Electronic device performing back-off operation for radio signal, operation method thereof, and recording medium

Abstract

This electronic device causes: controlling a communication circuit so as to transmit a signal through a first antenna, wherein the signal transmitted through the first antenna includes channel state information related to a radio signal; identifying a characteristic value of a radio signal on the basis of a signal received through a second antenna, so as to determine movement of a user around the electronic device, wherein the characteristic value includes a time delay and / or an amplitude change amount of the radio signal, and the time delay and / or the amplitude change amount are identified on the basis of the channel state information included in the received signal; performing a back-off operation related to the radio signal on the basis that the characteristic value of the radio signal fulfills a first condition, wherein the first condition includes the time delay exceeding a first threshold value or the amplitude change amount exceeding a second threshold value, and the back-off operation includes an operation of controlling the communication circuit so as to reduce the output power of a signal outputted through the first antenna or the second antenna; and performing a default operation related to the radio signal on the basis that the characteristic value of the radio signal does not fulfill the first condition, wherein the default operation may include an operation of controlling the communication circuit so as to maintain, within a preset range, the output power of a signal outputted through the first antenna or the second antenna.

Description

Electronic device for performing back-off operation of wireless signal, method of operation thereof, and recording medium

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for performing a back-off operation of a wireless signal according to one embodiment, a method of operation thereof, and a recording medium.

[0002] Electronic devices containing communication modules are subject to a radio wave standard called the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) to determine levels of electromagnetic waves harmful to the human body. While lowering the radio wave output (e.g., Tx power) can reduce harm to the human body by satisfying SAR standards, doing so may result in a deterioration of the electronic device's communication performance.

[0003] Accordingly, some electronic devices utilize grip sensors to reduce radio wave output only when the human body makes contact. This action of reducing radio wave output can be referred to as a back-off action (e.g., Tx power back-off). For instance, since radio waves are emitted through antennas, the antenna can be integrated into the grip sensor pad to detect contact only when a user touches it. The grip sensor can detect the presence of the human body by sensing a change in capacitance when a dielectric material is adjacent to the sensor pad and comparing this change in capacitance with a set threshold value.

[0004] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one processor comprising a first antenna, a second antenna, a communication circuit, and a processing circuit, and a memory for storing instructions. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device may control the communication circuit to transmit a signal through the first antenna. The signal transmitted through the first antenna may include channel state information related to the wireless signal. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, the electronic device may cause the electronic device to determine a characteristic value of the wireless signal based on a signal received through the second antenna to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device. The characteristic value may include a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay and / or the change in amplitude may be determined based on the channel state information included in the received signal. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, they may cause the electronic device to perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. The first condition may include the time delay exceeding a first threshold or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold. The back-off operation may include an operation to control the communication circuit so that the output power of the signal output through the first antenna or the second antenna is reduced.When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, they may cause the electronic device to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. The basic operation may include an operation to control the communication circuit to maintain the output power of the signal output through the first antenna or the second antenna within a set range.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include an operation of transmitting a signal through a first antenna of the electronic device. The signal transmitted through the first antenna may include channel state information related to a wireless signal. The method may include an operation of checking a characteristic value of a wireless signal based on a signal received through a second antenna of the electronic device to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device. The characteristic value may include a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay and / or the change in amplitude may be checked based on the channel state information included in the received signal. The method may include an operation of performing a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. The first condition may include the time delay exceeding a first threshold or the change in amplitude exceeding a second threshold. The back-off operation may include an operation of reducing the output power of a signal output through the first antenna or the second antenna. The above method may include an operation to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. The basic operation may include an operation to maintain the output power of the signal output through the first antenna or the second antenna within a set range.

[0007] According to one embodiment, in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for storing instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor of the electronic device. The at least one operation may include an operation of transmitting a signal through a first antenna of the electronic device. The signal transmitted through the first antenna may include channel state information related to a wireless signal. The at least one operation may include an operation of determining a characteristic value of the wireless signal based on a signal received through a second antenna of the electronic device to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device. The characteristic value may include a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay and / or the change in amplitude may be determined based on the channel state information included in the received signal. The at least one operation may include an operation to perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. The first condition may include the time delay exceeding a first threshold or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold. The back-off operation may include an operation to reduce the output power of the signal output through the first antenna or the second antenna. The at least one operation may include an operation to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal not satisfying the first condition.The above basic operation may include an operation to maintain the output power of a signal output through the first antenna or the second antenna within a set range.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating types of electronic devices according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation using a wireless signal according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation using a sensor according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation using a wireless signal and maintaining or releasing the back-off operation using a sensor, according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for performing an additional back-off operation using a sensor according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation based on the position of an antenna, according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment.

[0023] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through 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) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0024] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0025] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0026] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0027] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0028] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0029] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0030] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., 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 said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0031] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0032] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include sensor circuitry. In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include a first sensor, a second sensor, and / or a third sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor circuitry may include a first sensor, a second sensor, and / or a third sensor.

[0033] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0034] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can 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).

[0035] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0036] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0037] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0038] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0039] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an 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 include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and 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., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., 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 may 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 identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0040] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), 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), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., 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 realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0041] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a 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. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0042] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0043] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0044] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through 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 performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or 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 provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a 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.

[0045] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may include an antenna (230), a communication circuit (210), at least one processor (120) including a processing circuit, and a memory (130) for storing instructions.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the antenna (230) may include a first antenna (231) and a second antenna (232). The electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to transmit a signal wirelessly through the antenna (230). The communication circuit (210) may be a circuit configured to support, for example, legacy cellular communication, 5G communication, next-generation communication, Bluetooth communication, WiFi (wireless fidelity) communication, or IrDA (infrared data association) communication. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include at least one communication processor (e.g., a processing circuit). According to one embodiment, the communication circuit (210) may include at least one RFIC (radio frequency integrated circuit) and / or at least one RFFE (radio frequency front end). For example, the communication circuit (210) may include at least one power amplifier and / or at least one modulator. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a transmission signal to the RFIC of the communication circuit (210). The electronic device (101) may receive and process a reception signal from the RFIC of the communication circuit (210). According to one embodiment, the RFIC of the communication circuit (210) may, for example, generate an RF signal corresponding to the transmission signal and provide it to a power amplifier. The power amplifier of the communication circuit (210) may be included in the RFFE.The RFFE may be configured in the form of a PAM (power amplifier module), a FEM (front end module), a PAMiD (power amplifier module including duplexer), an LPAMID (LNA and PAM with integrated duplexer or diplexer), or an LPAMIF (PA with integrated low noise amplifier and filter), and there are no limitations on the form of implementation. Those skilled in the art will understand that the RFFE may be implemented to further include a filter and / or an ASM (antenna switching module). An RFFE including the RFIC and power amplifier of the communication circuit (210) may be referred to as the RF circuit. According to one embodiment, a modulator of the communication circuit (210) (e.g., at least one of a buck / boost converter, a buck converter, or a boost converter) may provide a supply voltage to the power amplifier using supplied power. For example, the modulator of the communication circuit (210) may provide a supply voltage to the power amplifier using power supplied from a power source (e.g., a battery (189) or an external power source). The power amplifier of the communication circuit (210) can amplify an RF signal provided from an RFIC using a supply voltage. The signal provided by the power amplifier of the communication circuit (210) can be provided to an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first power amplifier corresponding to the first antenna (231) and a second power amplifier corresponding to the second antenna (232). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a single power amplifier corresponding to the first antenna (231) and the second antenna (232).The electronic device (101) can adjust the strength of a signal provided to an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)) by controlling a communication circuit (210) (e.g., at least one power amplifier and at least one modulator of the communication circuit (210)). The electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) (e.g., at least one power amplifier and at least one modulator of the communication circuit (210)) to adjust the output power of a signal (e.g., a wireless signal) output through the antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the sensor (220) may be at least one sensor included in the sensor module (176). For example, the sensor (220) may include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and / or a 6-axis sensor, but there is no limitation on the type of sensor (220). The electronic device (101) can use the sensor (220) to determine a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., a change in the X-axis sensing value, a change in the Y-axis sensing value, a change in the Z-axis sensing value, and / or a change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation). The electronic device (101) can use the sensor (220) to determine a value corresponding to the horizontal (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the ground and perpendicular to the Z-axis) (e.g., a Z-axis sensing value).

