Electronic device and operating method therefor

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a first housing; a second housing coupled to the first housing so as to be able to slide along a first direction; a driving motor configured to provide a driving force for sliding of at least one of the first housing and the second housing, and rotating a rotary shaft according to an input distance value; a first magnet disposed inside the second housing and moving together with the second housing; a second magnet disposed on the rotary shaft and rotating together with the rotary shaft; a sliding sensor unit for generating a first sensing value by sensing a magnetic force caused by the movement of the first magnet; a motor sensor unit for generating a second sensing value by sensing a magnetic force caused by the rotation of the second magnet; at least one processor for controlling operations of the driving motor, the sliding sensor unit, and the motor sensor unit; and a memory including instructions. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device may determine whether an external magnetic force has occurred, on the basis of the first sensing value from the sliding sensor unit. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device may calculate a sliding distance of the second housing on the basis of the first sensing value, if the result of determining whether an external magnetic force has occurred shows that an external magnetic force has not occurred. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

Electronic device and method of operation thereof

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device and an operating method thereof that can determine an unfolded (e.g., slide out, extension) or closed (e.g., slide in, contracted) position of a housing by considering the influence of an external magnetic field and / or an external force (e.g., an externally applied force or pressure), and control an operation based on the unfolded (e.g., slide out, extension) or closed (e.g., slide in, contracted) position of the housing.

[0002] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specified functions based on embedded programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, or in-vehicle navigation systems. Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer, more rigid, and more aesthetically pleasing, while their functional elements are being differentiated.

[0003] A flexible electronic device (e.g., a rollable electronic device) is being developed that applies a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display) and can change the screen size of the flexible display by moving (e.g., sliding) a first housing or a second housing. By determining the degree to which the housing of the flexible electronic device is unfolded (e.g., slide-out, extension) or closed (e.g., slide-in, reduction) (e.g., the distance (or length) by which the housing is slid), the operation of the flexible display (e.g., screen control) and the operation of the electronic device can be controlled. To this end, the sliding distance (or length by which the housing is moved) of the housing according to the degree of unfolding (e.g., slide-out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide-in, reduction) of the housing must be accurately determined.

[0004] The above-described material is provided solely as background information to aid in understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no claims are made, as to whether any of the above material constitutes prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] In order to determine the sliding distance of the housing (or the length moved by the housing) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the housing, a magnetic sensor can be used. Depending on the position of the magnet, the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic raw data) of the magnetic sensor with respect to the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis can change. By using the magnetic sensor, the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the change in the position of the magnet can be acquired, and the sliding distance of the housing (or the length moved by the housing) can be determined by comparing the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic raw data) with a reference value.

[0006] Another way to determine the distance the housing has slid (or the length the housing has moved) is to detect (e.g. sense) the rotational speed of a motor that provides sliding driving force to the housing, and calculate the distance the housing has slid (or the length the housing has moved) based on the rotational speed of the motor.

[0007] However, when a magnetic force is applied from outside the electronic device, or when an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device, the distance the housing slides (or the length the housing moves) cannot be accurately determined depending on whether the housing is unfolded (e.g., slide out, extension) or closed (e.g., slide in, contraction).

[0008] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof that can relatively more accurately determine the distance a housing slides (or the length the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the housing even when a magnetic force is applied from outside the electronic device or an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device.

[0009] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof capable of determining an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of a housing by considering the influence of an external magnetic field and / or an external force (e.g., an externally applied force or pressure), and controlling an operation of a flexible display (e.g., screen control) based on the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of the housing.

[0010] The embodiment of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof that can perform motion control according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of a flexible electronic device by relatively more accurately determining the distance that the housing slides (or the length that the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the housing, even when a magnetic force is applied from the outside of the electronic device or an external force (e.g., force applied from the outside, pressure applied from the outside) is generated on the electronic device.

[0011] The technical challenges addressed in this document are not limited to the technical challenges mentioned above, and may be expanded upon without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Additional technical challenges not mentioned herein will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, as described below.

[0012] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing along a first direction, a drive motor configured to provide a driving force for sliding at least one of the first housing and the second housing and to rotate a rotational axis according to an input distance value, a first magnet disposed inside the second housing and moving together with the second housing, a second magnet disposed on the rotational axis and rotating together with the rotational axis, a sliding sensor unit that senses a magnetic force caused by movement of the first magnet to generate a first sensing value, a motor sensor unit that senses a magnetic force caused by rotation of the second magnet to generate a second sensing value, at least one processor that controls operations of the drive motor, the sliding sensor unit, and the motor sensor unit, and a memory that includes instructions. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device may determine whether an external magnetic force is generated based on the first sensing value from the sliding sensor unit. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, the electronic device can calculate the sliding distance of the second housing based on the first sensing value when the result of determining whether an external magnetic force has occurred is that no external magnetic force has occurred.

[0013] In an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a driving motor configured to provide a driving force for sliding at least one of the first housing and the second housing, and to rotate a rotational axis according to an input distance value. The operating method may generate a first sensing value by sensing a magnetic force caused by the movement of a first magnet disposed in the second housing and moving together with the first housing. The operating method may generate a second sensing value by sensing a magnetic force caused by the rotation of a second magnet disposed on the rotational axis of the motor and rotating together with the rotational axis. The operating method may determine whether an external magnetic force is generated based on the first sensing value from a sliding sensor unit of the electronic device. If the result of determining whether an external magnetic force is generated indicates that no external magnetic force is generated, the operating method may calculate a sliding distance of the second housing based on the first sensing value.

[0014] An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can relatively more accurately determine the distance that the housing slides (or the length that the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the housing, even when a magnetic force is applied from outside the electronic device or an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device.

[0015] An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof capable of determining an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of a housing by considering the influence of an external magnet and / or an external force (e.g., an externally applied force or pressure), and controlling an operation of a flexible display (e.g., screen control) based on the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of the housing.

[0016] An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can perform operation control according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of a flexible electronic device by relatively more accurately determining the distance that the housing slides (or the length that the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the housing, even when a magnetic force is applied from the outside of the electronic device or an external force (e.g., force applied from the outside, pressure applied from the outside) is generated on the electronic device.

[0017] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0018] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIGS. 3C and 3D are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a second state (e.g., a slide-in state) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIGS. 4C and 4D are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a second state (e.g., a slide-in state) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device (e.g., a sliderable electronic device) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) when there is no magnetic force outside the electronic device.

[0027] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) when there is a magnetic force outside the electronic device.

[0028] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when no external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device.

[0029] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to an electronic device.

[0030] FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) and magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of an electronic device and an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied.

[0031] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values, magnetic sensor raw data) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) according to movement (e.g., sliding) of a first magnet disposed in a second housing.

[0033] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) according to movement (e.g., sliding) of a first magnet and magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) according to rotation of a second magnet.

[0034] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a change in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a first magnetic sensor when a magnetic force is present outside an electronic device.

[0035] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing that the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) change when a magnetic force approaches an electronic device.

[0036] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing that the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) remain constant when there is no magnetic force outside the electronic device.

[0037] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing that a change (e.g., loss of data in the form of a sine wave) occurs in the waveform of a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when a magnetic force is present outside of an electronic device.

[0038] Figure 20 is a diagram showing the magnetic values ​​sensed by a second magnetic sensor (e.g., a motor sensor) according to the operation of a motor as waveforms in the time domain and waveforms in the frequency domain. Figure 21 is a diagram showing the waveform in the frequency domain where noise occurs, obtained by performing a fast Fourier transform (FFT).

[0039] Figure 22 is a diagram showing the separation of the waveform (e.g., magnetic value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) after performing an inverse fast Fourier transform (FFT) on the waveform in the frequency domain where noise occurs.

[0040] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing correction of distortion of magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensor data) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) with magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensor data) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor).

[0041] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing how to determine the distance the housing has moved when the user pulls the housing of the electronic device with his or her hand to change the withdrawal or retraction state of the electronic device.

[0042] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing how to determine the distance moved by the housing when the electronic device is dropped to the floor and the withdrawal or retraction state of the electronic device is changed.

[0043] FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a method of determining the position of a housing (e.g., a moving distance of the housing) by comparing the magnetic values ​​of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) with the magnetic values ​​of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., a motor sensor).

[0044] Fig. 27 is a drawing showing how to determine the position of the housing (e.g., the moving distance of the housing) by reflecting the magnetic value of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., a motor sensor) in a section where the rotation speed of the motor increases and a section where the rotation speed of the motor decreases.

[0045] It should be noted that throughout the drawings, the same reference numbers are used to describe identical or similar elements, features and structures.

[0046] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While it includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, these are to be considered merely illustrative. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0047] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literary meanings and are merely used by the applicant to facilitate a clear and consistent understanding of this document. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of this document is provided for illustrative purposes only, and is not intended to limit this document as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0048] Singular forms should be understood to include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "component surfaces" may include reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0049] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0051] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0052] According to one embodiment, 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. According to 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)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the memory (130) may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) or the sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) may include a volatile memory (132) or a non-volatile memory (134).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the input module (150) may 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) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0056] In one embodiment, 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.

[0057] According to one embodiment, 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.

[0058] According to one embodiment, 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), or 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).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can detect the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) 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.

[0060] According to one embodiment, 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)). According to 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.

[0061] According to one embodiment, 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., the 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).

[0062] In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or kinesthetic sense. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0065] In one embodiment, the 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.

[0066] According to one embodiment, 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).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a 5G network and next-generation communication technology after a 4G network, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). 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) may 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.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to 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). According to 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 the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to 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).

[0069] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to 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 to 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.

[0070] 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)).

[0071] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a flexible display that is arranged to be slidable in a first direction (e.g., slidable in the x-axis direction) or slidable in a second direction (e.g., slidable in the y-axis direction) to provide a screen (e.g., a display screen).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a flexible display configured to be foldable or unfoldable.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may be referred to as a stretchable display, an expandable display, or a slide-in / out display.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a bar type or plate type display.

[0076] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 may include a touch circuit including a touch sensor and a touch sensor IC (integrated circuit).

[0077] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 may include an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen) and a digitizer.

[0078] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0080] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0081] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4A to 4D, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0082] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (130) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a sensor hub (210, sensor hub), a magnetic sensor (220) (e.g., a magnetic sensor, a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) of FIG. 5, a slide sensor), a motor sensor (230) (e.g., a magnetic sensor, at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of FIG. 5), a flexible display (240) (e.g., a rollable display, a slideable display), a motor (250), and a motor control unit (260).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) (e.g., an application processor) can control the operations of the sensor hub (210), the flexible display (240), and the motor control unit (260). The processor (120) can control the operations of the electronic devices of FIGS. 1 to 5 by executing instructions stored in the memory (130). For example, the processor (120) can correspond to a plurality of processors that collectively perform a plurality of operations by dividing them among the processors. For example, the memory (130) can include a computing program. The computing program can include instructions (e.g., instructions) that are executed by the processor (120).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the sensor hub (210) can control the operation of the magnetic sensor (220) and the motor sensor (230) based on the control of the processor (120). For example, even when the processor (120) is in a sleep mode (e.g., an idle mode), the sensor hub (210) can operate to control the operation of the magnetic sensor (220) and the motor sensor (230). For example, the processor (120) may not need to perform a specific operation, or may stop and then restart at least some of the operations to reduce power consumption. A state in which the processor (120) stops at least some of the operations may be defined as a sleep mode (e.g., an idle mode). For example, the sensor hub (210) may transmit a sensing signal (e.g., a sensing value) input from the magnetic sensor (220) and a sensing signal (e.g., a sensing value) input from the motor sensor (230) to the processor (120).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the motor control unit (260) may drive the motor (250) based on the control of the processor (120). For example, the motor control unit (260) may drive the motor (250) so that the rotation axis of the motor (250) (e.g., the rotation axis (555) of FIG. 5) rotates in a first direction based on the control of the processor (120). For example, the motor control unit (260) may drive the motor (250) so that the rotation axis of the motor (250) (e.g., the rotation axis (555) of FIG. 5) rotates in a second direction (a direction opposite to the first direction) based on the control of the processor (120).

[0087] For example, the motor (250) is configured to provide a driving force for sliding the first housing (e.g., the first housing (510) of FIG. 5) or the second housing (e.g., the second housing (520) of FIG. 5) of the electronic device (200), and can rotate according to an input distance value (e.g., a driving signal according to the distance value).

