, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may include a ferrite sheet.

[0100] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may each not include a magnetic material. For example, the material of the first sheet (610) and the material of the second sheet (620) may not be limited to a magnetic material. In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may each be formed of a conductive material or a high-k dielectric material.

[0101] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may serve to prevent or reduce other components of the electronic device (500, see FIG. 5) from affecting the radio frequency (RF) signal generated by the antenna (600).

[0102] In one embodiment, at least some areas of the antenna pattern layer (630) may not overlap with the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) when viewed in the Z-axis direction. For example, at least some areas of the antenna pattern layer (630) may not be covered by the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620).

[0103] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630) may include a first region (631), a second region (632), and / or a third region (633).

[0104] In one embodiment, the first region (631) may be an area overlapping the first sheet (610) among the first sheet (610) or the second sheet (620) (e.g., an area covered by the first sheet (610)). For example, the antenna pattern layer (630) may overlap the first sheet (610) located on the first side (630A) of the antenna pattern layer (630) in the first region (631).

[0105] In one embodiment, the second region (632) may be an area overlapping the second sheet (620) among the first sheet (610) or the second sheet (620) (e.g., an area covered by the second sheet (620)). For example, the antenna pattern layer (630) may overlap the second sheet (620) located on the second side (630B) of the antenna pattern layer (630) in the second region (632).

[0106] In one embodiment, the third region (633) may be a region that does not overlap with the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) (e.g., a region that is not covered by the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620)). For example, the antenna pattern layer (630) may not overlap with both the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) in the third region (633).

[0107] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) may include a first part (611) and / or a second part (612).

[0108] In one embodiment, the first part (611) may be a portion that overlaps at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0109] In one embodiment, the second part (612) may be a portion extending from the first part (611) and overlapping the second sheet (620). For example, the second part (612) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the first part (611).

[0110] In one embodiment, the second sheet (620) may include a third part (621) and / or a fourth part (622).

[0111] In one embodiment, the third part (621) may be a portion that overlaps at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0112] In one embodiment, the fourth part (622) may extend from the third part (621) and overlap the first sheet (610). For example, the fourth part (622) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the third part (621).

[0113] Referring to FIG. 6a, the antenna pattern layer (630) may include a central space (635).

[0114] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630) may include an antenna pattern (6302) arranged in a rectangular loop shape extending to surround a central space (635).

[0115] In one embodiment, the third region (633) of the antenna pattern layer (630) may be positioned in one direction (e.g., in the negative Y-axis direction) and / or the other direction (e.g., in the positive Y-axis direction) with respect to the central space (635).

[0116] In one embodiment, the second part (612) of the first sheet (610) and the fourth part (622) of the second sheet (620) may be arranged to overlap each other in the central space (635).

[0117] In one embodiment, the second part (612) of the first sheet (610) and the fourth part (622) of the second sheet (620) may each have a shape substantially identical to the shape of the central space (635).

[0118] In one embodiment, the second part (612) of the first sheet (610) and / or the fourth part (622) of the second sheet (620) may extend further than the central space (635) in one direction (e.g., in the negative Y-axis direction) and / or the other direction (e.g., in the positive Y-axis direction) relative to the central space (635).

[0119] In one embodiment, a radio signal (RF) may be generated by the antenna pattern layer (630). The radio signal (RF) may include a first radio signal (RF1) and / or a second radio signal (RF2).

[0120] In one embodiment, the wireless signal (RF) may include a radio frequency (RF) signal generated by an NFC antenna.

[0121] In one embodiment, a first wireless signal (RF1) may be transmitted along a path formed in one direction (e.g., the positive X-axis direction) relative to the central space (635). A second wireless signal (RF2) may be transmitted along a path formed in another direction (e.g., the negative X-axis direction) relative to the central space (635).

[0122] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first sheet (610) (e.g., the second part (612)) and at least a portion of the second sheet (620) (e.g., the fourth part (622)) may be arranged to overlap each other so that a radio signal (RF) generated by the antenna pattern layer (630) may be formed substantially parallel to the antenna pattern layer (630). For example, the first radio signal (RF1) and the second radio signal (RF2) may be transmitted along a path formed substantially parallel to the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0123] In one embodiment, since at least a portion of a radio signal (RF) of an electronic device (500, see FIG. 5) is formed substantially parallel to the antenna pattern layer (630), the radio signal (RF) can be prevented or reduced from being influenced by other electronic components disposed in an upper direction (e.g., positive Z-axis direction) and a lower direction (e.g., negative Z-axis direction) with respect to the antenna (600). In one embodiment, the radio signal (RF) can be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device (500, see FIG. 5) without being substantially influenced by other components disposed in an upper direction (e.g., positive Z-axis direction) and a lower direction (e.g., negative Z-axis direction) with respect to the antenna (600).

[0124] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630) may be exposed to the outside of the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) without at least some areas overlapping the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) (e.g., without being covered by the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620)). For example, the third area (633) of the antenna pattern layer (630) may not overlap the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620).

[0125] In one embodiment, the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may mean the sum of the areas of the first side (630A) and the second side (630B) of the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0126] In one embodiment, approximately 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may be exposed to the outside of the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) without overlapping with the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) (e.g., without being covered by the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620). For example, the area of ​​the third region (633) that is not overlapping with (e.g., without being covered by) the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) among the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may be approximately 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0127] In one embodiment, about 2 / 3 to about 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may not be covered by the first sheet (610).

[0128] In one embodiment, about 1 / 3 to about 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may not be covered by the first sheet (610).

[0129] In one embodiment, about 2 / 3 to about 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may not be covered by the second sheet (620).

[0130] In one embodiment, about 1 / 3 to about 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may not be covered by the second sheet (620).

[0131] In one embodiment, about 1 / 4 to about 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may be covered by the first sheet (610) or the second sheet (620).

[0132] In one embodiment, about 1 / 5 to about 2 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may be covered by the first sheet (610) or the second sheet (620).

[0133] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) may be positioned between the antenna pattern layer (630) and the display (520, see FIG. 5).

[0134] In one embodiment, the second sheet (620) may be positioned between the antenna pattern layer (630) and the battery (550, see FIG. 5).