[0049] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an antenna of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (101) may include an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)). Referring to FIG. 3, the location where the antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)) of the electronic device (101) is placed may be described. However, the embodiment of FIG. 3 is merely an example to explain that the antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)) may be placed near the human body, and there are no limitations on the placement location and implementation method of the antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)) of the electronic device (101).

[0051] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) may be a portable computer (e.g., notebook, laptop, tablet, smartphone, e-book reader) that can be moved by a user. However, this is merely an example, and the electronic device (101) may include various types of devices including an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (310) that forms the exterior of the electronic device (101). In FIG. 3, for example, the electronic device (101) may include an upper housing (301) and a lower housing (302). The upper housing (301) and the lower housing (302) may be rotatably connected by a hinge structure (320). For example, the electronic device (101) may be a foldable device that is folded by the hinge structure (320). However, the electronic device (101) may be formed integrally without including a hinge structure. In FIG. 3, for example, the upper housing (301) may include an upper front housing (312) and an upper rear housing (311). For example, the lower housing (302) may include a lower front housing (313) and a lower rear housing (314). Other components of the electronic device (101) may be protected from the outside by housings (e.g., 311, 312, 313, 314). Some components of the electronic device (101) may be exposed to the outside through the housings (e.g., 311, 312, 313, 314) or through openings formed in the housings (e.g., 311, 312, 313, 314). According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) may include an antenna (330) (e.g., antenna (230) of FIG. 2), and there is no limitation on the location where the antenna (330) (e.g., antenna (230) of FIG. 2) is placed. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is implemented in the form of a notebook (or laptop) as in FIG. 3 (or in the case of implementation in other forms of devices), the lower rear housing (314) of the electronic device (101) may be located near the user's body (e.g., knee or thigh) or may come into contact with the user's body.Additionally, when the electronic device (101) is held by a user, at least a portion of the housings (e.g., 311, 312, 313, 314) of the electronic device (101) may be located near or in contact with the user's body. In this case, compliance with the specific absorption rate (SAR) may be required due to electromagnetic waves emitted from the antennas (330) (e.g., 331, 332, 333, 334) included in the electronic device (101). One of the antennas (e.g., 331, 332, 333, 334) of FIG. 3 may be the first antenna (231). Another of the antennas (e.g., 331, 332, 333, 334) of FIG. 3 may be the second antenna (232).

[0053] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating types of electronic devices (101) according to one embodiment.

[0054] According to one embodiment, FIG. 4 is a drawing for illustrating various examples of an electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) comprising at least two housings and a flexible display.

[0055] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) may include two or more housings, hinges connecting the two or more housings so as to be foldable, and a flexible display.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the flexible display is disposed on two or more housings and can be bent according to the rotational state of the housings. One side of each of the two or more housings is connected to a hinge, and the two or more housings can be rotated around the hinge.

[0057] According to one embodiment, two or more housing structures and a flexible display are provided in an electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1), and the electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) can be formed in various forms depending on the rotational state of the housing structures. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the various forms include a form that forms two regions in an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 1) (e.g., flexible display) (half fold (Fig. 4 (c))), a form that forms three regions in an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 1) (e.g., flexible display) (e.g., tri fold (Fig. 4 (a)), Z fold (Fig. 4 (b)), single open gate fold (Fig. 4 (f))), a form that forms four regions in an electronic device (e.g., 101 in FIG. 1) (e.g., double parallel reverse fold (Fig. 4 (d)), double parallel fold (Fig. 4 (e)), double gate fold (Fig. 4 (g)), roll fold (Fig. 4 (h)), accordion fold (Fig. 4 (i)), half fold then half fold (Fig. 4 (j))), and an electronic device (e.g., FIG. 1 101) (e.g., flexible display) may include a shape that forms more than a number of regions (e.g., half fold then tri fold ((k) of FIG. 4)). An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) includes housing structures and a flexible display connected to each other so as to be rotatable, and the housing structures may be rotated in such a shape. According to one embodiment, in the case of an electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) comprising at least two housings and at least two displays disposed in each housing, each display of the electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) may form an angle with respect to each other depending on the rotational state of the housings.

[0058] Meanwhile, although the electronic devices of FIG. 4 (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) are described as having one display disposed on a plurality of housings, they may have different displays for each of the plurality of housings. Accordingly, the description of the electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) and the method of operation thereof according to the various embodiments described below may also be applied to the description of an electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) comprising at least two housings and at least two displays disposed in each housing.

[0059] The operations of the electronic device (101) can be described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments (e.g., embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 4) and the embodiments described below (e.g., embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 14). Each embodiment is disclosed in a separate drawing and a separate paragraph, but this is for convenience of explanation only, and at least some of the aforementioned embodiments and at least some of the embodiments described below may be applied together. At least some of the aforementioned embodiments and at least some of the embodiments described below may be omitted.

[0060] In this document, the electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may mean that a processor (120), such as a microcontrolling unit (MCU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a microprocessor, or an application processor (AP), performs a specific operation. According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a processing circuit. The electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may mean that the processor (120) controls other hardware to perform a specific operation. The electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may mean that the processor (120) or other hardware is caused to perform a specific operation as at least one instruction for performing a specific operation, which was stored in the storage circuit (e.g., memory (130)) of the electronic device (101), is executed. The at least one instruction stored in the memory (130) of the electronic device (101) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation, either individually or collectively, when executed by the processor (120).

[0061] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation using a wireless signal according to one embodiment.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a basic operation related to a wireless signal. The "basic operation" may include an operation of controlling a communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of a signal output through an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range. The electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation related to a wireless signal. "Back-off operation" may include an operation to control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced (e.g., reduced from the output power of the basic operation). For example, "back-off of output power" may be a reduction in output power, and / or a reduction in the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power. The output power of a signal output through an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) can be controlled to a value less than or equal to a limit value (or, maximum value) of the output power. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of a signal output through an antenna (230) (e.g., a first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced by reducing the limit value (or, maximum value) of the output power.

