Cover plate including plurality of layers and electronic device including same

Abstract

This electronic device comprises a cover plate. The cover plate comprises: a base plate exposed to the outside of the electronic device; and a film having a rectangular shape including long and short sides and attached to the rear surface of the base plate opposite the front surface of the base plate exposed to the outside of the electronic device. The film includes a plurality of patterns arranged to be inclined with respect to the long sides. The length of the portions in which one or more patterns in contact with the long sides among the plurality of patterns are in contact with the long sides is 0.4 mm or less. The inclination of the plurality of patterns with respect to the long sides is based on the width of the plurality of patterns and the length.

Description

Cover plate including multiple patterns and electronic device including the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cover plate including a plurality of patterns and an electronic device including the same.

[0002] An electronic device may include a cover plate forming the rear surface of the electronic device. Since the cover plate is exposed to the exterior of the electronic device, it may be visible to the user. The cover plate may include a film comprising a plurality of patterns that create a visual effect by reflecting or refraction of light. When light is reflected by the plurality of patterns, a visual effect is created, thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the electronic device.

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

[0004] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a cover plate defining at least a portion of a rear surface of the electronic device. The cover plate may include a base plate exposed to the outside of the electronic device. The cover plate may have a rectangular shape including long sides and short sides, and may include a film attached to a rear surface of the base plate opposite a front surface of the base plate exposed to the outside of the electronic device. The film may include a plurality of patterns arranged to have an inclination with respect to the long side. The plurality of patterns may be parallel to each other. The plurality of patterns may each have a constant width. Among the plurality of patterns, a length of a portion of one or more patterns in contact with the long side may be 0.4 mm or less. The inclination of the plurality of patterns with respect to the long side may be based on the width and the length of the plurality of patterns.

[0005] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a cover plate defining at least a portion of a rear surface of the electronic device. The cover plate may include a base plate exposed to the exterior of the electronic device. The cover plate may have a rectangular shape including long sides and short sides, and may include a film attached to a rear surface of the base plate opposite a front surface of the base plate exposed to the exterior of the electronic device. The film may include a plurality of patterns arranged to have an incline with respect to the long side. The plurality of patterns may be in contact with the long side and the short side.

[0006] A cover plate is provided. The cover plate may include a base plate. The cover plate may have a rectangular shape including long sides and short sides, and may include a film attached to a rear surface of the base plate. The film may include a plurality of patterns arranged to have an inclination with respect to the long side. The plurality of patterns may be parallel to each other. The plurality of patterns may each have a constant width. Among the plurality of patterns, a length of a portion of one or more patterns in contact with the long side may be 0.4 mm or less. The inclination of the plurality of patterns with respect to the long side may be based on the width and the length of the plurality of patterns.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0008] Figure 2 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4A illustrates a cover plate of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of a cover plate according to one embodiment taken along line A-A' of FIG. 4a.

[0012] Figure 4c illustrates multiple patterns of lenticular type.

[0013] Figure 4d illustrates multiple patterns of prism type.

[0014] Figure 5a illustrates a film according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 5b is a drawing showing a light formation phenomenon by a film.

[0016] Figure 5c illustrates a cover plate exhibiting a light condensation phenomenon.

[0017] Figures 6a and 6b illustrate multiple patterns of a film according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6c illustrates a film according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 6d illustrates a film according to one embodiment comprising a plurality of patterns having different widths.

[0020] Figure 7 illustrates a cover plate according to one embodiment and cover plates according to a comparative example.

[0021] Figure 8 is a graph showing the amount of light reflected according to the tilt angle of multiple patterns.

[0022] Figures 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 illustrate cover plates according to various embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 14A illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 14b illustrates the rear side of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0026] 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)).

[0027] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0028] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, 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.

[0029] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0030] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0031] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0032] 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.

[0033] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0034] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0035] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0036] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0037] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0038] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0039] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0040] 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).

[0041] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0042] 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).

[0043] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0044] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0045] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0046] 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)).

[0047] 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.

[0048] Figure 2 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing assembly (210) forming an exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the housing assembly (210) may include a first side (or front side) (200A), a second side (or back side) (200B), and a third side (or side side) (200C) surrounding a space between the first side (200A) and the second side (200B).

[0050] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a display (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1). The display (201) may include a substantially transparent window (e.g., a window (201b) of FIG. 3). The window (201b) may form at least a portion of the first surface (200A). For example, the window (201b) may include, but is not limited to, a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers.

[0051] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a substantially opaque cover plate (211). According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) may form at least a portion of the second surface (200B). According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials.

[0052] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a peripheral part (218). The peripheral part (218) may be combined with a window (201b) and / or a cover plate (211) to form at least a portion of a third side (200C) of the electronic device (101). For example, the peripheral part (218) may form the entire third side (200C) of the electronic device (101). For example, the peripheral part (218) may form the third side (200C) of the electronic device (101) together with the window (201b) and / or the cover plate (211).

[0053] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include at least one of a display (201), an audio module (203, 204, 207), a sensor module (not shown), a camera module (205, 212, 213), a key input device (217), a light-emitting element (not shown), and / or a connector hole (208). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the above components (e.g., the key input device (217) or the light-emitting element (not shown)) or may additionally include other components.

[0054] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (201) may be viewed through a window (201b) forming the first surface (200A). In one embodiment, the display (201) may include a display panel (e.g., display panel (201a) of FIG. 3) disposed on the back surface of the window (201b).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may include a display area (201A). According to one embodiment, the display (201) may provide visual information to a user through the display area (201A).

[0056] In one embodiment, the display area (201A) may include a sensing area (201B) configured to acquire biometric information of the user. Here, the meaning of "the display area (201A) includes the sensing area (201B)" may be understood to mean that at least a portion of the sensing area (201B) may overlap the display area (201A). For example, the sensing area (201B) may be an area capable of displaying visual information by the display (201) like other areas of the display area (201A) and additionally capable of acquiring biometric information of the user (e.g., a fingerprint). In one embodiment, the sensing area (201B) may also be formed in the key input device (217).

[0057] In one embodiment, the display (201) may include an area where a first camera module (205) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1) is positioned. In one embodiment, an opening is formed in the area of ​​the display (201), and the first camera module (205) (e.g., a punch hole camera) may be at least partially positioned within the opening so as to face the first surface (200A). For example, the display area (201A) may surround at least a portion of an edge of the opening. In one embodiment, the first camera module (205) (e.g., an under display camera (UDC)) may be positioned under the display (201) so as to overlap the area of ​​the display (201). For example, the display (201) can provide visual information to the user through the above area, and additionally, the first camera module (205) can obtain an image corresponding to a direction toward the first surface (200A) through the above area of ​​the display (201).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the audio module (203, 204, 207) (e.g., the audio module (170) of FIG. 1) may include a microphone hole (203, 204) and / or a speaker hole (207).

[0060] According to one embodiment, the microphone holes (203, 204) may include a first microphone hole (203) formed in a portion of the third surface (200C) and / or a second microphone hole (204) formed in a portion of the second surface (200B). A microphone (not shown) for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone holes (203, 204). The microphone may include multiple microphones to detect the direction of the sound.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the second microphone hole (204) formed in a portion of the second surface (200B) may be positioned adjacent to the camera module (205, 212, 213). For example, the second microphone hole (204) may acquire sound according to the operation of the camera module (205, 212, 213). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0062] In one embodiment, the speaker hole (207) may include an external speaker hole (207) and a call receiver hole (not shown). The external speaker hole (207) may be formed in a part of the third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the external speaker hole (207) may be implemented as a single hole with the microphone hole (203). Although not shown, the call receiver hole (not shown) may be formed in another part of the third surface (200C). For example, the call receiver hole may be formed on the opposite side of the external speaker hole (207) on the third surface (200C). For example, based on the city of FIG. 2, the external speaker hole (207) may be formed on the third surface (200C) corresponding to the lower part of the electronic device (101), and the call receiver hole may be formed on the third surface (200C) corresponding to the upper part of the electronic device (101). However, this is not limited thereto, and according to one embodiment, the call receiver hole may be formed at a location other than the third surface (200C). For example, the call receiver hole may be formed by a spaced space between the display (201) and the edge part (218).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one speaker (not shown) configured to output sound to the outside of the housing assembly (210) through an external speaker hole (207) and / or a call receiver hole (not shown).