[0135] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630) does not overlap with the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620), so that a radio frequency (RF) signal generated by the antenna pattern layer (630) may have an intensity greater than a predetermined level.

[0136] In one embodiment, approximately 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may overlap with the first sheet (610) or the second sheet (620). For example, approximately 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may be covered with the first sheet (610) or the second sheet (620). For example, the sum of the area of ​​the first region (631) that overlaps with the first sheet (610) (e.g., covers the first sheet (610)) and the area of ​​the second region (632) that overlaps with the second sheet (620) (e.g., covers the second sheet (620)) among the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630) may be approximately 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0137] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630) overlaps the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620), so that other components of the electronic device (500, see FIG. 5) can be prevented or reduced from affecting the radio frequency (RF) signal generated by the antenna (600).

[0138] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may have substantially the same shape.

[0139] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620) may be arranged symmetrically with respect to the central space (635) of the antenna (600). For example, the position at which the second sheet (620) is arranged may be a position rotated 180 degrees with respect to the central space (635) of the antenna (600) from the position at which the first sheet (610) is arranged, and may be a position covering the second surface (630B) of the antenna pattern layer (630).

[0140] FIG. 7a, FIG. 7b and FIG. 7c are drawings showing an antenna (700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0141] Fig. 7a is an exploded perspective view illustrating an antenna (700) according to one embodiment. Fig. 7b is a diagram illustrating a first side (730A) of an antenna pattern layer (730) according to one embodiment. Fig. 7c is a diagram illustrating a second side (730B) of an antenna pattern layer (730) according to one embodiment. The antenna (700) of Figs. 7a, 7b, and 7c may be substantially the same as the antenna (600) of Figs. 6a, 6b, and 6c. In describing the antenna (700) of Figs. 7a, 7b, and 7c, a detailed description of the same configuration as the antenna (600) of Figs. 6a, 6b, and 6c may be omitted.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, an antenna (700) according to one embodiment may include a first sheet (710), a second sheet (720), and / or an antenna pattern layer (730).

[0143] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (730) may include an antenna pattern (7302) for generating a wireless signal and / or a base layer (7301) on which at least a portion of the antenna pattern (7302) is formed.

[0144] In one embodiment, the second sheet (720), the antenna pattern layer (730), and the first sheet (710) may be stacked in that order based on the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the antenna (700).

[0145] In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) may be positioned on opposite sides with respect to the antenna pattern layer (730).

[0146] In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the first side (730A) of the antenna pattern layer (730).

[0147] In one embodiment, the second sheet (720) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of a second side (730B) that is opposite the first side (730A) of the antenna pattern layer (730).

[0148] In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) may each include a magnetic material. For example, the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) may include a ferrite sheet.

[0149] In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) may each not include a magnetic material. For example, the material of the first sheet (710) and the material of the second sheet (720) may not be limited to a magnetic material. In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) may each be formed of a conductive material or a high-k dielectric material.

[0150] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (730) may include a first region (731), a second region (732), and / or a third region (733).

[0151] In one embodiment, the first region (731) may be an area overlapping the first sheet (710) among the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) (e.g., an area covered by the first sheet (710)). For example, the antenna pattern layer (730) may overlap the first sheet (710) located on the first side (730A) of the antenna pattern layer (730) in the first region (731).

[0152] In one embodiment, the second region (732) may be an area overlapping the second sheet (720) among the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) (e.g., an area covered by the second sheet (720)). For example, the antenna pattern layer (730) may overlap the second sheet (720) located on the second side (730B) of the antenna pattern layer (730) in the second region (732).

[0153] In one embodiment, the third region (733) may be a region that does not overlap with the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) (e.g., a region that is not covered by the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720)). For example, the antenna pattern layer (730) may not overlap with both the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) in the third region (733).

[0154] In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) may include a first part (711) and / or a second part (712).

[0155] In one embodiment, the first part (711) may be a portion that overlaps at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (730).

[0156] In one embodiment, the second part (712) may be a portion extending from the first part (711) and overlapping the second sheet (720).

[0157] In one embodiment, the second sheet (720) may include a third part (721) and / or a fourth part (722).

[0158] In one embodiment, the third part (721) may be a portion that overlaps at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (730).

[0159] In one embodiment, the fourth part (722) may extend from the third part (721) and overlap the first sheet (710).

[0160] Referring to FIG. 7a, the antenna pattern layer (730) may include a central space (735).

[0161] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (730) may include an antenna pattern (7302) arranged in a circular loop shape extending to surround a central space (735).

[0162] In one embodiment, the second part (712) of the first sheet (710) and the fourth part (722) of the second sheet (720) may be arranged to overlap each other in the central space (735).

[0163] In one embodiment, about 2 / 3 to about 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (730) may not be covered by the first sheet (710).

[0164] In one embodiment, about 1 / 3 to about 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (730) may not be covered by the first sheet (710).

[0165] In one embodiment, about 2 / 3 to about 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (730) may not be covered by the second sheet (720).

[0166] In one embodiment, about 1 / 3 to about 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (730) may not be covered by the second sheet (720).

[0167] In one embodiment, about 1 / 4 to about 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (730) may be covered by the first sheet (710) or the second sheet (720).

[0168] In one embodiment, about 1 / 5 to about 2 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (730) may be covered by the first sheet (710) or the second sheet (720).

[0169] In one embodiment, the first sheet (710) may be positioned between the antenna pattern layer (730) and the display (520, see FIG. 5).

[0170] In one embodiment, the second sheet (720) may be positioned between the antenna pattern layer (730) and the battery (550, see FIG. 5).

[0171] In one embodiment, a radio signal (RF) may be generated by the antenna pattern layer (730). The radio signal (RF) may include a first radio signal (RF1) and / or a second radio signal (RF2).

[0172] In one embodiment, a first wireless signal (RF1) may be transmitted along a path formed in one direction (e.g., the positive X-axis direction) relative to the central space (735). A second wireless signal (RF2) may be transmitted along a path formed in another direction (e.g., the negative X-axis direction) relative to the central space (735).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 7a, the antenna pattern layer (730) according to one embodiment may include a circular shape. Referring to FIGS. 7a, 7b, and 7c, the first sheet (710) and the second sheet (720) according to one embodiment may each include a fan-shaped shape at least in a portion.