[0088] For example, the electronic device (200) may include a pinion gear and a rack gear. For example, a rotational axis of a motor (250) (e.g., a rotational axis (555) of FIG. 5) is coupled with a pinion gear, and the pinion gear may rotate according to the driving of the motor (250). A rack gear is coupled with a pinion gear, and the rack gear may convert the rotational motion of the pinion gear into a linear motion to allow the first housing (510) or the second housing (520) to slide.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the magnetic sensor (220) can sense the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position by sliding of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (510) of FIG. 5) or the second housing (e.g., the second housing (520) of FIG. 5) of the electronic device (200). For example, as the second housing (520) of the electronic device (200) slides, a magnet (e.g., the first magnet (530) of FIG. 5) disposed in the second housing (520) moves together. The magnetic sensor (220) can sense a magnetic value and a direction in which the magnetic value changes according to the movement of the first magnet (530). The result of sensing the magnetic value by the magnetic sensor (220) can be transmitted to the processor (120) through the sensor hub (210). For example, the magnetic values ​​according to the movement position of the first magnet (530) are stored in the memory (130) in the form of a table, and the processor (120) can determine the position and movement direction according to the movement of the first magnet (530) using the magnetic value table stored in the memory (130). The processor (120) can determine the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of the housing based on the magnetic values ​​according to the movement position of the first magnet (530).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the motor sensor (230) can sense the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of the housing by the rotational drive of the motor (250) (e.g., motor (550) of FIG. 5). For example, a magnet (e.g., second magnet (560) of FIG. 5) may be placed on the rotational axis (e.g., rotational axis (555) of FIG. 5) of the motor (250). When the motor (250) is driven, the second magnet (560) placed on the rotational axis (555) may rotate together. The motor sensor (230) can sense the magnetic value and the direction in which the magnetic value changes according to the rotation of the second magnet (560). The result of sensing the magnetic value by the motor sensor (230) may be transmitted to the processor (120) through the sensor hub (210). The processor (120) can determine the unfolded (e.g., slide out, expanded) or closed (e.g., slide in, reduced) position of the housing based on the magnetic value according to the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0091] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] FIGS. 3C and 3D are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a second state (e.g., a slide-in state) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] The electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0094] The electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0095] The electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3D, an electronic device (300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing structure (310, 320) and a flexible display (330) (e.g., a rollable display, a slideable display).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the housing structure (310, 320) may include a first housing (310) (e.g., a first housing structure or base housing) and a second housing (320) (e.g., a second housing structure or slide housing).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (330) may be positioned to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (310) and the second housing (320).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) may be mutually coupled. For example, the second housing (320) may be movably coupled to the first housing (310) in a specified direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction) and within a specified distance.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a bendable member (or bendable support member) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) that forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the first housing (310) in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state). The bendable member (or bendable support member) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) may be at least partially accommodated into a second space (3201) of the second housing (320) in a second state (e.g., a retracted state).

[0101] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (320) may be accommodated in the first space (3101) of the first housing (310), thereby changing to a second state (e.g., a slide-in state).

[0102] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (330) may be positioned so as to be visible from the outside while being supported by a bendable member that forms at least partially the same plane as the first housing (310) in a first state (e.g., an extended state).

[0103] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (330) may be accommodated in the internal space (3201) of the second housing (320) while supported by the bendable member in a second state (e.g., a retracted state) so as to be invisible from the outside.

[0104] According to one embodiment, in a first state (e.g., a withdrawal state) of the electronic device (300), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (330) visible to the outside may be maximum (e.g., substantially maximum).

[0105] According to one embodiment, in a second state (e.g., a retracted state) of the electronic device (300), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (330) visible to the outside may be minimized (e.g., substantially minimized).

[0106] According to one embodiment, in the third state (e.g., intermediate state) of the electronic device (300), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (330) visible to the outside may be smaller than in the first state (e.g., extended state) and larger than in the second state (e.g., retracted state). For example, in the third state (e.g., intermediate state) of the electronic device (300), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (330) visible to the outside may be smaller than the maximum size (e.g., maximum screen area) and larger than the minimum size (e.g., minimum screen area).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a front side (300a) (e.g., a first side, a side where a screen is displayed), a back side (300b) (e.g., a second side) facing in the opposite direction from the front side (300a), and a side surface (not shown) surrounding a space between the front side (300a) and the back side (300b).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the first housing (310) may include a first side member (311). The second housing (320) may include a second side member (321).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first side member (311) may include a first side (3111) having a first length along a first direction (e.g., an x-axis direction), a second side (3112) extending from the first side (3111) to have a second length longer than the first length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (3111) (e.g., a y-axis direction), and a third side (3113) extending from the second side (3112) substantially parallel to the first side (3111) and having the first length. The second side (3112) may be arranged along a second direction (e.g., a y-axis direction) to be connected to the first side (3111) disposed along the first direction (e.g., an x-axis direction) and the third side (3113) disposed along the first direction (e.g., an x-axis direction).

[0110] In one embodiment, the first side member (311) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first side member (311) may include a first support member (312) extending to at least a portion of the first space (3101) of the first housing (310).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the second side member (321) may include a fourth side member (3211) that corresponds at least partially with the first side member (3111) and has a third length, a fifth side member (3212) that extends from the fourth side member (3211) in a direction substantially parallel to the second side member (3112) and has a fourth length that is longer than the third length, and a sixth side member (3213) that extends from the fifth side member (3212) to correspond with the third side member (3113) and has a third length.

[0112] In one embodiment, the second side member (321) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (321) may include a second support member (322) that extends to at least a portion of the second space (3201) of the second housing (320).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the first side (3111) and the fourth side (3211) and the third side (3113) and the sixth side (3213) can be slidably coupled to each other.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a rear cover (313) disposed on at least a portion of the first housing (310) at the rear surface (300b). According to one embodiment, the rear cover (313) may be disposed through at least a portion of the first support member (312).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the rear cover (313) may be formed integrally with the first side member (311).

[0116] In one embodiment, the rear cover (313) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. In one embodiment, the rear cover (313) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (311).

[0117] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first support member (312) may be replaced with a rear cover (313). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include another rear cover (e.g., a second rear cover) in the second housing (320) that is disposed on at least a portion of the second support member (322) or that replaces at least a portion of the second support member (322).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (330) may include a first portion (330a) (e.g., a flat portion) and a second portion (330b) (e.g., a bendable portion). For example, the first portion (330a) (e.g., a flat portion) may be arranged so as to be visually visible from the outside at all times. For example, the second portion (330b) (e.g., a bendable portion) may extend from the first portion (330a) and be at least partially accommodated in a second space (3201) of the second housing (320) such that at least a portion thereof is not visible from the outside in a second state (e.g., a retracted state).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the first portion (330a) may be positioned to receive support from the first housing (310).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the second portion (330b) may be arranged to at least partially support the bandable member.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (330) can be extended (e.g., screen expansion) by moving the second housing (320) along a designated first direction (direction ①). The flexible display (330) can be extended from the first portion (330a) while receiving support from the bendable member in a state where the second housing (320) is extended along the designated first direction (direction ①). The flexible display (330) can form substantially the same plane as the first portion (330a) and can be arranged so as to be visible from the outside.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (330) can be retracted (e.g., the screen is reduced) by moving the second housing (320) along a designated second direction (② direction). The second part (330b) of the flexible display (330) can be accommodated in the second space (3201) of the second housing (320) in a state where the second housing (320) is retracted along the designated second direction (② direction) and can be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the electronic device (300) can induce the display area of ​​the flexible display (330) to vary as the second housing (320) is moved in a sliding manner along a designated direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) from the first housing (310).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) can be operated in a sliding manner so that the overall width is variable with respect to each other.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may be configured to have a third width (W3) greater than the first width (W1) by having at least a portion of the bendable member accommodated in the second space (3201) of the second housing (320) move to have an additional second width (W2) in the first state (e.g., the extended state). For example, the flexible display (330) may have a display area substantially corresponding to the first width (W1) in the second state (e.g., the retracted state). The flexible display (330) may have an expanded display area substantially corresponding to the third width (W3) in the first state (e.g., the extended state).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may be configured to have a first width (W1) from the second side (3112) to the fifth side (3212) in a second state (e.g., an inlet state).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the insertion / withdrawal operation of the electronic device (300) may be automatically performed by the drive module. For example, when the electronic device (300) detects a triggering operation for changing from a second state (e.g., an insertion state) to a first state (e.g., an extraction state) in a state in which the drive module is not operated, the electronic device (300) may operate the drive module disposed inside the electronic device (300). For example, when the electronic device (300) detects a triggering operation for changing from a first state (e.g., an extraction state) to a second state (e.g., an insertion state) in a state in which the drive module is not operated, the electronic device (300) may operate the drive module disposed inside the electronic device (300).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the triggering operation of the withdrawal / introduction of the rollable display may include an operation of detecting a movement distance by which the second housing is moved in a push-pull section in a second direction (e.g., direction ②) in which the second housing is to be retracted. For example, the electronic device (300) may be operatively connected to a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) and may include a motor control module for controlling a motor of a drive module (e.g., motor (550) of FIG. 5). The processor (120) may operate or stop the drive module through the motor control module.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include at least one of an audio input device (e.g., a microphone (303)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (306) or a speaker (307)), a sensor module (304, 317), a camera module (a first camera module (305) or a second camera module (316)), a connector port (308), a key input device (not shown), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in a first space (3101) of a first housing (310). In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included. In one embodiment, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in a second space (3201) of a second housing (320).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the acoustic input device may include a microphone (303). In one embodiment, the acoustic input device (e.g., microphone (303)) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The acoustic output device may include, for example, a call receiver (306) and a speaker (307). According to one embodiment, the speaker (307) may be exposed to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the first housing (310) in a first state (e.g., an extended state).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the connector port (308) (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) type C terminal) may be exposed to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the first housing (310) in a first state (e.g., an extended state).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the call receiver (306) may include an operative speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) without a separate speaker hole.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (304, 317) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (300) or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor module (304, 317) may include a first sensor module (304) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front (300a) of the electronic device (300) and / or a second sensor module (317) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear (300b).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (304) may be positioned on the front side (300a) of the electronic device (300), below the flexible display (330) (e.g., lower in the z-axis direction).

[0134] According to one embodiment, a digitizer may be placed below (e.g., lower in the z-axis direction) the flexible display (330).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (304) and / or the second sensor module (317) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a proximity sensor, a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris recognition sensor), a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) sensor, a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor), a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor (e.g., a 6-axis sensor, a geomagnetic sensor), an acceleration sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the camera module may include a first camera module (305) disposed on the front (300a) of the electronic device (300) and a second camera module (316) disposed on the rear (300b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a flash (318) positioned near the second camera module (316). According to one embodiment, the camera modules (305, 316) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, a memory, and / or an image signal processor.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the first camera module (305) may be positioned under the flexible display (330) and configured to capture an object through a portion of an active area of ​​the flexible display (330). According to one embodiment, the flash (318) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

[0138] According to one embodiment, among the camera modules, the first camera module (305) and among the sensor modules (304, 317), some of the sensor modules (304) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display (330). For example, the first camera module (305) or some of the sensor modules (304) may be arranged in the first space (3201) of the first housing (310) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display (330).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module (305) of the flexible display (330) may be formed as a transparent area having a specified transmittance as part of the area displaying content.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (330) may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (e.g., a field of view area) of the first camera module (305) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (330) may include an area having a lower pixel density and / or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (305) may include an under-display camera (UDC).

[0141] According to one embodiment, some sensor modules (304) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display (330) in the internal space of the electronic device (300).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include at least one antenna (A1, A2) electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed in a first space (3101) of a first housing (310).

[0143] According to one embodiment, at least one antenna (A1, A2) may include a first antenna (A1) disposed in an upper region of the electronic device (300) and a second antenna (A2) disposed in a lower region.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may further include at least one additional antenna disposed on the second side (3112) of the first housing (310) and / or the fifth side (3212) of the second housing (320).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the first antenna (A1) may be disposed on the third side (3113). The first antenna (A1) may include a first conductive portion (3114) segmented through at least one non-conductive portion (3115, 3116) on the third side (3113) of the first side member (311).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first conductive portion (3114) may be arranged to be segmented by a first non-conductive portion (3115) and a second non-conductive portion (3116) spaced apart at a specified interval. The first antenna (A1) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1). For example, the first conductive portion (3114) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the second antenna (A2) may be disposed on the first side (3111). The second antenna (A2) may include a second conductive portion (3214) segmented through at least one non-conductive portion (3215, 3216) on the first side (3111) of the first side member (311).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the second conductive portion (3214) may be arranged to be segmented by a third non-conductive portion (3215) and a fourth non-conductive portion (3216) spaced apart at a specified interval. The second antenna (A2) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1). For example, the second conductive portion (3214) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0149] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., about 800 MHz to 6000 MHz) (e.g., a legacy band) via a first conductive portion (3114) of a first antenna (A1) and / or a second conductive portion (3214) of a second antenna (A2).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., a 5G antenna module or antenna structure) disposed in an internal space (e.g., a first space (3101) or a second space (3201)). The at least one antenna module (e.g., a 5G antenna module or antenna structure) may be disposed to transmit and receive wireless signals in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz via another wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0151] An electronic device (300) according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include a driving module disposed in an internal space (e.g., a second space (3201)) for an insertion / withdrawal operation.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) can detect a triggering operation in which the second housing (320) is pressed in a second direction (e.g., direction ②) in which the second housing (320) is to be retracted by a push-pull section when the driving module is not driven and in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state). When the triggering operation is detected, the second housing (320) can be automatically retracted (push and pull-in operation) (e.g., a slide-in operation) through the driving module.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may use a push-pull operation as a triggering operation for driving the drive module. For example, the electronic device (300) may detect a triggering operation in which the second housing (320) is pressed in a second direction (e.g., direction ②) in which the second housing (320) is to be pulled in by a push-pull section when the drive module is not driven and in a second state (e.g., a slide-in state). When the trigger operation is detected, the second housing (320) may be automatically pulled out (e.g., a push and pull-out operation) (e.g., a slide-out operation) through the drive module.