[0063] At least some of the operations of FIG. 5 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 5 may be changed. Operations other than the operations of FIG. 5 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 5.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 501, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the characteristic value of a wireless signal. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) to transmit a signal through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334). The electronic device (101) can receive a signal through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). For example, the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) can correspond to the signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334). A signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) may include channel state information related to the wireless signal. The channel state information may include information for determining the time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the characteristic value of the wireless signal based on the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The characteristic value of the wireless signal may include the time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal may be determined based on the channel state information. For example, the electronic device (101) can check channel state information based on a signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) and check characteristic values ​​of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) based on the channel state information.

[0065] In operation 503, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a characteristic value of a wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) satisfies a first condition. For example, the first condition may include the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold or the amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding a second threshold. The characteristic value of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) may change depending on the change in permittivity around the electronic device (101). For example, the characteristic value of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) may change based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). For example, the time delay of the wireless signal may exceed the first threshold based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold value. For example, based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101), the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal may exceed a second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding a second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding a second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal being below the first threshold value and the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal being below the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on a wireless signal, based on a first condition.There are no restrictions on the method of setting criteria for determining the movement of a user around an electronic device (101) using the characteristic value of a wireless signal.

[0066] In operation 505, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced (e.g., reduced from the output power of the basic operation) based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying the first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) to reduce the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) by reducing the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying the first condition. The 505 operation can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as it detects the movement of a user around the electronic device (101).

[0067] In operation 507, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. Operation 507 can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a basic operation related to the wireless signal as it determines that there is no movement of a user around the electronic device (101).

[0068] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation using a sensor according to one embodiment.

[0069] At least some of the operations of FIG. 6 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 6 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 6 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 6.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 601, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the sensing value of the sensor (220). For example, the sensing value of the sensor (220) may include a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). The movement of the electronic device (101) may include, for example, left-right movement, forward-backward movement, up-down movement, and rotation of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can use the sensor (220) to check a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement along the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., a change in the sensing value along the X-axis, a change in the sensing value along the Y-axis, a change in the sensing value along the Z-axis, and / or a change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation).

[0071] In operation 603, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies a second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement along the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., change in the sensing value along the X-axis, change in the sensing value along the Y-axis, change in the sensing value along the Z-axis, and / or change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation) satisfies the second condition. For example, the second condition may include the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value (e.g., reference value in the X-axis direction, reference value in the Y-axis direction, reference value in the Z-axis direction, and / or reference value for rotation). For example, based on the movement of the electronic device (101), a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement of the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., change in the X-axis sensing value, change in the Y-axis sensing value, change in the Z-axis sensing value, and / or change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation) may change. For example, based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction, the X-axis sensing value may change. The electronic device (101) may determine the movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction based on the change in the X-axis sensing value. The electronic device (101) may confirm that there is movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction based on the change in the X-axis sensing value exceeding a reference value in the X-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement in the X-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., that the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the X-axis sensing value being less than or equal to a reference value in the X-axis direction. For example, the Y-axis sensing value may change based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Y-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Y-axis direction based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value.The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is movement in the Y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value exceeding the reference value in the Y-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is no movement in the Y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value being less than or equal to the reference value in the Y-axis direction. For example, the Z-axis sensing value may change based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value. The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value exceeding the reference value in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., that the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value being less than or equal to the reference value in the Z-axis direction. For example, based on the rotation of the electronic device (101), the sensing value corresponding to the rotation may change. The electronic device (101) can determine the rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation being greater than the reference value of the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation being less than or equal to the reference value of the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of the electronic device (101) based on the second condition. The electronic device (101) can determine whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user is holding the electronic device (101) based on the second condition.There are no limitations on the method of setting criteria for determining the movement of the electronic device (101) using the sensing value of the sensor (220).

[0072] In operation 605, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation related to a wireless signal based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying a second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced (e.g., reduced from the output power of the basic operation) based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to reduce the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) by reducing the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the second condition. The 605 operation can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as it detects the movement of the electronic device (101).

[0073] In operation 607, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a basic operation related to a wireless signal based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition. Operation 607 can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a basic operation related to a wireless signal as it determines that there is no movement of the electronic device (101).

[0074] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation using a wireless signal and maintaining or releasing the back-off operation using a sensor, according to one embodiment.

[0075] At least some of the operations of FIG. 7 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 7 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 7 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 7.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the characteristic value of a wireless signal. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) to transmit a signal through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334). The electronic device (101) can receive a signal through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). For example, the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) can correspond to the signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334). A signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) may include channel state information related to the wireless signal. The channel state information may include information for determining the time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the characteristic value of the wireless signal based on the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The characteristic value of the wireless signal may include the time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal may be determined based on the channel state information. For example, the electronic device (101) can check channel state information based on a signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) and check characteristic values ​​of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) based on the channel state information.

[0077] In operation 703, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a characteristic value of a wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) satisfies a first condition. For example, the first condition may include the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold or the amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding a second threshold. For example, the characteristic value of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) may change based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). For example, the time delay of the wireless signal may exceed the first threshold based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding the first threshold. For example, based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101), the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal may exceed a second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal being below the first threshold value and the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal being below the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the wireless signal based on the first condition. There are no limitations on the method of setting criteria for determining the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) using characteristic values ​​of the wireless signal.

[0078] In operation 705, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced (e.g., reduced from the output power of the basic operation) based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying the first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) to reduce the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) by reducing the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying the first condition. The 705 operation can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as it detects the movement of a user around the electronic device (101).

[0079] In operation 707, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. Operation 707 can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a basic operation related to the wireless signal as it determines that there is no movement of a user around the electronic device (101).

[0080] In operation 709, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the sensing value of the sensor (220) while the back-off operation is being performed. For example, the sensing value of the sensor (220) may include a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). The movement of the electronic device (101) may include, for example, left-right movement, forward-backward movement, up-down movement, and rotation of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can use the sensor (220) to check a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement along the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., a change in the sensing value of the X-axis, a change in the sensing value of the Y-axis, a change in the sensing value of the Z-axis, and / or a change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation).

[0081] In operation 711, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies a second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement along the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., change in the sensing value along the X-axis, change in the sensing value along the Y-axis, change in the sensing value along the Z-axis, and / or change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation) satisfies the second condition. For example, the second condition may include the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value (e.g., reference value in the X-axis direction, reference value in the Y-axis direction, reference value in the Z-axis direction, and / or reference value for rotation). For example, based on the movement of the electronic device (101), a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement of the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., change in the X-axis sensing value, change in the Y-axis sensing value, change in the Z-axis sensing value, and / or change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation) may change. For example, based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction, the X-axis sensing value may change. The electronic device (101) may determine the movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction based on the change in the X-axis sensing value. The electronic device (101) may confirm that there is movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction based on the change in the X-axis sensing value exceeding a reference value in the X-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement in the X-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., that the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the X-axis sensing value being less than or equal to a reference value in the X-axis direction. For example, the Y-axis sensing value may change based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Y-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Y-axis direction based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value.The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is movement in the Y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value exceeding the reference value in the Y-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is no movement in the Y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value being less than or equal to the reference value in the Y-axis direction. For example, the Z-axis sensing value may change based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value. The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value exceeding the reference value in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., that the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value being less than or equal to the reference value in the Z-axis direction. For example, based on the rotation of the electronic device (101), the sensing value corresponding to the rotation may change. The electronic device (101) can determine the rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation being greater than the reference value of the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation being less than or equal to the reference value of the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of the electronic device (101) based on the second condition. The electronic device (101) can determine whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user is holding the electronic device (101) based on the second condition.There are no limitations on the method of setting criteria for determining the movement of the electronic device (101) using the sensing value of the sensor (220).