[0064] According to one embodiment, a sensor module (not shown) (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an HRM sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0065] According to one embodiment, a camera module (205, 212, 213) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) may include a first camera module (205) arranged to face a first side (200A) of an electronic device (101), a second camera module (212) arranged to face a second side (200B), and a flash (213).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the second camera module (212) may include multiple cameras (e.g., dual cameras, triple cameras, or quad cameras). However, the second camera module (212) is not necessarily limited to including multiple cameras and may include a single camera.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the first camera module (205) and the second camera module (212) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors.

[0068] In one embodiment, the flash (213) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one embodiment, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be arranged on one side of the electronic device (101).

[0069] According to one embodiment, a key input device (217) (e.g., input module (150) of FIG. 1) may be disposed on a third side (200C) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the key input devices (217), and the key input devices (217) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (201).

[0070] According to one embodiment, a connector hole (208) may be formed on the third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101) so that a connector of an external device can be accommodated. A connection terminal (e.g., a connection terminal (178) of FIG. 1) electrically connected to the connector of the external device may be arranged within the connector hole (208). The electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an interface module (e.g., an interface (177) of FIG. 1) for processing an electrical signal transmitted and received through the connection terminal.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the edge part (218) may include a vent hole (206). For example, air outside the housing assembly (210) may be introduced into the housing assembly (210) through the vent hole (206). For example, air inside the housing assembly (210) may be discharged out of the housing assembly (210) through the vent hole (206). The location of the vent hole (206) is not limited to the location illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a light-emitting element (not shown). For example, the light-emitting element (not shown) may be disposed on a first surface (200A) of the housing assembly (210). The light-emitting element (not shown) may provide status information of the electronic device (101) in the form of light. According to one embodiment, the light-emitting element (not shown) may provide a light source that is linked to the operation of the first camera module (205). For example, the light-emitting element (not shown) may include an LED, an IR LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0073] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0074] In the following, redundant descriptions of configurations having the same reference numerals as the configurations described above are omitted.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an edge part (218), a bracket (243), a printed circuit board (250), a support member (260), and / or a battery (270). The printed circuit board (250) may include a first printed circuit board (251), which is a main board, and a second printed circuit board (252), which is a sub board.

[0076] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an edge part (218) forming an exterior of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a third surface (200C) of FIG. 2) and a bracket (243) coupled to the inner side of the edge part (218). According to one embodiment, the edge part (218) and the bracket (243) may be disposed between a display (201) and a cover plate (211). For example, the edge part (218) may surround a space between the cover plate (211) and the display (201). A window (201b) may be attached to the edge part (218).

[0077] In one embodiment, the bracket (243) may support or accommodate other components included in the electronic device (101). For example, a display (201) may be disposed on one side of the bracket (243) facing one direction (e.g., +z direction), and a portion of the display (201) may be supported by the bracket (243). For example, a first printed circuit board (251), a second printed circuit board (252), a battery (270), and a second camera module (212) may be disposed on the other side of the bracket (243) facing the opposite direction (e.g., -z direction). For example, the first printed circuit board (251), the second printed circuit board (252), the battery (270), and the second camera module (212) may be respectively seated in recesses defined by the edge part (218) and / or the bracket (243).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (251), the second printed circuit board (252), and the battery (270) may be respectively coupled to the bracket (243). For example, the first printed circuit board (251) and the second printed circuit board (252) may be fixedly disposed on the bracket (243) through a coupling member such as a screw. For example, the battery (270) may be fixedly disposed on the bracket (243) through an adhesive member (e.g., double-sided tape). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described examples.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the support member (260) may be disposed between the first printed circuit board (251) and the cover plate (211). According to one embodiment, the support member (260) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (251). For example, the support member (260) may be disposed on a surface of the first printed circuit board (251) facing the -z direction.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the support member (260) may at least partially overlap the first printed circuit board (251) with respect to the z-axis. According to one embodiment, the support member (260) may cover at least a portion of the first printed circuit board (251). Through this, the support member (260) may protect the first printed circuit board (251) from physical impact or prevent detachment of a connector coupled to the first printed circuit board (251).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the support member (260) may be fixedly positioned to the first printed circuit board (251) via a joining member (e.g., a screw), or may be joined to the bracket (243) together with the first printed circuit board (251) via the joining member.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may be positioned between a bracket (243) and a window (201b). For example, the window (201b) may be positioned on one side (e.g., in the +z direction) of the display panel (201a), and the bracket (243) may be positioned on the other side (e.g., in the -z direction).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the window (201b) may be coupled with the display panel (201a). For example, the window (201b) and the display panel (201a) may be adhered to each other through an optical adhesive material (e.g., optically clear adhesive (OCA) or optically clear resin (OCR)) interposed therebetween.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the window (201b) may be coupled with the edge part (218). For example, the window (201b) may include an outer portion extending outside the display (201) when viewed in the z-axis direction, and may be adhered to the edge part (218) through an adhesive member (e.g., waterproof tape) disposed between the outer portion of the window (201b) and the edge part (218). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described example.

[0085] According to one embodiment, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., interface (177) of FIG. 1) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (251) and / or the second printed circuit board (252). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (251) and the second printed circuit board (252) may be operatively or electrically connected to each other via a connecting member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board).

[0086] In one embodiment, a battery (270) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1 ) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). For example, the battery (270) may include a rechargeable secondary battery or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (270) may be disposed substantially coplanar with the first printed circuit board (251) and / or the second printed circuit board (252).

[0087] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an antenna module (not shown) (e.g., antenna module (197) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the antenna module may be disposed between a cover plate (211) and a battery (270). The antenna module may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna module may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power with an external device.

[0088] According to one embodiment, a first camera module (205) (e.g., a front camera) may be positioned on at least a portion of the bracket (243) such that the lens can receive external light through a portion (e.g., the camera area (237)) of the window (201b) (e.g., the front (200A) of FIG. 2).

[0089] In one embodiment, a second camera module (212) (e.g., a rear camera) may be disposed between the bracket (243) and the cover plate (211). In one embodiment, the second camera module (212) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (251) via a connecting member (e.g., a connector). In one embodiment, the second camera module (212) may be disposed such that a lens can receive external light through the camera area (284) of the cover plate (211) of the electronic device (101).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the camera area (284) may be formed on a surface of the cover plate (211) (e.g., the rear surface (200B) of FIG. 2). According to one embodiment, the camera area (284) may be formed to be at least partially transparent so that external light may be incident on the lens of the second camera module (212). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the camera area (284) may protrude from the surface of the cover plate (211) by a predetermined height. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and according to one embodiment, the camera area (284) may form a plane substantially identical to the surface of the cover plate (211).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the housing assembly (210) of the electronic device (101) may refer to a configuration or structure that forms at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (101). In this respect, at least a portion of the window (201b), the edge part (218), the bracket (243), and / or the cover plate (211) that form the exterior of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the housing assembly (210) of the electronic device (101).

[0092] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a cover plate (211). The cover plate (211) may define at least a portion of a rear surface (e.g., a second surface (200B) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101). The cover plate (211) may be referred to as a rear cover or a back cover in terms of defining at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device (101). For example, the cover plate (211) may be opposite a display (or a window (201b) of the display) that forms at least a portion of a front surface (e.g., a first surface (200A) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101). The window (201b) of the display (201) may form at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device (101), and the cover plate (211) may form at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device (101). The display can be oriented substantially in the +z direction, and the cover plate (211) can be oriented substantially in the -z direction.