[0154] The electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D may include a touch circuit including a touch sensor and a touch sensor IC (integrated circuit).

[0155] The electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D may include an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen) and a digitizer.

[0156] FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0157] FIGS. 4C and 4D are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a second state (e.g., a slide-in state) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0158] The electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4A to 4D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0159] The electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4A to 4D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0160] The electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4A to 4D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0161] Referring to FIGS. 4A to 4D, an electronic device (400) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing structure (410, 420) and a flexible display (430, flexible display) (e.g., rollable display).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the housing structure (410, 420) may include a first housing (410) and a second housing (420).

[0163] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (400) can vary the display area of ​​the flexible display (430) (e.g., expand or contract) by allowing the first housing (410) and the second housing (420) to slide relative to each other in a designated direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the electronic device (400) can also be configured to induce variation (e.g., expand or contract) of the display area of ​​the flexible display (430) by allowing the first housing (410) and the second housing (420) to slide in a direction perpendicular to the designated direction (e.g., ± x-axis direction).

[0164] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include a first housing (410) (e.g., a first housing structure, a movable part, or a slide housing), a second housing (420) (e.g., a second housing structure, a fixed part, or a base housing) slidably coupled to the first housing (410) in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction), and a flexible display (430) (e.g., a flexible display) (e.g., an expandable display or a stretchable display) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (410) and the second housing (420).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may be configured such that the first housing (410) is pulled out (slide-out) in a first direction (direction ①) (e.g., y-axis direction) or is inserted (slide-in) in a second direction (direction ②) (e.g., -y-axis direction) opposite to the first direction (direction ①) based on the second housing (420) gripped by the user.

[0166] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of a first housing (410) including a first space (4101) may be accommodated in a second space (4201) of a second housing (420), thereby changing into a slide-in state. For example, the change may be from a first state (e.g., a pull-out state) to a second state (e.g., a slide-in state).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include a bendable member (or bendable support member) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) to form a plane at least partially coexisting with at least a portion of the first housing (410) in a slide-out state.

[0168] According to one embodiment, in a slide-in state of the electronic device (400), a bendable member or bendable support member (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) can be at least partially accommodated into a second space (4201) of the second housing (420).

[0169] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (430) may be accommodated in the second space (4201) of the second housing (420) while being supported by the bendable member in the retracted state, thereby being arranged so as to be invisible from the outside.

[0170] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (430) may be positioned so as to be visible from the outside while being supported by a bendable member that forms at least partially the same plane as the first housing (410) in the extended state.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include a first housing (410) including a first side member (411) and a second housing (420) including a second side member (421).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the first side member (411) may include a first side (4111) having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction), a second side (4112) extending from the first side (4111) to have a second length shorter than the first length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (4111) (e.g., x-axis direction), and a third side (4113) extending from the second side (4112) substantially parallel to the first side (4111) and having the first length.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the first side member (411) may be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., metal). For example, the first side member (411) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., polymer).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the first housing (410) may include a first support member (412) extending from at least a portion of the first side member (411) to at least a portion of the first space (4101).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the first support member (412) may be formed integrally with the first side member (411). For example, the first support member (412) may be formed separately from the first side member (411) and structurally connected to the first side member (411).

[0176] In one embodiment, the second side member (421) can correspond at least partially with the first side member (4111). The second side member (421) can include a fourth side member (4211) having a third length, a fifth side member (4212) extending from the fourth side member (4211) in a direction substantially parallel to the second side member (4112) and having a fourth length shorter than the third length, and a sixth side member (4213) extending from the fifth side member (4212) to correspond with the third side member (4113) and having a third length.

[0177] In one embodiment, the second side member (421) may be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., metal). For example, the second side member (421) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., polymer).

[0178] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (421) may include a second support member (422) extending to at least a portion of the second space (4201) of the second housing (420).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the second support member (422) may be formed integrally with the second side member (421). For example, the second support member (422) may be formed separately from the second side member (421) and structurally connected to the second side member (421).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the first side (4111) and the fourth side (4211) can be slidably coupled to each other.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the third side (4113) and the sixth side (4213) can be slidably coupled to each other.

[0182] According to one embodiment, in the inlet state, the first side (4111) can be arranged to overlap the fourth side (4211) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside.

[0183] In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the third side (4113) may be arranged to overlap with the sixth side (4213) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. For example, at least a portion of the first side (4111) and the third side (4113) may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the retracted state.

[0184] According to one embodiment, in the inlet state, the first support member (412) can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside by overlapping the second support member (422).

[0185] According to one embodiment, the first housing (410) may include a first rear cover (413) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (411).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the first rear cover (413) may be arranged in such a way that it is coupled with at least a portion of the first support member (412). For example, the first rear cover (413) may be formed integrally with the first side member (411).

[0187] In one embodiment, the first rear cover (413) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. For example, the first rear cover (413) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (411). For example, at least a portion of the first support member (412) may be replaced by the first rear cover (413).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the second housing (420) may include a second rear cover (423) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (421).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the second rear cover (423) may be arranged in such a way that it is coupled with at least a portion of the second support member (422). For example, the second rear cover (423) may be formed integrally with the second side member (421).

[0190] In one embodiment, the second rear cover (423) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. For example, the second rear cover (423) may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (421). For example, at least a portion of the second support member (422) may be replaced by the second rear cover (423).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (430) may be positioned to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (410) and the second housing (420).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (430) may include a first portion (430a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside and a second portion (430b) (e.g., a bendable portion) extending from the first portion (430a). The second portion (430b) (e.g., the bendable portion) may be at least partially accommodated in a second space (4201) of the second housing (420) so as not to be visible from the outside when in the retracted state.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the first portion (430a) may be arranged to be supported by the first housing (410). The second portion (430b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by the bendable member.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the second part (430b) of the flexible display (430) may extend from the first part (430a) while being supported by the bendable member, while the first housing (410) is pulled out along the first direction (direction ①). The second part (430b) of the flexible display (430) may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part (430a) and be visible from the outside, while the first housing (410) is pulled out along the first direction (direction ①).

[0195] According to one embodiment, the second part (430b) of the flexible display (430) can be accommodated in the second space (4201) of the second housing (420) while the first housing (410) is inserted along the second direction (② direction). The second part (430b) of the flexible display (430) can be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside while the first housing (410) is inserted along the second direction (② direction). Accordingly, the electronic device (400) can have a display area of ​​the flexible display (430) that can be varied (e.g., expanded or reduced) as the first housing (410) is slidably moved along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the second housing (420).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (430) may have a variable length (e.g., expand or contract) in the first direction (direction ①) according to the sliding movement of the first housing (410) relative to the second housing (420). For example, the flexible display (430) may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (430a)) corresponding to the first length (L1) in the retracted state.

[0197] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (430) can slide the first housing (410) by a second length (L2) relative to the second housing (420) in the extended state. The flexible display (430) can correspond to a third length (L3) longer than the first length (L1) in the extended state. The flexible display (430) can expand to have a third display area (e.g., an area including the first portion (430a) and the second portion (430b)) larger than the first display area in the extended state.

[0198] According to one embodiment, in a first state (e.g., a withdrawal state) of the electronic device (400), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (430) visible to the outside may be maximum (e.g., substantially maximum).

[0199] According to one embodiment, in a second state (e.g., a retracted state) of the electronic device (400), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (430) visible to the outside may be minimized (e.g., substantially minimized).

[0200] According to one embodiment, in the third state (e.g., intermediate state) of the electronic device (400), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (430) visible to the outside may be smaller than in the first state (e.g., extended state) and larger than in the second state (e.g., retracted state). For example, in the third state (e.g., intermediate state) of the electronic device (400), the screen size (e.g., screen area) of the flexible display (430) visible to the outside may be smaller than the maximum size (e.g., maximum screen area) and larger than the minimum size (e.g., minimum screen area).

[0201] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include at least one of an audio input device (e.g., a microphone (403-1)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (406) or a speaker (407)), a sensor module (404, 417), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (405) or a second camera module (416)), a connector port (408), a key input device (419), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in a first space (4101) of a first housing (410).

[0202] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (403)) disposed in the second housing (420). In another embodiment, the electronic device (400) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included. In another embodiment, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the second space (4201) of the second housing (420).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the audio input device may include a microphone (403-1). In some embodiments, the audio input device (e.g., microphone (403-1)) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (406) and a speaker (407).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the speaker (407) can be externally exposed at any time, regardless of the inlet / outlet state, through at least one speaker hole formed in the first housing (410) at a location (e.g., the second side (4112)).

[0205] According to one embodiment, the connector port (408) (e.g., a USB (universal serial bus) Type C terminal) may be connected to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the first housing (410) in the extended state. For example, the connector port (408) may be connected to the outside through an opening formed in the second housing and formed to correspond to the connector port hole in the retracted state. For example, the call receiver (406) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (404, 417) may generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (400) or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor module (404, 417) may include a first sensor module (404) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor, an acceleration sensor, a 6-axis sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (400) and / or a second sensor module (417) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (400).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (404) may be positioned on the front of the electronic device (400), below the flexible display (430) (e.g., below in the z-axis direction).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (404) and / or the second sensor module (417) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0209] According to one embodiment, the camera module may include a first camera module (405) disposed on the front of the electronic device (400) and a second camera module (416) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (400).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include a flash (not shown) positioned near the second camera module (416).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (405, 416) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the first camera module (405) may be positioned below (e.g., lower in the z-axis direction) the flexible display (430). The first camera module (405) may be positioned below (e.g., lower in the z-axis direction) the flexible display (430) and configured to capture a subject through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the flexible display (430).

[0213] According to one embodiment, the first camera module (405) among the camera modules may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display (430). Some sensor modules (404) among the sensor modules (404, 417) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display (430). For example, the first camera module (405) or some sensor modules (404) may be arranged in the first space (4201) of the first housing (410) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display (430).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module (405) of the flexible display (430) may be formed as a transparent area having a specified transmittance as part of the display area displaying content.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (430) may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of the first camera module (405) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (430) may include an area with a lower pixel arrangement density and / or lower wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (405) may include an under-display camera (UDC). For example, some sensor modules (404) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display (430) in the internal space of the electronic device (400).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include a bezel antenna (A) disposed through a conductive second side member (421) of a second housing (420). For example, the bezel antenna (A) may include a conductive portion (427) disposed on at least a portion of a fifth side member (4212) and a sixth side member (4213) of the second side member (421) and electrically segmented through at least one segment (4271, 4272) formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., a polymer).

[0217] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in at least one frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz) (e.g., a legacy band or an NR band) specified through a conductive portion (427).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include a side cover (4212a) disposed on the fifth side (4212) to cover at least a portion of at least one segment (4271). For example, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the fourth side (4211), the fifth side (4212), and the sixth side (4213). For example, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the first side (4111), the second side (4112), and the third side (4113) of the first housing (410).

[0219] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., a 5G antenna module or antenna structure). For example, the at least one antenna module (e.g., a 5G antenna module or antenna structure) may be disposed in an internal space (e.g., a first space (4101) or a second space (4201)) of the electronic device (400). The at least one antenna module (e.g., a 5G antenna module or antenna structure) may be disposed to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz through another wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0220] According to one embodiment, the insertion / withdrawal operation of the electronic device (400) may be performed automatically. For example, the insertion / withdrawal operation of the electronic device (400) may be performed through the combination of a drive motor (e.g., a gear drive unit) including a pinion gear and a rack gear. The rack gear may be placed in a first space (4101) of a first housing (410). The drive motor (e.g., a gear drive unit) including a pinion gear may be placed in a second space (4201) of a second housing (420).

[0221] For example, when a processor of an electronic device (400) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) detects a triggering operation for changing from an inlet state to an outlet state, the processor may operate a drive motor disposed inside the electronic device (400).

[0222] For example, when a processor of an electronic device (400) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) detects a triggering operation for changing from a withdrawal state to an intake state, the processor may operate a drive motor disposed inside the electronic device (400).

[0223] For example, a triggering action for a state change (e.g., a change in the input or output state) of the electronic device (400) may include selecting (e.g., touching) an object displayed on the flexible display (430) or operating a physical button (e.g., a key button) included in the electronic device (400).

[0224] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may have a drive motor disposed at an end in the direction of withdrawal (direction ①) closest to the first space (4101) of the first housing (410) in the second space (4201) of the second housing (420). The electronic device (400) may have an electrical connection structure that is electrically connected to a first substrate (e.g., a main substrate) disposed in the first space (4101) through an electrical connection member.

[0225] The electronic device (400) of FIG. 4A may include a touch circuit including a touch sensor and a touch sensor IC (integrated circuit).

[0226] The electronic device (400) of FIG. 4A may include an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen) and a digitizer.

[0227] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating an electronic device (e.g., a sliderable electronic device) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0228] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0229] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0230] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0231] The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4A to 4D, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2, the electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3A to 3D, and the electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4A to 4D) may include a housing structure (510, 520), a flexible display (not shown) (e.g., the flexible display (240) of FIG. 2, the flexible display (330) of FIG. 3A, and the flexible display (430) of FIG. 4A), a first magnet (530), a first sensor unit (540), a motor (550), a second magnet (560), and a second sensor unit (570).

