Electronic device comprising digitizer and NFC antenna, and method for controlling electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a display including a digitizer; and an NFC antenna pattern wound around the digitizer in a spiral shape. The digitizer comprises: a first substrate including a plurality of first conductive lines formed in a first direction; and a second substrate including a plurality of second conductive lines formed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The NFC antenna pattern may comprise: a first portion disposed between the plurality of first conductive lines; a second portion disposed between the plurality of second conductive lines; and a third portion disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Description

Electronic device including a digitizer and an NFC antenna and a method for controlling the electronic device

[0001] Various embodiments of the present invention disclose an electronic device including a digitizer and a near field communication (NFC) antenna, and a method of controlling the electronic device.

[0002] The use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs or laptop PCs of bar type, foldable type, rollable type or sliding type is increasing, and various functions are being provided to electronic devices.

[0003] The above electronic device can display various information such as text, images, and videos using a display.

[0004] The electronic device can perform wireless communication with another electronic device using at least one antenna.

[0005] The above information may be provided as background information 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.

[0006] The display of the electronic device may include a digitizer that allows input of text or drawings using an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen or an electro magnetic resonance (EMR) pen).

[0007] The above electronic device can support proximity communication for other electronic devices and tags using an NFC (near field communication) antenna.

[0008] For example, if the electronic device has an NFC antenna placed between the back plate and the battery and is used in reader mode for other electronic devices and tags, the electronic device may not be able to provide the tag location of the NFC antenna to other electronic devices, which may reduce the usability of the reader mode.

[0009] Various embodiments of the present invention can provide an electronic device having an NFC antenna pattern formed on a digitizer of a display located at the front of the electronic device.

[0010] Various embodiments of the present invention may provide a method for displaying the tag location of another electronic device on a display when the electronic device is used in a reader mode for proximity communication with another electronic device.

[0011] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains from the description below.

[0012] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a display including a digitizer, and an NFC antenna pattern spirally wound around the digitizer. According to one embodiment, the digitizer may include a first substrate including a plurality of first conductive lines formed in a first direction, and a second substrate including a plurality of second conductive lines formed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern may include a first portion disposed between the plurality of first conductive lines, a second portion disposed between the plurality of second conductive lines, and a third portion disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0013] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a display including a digitizer, an NFC antenna pattern spirally wound around the digitizer, a processor, and a memory storing instructions. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to display a plurality of first icons related to purchased products on the display, receive a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when any one of the plurality of first icons is selected, display a plurality of second icons related to a payment method on the display, receive a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when any one of the plurality of second icons is selected, and display a user interface indicating a tag location of another electronic device or an IC card on the display based on the received selection signal related to the payment method.

[0014] A method for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an operation of displaying a plurality of first icons related to a purchased product on a display. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of receiving a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when any one of the plurality of first icons is selected. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of displaying a plurality of second icons related to a payment method on the display based on the received selection signal. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of receiving a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when any one of the plurality of second icons is selected. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of displaying a user interface indicating a tag location of another electronic device or an IC card on the display based on the received selection signal related to the payment method.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling the electronic device may be performed using a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs. According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions and / or commands that are executed when executed by a processor of the electronic device.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an NFC antenna pattern is formed on a digitizer of a display located at the front of an electronic device, and when the electronic device is used in a reader mode for proximity communication with another electronic device, the location of a tag of the other electronic device is displayed on the display, thereby improving the usability of the electronic device related to proximity communication.

[0017] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

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

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

[0020] FIG. 1b is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 2A is a perspective view schematically showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 2b is a perspective view schematically showing the rear side of the electronic device of FIG. 2a according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of an electronic device including a digitizer according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 5A is an enlarged view schematically showing area A of the digitizer disclosed in FIG. 4 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 5b is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a digitizer and NFC antenna pattern according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 is a drawing schematically showing the configuration of a connector according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram illustrating a user interface indicating a tag location of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 7b is a schematic diagram illustrating a user interface indicating a tag location of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 8 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 10A is a diagram schematically illustrating a plurality of first icons related to purchased products displayed through a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 10b is a diagram schematically illustrating a screen for selecting a payment method displayed through a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 10c is a diagram schematically illustrating a plurality of second icons related to payment means displayed through a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 10d is a diagram schematically illustrating a user interface displayed through a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 1A is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 1A, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0038] 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.

[0039] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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).

[0049] A 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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).

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 through 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).

[0056] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent 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.

[0057] 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)).

[0058] 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.