[0174] In one embodiment, the shape of the antenna (600, 700) may not be limited to the shape of the antenna (600, 700) illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 7A. For example, the first sheet (610, 710) and the second sheet (620, 720) constituting the antenna (600, 700) may each have a polygonal shape (e.g., pentagon, hexagon).

[0175] FIG. 7d is a drawing showing a sheet (750) including a slit (7511) according to one embodiment.

[0176] The sheet (750) of FIG. 7d may include at least some of the components of the first sheet (710) or the second sheet (720) illustrated in FIG. 7a.

[0177] Referring to FIG. 7D, a sheet (750) according to one embodiment may include a first part (751) and / or a second part (752). In one embodiment, the second part (752) may be a portion of the sheet (750) that overlaps another sheet.

[0178] According to one embodiment, the sheet (750) may include at least a portion of a slit (7511). Referring to FIG. 7D, at least one slit (7511) may be formed in the sheet (750). For example, the slit (7511) may be formed in the first part (751) and / or the second part (752) of the sheet (750).

[0179] In one embodiment, when the sheet (750) includes a plurality of slits (7511), the plurality of slits (7511) may be formed spaced apart from each other.

[0180] Referring to FIG. 7d, the plurality of slits (7511) according to one embodiment may be arranged irregularly. For example, the plurality of slits (7511) may be arranged such that the spacing between the slits (7511) is not equal.

[0181] In one embodiment, the plurality of slits (7511) may be arranged such that the spacing between the slits (7511) is substantially the same. For example, the plurality of slits (7511) may be formed such that the spacing between the slits (7511) is substantially the same, unlike the configuration illustrated in FIG. 7D.

[0182] The shape of the slit (7511) may not be limited to the shape illustrated in FIG. 7D. For example, in one embodiment, the slit (7511) may be formed only in the first part (752) of the sheet (750), or only in the second part (752) of the sheet (750). In one embodiment, the slit (7511) may be an opening formed in the sheet (750).

[0183] Although a slit (7511) is formed in a sheet (750) having a fan shape in FIG. 7d, the shape of the sheet (750) in which the slit (7511) is formed may not be limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, a slit (7511) may be formed in a sheet (750) having a square shape or a circular shape.

[0184] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an electronic device (800) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0185] The electronic device (800) of FIG. 8 may refer to the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5.

[0186] In one embodiment, the electronic device (800) may include a first mechanism (810), a second mechanism (820), and / or an antenna (830).

[0187] In one embodiment, the first mechanism (810) may refer to some of the components of the electronic device (500) illustrated in FIG. 5. For example, the first mechanism (810) may refer to the display (520) illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0188] In one embodiment, the second mechanism (820) may refer to some of the components of the electronic device (500) illustrated in FIG. 5. For example, the second mechanism (820) may refer to the battery (550) illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0189] In one embodiment, the antenna (830) may be positioned between the first mechanism (810) and the second mechanism (820).

[0190] In one embodiment, the antenna (830) may include a first sheet (831), a second sheet (832), and an antenna pattern layer (833).

[0191] In FIG. 8, the thickness of the first sheet (831) (e.g., the length in the Z-axis direction of the first sheet (831)) is illustrated as being thicker than the thickness of the antenna pattern layer (833) (e.g., the length in the Z-axis direction of the antenna pattern layer (833)), but the thickness of the first sheet (831) may not be limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, the thickness of the first sheet (831) may be thinner than the thickness of the antenna pattern layer (833).

[0192] In FIG. 8, the thickness of the second sheet (832) (e.g., the length in the Z-axis direction of the second sheet (832)) is illustrated as being thicker than the thickness of the antenna pattern layer (833) (e.g., the length in the Z-axis direction of the antenna pattern layer (833)), but the thickness of the second sheet (832) may not be limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, the thickness of the second sheet (832) may be thinner than the thickness of the antenna pattern layer (833).

[0193] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (833) may include an antenna pattern (8331) and / or a base layer (8332). For example, the antenna pattern (8331) may be a conductive layer formed on a base layer (8332) including an insulating material.

[0194] In one embodiment, the first sheet (831) may be positioned to overlap at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (833). The first sheet (831) may be positioned on one surface of the antenna pattern layer (833).

[0195] In one embodiment, the second sheet (832) may be positioned to overlap at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (833). The second sheet (832) may be positioned on the other side, which is the opposite side of one side of the antenna pattern layer (833).

[0196] In one embodiment, the antenna (830) may generate a radio signal (RF). In one embodiment, the radio signal (RF) may include a first radio signal (RF1) and / or a second radio signal (RF2).

[0197] In one embodiment, the magnetic body (831, 832) may serve to guide the movement of the radio signal (RF). For example, the magnetic body (831, 832) may guide the movement of the radio signal (RF) so that the radio signal (RF) moves in a direction substantially parallel to the X-axis direction.

[0198] In one embodiment, a first wireless signal (RF1) may be moved along an area where a first sheet (831) is formed. A second wireless signal (RF2) may be moved along an area where a second sheet (832) is formed.

[0199] An electronic device (800) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may arrange a first sheet (831) and a second sheet (832) on different surfaces of an antenna pattern layer (833) so that a radio signal (RF) generated by the antenna (830) is radiated in a lateral direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the antenna (830). For example, the radio signal (RF) generated by the antenna (830) may be formed in a vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the antenna (830) and a lateral direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the antenna (830). In an electronic device (800) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a radio signal (RF) formed in a vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the antenna (830) may be prevented from being radiated in a vertical direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) by the first sheet (831) and the second sheet (832). In an electronic device (800) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a radio signal (RF) of an antenna (830) may be radiated along a direction in which the first sheet (831) and the second sheet (832) extend long (e.g., in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction).

[0200] When the first sheet (831) and the second sheet (832) are placed on the same side of the antenna pattern layer (833), the radio signal (RF) generated from the antenna (830) may be blocked by the first mechanism (810) and / or the second mechanism (820).