[0233] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include all or at least some components of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 2. For example, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIGS. 1 and 2), a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIGS. 1 and 2), a sensor hub (e.g., sensor hub (210) of FIG. 2), a flexible display (240), and a motor control unit (e.g., motor control unit (260) of FIG. 2).

[0234] According to one embodiment, the housing structure (510, 520) may include a first housing (510) (e.g., the first housing (310), the first housing structure, or the base housing of FIGS. 3A to 3D ) and a second housing (520) (e.g., the second housing (320), the second housing structure, or the slide housing of FIGS. 3A to 3D ).

[0235] According to one embodiment, the flexible display may be positioned to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520).

[0236] According to one embodiment, the first housing (510) and the second housing (520) may be mutually coupled. For example, the second housing (520) may be movably coupled to the first housing (510) in a specified direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction) and within a specified distance.

[0237] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a bendable member (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) that forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the first housing (510) in a first state (e.g., a slide-out state). The bendable member (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) may be at least partially accommodated into an interior space of the second housing (520) in a second state (e.g., a retracted state).

[0238] For example, the coupling relationship (e.g., coupling structure) and sliding operation of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520) may refer to the description of the electronic device (300) referring to FIGS. 3a to 3d.

[0239] For example, the coupling relationship (e.g., coupling structure) and sliding operation of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520) may refer to the description of the electronic device (400) referring to FIGS. 4a to 4d.

[0240] For example, the first state (e.g., withdrawal state), the second state (e.g., insertion state), and the third state (e.g., intermediate state) of the electronic device (500) may refer to the description of the electronic device (300) with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3D.

[0241] For example, the first state (e.g., withdrawal state), the second state (e.g., insertion state), and the third state (e.g., intermediate state) of the electronic device (500) may refer to the description of the electronic device (400) with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4D.

[0242] According to one embodiment, a motor control unit (e.g., a motor control unit (260) of FIG. 2) may drive a motor (550) based on control of a processor (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 2). For example, the motor control unit (260) may drive the motor (550) so that a rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) rotates in a first direction based on control of the processor (120). For example, the motor control unit (260) may drive the motor (550) so that a rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) rotates in a second direction (a direction opposite to the first direction) based on control of the processor (120).

[0243] For example, the motor (550) is configured to provide a driving force for sliding the first housing (510) or the second housing (520) of the electronic device (500), and can rotate according to an input distance value (e.g., a driving signal according to the distance value). For example, the electronic device (500) may include a pinion gear and a rack gear. For example, the rotational shaft (555) of the motor (550) is coupled with the pinion gear, and the pinion gear rotates according to the driving of the motor (550). The rack gear is coupled with the pinion gear, and the rack gear converts the rotational motion of the pinion gear into a linear motion to allow the first housing (510) or the second housing (520) to slide.

[0244] In one embodiment, the first magnet (530) may be positioned (e.g., attached) within the second housing (520). For example, the first magnet (530) may be fixed within the second housing (520), and when the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides), the first magnet (530) may move along with it.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the first sensor unit (540) may include a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., a plurality of slide sensors) and a first printed circuit board (544) on which the plurality of magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., a plurality of slide sensors) are arranged.

[0246] For example, a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) may be arranged to be aligned with the first magnet (530) so as to sense a magnetic change due to movement (e.g., sliding) of the first magnet (530).

[0247] For example, a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) and electronic components for driving the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) may be arranged on the first printed circuit board (544). For example, the first sensor unit (540) may include four magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., four slide sensors). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) may vary depending on the size of the electronic device (500) or the maximum distance (or maximum length) by which the second housing (520) slides.

[0248] For example, the first sensor unit (540) may operate under the control of the processor (120). A magnetic value and a direction in which the magnetic value changes according to the movement (e.g., sliding movement) of the first magnet (530) may be sensed using a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors). The results of sensing the magnetic value by the plurality of magnetic sensors (532) and data on the direction in which the magnetic value changes may be transmitted to the processor (120) through the sensor hub (210).

[0249] For example, the magnetic value according to the movement position of the first magnet (530) may be stored in the memory (130) in the form of a table. For example, the processor (120) may determine the position (e.g., movement distance) and movement direction (e.g., housing unfolding or housing folding) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) using the magnetic value table stored in the memory (130). For example, the processor (120) may determine the housing unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) position (e.g., housing movement distance) based on the magnetic value according to the movement position of the first magnet (530). For example, the processor (120) may determine the housing closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position (e.g., housing movement distance) based on the magnetic value according to the movement position of the first magnet (530).

[0250] According to one embodiment, the second magnet (560) may be positioned on at least a portion of the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550). For example, the second magnet (560) may be fixed to an end of the rotational axis (555) (or at least a portion of the rotational axis (555)). When the rotational axis (555) rotates by driving the motor (550), the second magnet (560) may rotate together.

[0251] According to one embodiment, the second sensor unit (570) may include at least one magnetic sensor (572) (e.g., a motor sensor), and a second printed circuit board (574) on which at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) is arranged.

[0252] For example, at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) may be arranged to be aligned with the second magnet (560) so as to sense a magnetic change according to the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0253] For example, at least one magnetic sensor (572) and electronic components for driving at least one magnetic sensor (572) may be arranged on the second printed circuit board (574). For example, the second sensor unit (570) may include one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and in order to more precisely sense the rotation of the rotation shaft (555), the second sensor unit (570) may include two or more magnetic sensors (572, motor sensors).

[0254] According to one embodiment, the first sensor unit (540) can sense the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position by sliding of the first housing (510) or the second housing (520) of the electronic device (500). For example, as the second housing (520) of the electronic device (500) slides, the first magnet (530) disposed in the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides) together. The plurality of magnetic sensors (542, the plurality of slide sensors) can sense the magnetic value and the direction in which the magnetic value changes according to the movement of the first magnet (530). The sensing result of the magnetic value by the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, the plurality of slide sensors) can be transmitted to the processor (120) through the sensor hub (210). For example, the magnetic values ​​according to the movement position of the first magnet (530) are stored in the memory (130) in the form of a table, and the processor (120) can determine the position (e.g., movement distance of the housing) and movement direction (e.g., unfolding of the housing or folding of the housing) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) using the magnetic value table stored in the memory (130). For example, the processor (120) can determine the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) position of the housing based on the magnetic values ​​according to the movement position of the first magnet (530). For example, the processor (120) can determine the closed (e.g., slide in, retracted) position of the housing based on the magnetic value according to the movement position of the first magnet (530). According to one embodiment, the second sensor unit (570) can sense the unfolded (e.g., slide out, extended) position (e.g., the distance the housing is unfolded) or the closed (e.g., slide in, retracted) position (e.g., the distance the housing is closed) of the housing by the rotational drive of the motor (550). For example, when the motor (550) is driven, the rotation shaft (555) can rotate. The second magnet (560) attached to the rotation shaft (555) of the motor (550) can rotate together.At least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) can sense a magnetic value and a direction in which the magnetic value changes according to the rotation of the second magnet (560). The result of sensing the magnetic value by the at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) can be transmitted to the processor (120) through the sensor hub (210). The processor (120) can determine an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) position of the housing (e.g., a distance by which the housing is unfolded by the rotation of the motor) based on the magnetic value according to the rotation of the second magnet (560). The processor (120) can determine a closing (e.g., slide in, extension) position of the housing (e.g., a distance by which the housing is closed by the rotation of the motor) based on the magnetic value according to the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0255] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) when there is no magnetic force outside the electronic device.

[0256] In FIG. 6, the x-axis may represent a first section (611, section A) in which the housing unfolds (e.g., slides out, expands), a second section (612, section B) in which the housing stops moving, and a third section (613, section C) in which the housing closes (e.g., slides in, contracts). In FIG. 6, the y-axis may represent a sensor measurement value [mm] (e.g., a movement distance measured by a sensor).

[0257] For example, in the first section (611, section A), the housing may be shown to unfold over time by driving the motor (550). In the second section (612, section B), the motor (550) may be stopped, thereby indicating a state in which the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) of the housing has stopped or a state in which the closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the housing has stopped. In the third section (613, section C), the housing may be shown to close over time by driving the motor (550).

[0258] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the electronic device (500) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may use a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) to determine a sliding distance (or a length moved by the housing) of the first housing (510) or the second housing (520) according to unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction).

[0259] The electronic device (500) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may use at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) to determine the sliding distance (or the length the housing moves) of the first housing (510) or the second housing (520) according to unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction).

[0260] An electronic device (500) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may use a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) of a first sensor unit (540) (e.g., a plurality of slide sensors) and at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of a second sensor unit (570) to determine an unfolded (e.g., slide-out, extension) or closed (e.g., slide-in, reduction) position of a housing by considering the influence of an external magnet and / or an external force (e.g., an externally applied force or pressure).

[0261] According to one embodiment, when no magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500), as illustrated in FIG. 6, the magnetic values ​​(610) (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., multiple slide sensors) can have distance values ​​(e.g., distance values ​​stored in memory) corresponding to the magnetic values ​​without distortion.

[0262] For example, in the first section (611, section A) where the second housing (520) moves in the unfolding (e.g., slide-out, extension) direction, the position at which the magnetic value (610) is sensed may change (e.g., change to a distance value corresponding to the magnetic value) according to the movement (e.g., sliding) of the first magnet (530).

[0263] For example, in the second section (612, section B) where the second housing (520) is stopped (fixed), the position where the magnetic value (610) is sensed and the sensed magnetic value can be maintained constant without change as the first magnet (530) is stopped (fixed) without moving.

[0264] For example, in the third section (613, section C) where the second housing (520) moves in a closing (e.g., sliding in, reducing) direction, the position at which the magnetic value (610) is sensed may change (e.g., change to a distance value corresponding to the magnetic value) according to the movement (e.g., sliding) of the first magnet (530).

[0265] For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may calculate a movement distance (e.g., a sliding distance) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) based on the position where the magnetic value (610) is sensed in the first section (611, section A), the position where the magnetic value (610) is sensed in the second section (612, section B), and the position where the magnetic value (610) is sensed in the third section (613, section C).

[0266] For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can calculate the distance and position by which the second housing (520) has moved (e.g., slid) based on the position at which the magnetic value (610) is sensed and the magnetic value (610) in the first section (611, section A). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can calculate the distance and position by which the second housing (520) has moved (e.g., slid) based on the position at which the magnetic value (610) is sensed and the magnetic value (610) in the second section (612, section B). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can calculate the distance and position by which the second housing (520) has moved (e.g., slid) based on the position at which the magnetic value (610) is sensed and the magnetic value (610) in the third section (613, section C).

[0267] For example, the distance the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides) may include the distance the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides out, extends) when it is unfolded (e.g., slides out, extends) or the distance the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides in, extends) when it is closed.

[0268] For example, the position of the second housing (520) may include a position when the second housing (520) is unfolded (e.g., slide out, extended), a position when the second housing (520) is folded (e.g., slide in, collapsed), a position when the second housing (520) is unfolded and then stopped, and / or a position when the second housing (520) is closed and then stopped.

[0269] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) when there is a magnetic force outside the electronic device.

[0270] In FIG. 7, the x-axis may represent a first section (711, section A) in which the housing unfolds (e.g., slides out, expands), a second section (712, section B) in which the housing stops moving, and a third section (713, section C) in which the housing closes (e.g., slides in, contracts). In FIG. 7, the y-axis may represent a sensor measurement value [mm] (e.g., a movement distance measured by a sensor).

[0271] According to one embodiment, in a first section (711, section A), the motor (550) may be driven to rotate in a first direction (e.g., the direction in which the housing unfolds) according to a motor input value, so that the housing may unfold over time. In a second section (712, section B), the operation of the motor (550) may be stopped according to a motor input value, so that the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) of the housing may be stopped or the closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the housing may be stopped. In a third section (713, section C), the motor (550) may be driven to rotate in a second direction (e.g., the direction in which the housing closes) according to a motor input value, so that the housing may be closed over time.

[0272] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 7, according to one embodiment, when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of an electronic device (500), distortion may occur in the magnetic values ​​(710) (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., a plurality of slide sensors).

[0273] For example, in the first section (611, section A) in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding (e.g., slide-out, extension) direction, a magnet may be brought close to the outside of the electronic device (500) and a magnetic force may be applied. If a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) in the first section (711, section A), a distortion (e.g., noise in the sensing magnetic data) may occur in the magnetic value (710) obtained in the first section (711, section A).

[0274] For example, in the second section (712, section B) where the second housing (520) is stopped (fixed), a magnet may be brought close to the outside of the electronic device (500) and a magnetic force may be applied. If a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) in the second section (712, section B), distortion (e.g., noise in the sensing magnetic data) may occur in the magnetic value (710) obtained in the second section (712, section B).

[0275] For example, in the third section (713, section C) where the second housing (520) moves in a closing (e.g., slide-in, retracting) direction, a magnet may come close to the outside of the electronic device (500) and a magnetic force may be applied. If a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) in the third section (713, section C), distortion (e.g., noise in the sensing magnetic data) may occur in the magnetic value (710) obtained in the third section (713, section C).