[0093] Fig. 4a illustrates a cover plate of an electronic device according to one embodiment. Fig. 4b is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Fig. 4a of the cover plate according to one embodiment. Fig. 4c illustrates a plurality of lenticular-type patterns. Fig. 4d illustrates a plurality of prism-type patterns.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 4A, the cover plate (211) may have a rectangular shape. That the cover plate (211) has a rectangular shape may indicate that the cover plate (211) includes edge portions corresponding to the long side (211a) and the short side (211b) of the rectangle. The edge portions of the cover plate (211) may be at least partially rounded, but the shape of the cover plate (211) may correspond to an approximate rectangle.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) can be viewed by a user because it is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2). The cover plate (211) can enhance the aesthetic quality of the electronic device (101) by utilizing reflection and / or refraction of light. When light is reflected and / or refracted, interference effects and prism effects of light can be caused. For example, when a user looks at the cover plate (211), light reflected and / or refracted by the cover plate (211) can cause a unique and sophisticated visual effect.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 4B, the cover plate (211) may include a film (420) for causing reflection and / or refraction of light. The film (420) may include a plurality of patterns (440) for causing reflection and / or refraction of light. The plurality of patterns (440) may enhance the aesthetic quality of the cover plate (211) by causing various optical effects on the surface of the cover plate (211). From the perspective of utilizing the optical effect, the film (420) may be referred to as an optical film or a decorative film, and the plurality of patterns (440) may be referred to as optical patterns. The plurality of patterns (440) may be formed by repeating patterns having a certain shape. According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed by repeating patterns having a linear shape. According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed by repeating patterns having a curved shape. According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) may include curved patterns.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) may include a base plate (410) and a film (420).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the base plate (410) may be disposed at the outermost portion of the cover plate (211) and may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2). The base plate (410) may include a front surface (410a) that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) and a back surface (410b) opposite to the front surface (410a). The front surface (410a) of the base plate (410) may at least partially define the back surface (e.g., the second surface (200B) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101). The back surface (410b) of the base plate (410) may face the inside of the electronic device (101). For example, the front surface (410a) of the base plate (410) may face the +z direction, and the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410) may face the -z direction.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the base plate (410) may be referred to as a substrate that defines the basic shape of the cover plate (211). The base plate (410) may be substantially transparent. For example, the base plate (410) may be formed from a glass material, or may be formed from a transparent or translucent synthetic resin material. For example, when light is incident on the substantially transparent or translucent base plate (410), the light may transmit through the base plate (410) and reach the film (420) located below the base plate (410) (e.g., in the -z direction).

[0100] In one embodiment, the film (420) may be attached to the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410). For example, to attach the film (420) to the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410), an adhesive layer (430) may be interposed between the base plate (410) and the film (420). The adhesive layer (430) may include, for example, an optically clear adhesive (OCA). The adhesive layer (430) may be attached to each of the base plate (410) and the film (420), thereby attaching the film (420) to the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410).

[0101] In one embodiment, the film (420) may include a substrate layer (421), an ultraviolet molding layer (422), a reflective layer (423), and / or a printing layer (424). The film (420) may enhance the aesthetic quality of the cover plate (211) by causing optical effects such as reflection, interference, refraction, and / or diffraction of light.

[0102] For example, the UV molding layer (422) may be positioned on the back of the base plate (410). The UV molding layer (422) may include a plurality of patterns (440) that cause reflection and / or refraction of light passing through the base plate (410). For example, the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed within the UV molding layer (422). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0103] For example, the ultraviolet molding layer (422) can be formed by curing a molten ultraviolet curable resin. The ultraviolet molding layer (422) including a plurality of patterns (440) can be formed by forming a plurality of patterns (440) in a molten ultraviolet curable resin and then curing them using an ultraviolet lamp. The plurality of patterns (440) can be formed by a combination of patterns including valleys (e.g., valleys (441) in FIGS. 4C and 4D) and peaks (e.g., peaks (442) in FIGS. 4C and 4D). The visual effect caused by the plurality of patterns (440) can be based on the direction in which the plurality of patterns (440) extend and are arranged, the height of the plurality of patterns (440) by the peaks and valleys, the angle of the slope of the plurality of patterns (440), and / or the shape of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0104] For example, the reflective layer (423) may be positioned on the back surface (422a) of the ultraviolet molding layer (422). The reflective layer (423) may be disposed on the back surface (422a) of the ultraviolet molding layer (422). The reflective layer (423) may be configured to reflect light transmitted through the base plate (410). For example, light transmitted through the base plate (410) may be reflected based on the reflectivity of the reflective layer (423). When the reflective layer (423) has a relatively high reflectivity, the amount of light reflected by the film (420) may be relatively increased, and when the reflective layer (423) has a relatively low reflectivity, the amount of light reflected by the film (420) may be relatively decreased. Light passing through the base plate (410) can be provided to the outside of the cover plate (211) after being reflected by the ultraviolet molding layer (422) and the reflection layer (423).

[0105] For example, the substrate layer (421) may be interposed between the base plate (410) and the ultraviolet molding layer (422). The substrate layer (421) may be a layer that serves as the base of the film (420) and may include a polymer. For example, the substrate layer (421) may include, but is not limited to, PET (polyethylene terephthalate). For example, the substrate layer (421) may be omitted. When the film (420) includes the substrate layer (421), the substrate layer (421) may be in contact with the adhesive layer (430). The ultraviolet molding layer (422) may be positioned on the back surface (421a) of the substrate layer (421).

[0106] For example, the print layer (424) may be substantially opaque. The print layer (424) may be positioned on the back surface (423a) of the reflective layer (423). The substantially opaque print layer (424) may not substantially transmit light, but may absorb or reflect incident light. By absorbing or reflecting light by the print layer (424), the print layer (424) may block structures or components disposed under the cover plate (211) from being visible from the outside. The print layer (424) may include ink having a specific color. When the cover plate (211) is viewed from the outside, the color expressed by the ink of the print layer (424) may be visible, so the print layer (424) may substantially embody the color of the cover plate (211).

[0107] As described above, a film (420) can be formed by laminating a substrate layer (421), an ultraviolet molding layer (422), a reflective layer (423), and / or a print layer (424). However, the film (420) including the substrate layer (421), the ultraviolet molding layer (422), the reflective layer (423), and / or the print layer (424) is merely exemplary, and embodiments within the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the film (420) can be formed by modifying or omitting at least one of the substrate layer (421), the ultraviolet molding layer (422), the reflective layer (423), and / or the print layer (424). For example, the film (420) can be formed by integrally forming the reflective layer (423) and the print layer (424). Various examples of the film (420) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 4C, the plurality of patterns (440) may be of a lenticular type. The cross-section of the plurality of patterns (440) of the lenticular type may have an approximately semicircular shape. The plurality of patterns (440) may include a valley (441) having a minimum height and a peak (442) having a maximum height. The height between the valley (441) and the peak (442) may correspond to the height of each of the plurality of patterns (440). The height may be about 3 um, but is not limited thereto. The width (W) of each of the plurality of patterns (440) may be about 60 um, but is not limited thereto. The plurality of patterns (440) having a semicircular cross-section may be arranged in parallel to each other to implement a three-dimensional texture to a user looking at the cover plate (211). For example, since the user's left and right eyes are spaced apart from each other, binocular disparity may be caused by light refraction on the surface of each of the plurality of patterns (440). The plurality of lenticular-type patterns (440) can provide a three-dimensional texture by utilizing the user's binocular disparity.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 4D, the plurality of patterns (440) may be of a prism type. The cross-section of the plurality of patterns (440) of the prism type may have an approximately triangular shape. The height between the valley (441) and the peak (442) may correspond to the height of each of the plurality of patterns (440). The height may be about 3 um, but is not limited thereto. The width (W) of each of the plurality of patterns (440) may be about 60 um, but is not limited thereto. Each of the plurality of patterns (440) may include a valley (441) having a minimum height and a peak (442) having a maximum height. The plurality of patterns (440) having a triangular cross-section may be arranged in parallel with each other. The plurality of patterns (440) having a triangular cross-section may provide a visual effect by causing a prism effect by utilizing the refraction and dispersion of light.

[0110] Figure 5a illustrates a film according to one embodiment. Figure 5b is a drawing illustrating a light-blurring phenomenon by the film. Figure 5c illustrates a cover plate illustrating a light-blurring phenomenon.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 5A, the film (420) may have a roughly rectangular shape having a long side (420a) and a short side (420b) to correspond to the shape of the cover plate (211). The edge portions of the film (420) may be at least partially rounded, but the overall shape of the film (420) may be rectangular. The long sides (420a) may be referred to as two sides having relatively long lengths among the four sides of the rectangle, and the short sides (420b) may be referred to as two sides having relatively short lengths among the four sides of the rectangle. For example, the long sides (420a) may include a first side (501) and a second side (502) opposite to the first side (501). For example, the short side (420b) may include a third side (503) and a fourth side (504) opposite to the third side (503).

