Device detachably coupled to electronic device

Abstract

This device is formed to be detachably coupled to an electronic device comprising a camera module and a planar induction coil, and the device comprises: a case having a first surface in contact with the electronic device in a state where the case is coupled to the electronic device, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a camera opening exposing at least a part of the camera module to the outside in a state where the electronic device is coupled; a magnetic structure disposed in the case and having a loop shape surrounding the planar induction coil of the electronic device in a state where the case is coupled to the electronic device; and a magnetic shielding member having a shape corresponding to the loop shape of the magnetic structure. The magnetic shielding member is interposed between the electronic device and the magnetic structure in a state where the case is coupled to the electronic device, and comprises a first portion covering one surface of the magnetic structure and a second portion facing the camera opening and covering the outer surface of the magnetic structure.

Description

A device that is detachably coupled to an electronic device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a device that is detachably coupled to an electronic device, and more specifically, to a device that is detachably coupled to an electronic device having a wireless charging function.

[0002] Electronic devices such as smartphones or tablets may include rechargeable batteries.

[0003] The rechargeable battery of an electronic device can be charged through power supplied from an external power source. For example, the rechargeable battery can be charged using commercial power or other external electronic devices.

[0004] The rechargeable battery of an electronic device can be charged via a wired or wireless connection by an external power source.

[0005] An electronic device capable of wireless charging may include a power receiving induction coil formed to charge a battery. The electronic device may charge another external electronic device using the induction coil.

[0006] A wireless charging station (e.g., a wireless power transmission device) includes an induction coil for power transmission and can be connected to an external power source. Therefore, if an electronic device is placed on the wireless charging station, the battery of the electronic device can be charged.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the device may include a case formed to be detachably coupled to an electronic device comprising a camera module and a planar induction coil, and comprising a first surface that contacts the electronic device when coupled to the electronic device, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a camera opening that exposes at least a portion of the camera module to the outside when coupled to the electronic device; a magnetic structure disposed in the case and having a loop shape that surrounds the planar induction coil of the electronic device when the case is coupled to the electronic device; and a magnetic shielding member having a shape corresponding to the loop shape of the magnetic structure. The magnetic shielding member may include a first portion that covers one surface of the magnetic structure and a second portion that faces the camera opening and covers the outer surface of the magnetic structure, interposed between the electronic device and the magnetic structure when the case is coupled to the electronic device.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the second portion of the magnetic shielding member extends from the outer end of the first portion and is bent to cover the outer surface of the magnetic structure, and may be formed to block at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening generated by the magnetic structure.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic shielding member may further include a third portion that extends from the inner end of the first portion and is bent to cover the inner surface of the magnetic structure. The third portion may be formed to block at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil of the electronic device generated by the magnetic structure.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the first height of the second portion of the magnetic shielding member and the second height of the third portion may be the same.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the second portion of the magnetic shielding member may be formed to completely cover the outer surface of the magnetic structure, and the third portion may be formed to completely cover the inner surface of the magnetic structure.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic shielding member may include a first section comprising a first section in which the second section is formed and a second section comprising the first section in which the second section is not formed. The first section may be adjacent to the camera opening than the second section.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the second section of the magnetic shielding member may include an opening in which a portion of the first part of the magnetic structure is removed.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the case may further include an additional magnetic shielding member disposed around the camera opening, which is distinguished from the magnetic shielding member.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic structure may include a plurality of magnetic segments having an arc shape. The first section may have a length corresponding to at least one of the plurality of magnetic segments.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic structure is formed such that an external electronic device including the second surface of the case and the external magnetic structure is coupled through an attractive force between the magnetic structure and the external magnetic structure, and the plurality of magnetic segments of the magnetic structure may include a first magnetic segment group having a first magnetic pole array that provides the attractive force to be coupled with the external magnetic structure of the external electronic device.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of magnetic segments may further include a second magnetic segment group that is adjacent to the camera opening than the first magnetic segment group and has a second stimulus array different from the first stimulus array.

[0018] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of magnetic segments may further include a third magnetic segment group having a third magnetic array detected by a Hall sensor of the electronic device.

[0019] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the first portion of the magnetic shielding member is attached to the second surface of the case, and the magnetic shielding member may be interposed between the case and the magnetic structure.

[0020] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic structure is attached to a first surface of the case, and the magnetic shielding member may be arranged to cover the magnetic structure.