[0276] In Fig. 7, among the first section (711, section A), the second section (712, section B), and the third section (713, section C), an example is shown where noise (714) occurs in the magnetic value obtained by applying a magnetic force to the electronic device (500) in the second section (712, section B) (e.g., distortion occurs in the sensing data).

[0277] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when no external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device.

[0278] In FIG. 8, the x-axis may represent a first section (811, section A) in which the housing unfolds (e.g., slides out, expands), a second section (812, section B) in which the housing stops moving, and a third section (813, section C) in which the housing closes (e.g., slides in, contracts). In FIG. 8, the y-axis may represent a sliding movement distance [mm] according to a motor input value (e.g., motor rotation speed). Referring to FIGS. 5 and 8, according to one embodiment, in the first section (811, section A), the motor (550) may be driven to rotate in a first direction (e.g., the direction in which the housing unfolds) according to the motor input value, so that the housing may unfold over time. In the second section (812, section B), the operation of the motor (550) may be stopped depending on the motor input value, so that the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) of the housing may be stopped or the closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the housing may be stopped. In the third section (813, section C), the motor (550) may be driven to rotate in the second direction (e.g., the direction in which the housing closes) depending on the motor input value, so that the housing may be closed over time.

[0279] According to one embodiment, when no external force (e.g., external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), the magnetic value (810) (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) when the motor (550) is driven can have a constant value without distortion.

[0280] For example, in section A where the second housing (520) moves in the unfolding (e.g., slide-out, extension) direction, the magnetic value (810) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) may constantly change (e.g., the motor rotates in a direction in which the magnetic value constantly increases) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) attached to the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550).

[0281] For example, in section B where the second housing (520) is stopped (fixed), the second magnet (560) attached to the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) is fixed without rotating, and the magnetic value (810) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) can be maintained constant without change.

[0282] For example, in section C where the second housing (520) moves in a closing (e.g., sliding in, reducing) direction, the magnetic value (810) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) may be constantly changed (e.g., the motor rotates in a direction in which the magnetic value is constantly reduced) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) attached to the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550).

[0283] For example, based on the magnetic value (810) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) in the first section (811, section A), the second section (812, section B), and the third section (813, section C), the electronic device (500) can calculate a movement distance (e.g., sliding distance) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520). The movement (e.g., sliding) distance of the second housing (520) may include the movement distance (e.g., sliding distance) when the second housing (520) is unfolded (e.g., slide out, extension) or the movement distance (e.g., sliding distance) when it is closed (e.g., slide in, reduction).

[0284] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to an electronic device.

[0285] In Fig. 9, the x-axis may represent a first section (811, section A) in which the housing unfolds (e.g., slides out, expands), a second section (812, section B) in which the housing stops moving, and a third section (813, section C) in which the housing closes (e.g., slides in, contracts). In Fig. 9, the y-axis may represent a sliding movement distance [mm] according to a motor input value and an actual sliding movement distance [mm] due to applied pressure. The sliding movement distance [mm] according to the motor input value is represented by a solid line, and the actual sliding movement distance [mm] due to applied pressure is represented by a dotted line.

[0286] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 9, according to one embodiment, when an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), distortion may occur in the magnetic value (910) (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor). According to one embodiment, the motor (550) may be driven to move the second housing (520) in an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) direction or a closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) direction. When an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), even if the motor (550) is driven, the second housing (520) is substantially prevented from moving in an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) direction or a closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) direction. When an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), there may be a difference between the distance that the second housing (520) should move (e.g., slide) due to the motor (550) driving and the distance that the second housing (520) actually moves (e.g., slides). For example, according to the motor input value, the housing should slide and move by approximately 35 [mm], but due to the external force (e.g., an external force or pressure), the housing may actually slide and move by approximately 25 [mm].

[0287] For example, when an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), distortion may occur in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) in the first section (811, section A), the second section (812, section B), and the third section (813, section C). Therefore, when an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), the magnetic value (910) (e.g., magnetic raw data) of at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) according to the driving of the motor (550) may be a limitation in determining the exact distance by which the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides). For example, the housing may not be completely unfolded due to an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) applied to the second section (812, section B). The motor (550) rotates, but the actual sliding distance may be smaller than the sliding distance according to the input value of the motor (e.g., motor rotation speed) due to an external force (force or pressure applied from the outside) applied in the first section (811, section A) or the second section (812, section B). For example, according to the motor input value, the housing should slide about 35 [mm], and thus the first magnetic value (910) should be obtained, but the housing may actually slide about 25 [mm] due to the external force, and thus the second magnetic value (911) may actually be obtained. In this way, a difference may occur between the first magnetic value (910) estimated according to the motor input value and the second magnetic value (911) actually obtained when the housing is unfolded.

[0288] FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) and magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of an electronic device and an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied.

[0289] In FIGS. 10 to 12, the x-axis may represent a first section (1011, section A) in which the housing unfolds (e.g., slides out, expands), a second section (1012, section B) in which the housing stops moving, and a third section (1013, section C) in which the housing closes (e.g., slides in, contracts). In FIG. 10, the y-axis may represent an actual sliding movement distance [mm] according to a motor input value (e.g., motor rotation speed). In FIG. 11, the y-axis may represent an actual sliding movement distance [mm] due to pressure being applied to the electronic device. In FIG. 12, the y-axis may represent a sensor measurement value [mm] (e.g., a movement distance measured by a sensor).

[0290] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 10, when no external force (e.g., external force or pressure) or magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500), the housing can be normally unfolded according to the motor input value. For example, when a motor input value is input so that the housing unfolds by about 35 [mm] in the first section (1011, section A), the motor (550) can be driven to rotate in the first direction (e.g., the direction in which the housing unfolds) according to the motor input value, so that the housing can be slid by about 35 [mm]. When a motor input value is input so that the operation of the motor is stopped in the second section (1012, section B), the operation of the motor (550) is stopped according to the motor input value, so that the movement of the housing can be stopped at a distance in which the housing has slid by about 35 [mm]. When a motor input value is input so that the housing is folded in the third section (section 1013, C), the motor (550) is driven to rotate in the second direction (e.g., the direction in which the housing is closed) according to the motor input value so that the housing can be closed to the initial state (e.g., the initial distance [0 mm]).

[0291] For example, in a case where no external force (e.g., external force or pressure) and no magnetic force are applied to the electronic device (500), distortion may not occur in the first magnetic value (1010) (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) in the first section (1011, section A), the second section (1012, section B), and the third section (1013, section C).

[0292] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 11, when an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), the housing may not be fully unfolded due to the applied external force (external force or pressure). The motor (550) rotates, but the actual sliding distance may be smaller than the sliding distance according to the motor input value (e.g., the number of motor rotations) due to the external force (external force or pressure) applied in the first section (1011, section A).

[0293] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, according to the motor input value, the housing should slide about 35 [mm], and thus the first magnetic value (1010) should be obtained. However, the housing may actually slide about 25 [mm] due to an external force, and thus the second magnetic value (1110) may actually be obtained. In this way, the distance by which the housing actually slides and moves may vary due to an external force (force or pressure applied from the outside) applied to the electronic device (500), and thus the second magnetic value (1110) different from the motor input value (e.g., motor rotation speed) may be obtained. In this case, the distance by which the housing slides (e.g., the position of the housing) can be reliably determined based on the second magnetic value (1110) obtained by the housing actually sliding, rather than the position of the housing according to the motor input value (e.g., motor rotation speed).

[0294] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 12, according to one embodiment, an external magnetic force and an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) may be simultaneously applied to the electronic device (500). When a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500) and an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), distortion may occur in the magnetic value (1210) acquired from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) and the magnetic value acquired by the rotation of at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor).

[0295] For example, when expanding an electronic device (500), a magnet may influence the surroundings, and an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) may occur simultaneously. When mounting an electronic device (500) on a vehicle mount that attaches the electronic device (500) with a magnet, the sliding height may be limited, resulting in a failure in the terminal expansion process. In such cases, an external force and an external magnetic force may occur simultaneously.

[0296] According to one embodiment, for example, when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500) and an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), a distortion (1211, 1212) due to the external magnetic force may occur in the magnetic value (1210) according to the distance that the second housing (520) actually moves (e.g., slides).

[0297] For example, in the first section (1011, section A), a distortion (1211) may occur in the magnetic value (1210) acquired from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, plurality of slide sensors) due to a magnetic force applied to the outside of the electronic device (500). For example, in the second section (1012, section B), although the housing should slide about 35 [mm] according to the motor input value, the housing may actually slide about 25 [mm] due to an external force (e.g., an external force or pressure) applied to the electronic device (500). In reality, the housing slides about 25 [mm] to acquire the magnetic value (1210), and a distortion (1212) may occur in the magnetic value (1210) due to a magnetic force applied to the outside of the electronic device (500).

[0298] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0299] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 13, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can relatively more accurately determine the distance that the housing slides (or the length that the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the housing (510, 520) when a magnetic force is applied from the outside of the electronic device (500) or an external force (e.g., force applied from the outside, pressure applied from the outside) occurs on the electronic device (500). Through this, it is possible to perform motion control according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the flexible electronic device.

[0300] According to one embodiment, operations 1310 to 1350 may be understood to be performed in an electronic device (500).

[0301] According to one embodiment, operations 1310 to 1350 may be understood to be performed in a processor of an electronic device (500) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 2).

[0302] According to one embodiment, in operation 1310, the electronic device (500) can drive a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530). The electronic device (500) can determine whether a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500) by checking for a distortion in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530).

[0303] For example, the electronic device (500) can obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) in a first section (e.g., section 1011, A of FIG. 12) in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding (e.g., slide-out, extension) direction, a second section (e.g., section 2 (1012, B of FIG. 12) in which the second housing (520) is stopped (fixed), and a third section (e.g., section 3 (1013, C of FIG. 12) in which the second housing (520) moves in a closing (e.g., slide-in, reduction) direction. The electronic device (500) can check for distortion of the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained in the first section (1011, A section), the second section (1012, B section), and the third section (1013, C section), and can It is possible to determine whether a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the device (500). The operation of determining whether distortion occurs in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) due to movement of the first magnet (530) and whether an external magnetic force is generated can be referred to the description of FIGS. 6 and 7 and the description of FIG. 14 described below.

[0304] In operation 1310, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 2) may drive a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of a first sensor unit (540) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of a first magnet (530). The processor (120) may determine whether a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500) by checking for distortion in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530).

[0305] For example, the processor (120) can obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) in a first section (1011, section A) in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) direction, a second section (1012, section B) in which the second housing (520) is stopped (fixed), and a third section (1013, section C) in which the second housing (520) moves in a closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) direction. The processor (120) can determine whether a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500) by checking distortion of the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained in the first section (1011, section A), the second section (1012, section B), and the third section (1013, section C). The operation of determining whether distortion occurs in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) and whether an external magnetic force occurs due to the movement of the first magnet (530) can be referred to the description of FIGS. 6 and 7 and the description of FIG. 14 described below.

[0306] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values, magnetic sensor raw data) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) according to movement (e.g., sliding) of a first magnet disposed in a second housing.

[0307] In Fig. 14, the x-axis may represent a measurement range [mm] according to the arrangement of the first magnetic sensors (1410, 1420, 1430, 1440) (e.g., slide sensors) when the first magnetic sensors (1410, 1420, 1430, 1440) are arranged in a row. In Fig. 14, the y-axis may represent a magnetic value [uT] measured by the first magnetic sensors (1410, 1420, 1430, 1440).

[0308] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 14, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can sequentially obtain the first magnetic value (1415), the second magnetic value (1425), the third magnetic value (1435), and the fourth magnetic value (1445) according to the positions of the magnetic sensors (1410, 1420, 1430, 1440).

[0309] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can determine whether an external magnetic force is applied by a magnet being close to the outside. The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can operate (e.g., use) a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530).

[0310] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can obtain a first magnetic value (1415) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) using the first magnetic sensor (1410, the first arranged magnetic sensor). The electronic device (500) can obtain a second magnetic value (1425) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) using the second magnetic sensor (1420, the second arranged magnetic sensor). The electronic device (500) can obtain a third magnetic value (1435) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) using the third magnetic sensor (1430, the third arranged magnetic sensor). The electronic device (500) can obtain the fourth magnetic value (1445) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530) by using the fourth magnetic sensor (1440, the fourth arranged magnetic sensor).

[0311] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can determine the occurrence of an external magnetic force based on the first magnetic value (1415), the second magnetic value (1425), the third magnetic value (1435), and the fourth magnetic value (1445) sequentially acquired according to the positions of the magnetic sensors (1410, 1420, 1430, 1440). For example, if there is a significant difference in the magnetic values ​​temporarily acquired from one or two sensors among the first magnetic value (1415), the second magnetic value (1425), the third magnetic value (1435), and the fourth magnetic value (1445), it can be determined that an external magnetic force has occurred. If, as a result of the determination in operation 1310, no magnetic force is generated outside the electronic device (500), operation 1320 can be performed.

[0312] As a result of the judgment of operation 1310, if a magnetic force is generated (magnetic force is applied) outside the electronic device (500), operation 1330 can be performed.