[0059] FIG. 1b is a block diagram (105) of a display module (160) according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 1B, the display module (160) may include a display (161) and a display driver IC (DDI) (165) for controlling the display (161). The DDI (165) may include an interface module (165a), a memory (165b) (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module (165c), or a mapping module (165d). The DDI (165) may receive, for example, image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data, from another component of the electronic device (101) through the interface module (165a). According to one embodiment, the image information may be received from a processor (120) (e.g., a main processor (121) (e.g., an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit)) that operates independently of the function of the main processor (121). The DDI (165) can communicate with the touch circuit (168) or the sensor module (176) through the interface module (165a). In addition, the DDI (165) can store at least a portion of the received image information in the memory (165b), for example, on a frame basis. The image processing module (165c) can, for example, perform preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) on at least a portion of the image data based on at least the characteristics of the image data or the characteristics of the display (161). The mapping module (165d) can generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data preprocessed or postprocessed through the image processing module (165c). According to one embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or the current value can be performed based at least in part on, for example, the properties of the pixels of the display (161) (e.g., the arrangement of the pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each subpixel).At least some pixels of the display (161) may be driven based at least in part on, for example, the voltage value or current value, so that visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display (161).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may further include a touch circuit (168). The touch circuit (168) may include a touch sensor (168a) and a touch sensor IC (168b) for controlling the touch sensor (168a). The touch sensor IC (168b) may control the touch sensor (168a) to detect, for example, a touch input or a hovering input for a specific location of the display (161). For example, the touch sensor IC (168b) may detect the touch input or the hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light quantity, resistance, or charge quantity) for a specific location of the display (161). The touch sensor IC (168b) may provide information (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) regarding the detected touch input or hovering input to the processor (120). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit (168) (e.g., touch sensor IC (168b)) may be included as part of the display driver IC (165), or as part of the display (161), or as part of another component (e.g., auxiliary processor (123)) disposed external to the display module (160).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may further include at least one sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illuminance sensor) of the sensor module (176), or a control circuit therefor. In this case, the at least one sensor or the control circuit therefor may be embedded in a part of the display module (160) (e.g., the display (161) or the DDI (165)) or a part of the touch circuit (168). For example, when the sensor module (176) embedded in the display module (160) includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor may obtain biometric information (e.g., a fingerprint image) associated with a touch input through a part of the display (161). For example, when the sensor module (176) embedded in the display module (160) includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may obtain pressure information associated with a touch input through a part or the entire area of ​​the display (161). According to one embodiment, the touch sensor (168a) or sensor module (176) may be positioned between pixels of a pixel layer of the display (161), or above or below the pixel layer.

[0063] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0064] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0065] 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).

[0066] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0068] 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.

[0069] FIG. 2A is a perspective view schematically illustrating the front side of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a perspective view schematically illustrating the rear side of the electronic device of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) disclosed below may include at least some of the embodiments of the electronic device (101) disclosed in FIG. 1A. Embodiments related to the electronic device (200) disclosed below may be applied to electronic devices such as tablet PCs, for example. The electronic device (200) disclosed in the present invention is not limited to tablet PCs, and may be substantially equally applied to electronic devices such as bar-type, foldable-type, rollable-type, or sliding-type smart phones, wearable electronic devices, and / or notebook PCs.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) disclosed below may include an electronic device capable of transmitting an input signal to a display (201) using an electronic pen (250). For example, the electronic pen (250) may include a stylus pen, an electro magnetic resonance (EMR) pen, or a digital pen. For example, the display (201) may include a digitizer (e.g., a digitizer (360) of FIG. 3) for detecting an input of the electronic pen (250).

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, an electronic device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1A) may include a housing (210) including a front plate (202) facing the z-axis direction, a rear plate (211) facing the -z-axis direction opposite to the front plate (202), and a side member (218) surrounding a space between the front plate (202) and the rear plate (211). The side member (218) may include at least one speaker hole (207a, 207b, 207c, and / or 207d).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the side member (218) may include a first side (218a) having a first length, a second side (218b) extending in a direction perpendicular to the first side (218a) (e.g., in the -x-axis direction) and having a second length shorter than the first length, a third side (218c) extending parallel to the first side (218a) from the second side (218b) and having the first length, and a fourth side (218d) extending parallel to the second side (218b) from the third side (218c) and having the second length.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the front plate (202) may be a front cover (e.g., a first cover) forming a front edge of the housing (210). For example, the front plate (202) may be arranged in the z-axis direction of the electronic device (200). The front plate (202) may be formed by a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the rear plate (211) may be a rear cover (e.g., a second cover) that forms at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the housing (210). For example, the rear plate (211) may be disposed in the -z-axis direction of the electronic device (200). For example, the rear plate (211) may be formed of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel, or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. For example, the rear plate (211) may be composed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material.

