Input device connected to electronic device and electronic device including input device

Abstract

Provided is an input device that provides a key input to an external electronic device. An input device according to an embodiment comprises: a housing; a keyboard disposed on the housing; a first plate pivotably coupled to the housing; a second plate pivotably coupled to the first plate; and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed in the first plate, wherein the first plate may comprise a first connector disposed on a first side of the first plate and electrically connected to the FPCB. The second plate may comprise: a second connector disposed on a first side of the second plate; and a third connector disposed on a second side of the second plate opposite to the first side of the second plate and formed to be connected to an external electronic device. In a second state of the input device, the first connector of the first plate may be connected to the second connector of the second plate when the first side of the first plate is in contact with the first side of the second plate. A signal generated by the keyboard may be transmitted to the external electronic device through the FPCB, the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector while the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

Description

An input device connected to an electronic device and an electronic device including the input device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an input device connected to an electronic device and an electronic device including the input device.

[0002] There are electronic devices capable of performing various functions based on user input. With the advancement of technology, electronic devices can be provided to be portable. For example, electronic devices may include smartphones, tablet PCs, or laptop PCs. Additionally, devices may be provided to expand the functions offered by the electronic devices. Recent electronic devices (e.g., tablet devices) may be equipped with touch screen displays that perform simultaneous input and output, taking into consideration user convenience. For instance, an electronic device equipped with a touch screen can receive user touch input through the screen and simultaneously display the execution screen of an application or a user interface (UI) through the screen. As the inclusion of touch screen displays in electronic devices becomes commonplace, portable electronic devices can perform functions similar to laptop PCs, going beyond the traditional terminal functions of providing communication capabilities. Accordingly, peripheral devices that can be used with electronic devices are also evolving. For instance, there is an increasing trend of connecting a separate keyboard to an electronic device with a touch screen to provide functions similar to those of a laptop that includes an input device (e.g., a keyboard).

[0003] On the other hand, when using an electronic device (e.g., a tablet) by connecting a separate keyboard, the input device (e.g., keyboard) must be carried separately in addition to the tablet. Furthermore, while the display of a laptop can be supported at various angles by the keyboard, a separate stand must be carried for tablet computers if they are intended to be used in an inclined position.

[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 in relation to the present disclosure.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an input device for providing external electronic device key input may include a housing, a keyboard disposed on the housing, a first plate pivotally coupled to the housing, a second plate pivotally coupled to the first plate, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the first plate. In a first state of the input device, a first side of the first plate and a first side of the second plate may be disposed to cover the keyboard. The first plate may include a first connector disposed on the first side of the first plate and electrically connected to the FPCB. The second plate may include a second connector disposed on the first side of the second plate and a third connector disposed on the second side of the second plate opposite to the first side of the second plate and formed to be connected to an external electronic device. In a second state of the input device, the first plate may be tilted relative to the keyboard. In the second state of the input device, the first connector of the first plate can be connected to the second connector of the second plate when the first side of the first plate contacts the first side of the second plate. A signal generated by the keyboard can be transmitted to an external electronic device through the FPCB, the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector while the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

[0006] An input device for providing key input to an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a housing, a keyboard disposed on one surface of the housing, a first plate pivotably coupled to one surface of the housing, and a second plate pivotable about one end of the first plate. The first plate may include at least one first magnet. The second plate may include at least one second magnet. The at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a first attractive force is generated between the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet when the first side of the first plate and the second surface of the second plate are in contact with each other. The at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a second attractive force is generated between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet when an external electronic device including at least one third magnet is attached to the second side of the second plate, which is opposite to the second surface.

[0007] An input device for providing key input to an external electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a housing, a keyboard disposed on one surface of the housing, a first plate pivotably coupled to one surface of the housing, a second plate pivotable about one end of the first plate, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the first plate. In a first state of the input device, a first side of the first plate and a second surface of the second plate extending from the first side may be disposed to face the keyboard. The first plate may include a first connector disposed on the first side and electrically connected to the FPCB. The second plate may include a second connector disposed on the second surface and a third connector disposed on the second side opposite to the second surface. In a second state where the second surface faces the first side, the first connector may be electrically connected to the third connector through the second connector.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a first housing, a display disposed on one surface of the first housing, a second housing, a keyboard disposed on one surface of the second housing, a first plate pivotably coupled to one surface of the second housing, and a second plate pivotable about one end of the first plate. The first plate may include at least one first magnet. The second plate may include at least one second magnet. The first housing may include at least one third magnet. The at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a first attractive force is generated between the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet when the first side of the first plate and the second surface of the second plate are in contact with each other. The at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet may be arranged such that a second attractive force is generated between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet when the first housing is attached to the second side opposite to the second surface of the second plate.

[0009] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a memory for storing instructions, at least one processor including processing circuitry, a first housing, a display disposed in the first housing, a second housing, a keyboard disposed in the second housing, a plate pivotably coupled to the first housing and pivotably coupled to the second housing, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the plate. In a first state of the electronic device, a first side of the plate and a first side of the housing may be positioned to cover the keyboard. The plate may include a first connector disposed on the first side of the plate and electrically connected to the FPCB. The first housing may include a second connector disposed on the first side of the first housing. In a second state of the electronic device, the plate may be tilted relative to the keyboard. In a second state of the electronic device, the first connector of the first plate can be connected to the second connector of the first housing when the first side of the plate contacts the first side of the first housing. A signal generated by the keyboard can be transmitted to at least one processor through the FPCB, the first connector, and the second connector while the first connector of the plate is connected to the second connector of the second housing.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an input device according to one embodiment, an electronic device attached to the input device, and a bumper case coupled to the electronic device.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which the state of an input device is changed while an electronic device is attached to an input device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an input device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a side view illustrating the process of an input device according to one embodiment changing from a first state to a second state.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a second state input device according to one embodiment, and an electronic device attached to the input device.

[0015] FIG. 6a is a plan view illustrating an input device according to one embodiment, at least one first magnet included in the input device, and at least one second magnet.

[0016] FIG. 6b is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device including an input device according to one embodiment and at least one third magnet.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a side view illustrating an example of an input device in a second state according to one embodiment, and an electronic device being attached to or detached from the input device.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a side view and a perspective view illustrating a third state input device according to one embodiment, and an electronic device attached to the input device.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a third state input device according to one embodiment, at least one seventh magnet included in the input device, an electronic device, and at least one third magnet included in the electronic device.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating an example of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment, and an electronic device being attached to or detached from the input device.

[0021] FIG. 11 illustrates an example in which an input device in a third state according to one embodiment, and an electronic device attached to the input device executes an application corresponding to the third state.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a rear view illustrating a first plate and a second plate of an input device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a plan view illustrating a first plate and a second plate of an input device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a first connector, a third connector, and a fourth connector placed in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of the arrangement of at least one fourth magnet placed on a first plate of an input device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a fifth connector disposed on the second side of a first plate of an input device according to one embodiment, and an external connector that supplies power.

[0027] FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating an example of a second plate including a first part and a second part according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating an input device including a second plate including a first part and a second part according to one embodiment, and an electronic device.

[0029] FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of changing an input device from a first state to a second state while an electronic device is attached to a second plate including a first part and a second part according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a second state, comprising a second plate including a first part and a second part according to one embodiment, and an electronic device attached to the input device.

[0031] FIG. 21 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0033] Portable electronic devices may require a lightweight and thin form factor. Conversely, displays may require a large surface area to provide a wide screen. Since portable electronic devices must be lightweight and thin, input methods for devices such as tablet PCs or smartphones may be limited to touch input via a touchscreen and a limited number of physical key inputs. For example, in the case of a tablet PC, incorporating a structure to support the electronic device directly into the device itself can increase its weight and thickness. Furthermore, if an electronic device such as a tablet PC or laptop PC is used with the display portion tilted, the device may tip over due to the weight of the display.

[0034] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0035] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (120) according to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120), and a bumper case (110) coupled to the electronic device (101).

[0036] In the present disclosure, the surface viewed from the +y-axis direction of the input device (120) may be referred to as the front surface of the input device (120). The surface viewed from the -y-axis direction of the input device (120) may be referred to as the rear surface of the input device (120). The surface viewed from the +z-axis direction of the input device (120) may be referred to as the top surface of the input device (120). The surface viewed from the -z-axis direction of the input device (120) may be referred to as the bottom surface of the input device (120). The surface viewed from the +x-axis direction of the input device (120) may be referred to as the right surface of the input device (120). The surface viewed from the -x-axis direction of the input device (120) may be referred to as the right surface of the input device (120).

[0037] In the present disclosure, the surface viewed from the +y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the front surface of the electronic device (101). The surface viewed from the -y-axis direction of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the rear surface of the electronic device (101). The surface viewed from the +z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the top surface of the electronic device (101). The surface viewed from the -z-axis direction of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the bottom surface of the electronic device (101). The surface viewed from the +x-axis direction of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the right surface of the electronic device (101). The surface viewed from the -x-axis direction of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the left surface of the electronic device (101).

[0038] In the present disclosure, the surface viewed from the +y-axis direction of the bumper case (110) may be referred to as the front of the bumper case (110). The surface viewed from the -y-axis direction of the bumper case (110) may be referred to as the rear of the bumper case (110). The surface viewed from the +z-axis direction of the bumper case (110) may be referred to as the top surface of the bumper case (110). The surface viewed from the -z-axis direction of the bumper case (110) may be referred to as the bottom surface of the bumper case (110). The surface viewed from the +x-axis direction of the bumper case (110) may be referred to as the right side of the bumper case (110). The surface viewed from the -x-axis direction of the bumper case (110) may be referred to as the left side of the bumper case (110).

[0039] An electronic device (101) may be attached to an input device (120) according to one embodiment. For example, when the bottom surface of the electronic device (101) is placed on the input device (120), the electronic device (101) may be attached to the input device (120) by an attractive force generated by at least one magnet disposed within the input device (120) and the electronic device (101).