[0313] According to one embodiment, in operation 1320, the electronic device (500) can operate (e.g., use) a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530). Based on the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530), the electronic device (500) can determine a movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0314] For example, the electronic device (500) can control the operation of the flexible display (e.g., screen control) and the operation of the electronic device (500) based on the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0315] According to one embodiment, in operation 1320, the processor (120) may operate (e.g., use) a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530). Based on the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530), the processor (120) may determine a movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0316] For example, the processor (120) can control the operation of the flexible display (e.g., screen control) and the operation of the electronic device (500) based on the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0317] According to one embodiment, in operation 1330, when a magnetic force is generated outside the electronic device (500) (when a magnetic force is applied), it can be determined whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500). For example, the electronic device (500) can drive at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560). The electronic device (500) can determine whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) by checking for distortion in the magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0318] For example, the electronic device (500) can determine whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) by checking for distortion in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) in the first section (e.g., the first section (1011, section A) of FIGS. 10 to 12), the second section (e.g., the second section (1012, section B) of FIGS. 10 to 12), and the third section (e.g., the third section (1013, section C) of FIGS. 10 to 12). The operation of determining whether distortion occurs in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) and whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) may refer to the descriptions of FIGS. 8 to 12 and the description of FIG. 15 described below.

[0319] According to one embodiment, in operation 1330, when a magnetic force is generated outside the electronic device (500) (when a magnetic force is applied), it can be determined whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500).

[0320] For example, the processor (120) can drive at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) to obtain a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560). The processor (120) can determine whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) by checking for distortion in the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0321] For example, the processor (120) can determine whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) by checking for distortion in the magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) in the first section (1011, section A), the second section (1012, section B), and the third section (1013, section C). The operation of determining whether a distortion occurs in the magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) and whether an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) may refer to the descriptions of FIGS. 8 to 12 and the description of FIG. 15 described below.

[0322] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing magnetic sensing values ​​(1501) (e.g., magnetic sensor raw data) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) according to movement (e.g., sliding) of a first magnet and magnetic sensing values ​​(1502) (e.g., magnetic sensor raw data) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) according to rotation of a second magnet.

[0323] In Fig. 15, the x-axis may represent a measurement range [mm] according to the arrangement of the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) (e.g., slide sensors) when the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) are arranged in a row. In Fig. 15, the y-axis may represent a magnetic value [uT] measured by the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514).

[0324] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 15, according to one embodiment, the first sensor unit (540) may include first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) (e.g., slide sensors). For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may drive the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) of the first sensor unit (540) to obtain a first magnetic value (1501) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the movement of the first magnet (530). The first magnetic value (1501) (e.g., magnetic raw data) of the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) may include the first magnetic value (1521), the second magnetic value (1522), the third magnetic value (1523), and the fourth magnetic value (15245).

[0325] According to one embodiment, the second sensor unit (570) may include a second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor). For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may drive the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) to obtain a second magnetic value (1502) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0326] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) may determine whether a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500) based on a first magnetic value (1501) according to movement of the first magnet (530) obtained from the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) and a second magnetic value (1502) (e.g., magnetic raw data) according to rotation of the second magnet (560) obtained from the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor).

[0327] For example, the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) may be arranged in a row. The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may sequentially obtain the first magnetic value (1521), the second magnetic value (1522), the third magnetic value (1523), and the fourth magnetic value (1524) according to the positions of the magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) arranged in a row. The magnetic values ​​(1521, 1522, 1523, 1524) measured by the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) may change according to the movement (e.g., sliding) of the second housing (520). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may include a mapping table capable of estimating the movement distance and movement direction according to changes in the magnetic values ​​(1521, 1522, 1523, 1524). For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may use the mapping table to calculate the movement distance and movement direction of the second housing (520) according to changes in the magnetic values ​​(1521, 1522, 1523, 1524). For example, if the pattern of the magnetic values ​​of some magnetic sensors is different from the pattern in which the magnetic values ​​(1521, 1522, 1523, 1524) are sequentially displayed, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may determine that an external magnetic force has been generated. For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may obtain a second magnetic value (1502) from a second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor). The second magnetic value (1502) in the form of a sine wave (1530) may be generated according to the rotation of the motor (550). For example, if the motor (550) does not rotate, the magnetic value (1502) may not be generated from the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor).

[0328] For example, if the patterns of the first magnetic value (1501) of the first magnetic sensors (1410, 1420, 1430, 1440) and the second magnetic value (1502) of the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) according to the rotation of the motor (550) are different, it can be determined that an external magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500).

[0329] For example, if the first magnetic value (1501) is generated from the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) while the motor (550) does not rotate and thus the second magnetic value (1502) is not generated, it can be determined that an external magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500).

[0330] For example, in a state where a magnetic value (1510) in the form of a sine wave (1530) is acquired from a second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) by the rotation of a motor (550), it can be checked whether at least one of the first magnetic value (1521) (e.g., magnetic raw data) of the first magnetic sensor (1511, the first placed magnetic sensor), the second magnetic value (1522) (e.g., magnetic raw data) of the second magnetic sensor (1512, the second placed magnetic sensor), the third magnetic value (1523) (e.g., magnetic raw data) of the third magnetic sensor (1513, the third placed magnetic sensor), and the fourth magnetic value (1524) (e.g., magnetic raw data) of the fourth magnetic sensor (1514, the fourth placed magnetic sensor) deviates from a set reference value (threshold). When a magnetic value (1510) in the form of a sine wave (1530) is acquired from a second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor), and at least one of the magnetic values ​​(1521, 1522, 1523, 1524) acquired from the first magnetic sensors (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) deviates from a set threshold, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) may determine that an external magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500). For example, when an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500) while the motor (550) is being driven and the movement (e.g., sliding) of the second housing (520) is restricted, the rotation of the motor (550) may suddenly stop (stall may occur). The electronic device (500) or processor (120) can determine whether electromotive force is generated in the motor (550) and thereby determine whether the rotation of the motor (550) suddenly stops (stalls). If the rotation of the motor (550) suddenly stops (stalls), it can be determined that an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) has been applied to the electronic device (500).

[0331] As a result of the judgment of operation 1330, if a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) and no external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied, operation 1340 can be performed.

[0332] As a result of the judgment of operation 1330, if a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) and an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied, operation 1350 can be performed.

[0333] According to one embodiment, the motor (550) is configured to provide a driving force for sliding a first housing (e.g., a first housing (510) of FIG. 5) or a second housing (e.g., a second housing (520) of FIG. 5) of the electronic device (500), and can rotate according to an input distance value (e.g., a driving signal according to the distance value).

[0334] According to one embodiment, in operation 1340, when a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) and no external force is applied (NO), the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic raw data) obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) are not reliable, and the motor input values ​​are reliable.

[0335] For example, when a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) and no external force is applied, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) based on the motor input value.

[0336] For example, if no external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can trust the motor input value. If no external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device (500), the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) based on the motor input value.

[0337] According to one embodiment, in operation 1350, when a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) and an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) is applied, a distortion may occur in a first magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic value (1501) of FIG. 15) obtained from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) of the first sensor unit (540), and a distortion may occur in a second magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic value (1502) of FIG. 15) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572) of the second sensor unit (570).

[0338] For example, a waveform of one cycle may be generated each time the rotation axis (555) of the motor (550) rotates once. The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may analyze the waveforms of one cycle generated each time the rotation is performed as in the following mathematical expression 1. The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may analyze the waveforms according to the rotation of the rotation axis (555) of the motor (550), so that even when a magnetic force and an external force are simultaneously applied to the electronic device (500), the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) may be relatively more accurately determined.

[0339] [Mathematical Formula 1]

[0340] distance = αN+f(x)+g(y)

[0341] The above mathematical formula 1 is merely an example to aid understanding, and embodiments of the present disclosure may not be limited thereto. For example, the above mathematical formula 1 may be modified, applied, or expanded in various ways.

[0342] In mathematical expression 1, α denotes a function of the distance that the second housing (520) moves per rotation of the rotation axis (555) of the motor (550). f and g denote inverse conversion table values ​​for converting x and y into distances, respectively. N denotes a peak count and the number of rotations of the motor (550). x denotes magnetic data between the start point and the first peak. y denotes magnetic data between the last peak and the end point. For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can relatively accurately calculate the movement distance (e.g., sliding distance) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) using the first magnetic value (1501) and the second magnetic value (1502). Here, the distance by which the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides) may include the distance by which the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides out, expands) or the distance by which the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides in, contracts) when it is closed.

[0343] According to one embodiment, when a magnetic force and an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) are applied to the electronic device (500), the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can analyze the waveform of the first magnetic value (1501) acquired from the first sensor unit (540) and the waveform of the second magnetic value (1502) acquired from the second sensor unit (570) to calculate the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing (520) when it is unfolded (e.g., slide out, expanded) or closed (e.g., slide in, reduced).

[0344] For example, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) can determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) based on the distance value (e.g., drive signal according to the distance value) input to the motor (550) from the last position where no magnetic force was applied.

[0345] For example, if (1) the last position where no magnetic force was applied is 'about 18 mm' and (2) the motor input value input to the motor (550) is 'about -9 mm', the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can determine that the second housing (520) is located at a position where it has moved by a distance of about 9 mm by adding the values ​​(1) and (2). Even if a magnetic force and an external force (e.g., an external force, an external pressure) are applied to the electronic device (500), the unfolded position (or folded position) of the second housing (520) can be relatively accurately calculated.

[0346] For example, if the motor (550) did not rotate but the first magnetic value (1501) occurred, it can be determined that the second housing (520) did not actually move (e.g., slide) but an external magnetic force was applied and the first magnetic value (1501) occurred.

[0347] According to one embodiment, if the second magnetic value (1502) is generated when the motor (550) is not driven (e.g., rotated), it may be determined that an external force has been applied and the second housing (520) has slid. For example, if the second magnetic value (1502) is generated when a driving signal for driving the motor (550) is not generated, it may be determined that an external force has been applied and the second housing (520) has slid. A case where the second housing (520) moves (e.g., slides) when an external force is applied without driving (e.g., rotating) the motor (550) may include a state in which the second housing is opened or closed due to a drop of the electronic device, or a state in which the user opens or closes the second housing by hand.

[0348] For example, the electronic device (500) can control the operation of the flexible display (e.g., screen control) and the operation of the electronic device (500) based on the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0349] According to one embodiment, a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 2) may include (e.g., store) instructions for the electronic device (500) to perform the operations of FIG. 13.

[0350] According to one embodiment, memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 2) may include (e.g., store) instructions for the processor (120) to perform the operations of FIG. 13.

[0351] According to one embodiment, at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 13 may be omitted.

[0352] According to one embodiment, at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 13 may be performed sequentially.

[0353] According to one embodiment, at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 13 may be performed in parallel (simultaneously).

[0354] According to one embodiment, the order in which the operations illustrated in FIG. 13 are performed may be changed.

[0355] Fig. 16 is a diagram showing changes in magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors when a magnetic force is present outside an electronic device. In Fig. 16, the x-axis may represent time (sec), and the y-axis may represent the distance [mm] at which the electronic device is unfolded.

[0356] Referring to FIG. 16, when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of an electronic device (500), the magnetic values ​​(1610, magnetic raw data) obtained from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) may be damaged (e.g., distorted). For example, when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of an electronic device (500), the measured magnetic value (1610) may be damaged (e.g., distorted) in a form in which it decreases or increases compared to the actual magnetic value. FIG. 16 illustrates an example in which the measured magnetic value (1610) decreases compared to the actual magnetic value due to a magnetic force being applied to the outside of an electronic device (500).

[0357] For example, if the magnetic data (1610) is damaged (e.g., distorted), incorrect values ​​may be transmitted (e.g., output) for the movement distance, movement direction, and position at which the second housing (e.g., the second housing (520) of FIG. 5) stops expanding or contracting according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the second housing (520).

[0358] For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the second housing (520) is actually positioned at about 37 mm, but due to the magnetic force applied to the electronic device (500), it may transmit (e.g., output) an incorrect position value as being positioned at about 25 mm.

[0359] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing that the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) change when a magnetic force approaches an electronic device.

[0360] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 17, when a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500), a magnetic value (1610) acquired from at least one magnetic sensor among four magnetic sensors (four slide sensors) may change rapidly. In FIG. 17, a magnetic value (1610) acquired from a first magnetic sensor among a plurality of first magnetic sensors (542) (e.g., the first magnetic sensor (1410) of FIG. 14) is illustrated as an example.

[0361] For example, the plurality of first magnetic sensors (542) may include a three-axis sensor. Since the plurality of first magnetic sensors (542) include a three-axis sensor, the magnetic value (1610) may include an x-axis magnetic value (1611), a y-axis magnetic value (1612), and a z-axis magnetic value (1613). When a magnetic force is applied from the outside of the electronic device (500), the magnetic value (1610) may change rapidly. However, when the y-axis magnetic value (1612) and the z-axis magnetic value (1613) remain constant without change, and the x-axis magnetic value (1611) changes rapidly, it can be known that a magnetic force is applied in the x-axis direction of the electronic device (500).

[0362] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing that the magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensing values) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) remain constant when there is no magnetic force outside the electronic device.