[0021] An electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a camera module, a display module, a battery disposed overlapping with at least a portion of the display module, a cover that may be coupled to an outer case including a magnetic structure and having an opening through which at least a portion of the camera module is exposed, a planar induction coil disposed between the battery and the outer surface of the cover and formed to receive power for charging the battery, and a magnetic shielding member disposed on the cover and having a loop shape that surrounds at least a portion of the outer edge of the planar induction coil. When the cover is coupled to the outer case, the magnetic shielding member may include a first portion formed to cover at least a portion of one surface of the magnetic structure and interposed between the cover and the magnetic structure, and a second portion extending from the outer end of the first portion, bent in the opposite direction to the cover, and arranged to face the camera module.

[0022] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic shielding member may include a first section comprising a first section in which the second section is formed and a second section comprising the first section in which the second section is not formed. The first section may be adjacent to the camera opening than the second section.

[0023] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a Hall sensor formed to recognize the magnetic structure, a memory for storing instructions, and at least one processor. When the at least one processor recognizes through the Hall sensor that the accessory cover is coupled to the cover while executing the instructions individually or collectively, at least one of the camera module or the display module may be controlled differently from when the accessory cover is not coupled.

[0024] An apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a case formed to be detachably coupled to an electronic device comprising a camera module and a planar induction coil, and including a first surface in contact with the electronic device and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and including a camera opening in which at least a portion of the camera module is exposed to the outside when the electronic device is coupled; a magnetic structure installed adjacent to the camera opening in the case and having a loop shape surrounding the planar induction coil of the electronic device; and a magnetic shielding member having a shape corresponding to the magnetic structure. The magnetic structure may include an inner magnet and an outer magnet installed concentrically around the inner magnet. The inner magnet and the outer magnet may be arranged in a Halbach arrangement.

[0025] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic poles of the inner magnets of the magnetic structure are arranged vertically, the magnetic poles of the outer magnets are arranged horizontally, and the ratio of the width of the inner magnets to the width of the outer magnets may be 1:2.

[0026] According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the magnetic poles of the inner magnets of the magnetic structure are arranged horizontally, the magnetic poles of the outer magnets are arranged vertically, and the ratio of the width of the inner magnets to the width of the outer magnets may be 2:1.

[0027] The above-described or other aspects, features, or benefits of embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings:

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line AA.

[0033] FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line AA.

[0034] FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line BB.

[0035] FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 9 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view taken by cutting along line CC of the apparatus of FIG. 9 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 12 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 12 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line DD.

[0041] FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 12 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line EE.

[0042] FIG. 15 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 15 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line FF.

[0044] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 18 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 17 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line GG.

[0046] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 19 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line HH.

[0048] FIG. 21 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 22 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus of FIG. 21 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line II.

[0050] FIG. 23 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a state in which a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is coupled to an electronic device.

[0052] FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure separated from an electronic device.

[0053] FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure with an accessory cover attached.

[0054] FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing the state in which an accessory cover is removed from an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0055] FIG. 28 is a bottom perspective view of an accessory cover according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0056] FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view showing a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure combined with an electronic device.

[0057] FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view showing a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure combined with an electronic device.

[0058] FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure combined with an electronic device.

[0059] FIG. 32 is a drawing showing a wireless charging system for charging an electronic device combined with a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0060] FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to recognize an accessory cover and a charging station.

[0061] FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining a method for optimizing performance when an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes an accessory cover.

[0062] FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a method for optimizing performance when an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes an accessory cover and a charging station.

[0063] FIG. 36 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0064] FIG. 37 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0065] FIG. 38 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0066] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (130), memory (120), input module (170), sound output module (160), display module (140), audio module (181), sensor module (182), interface (185), connection terminal (186), haptic module (183), camera module (184), power management module (172), battery (171), communication module (110), subscriber identification module (187), or antenna module (188). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (186)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (182), camera module (184), or antenna module (188)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (140)).

[0067] The processor (130) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (130) by executing software (e.g., program (190)), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (130) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (182) or communication module (110)) in volatile memory (121), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (121), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (122). According to one embodiment, the processor (130) may include a main processor (131) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (132) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (131) and an auxiliary processor (132), the auxiliary processor (132) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (131) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (132) may be implemented separately from the main processor (131) or as part thereof.