[0076] In one embodiment, the side member (218) is coupled to the front plate (202) and the rear plate (211) and may be formed as a side bezel structure comprising metal and / or polymer. In various embodiments, the rear plate (211) and the side member (218) may be formed integrally and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum or magnesium).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (201) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1A), at least one input module (203) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1A), at least one speaker hole (207a, 207b, 207c, and 207d), a sensor module (204) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1A), a camera module (205, 212 (212a, 212b)) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1A), a key input device (217), or a connector hole (208). According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the above-described components or may additionally include other components.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the display (201) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIGS. 1A and 1B) may be disposed in the z-axis direction (e.g., the top or front) of the housing (210). For example, the display (201) may be visible through a substantial portion of the front plate (202). The display (201) may also be visible through substantially the entire area of ​​the front plate (202). For example, the display (201) may detect a signal input using an electronic pen (250). According to various embodiments, the display (201) may have a recess or opening formed in a portion of the display area, and at least one of the components described above may be disposed to be aligned with the recess or opening.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an audio module (e.g., audio module (170) of FIG. 1A), a sensor module (204), a camera module (205), or a light-emitting element (not shown) on the back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display (201).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may include a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer (e.g., digitizer (360) of FIG. 3) that detects an electronic pen (250).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the input module (203) may include at least one microphone. The input module (103) may include a plurality of microphones positioned at different locations so as to detect the direction of sound.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the at least one speaker hole (207a, 207b, 207c and / or 207d) can output sound output through the speaker module (230). The at least one speaker hole (207a, 207b, 207c and / or 207d) can be formed on the second side (218b) (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) and / or the fourth side (218d) (e.g., in the y-axis direction) of the housing (210). The speaker module (230) can include an external speaker and / or a receiver for calls.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one speaker module (230) (e.g., the sound output module (155) of FIG. 1A). The speaker module (230) may be disposed inside the housing (210). The speaker module (230) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to each corner of the electronic device (200) in the internal space of the housing (210) of the electronic device (200). For example, the speaker module (230) may be disposed at a corresponding position of each of the at least one speaker holes (207a, 207b, 207c and / or 207d). The speaker module (230) may be disposed between the display (201) and the rear plate (211). The speaker module (230) may be disposed at a lower portion (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the display (201). The speaker module (230) may be placed on the upper part (e.g., in the z-axis direction) of the rear plate (211).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (204) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204) may include, for example, at least one of a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, an HRM 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.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 212 (212a, 212b)) may include a first camera module (205) (e.g., a front camera module) that is arranged to be exposed to the outside through the front plate (202) of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (212a, 212b) (e.g., a rear camera module) that is arranged to be exposed to the outside through the rear plate (211). According to one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 212a, 212b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, at least two second camera modules (212a, 212b) may be arranged adjacent to each other as one camera module assembly (212). For example, a pair of camera modules (212a, 212b) of the camera module assembly (212) can perform a dual camera function for normal shooting, wide-angle shooting, or ultra-wide-angle shooting.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the key input device (217) may be positioned to be exposed to the outside through a side member (218) of the housing (210). For example, the key input device (217) may be positioned to be exposed to the outside through a first side (218a). According to various embodiments, the key input device (217) may also be positioned to be exposed to the outside through a third side (218c). According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) 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). For example, the key input device (217) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display (201). The key input device (217) may be disposed inside the electronic device (200) and may include at least one pressure-responsive key using a strain gauge that measures pressure changes due to pressurization of the side member (218). The key input device (217) may include a power button and / or a volume control button of the electronic device (200).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (208) may be formed on the second side (218b) of the housing (210). The connector hole (208) may include a connector port (e.g., a USB connector or an IF (interface) connector) therein for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A). The connector hole (208) may also perform a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A), or may further include a separate connector port (e.g., an ear jack) therein for performing a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals. For example, the connector port (not shown) may include a connection terminal (178) disclosed in FIG. 1.