[0201] An electronic device (800) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can allow a radio signal (RF) to be radiated without being blocked by the first mechanism (810) and the second mechanism (820) by arranging the first sheet (831) and the second sheet (832) on different surfaces of the antenna pattern layer (833). For example, the electronic device (800) according to one embodiment can allow a radio signal (RF) to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device (800) by avoiding the first mechanism (810) and the second mechanism (820) through the first sheet (831) arranged on one surface of the antenna pattern layer (833) and the second sheet (832) arranged on the other surface of the antenna pattern layer (833).

[0202] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an antenna (900) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0203] The antenna (900) of FIG. 9 may refer to the antenna (540) of FIG. 5 or may include at least some of the components of the antenna (540) of FIG. 5.

[0204] An antenna (900) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first sheet (910), a second sheet (920), a laminate (930), a third sheet (940), a resin layer (950), a bonding layer (960), and / or a film layer (970).

[0205] In one embodiment, the antenna (900) may be laminated in the following order: a first sheet (910), a second sheet (920), a laminate (930), a third sheet (940), a resin layer (950), a bonding layer (960), or a film layer (970) based on the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the antenna (900).

[0206] Although FIG. 9 illustrates that two sheets (e.g., the first sheet (910) and the second sheet (920)) are arranged in the positive Z-axis direction of the laminate (930) and one sheet (e.g., the third sheet (940)) is arranged in the negative Z-axis direction of the laminate (930), the arrangement of the sheets may not be limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, the same number of sheets may be arranged in the positive Z-axis direction and the negative Z-axis direction of the laminate (930), respectively. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the number of sheets arranged in the negative Z-axis direction of the laminate (930) may be greater than the number of sheets arranged in the positive Z-axis direction of the laminate (930).

[0207] In one embodiment, the first sheet (910), the second sheet (920), and / or the third sheet (940) may each include a magnetic material. For example, the first sheet (910), the second sheet (920), and the third sheet (940) may each include a ferrite sheet.

[0208] In one embodiment, the first sheet (910), the second sheet (920), and / or the third sheet (940) may each not include a magnetic material. For example, the material of the first sheet (910), the material of the second sheet (920), and / or the material of the third sheet (940) may not be limited to a magnetic material. In one embodiment, the first sheet (910), the second sheet (920), and / or the third sheet (940) may each be formed of a conductive material or a high-k dielectric material.

[0209] In one embodiment, the resin layer (950) may include an insulating material. For example, the resin layer (950) may include a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material.

[0210] In one embodiment, the bonding layer (960) may include a first bonding layer (961) and / or a second bonding layer (962). The first bonding layer (961) and the second bonding layer (962) may each include an adhesive material.

[0211] In one embodiment, the bonding layer (960) may serve to bond layers included in the antenna (900). For example, the bonding layer (960) may serve to bond the film layer (970) to the resin layer (950) and / or the third sheet (940).

[0212] In one embodiment, a film layer (970) may be attached to a bonding layer (960). The film layer (970) may include a carrier film.

[0213] In one embodiment, the laminate (930) may include a first cover layer (931), a first plating layer (932), a base layer (933), a second plating layer (934), and / or a second cover layer (935).

[0214] In one embodiment, the laminate (930) may mean a flexible copper clad laminate (FCCL) in the form of a flexible printed circuit board.

[0215] In one embodiment, the first plating layer (932) and the second plating layer (934) may each include a conductive material. In one embodiment, the first plating layer (932) and the second plating layer (934) may each form an antenna pattern for generating a wireless signal. For example, the first plating layer (932) may be positioned on one surface of the base layer (933), the second plating layer (934) may be positioned on the other surface of the base layer (933), and the first plating layer (932) and the second plating layer (934) may be electrically connected through vias to form a loop-shaped antenna pattern.

[0216] In one embodiment, the first plating layer (932) and the second plating layer (934) may each be formed on a base layer (933). The base layer (933) may be an insulating sheet including an insulating material.

[0217] In one embodiment, the first cover layer (931) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the first plating layer (932) and the base layer (933). The second cover layer (935) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the second plating layer (934) and the base layer (933).

[0218] FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C are diagrams showing antennas (1000-1, 1000-2, 1000-3) according to one embodiment.

[0219] FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an antenna (1000-1) according to one embodiment. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an antenna (1000-2) including a first exposure area (1031-2) according to one embodiment. FIG. 10C is a diagram illustrating an antenna (1000-3) including a second exposure area (1031-3) according to one embodiment.

[0220] The antennas (1000-1, 1000-2, 1000-3) of FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C may each refer to the antenna (600) of FIG. 6A, or may include at least some of the components of the antenna (600) of FIG. 6A.

[0221] Referring to FIG. 10A, an antenna (1000-1) according to one embodiment may include a sheet (1010-1) and / or an antenna pattern layer (1030-1). An antenna (1000-1) according to one embodiment may have at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (1030-1) overlap with the sheet (1010-1).

[0222] The antenna (1000-1) illustrated in FIG. 10A may be a drawing that omits the base layer (e.g., the base layer (6301) of FIG. 6A) in the antenna pattern layer (1030-1) and only shows the antenna pattern (e.g., the antenna pattern (6302) of FIG. 6A).

[0223] In one embodiment, sheet (1010-1) may include a first sheet (1011-1) and / or a second sheet (1012-1).

[0224] In one embodiment, the first sheet (1011-1) and the second sheet (1012-1) may be arranged on opposite sides with respect to the antenna pattern layer (1030-1). For example, the first sheet (1011-1) may be arranged on one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-1), and the second sheet (1012-1) may be arranged on the other side, which is the opposite side of the one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-1).

[0225] Referring to FIG. 10A, a first sheet (1011-1) disposed on one surface of an antenna pattern layer (1030-1) according to one embodiment may have a first width (H1).

[0226] Referring to FIG. 10b, an antenna (1000-2) according to one embodiment may include a sheet (1010-2) and / or an antenna pattern layer (1030-2).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the antenna (1000-2) may have at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) that does not overlap with the sheet (1010-2). According to one embodiment, the area of ​​the area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) that does not overlap with the sheet (1010-2) may be larger than that of the antenna (1000-1) of FIG. 10A.