[0082] In operation 713, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain a back-off operation related to a wireless signal based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying a second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is maintained in a reduced state (e.g., to maintain a reduced state compared to the output power of the basic operation) based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) in a reduced state by maintaining the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power in a reduced state based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the second condition. The 713 operation can be understood as maintaining a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as the electronic device (101) detects the movement of the electronic device (101).

[0083] In operation 715, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may release the back-off operation and perform basic operations related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition. Operation 715 can be understood as releasing the back-off operation and performing basic operations related to the wireless signal as the electronic device (101) determines that there is no movement of the electronic device (101).

[0084] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for performing an additional back-off operation using a sensor according to one embodiment.

[0085] At least some of the operations of FIG. 8 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 8 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 8 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 8.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 801, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the characteristic value of a wireless signal. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) to transmit a signal through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334). The electronic device (101) can receive a signal through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). For example, the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) can correspond to the signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334). A signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) may include channel state information related to the wireless signal. The channel state information may include information for determining the time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the characteristic value of the wireless signal based on the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The characteristic value of the wireless signal may include the time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay of the wireless signal and / or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal may be determined based on the channel state information. For example, the electronic device (101) can check channel state information based on a signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) and check characteristic values ​​of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) based on the channel state information.

[0087] In operation 803, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a characteristic value of a wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) satisfies a first condition. For example, the first condition may include the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold or the amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding a second threshold. For example, the characteristic value of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) may change based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). For example, the time delay of the wireless signal may exceed the first threshold based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding the first threshold. For example, based on the movement of a user around the electronic device (101), the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal may exceed a second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can detect the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal exceeding the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the time delay of the wireless signal being below the first threshold value and the amount of change in the amplitude of the wireless signal being below the second threshold value. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) based on the wireless signal based on the first condition. There are no limitations on the method of setting criteria for determining the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) using characteristic values ​​of the wireless signal.

[0088] In operation 805, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced (e.g., reduced from the output power of the basic operation) based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying the first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is reduced by reducing the limit value (or, maximum value) of the output power based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying the first condition. The 805 operation can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as it detects the movement of a user around the electronic device (101).

[0089] In operation 807, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. Operation 807 can be understood as the electronic device (101) performing a basic operation related to the wireless signal as it determines that there is no movement of a user around the electronic device (101).

[0090] In operation 809, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the sensing value of the sensor (220) while the back-off operation is being performed. For example, the sensing value of the sensor (220) may include a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). The movement of the electronic device (101) may include, for example, left-right movement, forward-backward movement, up-down movement, and rotation of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can use the sensor (220) to check a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement along the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., a change in the sensing value of the X-axis, a change in the sensing value of the Y-axis, a change in the sensing value of the Z-axis, and / or a change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation).

[0091] In operation 811, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies a second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement along the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., change in the sensing value along the X-axis, change in the sensing value along the Y-axis, change in the sensing value along the Z-axis, and / or change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation) satisfies the second condition. For example, the second condition may include the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value (e.g., reference value in the X-axis direction, reference value in the Y-axis direction, reference value in the Z-axis direction, and / or reference value for rotation). For example, based on the movement of the electronic device (101), a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement of the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis, and / or rotation) (e.g., change in the X-axis sensing value, change in the Y-axis sensing value, change in the Z-axis sensing value, and / or change in the sensing value corresponding to rotation) may change. For example, based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction, the X-axis sensing value may change. The electronic device (101) may determine the movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction based on the change in the X-axis sensing value. The electronic device (101) may confirm that there is movement of the electronic device (101) in the X-axis direction based on the change in the X-axis sensing value exceeding a reference value in the X-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement in the X-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., that the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the X-axis sensing value being less than or equal to a reference value in the X-axis direction. For example, the Y-axis sensing value may change based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Y-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Y-axis direction based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value.The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is movement in the Y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value exceeding the reference value in the Y-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is no movement in the Y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the Y-axis sensing value being less than or equal to the reference value in the Y-axis direction. For example, the Z-axis sensing value may change based on the movement of the electronic device (101) in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value. The electronic device (101) can confirm that there is movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value exceeding the reference value in the Z-axis direction. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no movement in the Z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., that the range of movement is within a certain range) based on the change amount of the Z-axis sensing value being less than or equal to the reference value in the Z-axis direction. For example, based on the rotation of the electronic device (101), the sensing value corresponding to the rotation may change. The electronic device (101) can determine the rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation being greater than the reference value of the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine that there is no rotation of the electronic device (101) based on the change amount of the sensing value corresponding to the rotation being less than or equal to the reference value of the rotation. The electronic device (101) can determine the movement of the electronic device (101) based on the second condition. The electronic device (101) can determine whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user is holding the electronic device (101) based on the second condition.There are no limitations on the method of setting criteria for determining the movement of the electronic device (101) using the sensing value of the sensor (220).

[0092] In operation 813, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain a back-off operation related to a wireless signal based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying a second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is maintained in a reduced state (e.g., to maintain a reduced state compared to the output power of the basic operation) based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) in a reduced state by maintaining the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power in a reduced state based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the second condition. The 813 operation can be understood as maintaining a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as the electronic device (101) confirms the movement of the electronic device (101).

[0093] In operation 815, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may release the back-off operation and perform basic operations related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition. 8715, it can be understood that the electronic device (101) releases the back-off operation and performs basic operations related to the wireless signal as it determines that there is no movement of the electronic device (101).

[0094] In operation 817, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies a third condition while the back-off operation is performed by the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying a second condition. The sensing value of the sensor (220) may include a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., a sensing value of the Z-axis). For example, the electronic device (101) can check whether the value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., a sensing value of the Z-axis) satisfies the third condition. For example, the third condition may include the value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., a sensing value of the Z-axis) exceeding a second reference value. For example, based on the horizontal state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the angle formed between the reference plane of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the plane corresponding to the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3) and the Z-axis), a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., a sensing value of the Z-axis) may change. The electronic device (101) may determine the horizontal state of the electronic device (101) based on the value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., a sensing value of the Z-axis). The electronic device (101) can determine that the electronic device (101) is not horizontal (e.g., the electronic device (101) is tilted) based on the fact that the value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., the sensing value of the Z-axis) is greater than the second reference value. The electronic device (101) can determine that the electronic device (101) is horizontal (e.g., the electronic device (101) is upright) based on the fact that the value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the direction perpendicular to the Z-axis perpendicular to the ground) (e.g., the sensing value of the Z-axis) is less than or equal to the second reference value.The electronic device (101) can determine whether the electronic device (101) maintains a horizontal position based on a third condition.