[0112] According to one embodiment, a plurality of patterns (440) may be arranged in parallel with each other. Each of the plurality of patterns (440) may have a constant width (W). Boundaries (440a, 440b) between the plurality of patterns (440) may define the width (W) of the plurality of patterns (440). Each of the boundaries (440a, 440b) may be spaced apart by the width (W) of each of the plurality of patterns (440). The extension direction of the plurality of patterns (440) may have a slope with respect to the long side (420a).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) may be inclined with respect to the extension direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the long side (420a). The inclination of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a) may be caused by the manufacturing tolerance of the film (420). For example, when the plurality of patterns (440) are formed within an ultraviolet molding layer (e.g., the ultraviolet molding layer (422) of FIG. 4B), as described above, the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed by forming the plurality of patterns (440) in a molten ultraviolet curable resin and then curing the same using an ultraviolet lamp (ultraviolet molding process). After the ultraviolet molding layer (422) including the plurality of patterns (440) is laminated, the film (420) may be subjected to a laser cutting process according to the outer shape, thereby manufacturing a rectangular film (420). At this time, due to the tolerance of the UV molding process and the laser cutting process, the extension direction of the plurality of patterns (440) and the extension direction of the long side (420a) of the film (420) may be misaligned. Even if the plurality of patterns (440) are designed to be parallel to the long side (420a) of the film (420), the plurality of patterns (440) may be tilted with respect to the long side (420a) due to the tolerance. Within the present disclosure, the angle of inclination between the plurality of patterns (440) and the long side (420a) may be referred to as a tilt angle (A).

[0114] As the above tilt angle (A) is formed, a light collection phenomenon may occur. Referring to FIG. 5A, as the plurality of patterns (440) are tilted with respect to the long side (420a), a portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are cut off on the long side (420a) and a portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are cut off on the short side (420b) may be formed. As the plurality of patterns (440) are extended to be tilted with respect to the long side (420a), the plurality of patterns (440) may come into contact with the short side (420b), and therefore, the plurality of patterns (440) may be cut off at a portion where they come into contact with the short side (420b). If the plurality of patterns (440) extend parallel to the long side (420a), the plurality of patterns (440) and the long side (420a) may not be in contact, but as described above, due to the tolerance of the manufacturing process, the plurality of patterns (440) are inclined with respect to the long side (420a), and therefore, some of the plurality of patterns (440) may be cut off at the part in contact with the long side (420a).

[0115] According to one embodiment, among the plurality of patterns (440), one or more patterns that are in contact with the long side (420a) may be in contact with the long side (420a). For example, the plurality of patterns (440) may include a first pattern (510) that is in contact with the long side (420a) (e.g., the first side (501)) and a second pattern (520) adjacent to the first pattern (510). The first pattern (510) and the second pattern (520) may be cut off at a portion in contact with the long side (420a). The length of the portion in which the first pattern (510) is in contact with the long side (420a) may be referred to as a first length (511), and the length of the portion in which the second pattern (520) is in contact with the long side (420a) may be referred to as a second length (521). Since the plurality of patterns (440) are parallel to each other and each have a constant width (W), the second length (521) can be substantially the same as the first length (511).

[0116] According to one embodiment, a plurality of patterns (440) may be in contact with a short side (420b). The plurality of patterns (440) may be cut off at a portion in contact with the short side (420b) (e.g., the third side (503)). Since the plurality of patterns (440) are parallel to each other and each have a constant width (W), the lengths (505) of portions in which the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the short side (420b) may be substantially the same.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 5B, since a plurality of patterns (e.g., a plurality of patterns (440) in FIG. 5A) are broken at a portion where they contact a long side (e.g., a long side (420a) in FIG. 5A), a light collection phenomenon may occur. In FIG. 5B, a path of light that is incident on the cover plate (211), passes through the base plate (410), and is reflected at a portion where the plurality of patterns (440) of the film (420) contact the long side (420a) is illustrated. The portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the long side (420a) may be referred to as a portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are broken on the long side (420a).

[0118] The first path (P1) in FIG. 5b represents the path of light at points where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a), among the portions where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a), and the boundaries between the plurality of patterns (440) (e.g., the boundaries (440a, 440b) in FIG. 5a). For example, the points may be referred to as points where the valleys (441) of the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a). The second path (P2) in FIG. 5b represents the path of light in areas where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a), excluding the points.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the second path (P2) may be different from the first path (P1). When the plurality of patterns (440) are cut at a portion where they contact the long side (420a), depending on the shape of the plurality of patterns (440) (e.g., the lenticular type of FIG. 4c or the prism type of FIG. 4d), the outer surfaces of the plurality of patterns (440) and the outer surface of the base plate (410) may not be parallel but may be inclined at the boundaries (440a, 440b) between the plurality of patterns (440). For example, as the plurality of patterns (440) are inclined with respect to the long side (420a), an incline may be formed between the outer surface of the base plate (410) and the outer surfaces of the plurality of patterns (440) at the valleys (441) of the plurality of patterns (440). Due to the above inclination, the amount of light reflected in the direction in which the user looks at the cover plate (211) may be relatively small. As the light passing through the cover plate (211) is reflected at the above points, a first path (P1) may be formed.

[0120] In the remaining portions where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a) excluding the above boundaries, the outer surfaces of the plurality of patterns (440) and the outer surface of the base plate (410) may be parallel to each other. For example, as the plurality of patterns (440) are cut parallel to the long side (420a), in the remaining area excluding the valleys (441) of the plurality of patterns (440), the outer surfaces of the base plate (410) and the outer surfaces of the plurality of patterns (440) may be substantially parallel to each other. Since the outer surfaces are parallel to each other, the amount of light reflected in the direction in which the user looks at the cover plate (211) may be relatively large due to total reflection. As the light transmitted through the cover plate (211) is reflected on the above areas, a second path (P2) may be formed.

[0121] According to one embodiment, a periodic light collection phenomenon may be caused by different first paths (P1) and second paths (P2). The slope between the outer surface of the cover plate (211) and the outer surfaces of the plurality of patterns (440) may vary periodically. The period may correspond to the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contacts the long side (420a). Referring to FIG. 5C, a periodic light collection phenomenon may be observed on the long side (211a) of the cover plate (211). Since the periodic light collection phenomenon may be recognized by a user looking at the cover plate (211), it may deteriorate the appearance quality of the cover plate (211). For example, the light collection phenomenon may appear to the user as a defect in the cover plate (211).

[0122] Referring back to FIG. 5a, a light-converging phenomenon can be observed on the short side (420b) according to the same principle as the light-converging phenomenon described above. Since the plurality of patterns (440) extend with an incline with respect to the long side (420a), the length (505) of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the short side (420b) may be shorter than the length (e.g., the first length (511) or the second length (521)) of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the long side (420a). When the width (W) of the plurality of patterns (440) is narrow, such as about 0.08 mm or less, even if a light-converging phenomenon occurs on the short side (420b), it may be difficult to discern with the naked eye. Since the light condensation phenomenon on the short side (420b) is difficult to identify with the naked eye, its effect on the appearance quality of the cover plate (e.g., the cover plate (211) of FIG. 4a) may be minimal.

[0123] According to one embodiment, in order to reduce the deterioration of the appearance quality of the cover plate (211), the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be limited within a certain range. According to one embodiment, the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be provided so that the light formation period is formed to be less than a certain length (e.g., about 0.4 mm). Since the light formation period is formed to be less than a certain length, it may be difficult for a user to identify the light formation phenomenon, and thus the deterioration of the appearance quality of the cover plate (211) may be reduced. Hereinafter, a cover plate (211) according to one embodiment and an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) including the cover plate (211) will be described.

[0124] Figures 6a and 6b illustrate multiple patterns of a film according to one embodiment.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 6A, a film (420) according to one embodiment may include a plurality of patterns (440). As described above, the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed within the film (420) attached on the back surface (410b) of a base plate (e.g., the base plate (410) of FIG. 4B). For example, the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed within an ultraviolet molding layer (e.g., the ultraviolet molding layer (422) of FIG. 4B) within the film (420). However, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the plurality of patterns (440) may also be formed on the base plate (410).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the film (420) may have a rectangular shape including a long side (420a) and a short side (420b). The plurality of patterns (440) may have a slope with respect to the long side (420a), and the slope of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a) may be referred to as a tilt angle (A). The plurality of patterns (440) may each have a constant width and may be arranged parallel to each other.