[0228] The antenna (1000-2) illustrated in FIG. 10b may be a drawing that omits the base layer (e.g., the base layer (6301) of FIG. 6a) in the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) and only shows the antenna pattern (e.g., the antenna pattern (6302) of FIG. 6a).

[0229] In one embodiment, sheet (1010-2) may include a first sheet (1011-2) and / or a second sheet (1012-2).

[0230] In one embodiment, the first sheet (1011-2) and the second sheet (1012-2) may be arranged on opposite sides with respect to the antenna pattern layer (1030-2). For example, the first sheet (1011-2) may be arranged on one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-2), and the second sheet (1012-2) may be arranged on the other side, which is the opposite side of the one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-2).

[0231] Referring to FIG. 10b, a first sheet (1011-2) disposed on one surface of an antenna pattern layer (1030-2) according to one embodiment may have a second width (H2). The second width (H2) may be shorter than the first width (H1).

[0232] Referring to FIG. 10b, the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) according to one embodiment may include a first exposed area (1031-2) that is exposed to the outside without overlapping with the sheet (1010-2). For example, the first exposed area (1031-2) may be an area indicated by a dotted box in FIG. 10b. In one embodiment, the first exposed area (1031-2) may be formed in one direction (e.g., in the X-axis direction) by a first length (L1).

[0233] In one embodiment, the first exposure area (1031-2) may be an area in the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) that does not overlap with the sheet (1010-2). For example, the first exposure area (1031-2) may be an area that does not overlap with both the first sheet (1011-2) located on one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) (e.g., a side facing the positive Z-axis direction) and the second sheet (1012-2) located on the other side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) (e.g., a side facing the negative Z-axis direction).

[0234] Referring to FIG. 10c, an antenna (1000-3) according to one embodiment may include a sheet (1010-3) and / or an antenna pattern layer (1030-3).

[0235] The antenna (1000-3) illustrated in FIG. 10c may be a drawing that omits the base layer (e.g., the base layer (6301) of FIG. 6a) in the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) and only shows the antenna pattern (e.g., the antenna pattern (6302) of FIG. 6a).

[0236] In one embodiment, sheet (1010-3) may include a first sheet (1011-3) and / or a second sheet (1012-3).

[0237] In one embodiment, the first sheet (1011-3) and the second sheet (1012-3) may be arranged on opposite sides with respect to the antenna pattern layer (1030-3). For example, the first sheet (1011-3) may be arranged on one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-3), and the second sheet (1012-3) may be arranged on the other side, which is the opposite side of the one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-3).

[0238] According to one embodiment, the antenna (1000-3) may have at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (1030-3) that does not overlap with the sheet (1010-3). For example, the antenna pattern layer (1030-3) according to one embodiment may include a second exposed area (1031-3) that does not overlap with the sheet (1010-3) and is exposed to the outside. In one embodiment, the second exposed area (1031-3) may be formed in one direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) to a second length (L2).

[0239] In one embodiment, the second exposure area (1031-3) may be an area in the antenna pattern layer (1030-3) that does not overlap with the sheet (1010-3). For example, the first exposure area (1031-3) may be an area that does not overlap with both the first sheet (1011-3) located on one side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-3) (e.g., a side facing the positive Z-axis direction) and the second sheet (1012-3) located on the other side of the antenna pattern layer (1030-3) (e.g., a side facing the negative Z-axis direction).

[0240] The area of ​​the second exposure area (1031-3) of FIG. 10c may be larger than the area of ​​the first exposure area (1031-2) of FIG. 10b. For example, the second length (L2) may be longer than the first length (L1).

[0241] Referring to FIG. 10c, a magnetic material (1010-2) disposed on one surface of an antenna pattern layer (1030-3) according to one embodiment may have a third width (H3). The third width (H3) may be shorter than the second width (H2).

[0242] Referring to FIGS. 10A, 10B and 10C, the area of ​​the region that does not overlap with the sheets (1010-1, 1010-2, 1010-3) in the antenna (1000-1, 1000-2, 1000-3) according to one embodiment may be adjustable.

[0243] The antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b may have a larger area of ​​a portion that is not overlapped with the sheet (1010-2) and is exposed to the outside of the sheet (1010-2) than the antenna (1000-1) of FIG. 10a. For example, since the second width (H2) of FIG. 10b is shorter than the first width (H1) of FIG. 10a, the area that the antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b covers on the sheet (1010-2) may be smaller than the antenna (1000-1) of FIG. 10a.

[0244] The antenna (1000-3) of FIG. 10c may have a larger area of ​​a portion that is not overlapped with the sheet (1010-3) and is exposed to the outside of the sheet (1010-3) than the antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b. For example, since the third width (H3) of FIG. 10c is shorter than the second width (H2) of FIG. 10b, the area of ​​the antenna (1000-3) of FIG. 10c covered by the magnetic body (1010-3) may be smaller than the antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b. Since the second length (L2) of FIG. 10c is formed longer than the first length (L1) of FIG. 10b, the area of ​​the portion of the antenna (1000-3) of FIG. 10c exposed to the outside of the sheet (1010-3) may be larger than that of the antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b.

[0245] In one embodiment, the greater the degree to which the sheets (1010-1, 1010-2, 1010-3) overlap with the antenna pattern layers (1030-1, 1030-2, 1030-3), the more the antenna can be prevented or reduced from being influenced by other electronic components.

[0246] In one embodiment, the performance of a wireless signal generated from an antenna (1000-1, 1000-2, 1000-3) may vary depending on the degree of overlap between the sheets (1010-1, 1010-2, 1010-3) and the antenna pattern layers (1030-1, 1030-2, 1030-3). The antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b may have improved performance of a wireless signal compared to the antenna (1000-1) of FIG. 10a and the antenna (1000-3) of FIG. 10c. The antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b can be formed to a predetermined level so that the degree to which the sheet (1010-2) overlaps the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) (e.g., the degree to which the sheet (1010-2) covers the antenna pattern layer (1030-2)) is improved in performance of the wireless signal. For example, the antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b can be formed so that approximately 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (1030-2) does not overlap with the sheet (1010-2). When the performance of the wireless signal measured at the antenna (1000-2) of FIG. 10b is approximately 100, the performance of the wireless signal measured at the antenna (1000-1) of FIG. 10a can be approximately 75, and the performance of the wireless signal measured at the antenna (1000-3) of FIG. 10c can be approximately 70.