[0088] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 3, a display (201) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a window layer (310), a polarizing layer (320) (e.g., polarizer film) sequentially disposed on the back surface (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the window layer (310), a display panel (330), a polymer layer (340), a metal sheet layer (350), and a digitizer (360) (e.g., digitizer layer).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the window layer (310), the polarizing layer (320), the display panel (330), the polymer layer (340), the metal sheet layer (350), and the digitizer (360) can be bonded using at least one adhesive (P1, P2, P3, P4). For example, the at least one adhesive (P1, P2, P3, P4) can include at least one of an optical clear adhesive (OCA), a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), a heat-reactive adhesive, or a double-sided tape.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the window layer (310) may include a glass layer (e.g., a glass material). For example, the window layer (310) may include ultra-thin glass (UTG). For example, the window layer (310) may include a polymer material (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI)). For example, the window layer (310) may be formed of at least one layer including a glass layer and / or a polymer material.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the polarizing layer (320) may be disposed on a lower portion (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the window layer (310). The polarizing layer (320) may selectively transmit light generated from a light source of the display panel (330) and radiated in a certain direction. For example, the polarizing layer (320) and the window layer (310) may be bonded using a first adhesive (P1).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the display panel (330) may be disposed below the polarizing layer (320) (e.g., in the -z-axis direction). The display panel (330) may include a plurality of pixels and a wiring structure (e.g., an electrode pattern and / or a touch panel). For example, the display panel (330) and the polarizing layer (320) may be formed integrally.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the polymer layer (340) may be disposed on the lower side (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the display panel (330). The polymer layer (340) may provide a dark background to ensure visibility of the display panel (330) and may be formed of a buffering material for buffering. For example, the polymer layer (340) and the display panel (330) may be bonded using a second adhesive (P2). According to various embodiments, the polymer layer (340) may also be disposed on the lower side (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the metal sheet layer (350) to waterproof the display (201).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer (350) may be disposed on the lower side (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the polymer layer (340). The metal sheet layer (350) may include at least one of SUS (steel use stainless) (e.g., STS (stainless steel)), Cu, or Al. For example, the metal sheet layer (350) may also include other alloy materials in addition to SUS (steel use stainless) (e.g., STS (stainless steel)), Cu, or Al. The metal sheet layer (350) may help reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device (200), shield ambient noise, and may be used to disperse heat emitted from a heat dissipating component. For example, the metal sheet layer (350) and the polymer layer (340) may be bonded using a third adhesive (P3).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the digitizer (360) may be disposed on the lower side (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the metal sheet layer (350). The digitizer (360) may detect a signal input through the electronic pen (250) (e.g., the electronic pen of FIG. 2A). For example, the digitizer (360) may detect a resonant frequency of an electromagnetic induction method applied from an input of the electronic pen (250). For example, the digitizer (360) may generate a signal for identifying the position of the electronic pen (250) based on an induced electromotive force generated by a magnetic field generated from the electronic pen (250). For example, the digitizer (360) may include any one of a digitizer layer, a digitizer panel, or a digitizer sheet. For example, the digitizer (360) and the metal sheet layer (350) can be bonded using a fourth adhesive (P4).

[0097] According to various embodiments, the digitizer (360) may be disposed between the polymer layer (340) and the metal sheet layer (350). For example, when the digitizer (360) is disposed between the polymer layer (340) and the metal sheet layer (350), the digitizer (360) and the polymer layer (340) may be bonded using a third adhesive (P3).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (331) that is arranged in a manner to be folded from the display panel (330) to at least a portion of the back surface (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the display (201). For example, the FPCB (331) may be electrically connected to the display panel (330). The FPCB (331) may include a display driver IC (DDI) (332) (e.g., the DDI (165) of FIG. 1B). For example, the display (201) may include a chip on film (COF) structure in which the DDI (332) is arranged on the FPCB (331) that is electrically connected to the display panel (330). According to various embodiments, the display (201) may also include a chip on panel (or chip on plastic) structure in which the DDI (332) is arranged on a portion of the display panel (330).

[0099] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic device including a digitizer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is an enlarged diagram schematically illustrating area A of the digitizer disclosed in FIG. 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a digitizer and an NFC antenna pattern according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) disclosed below may include at least some of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 3. In the description of the electronic device (200) according to the embodiments of the present invention disclosed below, components that are substantially the same as those of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 3 described above are given the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of their functions may be omitted.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a digitizer (360), an NFC antenna pattern (430), a connector (440), and a printed circuit board (450).

[0102] According to various embodiments, a digitizer (360) may be included in the display (201). The digitizer (360) may detect a signal input through an electronic pen (250) (e.g., the electronic pen of FIG. 2A).

[0103] In one embodiment, the digitizer (360) may include a first substrate (410) and a second substrate (420). For example, the first substrate (410) may be positioned below (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) the second substrate (420). For example, the second substrate (420) may be positioned above (e.g., in the z-axis direction) the first substrate (410).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the first substrate (410) may include a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed in a first direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction and / or in the -x-axis direction). For example, the plurality of first conductive lines (411) may be formed in a transverse direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction and / or in the -x-axis direction) on the first substrate (410). Each of the plurality of first conductive lines (411) may be arranged at a specified interval (e.g., about 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm) on the first substrate (410).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the second substrate (420) may include a plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed in a second direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction or the -axis direction). For example, the plurality of second conductive lines (422) may be formed in a vertical direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction or the -axis direction) on the second substrate (420). For example, the second direction may be a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the plurality of second conductive lines (422) may be arranged on the second substrate (420) at a specified interval (e.g., about 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm).

[0106] According to one embodiment, a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed on a first substrate (410) and a plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed on a second substrate (420) may be electrically connected through at least one via (V1, V2, V3, V4), as disclosed in FIG. 5A.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed on the digitizer (360). For example, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be formed by being wound in a spiral shape around the digitizer (360). The NFC antenna pattern (430) may be used for short-range communication of the electronic device (200). For example, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may include a conductive material (e.g., metal).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be positioned on the digitizer (360) so as not to overlap with the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422). For example, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be positioned on the digitizer (360) so as not to be electrically connected with the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be arranged on the digitizer (360) alternately on the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420). For example, a portion of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be arranged on the first substrate (410), another portion may be arranged on the second substrate (420), and another portion may be arranged between the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420).