[0127] According to one embodiment, a light formation phenomenon may be induced on the long side (420a) by a portion (e.g., 622, 632) where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the long side (420a). As described above, the light formation phenomenon on the long side (420a) may be formed periodically. The period of the light formation may correspond to the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the long side (420a).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the angle of the inclination of the plurality of patterns (440) may be formed so that the light formation period is formed to be less than a certain length. Since the light formation period corresponds to the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a), the formation of the light formation period to be less than a certain length may substantially correspond to the formation of the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a) to be less than the certain length.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the length of the portion of one or more patterns (601) that contact the long side (420a) that contacts the long side (420a) may be less than or equal to a predetermined length. For example, the predetermined length may be about 0.4 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the angle of inclination (e.g., tilt angle A) of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be based on the width (e.g., 611, 621) and the length (e.g., about 0.4 mm) of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0131] For example, one or more patterns (601) in contact with the long side (420a) may include a first pattern (610), a second pattern (620), and a third pattern (630) that are adjacent to each other. The second pattern (620) may be positioned between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620). Since the plurality of patterns (440) each have a constant width, the width (611) of the first pattern (610), the width (621) of the second pattern (620), and the width of the third pattern (630) may be substantially the same.

[0132] For example, a first triangle (640) may be defined by a portion (622) where the second pattern (620) and the long side (420a) meet, a first width (611) of the second pattern (620), and a first boundary (651) between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620). Since the first width (611) of the second pattern (620) may be defined as the shortest distance between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620), the first triangle (640) may be a right triangle. The length of the first hypotenuse of the first triangle (640) may correspond to the length of the portion (622) where the second pattern (620) and the long side (420a) meet. The first angle (A1) between the first boundary (651) between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620) and the long side (420a) may correspond to the tilt angle (A), which is the inclination of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a). The base of the first triangle (640) may correspond to the first boundary (651) between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620). In the first triangle (640), the length of the first hypotenuse, which is the length of the portion (622) where the second pattern (620) and the long side (420a) meet, corresponds to the light formation period on the long side (420a), and therefore, the length of the first hypotenuse may be less than or equal to a certain length. For example, the length of the first hypotenuse may be less than or equal to about 0.4 mm. According to the law of sines, the first angle (A1) can be determined by the following mathematical expression 1. In the present disclosure, the fact that an angle is determined by a mathematical expression can indicate that the angle is defined to satisfy the mathematical expression.

[0133]

[0134] (Here, A represents the angle of the inclination (e.g., the first angle (A1)), a represents the length of a portion (622) of one or more patterns (601) that are in contact with the long side (420a) among the plurality of patterns (440) and that are in contact with the long side (420a), and b represents the width of the plurality of patterns (440).)

[0135] In the above mathematical expression 1, a is the length of the portion (622) where the second pattern (620) is in contact with the long side (420a), which is equal to or less than the predetermined length (e.g., about 0.4 mm), and b is the width of the second pattern (620), which is a value determined when forming a plurality of patterns (440), so the first angle (A1) can be determined by the following mathematical expression 2.

[0136]

[0137] In the above mathematical expression 2, when a is set to 0.4 mm or less, the first angle (A1) corresponding to the tilt angle (A) may be greater than or equal to arcsin(b / 0.4).

[0138] Since the plurality of patterns (440) are arranged in parallel with each other at regular intervals, the above-described descriptions can be substantially equally applied to the third pattern (630) adjacent to the second pattern (620).

[0139] For example, a second triangle (660) may be defined by a portion (632) where the third pattern (630) touches the long side (420a), a second width (621) of the third pattern (630), and a second boundary (652) between the second pattern (620) and the third pattern (630). Since the second width (621) of the third pattern (630) may be defined as the shortest distance between the second pattern (620) and the third pattern (630), the second triangle (660) may be a right triangle. The length of the second hypotenuse of the second triangle (660) may correspond to the length of the portion (632) where the third pattern (630) touches the long side (420a). The second angle (A2) between the second boundary (652) between the second pattern (620) and the third pattern (630) and the long side (420a) may correspond to the tilt angle (A), which is the inclination of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a). The base of the second triangle (660) may correspond to the second boundary (652) between the second pattern (620) and the third pattern (630). In the second triangle (660), the length of the second hypotenuse, which is the length of the portion (632) where the third pattern (630) and the long side (420a) meet, corresponds to the light formation period on the long side (420a), and therefore, the length of the second hypotenuse may be less than or equal to a certain length. For example, the length of the second hypotenuse may be less than or equal to about 0.4 mm. According to the law of sines, the second angle (A2) can be determined by the mathematical expression 1 above. In the mathematical expression 1 above, a is the length of the portion (632) where the third pattern (630) is in contact with the long side (420a), which is equal to or less than the predetermined length (e.g., about 0.4 mm), and b is the width of the third pattern (630), which is a value determined when forming a plurality of patterns (440), so the second angle (A2) can be determined by the mathematical expression 2 above.

[0140] When the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is set to an angle greater than or equal to the angle determined by mathematical expression 2, the length of the plurality of patterns (440) in contact with the long side (420a) may be formed to be less than or equal to a certain length. As the length is formed to be less than or equal to the certain length, the light formation period is formed to be less than or equal to the certain length, and it may be difficult for a user to identify the light formation period.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) may be in contact with the long side (420a) and the short side (420b) of the film (420). The plurality of patterns (440) being in contact with the long side (420a) and the short side (420b) may indicate that there is no portion (e.g., an offset region) in the film (420) where the plurality of patterns (440) are removed or omitted. As described above, since the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is formed so that the light gathering phenomenon on the long side (420a) is substantially not recognized by the user, the light gathering phenomenon recognized at the edge portion of the cover plate (e.g., the cover plate (211) of FIG. 4A) can be resolved. In order to reduce light collection at the edge portion of the cover plate (211), the plurality of patterns (440) can be formed to contact the long side (420a) and the short side (420b) without having to omit the plurality of patterns (440) around the edge portion of the film (420). According to one embodiment, the film (420) may not include a portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are removed or omitted in order to reduce the light collection phenomenon.

[0142] Referring to Fig. 6b, a plurality of patterns (440) having an inclination with respect to the long side (420a) may be in contact with the short side (420b). A light formation phenomenon may be induced on the short side (420b) by a portion (e.g., 623) where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the short side (420b). The light formation phenomenon on the short side (420b) may be formed periodically. The light formation period may correspond to the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the short side (420b).

[0143] For example, a third triangle (670) may be defined by a portion (623) where the second pattern (620) touches the short side (420b), a first width (611) of the second pattern (620), and a first boundary (651) between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620). Since the first width (611) of the second pattern (620) may be defined as the shortest distance between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620), the third triangle (670) may be a right triangle. The third hypotenuse of the third triangle (670) may correspond to the length of a portion (623) where the second pattern (620) touches the short side (420b). The third angle (A3) between the first width (611) of the second pattern (620) and the third hypotenuse may correspond to the tilt angle (A), which is the inclination of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a). The height of the third triangle (670) may correspond to the first boundary (651) between the first pattern (610) and the second pattern (620). In the third triangle (670), the length of the third hypotenuse, which is the length of the portion (623) where the second pattern (620) and the short side (420b) meet, may correspond to the light formation period on the short side (420b). According to the law of cosines, the third angle (A3) may be calculated by the following mathematical equation 3.

[0144]

[0145] (Here, A represents the angle of the inclination (e.g., the third angle (A3)), b represents the width of the plurality of patterns (440), and c represents the length of the portion (623) where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the short side (420b))

[0146] Referring to the above mathematical expression 3, the light formation on the short side (420b) may be substantially invisible to the user because it is shorter than the light formation on the long side (420a). According to one embodiment, in order to reduce the deterioration of the appearance quality of the cover plate (211) due to the light formation, the tilt angle (A) may be determined so that the light formation period on the long side (420a) is less than a certain length (e.g., approximately 0.4 mm).

[0147] Table 1 below shows the light formation period on the long side (420a) and the light formation period on the short side (420b) calculated according to the width and tilt angle (A) of the pattern.