[0068] The auxiliary processor (132) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (140), sensor module (182), or communication module (110)) on behalf of the main processor (131) while the main processor (131) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (131) while the main processor (131) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (132) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (184) or communication module (110)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (132) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0069] The memory (120) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (130) or sensor module (182)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (190)) and related commands. The memory (120) may include volatile memory (121) or non-volatile memory (122).

[0070] The program (190) may be stored as software in memory (120) and may include, for example, an operating system (193), middleware (192), or an application (191).

[0071] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (130)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0072] The sound output module (160) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (160) 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.

[0073] The display module (140) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (140) 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 (140) 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.

[0074] The audio module (181) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (181) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (160) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0075] The sensor module (182) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (182) 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.

[0076] The interface (185) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (185) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0077] The connection terminal (186) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (186) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0078] The haptic module (183) 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 (183) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0079] The camera module (184) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (184) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0080] The power management module (172) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (172) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0081] The battery (171) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (171) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0082] The communication module (110) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (110) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (130) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (110) may include a wireless communication module (1101) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (1102) (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 through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (1101) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (187).

[0083] The wireless communication module (1101) 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 (1101) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (1101) 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 (1101) can support various requirements specified by the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., a second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1101) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0084] An antenna module (188) 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 (188) 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 (188) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, a communication module (110) (e.g., a wireless communication module (1101)). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (110) 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 (188).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (188) 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0088] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device 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.

[0089] 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, each of 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 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 a component from another component and do not limit the components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationally,” it means that said component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0090] 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).

[0091] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (190)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (130)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in 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.

[0092] 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). 쪠 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.

[0093] 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 among 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.

[0094] The present disclosure relates to a device that can be detachably coupled to an electronic device.

[0095] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a camera module (184) and a battery (171). At least a portion of the camera module (184) may be exposed to the outside through the rear cover of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may be configured to wirelessly charge the battery (171). The electronic device (101) may include an induction coil for wirelessly charging the battery (171). The induction coil may be formed as a substantial plane, but is not limited thereto. The electronic device (101) may transmit power to another electronic device through the induction coil.

[0096] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, an apparatus (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0098] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101) (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 25). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). For example, if the electronic device (101) has a rectangular flat shape, the case (10) may be formed in a basket shape having a roughly rectangular cross-section to accommodate the electronic device (101). However, the shape of the case (10) is not limited thereto. The case (10) may be formed in various shapes (e.g., a shape with at least a part curved) corresponding to the shape of the electronic device (101).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the case (10) may include a bottom (11) and four side walls (13). The bottom (11) is formed as a roughly rectangular flat plate, and the four side walls (13) may be formed by extending vertically from four sides of the bottom (11).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the case (10) may include a first surface (11a) facing a first direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction) and in contact with an electronic device (101), and a second surface (11b) facing a second direction (e.g., +Z-axis direction) opposite to the first direction. For example, one side of the bottom (11) to which the four side walls (13) of the case (10) extend is the first surface (11a), and the opposite side of the bottom (11) corresponds to the second surface (11b).

[0101] The case (10) may include a camera opening (12). The camera opening (12) may be formed so that at least a portion of the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) is exposed to the outside when the electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10). For example, the camera opening (12) may be formed in the bottom (11) of the case (10). The camera opening (12) may be provided to overlap with the camera module (184) (e.g., a plurality of cameras having a specified arrangement) provided in the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the camera opening (12) may be formed as an elongated ellipse in the Y-axis direction. However, the shape of the camera opening (12) is not limited thereto. The camera opening (12) may be provided in various shapes (e.g., a rectangle elongated in the X-axis direction, a substantial square) corresponding to the shape, size, position, and arrangement of the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101). For example, the camera opening (12) may include a plurality of openings corresponding to each lens of a plurality of cameras included in the camera module (184).

[0102] According to one embodiment, a transparent plate (e.g., a transparent window) may be installed in the camera opening (12). The transparent plate installed in the camera opening (12) may cover the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101).

[0103] The magnetic structure (20) may be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 32). For example, the external electronic device may be a charging station (200) capable of charging a battery (171) (see FIG. 1) of an electronic device (101), and the external magnetic structure (203) may be a magnetic structure (203) that is placed in the charging station (200) and can be coupled by magnetic force to a magnetic structure (20) of a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0104] The magnetic structure (20) may be placed in the case (10). The magnetic structure (20) may be placed outside the case (10). The magnetic structure (20) may be embedded in the case (10) (e.g., placed between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b)). For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the second surface (11b) of the case (10). According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may be placed adjacent to the camera opening (12) on the first surface (11a) of the case (10).