[0040] An input device (120) according to one embodiment may include at least one connector (327). At least one connector (327) may be configured to transmit an electrical signal. For example, at least one connector (327) may include at least one pogo pin. The input device (120) may provide key input to an electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120) through a connector (327) disposed on the upper surface of the input device (120). The configuration in which the input device (120) provides key input to the electronic device (101) is not limited to the connector (327) shown in FIG. 1. For example, the input device (120) may provide key input to the electronic device (101) using wireless communication means (e.g., Bluetooth™).

[0041] A bumper case (110) may be coupled to an electronic device (101) attached to the upper surface of an input device (120) according to one embodiment. For example, the bumper case (110) may be coupled to the electronic device (101) to cover the front, rear, right side, and left side of the electronic device (101) and to cover a portion of the upper surface of the electronic device (101). For example, the bumper case (110) may be coupled to the electronic device (101) to cover at least a portion of the lower and upper surfaces of the electronic device (101), excluding the area where the display (130) is placed. Although the bumper case (110) is depicted as being a separate component from the electronic device (101) in FIG. 1, the bumper case (110) may be included in the electronic device (101) and formed integrally.

[0042] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the upper surface of the input device (120) may be formed to correspond to an end forming the lower surface of the bumper case (110). For example, at least a portion of the upper surface of the input device (120) may include a groove formed such that when the electronic device (101) to which the bumper case (110) is attached is attached to the upper surface of the input device (120), the end forming the lower surface of the bumper case (110) engages with the upper surface of the input device (120). As a result, the bumper case (110) can guide the electronic device (101) to be attached more accurately to a designated location on the input device (120).

[0043] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example in which the state of an input device (120) is changed while an electronic device (101) is attached to an input device (120) according to one embodiment.

[0044] In the present disclosure, the first state (201) may mean a state in which, when an electronic device (101) is attached to an input device (120), the upper surface of the input device (120) and the lower surface of the electronic device (101) are arranged to face each other. Alternatively, the first state (201) may mean a state in which one side of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) and one side of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3) face the surface on which the keyboard (e.g., the keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) is arranged. For example, in the first state (201), the first side of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) of the input device (120) (e.g., the first side (315) of the first plate of FIG. 3) and the first side of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3) (e.g., the first side (325) of the second plate of FIG. 3) may be positioned to cover the keyboard (210).

[0045] According to one embodiment, in a first state (201), a part of the input device (120) may be positioned to engage with a bumper case (110) coupled to the electronic device (101) while the bottom surface of the electronic device (101) is attached. In the first state (201), one side of the display (130) corresponding to the top surface of the electronic device (101) may be exposed to the outside.

[0046] In the present disclosure, the second state (203, 205) may mean a state in which, when an electronic device (101) is attached to one component of an input device (120), the angle formed by one side of the component of the input device (120) to which the electronic device (101) is attached and the side on which the keyboard (210) of the input device (120) is placed falls within the first angle range. Alternatively, a second state (203, 205) may mean a state in which one side of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) in FIG. 3) and one side of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) in FIG. 3) are arranged to face each other, and the angle formed by one side of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) in FIG. 3) and the side on which the keyboard (210) is arranged falls within a first angle range. For example, the first angle range may mean an angle range substantially greater than 0 degrees and up to 140 degrees, but the specific numerical value of the first angle range is not limited thereto. For example, in the second state (203, 205) of the input device (120), the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) in FIG. 3) may be arranged to be inclined with respect to the keyboard (210). Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, the first plate (e.g., the first of FIG. 3 The state in which the plate (310)) is “positioned to be tilted” with respect to the keyboard (210) may mean a state in which the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) and the keyboard (210) are not parallel to each other and form a predetermined angle (e.g., an angle within a first angle range).

[0047] According to one embodiment, in a second state (203, 205) of the input device (120), at least a portion of the keyboard (210) may be exposed to the outside.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) may change from a first state (201) to a second state (203, 205) as the arrangement relationship of the input device (120) changes by driving (e.g., rotation) at least one configuration of the input device (120). Alternatively, the input device (120) may change from state (205) to the first state (201) via state (203). For example, one state (203) among the second states (203, 205) of FIG. 2 may include a state in which the angle formed by the electronic device (101) and one side of the keyboard (210) of the input device (120) is driven to gradually increase while the input device (120) changes from a first state (201) in which the electronic device (101) is attached to one configuration of the input device (120) to another state (205) among the second states (203, 205), or a state in which the angle formed by the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) and one side of the keyboard (210) is driven to gradually increase while changing from the first state (201) to state (205b). For example, in the second state (203, 205), the angle formed by the side opposite to the side on which the display (130) of the electronic device (101) is placed and the side on which the keyboard (210) of the input device (120) is placed may change as the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) rotates relative to the keyboard (210).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) can be changed from a second state (203, 205) to a first state (201) as the angle formed by the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) and one side of the keyboard (210) is gradually reduced.

[0050] According to one embodiment, in a series of states (200) including a first state (201) and second states (203, 205), a state in which an electronic device (101) is attached to at least one configuration of an input device (120) may be maintained. For example, the first state (201) may be changed to the second state (203, 205) without removing the electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120).

[0051] In the present disclosure, the third state (207) may mean a state in which an electronic device (101) is attached to another component of the input device (120). Here, the other component of the input device (120) in the third state (207) may correspond to the other side of the housing of the input device (120) of FIG. 8 (the other side (360) of FIG. 8). Alternatively, the third state (207) may mean a state in which one end of the housing (e.g., the housing (121) of FIG. 3) (e.g., one end of the housing (351) of FIG. 5) and one end of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) (e.g., one end of the first plate (310) of FIG. 3 (311)) are positioned to touch the ground.

[0052] According to one embodiment, in a third state (207), at least one configuration of the input device (120) may be positioned to support the electronic device (101) while the electronic device (101) is attached to the input device (120). In the third state (207), the input device (120) may be positioned such that the display (130) of the electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120) and the -z direction surface supporting the input device (120) form an angle of a second angle range. The second angle range may substantially include 90 degrees to 120 degrees.

[0053] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (120) according to one embodiment.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) may include a housing (121), a first plate (310), and a second plate (320).

[0055] According to one embodiment, at least one input means for receiving user input may be disposed in the housing (121). For example, a keyboard (210) for receiving key input may be disposed on one side (330) of the housing (121). However, the type of input means for receiving user input that may be disposed in the housing (121) is not limited thereto. For example, a touch pad for receiving touch input may be disposed on one side (330) of the housing (121).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the first plate (310) may be rotatably coupled to one side (330) of the housing (121). The first plate (310) may be rotatably coupled to the housing (121) when a force greater than a certain level is applied by a component capable of generating torque. For example, the first plate (310) may be coupled to the housing (121) by at least one hinge (340a, 340b) disposed on one side (330) of the housing (121). The at least one hinge (340a, 340b) may include a component that generates a torque less than a certain level in a direction that hinders the rotation of the first plate (310).

[0057] According to one embodiment, the second plate (320) may extend from the first plate (310). Or, in one embodiment, the second plate (320) may be coupled to the first plate (310). For example, the second plate (320) may extend from one end (311) of the first plate (310). Or, for example, the second plate (320) may be coupled to one end (311) of the first plate (310).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the second plate (320) may be pivotably coupled to the first plate (310). For example, the second plate (320) may be rotated about an axis of one end (311) of the first plate (310). The one end (311) of the first plate (310) may include at least a portion of the part where the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) are connected. For example, the second plate (320) may be rotated in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the first plate (310). For example, the second plate (320) can be rotated in a direction in which the first side (325) of the second plate (320) and the first side (315) of the first plate (310) are brought closer together, while the first side (325) of the second plate (320) forms a 180-degree angle with the first side (315) of the first plate (310). When the second plate (320) is rotated to the maximum extent, the first side (325) of the second plate (320) can be positioned to face and come into contact with the first side (315) of the first plate (310).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) may include at least one connector. For example, the input device (120) may include a plurality of connectors formed to correspond. For example, the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) of the input device (120) may each include at least one connector.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the first plate (310) of the input device (120) may include a first connector (317). For example, the first plate (310) may include a first connector (317) disposed on a first side (315) of the first plate (310). For example, the first connector (317) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first side (315) of the first plate (310).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the second plate (310) of the input device (120) may include a second connector (327). For example, the second plate (320) may include a second connector (327) disposed on a first side (325) of the second plate (320). For example, the second connector (327) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first side (325) of the second plate (320).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the first connector (317) and the second connector (327) may be arranged to come into contact with each other when the second plate (320) rotates around one end (311) of the first plate (310) as an axis so that the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate come into contact and face each other. For example, in a second state of the input device (120) (e.g., the second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2), the first connector (317) of the first plate (310) may come into contact with the second connector (327) of the second plate (320) when the first side (315) of the first plate (310) comes into contact with the first side (325) of the second plate (320). The first connector (317) and the second connector (327) that come into contact may be electrically connected. In the present disclosure, the statement that the first side (315) of the first plate (310) contacts the first side (325) of the second plate (320) can be interpreted not only as the case where the first side (315) of the first plate (310) directly touches the first side (325) of the second plate (320), but also as a state in which the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) are folded so that the first connector (317) and the second connector (327) are connected, as shown in FIG. 7, thereby causing the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) to face each other.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) may include a support member (350). The support member (350) may be formed to extend in one direction (+y) from the portion of the housing (121) where the keyboard (210) is placed. As a result, the support member (350) can prevent the input device (120) and the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) from being inverted in a specific direction (e.g., +y direction) by the weight of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) is attached to the input device (120). The keyboard (210) of the support member (350) and the housing (121) can be separated by a region on the housing (121) where at least one hinge (340a, 340b) connecting the housing (121) and the first plate (310) is disposed.

[0064] According to one embodiment, a groove (331) may be formed on at least one side of the housing (121). For example, the groove (331) may be formed extending from the area where the keyboard (210) is placed on one side (330) of the housing (121) and one side of the support (350) to the front, rear, left side, and right side of the housing (121). The specific shape of the groove (331) is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 3 and may be formed to have a different degree of inclination or step difference than that shown in FIG. 3.