[0110] Referring to FIG. 5B, a first portion (531) of an NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed between a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed on a first substrate (410). The first portion (531) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed on the first substrate (410) without overlapping with the plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed on the first substrate (410).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the second portion (532) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed between a plurality of second conductive fines (422) formed on the second substrate (420). The second portion (532) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed on the second substrate (420) without overlapping with the plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed on the second substrate (410).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the third portion (533) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed between the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420). According to one embodiment, the first portion (531), the second portion (532), and the third portion (533) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be electrically connected through at least one via (5321, 5311, 5312, 5322, 5323, 5313, 5314, 5324, 5325, 5315, 5316, 5326). For example, the first substrate (410) may include at least one of a 1-1 via (5311), a 1-2 via (5312), a 1-3 via (5313), a 1-4 via (5314), a 1-5 via (5315), and a 1-6 via (5316). For example, the second substrate (420) may include at least one of a 2-1 via (5321), a 2-2 via (5322), a 2-3 via (5323), a 2-4 via (5324), a 2-5 via (5325), and a 2-6 via (5326).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be placed on the second substrate (420). The NFC antenna pattern (530) may be electrically connected from the starting point (431) to the end point (432) through the first part (531), the second part (532), and the third part (533), the 2-1 via (5321), the 1-1 via (5311), the 1-2 via (5312), the 2-2 via (5322), the 2-3 via (5323), the 1-3 via (5312), the 1-4 via (5314), the 2-4 via (5324), the 2-5 via (5325), the 1-5 via (5315), the 1-6 via (5316), and the 2-6 via (5326).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be electrically connected to the connector (440), for example, as disclosed in FIG. 4. For example, the starting point (431) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be the starting portion where a part of the NFC antenna pattern (430) is connected to the connector (440), and the ending point (432) may be the ending portion where another part of the NFC antenna pattern (430) is connected to the connector (440). For example, the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be disposed on the second substrate (420). According to various embodiments, the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) may also be disposed on the first substrate (410).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be electrically connected to the connector (440) at a starting point (431) (e.g., a starting portion). For example, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be wound in a spiral shape around the digitizer (360) starting from the starting point (431) (e.g., a starting portion), and an end point (432) (e.g., an end portion) that returns from a turning point (435) located at the innermost side of the spiral shape may be electrically connected to the connector (440).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be wound in a spiral shape around the digitizer (360) and may form a closed curve (e.g., a closed loop) such that the starting point (431) (e.g., the starting portion) and the ending point (432) (e.g., the ending portion) are connected to the connector (440).

[0117] According to various embodiments, the digitizer (360) may include at least one of a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna pattern (not shown) and a wireless charging antenna pattern (not shown) in addition to the NFC antenna pattern (430).

[0118] Referring to FIG. 6, the connector (440) may include a first pin (441) and a second pin (442). For example, the first pin (441) may include at least one pin. For example, the second pin (442) may include at least one pin. For example, at least one first pin (441) may be electrically connected to a digitizer (360). For example, at least one second pin (442) may be electrically connected to an NFC antenna pattern (430).

[0119] According to various embodiments, a printed circuit board (450) may be electrically connected to a connector (440). The printed circuit board (450) may include a first circuit (451), a second circuit (452), and a processor (120).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the first circuit (451) may be electrically connected to the digitizer (360) via the first pin (441) of the connector (440). The first circuit (451) may control the digitizer (360). For example, the first circuit (451) may include a first controller or a first integrated circuit (IC) chip that controls the digitizer (360). For example, the first circuit (451) may generate a signal for identifying the position of the electronic pen (250) based on an input signal using the electronic pen (250), and transmit the generated signal to the processor (120).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the second circuit (452) may be electrically connected to the NFC antenna pattern (430) via the second pin (442) of the connector (440). The second circuit (452) may control the NFC antenna pattern (430). For example, the second circuit (452) may include a second controller or a second IC chip that controls the NFC antenna pattern (430).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be electrically connected to a first circuit (451) and a second circuit (452). The processor (120) may control at least one of the first circuit (451) and the second circuit (452).

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device (200) can form an NFC antenna pattern (430) on a digitizer (360) of a display (201) positioned at the front (e.g., in the z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is used in a reader mode for wireless communication (e.g., proximity communication) with another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A) or a credit card (e.g., an IC card), the tag location can be displayed on the display (201).

[0124] FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram illustrating a user interface indicating a tag location of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram illustrating a user interface indicating a tag location of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0125] For example, the electronic device (200) disclosed in FIG. 7a may include a tablet PC. For example, the electronic device (200) disclosed in FIG. 7b may include a notebook PC.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 7A, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a tablet PC) according to an embodiment of the present invention is used in a reader mode for wireless communication with another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A), the processor (120) may display a user interface (710) indicating a tag location of the other electronic device (102, 104) on the display (201). For example, the user interface (710) may be displayed in a guide area indicating a location where an NFC antenna pattern (4301) is arranged. For example, the user interface (710) may guide a tag location of the other electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A) with respect to the electronic device (200). For example, the user interface (710) may include a pop-up that guides a tag location of the other electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A) with respect to the electronic device (200).