[0363] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 18, a magnetic value (1810) obtained from a first magnetic sensor (e.g., the first magnetic sensor (1410) of FIG. 14) among a plurality of first magnetic sensors (542) is illustrated as an example. The magnetic value (1810) may include a magnetic value (1811) of the x-axis, a magnetic value (1812) of the y-axis, and a magnetic value (1813) of the z-axis.

[0364] For example, when the distance between the first magnet (530) and the first magnetic sensor (1410) is far, the magnetic value (1810a) acquired from the first magnetic sensor (1410) may be small and the change may be small. For example, while the first magnet (530) passes the position of the first magnetic sensor (1410), the magnetic value (1810b) acquired from the first magnetic sensor (1410) may be large and the change may be large. For example, when the second housing (520) moves to the end point and the first magnet (530) leaves the position of the first magnetic sensor (1410), the magnetic value (1810c) acquired from the first magnetic sensor (1410) may be small and the change may be small. An electronic device (500) or processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 2) can recognize that the second housing (520) is unfolded based on changes in magnetic values ​​(1810a, 1810b, 1810c) over time.

[0365] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing that a change (e.g., loss of data in the form of a sine wave) occurs in the waveform of a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) when a magnetic force is present outside the electronic device.

[0366] In Fig. 19, the x-axis represents time (sec), and the y-axis can represent the intensity of the magnetic value measured by the magnetic sensor (e.g., the size of magnetic data).

[0367] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 19, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can perform a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on a time domain waveform of a magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic sensing value) (e.g., a signal (2010) in the time domain of FIG. 20) to obtain a signal in the frequency domain (e.g., a signal (2020) in the frequency domain of FIG. 20).

[0368] For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can perform a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on each of a normal signal (e.g., a normal signal (2020) in the frequency domain of FIG. 20) and a signal containing noise (e.g., a signal containing noise (2110) in the frequency domain of FIG. 21). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can identify the main frequency components of the normal signal (2020) in the frequency domain.

[0369] The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can perform a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on a signal (2110) containing noise in the frequency domain to filter out only the frequency components of the normal signal (2020) in the frequency domain from the signal (2110) containing noise in the frequency domain. By filtering only the frequency components of the normal signal (2020) in the frequency domain from the signal (2110) containing noise in the frequency domain, noise can be removed. By removing noise from the signal (2110) containing noise in the frequency domain, a normal signal (2020) in the frequency domain can be obtained. For example, the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) can obtain a magnetic value (1502) according to the rotation of the second magnet (560) by driving the motor (550). For example, when an external magnet approaches the outside of the electronic device (500) and an external magnetic force is applied (1910), a change (1502a) (e.g., data loss in the form of a sine wave) in the waveform of the magnetic value (1502) (e.g., magnetic sensing value) of the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) may occur. At the time when a magnetic force is applied to the outside of the electronic device (500), the waveform of the magnetic value (1502) (e.g., magnetic sensing value) may change abruptly (1502a). Thereafter, when the external magnet is removed from the outside of the electronic device (500) (1920), the waveform of the magnetic value (1502) of the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) may be restored to its original sine wave form.

[0370] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a magnetic value sensed by a second magnetic sensor (e.g., a motor sensor) according to the driving of a motor as a waveform (2010) in the time domain and a waveform (2020) in the frequency domain.

[0371] In the time domain waveform (2010) of FIG. 20, the x-axis may represent time (sec), and the y-axis may represent data values ​​according to the intensity of the signal measured by the sensor. In the frequency domain waveform (2020), the x-axis may represent time (sec), and the y-axis may represent FFT amplitude.

[0372] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 20, when the second magnet (560) attached to the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) rotates at a constant speed, the magnetic value (e.g., magnetic sensing value) obtained from the second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) may exhibit a constant waveform (e.g., sine waveform).

[0373] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) may convert a magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic sensing value) obtained from a second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) into a waveform (2010) in the time domain and display it when the second magnet (560) attached to the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) rotates at a constant speed.

[0374] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may convert a magnetic value (e.g., a magnetic sensing value) obtained from a second magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) into a waveform (2020) in the frequency domain and display it when the second magnet (560) attached to the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) rotates at a constant speed. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a waveform in a frequency domain where noise occurs by performing a fast Fourier transform (FFT). FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a waveform (e.g., a magnetic value) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., a motor sensor) separated after performing an inverse fast Fourier transform (FFT) on the waveform in the frequency domain where noise occurs. Referring to FIGS. 5, 21, and 22, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can perform a fast Fourier transform (FFT) on a waveform in a time domain containing noise and obtain a waveform in a fast Fourier transform (FFT) frequency domain. The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can separate the waveform (2220) (e.g., magnetic value) of the second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) by performing an inverse fast Fourier transform (FFT) on the waveform in the frequency domain containing the fast Fourier transform (FFT). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can separate only the waveform (2220) of the second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) in the form of a sinusoid by applying the fast Fourier transform (FFT) on the waveform (2210) in the frequency domain containing noise. In Fig. 22, the waveform (2220) of the separated second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) to which the inverse FFT is applied is a waveform generated by the rotation of the second magnet (560).

[0375] For example, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) may perform a fast Fourier transform (FFT) only up to a section where a waveform (2420) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., a motor sensor) separated by an inverse FFT generated by the rotation of the second magnet (560) exists, and may use previously acquired magnetic data thereafter.

[0376] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) can analyze the peaks and valleys of the waveform (2220) of the second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor) to determine how much the motor (550) has rotated (e.g., how much the drive shaft (555) of the motor or the second magnet (560) has rotated).

[0377] For example, a peak of the waveform may be generated each time the motor (550) rotates one turn (the motor's drive shaft (555) or the second magnet (560) rotates one turn). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may determine that the motor (550) has rotated (e.g., the motor's drive shaft (555) or the second magnet (560) has rotated) by the number of peaks of the sine wave.

[0378] Fig. 23 is a diagram showing correction of distortion of magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensor data) of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) with magnetic values ​​(e.g., magnetic sensor data) of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor). In Fig. 23, the x-axis may represent a first section (2311) in which the housing unfolds (e.g., slides out, expands), a second section (2312) in which the housing stops moving, and a third section (2313) in which the housing closes (e.g., slides in, contracts). In Fig. 23, the y-axis may represent a measured magnetic value [uT] from the magnetic sensor.

[0379] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 23, according to one embodiment, when an external magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500), a distortion (2311) may occur in the magnetic values ​​(2310) obtained from a plurality of magnetic sensors (e.g., a plurality of magnetic sensors (542) of FIG. 5, a plurality of slide sensors).

[0380] In Fig. 23, it is shown that a distortion (2311) occurs in a magnetic value (2310) obtained from one of a plurality of magnetic sensors (542). When an external magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) in the first section (2311) where the housing is unfolded (e.g., slide-out, extension), a distortion (2311) occurs in the magnetic value (2310), and when the external magnetic force is removed, the magnetic value (2310) can be restored to its original value.

[0381] According to one embodiment, when an external force of the electronic device (500) is not detected (e.g., sensed) and an external magnetic force is detected (e.g., sensed) in the electronic device (500), the magnetic value (2320) acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) may be used to determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520). For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 2) may count the peak-to-peak of the magnetic value (2320) acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) in a section where distortion (2311) occurs in the magnetic value (2310), thereby calculating the rotational speed of the motor (555). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can relatively more accurately determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) by reverse-calculating the rotational speed of the motor (555). When the magnetic value (2310) returns to a normal range, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can end the correction of the movement distance using the magnetic value (2320) acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570).

[0382] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing how to determine the distance the housing has moved when the user pulls the housing of the electronic device with his or her hand to change the withdrawal or retraction state of the electronic device.

[0383] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 24, the housing (510, 520) of the electronic device (500) can be pulled by the user's hand (2610) to change the withdrawal state or the retraction state of the electronic device (500). Even when the position of the housing (510, 520) is changed by an external force applied to the electronic device (500) (e.g., the user manually moves the housing (510, 520)), the position of the housing (510, 520) can be calculated relatively more accurately.

[0384] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) can determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) based on the magnetic values ​​obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540).

[0385] According to one embodiment, when a user blocks the unfolding of the housing of the electronic device (500) with a magnetic material while the housing is unfolded, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may use the magnetic values ​​obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) and the magnetic values ​​(2520) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) together to determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0386] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) may display movement distance and position data according to unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) on the flexible display through a user interface (UI).

[0387] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing how to determine the distance moved by the housing when the electronic device is dropped to the floor and the withdrawal or retraction state of the electronic device is changed.

[0388] Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 25, the electronic device (500) may be dropped to the floor (2510) and the withdrawal or retraction state of the electronic device (500) may be changed. Even if the position of the housing (510, 520) is changed (e.g., the housing (510, 520) is moved due to the dropping of the electronic device (500)) by an external force applied when the electronic device (500) is dropped, the position of the housing (510, 520) can be calculated relatively more accurately.

[0389] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may use the magnetic values ​​(2510) obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) and the magnetic values ​​(2520) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) together to determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0390] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) can display movement distance and position data according to unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) on the flexible display through a user interface (UI).

[0391] According to one embodiment, when a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) are damaged (or malfunction) due to a drop or impact of the electronic device (500), the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) can be relatively more accurately determined using a magnetic value (e.g., magnetic value (1502) of FIG. 15) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570).

[0392] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (500) is initially booted, the magnetic values ​​of the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) may not be acquired due to an external magnetic force. In this case, the absolute position value of the first magnet (530) using the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) and the magnetic value (2520) acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) may be used together to determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0393] Referring to Table 1, when the length of the second housing (520) that is unfolded is at most about 40 mm, if the motor input value (e.g., driving signal according to distance value) input to the motor (550) and the magnetic value acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) match, the absolute position of the second housing (520) (e.g., the position at which the second housing (520) is unfolded and stopped) can be acquired.

[0394] Step event Position according to motor rotation Position according to motor sensor data Absolute position 1 Slide out 40mm 40mm 40mm

[0395] Referring to Table 2, when the second housing (520) is unfolded to a lesser extent than the position (40 mm) of the 'step 1', the electronic device (500) may not be able to acquire the unfolded absolute position of the second housing (520). When the magnetic data acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) is about 25 mm (e.g., magnetic data corresponding to the second housing (520) being unfolded to about 25 mm), the electronic device (500) may use the magnetic value acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) together to determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520). In step 2, since the distance value (e.g., driving signal according to the distance value) input to the motor (550) is about -40 mm and the data of at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) is about -40 mm, the electronic device (500) can obtain that the absolute position of the second housing (520) is 0 mm.

[0396] For example, even if the distance value (e.g., driving signal according to the distance value) input to the motor (550) in step 1 does not match the data of at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570), if the slide in / out operation of the second housing (250) is performed multiple times, the electronic device (500) can obtain the absolute position of the second housing (520) (e.g., the position at which the second housing (520) is unfolded and stopped).

[0397] Step event Position according to motor rotation Position according to motor sensor data Absolute position 1 Slide out 40mm 25mm Unknown 2 Slide in -40mm -40mm 0mm

[0398] FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 are drawings showing that the position of the housing (e.g., the moving distance of the housing) is determined by comparing the magnetic values ​​of a plurality of first magnetic sensors (e.g., slide sensors) with the magnetic values ​​of a second magnetic sensor (e.g., motor sensor).

[0399] In FIG. 26, the x-axis may represent time (sec), and the y-axis may represent a magnetic value [uT] acquired from a magnetic sensor. Referring to FIG. 5 and FIG. 26, an electronic device (500) or a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 2) may compare a magnetic value (2610) acquired from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of a first sensor unit (540) and a magnetic value (2710) acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor) of a second sensor unit (570), thereby determining (e.g., distinguishing) whether the second housing (520) was moved by a user's hand or whether noise was generated by an external magnetic force.

[0400] For example, it may be detected (e.g., sensed) that the position of the second housing (520) has changed from about 37 mm to about 25 mm. It is assumed that the motor (550) has rotated 5 times when the position of the second housing (520) has changed from about 37 mm to about 25 mm.

[0401] According to one embodiment, when a magnetic value (2610) acquired from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of a first sensor unit (540) is maintained constant (2611) and an external magnetic force is applied at a first time point (t1), a distortion occurs (2612) in the magnetic value, so that it is possible to detect (e.g., sense) that the magnetic value (2610) has changed abruptly. According to one embodiment, when an external magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) at a first time point (t1) and a distortion occurs (2612) in the magnetic value (2610) acquired from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors), a magnetic value acquired from at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor) of a second sensor unit (570) may exhibit five sine waveforms (e.g., a waveform generated when a motor (550) rotates five times). The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) may determine that noise due to an external magnetic force has occurred by comparing the magnetic value (2810) obtained from the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, the plurality of slide sensors) of FIG. 28 with the magnetic value (2910) obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, the motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) of FIG. 29. When the electronic device (500) or the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 2) determines that an external magnetic force has been applied, the electronic device (500) or the processor may determine the position of the second housing (520) relatively more accurately by using the magnetic value obtained from at least one magnetic sensor (572, the motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570). FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating determining the position of the housing (e.g., the moving distance of the housing) by reflecting the magnetic value of the second magnetic sensor (e.g., the motor sensor) in a section where the rotation speed of the motor increases and a section where the rotation speed of the motor decreases.