[0095] In operation 819, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain a back-off operation related to a wireless signal based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying a third condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) is maintained in a reduced state (e.g., to maintain a reduced state compared to the output power of the basic operation) based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying a third condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of a signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) in a reduced state by maintaining the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power in a reduced state based on the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfying the third condition. The operation 819 can be understood as maintaining a back-off operation related to the wireless signal as the electronic device (101) checks the horizontal of the electronic device (101).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may release a back-off operation and perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal (e.g., 815 operation) based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the third condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) within a set range based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the third condition. The 815 operation can be understood as the electronic device (101) releasing a back-off operation and performing a basic operation related to the wireless signal as it detects that the electronic device (101) is tilted.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies the second condition during a first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition. For example, the 711 operation of FIG. 7 may be performed during the first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition. For example, the 811 operation of FIG. 8 may be performed during the first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition. The electronic device (101) may maintain the back-off operation based on whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies the second condition within the first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition (e.g., the 713 operation of FIG. 7 or the 813 operation of FIG. 8). The electronic device (101) may release the back-off operation and perform a basic operation (e.g., operation 715 of FIG. 7 or operation 815 of FIG. 8) based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition during the first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies the third condition during a second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition. For example, operation 817 of FIG. 8 may be performed during the second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition. The second period may be the same as the first period. The second period may be different from the first period. The electronic device (101) may maintain the back-off operation based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies the third condition within the second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition (e.g., operation 819 of FIG. 8). The electronic device (101) may release the back-off operation and perform a basic operation based on the fact that the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the third condition during the second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition (e.g., operation 815 of FIG. 8).

[0099] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method for performing a back-off operation based on the position of an antenna, according to one embodiment.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can determine the antenna to which the back-off operation is to be applied when it is determined to perform a back-off operation. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the antenna to which the back-off operation is to be applied based on the position of the antenna. The antenna to which the back-off operation is to be applied can be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 9 to 14.

[0101] At least some of the operations of FIG. 9 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 9 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 9 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 9.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 901, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the location of the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)). For example, the "location (e.g., reference location)" of the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) may be a location related to compliance with the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). For example, at a location within a range of 15 cm from the ground (or body), compliance with the radio wave standard for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) may be required. In this case, the "location (e.g., reference location)" of the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) may include information regarding the distance from the ground (or body). However, the reference distance at which compliance with the radio wave standard for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is required may be set to a value other than 15 cm. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the position (e.g., reference position) of the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) based on the arrangement of the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) according to the design of the electronic device (101) and the state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., movement, horizontal, folding, mounting, and / or posture). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the folding state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., whether it is folded or unfolded, and how many degrees the folding angle is).According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check whether the electronic device (101) is mounted on a cradle (e.g., 1310 in FIG. 13). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check orientation information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., horizontal state, vertical state, and / or rotational state of the electronic device (101). Checking the horizontal state may include checking the angle that the reference plane of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the plane corresponding to the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3) makes with the Z-axis. Checking the vertical state may include checking the angle that the reference plane of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the plane corresponding to the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3) makes with the X-axis or Y-axis. Checking the rotational state may include checking the degree to which the electronic device (101) is tilted (e.g., the angle of tilt with respect to the X-axis, Y-axis, and / or Z-axis). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a first position (e.g., a first reference position) of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and a second position (e.g., a first reference position) of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334).

[0103] In operation 903, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a target antenna based on the position (e.g., reference position) of the antenna (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)). The target antenna may be an antenna to which a back-off operation is applied. The target antenna may be an antenna to which a reference for the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is applied. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify an antenna among the antennas (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) as a target antenna, the antenna whose location is included in a location where compliance with the electromagnetic absorption rate (SAR) radio wave standard is required. However, this is merely an example, and the electronic device (101) may identify the target antenna by a standard other than the electromagnetic absorption rate (SAR). There is no limit to the number of target antennas. According to one embodiment, based on the fact that there is no target antenna, the electronic device (101) may not perform a back-off operation even if a back-off operation is required.

[0104] In operation 905, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation for an antenna identified as a target antenna among antennas (e.g., antennas (230) (e.g., first antennas (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antennas (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)). If it is determined that the electronic device (101) will perform a back-off operation for the antenna identified as a target antenna, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation for the antenna identified as a target antenna. For example, the electronic device (101) may have the output power of a signal output through the antenna identified as a target antenna among antennas (e.g., antennas (230) (e.g., first antennas (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antennas (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)) The communication circuit (210) can be controlled to reduce (e.g., reduce the output power of the basic operation). For example, the electronic device (101) can control the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the antenna identified as the target antenna is reduced by reducing the limit value (or maximum value) of the output power of the signal output through the antenna identified as the target antenna among the antennas (e.g., antennas (230) (e.g., first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and / or second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334)).

[0105] With reference to FIGS. 10 to 14, the embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 9 can be described in detail. The embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 9 may be applied to the embodiments of FIGS. 10 to 14.

[0106] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0107] In FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may be in a folded state at a specific angle. FIG. 10 (a) may be a view of the electronic device (101) from the right. FIG. 10 (b) may be a view of the electronic device (101) from the top. For example, the bottom housing (302) of the electronic device (101) in FIG. 10 may be in a state horizontal to the ground, a state close to horizontal to the ground, or a state tilted at a certain angle from the state horizontal to the ground. For example, in FIG. 10, the first antenna (231) of the electronic device (101) may be placed in an area corresponding to the left side of the bottom housing (302) (e.g., an area corresponding to the left side of the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3). For example, in FIG. 10, the second antenna (232) of the electronic device (101) may be placed in an area corresponding to the right side of the bottom housing (302) (e.g., an area corresponding to the right side of the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3).

[0108] According to one embodiment, in FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation, maintain a back-off operation, or release a back-off operation based on the embodiments of FIGS. 2 through 9. For example, in FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation of the wireless signal or perform a basic operation of the wireless signal based on whether a characteristic value of the wireless signal (e.g., time delay of the wireless signal and / or amount of change in amplitude of the wireless signal) satisfies a first condition. For example, in FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may perform a back-off operation of the wireless signal or perform a basic operation of the wireless signal based on whether a sensing value of the sensor (220) (e.g., a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101)) satisfies a second condition. For example, in FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) checks the sensing value of the sensor (220) (e.g., a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101)) while the back-off operation is performed based on a first condition, and based on whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies a second condition, it may maintain the back-off operation of the wireless signal or release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation of the wireless signal. For example, in FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) checks the sensing value of the sensor (220) (e.g., a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101)) while the back-off operation is performed based on a second condition, and based on whether the sensing value of the sensor (220) satisfies a third condition, it may maintain the back-off operation of the wireless signal or release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation of the wireless signal. For example, in FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) can determine the location of the antenna (e.g., first antenna (231) and / or second antenna (232)).For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the position of an antenna (e.g., a first antenna (231) and / or a second antenna (232)) based on a folding state (e.g., whether it is folded or unfolded, and how many degrees the folding angle is) and orientation information (e.g., the horizontal state, vertical state, and / or rotational state of the electronic device (101)). The electronic device (101) can determine the first antenna (231) and the second antenna (232) as target antennas based on the position of the antennas (e.g., the first antenna (231) and / or the second antenna (232)). The electronic device (101) can perform a back-off operation of a wireless signal, maintain a back-off operation, or release a back-off operation for the target antennas (e.g., the first antenna (231) and the second antenna (232)) based on a first condition, a second condition, and / or a third condition.