[0127] Referring to FIG. 7B, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a notebook PC) according to various embodiments of the present invention is used in a reader mode for wireless communication with an IC card (720) such as a credit card or a check card, the processor (120) may display a user interface (710) indicating a tag location of the IC card (720) on the display (201). For example, the user interface (710) may be displayed in a guide area indicating a location where an NFC antenna pattern (4301) is arranged. For example, the user interface (710) may guide a tag location of the IC card (720) with respect to the electronic device (200). For example, the user interface (710) may include a pop-up that guides a tag location of the IC card (720) with respect to the electronic device (200).

[0128] Figure 8 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0129] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) disclosed below may include at least some of the embodiments described in FIGS. 1A to 7B. In the description of the electronic device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention disclosed below, components that are substantially the same as those of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 7B described above are given the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of their functions may be omitted.

[0130] Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a display (201), a memory (130), and a processor (120).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the display (260) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIGS. 1A and 1B) may display a user interface (710) stored in the memory (130). For example, the display (260) may display a user interface (710) that guides the location of a tag of another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A) or an IC card (720). The display (260) may include a digitizer (360) that detects an input of an electronic pen (250) and an NFC antenna pattern (430) that supports proximity communication.

[0132] According to various embodiments, the display (201) may display the initial screen, setting screen, and / or execution screens of various applications of the electronic device (200). The display (201) may display a user interface (UI) that may provide various services to a user of the electronic device (200). The display (201) may perform a display function and an input function. The display (201) may perform a display function and an input function.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the memory (130) may store at least one user interface (710) provided through the display (201). The memory (130) may store executable instructions. For example, the memory (130) may include one or more storage media that store instructions. For example, the memory (130) may store at least one instruction that, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (120), causes the electronic device (200) to perform at least one operation. For example, the at least one instruction may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium. The recording medium may be tangible and non-transitory. The memory (130) and / or the recording medium may store one or more programs including at least one instruction.

[0134] According to various embodiments, the memory (130) may store the initial screen, setting screen, and / or various applications of the electronic device (200) provided through the display (201). The memory (130) may store a user interface (710) that may provide various services to the user of the electronic device (200). The memory (130) may perform a function of storing a program for processing and controlling the processor (120) (e.g., the program (140) of FIG. 1A), an operating system (e.g., the operating system (142) of FIG. 1A), various applications, and input / output data. The memory (130) may store a program that controls the overall operation of the electronic device (200). The memory (130) may store various setting information required when processing functions in the electronic device (200).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be operatively connected to the display (201) and the memory (130). The processor (120) may be electrically connected to the display (201) and the memory (130). The processor (120) may control the functions and operations of the display (201) and the memory (130). The processor (120) may be configured to access the memory (130) and execute at least one instruction. The electronic device (200) may include at least one processor (120).

[0136] According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may control the overall operation of the electronic device (101) and the signal flow between internal components, and may perform a function of processing data. The processor (120) may include, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor, and / or a communication processor. The processor (120) may include a single core processor or a multi-core processor. The processor (120) may be composed of at least one processor. For example, the processor (120) may include an application processor (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1A) and a sensor hub processor (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1A). According to various embodiments, the processor (120) may include at least one of an application processor, a microprocessor unit (MPU), and a data processing unit (DPU).

[0137] According to various embodiments, an operation executed in the electronic device (200) may be performed and / or executed by at least one instruction stored in the processor (120) and / or the memory (130). For example, in this document, an embodiment in which the electronic device (200) may perform a certain operation may be interpreted to mean that the operation is performed by at least one instruction stored in the processor (120) and / or the memory (130).

[0138] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation for controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10a is a diagram schematically illustrating a plurality of first icons related to purchased products displayed through a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10b is a diagram schematically illustrating a screen for selecting a payment method displayed through a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10c is a diagram schematically illustrating a plurality of second icons related to payment methods displayed through a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10d is a diagram schematically illustrating a user interface displayed through a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0139] For example, FIG. 9 may be a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention displays a user interface (710) indicating a tag location of another electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A) and / or an IC card (720) on a display (201).

[0140] The method disclosed below may include, for example, at least some of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A to 8. The method disclosed below may apply, for example, the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 8. For example, the method disclosed below is not limited to the operations described below, and may perform operations related to at least some of the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 8. In embodiments related to the method disclosed below, the operations may be performed sequentially, but may not necessarily be performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed. For example, the order of the operations may be performed in parallel. For example, not all of the operations may be performed, but at least some of the operations may be performed.

[0141] According to various embodiments, the operations related to the method for controlling the electronic device disclosed in FIG. 9 may be executed by a processor (120) or a memory (130) that stores instructions that, when executed by the processor (120), cause the electronic device (200) to perform specified operations.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may display a webpage through the display (201) that allows the user to select and purchase a specified product based on a user's input.