[0105] The magnetic structure (20) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be formed in a loop shape (or ring shape, ring shape) that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101). The magnetic structure (20) may be formed in an unsegmented loop shape. However, the shape of the magnetic structure (20) is not limited thereto. The magnetic structure (20) may be formed in various shapes (e.g., elliptical, square) corresponding to the shape of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include an outer magnet (21), a non-magnetic part (23), and an inner magnet (22). The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be formed in a circular loop shape. The magnetic structure (20) may include a gap region in which a portion of the circular loop shape is empty. The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be formed to have a rectangular cross-section.

[0107] The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged concentrically. The non-magnetic part (23) may be arranged around the inner magnet (22), and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged around the non-magnetic part (23). The outer surface of the inner magnet (22) may come into contact with the inner surface of the non-magnetic part (23). The outer surface of the non-magnetic part (23) may come into contact with the inner surface of the outer magnet (21).

[0108] The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) can be formed of permanent magnets. The non-magnetic part (23) can be formed of a non-magnetic material.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be magnetized in a vertical direction. The magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) may be opposite to the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21).

[0110] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed such that the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) in at least one direction is reduced. The magnetic field produced by the magnetic structure (20) may be partially reduced by the magnetic shielding member (30). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the magnetic structure (20). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a circular loop shape. The magnetic shielding member (30) may include a gap region (e.g., the opening (34) in FIG. 4) in which a portion of the circular loop shape is empty. The gap region may be an empty space, or at least partially filled with a material different from the magnetic shielding member (30) (e.g., an insulator, a magnetic material, an adhesive). According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be embedded in the case (10) (e.g., placed between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b)).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) and a second part (32).

[0112] For example, a first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on a second surface (11b) of the case (10). The first part (31) may be formed to cover one surface (20a) (see FIG. 5) of the magnetic structure (20). The first part (31) and the magnetic structure (20) may overlap in the Z-axis direction. For example, the first part (31) may be formed in a circular loop shape having a rectangular cross-section corresponding to the magnetic structure (20).

[0113] A first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be interposed between the second surface (11b) of the case (10) and the magnetic structure (20). Thus, when an electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover one surface (20a) (see FIG. 5) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the electronic device (101).

[0114] For example, a second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to cover the outer surface (20c) (see FIG. 5) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be arranged to face the camera opening (12). When the electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the second part (32) may be positioned to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) acting on the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101). For example, the second part (32) may be formed to limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening (12) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0115] For example, the second part (32) may be formed to cover the entire outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). In other words, the second part (32) may be formed to cover the entire circumference of the outer surface of the outer magnet (21) of the magnetic structure (20). For example, the second part (32) may be formed to cover a portion of the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). According to one embodiment, the second part (32) may be formed to cover a portion of the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the camera opening (12). Here, the range of the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20) covered by the second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30) can be determined by the influence of the magnetic field of the magnetic structure (20) acting on the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10).

[0116] For example, the second part (32) can be extended from the outer end (31a) (see FIG. 5) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may further include a third part (33) formed to extend from the inner end (31b) (see FIG. 5) of the first part (31) and cover the inner surface (20d) (see FIG. 5) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be positioned to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) acting on the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101). For example, the third part (33) may be formed to limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0118] For example, the third part (33) may be formed to cover the entire inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). In other words, the third part (33) may be formed to cover the entire circumference of the inner surface of the inner magnet (22) of the magnetic structure (20). For example, the third part (33) may be formed to cover a portion of the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20).

[0119] For example, the third part (33) may be extended from the inner end (31b) (see FIG. 5) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The height (h2) of the third part (33) may be formed to be the same as the height (h1) of the second part (32).

[0120] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed from cold-rolled steel plate (e.g., SPCC, steel plate cold commercial), rolled galvanized steel plate (GI, galvanized iron), hot-rolled steel plate (e.g., SPHC, steel plate hot rolled coil), or a nanocrystalline shielding material (e.g., 1K-107B).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the case (10) may further include an additional magnetic shielding member (17). The additional magnetic shielding member (17) may be positioned to surround at least a portion of the camera opening (12). The additional magnetic shielding member (17) may be formed of the same material as the magnetic shielding member (30). The additional magnetic shielding member (17) may be formed to further reduce the magnetic force applied from the magnetic structure (20) toward the camera opening (12).