[0148]

[0149] Referring to Table 1 above, when the pattern width is about 0.06 mm, the tilt angle (A) for making the light formation period on the long side (420a) less than a certain length (e.g., about 0.4 mm) may be about 8.5 degrees or more. When the pattern width is about 0.03 mm, the tilt angle (A) for making the light formation period on the long side (420a) less than a certain length (e.g., about 0.4 mm) may be about 4.5 degrees or more. According to one embodiment, the tilt angles (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be set so that the light formation period on the long side (420a) of the film (420) is less than or equal to 0.4 mm. The fact that the light formation period on the long side (420a) is 0.4 mm or less can be referred to as the fact that, among the plurality of patterns (440), one or more patterns (601) that are in contact with the long side (420a) have a length of 0.4 mm or less at the portion in contact with the long side (420a). For example, when the width of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 0.06 mm, the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) can be set to about 8.5 degrees or more. For example, when the width of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 0.03 mm, the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) can be set to about 4.5 degrees or more.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) may have a plurality of patterns (440) with a tilt angle (A) such that the light condensation phenomenon is substantially undetectable to the user. Even if the light condensation phenomenon occurs, the deterioration of the appearance quality of the cover plate (211) may be reduced as the light condensation cycle is formed to a length that is difficult to discern with the naked eye of the user (e.g., approximately 0.4 mm or less).

[0151] The film (420) illustrated in FIGS. 6a and 6b is illustrated in a form in which a plurality of patterns (440) are cut along the long side (420a), but the embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0152] Figure 6c illustrates a film according to one embodiment.

[0153] Referring to FIG. 6c, a plurality of patterns (440) may be formed at portions that are interrupted on the short side (420b) of the film (420). The plurality of patterns (440) may be in contact with the short side (420b). Due to the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the short side (420b), a light-condensing phenomenon may occur on the short side (420b). If the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) are in contact with the long side (420a) is short, the light-condensing phenomenon on the long side (420a) may not be substantially recognized by the user.

[0154] Comparing the embodiment of FIG. 6b with the embodiment of FIG. 6c, the embodiment of FIG. 6b and the embodiment of FIG. 6c may be substantially the same, except that the position of the width (611) between the plurality of patterns (440) and the position of the boundary (651) between the plurality of patterns (440) are changed as the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is changed.

[0155] According to one embodiment, in order to prevent the light formation phenomenon on the short side (420b) from being substantially recognized by the user, the tilt angle (A) may be determined such that the light formation period on the short side (420b) is less than or equal to a predetermined length (e.g., about 0.4 mm). The period may correspond to the length of the portion (623) where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the short side (420b). According to one embodiment, in order to form the light formation period on the short side (420b) of the plurality of patterns (440) to be less than or equal to a predetermined length (e.g., about 0.4 mm), the angle between the plurality of patterns (440) and the short side (420b) (e.g., the third angle (A3) in FIG. 6b) may be calculated by the aforementioned mathematical expression 3.

[0156] In the above mathematical expression 1, a is the length of the portion (622) where the second pattern (620) is in contact with the long side (420a), which is equal to or less than the predetermined length (e.g., about 0.4 mm), and b is the width of the second pattern (620), which is a value determined when forming a plurality of patterns (440), so the first angle (A1) can be determined by the following mathematical expression 4.

[0157]

[0158] (Here, A represents the angle of the inclination (e.g., the third angle (A3)), b represents the width of the plurality of patterns (440), and c represents the length of the portion (623) where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the short side (420b))

[0159] In the above mathematical expression 4, when c is set to 0.4 mm or less, the third angle (A3) corresponding to the tilt angle (A) may be greater than or equal to arccos(b / 0.4).

[0160] The film (420) illustrated in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C is illustrated such that each of the plurality of patterns (440) has a constant width, but the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0161] FIG. 6d illustrates a film according to one embodiment comprising a plurality of patterns having different widths.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 6D, the widths of the plurality of patterns (440) may not be constant. For example, the plurality of patterns (440) may include a first pattern (681) having a first width (W1) and a second pattern (682) having a second width (W2). The first width (W1) may be wider than the second width (W2). When the plurality of patterns (440) include the first pattern (681) and the second pattern (682), the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be determined based on a pattern having a relatively wider width. For example, when the first width (W1) is about 0.06 mm and the second width (W2) is about 0.03 mm, the tilt angle (A) may be determined based on the first width (W1). In the above mathematical expression 1, the b value corresponding to the width of the plurality of patterns (440) may be the first width (W1) (e.g., about 0.06 mm), and the tilt angle (A) may be calculated according to the first width (W1).

[0163] Although not shown, the plurality of patterns (440) may further include a third pattern having a third width. For example, the first width may be approximately 0.06 mm, the second width may be approximately 0.05 mm, and the third width may be approximately 0.04 mm. In this case, the tilt angle may be calculated based on the first width having the widest width. In addition, the film (420) may include a plurality of patterns (440) having various widths, and the tilt angle may be determined based on the widest width.

[0164] Figure 7 illustrates a cover plate according to one embodiment and cover plates according to a comparative example.

[0165] As described above, due to tolerances in the manufacturing process, the plurality of patterns (e.g., the plurality of patterns (440) in FIG. 6a) may be inclined with respect to the long side (e.g., the long side (420a) in FIG. 6a) of the film (e.g., the film (420) in FIG. 6a), and thus, a light collection phenomenon may occur on the long side (420a). When the plurality of patterns (440) are parallel to the long side (420a), the light collection phenomenon may not occur, but the plurality of patterns (440) parallel to the long side (420a) may be difficult to implement due to tolerances in the manufacturing process. According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) has a tilt angle (e.g., tilt angle (A) of FIG. 6a) of the plurality of patterns (440) that is set based on the width of the plurality of patterns (440) and the length of one or more patterns that contact the long side (420a) among the plurality of patterns (440) to contact the long side (420a), thereby reducing deterioration of the appearance quality due to the light gathering phenomenon.

[0166] The examples illustrated in FIG. 7 show the appearance of the cover plate according to the tilt angle (A) when the width of each of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 0.06 mm. The cover plate (701) according to the first comparative example of FIG. 7 has a tilt angle (A) of about 2 degrees. The cover plate (702) according to the second comparative example of FIG. 7 has a tilt angle (A) of about 5 degrees. The cover plate (211) according to one embodiment of FIG. 7 has a tilt angle (A) of about 10 degrees.

[0167] Referring to Table 1 above, in the case of the cover plate (701) according to the first comparative example in which the tilt angle (A) is about 2 degrees, the light formation period on the long side (701a) of the cover plate (701) may be about 1.72 mm. Referring to Table 1 above, in the case of the cover plate (702) according to the second comparative example in which the tilt angle (A) is about 5 degrees, the light formation period on the long side (702a) of the cover plate (702) may be about 0.69 mm. In the case of the cover plate (701) according to the first comparative example and the cover plate (702) according to the second comparative example, since the light formation period is relatively long, the user can identify the light formation formed on the edge portions of the cover plates (701, 702). Since the light condensation can be discerned by the user's eyes, the appearance quality of the cover plates (701, 702) according to the comparative examples may deteriorate.

[0168] When the tilt angle (A) is about 10 degrees, since the light formation cycle is formed relatively short, it may be difficult for a user to identify the light formation with the naked eye. Referring to Table 1 above, when the tilt angle (A) is about 10 degrees, the light formation cycle on the long side (211a) of the cover plate (211) may be about 0.35 mm. Even if the light formation phenomenon occurs with a cycle of about 0.35 mm, it may be difficult for a user to identify the light formation phenomenon due to the resolution of the human eye. In the case of the cover plate (211) according to one embodiment, since the light formation is difficult to identify, the deterioration of the appearance quality due to the light formation may be reduced. The cover plate (211) according to one embodiment may have excellent appearance quality.

[0169] In the above description, the lower limit value of the tilt angle (A) has been described. As described above, the tilt angle (A) may be equal to or greater than the lower limit value based on the width of the plurality of patterns (440) and the predetermined length such that the light formation period on the long side (420a) is equal to or less than a predetermined length (e.g., approximately 0.4 mm). If the upper limit value of the tilt angle (A) is not set, the tilt angle (A) may be equal to or greater than 45 degrees. When the tilt angle (A) is equal to or greater than 45 degrees, the periods of contact between the long side (420a) and the short side (420b) are switched, and thus a light formation phenomenon on the short side (420b) may occur. Hereinafter, the upper limit value of the tilt angle (A) will be described.

[0170] Figure 8 is a graph showing the amount of light reflected according to the tilt angle of multiple patterns.