[0065] FIG. 4 is a side view illustrating the process of an input device (120) according to one embodiment changing to a first state (401) and a second state (403, 405). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of the input device (120) changing from the first state (401) to the second state (403, 405) is described, but the input device (120) may be driven in the reverse order of the process of the input device (120) changing from the first state (401) to the second state (403, 405) and change from the second state (403, 405) to the first state (401). Likewise, the process of changing the arrangement of at least some of the components included in the input device (120) as the state of the input device (120) mentioned below changes, or the method of driving the input device (120), can also be understood in the reverse order of the order described with reference to the drawings.

[0066] The states (401, 403, 405) of the input device (120) illustrated in FIG. 4 may correspond to the states (401, 403, 405) of the input device (120) illustrated in FIG. 2, respectively. For example, the first state (401) of FIG. 4 may correspond to the first state (201) of FIG. 2. For example, the second state (403, 405) of FIG. 4 may correspond to the second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2. For example, a series of states (400) changing from the first state (401) of FIG. 4 to the second state (403, 405) may correspond to the states (200) of FIG. 2.

[0067] According to one embodiment, in a first state (401), an electronic device (101) may be attached to an input device (120). In the first state (401), one side of the input device (120) and one side of the electronic device may be positioned to face each other. In the first state (401), a bumper case (110) coupled to the electronic device (101) may be positioned to correspond to the housing (121) of the input device (120). For example, at least a portion of the bumper case (110) coupled to the electronic device (101) may be seated in a groove (e.g., groove (331) of FIG. 3) of the input device (120).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) can be changed from a first state (401) to a second state (403, 405) in which the angle formed by the first plate (310) and one surface (330) of the housing (121) on which the keyboard (e.g., keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) is placed is included in the first angle range, through a state in which the arrangement relationship of the input device (120) changes by the rotation of the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) of the input device (120). For example, in a first state (401) in which the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) in FIG. 3) and the first side of the second plate (320) (e.g., the first side (325) in FIG. 3) form substantially 180 degrees and cover the keyboard (e.g., the keyboard (210) in FIG. 3), the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) may pass through a state of rotation and change to a second state (403, 405) in which the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) in FIG. 3) and the first side of the second plate (320) (e.g., the first side (325) in FIG. 3) come into contact and face each other (e.g., one state (405) in the second state (403, 405)).

[0069] According to one embodiment, a second state (403, 405) of the input device (120) may include a state in which the first plate (310) is tilted relative to the keyboard (e.g., the keyboard (210) of FIG. 3). For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the second state (403, 405) of the input device (120) may include a state in which, in the first state (401) of the input device (120), the first plate (310) is rotated in a first rotation direction (R1) so that the first plate (310) is tilted relative to the keyboard (e.g., the keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) at a predetermined angle within a first angle range (A1). For example, in a second state (403, 405) of the input device (120), the first plate (310) may be rotated in a first rotation direction (R1) and a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction (R1) with respect to the keyboard (e.g., keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) within a first angle range (A1). The first angle range may substantially mean an angle range of 0 degrees or more and 140 degrees or less, but the specific numerical value of the first angle range (A1) is not limited thereto.

[0070] According to one embodiment, while changing from a first state (401) to a second state (403, 405) of the input device (120), the first plate (310) may be rotated by a predetermined angle in a direction away from one side (330) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) in FIG. 3). For example, in a first state (401) in which the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) in FIG. 3) and one side (330) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) in FIG. 3) are in contact and facing each other, the first plate (310) may be rotated by a hinge (340a) to a first angle range (A1) in a first rotation direction (R1) relative to one side (330) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) in FIG. 3). For example, the first angle range (A1) may substantially mean an angle range of 90 degrees or more and 140 degrees or less.

[0071] According to one embodiment, while changing from a first state (401) to a second state (403, 405), the second plate (320) may be rotated by a predetermined angle in a direction in which the first side of the second plate (320) (e.g., the first side (325) of FIG. 3) approaches the first side (e.g., the first side (315) of FIG. 3) as the first plate (310) rotates in a first rotation direction (R1) in the first state (401) in which the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) are positioned to face or cover the keyboard (e.g., the keyboard (210) of FIG. 3). For example, the second plate (320) may be rotated in a second rotation direction (R2) within a second angle range (A2) with one end (311) of the first plate (310) as an axis. The second rotation direction (R2) may mean a rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction (R1). The second angle range (A2) may mean an angle range substantially from 0 degrees or more to 180 degrees or less.

[0072] According to one embodiment, in a second state (403, 405), the first plate (310) may be positioned to form a specific angle within a first angle range (A1) with one side (330) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) in FIG. 3). In one state (405) of the second state (403, 405), the first side of the second plate (320) (e.g., the first side (325) in FIG. 3) may be positioned to face each other while in contact with the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) in FIG. 3). In the second state (403, 405), the keyboard of the input device (120) (e.g., keyboard (210) in FIG. 3) may be exposed to the outside. In the second state (403, 405), the electronic device (101) may be attached to the input device (120) such that one side of the display of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the display (130) of FIG. 2) faces in a direction parallel to the direction facing the second side of the second plate (320) (e.g., the second side (326) of the second plate (320) of FIG. 13).

[0073] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (120) of one state (e.g., one state of FIG. 2 (203, 205), one state of FIG. 4 (403, 405)) according to one embodiment, and an electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) may include a support member (350). The support member (350) may be formed by extending in a first direction (+y) from an area where the keyboard (210) is placed on one side (e.g., one side (330) of the housing in FIG. 3) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3). The support member (350) may support the electronic device (101) and the input device (120) so that the electronic device (101) is not conducted when the input device (120) is in a second state (e.g., one state (205) of the second states (203, 205) of FIG. 2, one state (405) of the second states (403, 405) of FIG. 4). For example, the support member (350) can prevent the electronic device (101) from being conducted in the first direction (+y) by the weight of the electronic device (101) including a first direction (+y) component when the electronic device (101) is attached to the input device (120).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the hinge (340a, 340b) may be positioned between the keyboard (210) and the support member (350). For example, the hinge (340a, 340b) may be positioned at a predetermined distance from one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3). For example, the hinge (340a, 340b) may be positioned at a first distance (D1) from one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3). As a result, even if the center of gravity of the electronic device (101) and the input device (120) shifts in the first direction (+y) while the electronic device (101) is attached to the input device (120), the input device (120) can be maintained in a stable state where the electronic device (101) is not tilted in the first direction (+y). The first distance (D1) from the hinge (340a, 340b) to one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) in the first direction (+y) may be shorter than the second distance (D2) from the hinge (340a, 340b) to the other end (352) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) in the second direction (-y). For example, the input device (120) may be formed such that the ratio of the length in the second direction (-y) from one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) to the other end (352) is substantially 2 / 7 and the ratio of the length in the second direction (-y) from one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) to the other end (352) is substantially 5 / 7, but the specific ratio of the first distance (D1) and the second distance (D2) is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 5.For example, the input device (120) may be formed such that the ratio of the length in the second direction (-y) from one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) to the other end (352) is substantially 2 / 9, and the input device (120) may be formed such that the ratio of the length in the second direction (-y) from one end (351) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) to the other end (352) is substantially 7 / 9.

[0076] FIG. 6a is a plan view illustrating an input device (120) according to one embodiment, at least one first magnet (610) included in the input device (120), and at least one second magnet (620). FIG. 6b is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device (101) including an input device (120) according to one embodiment and at least one third magnet (630). In the following drawings and description with reference to the drawings, at least one magnet is depicted as being visible from the outside of the input device (120), but this is for explaining the arrangement of at least one magnet, and at least one magnet may not be visible from the outside. Also, in the following description with reference to the drawings, the relationship between at least one magnet and one component of the input device (120) or electronic device (101) may be described as at least one magnet being placed “on” one component of the input device (120) or electronic device (101).

[0077] Referring to FIG. 6a, in one embodiment, at least one first magnet (610) may be disposed within the first plate (310). At least one second magnet (620) may be disposed within the second plate (320). Referring to FIG. 6b, at least one third magnet (630) may be disposed within the electronic device (101).

[0078] Referring to FIG. 6a, in one embodiment, at least one first magnet (610) may include a plurality of magnets (611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616) disposed within a first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3), but the number of magnets constituting at least one first magnet (610) is not limited as in the example shown in FIG. 6a. At least some of the plurality of magnets (611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616) constituting at least one first magnet (610) may include at least one pair of magnets having different polarities that are arranged in an intersecting manner when viewed from the first side (315) of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 3). For example, based on the first side (315), a plurality of magnets (611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616) with N and S poles repeatedly alternating may be spaced apart at a predetermined interval within the first plate (310).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 6a, according to one embodiment, at least one second magnet (620) may include a plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) disposed within a second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3), but the number of magnets constituting at least one second magnet (620) is not limited as in the example shown in FIG. 6a. At least some of the plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) constituting at least one second magnet (620) may include at least one pair of magnets having different polarities that are arranged in an intersecting manner when viewed from the first side (325) of the second plate (320). For example, based on the first side (325), a plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) with N and S poles repeatedly alternating may be spaced apart at a predetermined interval within the second plate (320).

[0080] Referring to FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b together, in one embodiment, at least one first magnet (610) and at least one second magnet (620) may be arranged such that a first attractive force (F1) is generated between at least one first magnet (610) and at least one second magnet (620) when the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) are in contact with each other. For example, among the plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) constituting at least one second magnet (620), some of the magnets (621, 622, 623, 625, 626, 628) may be arranged to face each other while the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) are arranged to face each other. Among the plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) constituting at least one second magnet (620), some of the magnets (621, 622, 623, 625, 626, 628) arranged to face the plurality of magnets (611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616) constituting at least one first magnet (610) may be arranged to have opposite polarity to the plurality of magnets (611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616) constituting at least one first magnet (610). As a result, the magnetic force of the magnets constituting at least one first magnet (610) and a second magnet (620) having opposite polarities can provide a first attractive force (F1) between the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) in a state where the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) face each other (e.g., one state (205) of the second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2, one state (405) of the second state (403, 405) of FIG. 4).