[0109] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0110] In FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) may be in an unfolded state. FIG. 11 (a) may be a view of the electronic device (101) from the right. FIG. 11 (b) may be a view of the electronic device (101) from the top. For example, the electronic device (101) in FIG. 11 may be in a state horizontal to the ground, a state close to horizontal to the ground, or a state tilted at a certain angle from the state horizontal to the ground. For example, FIG. 11 may be a situation in which the electronic device (101) is unfolded and the display of the electronic device (101) is viewed together with another person. For example, in FIG. 11, the first antenna (231) of the electronic device (101) may be placed in an area corresponding to the left side of the bottom housing (302) (e.g., an area corresponding to the left side of the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3). For example, in FIG. 11, the second antenna (232) of the electronic device (101) may be placed in an area corresponding to the right side of the bottom housing (302) (e.g., an area corresponding to the right side of the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3).

[0111] According to one embodiment, in FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) can perform a back-off operation of a wireless signal for a target antenna (e.g., a first antenna (231) and a second antenna (232)) based on the folding state of the electronic device (101) changing to an unfolded state (e.g., an unfolding operation). While the back-off operation is performed based on the unfolding operation, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the electronic device (101) is moving (e.g., a second condition) and whether the electronic device (101) is maintaining a horizontal position (e.g., a third condition) based on the sensing value of the sensor (220). The electronic device (101) can release the back-off operation for the target antenna (e.g., first antenna (231) and second antenna (232)) based on the fact that, after the back-off operation is performed based on the unfolding operation, the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the second condition (e.g., the range of movement is within a certain range) and the sensing value of the sensor (220) does not satisfy the third condition (e.g., maintaining horizontal).

[0112] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0113] In FIG. 12, the electronic device (101) may be in an unfolded state, standing vertically to the ground, or standing while maintaining a specific angle with respect to the ground. In FIG. 12, the first antenna (231) of the electronic device (101) may be positioned in an area corresponding to the left side of the bottom housing (302) (e.g., an area corresponding to the left side of the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3). In FIG. 12, the second antenna (232) of the electronic device (101) may be positioned in an area corresponding to the right side of the bottom housing (302) (e.g., an area corresponding to the right side of the bottom rear housing (314) in FIG. 3). FIG. 12 may be in a state where the first antenna (231) is away from the ground and the second antenna (232) is close to the ground. FIG. 12 (a) may be a side view of the electronic device (101). Figure 12(b) may be a front view of the electronic device (101). For example, Figure 12 may be a situation in which the electronic device (101) is unfolded, the electronic device (101) is turned up and rotated 90 degrees, and the display of the electronic device (101) is viewed.

[0114] According to one embodiment, in FIG. 12, the electronic device (101) can perform a back-off operation of a wireless signal for the first antenna (231) and the second antenna (232) based on the rotation of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) rotates to the state of FIG. 12) while the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded and upright state. Subsequently, while the back-off operation is being performed based on the rotation of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) rotates to the state of FIG. 12), the electronic device (101) can determine whether movement and / or rotation of the electronic device (101) occurs based on the sensing value of the sensor (220). After the electronic device (101) performs a back-off operation based on the electronic device (101) rotating (e.g., the electronic device (101) rotates to become the state of FIG. 12), the back-off operation for the first antenna (231) located at the top relative to the ground is released, and the back-off operation for the second antenna (232) located at the bottom relative to the ground is maintained, based on confirming that there is no movement and / or rotation of the electronic device (101) or that it is maintained within a certain range by maintaining the sensing value of the sensor (220). Afterwards, the electronic device (101) may also release the back-off operation for the second antenna (232) located at the bottom relative to the ground based on the sensing value of the sensor (220).

[0115] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0116] In FIG. 13, the electronic device (101) can maintain a specific angle with respect to the ground by being mounted on a cradle (1310) in an unfolded state. FIG. 13 (a) may be a side view of the electronic device (101). FIG. 13 (b) may be a front view of the electronic device (101). In FIG. 13, the first antenna (231) may be located at the top relative to the ground, and the second antenna (232) may be located at the bottom relative to the ground.

[0117] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can perform a back-off operation of a wireless signal for the first antenna (231) and the second antenna (232) based on the electronic device (101) rotating in an unfolded state (e.g., the electronic device (101) rotates to become the state of FIG. 12). Afterward, the electronic device (101) can confirm that the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310). For example, the electronic device (101) can confirm that the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310) based on the movement and / or rotation state of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can determine that the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310) based on determining the pogo voltage between the electronic device (101) and the cradle (1310) (e.g., a voltage determined through the connector of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a portion including a metal object that allows the electronic device (101) and the cradle (1310) to be electrically connected) as the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310). The electronic device (101) can determine the positions of the first antenna (231) and the second antenna (232) based on determining that the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310). The electronic device (101) can determine the second antenna (232), which is located at the bottom relative to the ground, as the target antenna while the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can release the back-off operation for the first antenna (231), which is located at the top relative to the ground, based on the electronic device (101) being mounted on the cradle (1310), after the back-off operation is performed based on rotation (e.g., the electronic device (101) rotates to become the state of FIG. 12).Afterward, the electronic device (101) can release the back-off operation for the second antenna (232) located relatively lower to the ground based on confirming the communication connection between the electronic device (101) and the wireless keyboard (1320) while the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle (1310).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may disable the back-off operation for the first antenna (231) and / or the second antenna (232) based on verifying the communication connection between the electronic device (101) and the wireless keyboard (1320) while the back-off operation for the first antenna (231) and / or the second antenna (232) is being performed.

[0119] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 14, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be a multi-foldable device. FIG. 14 (a) may be a perspective view of the electronic device (101) in an unfolded state. FIG. 14 (b) may be a lower side view of the electronic device (101), in which the first housing (1410), the second housing (1420), and the third housing (1430) of the electronic device (101) are all unfolded, the third housing (1430) is folded, the first housing (1410) is folded, and the electronic device (101) is completely folded.

[0121] In FIG. 14, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the folding state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., whether the electronic device (101) is unfolded, which housing is folded, and what the folding angle is in degrees), and / or the orientation information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., horizontal state, vertical state, and rotational state). Based on the folding state and / or orientation information, the electronic device (101) can determine the first position of the first antenna (231) and the second position of the second antenna (232). Based on the first position of the first antenna (231) and the second position of the second antenna (232), the electronic device (101) can determine the target antenna. For the determined target antenna, the electronic device (101) can perform a back-off operation of the wireless signal, maintain the back-off operation, or release the back-off operation based on a first condition, a second condition, and / or a third condition.

[0122] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described herein may be applied interchangeably to the extent applicable. For example, those skilled in the art will understand that at least some operations of an embodiment described herein may be omitted, and at least some operations of the embodiments may be applied interchangeably.

[0123] The present disclosure is not limited to the foregoing, and other unmentioned variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the present disclosure.