[0143] In operation 910, the electronic device (200) may display a plurality of first icons (1010) related to the purchased product on the display (201) based on a user's input signal.

[0144] For example, referring to FIG. 10A, the processor (120) of the electronic device (200) can display, through the display (201), a plurality of icons (1010) related to a product desired by the user to be purchased among a plurality of products displayed on a webpage (e.g., pizza, hamburger, and ice cream).

[0145] In operation 920, the electronic device (200) may receive a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when one of the plurality of first icons (1010) displayed through the display (201) is selected (e.g., pizza).

[0146] For example, referring to FIG. 10b, when one icon (e.g., pizza) is selected among a plurality of first icons (1010), the processor (120) of the electronic device (200) may display items (e.g., cash, credit / check card, and gift certificate) for selecting a payment method on the display (201), and receive a selection signal related to a payment method (e.g., credit / check card) corresponding to the item (1020) selected by the user.

[0147] In operation 930, when the electronic device (200) receives a selection signal related to a payment method through operation 920, it may display a plurality of second icons (1030) related to the payment method on the display (201).

[0148] For example, referring to FIG. 10c, when a selection signal related to a payment method (e.g., credit / check card) is received through the operation 920, the processor (120) of the electronic device (200) may display a plurality of second icons (1030) (e.g., card type, NFC payment) for selecting a payment method on the display (201).

[0149] In operation 940, the electronic device (200) may receive a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon (1040) when one of the plurality of second icons (1030) displayed through the display (201) (e.g., an NFC payment icon) is selected.

[0150] For example, referring to FIG. 10c, the processor (120) of the electronic device (200) may receive a selection signal for, for example, an NFC payment icon (1040) among a plurality of second icons (1030) displayed on the display (201).

[0151] In operation 950, when the electronic device (200) receives a selection signal for the NFC payment icon (1040) through operation 940, the electronic device (200) may display a user interface (UI: user interface) (710) indicating a tag location of another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1A) or an IC card (720)) on the display (201).

[0152] For example, referring to FIG. 10d, when a selection signal for an NFC payment icon (1040) is received through the operation 940, the processor (120) of the electronic device (200) can guide the tag position of another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1a) or an IC card (720) to the electronic device (200) by displaying the user interface (710) on the display (201).

[0153] An electronic device (101, 200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a display (201) including a digitizer (360) and an NFC (near field communication) antenna pattern (430) spirally wound around the digitizer (360). According to one embodiment, the digitizer (360) may include a first substrate (410) including a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed in a first direction, and a second substrate (420) including a plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may include a first portion (531) disposed between the plurality of first conductive lines (411), a second portion (532) disposed between the plurality of second conductive lines (422), and a third portion (533) disposed between the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be configured so as not to overlap the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422) can be electrically connected through at least one via (V1, V2, V3, V4).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the first portion (531), the second portion (532), and the third portion (533) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) can be electrically connected through at least one via.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101, 200) may further include a connector (440) electrically connected to the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be configured to be wound in a spiral form from the starting point (431), and the end point (432) that returns from the innermost turning point (435) of the spiral shape may be electrically connected to the connector (440).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna pattern (430) may be wound in a spiral shape, and the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) may be configured to form a closed curve.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101, 200) may further include a connector (440) electrically connected to the digitizer (360) and the NFC antenna pattern (430), and a printed circuit board (450) electrically connected to the connector (440).

[0161] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (450) may include a first circuit (451) that controls the digitizer (360), a second circuit (452) that controls the NFC antenna pattern (430), and a processor (120) electrically connected to the first circuit (431) and the second circuit (432).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the connector (440) may include a first pin (441) electrically connecting the first circuit (451) and the digitizer (360), and a second pin (442) electrically connecting the second circuit (452) and the NFC antenna pattern (430).

[0163] An electronic device (101, 200) according to various embodiments of the present invention includes a display (201) including a digitizer (360), an NFC antenna pattern (430) spirally wound around the digitizer (360), a processor (120), and a memory (130) storing instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor (120), cause the electronic device (101, 200) to display a plurality of first icons (1010) related to a purchased product on the display (201), and, when any one of the plurality of first icons (1010) is selected, receive a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon, and, based on the received selection signal, display a plurality of second icons (1030) related to a payment method on the display (201), and, when any one of the plurality of second icons (1030) is selected, When the icon (1040) is selected, a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon (1040) is received, and based on the received selection signal related to the payment method, a user interface (710) indicating a tag location of another electronic device (102, 104) or an IC card (720) can be displayed on the display (201).

[0164] A method for controlling an electronic device (101, 200) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an operation of displaying a plurality of first icons (1010) related to a purchased product on a display (201). According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of receiving a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when any one of the plurality of first icons (1010) is selected. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of displaying a plurality of second icons (1030) related to a payment method on the display (201) based on the received selection signal. According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of receiving a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon (1040) when any one of the plurality of second icons (1030) is selected. According to one embodiment, the method may include displaying a user interface (710) indicating a tag location of another electronic device (102, 104) or an IC card on the display (201) based on a selection signal associated with the received payment method.