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 6a and FIGS. 6b together, in one embodiment, at least one second magnet (620) may provide a second attractive force (F2) that causes an electronic device (101) including at least one third magnet (630) to be attached to an input device (e.g., input device (120) of FIG. 1). For example, at least one second magnet (620) may be positioned so that a second attractive force (F2) is generated between at least one second magnet (620) and at least one third magnet (630) when the electronic device (101) is attached to a third surface of the second plate (320) opposite to the first side (325) of the second plate (320) (e.g., second side (326) of the second plate (320) of FIG. 13). For example, when an electronic device (101) comprising at least one third magnet (630) composed of a plurality of magnets (631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638) is attached to a second side (e.g., the second side (326) of FIG. 13) opposite to the first side (325) of a second plate (320), the plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) constituting at least one second magnet (620) may be arranged to face each other with respect to the plurality of magnets (631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638) constituting the third magnet (630). The plurality of magnets (621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628) constituting at least one second magnet (620) arranged to face each other with the plurality of magnets (631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638) constituting the third magnet (630) may be arranged to have opposite polarity to the plurality of magnets (631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638) constituting the third magnet (630).As a result, the magnetic force of the magnets constituting at least one second magnet (620) and a third magnet (630) having opposite polarity can provide a second attractive force (F2) between the second plate (320) and the electronic device (101).

[0082] In the present disclosure, magnets arranged to face each other and generating an attractive force as described above may be referred to as 'corresponding' magnets.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 6b, in one embodiment, the number of magnets corresponding to at least one first magnet (610) among at least one second magnet (620) may differ from the number of magnets corresponding to at least one third magnet (630). For example, the number of magnets corresponding to at least one first magnet (610) among at least one second magnet (620) may be less than the number of magnets corresponding to at least one third magnet (630). As a result, the magnitude of the second attractive force (F2) between at least one second magnet (620) and at least one third magnet (630) placed within the electronic device (101) may be greater than the magnitude of the first attractive force (F1) occurring between at least one first magnet (610) and at least one second magnet (620).

[0084] Referring to FIG. 6b, according to one embodiment, the second attractive force (F2) between at least one second magnet (620) and at least one third magnet (630) disposed within the electronic device (101) may be greater than the magnitude of the torque generated by the hinges (340a, 340b). Here, the torque may refer to the force generated by the hinges (340a, 340b) in the opposite direction to the specific direction in which the first plate (310) rotates due to a predetermined external force. By configuring the torque applied to at least one of the first plate (310) or the second plate (320) by the second attractive force (F2) between at least one second magnet (620) and at least one third magnet (630) placed within the electronic device (101) to be greater than the magnitude of the torque generated by this hinge (340a, 340b), the electronic device (101) can be maintained attached to the input device (120) while the first plate (310) rotates while the electronic device (101) is attached to the input device (120).

[0085] Referring to FIG. 6a, in one embodiment, a first connector (317) may be placed on the first side (315) of the first plate (310). A second connector (327) may be placed on the first side (325) of the second plate (320). Referring to FIG. 6b, the first connector (317) and the second connector (327) may be placed so that the first connector (317) and the second connector (327) come into contact with each other when the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) face each other by a first attractive force (F1) between at least one first magnet (610) and at least one second magnet (620). The contacted first connector (317) and the second connector (327) may be electrically connected.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 6b, the third connector (337) may be placed on the second side of the second plate (320) opposite to the first side (325) of the second plate (320) (e.g., the second side (326) of the second plate (320) in FIG. 13). With the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) facing each other, the first connector (317) and the third connector (337) may be electrically connected through the second connector (327). Referring to FIG. 6b, the third connector (337) and the fourth connector (347) of the electronic device (101) may be arranged to come into contact with each other as the electronic device (101) is attached to the second side of the second plate (320) opposite to the first side (325) of the second plate (320) (e.g., the second side (326) of FIG. 13). The contacted third connector (337) and the fourth connector (347) of the electronic device (101) may be electrically connected.

[0087] In one embodiment, the first plate (310) may include a shielding member that blocks at least a portion of the magnetic flux bundle emitted from at least one first magnet (610). For example, the shielding member may be positioned to block at least a portion of the magnetic flux bundle emitted from at least a portion of at least one first magnet (610) toward the second side (316) of the first plate (310) opposite to the first side (315) of the first plate (310). The at least one first magnet (610) in which the shielding member is positioned to block at least a portion of the magnetic flux bundle emitted from at least a portion of at least one first magnet (610) toward the second side (316) of the first plate (310) opposite to the first side (315) of the first plate (310) may be referred to as a 'unidirectional rear shielding magnet'.

[0088] FIG. 7 is a side view illustrating an example of an input device in a second state according to one embodiment, and an electronic device being attached to or detached from the input device.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, in one state (700) of the input device (120) of FIG. 7, the electronic device (101) may be attached to the input device (120) by a second force (e.g., the second force (F2) of FIG. 6b). One state (700) of the input device (120) of FIG. 7 may correspond to a state in which the first side of the first plate (310) of the input device (120) (e.g., the first side (315) of FIG. 3) and the first side of the second plate (320) (e.g., the first side (325) of the second plate (320) of FIG. 3) face each other. For example, one state (700) of the input device (120) of FIG. 7 may correspond to one state (205) among the second states (203, 205) of the input device (120) of FIG. 2.

[0090] In one embodiment, an electronic device (101) attached to an input device (120) can be separated from the input device (120). For example, if an external force greater than a second attractive force (e.g., the second attractive force (F2) in FIG. 6b) is applied to an electronic device (101) attached to a second plate (320) of the input device (120), the electronic device (101) can be separated from the second plate (320).

[0091] FIG. 8 is a side view (801) and a perspective view (802) illustrating an input device (120) in a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment, and an electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120).

[0092] In the present disclosure, the ‘third state’ of the input device (120) may correspond to the third state (207) of the input device (120) of FIG. 2. For example, the third state may mean a state in which an electronic device (101) is attached to one side (330) and the other side (360) opposite to the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) on which the keyboard (e.g., keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) of the input device (120) is placed. The third state may correspond to a state in which the input device (120) of one of the second states (e.g., one state (205) of the second states (203, 205) of FIG. 2, and one state (405) of the second states (403, 405) of FIG. 4 is rotated at a predetermined angle.

[0093] Referring to the side view (801) of FIG. 8, in one embodiment, the input device (120) in a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2) can be supported by a first plate (310), a second plate (320), and a support member (350). As a result, in the third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2), the input device (120) can support the electronic device (101) so that the electronic device (101) is not conducted while the electronic device (101) is attached to the other side (360) of the housing (e.g., the housing (121) of FIG. 3) of the input device (120).

[0094] Referring to the side view (801) and perspective view (802) of FIG. 8, an external input device may be attached to a support portion (350) of an input device (120) in a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment. For example, a touch pen (3510) that provides touch input may be attached to one side (355) of the support portion (350). Although not shown in FIG. 8, the support portion (350) may include at least one magnet that generates an attractive force with at least one magnet included in the touch pen (3510). Although FIG. 8 depicts the external input device as a touch pen (3510), the type of external input device attached to one side (355) of the support portion (350) of the input device (120) is not limited thereto. For example, another type of device including at least one magnet may be attached to one side (355) of the support (350) of the input device (120).

[0095] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (120) of a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment, at least one seventh magnet (910) included in the input device (120), an electronic device (101), and at least one third magnet (920) included in the electronic device (101).

[0096] At least one third magnet (920) and a plurality of magnets (921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928) included in the electronic device (101) of FIG. 9 may correspond to the third magnet (630) and a plurality of magnets (631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638) of FIG. 6b.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 9, in one embodiment, at least one seventh magnet (910) may provide a fifth attractive force that causes an electronic device (101) including at least one third magnet (920) to be attached to an input device (120). For example, at least one seventh magnet (910) may be positioned so as to generate an attraction force by a magnetic field between one side (e.g., one side (330) of the housing of FIG. 3) and the other side (360) opposite to the one side (e.g., one side (330) of the housing of FIG. 3) on which the keyboard (e.g., keyboard (120) of FIG. 3) of the housing of the electronic device (101) and the input device (120) is positioned. For example, in a third state (e.g., third state (207) of FIG. 2) in which an electronic device (101) comprising at least one third magnet (920) composed of a plurality of magnets (921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928) is attached to the other side (360) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) of an input device (120), the plurality of magnets (911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) constituting at least one seventh magnet (910) may be arranged to face each other with the plurality of magnets (921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928) constituting the third magnet (920). There is. Here, at least some of the plurality of magnets (911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) constituting the opposing seventh magnet (910) and at least some of the plurality of magnets (921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928) may be arranged in pairs such that magnets of opposite polarity face each other. As a result, a fifth attractive force may be generated between the electronic device (101) and the other side (360) opposite to the one side (e.g., one side (330) of the housing in FIG. 3) on which the keyboard (e.g., keyboard (120) of FIG. 3) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) is placed.

[0098] In one embodiment, a plurality of magnets (911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) constituting the seventh magnet (910) may be placed in a first region (361) and a second region (362) within a housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3). For example, some of the magnets (911, 912) among the plurality of magnets (911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) constituting the seventh magnet (910) may be placed in the first region (361) within the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) at a predetermined distance in the x-direction relative to the other surface (360). For example, among the plurality of magnets (911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) constituting the seventh magnet (910), the remaining magnets (913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918), excluding some of the magnets (911, 912), may be arranged symmetrically in the x-direction with respect to the other surface (360) within a first region (362) within a housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3).

[0099] In one embodiment, the number of remaining magnets (913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) among the plurality of magnets (911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 916, 917, 918) constituting the seventh magnet (910) that are placed in the second region (362) within the housing (e.g., the housing (121) of FIG. 3) may be greater than the number of some magnets (911, 912) placed in the first region (361) within the housing (e.g., the housing (121) of FIG. 3)). As a result, when the electronic device (101) is separated from the input device (120) in a third state (e.g., third state (207) of FIG. 2) attached to the other side (360) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3), the electronic device (101) can be separated from the input device (120) by a force of relatively smaller magnitude than when an external force is applied to a part of the electronic device (101) facing the first region (361) of the other side (360) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) compared to when an external force is applied to a part of the electronic device (101) facing the second region (362) of the other side (360) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3).