[0124] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334), a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334), a communication circuit (210), at least one processor (120) including a processing circuit, and a memory (130) for storing instructions. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the communication circuit (210) to control the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) to transmit a signal. The signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) may include channel state information related to the wireless signal. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) by checking characteristic values ​​of the wireless signal based on the signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The characteristic values ​​may include a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay and / or the change in amplitude may be determined based on the channel state information included in the received signal. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to perform a back-off operation associated with the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. The first condition may include the time delay exceeding a first threshold or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold.The back-off operation may include an operation to control the communication circuit (210) such that the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) is reduced. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. The above basic operation may include an operation to control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) within a set range.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a sensor (220) comprising a sensing circuit. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the sensor (220) to check the sensing value of the sensor (220) while the back-off operation is performed. The sensing value may include a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the back-off operation to be maintained based on the sensing value satisfying a second condition. The second condition may include the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the fact that the sensing value does not satisfy the second condition.

[0127] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying a third condition while the back-off operation is performed by the sensing value satisfying the second condition. The third condition may include a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) exceeding a second reference value. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the third condition.

[0128] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to check whether the sensing value satisfies the second condition during a first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the second condition within the first period. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the second condition during the first period.

[0129] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to check whether the sensing value satisfies the third condition during a second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the third condition within the second period. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the third condition during the second period.

[0130] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to determine the movement of the user around the electronic device (101) based on the wireless signal based on the first condition. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to determine whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user was holding the electronic device (101) based on the second condition. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to determine whether the electronic device (101) is maintaining a horizontal position based on the third condition.

[0131] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify a first location of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and a second location of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify the target antenna(s) to which a reference for electromagnetic wave absorption rate is to be applied among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the first location and the second location. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), they may cause the electronic device (101) to perform the back-off operation with respect to the target antenna(s).

[0132] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the electronic device (101) being mounted on a cradle. When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may be caused to identify, as the target antenna, the antenna located at the bottom of the electronic device (101) among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) while the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a foldable device. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the electronic device (101) to check the folding state of the electronic device (101). When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the electronic device (101) to check the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the folding state and the orientation information of the electronic device (101). The orientation information of the electronic device (101) may include information regarding the horizontal state, vertical state, and rotational state of the electronic device (101).

[0134] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the electronic device (101) to check the communication connection between the electronic device (101) and the wireless keyboard. When the instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the back-off operation to be released based on checking the communication connection while the back-off operation is being performed.

[0135] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include an operation of transmitting a signal through a first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101). The signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) may include channel state information related to a wireless signal. The method may include an operation of determining a characteristic value of the wireless signal based on a signal received through a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101) to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). The characteristic value may include a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay and / or the change in amplitude may be determined based on the channel state information included in the received signal. The above method may include an operation to perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. The first condition may include the time delay exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold value. The back-off operation may include an operation to reduce the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The above method may include an operation to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal not satisfying the first condition. The above basic operation may include an operation to maintain the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) within a set range.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of checking a sensing value of a sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) while the back-off operation is being performed. The sensing value may include a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). The method may include an operation of maintaining the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying a second condition. The second condition may include the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value. The method may include an operation of releasing the back-off operation and performing the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the second condition.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying a third condition while the back-off operation is performed as the sensing value satisfies the second condition. The third condition may include a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) exceeding a second reference value. The method may include an operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the third condition.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation to check whether the sensing value satisfies the second condition during a first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition. An operation to maintain the back-off operation may include an operation to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the second condition within the first period. An operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation may include an operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the second condition during the first period.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation to check whether the sensing value satisfies the third condition during a second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition. An operation to maintain the back-off operation may include an operation to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the third condition within the second period. An operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation may include an operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the third condition during the second period.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of determining the movement of the user around the electronic device (101) based on the wireless signal based on the first condition. The method may include an operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user was holding the electronic device (101) based on the second condition. The method may include an operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) maintained a horizontal position based on the third condition.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying a first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and a second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The method may include an operation of identifying target antenna(s) to which a reference for electromagnetic wave absorption rate is to be applied among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334), based on the first position and the second position. The method may include an operation of performing the back-off operation on the target antenna(s).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the electronic device (101) being mounted on a cradle. The method may include an operation of identifying the antenna located at the bottom of the electronic device (101) among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) as the target antenna while the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle.

[0143] According to one embodiment, in the method, the electronic device (101) may include a foldable device. The method may include an operation of checking the folding state of the electronic device (101). The method may include an operation of checking the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the folding state and the orientation information of the electronic device (101). The orientation information of the electronic device (101) may include information regarding the horizontal state, vertical state, and rotational state of the electronic device (101).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation to check the communication connection between the electronic device (101) and the wireless keyboard. The method may include an operation to release the back-off operation based on checking the communication connection while the back-off operation is being performed.

[0145] According to one embodiment, in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for storing instructions, the instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) of the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include transmitting a signal through a first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101). The signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) may include channel state information related to a wireless signal. The at least one operation may include an operation of determining a characteristic value of a wireless signal based on a signal received through a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101) to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101). The characteristic value may include a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal. The time delay and / or the change in amplitude may be determined based on channel state information included in the received signal. The at least one operation may include an operation of performing a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition. The first condition may include the time delay exceeding a first threshold or the change in amplitude exceeding a second threshold. The above back-off operation may include an operation to reduce the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334).The at least one operation may include an operation to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition. The basic operation may include an operation to maintain the output power of the signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) within a set range.

[0146] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include checking the sensing value of the sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) while the back-off operation is being performed. The sensing value may include a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include maintaining the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying a second condition. The second condition may include the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value. The at least one operation may include releasing the back-off operation and performing the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the second condition.

[0147] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of maintaining the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying a third condition while the back-off operation is performed by the sensing value satisfying the second condition. The third condition may include a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) exceeding a second reference value. The at least one operation may include an operation of releasing the back-off operation and performing the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the third condition.

[0148] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation to check whether the sensing value satisfies the second condition during a first period after the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition. An operation to maintain the back-off operation may include an operation to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the second condition within the first period. An operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation may include an operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the second condition during the first period.

[0149] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation to check whether the sensing value satisfies the third condition during a second period after the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition. The operation to maintain the back-off operation may include an operation to maintain the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the third condition within the second period. The operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation may include an operation to release the back-off operation and perform the basic operation based on the sensing value not satisfying the third condition during the second period.

[0150] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include, based on the first condition, an operation of determining the movement of the user around the electronic device (101) based on the wireless signal. The at least one operation may include, based on the second condition, an operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user was holding the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include, based on the third condition, an operation of determining whether the electronic device (101) is maintained horizontally.

[0151] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of identifying a first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and a second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). The at least one operation may include an operation of identifying target antenna(s) to which a reference for electromagnetic wave absorption rate is to be applied among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334), based on the first position and the second position. The at least one operation may include an operation of performing the back-off operation on the target antenna(s).

[0152] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of identifying the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the electronic device (101) being mounted on a cradle. The at least one operation may include an operation of identifying the antenna located at the bottom of the electronic device (101) among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) as the target antenna while the electronic device (101) is mounted on the cradle.

[0153] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the electronic device (101) may include a foldable device. The at least one operation may include an operation of checking the folding state of the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include an operation of checking the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) based on the folding state and the orientation information of the electronic device (101). The orientation information of the electronic device (101) may include information regarding the horizontal state, vertical state, and rotational state of the electronic device (101).