[0247] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing wireless signals (RF1, RF2) of an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0248] Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment may include a housing (510), a display (520), a flexible circuit board (530), an antenna (540), a battery (550), a printed circuit board (560), and / or a rear cover (570).

[0249] The antenna (540) illustrated in FIG. 11 may include at least some of the components of the antenna (600) of FIG. 6A, the antenna (700) of FIG. 7A, and the antenna (900) of FIG. 9.

[0250] In one embodiment, the antenna (540) may generate a radio signal (RF). In one embodiment, the radio signal (RF) may include a first radio signal (RF1) and / or a second radio signal (RF2).

[0251] In one embodiment, at least a portion of a radio signal (RF) radiated from the antenna (540) may be formed toward a side of the electronic device (500). For example, at least a portion of a first radio signal (RF1) may be formed around a first side (510A) of the housing (510). A second radio signal (RF2) may be formed around a second side (510B) of the housing (510).

[0252] In one embodiment, the radio signal (RF) radiated from the antenna (540) is at least partially directed toward the side of the electronic device (500), thereby preventing or reducing the influence of the radio signal (RF) radiation by other electronic components (e.g., the display (520) or the battery (550)).

[0253] In one embodiment, the antenna (540) in the electronic device (500) may be positioned at various locations relative to the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the electronic device (500). Although the antenna (540) is illustrated as being positioned between the display (520) and the battery (550) in FIG. 11 , the location where the antenna (540) is positioned may not be limited thereto. For example, in one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be positioned between the printed circuit board (560) and the rear cover (570). Alternatively, in one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be positioned on the rear of the battery (550) (e.g., the side of the battery (550) facing the negative Z-axis direction). For example, the antenna (540) may be positioned between the battery (550) and the printed circuit board (560).

[0254] In one embodiment, the antenna (540) may include a plurality of antenna pattern layers (630, see FIG. 6A). For example, in one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be formed by stacking a plurality of antenna pattern layers (630, see FIG. 6A) in the height direction of the antenna (540) (e.g., the Z-axis direction). In one embodiment, when the antenna (540) is formed by stacking a plurality of antenna pattern layers (630, see FIG. 6A), the strength of a radio signal (RF) increases, so that even when the electronic device (500) is relatively small, it may be advantageous to secure a predetermined strength of a radio signal (RF).

[0255] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a signal passing area (580) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0256] Referring to FIG. 12, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment may include a signal passing area (580).

[0257] In one embodiment, the signal pass area (580) may be an area through which a radio signal (RF) generated from the antenna (540) may pass. For example, the radio signal (RF) generated from the antenna (540) may be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device (500) through the signal pass area (580).

[0258] In one embodiment, the radio signal (RF) may include a first radio signal (RF1) and / or a second radio signal (RF2).

[0259] In one embodiment, the signal passing region (580) may include a first signal passing region (581) and / or a second signal passing region (582). In one embodiment, the first signal passing region (581) may be formed in an opposite direction to the second signal passing region (582).

[0260] In one embodiment, at least a portion (RF1_1) of the first wireless signal (RF1) may travel outside the electronic device (500) through the first signal pass area (581).

[0261] In one embodiment, at least a portion (RF2_1) of the second wireless signal (RF2) may travel outside the electronic device (500) through the second signal pass-through region (582).

[0262] Referring to FIG. 12, in an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment, an antenna (540) may be placed on an upper portion of a battery (550) (e.g., in the positive Z-axis direction of the battery (550)). A signal passing area (580) may be formed at a position corresponding to the antenna (540) in one direction (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction) and the other direction (e.g., in the negative X-axis direction) of the battery (550).

[0263] The antenna (540) is not limited to being positioned in the upper direction of the battery (550) (e.g., in the positive Z-axis direction of the battery (550)), and the antenna (540) may be positioned at other locations inside the electronic device (500). For example, in one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be positioned between the printed circuit board (560) and the rear cover (570). In this case, the signal passing area (580) may be formed at a location corresponding to the antenna (540) in one direction (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction) and the other direction (e.g., in the negative X-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (560) and the rear cover (570).

[0264] Fig. 13 is a drawing showing an electronic device (1300) according to a comparative example. Fig. 14 is a drawing showing an electronic device (1400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0265] Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device (1300) according to a comparative example can generate a wireless signal (RF'). The wireless signal (RF') can include a first wireless signal (RF1') and / or a second wireless signal (RF2').

[0266] In a comparative embodiment, the first wireless signal (RF1') and the second wireless signal (RF2') may be signals formed in a direction in which at least a portion thereof faces the side of the electronic device (1300). For example, the first wireless signal (RF1') may be a signal formed in a direction in which at least a portion thereof faces the first side (1300B) of the electronic device (1300). The second wireless signal (RF2') may be a signal formed in a direction in which at least a portion thereof faces the second side (1300C) of the electronic device (1300).

[0267] In a comparative example, a distance at which a wireless signal (RF') can be recognized from a first side (1300B) of an electronic device (1300) may be a first distance (D1). The first distance (D1) may be approximately 85 mm. A distance at which a wireless signal (RF') can be recognized from a second side (1300C) of an electronic device (1300) may be a second distance (D2). The second distance (D2) may be approximately 35 mm. A distance at which a wireless signal (RF') can be recognized from a front side (1300A) of an electronic device (1300) may be a third distance (D3). The third distance (D3) may be approximately 65 mm.

[0268] In a comparative embodiment, the first wireless signal (RF1') and the second wireless signal (RF2') may be formed asymmetrically with respect to the electronic device (1300). For example, in the electronic device (1300) according to the comparative embodiment, the antenna is arranged to be biased in one direction inside the electronic device (1300), so the first wireless signal (RF1') and the second wireless signal (RF2') may be formed asymmetrically. In the electronic device (1300) according to the comparative embodiment, a first distance (D1), which is a distance at which the wireless signal (RF') can be recognized from a first side (1300B) of the electronic device (1300), and a second recognizable distance (D2), which is a distance at which the wireless signal (RF') can be recognized from a second side (1300C) of the electronic device (1300), may be different.