[0100] FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating an example of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment, and an electronic device being attached to or detached from the input device.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 10, in one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may be attached by a fifth force to one side (330) and the other side (360) opposite to the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) on which the keyboard (e.g., keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) of the input device (120) is placed. The state of the input device (120) in FIG. 10 may correspond to the third state (207) of FIG. 2.

[0102] In one embodiment, an electronic device (101) attached to one side (330) and the other side (360) opposite to the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3) on which a keyboard (e.g., keyboard (210) of FIG. 3) is placed can be separated from the input device (120). For example, if an external force greater than the fifth attractive force is applied to the electronic device (101) attached to the second plate (320) of the input device (120), the electronic device (101) can be separated from the other side (360) of the housing (e.g., housing (121) of FIG. 3).

[0103] FIG. 11 illustrates an example in which an input device (120) of a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment, and an electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120) execute an application corresponding to the third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2).

[0104] In the examples of FIG. 11 (1110, 1120, 1130), the state of the input device (120) and the electronic device (101) may correspond to the third state of FIG. 2 (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2).

[0105] According to one embodiment, in a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2), the electronic device (101) can execute a specific application corresponding to the third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2). The input device (120) may include at least one sensor that detects the strength or change of a magnetic field. For example, at least one sensor may include a Hall sensor. The input device (120) can identify a third state (e.g., the third state (207) of FIG. 2) in which the electronic device (101) is attached to another side of a housing (e.g., the housing (121) of FIG. 3) (e.g., the other side (360) of the housing in FIG. 9, the other side (360) of the housing in FIG. 10) based on the strength or change of the magnetic field detected based on at least one sensor.

[0106] In one embodiment, the input device (120) may include at least one communication module (not shown). For example, the at least one communication module (not shown) may include at least one of a wired communication module or a wireless communication module (e.g., a Bluetooth™ communication module, NFC (near field communication)), but the type of communication module is not limited thereto. The input device (120) may use at least one communication module to transmit information indicating a third state (e.g., the second state (207) of FIG. 2) to the electronic device (101).

[0107] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may execute an application corresponding to a third state (e.g., the second state (207) of FIG. 2) based on information indicating a third state (e.g., the second state (207) of FIG. 2) received from an input device (120). For example, in example (1110), the electronic device (101) may display an execution screen of an application that plays CCTV (closed-circuit television) video on the display (130). For example, in example (1120), the electronic device (101) may display an execution screen of a music playback application on the display (130). For example, in example (1130), the electronic device (101) may display an execution screen of an application that provides a user interface (UI) including weather information on the display (130).

[0108] FIG. 12 is a rear view illustrating the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) of an input device (120) according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a top view illustrating the first plate (310) and the second plate (320) of an input device (120) according to one embodiment.

[0109] The first plate (310) of FIGS. 12 and FIGS. 13 may correspond to the first plate (310) of FIG. 3, the first plate (310) of FIG. 4, the first plate (310) of FIG. 6a, the first plate (310) of FIG. 7, and the first plate (310) of FIG. 8. The second plate (320) of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 may correspond to the second plate (320) of FIG. 3, the second plate (320) of FIG. 4, the second plate (320) of FIG. 6a, the second plate (320) of FIG. 7, and the second plate (320) of FIG. 8.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 12, as described above with reference to FIG. 6a and FIG. 6b, in one embodiment, a first connector (317) may be disposed on a first side (315) of a first plate (310). The first connector (317) may be electrically connected to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) at least a portion thereof disposed within the first plate (310). A second connector (327) may be disposed on a first side (325) of a second plate (320). The first connector (317) and the second connector (327) may be arranged so that the first connector (317) and the second connector (327) come into contact with each other when the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) face each other (e.g., one state (205) of the second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2, or one state (405) of the second state (403, 405) of FIG. 4). The contacted first connector (317) and the second connector (327) may be electrically connected. The third connector (337) may be placed on the second side (326) opposite to the first side (325) of the second plate (320). In a state where the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) face each other, the first connector (317) and the third connector (337) can be electrically connected through the second connector (327). In the present disclosure, the state where the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) face each other (e.g., one state (205) of the second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2, one state (405) of the second state (403, 405) of FIG. 4) may include a state where the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) are in contact.

[0111] In one embodiment, the fifth connector (357) may be placed on the second side (316) of the first plate (310), which is opposite to the first side (315) of the first plate (310). The fifth connector (357) may be connected to the first connector (317) by penetrating the first plate (310) from the second side (316) of the first plate (310). As a result, with the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) facing each other, the fifth connector (357) may be electrically connected to the third connector (337) through the first connector (317) and the second connector (327).

[0112] In one embodiment, the fifth connector (357) may be electrically connected to an FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14, FPCB (1410) of FIG. 16). For example, the fifth connector (357) may be electrically connected to an FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14, FPCB (1410) of FIG. 16) that is electrically connected to a first connector (e.g., first connector (317) of FIG. 12). For example, the first connector (e.g., first connector (317) of FIG. 12) and the fifth connector (357) may share at least one FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14, FPCB (1410) of FIG. 16).

[0113] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a first connector (317), a third connector (337) placed in an input device (120) according to one embodiment, and a fourth connector (347) placed in an electronic device (101).

[0114] The input device (120) of FIG. 14 and the first connector (317), the third connector (337) placed in the input device (120), and the fourth connector (347) placed in the electronic device (101) may correspond to the input device (120) of FIG. 6b and the first connector (317), the third connector (337) placed in the input device (120), and the fourth connector (347) placed in the electronic device (101).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the input device (120) may include a flexible printed circuitry board (FPCB) (1410) connected to a keyboard (210). The FPCB (1410) may be electrically connected to a first connector (317). For example, at least some of the wiring included in the FPCB (1410) may be connected to the first connector (317). The input device (120) may transmit a signal corresponding to a key input received through the keyboard (210) to a fourth connector (347) of the electronic device (101) through the FPCB (1410), the first connector (371), the second connector (e.g., the second connector (327) of FIG. 12), and the third connector (337).

[0116] According to one embodiment, when the first side (315) of the first plate (310) and the first side (325) of the second plate (320) face each other, if any pair of regions among a region (1420) on the first plate (320) where the first connector (317) is placed, a region (1430) on the second plate where the third connector (337) is placed, and a region (1440) of the electronic device (101) where the fourth connector (347) is placed are arranged to be at least partially misaligned, a signal corresponding to a key input transmitted to the first connector (317) through the FPCB (1410) may not be fully transmitted to the electronic device (101). For example, at least a portion of the signal corresponding to the key input transmitted to the first connector (317) through the FPCB (1410) may not be transmitted, or at least a portion of the noise of the signal corresponding to the key input transmitted to the first connector (317) through the FPCB (1410) may increase. Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, a region (1420) on the first plate (320) on which the first connector (317) is placed, a region (1430) on the second plate on which the third connector (337) is placed, and a region (1440) of the electronic device (101) on which the fourth connector (347) is placed may be referred to as “regions on which at least one connector is placed (1420, 1430, 1440).”

[0117] FIG. 15 illustrates an example (1510, 1520, 1530, 1540, 1550, 1560, 1570, 1580, 1590) of the arrangement of at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) placed on a first plate (310) of an input device (e.g., the input device (120) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 15, in one embodiment, an input device (e.g., input device (120) of FIG. 1) may include at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509). Although not illustrated in FIG. 15, in one embodiment, an input device (e.g., input device (120) of FIG. 1) may include at least one fifth magnet (not shown) arranged to correspond to at least one fourth magnet. The at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) and at least one fifth magnet (not shown) may include at least one pair of magnets arranged such that adjacent magnets of opposite polarity are crossed.

[0119] In one embodiment, at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) may be disposed in at least one area of ​​the first plate (310). For example, at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) may be disposed to at least partially surround an area where the first connector (317) is disposed (e.g., one area (1420) of the first plate in FIG. 14) when viewed from the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) of FIG. 3).

[0120] In one embodiment, at least one fifth magnet (not shown) may be placed in at least one area of ​​the second plate (e.g., the second plate (310) of FIG. 3). For example, at least one fifth magnet (not shown) may be placed so as to surround at least a portion of the area where the second connector (327) is placed (e.g., one area (1430) of the second plate in FIG. 14) when viewed from the first side of the second plate (310) (e.g., the first side (325) of FIG. 3).

[0121] In one embodiment, at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) and at least one fifth magnet (not shown) are such that as the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3) rotates, the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) of FIG. 3) and the first side of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3) (e.g., the first side (325) of FIG. 2) are attached, and a third attractive force is formed between at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) and at least one fifth magnet (not shown). They can be arranged to generate a third attractive force. For example, at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) and at least one fifth magnet (not shown) can be arranged so that the magnets of opposite polarity face each other while the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) in FIG. 3) and the first side of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) in FIG. 3) are attached as the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) in FIG. 3) rotates, thereby generating a third attractive force. A third force may be generated between at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) and at least one fifth magnet (not shown) to induce the first connector (317) of the first plate (310) to be positioned facing the second connector (327) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3).

[0122] In one embodiment, at least one fifth magnet (not shown) may be positioned to generate a fourth attractive force between at least one sixth magnet, which is positioned to surround at least a portion of an area (e.g., an area of ​​the electronic device in Fig. 14 (1440)) where a fourth connector (e.g., a fourth connector (347) in Fig. 14) of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device in Fig. 1) is positioned, while the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) in Fig. 1) including at least one sixth magnet (not shown) is attached to a second side (e.g., a second side (326) in Fig. 13) of a second plate (e.g., a second plate (320) in Fig. 2). For example, at least one fifth magnet (not shown) and at least one sixth magnet (not shown) can be arranged so that magnets of opposite polarity face each other while an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) is attached to the second side (e.g., second side (326) of FIG. 13) of a second plate (e.g., second plate (320) of FIG. 2) to generate a fourth attractive force. The fourth attractive force is generated between at least one fifth magnet (not shown) and at least one sixth magnet (not shown) to induce the third connector (337) of the second plate (320) to face the fourth connector (e.g., fourth connector (347) of FIG. 14) placed on the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 14).