[0171] As the tilt angle (e.g., the tilt angle (A) of FIG. 6A) increases, the reflection characteristics of the cover plate (e.g., the cover plate (211) of FIG. 4A) may change. The graph (800) of FIG. 8 is a graph showing the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the direction in which the cover plate (211) is viewed. The x-axis of the graph (800) corresponds to the angle of the direction in which the user views the cover plate (211) with respect to the vertical direction of the cover plate (211). For example, 30 degrees represents a state in which the cover plate (211) is viewed at an angle of about 30 degrees with respect to the direction perpendicular to the cover plate (211). The y-axis of the graph (800) corresponds to a value showing the relative amount of light reflected to the user's eyes. The stronger the amount of reflected light, the brighter the cover plate (211) may appear to the user's eyes, and the weaker the amount of reflected light, the darker the cover plate (211) may appear to the user's eyes.

[0172] The first graph (801) of FIG. 8 represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the angle (hereinafter, viewing angle) at which the cover plate (211) is viewed when the tilt angle (A) (hereinafter, tilt angle (A)) of the long side (e.g., the long side (420a) of FIG. 6A) of the plurality of patterns (e.g., the plurality of patterns (440) of FIG. 6A) is approximately 0 degrees. The second graph (802) represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the viewing angle when the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is approximately 1 degree. The third graph (803) represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the viewing angle when the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is approximately 5 degrees. The fourth graph (804) represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the viewing angle when the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 10 degrees. The fifth graph (805) represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the viewing angle when the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 12 degrees. The sixth graph (806) represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the viewing angle when the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 15 degrees. The seventh graph (807) represents the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes with respect to the viewing angle when the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is about 20 degrees.

[0173] Referring to the graph of Fig. 8, the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes may decrease depending on the viewing angle. For example, when viewing the cover plate (211) at an angle of about 20 degrees or less and about 40 degrees or more, the amount of light reflected to the user's eyes (reflection amount) may decrease. If the reflection amount decreases, the cover plate (211) appears dark, making it difficult to discern the visual effect of the multiple patterns (440). Table 2 below is a table that numerically represents the graph of Fig. 8.

[0174]

[0175] Referring to the graph of FIG. 8 and Table 2 above, it can be confirmed that the tilt angle (A) at which the amount of light reflected into the user's eyes drastically decreases as the viewing angle changes. Comparing the sixth graph (806) and the seventh graph (807) of FIG. 8, when the tilt angle (A) increases from 15 degrees to 20 degrees, the amount of light reflection drastically decreases at a viewing angle of about 20 degrees or less and about 40 degrees or more. Referring to Table 2, when the user views the cover plate (211) at a viewing angle of about 15 degrees, the amount of light reflection drastically decreases at a tilt angle (A) of about 20 degrees. Referring to Table 2, when the user views the cover plate (211) at a viewing angle of about 45 degrees, the amount of light reflection drastically decreases at a tilt angle (A) of about 20 degrees. When the amount of light reflection decreases rapidly, the brightness of the cover plate (211) recognized by the user decreases rapidly, so the appearance quality of the cover plate (211) may deteriorate.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be about 15 degrees or less. As the upper limit of the tilt angle (A) of the plurality of patterns (440) is limited to about 15 degrees or less, the brightness of the cover plate (211) recognized by the user can be maintained above a certain brightness, thereby reducing deterioration of the appearance quality.

[0177] Figures 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 illustrate cover plates according to various embodiments.

[0178] The cover plate (211) according to one embodiment is not limited to the structure illustrated in FIG. 4B. Embodiments of the cover plate (211) including a plurality of patterns (440) may vary. The cover plate (211) described below may include a plurality of patterns (440). The plurality of patterns (440) of the cover plate (211) described below may be substantially identical to the plurality of patterns (440) described above. The layers forming the film (420) may be substantially identical to the layers described above. Hereinafter, any redundant descriptions may be omitted.

[0179] The cover plate (211) illustrated in FIG. 9 may include a film (420) in which an adhesive layer (e.g., an adhesive layer (430) of FIG. 4B) and a substrate layer (e.g., a substrate layer (421) of FIG. 4B) are omitted. Referring to FIG. 9, the cover plate (211) according to one embodiment may include a base plate (410) and a film (420). The film (420) may include an ultraviolet molding layer (422), a reflective layer (423), and a printing layer (424). The ultraviolet molding layer (422) may be disposed on the back surface of the base plate (410). The reflective layer (423) may be disposed on the back surface of the ultraviolet molding layer (422). The printing layer (424) may be disposed on the back surface of the reflective layer (423). According to one embodiment, a plurality of patterns (440) can be formed within the ultraviolet molding layer (422).

[0180] The cover plate (211) illustrated in FIG. 10 may include a translucent print layer (911) between the base plate (410) and the ultraviolet molding layer (422). Referring to FIG. 10, the cover plate (211) according to one embodiment may include a base plate (410) and a film (420). The film (420) may include a translucent print layer (911), an ultraviolet molding layer (422), a reflective layer (423), and a print layer (424). As illustrated in FIG. 10, the translucent print layer (911) may be interposed between the base plate (410) and the ultraviolet molding layer (422). The translucent print layer (911) may have a tint. A plurality of patterns (440) may be formed within the ultraviolet molding layer (422).

[0181] The cover plate (211) illustrated in FIG. 11 may include a plating layer (1110) formed on the surface of the ultraviolet molding layer (422). Referring to FIG. 11, the cover plate (211) according to one embodiment may include a base plate (410) and a film (420). The film (420) may include a substrate layer (421), an ultraviolet molding layer (422), a plating layer (1110), and a printing layer (424). The plating layer (1110) may be interposed between the ultraviolet molding layer (422) and the printing layer (424). The plating layer (1110) may be used instead of the reflective layer (423) and may be formed using mirror ink containing aluminum or metal wet plating.

[0182] In the case of the cover plate (211) illustrated in FIG. 12, instead of the ultraviolet molding layer (422), a plurality of patterns (440) may be formed on the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410). Referring to FIG. 12, the cover plate (211) according to one embodiment may include a base plate (410) and a film (420). The film (420) may include a reflective layer (423) and a printed layer (424). The plurality of patterns (440) may be formed on the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410) through thermal forming, etching, and / or CNC machining.

[0183] The cover plate (211) illustrated in FIG. 13 may include a plurality of patterns (440) formed on the back surface (410b) of the base plate (410). Referring to FIG. 13, the cover plate (211) may include a base plate (410) and a film (420). The film (420) may include a plating layer (1110) and a printing layer (424).

[0184] FIG. 14A illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 14B illustrates a rear view of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0185] In the drawings for explaining the electronic device (101) described above, the electronic device (101) is illustrated as a bar-type device, but the structure of the electronic device (101) is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may be implemented as a foldable device.

[0186] The electronic device (101) described below may be substantially identical to the electronic device (101) described above, except for the foldable structure. Components identical to the components described above may be given the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions may be omitted.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 14A, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a foldable housing (1403). The foldable housing (1403) may include a first housing part (1410) and a second housing part (1420). The first housing part (1410) and the second housing part (1420) may be rotatably coupled by a hinge assembly (1460). For example, the first housing part (1410) may be rotatable relative to the second housing part (1420) about a folding axis (f). For example, the electronic device (101) may be configured to provide a first state (1401) in which the first housing part (1410) and the second housing part (1420) are folded, a second state (1402) in which the first housing part (1410) and the second housing part (1420) are unfolded, and a plurality of intermediate states between the folded state (1401) and the unfolded state (1402).

[0188] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a flexible display (1430). The flexible display (1430) may include a first display area (1431), a second display area (1432), and a third display area (1433). The first display area (1431) may be supported by a first housing part (1410). The second display area (1432) may be supported by a second housing part (1420). The third display area (1433) may be positioned between the first display area (1431) and the second display area (1432). The third display area (1433) may be at least partially bendable based on rotation of the first housing part (1410) or the second housing part (1420). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a cover display (1450) that is externally visible in an unfolded state (1402).

[0189] Referring to FIG. 14B, a cover plate (e.g., cover plate (211) of FIG. 3) may define at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device (101). For example, the cover plate (211) may define at least a portion of the rear surface of the first housing part (1410) and at least a portion of the rear surface of the second housing part (1420). A portion of the rear surface of the first housing part (1410) may be defined by the cover display (1450), and the remainder of the rear surface of the first housing part (1410) may be defined by the cover plate (211).