[0122] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line AA. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line AA. FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 4 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line BB.

[0123] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, an apparatus (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0124] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of the embodiment of FIGS. 2 and FIG. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0125] The case (10) may include a camera opening (12). The camera opening (12) may be formed so that at least a portion of the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) is exposed to the outside when the electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10). For example, the camera opening (12) may be formed on the bottom (11) of the case (10). Thus, when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) may be located in the camera opening (12) of the case (10).

[0126] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed so as to limit the magnetic force of at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0127] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101) and the second surface (11b) of the case (10) is viewed from the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be formed in a loop shape that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0128] For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a circular loop shape. The cross-section of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a U-shape with a roughly flat bottom.

[0129] For example, a magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be attached to the second surface (11b) of the case (10) with an adhesive member (35). For example, double-sided tape may be used as the adhesive member (35). A magnetic structure (20) may be placed inside the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31), a second part (32), and a third part (33).

[0131] The first part (31) may be placed on the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The first part (31) may be formed to cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20). The first part (31) may be interposed between the second surface (11b) of the case (10) and the magnetic structure (20). Thus, when an electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the electronic device (101).

[0132] The second part (32) may be formed to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be extended from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be formed to cover the entire outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). At least a portion of the second part (32) may be arranged to face the camera opening (12). Thus, the second part (32) may limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening (12) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0133] The third part (33) may be formed to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be extended from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be formed to cover the entire inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). Thus, the third part (33) may limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0134] The third part (33) can be arranged concentrically with the second part (32). The height (h2) of the third part (33) can be formed to be the same as the height (h1) of the second part (32).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the second part (32) and / or the third part (33) may vary depending on the height. For example, the outer or inner surface of the magnetic shielding member (30) may have a slanted shape.

[0136] The magnetic structure (20) may be placed in the magnetic shielding member (30). For example, at least a portion of the magnetic structure (20) may be accommodated in the magnetic shielding member (30). Thus, a first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20), a second portion (32) may cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20), and a third portion (33) may cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) may not be covered by the magnetic shielding member (30). The upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) may face an external magnetic structure (203) (see FIG. 29) of an external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 29).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (20S). The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0138] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to an external magnetic structure (203) (see FIG. 29) of an external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 29). A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed to have the same magnetic pole arrangement.

[0139] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed with the same shape. Each of the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may include an inner magnet (22), a non-magnetic part (23), and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may each be formed, for example, into an arc shape with substantially the same radius of curvature. The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be formed to have a rectangular cross-section.

[0140] The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged concentrically. The non-magnetic part (23) may be placed on the outer surface of the inner magnet (22), and the outer magnet (21) may be placed on the outer surface of the non-magnetic part (23).

[0141] The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) can be formed of permanent magnets. The non-magnetic part (23) can be formed of a non-magnetic material.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be magnetized in a vertical direction. The magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) may be opposite to the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21). For example, the outer magnet (21) may have its N pole located at the bottom (e.g., -Z direction) and its S pole located at the top (e.g., +Z direction). The inner magnet (22) may have its S pole located at the bottom (e.g., -Z direction) and its N pole located at the top (e.g., +Z direction).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) may be wider than the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21). The width (W1) of the outer magnet (23) may be the same as the width (W3) of the non-magnetic part (23). However, the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22), the width (W3) of the non-magnetic part (23), and the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) are not limited thereto. For example, the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) may be formed to be the same as or narrower than the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21). The width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) may be formed to be wider than the width (W3) of the non-magnetic part (23).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) of the magnetic structure (20), the width (W3) of the non-magnetic part (23), and the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) can be determined in various ratios as needed.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the magnetic segments (20S) may be formed with different widths and / or heights for the inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and / or the outer magnet (21). For example, the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) of the magnetic segment (20S) adjacent to the camera opening (12) may be smaller than the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) of another magnetic segment (20S).

[0146] Referring to FIG. 6, the magnetic shielding member (30) can be attached to the second surface (11b) of the case (10) with an adhesive member (35). The magnetic structure (20), i.e., a plurality of magnetic segments (20S), can be attached to the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) with an adhesive member (36). For example, double-sided tape can be used as the adhesive members (35, 36). For reference, in other drawings of this specification, the adhesive member (35) for attaching the magnetic shielding member (30) to the case (10) and the adhesive member (36) for attaching the magnetic structure (20) to the magnetic shielding member (30) are not shown for convenience of illustration.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a sensing magnet (40). The sensing magnet (40) may be formed in a shape similar to the magnetic segment (20S). As shown in FIG. 4, the sensing magnet (40) may form a circular loop together with a plurality of magnetic segments (20S).