[0123] In one embodiment, at least two of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet (1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509) may be arranged so that at least one of the wirings (1511) constituting the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) can pass through. For example, referring to example (1510), at least one fourth magnet (1501) may be arranged along the periphery of the area where the first connector (317) and the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) are arranged. Some of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet (1501) may be arranged to extend to one end of the first plate (310) to form a gap of a predetermined spacing. For example, referring to example (1520), at least one fourth magnet (1502) may be positioned to be open in one direction with respect to the area surrounding the first connector (317). At least one first magnet (1502) may be positioned in the remaining directions excluding the direction in which the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) is positioned with respect to the first connector (317). For example, referring to example (1530), at least one fourth magnet (1503) may be positioned to surround the first connector (317) in the remaining area excluding the area in which the wiring (1511) of the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) is positioned. Two of the at least one fourth magnet (1503) may be positioned spaced apart to form a gap of a predetermined distance. For example, in examples (1540, 1550, 1560), at least two of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet (1504, 1505, 1506) may be spaced apart to form a gap of a predetermined interval. For example, referring to example (1540), at least one fourth magnet (1504) may be placed around the connector (317) and may include a magnet complex in which a plurality of magnets are combined.For example, referring to example (1505), at least one fourth magnet (1505) may include a plurality of magnets arranged individually from one another. The plurality of magnets may be arranged to surround the connector (317) in an area excluding the area where the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) is placed. For example, referring to example (1506), at least one fourth magnet (1506) may be arranged with a spacing wider than the diameter of the area where the magnets are placed. For example, in example (1570), at least one of the plurality of wires (1511) of the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) may be arranged so that the extended direction is bent one or more times. At least two of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet (1507) may be spaced apart to form a gap of a predetermined distance so that the right direction of the first connector (317) is open with respect to the first plate (310) shown in FIG. 15. For example, in examples (1580, 1590), at least two of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet (1508, 1509) may be spaced apart from each other to form at least one gap through which at least one of the wirings (1511) constituting the FPCB (1410) can pass. As a result, at least one of the wirings (1511) constituting the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) can pass through the gap formed by some of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet (1501) and be connected to the first connector (317). For example, in example (1580), a plurality of wires (1511) included in the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) may be arranged at intervals where at least one fourth magnet (1508) is arranged based on one wire.For example, in example (1509), a plurality of wires (1511) included in the FPCB (e.g., FPCB (1410) of FIG. 14) may be formed to extend from the position of the connector (317) to a position passing through the gap between at least one fourth magnet (1509).

[0124] FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a fifth connector (357) disposed on the second side (316) of the first plate (310) of FIG. 3 of an input device (e.g., input device (120) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment, and an external connector (1610) that supplies power.

[0125] The fifth connector (357) of FIG. 16 may correspond to the fifth connector (357) of FIG. 14. In one embodiment, the fifth connector (357) may be placed on the second side (e.g., the second side (316) of FIG. 13) of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 12) which is opposite to the first side (e.g., the first side (315) of FIG. 12) of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 12). The fifth connector (357) can be connected to the first connector (e.g., the first connector (317) of FIG. 12) by passing through the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 13) from the second side (e.g., the second side (316) of the first plate (310) of FIG. 13) of the first plate (e.g., the first plate (310) of FIG. 13).

[0126] In one embodiment, the fifth connector (357) may be electrically connected to an external connector (1610) that transmits at least one of power or data from the outside. The fifth connector (357) may transmit at least one of the power or data received from the external connector (1610) to an input device (e.g., input device (120) of FIG. 1) through the first connector (e.g., the first connector (317) of FIG. 13) and the FBCB (1410). The fifth connector (357) can transmit at least one of the power or data received from the external connector (1610) to an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) attached to an input device (e.g., the input device (120) of FIG. 1) through the first connector (e.g., the first connector (317) of FIG. 13), the second connector (e.g., the second connector (327) of FIG. 13), the third connector (e.g., the first connector (337) of FIG. 14), and the fourth connector (e.g., the fourth connector (347) of FIG. 14) of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1).

[0127] FIG. 17 is a plan view illustrating an example of a second plate (320) including a first part (1710) and a second part (1720) according to one embodiment. FIG. 18 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (120) and an electronic device (101) including a second plate (320) including a first part (1710) and a second part (1720) according to one embodiment.

[0128] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, in one embodiment, the second plate (320) of the housing (121) may include a first part (1710) rotatable about an axis of one end of the first plate (310) (e.g., one end (311) of the first plate (310) in FIG. 3), and a second part (1720) extending from the first part (1710). The first part (1710) may include a second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 3) extending from the first plate (310) facing the first side of the first plate (310) (e.g., the first side (315) of the first plate (310) of FIG. 3) in one of the second states (e.g., the second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2) (e.g., the second state (201) of FIG. 2). The second part (1720) may be formed extending from the first part (1710) to cover at least a portion of the first plate (310) in the first state (e.g., the first state (201) of FIG. 2). In one embodiment, the second plate (1720) may be formed integrally with the electronic device (101). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0129] FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of changing an input device (120) from a first state (1910) to a second state (1920, 1930, 1940) while an electronic device (101) is attached to a second plate (320) including a first part (1710) and a second part (1720) according to one embodiment.

[0130] At least some of the first state (1910) and second state (1920, 1930, 1940) of FIG. 19 may correspond to the first state (201) and second state (203, 205) of FIG. 2. At least some of the first state (1910) and second state (1920, 1930, 1940) of FIG. 19 may correspond to the first state (401) and second state (403, 405) of FIG. 4. The first state (1910) of FIG. 19 may correspond to the side view of FIG. 17 showing the top surface of the housing (121) of the input device (120).

[0131] In one embodiment, the process of the first plate (310) rotating with respect to the housing (121) while changing from the first state (1910) to the second state (1920, 1930, 1940) can be understood as described in FIG. 4.

[0132] According to one embodiment, in state (1920) of the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), a first portion (1710) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 18) may be positioned to form a first angle with the first plate (310). In state (1920) of the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), a second portion (1720) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 18) may be positioned to form a second angle with the first plate (310). The sum of the first angle and the second angle may substantially mean 180 degrees. While changing from the first state (1910) to the second state (1920, 1930, 1940), the first part (1710) may be rotated by a second angle in a second rotational direction (e.g., the second rotational direction (R2) in FIG. 4) with one end of the first plate (310) as the axis. While changing from the first state (1910) to the second state (1920, 1930, 1940), the second part (1720) may be rotated by a second angle in a second rotational direction (e.g., the second rotational direction (R2) in FIG. 4) with one end of the first plate (310) as the axis, just like the first part (1710).

[0133] According to one embodiment, in state (1930) of the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), a first portion (1710) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 18) may be positioned to form a third angle smaller than the first angle with the first plate (310). In state (1930) of the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), a second portion (1720) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 18) may be positioned to form a fourth angle larger than the second angle with the first plate (310). The sum of the third angle and the fourth angle may substantially mean 180 degrees. While changing from state (1920) among the second states (1920, 1930, 1940) to state (1930) among the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), the first part (1710) can be rotated in a second rotational direction (e.g., second rotational direction (R2) of FIG. 4) with one end of the first plate (310) as an axis by the difference between the fourth angle and the second angle. While changing from state (1920) among the second states (1920, 1930, 1940) to state (1930) among the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), the second part (1720) can be rotated by the difference between the fourth angle and the second angle in the second rotation direction (e.g., the second rotation direction (R2) of FIG. 4) with one end of the first plate (310) as the axis, just like the first part (1710).

[0134] According to one embodiment, in state (1940) of the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), a first portion (1710) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 18) may be positioned to face one side of the first plate (310). In state (1940) of the second states (1920, 1930, 1940), a second portion (1720) of the second plate (e.g., the second plate (320) of FIG. 18) may be positioned to form a fifth angle greater than a fourth angle with the first plate (310). The fifth angle may substantially mean 180 degrees.

[0135] FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (120) of a second state (e.g., state (1940) among the second states (1920, 1930, 1940) of FIG. 19), comprising a second plate (320) including a first part (1710) and a second part (1720) according to one embodiment, and an electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120).

[0136] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second part (1720) of the second plate (320) may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the bumper case (110) coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the width in the x-direction of the second part (1720) of the second plate (320) may be formed to correspond to the distance between one side of the bumper case (110) in the third direction (+x) and the other side of the bumper case (110) in the fourth direction (-x), based on the rear of the electronic device (101) viewed from the first direction (+y) of FIG. 20. In the second state (e.g., state (1940) among the second states (1920, 1930, 1940) of FIG. 19), the first side of the second part (1720) in the third direction (+x), the second side of the second part (1720) in the fourth direction (-x), and the third side of the second part (1720) in the fifth direction (-z) can be positioned to be in contact with at least a part of the bumper case (110). This allows a region of the electronic device (101) to be attached to a designated location on one side of the second plate (320).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the second plate (320) can support the electronic device (101) attached to the input device (120) so that it is not conducted in the first direction (+y) by the weight of the electronic device (101).

[0138] FIG. 21 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0139] FIG. 21 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2101) in a network environment (2100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 21, in the network environment (2100), the electronic device (2101) may communicate with an electronic device (2102) through a first network (2198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (2104) or a server (2108) through a second network (2199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2101) may communicate with the electronic device (2104) through a server (2108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2101) may include a processor (2120), memory (2130), input module (2150), sound output module (2155), display module (2160), audio module (2170), sensor module (2176), interface (2177), connection terminal (2178), haptic module (2179), camera module (2180), power management module (2188), battery (2189), communication module (2190), subscriber identification module (2196), or antenna module (2197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (2178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (2101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2176), camera module (2180), or antenna module (2197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2160)).

[0140] The processor (2120) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (2140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2101) connected to the processor (2120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (2176) or communication module (2190)) in volatile memory (2132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (2132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (2134). According to one embodiment, the processor (2120) may include a main processor (2121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (2123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (2101) includes a main processor (2121) and an auxiliary processor (2123), the auxiliary processor (2123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (2121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (2123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2121) or as part thereof.