[0402] In Fig. 27, the x-axis may represent time (sec), and the y-axis may represent motor speed (e.g., rotation speed of the motor).

[0403] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 27, according to one embodiment, the memory (the memory (130) of FIG. 2) may include (e.g., store) a mapping table for measuring a movement distance (e.g., a sliding distance) of the second housing (520) using first magnetic values ​​acquired from a plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540). For example, assuming that the motor (550) rotates at a constant speed, the mapping table for measuring a movement distance (e.g., a sliding distance) of the second housing (520) may be generated.

[0404] For example, in the second section (2712) (e.g., constant speed section) in which the motor (550) rotates at a constant speed, the accuracy of measuring the movement distance (e.g., sliding distance) of the second housing (520) using the mapping table may be high. On the other hand, in the first section (2711) (e.g., starting section) in which the rotation speed of the motor (550) increases, acceleration occurs, and in the third section (2713) (e.g., ending section) in which the rotation speed of the motor (550) decreases, deceleration occurs, and thus the accuracy of measuring the movement distance (e.g., sliding distance) of the second housing (520) using the mapping table may decrease.

[0405] For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) by reflecting the magnetic value of at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) that senses the rotation of the second magnet (560) in the first section (2711) (e.g., start section) and the third section (2713) (e.g., end section) in which the motor (550) does not rotate at a constant speed.

[0406] For example, when the electronic device (500) is booted and the slide in / out operation of the electronic device (500) is performed multiple times, a point where the distance value input to the motor (550) (e.g., a driving signal according to the distance value) and the magnetic value of at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) match can be obtained. The electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can relatively accurately determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, expansion) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520) based on the point where the motor input value input to the motor (550) and the magnetic value of at least one magnetic sensor (572, motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) match.

[0407] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) or processor (120) may store the magnetic values ​​of the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) and the magnetic values ​​of at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) in the form of a mapping table in a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 2).

[0408] For example, the electronic device (500) or the processor (120) can combine the magnetic values ​​of the plurality of magnetic sensors (542, a plurality of slide sensors) of the first sensor unit (540) in the form of a mapping table and the magnetic value of at least one magnetic sensor (572, a motor sensor) of the second sensor unit (570) to distinguish the influence of an external magnetic force and / or the influence of an external force, and relatively accurately determine the movement distance and position according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the second housing (520).

[0409] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a first housing (510), a second housing (520) slidably coupled with the first housing (510) along a first direction, a driving motor (550) configured to provide a driving force for sliding at least one of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520), and to rotate a rotation shaft (555) according to an input distance value, a first magnet (530) disposed inside the second housing (520) and moving together with the second housing, a second magnet (560) disposed on the rotation shaft (555) and rotating together with the rotation shaft (555), a sliding sensor unit (540) that senses a magnetic force due to movement of the first magnet (530) and generates a first sensing value, a motor sensor unit (570) that senses a magnetic force due to rotation of the second magnet (560) and generates a second sensing value, the driving motor (550), the sliding It may include a sensor unit (540), at least one processor (120) that controls the operation of the motor sensor unit (570), and a memory (130) including instructions. When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (500) may determine whether an external magnetic force is generated based on a first sensing value from the sliding sensor unit (540). When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (500) may calculate a sliding distance of the second housing (520) based on the first sensing value when the result of determining whether an external magnetic force is generated indicates that no external magnetic force is generated.

[0410] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine whether an external magnetic force or external force is generated by comparing the first sensing value and the second sensing value.

[0411] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (500) can determine whether an external force has occurred based on a second sensing value from the motor sensor unit (570) when the determination result of whether an external magnetic force has occurred indicates that an external magnetic force has occurred. When the determination result of whether an external force has occurred indicates that no external force has occurred, the sliding distance of the second housing (520) can be calculated based on a distance value input to the driving motor (550).

[0412] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can calculate a sliding distance of the second housing (520) by reflecting the first sensing value when an external force is determined to have occurred as a result of determining whether an external force has occurred.

[0413] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can obtain the first sensing value and the second sensing value in a first section in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding direction, a second section in which the second housing (520) stops moving (is fixed), and a third section in which the second housing (520) moves in a closing direction. The occurrence of distortion in the first sensing value and the second sensing value in the first section, the second section, and the third section can be detected.

[0414] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine that a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on a distortion detected in the first sensing value.

[0415] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine a movement direction and a movement distance of the second housing based on a distance value input to the driving motor (550) when a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500). An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine that an external force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on a distortion detected in the second sensing value.

[0416] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine a movement direction and movement distance of the second housing based on the first sensing value obtained from the sliding sensor unit (540) when an external force is applied to the electronic device (500).

[0417] An electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing by reflecting the first sensing value acquired from the sliding sensor unit (540) in a section where an external force is applied when a magnetic force and an external force are applied to the electronic device (500), and by reflecting the second sensing value acquired from the motor sensor unit (570) in a section where a magnetic force is applied.

[0418] The sliding sensor unit (540) of the electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of magnetic sensors (542).

[0419] The motor sensor unit (570) of the electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one magnetic sensor (572).

[0420] In an operating method of an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (500) may include a driving motor (550) configured to provide a driving force for sliding at least one of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520), and to rotate a rotational axis (555) according to an input distance value. The operating method may generate a first sensing value by sensing a magnetic force caused by the movement of a first magnet (530) that is disposed in the second housing and moves together with the first housing. The operating method may generate a second sensing value by sensing a magnetic force caused by the rotation of a second magnet (560) that is disposed in the rotational axis (555) of the motor (550) and rotates together with the rotational axis (555). The operating method may determine whether an external magnetic force is generated based on the first sensing value from the sliding sensor unit (540) of the electronic device (500). The above operating method can calculate the sliding distance of the second housing (520) based on the first sensing value when the result of determining whether an external magnetic force has occurred is that no external magnetic force has occurred.

[0421] The operating method of the electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine whether an external magnetic force or external force is generated by comparing the first sensing value and the second sensing value.

[0422] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating an electronic device (500) may determine whether an external force has occurred based on the second sensing value if the determination result of whether an external magnetic force has occurred indicates that an external magnetic force has occurred. If the determination result of whether an external force has occurred indicates that no external force has occurred, the sliding distance of the second housing (520) may be calculated based on the distance value input to the driving motor (550).

[0423] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an operating method of an electronic device (500) can calculate a sliding distance of the second housing (520) by reflecting the first sensing value when an external force is generated as a result of determining whether an external force has occurred.

[0424] The operating method of the electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can acquire the first sensing value and the second sensing value in a first section in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding direction, a second section in which the second housing (520) stops moving (is fixed), and a third section in which the second housing (520) moves in a closing direction. The occurrence of distortion in the first sensing value and the second sensing value in the first section, the second section, and the third section can be detected.

[0425] A method of operating an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine that a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on the detection of a distortion in the first sensing value.

[0426] A method of operating an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine that an external force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on a distortion detected in the second sensing value.

[0427] A method of operating an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine that an external force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on a distortion detected in the second sensing value.

[0428] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an operating method of an electronic device (500) can determine a movement direction and a movement distance of the second housing based on the first sensing value obtained from the sliding sensor unit (540) when an external force is applied to the electronic device (500).

[0429] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a magnetic force and an external force are applied to the electronic device (500), the operating method can determine the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing by reflecting the first sensing value acquired from the sliding sensor unit (540) in a section where the external force is applied, and reflecting the second sensing value acquired from the motor sensor unit (570) in a section where the magnetic force is applied.

[0430] An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can relatively more accurately determine the distance that the housing slides (or the length that the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) of the housing, even when a magnetic force is applied from outside the electronic device or an external force (e.g., external force, external pressure) is applied to the electronic device.

[0431] An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof capable of determining an unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of a housing by considering the influence of an external magnet and / or an external force (e.g., an externally applied force or pressure), and controlling an operation (e.g., screen control) of a flexible display7 based on the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, reduction) position of the housing.

[0432] An electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can perform operation control according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of a flexible electronic device by relatively more accurately determining the distance that the housing slides (or the length that the housing moves) according to the unfolding (e.g., slide out, extension) or closing (e.g., slide in, contraction) of the housing, even when a magnetic force is applied from the outside of the electronic device or an external force (e.g., force applied from the outside, pressure applied from the outside) is generated on the electronic device.

[0433] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0434] Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed herein 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 disclosed herein are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0435] The embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the item, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among 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 component (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.

[0436] 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, for example. 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).

[0437] 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.

[0438] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0439] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In a slidable electronic device (500), First housing (510); A second housing (520) slidably coupled to the first housing (510) along the first direction; A driving motor (550) configured to provide a driving force for sliding at least one of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520), and to rotate a rotation shaft (555) according to an input distance value; A first magnet (530) positioned inside the second housing (520) and moving together with the second housing; A second magnet (560) arranged on the rotation axis (555) and rotating together with the rotation axis (555); A sliding sensor unit (540) that senses the magnetic force caused by the movement of the first magnet (530) and generates a first sensing value; A motor sensor unit (570) that senses the magnetic force caused by the rotation of the second magnet (560) and generates a second sensing value; At least one processor (120) that controls the operation of the driving motor (550), the sliding sensor unit (540), and the motor sensor unit (570); and A memory (130) containing instructions; When the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), the electronic device (500): Based on the first sensing value from the above sliding sensor unit (540), it is determined whether an external magnetic force is generated, If the result of determining whether an external magnetic force has occurred is that no external magnetic force has occurred, the sliding distance of the second housing (520) is calculated based on the first sensing value. Electronic devices.

2. In paragraph 1, Comparing the first sensing value and the second sensing value to determine whether an external magnetic force or external force has occurred, Electronic devices.

3. In paragraph 1, If an external magnetic force is generated as a result of determining whether an external magnetic force is generated, Based on the second sensing value from the above motor sensor unit (570), it is determined whether an external force has occurred, If the result of determining whether an external force has occurred is that no external force has occurred, the sliding distance of the second housing (520) is calculated based on the distance value input to the driving motor (550). Electronic devices.

4. In paragraph 3, If an external force occurs as a result of determining whether an external force has occurred, Calculating the sliding distance of the second housing (520) by reflecting the first sensing value above, Electronic devices.

5. In paragraph 4, In a first section in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding direction, a second section in which the second housing (520) stops moving, and a third section in which the second housing (520) moves in a closing direction, the first sensing value and the second sensing value are acquired, Detecting the occurrence of distortion of the first sensing value and the second sensing value in the first section, the second section, and the third section, Electronic devices.

6. In paragraph 5, It is determined that a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on the detection of distortion in the first sensing value. Electronic devices.

7. In paragraph 6, When a magnetic force is applied to the electronic device (500), the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing are determined based on the distance value input to the driving motor (550). Electronic devices.

8. In paragraph 6, It is determined that an external force is applied to the electronic device (500) based on the detection of distortion in the second sensing value. Electronic devices.

9. In paragraph 8, When an external force is applied to the electronic device (500), the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing are determined based on the first sensing value obtained from the sliding sensor unit (540). Electronic devices.

10. In paragraph 8, When a magnetic force and an external force are applied to the electronic device (500), the first sensing value obtained from the sliding sensor unit (540) is reflected in the section where the external force is applied, and the second sensing value obtained from the motor sensor unit (570) is reflected in the section where the magnetic force is applied to determine the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing. Electronic devices.

11. In a method of operating an electronic device (500) including a first housing (510) and a second housing (520) coupled to slide, The electronic device (500) is configured to provide a driving force for sliding at least one of the first housing (510) and the second housing (520), and includes a driving motor (550) that rotates a rotational axis (555) according to an input distance value. The above method of operation is, A first sensing value is generated by sensing the magnetic force caused by the movement of a first magnet (530) that is placed in the second housing and moves together with the first housing, A second sensing value is generated by sensing the magnetic force caused by the rotation of a second magnet (560) that is placed on the rotation axis (555) of the above motor (550) and rotates together with the rotation axis (555). Based on the first sensing value from the sliding sensor unit (540) of the electronic device (500), it is determined whether an external magnetic force is generated, If the result of determining whether an external magnetic force has occurred is that no external magnetic force has occurred, the sliding distance of the second housing (520) is calculated based on the first sensing value. How an electronic device operates.

12. In paragraph 11, Comparing the first sensing value and the second sensing value to determine whether an external magnetic force or external force has occurred, How an electronic device operates.

13. In paragraph 11, If an external magnetic force is generated as a result of determining whether an external magnetic force is generated, Based on the second sensing value, determine whether an external force has occurred, If the result of determining whether an external force has occurred is that no external force has occurred, the sliding distance of the second housing (520) is calculated based on the distance value input to the driving motor (550). How an electronic device operates.

14. In paragraph 13, If an external force occurs as a result of determining whether an external force has occurred, Calculating the sliding distance of the second housing (520) by reflecting the first sensing value above, How an electronic device operates.

15. In paragraph 14, In a first section in which the second housing (520) moves in an unfolding direction, a second section in which the second housing (520) stops moving (is fixed), and a third section in which the second housing (520) moves in a closing direction, the first sensing value and the second sensing value are acquired, Detecting the occurrence of distortion of the first sensing value and the second sensing value in the first section, the second section, and the third section, How an electronic device operates.

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