[0154] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation to check the communication connection between the electronic device (101) and the wireless keyboard. The at least one operation may include an operation to release the back-off operation based on checking the communication connection while the back-off operation is being performed.

[0155] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0156] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said 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 said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "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" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0157] The term “module” as used in the 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, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof 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).

[0158] Various embodiments of this document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions stored on a storage medium readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., a controller) of the machine may call at least one of 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 that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine 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 a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer 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 distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0160] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components 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 an electronic device (101), First antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334); Second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334); Communication circuit (210); At least one processor (120) including a processing circuit; and It includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, The communication circuit (210) is controlled to transmit a signal through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334), wherein the signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) includes channel state information related to a wireless signal, and In order to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101), a characteristic value of a wireless signal is determined based on a signal received through the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334), wherein the characteristic value includes a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal, and the time delay and / or the change in amplitude is determined based on the channel state information included in the received signal. Based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfies a first condition, a back-off operation related to the wireless signal is performed, wherein the first condition includes the time delay exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold value, and the back-off operation includes an operation of controlling the communication circuit (210) so that the output power of the signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) is reduced. Based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition, a basic operation related to the wireless signal is caused to be performed, wherein the basic operation includes an operation to control the communication circuit (210) to maintain the output power of the signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) within a set range. Electronic device (101).

2. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a sensor (220) including a sensing circuit, and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, While the above back-off operation is being performed, the sensing value of the sensor (220) is checked, and the sensing value includes a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). Based on the above sensing value satisfying a second condition, the back-off operation is maintained, wherein the second condition includes the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value, and Based on the fact that the above sensing value does not satisfy the above second condition, causing the back-off operation to be released and the above basic operation to be performed, Electronic device (101).

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, While the back-off operation is performed as the sensing value satisfies the second condition, the back-off operation is maintained based on the sensing value satisfying the third condition, wherein the third condition includes the value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) exceeding the second reference value. Based on the fact that the above sensing value does not satisfy the above third condition, causing the back-off operation to be released and the above basic operation to be performed, Electronic device (101).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, After the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition, during the first period, it is checked whether the sensing value satisfies the second condition, and Based on the fact that the sensing value satisfies the second condition within the first period, the back-off operation is maintained, and Based on the fact that the sensing value does not satisfy the second condition during the first period, causing the back-off operation to be released and the basic operation to be performed, Electronic device (101).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, After the back-off operation is performed based on the second condition, during the second period, it is checked whether the sensing value satisfies the third condition, and Based on the fact that the sensing value satisfies the third condition within the second period, the back-off operation is maintained, and Based on the fact that the sensing value does not satisfy the third condition during the second period, causing the back-off operation to be released and the basic operation to be performed, Electronic device (101).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 5, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, Based on the first condition above, the movement of the user around the electronic device (101) is determined based on the wireless signal, and Based on the second condition above, it is determined whether the electronic device (101) moved while the user is holding the electronic device (101), and Based on the above third condition, causing the electronic device (101) to determine whether it is maintaining a horizontal position, Electronic device (101).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, Checking the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334), and Based on the first position and the second position, identify the target antenna(s) to which the standard for electromagnetic wave absorption rate is to be applied among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334), and Causing the back-off operation to be performed for the above target antenna(s), Electronic device (101).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 7, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, Based on the electronic device (101) being mounted on a cradle, the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) are identified, and With the electronic device (101) mounted on the cradle, causing to identify the antenna located at the bottom of the electronic device (101) as the target antenna, among the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). Electronic device (101).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 8, The above electronic device (101) includes a foldable device, and When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, Check the folding state of the above electronic device (101), and Based on the above folding state and the orientation information of the electronic device (101), the first position of the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) and the second position of the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) are identified, and the orientation information of the electronic device (101) includes information regarding the horizontal state, vertical state, and rotational state of the electronic device (101). Electronic device (101).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 9, When the above instructions are executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120), the electronic device (101) is enabled, Check the communication connection between the above electronic device (101) and the wireless keyboard, Based on verifying the communication connection while the above back-off operation is being performed, causing the back-off operation to be released, Electronic device (101).

11. In the method of operating the electronic device (101), The operation of transmitting a signal through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101), wherein the signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) includes channel state information related to a wireless signal, and An operation to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) by determining a characteristic value of a wireless signal based on a signal received through a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101), wherein the characteristic value includes a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal, and the time delay and / or the change in amplitude is determined based on channel state information included in the received signal. An operation to perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition, wherein the first condition includes the time delay exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold value, and the back-off operation includes an operation to reduce the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). Based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition, the method includes an operation to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal, wherein the basic operation includes an operation to maintain the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) within a set range. method.

12. In Paragraph 11, While the above back-off operation is being performed, there is an operation to check the sensing value of the sensor (220) of the electronic device (101), and the sensing value includes a value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101). Based on the above sensing value satisfying a second condition, the operation of maintaining the back-off operation, wherein the second condition includes the value corresponding to the movement of the electronic device (101) exceeding a first reference value, and Based on the fact that the above sensing value does not satisfy the above second condition, the operation of releasing the back-off operation and performing the above basic operation is included. method.

13. In Paragraph 11 or 12, While the back-off operation is performed as the sensing value satisfies the second condition, the operation of maintaining the back-off operation based on the sensing value satisfying the third condition, wherein the third condition includes a value corresponding to the horizontal of the electronic device (101) exceeding a second reference value, and Based on the fact that the above sensing value does not satisfy the above third condition, the operation of releasing the back-off operation and performing the above basic operation is included. method.

14. In any one of paragraphs 11 through 13, After the back-off operation is performed based on the first condition, the method includes an operation to check whether the sensing value satisfies the second condition during a first period, and The operation of maintaining the above back-off operation is, Based on the sensing value satisfying the second condition within the first period, the operation of maintaining the back-off operation is included. The operation of releasing the above back-off operation and performing the above basic operation is, Based on the fact that the sensing value does not satisfy the second condition during the first period, the operation of releasing the back-off operation and performing the basic operation is included. method.

15. In a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for storing instructions, the instructions cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (120) of the electronic device (101), and The above at least one operation is, The operation of transmitting a signal through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101), wherein the signal transmitted through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) includes channel state information related to a wireless signal, and An operation to determine the movement of a user around the electronic device (101) by determining a characteristic value of a wireless signal based on a signal received through a second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) of the electronic device (101), wherein the characteristic value includes a time delay and / or a change in amplitude of the wireless signal, and the time delay and / or the change in amplitude is determined based on channel state information included in the received signal. An operation to perform a back-off operation related to the wireless signal based on the characteristic value of the wireless signal satisfying a first condition, wherein the first condition includes the time delay exceeding a first threshold value or the amount of change of the amplitude exceeding a second threshold value, and the back-off operation includes an operation to reduce the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334). Based on the fact that the characteristic value of the wireless signal does not satisfy the first condition, the method includes an operation to perform a basic operation related to the wireless signal, wherein the basic operation includes an operation to maintain the output power of a signal output through the first antenna (231; 331; 332; 333; 334) or the second antenna (232; 331; 332; 333; 334) within a set range. Recording media.

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