[0141] The auxiliary processor (2123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (2101) (e.g., display module (2160), sensor module (2176), or communication module (2190)) on behalf of the main processor (2121) while the main processor (2121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2121) while the main processor (2121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (2180) or communication module (2190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2123) (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 (2101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (2108)). 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.

[0142] The memory (2130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (2101) (e.g., processor (2120) or sensor module (2176)). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., program (2140)) and input or output data for related commands. The memory (2130) may include volatile memory (2132) or non-volatile memory (2134).

[0143] The program (2140) may be stored as software in memory (2130) and may include, for example, an operating system (2142), middleware (2144), or an application (2146).

[0144] The input module (2150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (2101) (e.g., processor (2120)) from outside the electronic device (2101) (e.g., user). The input module (2150) 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).

[0145] The sound output module (2155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (2101). The sound output module (2155) 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.

[0146] The display module (2160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (2101). The display module (2160) 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 (2160) 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.

[0147] The audio module (2170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2170) can acquire sound through the input module (2150) or output sound through the sound output module (2155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (2101).

[0148] The sensor module (2176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (2101) (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 (2176) 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.

[0149] The interface (2177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (2101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (2177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0150] The connection terminal (2178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (2178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0151] The haptic module (2179) 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 (2179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0152] The camera module (2180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (2180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0153] The power management module (2188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (2101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0154] The battery (2189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (2101). According to one embodiment, the battery (2189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0155] The communication module (2190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (2101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2102), electronic device (2104), or server (2108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (2120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (2190) may include a wireless communication module (2192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (2194) (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 (2104) through a first network (2198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (2199) (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 (2192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (2101) within a communication network such as the first network (2198) or the second network (2199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2196).

[0156] The wireless communication module (2192) 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 (2192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (2192) 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 (2192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2104)), or network system (e.g., second network (2199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, 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 URLLC realization.

[0157] The antenna module (2197) 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 (2197) 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 (2197) 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 (2198) or a second network (2199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (2190). The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2190) 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 (2197).

[0158] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2197) 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.

[0159] 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.

[0160] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (2101) and an external electronic device (2104) through a server (2108) connected to a second network (2199). Each of the external electronic devices (2102, or 2104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (2101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (2102, 2104, or 2108). For example, if the electronic device (2101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2101) 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 (2101). The electronic device (2101) 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 (2101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (2104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (2104) or server (2108) may be included within the second network (2199). The electronic device (2101) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0161] 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.

[0162] 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.

[0163] 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).

[0164] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (2140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (2136), or external memory (2138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (2101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (2120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (2101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated 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-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being 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 an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) 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.

[0166] 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.

[0167] According to various embodiments, an input device or an electronic device including an input device may be provided, which can shorten the length of an FPCB that transmits a signal according to a key input to an electronic device through connectors arranged on a plurality of plates arranged to face each other through rotation.

[0168] According to various embodiments, the hinge is not positioned at the end of the housing of the input device but is positioned at a predetermined distance from the end, thereby allowing the electronic device attached to the input device to remain stably attached without conduction.

[0169] According to various embodiments, there is an effect of inducing corresponding connectors to face each other accurately when a plate including a connector faces each other through rotation by means of magnetic force from at least one magnet placed around the connector.

[0170] According to various embodiments, the electronic device can be accurately seated on the plate of the input device, thereby inducing the connectors to face each other accurately.

[0171] 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 of the present disclosure.

[0172] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an input device for providing electronic device key input may include a housing, a keyboard disposed on the housing, a first plate pivotally coupled to the housing, a second plate pivotally coupled to the first plate, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the first plate. In a first state of the input device, a first side of the first plate and a first side of the second plate may be disposed to cover the keyboard. The first plate may include a first connector disposed on the first side of the first plate and electrically connected to the FPCB. The second plate may include a second connector disposed on the first side of the second plate and a third connector disposed on the second side of the second plate opposite to the first side of the second plate and formed to be connected to an external electronic device. In a second state of the input device, the first plate may be tilted relative to the keyboard. In the second state of the input device, the first connector of the first plate can be connected to the second connector of the second plate when the first side of the first plate contacts the first side of the second plate. A signal generated by the keyboard can be transmitted to an external electronic device through the FPCB, the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector while the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

[0173] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, in an input device, a third connector may be formed to be connected to a fourth connector of an external electronic device.

[0174] In an input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a signal generated by a keyboard can be transmitted to a fourth connector of an external electronic device through an FPCB, a first connector, a second connector, and a third connector while an external electronic device is attached to a second side of a second plate and a first connector of a first plate is connected to a second connector of the second plate.

[0175] In an input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first plate may include a first connector and a fifth connector electrically connected to an FPCB, which is disposed on a second side of the first plate opposite to the first side of the first plate.

[0176] In an input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fifth connector is formed to be connected to an external connector that supplies power, and while the fifth connector is connected to the external connector, at least a portion of the power supplied from the external connector can be transmitted to a fourth connector of an external electronic device through the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector when the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

[0177] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an input device for providing key input to an electronic device may include a housing, a keyboard disposed on one surface of the housing, a first plate pivotably coupled to one surface of the housing, and a second plate pivotable about one end of the first plate. The first plate may include at least one first magnet. The second plate may include at least one second magnet. The at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a first attractive force is generated between the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet when the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate are in contact with each other. The at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a second attractive force is generated between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet when an electronic device comprising at least one third magnet is attached to the second side of the second plate, which is opposite to the first side.

[0178] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the input device is in a first state, the first plate and the second plate may be arranged to cover the keyboard.

[0179] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the input device is changing from a first state to a second state, a first plate may be rotated with respect to one side of the housing, and a second plate may be rotated with respect to one end of the first plate.

[0180] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the input device is in a second state, the first plate forms a predetermined angle with one surface of the housing, and the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate may be arranged to be in contact and face each other.

[0181] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first plate may be coupled to the housing by a hinge disposed on one side of the housing.

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first distance between one end of the hinge and the housing may be shorter than a second distance between the other end of the hinge and the housing.

[0183] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second force may be greater than the first force. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second force is greater than the torque by the hinge, and the torque may be generated by the hinge in the opposite direction to the direction in which the first plate rotates when the first plate rotates with respect to one surface of the housing.

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the input device may further include a flexible printed circuitry board (FPCB) electrically connected to a keyboard.

[0185] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first plate may include a first connector electrically connected to a plurality of wires constituting an FPCB.

[0186] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second plate may include a second connector disposed on a first side of the second plate and a third connector disposed on a second side opposite to the first side of the second plate.

[0187] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first connector and the second connector may be arranged to be in contact as the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate come into contact with each other.

[0188] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate are in contact with each other, the second connector can allow the third connector to be electrically connected to the first connector through the second connector.

[0189] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first plate may include at least one fourth magnet disposed to partially surround an area where a first connector is disposed when viewed from the first side of the first plate.

[0190] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second plate may include at least one fifth magnet disposed to partially surround an area where a third connector is disposed when viewed from the second side of the second plate.

[0191] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one fourth magnet may include a plurality of magnets.

[0192] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least two of the plurality of magnets included in at least one fourth magnet may be spaced apart from each other to form at least one gap so that at least one of the wirings constituting the FPCB can pass through.

[0193] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one fifth magnet may be arranged such that a third attractive force is generated between at least one fourth magnet and at least one fifth magnet when the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate are in contact with each other, and a fourth attractive force is generated between at least one fifth magnet and at least one sixth magnet when an electronic device including at least one sixth magnet is attached to the second side of the second plate.

[0194] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first plate may include a shielding member that blocks at least a portion of a magnetic flux bundle emitted from at least one first magnet toward a second side of the first plate opposite to a first side of the first plate.

[0195] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second plate may include a first portion rotatable about one end of the first plate as an axis, and a second portion extending from one end of the first portion and rotatable about one end of the first plate as an axis.

[0196] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion of the second plate and the second portion of the second plate may be formed to correspond to at least a part of the bumper case coupled to the electronic device when the electronic device is attached to the second side of the second plate.

[0197] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing may include at least one seventh magnet disposed on the other side of the housing opposite to one side of the housing where the keyboard is disposed.

[0198] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one seventh magnet can cause a fifth attractive force to be generated between at least one third magnet of the electronic device and at least one seventh magnet while the electronic device is attached to the other side of the housing opposite to one side of the housing where the keyboard is placed.

[0199] An input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one sensor that detects at least one of the strength or change of a magnetic field.

[0200] An input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a communication module that performs wireless or wired communication with an electronic device.

[0201] An input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can identify a third state in which an electronic device is attached to another side of a housing based on the strength of a magnetic field detected by at least one sensor.

[0202] An input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can transmit information indicating a third state to an electronic device based on a communication module.

[0203] An input device for providing key input to an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing, a keyboard disposed on one surface of the housing, a first plate pivotably coupled to one surface of the housing, a second plate pivotable about one end of the first plate, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the first plate.

[0204] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a first state of the input device, a first side of a first plate and a first side of a second plate extending from the first side may be arranged to face the keyboard.

[0205] A first plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first connector disposed on a first side and electrically connected to an FPCB.

[0206] A second plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second connector disposed on a first side and a third connector disposed on a second side opposite to the first side.

[0207] In a second state in which a first side faces the first side according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first connector can be electrically connected to a third connector through the second connector.

[0208] While an input device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is changing from a first state to a second state, a first plate may rotate in a first rotational direction with respect to one surface of the housing, and a second plate may rotate in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction with respect to one end of the first plate as an axis.

[0209] A first plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be coupled to a housing by means of a hinge disposed on one surface of the housing.

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first distance between one end of the hinge and the housing may be shorter than a second distance between the other end of the hinge and the housing.

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state where an electronic device including a fourth connector is attached to the other side of the housing opposite to the side on which the keyboard of the housing is placed, the first connector can be electrically connected to the fourth connector through the second connector and the third connector.