[0269] Referring to FIG. 14, an electronic device (1400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may generate a radio signal (RF). The radio signal (RF) may include a first radio signal (RF1) and / or a second radio signal (RF2).

[0270] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first wireless signal (RF1) and the second wireless signal (RF2) may be signals that are formed in a direction in which at least a portion thereof is directed toward the side of the electronic device (1400). For example, the first wireless signal (RF1) may be a signal that is formed in a direction in which at least a portion thereof is directed toward the first side (1400B) of the electronic device (1400). The second wireless signal (RF2) may be a signal that is formed in a direction in which at least a portion thereof is directed toward the second side (1400C) of the electronic device (1400).

[0271] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a distance at which a radio signal (RF) can be recognized from a first side (1400B) of an electronic device (1400) may be a fourth distance (D4). The fourth distance (D4) may be approximately 95 mm. A distance at which a radio signal (RF) can be recognized from a second side (1400C) of an electronic device (1400) may be a fifth distance (D5). The fifth distance (D5) may be approximately 95 mm. A distance at which a radio signal (RF) can be recognized from a front side (1400A) of an electronic device (1400) may be a sixth distance (D6). The sixth distance (D6) may be approximately 85 mm.

[0272] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first wireless signal (RF1) and the second wireless signal (RF2) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the electronic device (1400). For example, in the electronic device (1400) according to one embodiment, since the antenna is arranged so as not to be biased in one direction inside the electronic device (1400), the first wireless signal (RF1) and the second wireless signal (RF2) may be formed symmetrically with respect to the electronic device (1400). In the electronic device (1400) according to one embodiment, a fourth distance (D4), which is a distance at which the wireless signal (RF) can be recognized from the first side (1400B) of the electronic device (1400), and a fifth recognizable distance (D5), which is a distance at which the wireless signal (RF) can be recognized from the second side (1400C) of the electronic device (1400), may be substantially the same. That is, the electronic device (1400) according to one embodiment can secure a recognition distance of a radio signal (RF) that is substantially the same regardless of the direction centered on the electronic device (1400).

[0273] An electronic device (1400) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have an increased recognition distance of a wireless signal (RF) compared to an electronic device (1300) according to a comparative embodiment. For example, a fourth distance (D4) and a fifth distance (D5), which are recognition distances of a wireless signal (RF) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, may be greater than a first distance (D1) and a second distance (D2), which are recognition distances of a wireless signal (RF') according to a comparative embodiment. A sixth distance (D6), which is a recognition distance of a wireless signal (RF) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, may be greater than a third distance (D3), which is a recognition distance of a wireless signal (RF') according to a comparative embodiment.

[0274] When placing the NFC antenna on a printed circuit board, the space available for placing components on the printed circuit board may be limited.

[0275] The NFC antenna may be placed on the periphery of the printed circuit board. The periphery of the printed circuit board where the NFC antenna is placed can make it difficult to route signal wiring. Furthermore, the thickness of the NFC antenna placed on the periphery of the printed circuit board can make it difficult to improve the overall thickness of the electronic device.

[0276] When the NFC antenna is placed on the periphery of a printed circuit board, the NFC antenna may be biased in a specific direction relative to the center of the electronic device. In this case, the NFC antenna's recognition range may vary depending on the direction.

[0277] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (510), a display (520), a battery (550), and antennas (540, 600, 700). The display (520) may be disposed inside the housing (510). The battery (550) may be disposed inside the housing (510). The antennas (540, 600, 700) may be disposed between the display (520) and the battery (550). The antennas (540, 600, 700) may include an antenna pattern layer (630, 730), a first sheet (610, 710), and a second sheet (620, 720). The first sheet (610, 710) includes a ferrite material and can be arranged to cover a portion of a first surface (630A, 730A) of the antenna pattern layer (630, 730). The second sheet (620, 720) includes a ferrite material and can be arranged to cover a portion of a second surface (630B, 730B) opposite the first surface (630A, 730A) of the antenna pattern layer (630, 730), and can overlap at least partially with the first sheet (610, 710).

[0278] In one embodiment, some areas of the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) (e.g., the third area (633, 733)) may be exposed to the outside of the first sheet (610, 710) and the second sheet (620, 720) without being covered by the first sheet (610, 710) and the second sheet (620, 720).

[0279] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a housing (510) and an antenna (540, 600, 700).

[0280] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may be a wearable device configured to be detachably attached to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist).

[0281] In one embodiment, when the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) is viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the Z-axis direction), at least some area (e.g., the third area (633, 733)) of the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may not overlap with the first sheet (610, 710) and the second sheet (620, 720).

[0282] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure a space for arranging components of the printed circuit board (560) by arranging the antenna (540, 600, 700) separately from the printed circuit board (560).

[0283] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure substantially the same performance of the antennas (540, 600, 700) in all directions by arranging the antennas (540, 600, 700) so as not to be biased in a specific direction.

[0284] An electronic device (500, 1400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can have an increased recognition distance of a radio signal (RF) compared to an electronic device (1300) according to a comparative embodiment.

[0285] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may include a first region (631, 731) that covers the first sheet (610, 710) among the first sheet (610, 710) or the second sheet (620, 720), a second region (632, 732) that covers the second sheet (620, 720) among the first sheet (610, 710) or the second sheet (620, 720), and a third region (633, 733) that is not covered by the first sheet (610, 710) or the second sheet (620, 720).

[0286] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610, 710) may include a first part (611, 711) overlapping the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) and a second part (612, 712) extending from the first part (611, 711) and overlapping the second sheet (620, 720).

[0287] In one embodiment, the second sheet (620, 720) may include a third part (621, 721) overlapping the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) and a fourth part (622, 722) extending from the third part (621, 721) and overlapping the first sheet (610, 710).

[0288] In one embodiment, the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) is formed in a loop shape surrounding the central space (635, 735), and the second part (612, 712) of the first sheet (610, 710) and the fourth part (622, 722) of the second sheet (620, 720) can be arranged to overlap the central space (635, 735).