[0190] According to one embodiment, the cover plate (211) of the electronic device (101) including the foldable housing (1403) may be substantially the same as the cover plate (211) described above. For example, the cover plate (211) may include a film (e.g., the film (420) of FIG. 4B) including a plurality of patterns (e.g., the plurality of patterns (440) of FIG. 4B). The tilt angle of the plurality of patterns (440) may be defined by the tilt angle described above. By the tilt angle, the light-collimating cycle formed at the edge portion of the cover plate (211) may be formed to be a certain length (e.g., about 0.4 mm) or less. According to one embodiment, the appearance quality of the cover plate (211) may be improved.

[0191] An electronic device (101) is provided. The electronic device (101) may include a cover plate (211) defining at least a portion of a rear surface of the electronic device (101). The cover plate (211) may include a base plate (410) exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). The cover plate (211) may have a rectangular shape including a long side (420a) and a short side (420b), and may include a film (420) attached to a rear surface of the base plate (410) opposite to a front surface of the base plate (410) exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). The film (420) may include a plurality of patterns (440) arranged to have an incline with respect to the long side (420a). The plurality of patterns (440) may be parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of patterns (440) may have a constant width. Among the plurality of patterns (440), the length of a portion of one or more patterns that contact the long side (420a) may be 0.4 mm or less. The slope of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a) may be based on the width and length of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the angle of the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) can be determined by the following mathematical expression 1.

[0193] Mathematical formula 1

[0194]

[0195] A represents the angle of the inclination, a represents the length of a portion of one or more patterns (440) that are in contact with the long side (420a) among the plurality of patterns (440), and b represents the width of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the angle of the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be 15 degrees or less.

[0197] According to one embodiment, the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the short side (420b) can be determined by the following mathematical expression 2.

[0198] Mathematical formula 2

[0199]

[0200] A represents the angle of the inclination, b represents the width of the plurality of patterns (440), and c represents the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns (440) contact the short side (420b).

[0201] According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) can be in contact with the long side (420a) and the short side (420b).

[0202] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an adhesive layer (430) interposed between the base plate (410) and the film (420) to attach the film (420) to the rear surface of the base plate (410).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the film (420) may include an ultraviolet molding layer (422) positioned on the rear surface of the base plate (410) and having the plurality of patterns (440) formed thereon. The film (420) may include a reflective layer (423) positioned on the rear surface of the ultraviolet molding layer (422) and configured to reflect light. The film (420) may include an opaque printing layer (424) positioned on the rear surface of the reflective layer (423).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the film (420) may include a substrate layer (421) comprising a polymer, interposed between the base plate (410) and the ultraviolet molding layer (422).

[0205] According to one embodiment, the plurality of patterns (440) may be of a lenticular type or a prism type.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a foldable housing (1403) including a first housing part (1410) and a second housing part (1420) rotatably coupled to the first housing part (1410). The cover plate (211) may at least partially form the rear surface of the first housing part (1410) or the rear surface of the second housing part (1420).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a display (201) including a window (201b) defining at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device (101). The cover plate (211) may be opposite the display (201).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an edge part (218) that at least partially defines a side surface of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may further include a bracket (243) that is surrounded by the edge part (218). The cover plate (211) may be coupled to the upper edge part (218).

[0209] An electronic device (101) is provided. The electronic device (101) may include a cover plate (211) defining at least a portion of a rear surface of the electronic device (101). The cover plate (211) may include a base plate (410) exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). The cover plate (211) may have a rectangular shape including a long side (420a) and a short side (420b), and may include a film (420) attached to a rear surface of the base plate (410) opposite to a front surface of the base plate (410) exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). The film (420) may include a plurality of patterns (440) arranged to have an incline with respect to the long side (420a). The plurality of patterns (440) may be in contact with the long side (420a) and the short side (420b).

[0210] According to one embodiment, among the plurality of patterns (440), the length of a portion of one or more patterns that contact the long side (420a) may be 0.4 mm or less. The slope of the plurality of patterns (440) with respect to the long side (420a) may be based on the width and the length of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the angle of the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be 15 degrees or less.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an adhesive layer (430) interposed between the base plate (410) and the film (420) to attach the film (420) to the rear surface of the base plate (410). According to one embodiment, the film (420) may be attached to the rear surface of the base plate (410) and may include a substrate layer (421) including a polymer. The film (420) may be positioned on the rear surface of the substrate layer (421) and may include an ultraviolet molding layer (422) on which the plurality of patterns (440) are formed. The film (420) may be positioned on the rear surface of the ultraviolet molding layer (422) and may include a reflective layer (423) for reflecting light. The film (420) may be positioned on the rear surface of the reflective layer (423) and may include an opaque printing layer (424).

[0213] A cover plate (211) is provided. The cover plate (211) may include a base plate (410). The cover plate (211) may have a rectangular shape including a long side (420a) and a short side (420b), and may include a film (420) attached to the back surface of the base plate (410). The film (420) may include a plurality of patterns (440) arranged to have an incline with respect to the long side (420a). The plurality of patterns (440) may be parallel to each other. Each of the plurality of patterns (440) may have a constant width. Among the plurality of patterns (440), a length of a portion of one or more patterns that contact the long side (420a) may be 0.4 mm or less. The slope of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be based on the width and length of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the angle of the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) can be determined by the following mathematical expression 3.

[0215] Mathematical formula 3

[0216]

[0217] A represents the angle of the inclination, a represents the length of a portion of one or more patterns (440) that are in contact with the long side (420a) among the plurality of patterns (440), and b represents the width of the plurality of patterns (440).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the angle of the inclination of the long side (420a) of the plurality of patterns (440) may be 15 degrees or less.

[0219] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0220] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another 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.

[0221] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0222] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120)) of a 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.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory (130) of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0224] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, comprising a cover plate defining at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device; The above cover plate, a base plate exposed to the outside of the electronic device, and A film having a rectangular shape including long and short sides and attached on the back surface of the base plate opposite to the front surface of the base plate exposed to the outside of the electronic device, The above film, It includes a plurality of patterns arranged to have an inclination with respect to the long side, The above multiple patterns are, Parallel to each other, each with a certain width, Among the above multiple patterns, the length of the part of one or more patterns that contact the long side is 0.4mm or less, The slope of the long side of the above plurality of patterns is, Based on the width and length of the above plurality of patterns, Electronic devices.

2. In paragraph 1, The angle of the inclination of the long side of the above plurality of patterns is, Determined by the following mathematical formula 1, Electronic devices. Mathematical formula 1 A represents the angle of the slope, a represents the length of the portion where one or more patterns in contact with the long side among the plurality of patterns are in contact with the long side, and b represents the width of the plurality of patterns.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The angle of the inclination of the long side of the above plurality of patterns is, Below 15 degrees, Electronic devices.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The length of the portion where the above multiple patterns are in contact with the short side is Determined by the following mathematical formula 2, Electronic devices. Mathematical formula 2 A represents the angle of the slope, b represents the width of the plurality of patterns, and c represents the length of the portion where the plurality of patterns touch the short side.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above multiple patterns are, Tangent to the above long side and the above short side, Electronic devices.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, In order to attach the film to the rear surface of the base plate, an adhesive layer is further included between the base plate and the film. Electronic devices.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above film, An ultraviolet molding layer positioned on the rear surface of the base plate and on which the plurality of patterns are formed; A reflective layer positioned on the back of the above UV molding layer for reflecting light, and located on the back side of the above reflective layer and comprising an opaque printed layer, Electronic devices.

8. In paragraph 7, The above film, A substrate layer comprising a polymer interposed between the base plate and the ultraviolet molding layer, Electronic devices.

9. In paragraph 8, The above film, Including a plating layer between the above UV molding layer and the above printing layer, Electronic devices.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above multiple patterns are, Lenticular type or prism type, Electronic devices.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, Further comprising a foldable housing including a first housing part and a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, The above cover plate, At least partially forming the rear surface of the first housing part or the rear surface of the second housing part, Electronic devices.

12. In paragraph 11, Further comprising a hinge assembly that rotatably connects the first housing part and the second housing part, Electronic devices.

13. In either of paragraphs 11 or 12, Further comprising a cover display defining at least a portion of the rear surface of the first housing part; The above cover plate, defining at least a portion of the rear surface of the second housing part; Electronic devices.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, Further comprising a display including a window defining at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device; The above cover plate, Contrary to the above display, Electronic devices.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, an edge part at least partially defining a side surface of the electronic device; and Further comprising a bracket wrapped by the above edge part, The above cover plate, Combined with the edge part of the commercial building, Electronic devices.

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