[0212] A first plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a fifth connector disposed on a second side opposite to the first side of the first plate, and the fifth connector transmits power to an input device through the first connector and can transmit power to an electronic device through the first connector, the second connector, the third connector, and the fourth connector.

[0213] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first plate includes at least one fourth magnet arranged to partially surround an area where a first connector is placed when viewed from the first side of the first plate, and a second plate includes at least one fifth magnet arranged to partially surround an area where a third connector is placed when viewed from the second side of the second plate, and the at least one fourth magnet includes a plurality of magnets, and at least two of the plurality of magnets included in the at least one fourth magnet may be arranged spaced apart from each other to form at least one gap so that at least one of the wirings constituting the FPCB can pass through.

[0214] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing, a display disposed on one surface of the first housing, a second housing, a keyboard disposed on one surface of the second housing, a first plate pivotably coupled to one surface of the second housing, and a second plate pivotable about one end of the first plate.

[0215] A first plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one first magnet.

[0216] A second plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one second magnet.

[0217] A first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one third magnet.

[0218] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one first magnet and at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a first attractive force is generated between at least one first magnet and at least one second magnet when the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate are in contact with each other.

[0219] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one second magnet and at least one third magnet may be arranged such that a second attractive force is generated between at least one second magnet and at least one third magnet while a first housing is attached to a second side opposite to the first side of the second plate.

[0220] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one sensor for detecting at least one of the strength or change of a magnetic field, a memory for storing instructions, and at least one processor including processing circuitry.

[0221] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, instructions are executed collectively or individually by at least one processor to enable an electronic device to identify a state in which a first housing is attached to a second side opposite to a first side of a second plate based on at least one of the strength or change of a magnetic field detected by at least one sensor.

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, instructions may be executed collectively or individually by at least one processor to enable an electronic device to execute an application corresponding to a state in which a first housing is attached to a second side of a second plate.

[0223] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a memory for storing instructions, at least one processor including processing circuitry, a first housing, a display disposed in the first housing, a second housing, a keyboard disposed in the second housing, a plate pivotably coupled to the first housing and pivotably coupled to the second housing, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the plate. In a first state of the electronic device, a first side of the plate and a first side of the housing may be positioned to cover the keyboard. The plate may include a first connector disposed on the first side of the plate and electrically connected to the FPCB. The first housing may include a second connector disposed on the first side of the first housing. In a second state of the electronic device, the plate may be tilted relative to the keyboard. In a second state of the electronic device, the first connector of the first plate can be connected to the second connector of the first housing when the first side of the plate contacts the first side of the first housing. A signal generated by the keyboard can be transmitted to at least one processor through the FPCB, the first connector, and the second connector while the first connector of the plate is connected to the second connector of the second housing.

[0224] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a first connector and a third connector connected to an FPCB, which is disposed on a second side of a plate opposite to a first side of a plate.

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third connector may be formed to be connected to an external connector that supplies power from the outside.

[0226] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the third connector is connected to the external connector, the electronic device can receive external power supplied from the external connector through the third connector.

[0227] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the third connector is connected to the external connector, some of the external power supplied from the external connector to the third connector can be transferred to the battery of the electronic device through the first connector and the second connector, which are electrically connected to the third connector.

[0228] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while the third connector is connected to the external connector, another portion of the external power supplied from the external connector to the third connector can be transmitted to the keyboard through an FPCB electrically connected to the third connector.

[0229] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plate comprises at least one first magnet, and a first housing comprises at least one second magnet, and the at least one first magnet and at least one second magnet may be arranged such that a first attractive force is generated between the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet when the first side of the plate contacts the first side of the first housing.

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plate may be coupled to the housing by means of a hinge disposed on the second housing.

[0231] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first distance between one end of the hinge and the second housing may be shorter than a second distance between the other end of the hinge and the second housing.

[0232] Methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0233] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium may be provided for storing one or more programs (software modules). One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. One or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of this disclosure.

[0234] In the present disclosure, the function or operation performed by an electronic device may be performed by one or more processors executing one or more instructions stored in memory. The function or operation of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by a single processor executing one or more instructions, or by a combination of multiple processors executing one or more instructions. A processor mentioned in the present disclosure is understood to include a circuit for performing operations or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, the one or more processors may include a central processing unit (CPU), a micro-processor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on chip (SoC), or an integrated circuit (IC) configured to execute one or more instructions. The one or more processors may be configured to perform the operation of the electronic device described above.

[0235] In the present disclosure, a program (software module, software) may be stored in a random access memory, a non-volatile memory including flash memory, a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other forms of optical storage devices, or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of some or all of these. The memory may be composed of a single storage medium or a combination of multiple storage media. The one or more instructions may be stored in a single storage medium or distributed across multiple storage media.

[0236] Additionally, the above program may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed via a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on a communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0237] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the components included in the disclosure are expressed in a singular or plural form according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is selected to suit the situation presented for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components; even if a component is expressed in the plural form, it may be composed of a singular form, and even if a component is expressed in the singular form, it may be composed of a plural form.

[0238] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part,” “module,” etc. may be a hardware component, such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component, such as a processor.

[0239] "Parts" and "modules" may be implemented by a program that is stored on an addressable storage medium and can be executed by a processor. For example, "parts" and "modules" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as by processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0240] The specific embodiments described in this disclosure are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of prior electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted.

[0241] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, or comprising a combination of two or more (comprising a and b, comprising b and c, comprising a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c).”

[0242] Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. An input device that provides key input to an external electronic device, Housing; A keyboard disposed on the above housing; A first plate pivotably coupled to the above housing; A second plate pivotably coupled to the first plate; and It includes a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connected to the keyboard and having at least a portion disposed within the first plate, and In a first state of the input device, the first side of the first plate and the first side of the second plate are arranged to cover the keyboard, and The first plate comprises a first connector disposed on the first side of the first plate and electrically connected to the FPCB, and The second plate comprises a second connector disposed on the first side of the second plate, and a third connector disposed on the second side of the second plate opposite to the first side of the second plate and formed to be connected to an external electronic device. In the second state of the input device, the first plate is tilted relative to the keyboard, and In the second state of the input device, the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate when the first side of the first plate contacts the first side of the second plate, and An input device in which a signal generated by the above keyboard is transmitted to the external electronic device through the FPCB, the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector while the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

2. In Paragraph 1, The third connector is formed to be connected to the fourth connector of the external electronic device, and An input device in which a signal generated by the above keyboard is transmitted to the fourth connector of the external electronic device through the FPCB, the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector while the external electronic device is attached to the second side of the second plate and the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

3. In Paragraph 2, The first plate is disposed on the second side of the first plate opposite to the first side of the first plate and includes the first connector and a fifth connector electrically connected to the FPCB. The above-mentioned fifth connector is formed to be connected to an external connector that supplies power, and An input device, wherein while the fifth connector is connected to the external connector, at least a portion of the power supplied from the external connector is transmitted to the fourth connector of the external electronic device through the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector when the first connector of the first plate is connected to the second connector of the second plate.

4. In Paragraph 1, The first plate above includes at least one first magnet, and The second plate includes at least one second magnet, and The at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet are arranged such that when the first side of the first plate contacts the first side of the second plate, a first attractive force is generated between the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet. The above-mentioned at least one second magnet is an input device arranged such that a second attractive force is generated between the at least one second magnet and the at least one third magnet when the external electronic device, which includes at least one third magnet, is attached to the second side of the second plate.

5. In Paragraph 4, The first plate is coupled to the housing by means of a hinge disposed on the housing, and An input device in which a first distance between the hinge and one end of the housing is shorter than a second distance between the hinge and the other end of the housing.

6. In Paragraph 5, The second force is greater than the first force and the torque due to the hinge, and An input device in which the torque is generated by the hinge in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the first plate when the first plate rotates relative to the housing.

7. In Paragraph 1, The first plate comprises at least one fourth magnet disposed to partially surround the area where the first connector is disposed when looking at the first side of the first plate, and The input device, wherein the second plate comprises at least one fifth magnet that is positioned to partially surround the area where the third connector is positioned when looking at the second side of the second plate.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above at least one fourth magnet includes a plurality of magnets, An input device in which at least two of the plurality of magnets included in the at least one fourth magnet are spaced apart from each other so that at least one of the wirings constituting the FPCB can pass through at least two of the plurality of magnets included in the at least one fourth magnet.

9. In Paragraph 7, An input device wherein the at least one fifth magnet is positioned such that when the first side of the first plate contacts the first side of the second plate, a third attractive force is generated between the at least one fourth magnet and the at least one fifth magnet, and when the external electronic device including at least one sixth magnet is attached to the second side of the second plate, a fourth attractive force is generated between the at least one fifth magnet and the at least one sixth magnet.

10. In Paragraph 4, An input device comprising a shielding member that blocks at least a portion of a magnetic flux bundle emitted from at least one first magnet toward a second side of the first plate opposite to the first side of the first plate.

11. In Paragraph 1, The second plate comprises a first portion rotatable about one end of the first plate as an axis, and a second portion extending from one end of the first portion and rotatable about the one end of the first plate as an axis, and The second part is an input device that is positioned to cover at least a portion of the first plate in a first state of the input device.

12. In Paragraph 11, The input device, wherein the first part and the second part are formed to correspond to at least a part of a bumper case coupled to the external electronic device when the external electronic device is attached to the second side of the second plate in the second state of the input device.

13. In Paragraph 4, The above housing comprises at least one seventh magnet disposed within the housing, and The above at least one seventh magnet is an input device in which, in a third state of the input device, the external electronic device is attached to one side of the housing opposite to the keyboard.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above at least one seventh magnet is an input device such that, in the third state of the input device, a fifth attractive force is generated between the at least one third magnet of the external electronic device and the at least one seventh magnet.

15. In Paragraph 14, At least one sensor that detects at least one of the strength or change of a magnetic field; and It further includes a communication module that performs wireless or wired communication with the above external electronic device, The above input device is: Identifying the third state of the input device based on at least one of the strength or change of the magnetic field detected by the at least one sensor, and An input device that transmits information indicating the third state to the external electronic device based on the communication module above.

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