[0165] Although the present invention has been described above according to various embodiments of the present invention, it is obvious that changes and modifications made by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains within a scope that does not deviate from the technical characteristics of the present invention also belong to the present invention.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101, 200), A display (201) including a digitizer (360); and It includes an NFC (near field communication) antenna pattern (430) wound in a spiral shape on the above digitizer (360), The above digitizer (360) is, A first substrate (410) including a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed in a first direction, and A second substrate (420) including a plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, The above NFC antenna pattern (430) is A first part (531) arranged between the plurality of first conductive lines (411), A second portion (532) disposed between the plurality of second conductive lines (422), and An electronic device comprising a third portion (533) disposed between the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420).

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the NFC antenna pattern (430) is configured so as not to overlap with the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device in which the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422) are electrically connected through at least one via (V1, V2, V3, V4).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device in which the first part (531), the second part (532) and the third part (533) of the NFC antenna pattern (430) are electrically connected through at least one via.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, It further includes a connector (440) electrically connected to the starting point (431) and the end point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430). An electronic device in which the NFC antenna pattern (430) is wound in a spiral form from the starting point (431), and the end point (432) that returns from the innermost turning point (435) of the spiral shape is electrically connected to the connector (440).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, It further includes a connector (440) electrically connected to the starting point (431) and the end point (432) of the NFC antenna pattern (430). An electronic device in which the NFC antenna pattern (430) is wound in a spiral shape and the starting point (431) and the ending point (432) are configured to form a closed curve.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, A connector (440) electrically connected to the digitizer (360) and the NFC antenna pattern (430); and Further comprising a printed circuit board (450) electrically connected to the above connector (440), The above printed circuit board (450) is A first circuit (451) controlling the above digitizer (360), A second circuit (452) controlling the above NFC antenna pattern (430), and An electronic device comprising a processor (120) electrically connected to the first circuit (431) and the second circuit (432).

8. In paragraph 7, The above connector (440) is A first pin (441) electrically connecting the first circuit (451) and the digitizer (360), and An electronic device comprising a second pin (442) electrically connecting the second circuit (452) and the NFC antenna pattern (430).

9. In electronic devices (101, 200), A display (201) including a digitizer (360); An NFC antenna pattern (430) wound in a spiral shape around the above digitizer (360); processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (120), cause the electronic device (101, 200) to: Displaying a plurality of first icons (1010) related to the purchased product on the display (201), When one of the plurality of first icons (1010) is selected, a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon is received, Based on the received selection signal, a plurality of second icons (1030) related to the payment method are displayed on the display (201), When one of the plurality of second icons (1030) is selected, a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon (1040) is received, An electronic device that displays a user interface (710) indicating the tag location of another electronic device (102, 104) or an IC card (720) on the display (201) based on a selection signal related to the received payment method.

10. In paragraph 9, The above digitizer (360) is, A first substrate (410) including a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed in a first direction, and A second substrate (420) including a plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, The above NFC antenna pattern (430) is A first part (531) arranged between the plurality of first conductive lines (411), A second portion (532) disposed between the plurality of second conductive lines (422), and An electronic device comprising a third portion (533) disposed between the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420).

11. In paragraph 9 or 10, An electronic device in which the NFC antenna pattern (430) is configured so as not to overlap with the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422).

12. In any one of paragraphs 9 to 11, An electronic device in which the plurality of first conductive lines (411) and the plurality of second conductive lines (422) are electrically connected through at least one via (V1, V2, V3, V4).

13. In a method for controlling an electronic device (101, 200), An action of displaying a plurality of first icons (1010) related to a purchased product on a display (201); An operation of receiving a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon when any one of the plurality of first icons (1010) is selected; An operation of displaying a plurality of second icons (1030) related to a payment method on the display (201) based on the received selection signal; An operation of receiving a selection signal related to a payment method corresponding to the selected icon (1040) when one of the plurality of second icons (1030) is selected; and A method comprising an action of displaying a user interface (710) indicating a tag location of another electronic device (102, 104) or an IC card on the display (201) based on a selection signal related to the received payment method.

14. In paragraph 13, The above display (201) is, Digitizer (360); and A method including an NFC antenna pattern (430) wound in a spiral shape around the above digitizer (360).

15. In paragraph 14, The above digitizer (360) is, A first substrate (410) including a plurality of first conductive lines (411) formed in a first direction, and A second substrate (420) including a plurality of second conductive lines (422) formed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, The above NFC antenna pattern (430) is A first part (531) arranged between the plurality of first conductive lines (411), A second portion (532) disposed between the plurality of second conductive lines (422), and A method comprising a third portion (533) disposed between the first substrate (410) and the second substrate (420).

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