[0289] In one embodiment, the second part (612, 712) of the first sheet (610, 710) and the fourth part (622, 722) of the second sheet (620, 720) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630, 730).

[0290] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610, 710) and the second sheet (620, 720) may have the same shape.

[0291] In one embodiment, 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may not be covered by the first sheet (610, 710).

[0292] In one embodiment, 1 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may not be covered by the first sheet (610, 710).

[0293] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610, 710) may be positioned between the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) and the display (520).

[0294] In one embodiment, 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may not be covered by the second sheet (620, 720).

[0295] In one embodiment, 1 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may not be covered by the second sheet (620, 720).

[0296] In one embodiment, the second sheet (620, 720) may be positioned between the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) and the battery (550).

[0297] In one embodiment, 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may be covered by the first sheet (610, 710) or the second sheet (620, 720).

[0298] In one embodiment, 1 / 5 to 2 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer (630, 730) may be covered by the first sheet (610, 710) or the second sheet (620, 720).

[0299] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630) does not overlap with the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620), so that a radio frequency (RF) signal generated by the antenna pattern layer (630) may have an intensity greater than a predetermined level.

[0300] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer (630) overlaps the first sheet (610) and the second sheet (620), so that other components of the electronic device (500) can be prevented or reduced from affecting the radio frequency (RF) signal generated by the antenna (600).

[0301] In one embodiment, the antenna (600, 700) may include a plurality of antenna pattern layers (630, 730) stacked in the height direction of the antenna (600, 700).

[0302] In one embodiment, when a plurality of antenna pattern layers (630) are stacked to form an antenna (540), the intensity of the radio signal (RF) increases, so that even when the electronic device (500) is relatively small, it may be advantageous to secure a predetermined intensity of the radio signal (RF).

[0303] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a display module including a battery (550) and a display (520).

[0304] In one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be positioned between the battery (550) and the display module.

[0305] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a printed circuit board (560) disposed within a housing (510) and a back cover (570) covering at least a portion of the housing (510).

[0306] In one embodiment, the antenna (540) may be positioned between the printed circuit board (560) and the rear cover (570).

[0307] In one embodiment, the housing (510) may include a signal pass area (580) through which a radio frequency (RF) signal radiated from the antenna (540) passes.

[0308] In one embodiment, the first sheet (610, 710) and the second sheet (620, 720) can guide at least a portion of the radio frequency (RF) signal radiated from the antenna (540) to move toward the side (510A, 510B) of the housing (510).

[0309] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0310] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0311] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure 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 embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0312] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but 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 the present disclosure, 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 the 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.

[0313] The term "module" used in one embodiment of the present disclosure 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).

[0314] An embodiment of the present disclosure 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.

[0315] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0316] 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 various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described 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 component of the plurality of components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration.

[0317] According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (500), Housing (510); A display (520) placed inside the housing; A battery (550) placed inside the housing; and It includes an antenna (540, 600, 700) placed between the display and the battery, The above antenna, Antenna pattern layer (630, 730); A first sheet (610, 710) arranged to cover a portion of the first surface (630A, 730A) of the antenna pattern layer; and A second sheet (620, 720) is disposed to cover a portion of the second surface (630B, 730B) opposite the first surface of the antenna pattern layer, and at least partially overlaps the first sheet (610, 710). An electronic device in which a portion of the antenna pattern layer is not covered by the first sheet and the second sheet and is exposed to the outside of the first sheet and the second sheet.

2. In paragraph 1, The above antenna pattern layer is, A first area (631, 731) covered by the first sheet among the first sheet or the second sheet; A second area (632, 732) covered by the second sheet among the first sheet or the second sheet; An electronic device comprising a third area (633, 733) not covered by the first sheet and the second sheet.

3. In paragraph 1, The above first sheet, A first part (611, 711) overlapping with the above antenna pattern layer; and A second part (612, 712) extending from the first part and overlapping the second sheet, The second sheet above, A third part (621, 721) overlapping the above antenna pattern layer; and A fourth part (622, 722) extending from the third part and overlapping the first sheet, The above first sheet and the above second sheet, An electronic device containing a ferrite material.

4. In paragraph 3, The above antenna pattern layer is, It is formed in a loop shape surrounding the central space (635, 735). The second part of the first sheet and the fourth part of the second sheet, An electronic device arranged to overlap the central space above.

5. In paragraph 3, The second part of the first sheet and the fourth part of the second sheet, An electronic device arranged to cover at least a portion of the antenna pattern layer.

6. In paragraph 1, An electronic device wherein the first sheet and the second sheet have the same shape.

7. In paragraph 1, 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the first surface of the antenna pattern layer is not covered by the first sheet, An electronic device wherein the first sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the display.

8. In paragraph 1, 2 / 3 to 3 / 4 of the total area of ​​the second surface of the antenna pattern layer is not covered by the second sheet, An electronic device wherein the second sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the battery.

9. In paragraph 1, 1 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the first surface of the antenna pattern layer is not covered by the first sheet, An electronic device wherein the first sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the display.

10. In paragraph 1, 1 / 3 to 4 / 5 of the total area of ​​the second surface of the antenna pattern layer is not covered by the second sheet, An electronic device wherein the second sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the battery.

11. In paragraph 1, 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer is covered by the first sheet or the second sheet, The first sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the display, An electronic device wherein the second sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the battery.

12. In paragraph 1, 1 / 5 to 2 / 3 of the total area of ​​the antenna pattern layer is covered by the first sheet or the second sheet, The first sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the display, An electronic device wherein the second sheet is disposed between the antenna pattern layer and the battery.

13. In paragraph 1, The above antenna, An electronic device comprising a plurality of antenna pattern layers stacked in the height direction of the antenna.

14. In paragraph 1, A printed circuit board (560) placed inside the housing; and Further comprising a rear cover (570) covering at least a portion of the above housing, The above antenna, An electronic device disposed between the printed circuit board and the rear cover.

15. In paragraph 1, The above housing, It includes a signal passing area (580) through which a radio signal (RF) radiated from the above antenna passes, The first sheet and the second sheet, An electronic device that guides at least a portion of a radio signal (RF) radiated from the antenna to move toward the side (510A, 510B) of the housing.

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