[0148] The sensing magnet (40) can be formed so that it can be recognized by the Hall sensor (305) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101). For example, the sensing magnet (40) can be formed as shown in FIG. 7.

[0149] The sensing magnet (40) may include an outer sensing magnet (41) and an inner sensing magnet (42). The inner sensing magnet (42) and the outer sensing magnet (41) may each be formed in an arc shape. The inner sensing magnet (42) and the outer sensing magnet (41) may be formed to have a rectangular cross-section.

[0150] The inner sensing magnet (42) and the outer sensing magnet (41) can be arranged concentrically. The outer sensing magnet (41) can be arranged on the outer surface of the inner sensing magnet (42).

[0151] The inner sensing magnet (42) and the outer sensing magnet (41) can be formed as permanent magnets.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the inner sensing magnet (42) and the outer sensing magnet (41) may be magnetized in a vertical direction. The magnetic direction of the inner sensing magnet (42) may be opposite to the magnetic direction of the outer sensing magnet (41). For example, the outer sensing magnet (41) may have its N pole located at the bottom (e.g., -Z direction) and its S pole located at the top (e.g., +Z direction). The inner sensing magnet (42) may have its S pole located at the bottom (e.g., -Z direction) and its N pole located at the top (e.g., +Z direction).

[0153] According to one embodiment, a magnetic segment (20S) providing an attractive force that is coupled to an external magnetic structure (203) (see FIG. 29) of an external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 29) is magnetized in a vertical direction, and a sensing magnet (40) providing a magnetic field that is detected by the device (1) through a Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) can be magnetized in a horizontal direction. For example, the sensing magnet (40) may include a magnet that is horizontally magnetized with an N pole in the outer direction and an S pole in the inner direction.

[0154] According to one embodiment, a non-magnetic portion or gap region may be included between the magnetic segment (20S) that provides an attractive force coupled with an external magnetic structure (203) (see FIG. 29) and the sensing magnet (40).

[0155] For example, the width (W5) of the inner sensing magnet (42) may be the same as the width (W4) of the outer sensing magnet (41). For example, the width (W4) of the outer sensing magnet (41) of the sensing magnet (40) may be larger than the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) of the other magnet segment (20S).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include an opening (34). A portion of the magnetic structure (20) may be exposed through the opening (34) of the magnetic shielding member (30). The opening (34) may be formed at a position corresponding to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed as a circular loop with a portion cut out. Thus, the sensing magnet (40) may be exposed through the opening (34) of the magnetic shielding member (30). Then, since the magnetic field of the sensing magnet (40) is not blocked by the magnetic shielding member (30), the Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) can detect the sensing magnet (40).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a plurality of openings. Among two or more openings, the first opening may be positioned in a location overlapping with the sensing magnet (40), and the second opening may be positioned in a location overlapping with a component or circuit of the electronic device (101) (e.g., wiring connected to the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101)).

[0158] FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0159] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the thicknesses of the second part (32) and the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed differently.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 8, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) covering the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20), a second part (32) extending substantially vertically upward from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and covering the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20), and a third part (33) extending substantially vertically upward from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and covering the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20).

[0161] For example, the thickness (t1) of the second part (32) can be formed to be thicker than the thickness (t2) of the third part (33). By making the thickness (t1) of the second part (32) thicker, the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) applied to the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) mounted in the camera opening (12) of the case (10) can be further reduced. Therefore, since the malfunction of the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) can be prevented, the reliability of the electronic device (101) can be improved.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may have a second portion (32) that is thicker than other portions only in some portions (e.g., the area covering the magnetic segment (20S) facing the camera opening (13).

[0163] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the height (or thickness) (h) of the magnetic structure (20) can be formed to be greater than the height (h1) of the second part (32) and the height (h2) of the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0164] FIG. 36 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0165] Referring to FIG. 36, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) covering the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20), a second part (32) extending substantially vertically upward from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and covering the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20), and a third part (33) extending substantially vertically upward from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and covering the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20).

[0166] For example, the height (h1) of the second part (32) and the height (h2) of the third part (33) can be formed lower than the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20). Accordingly, the upper surface (32a) of the second part (32) and the upper surface (33a) of the third part (33) can be located below the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) to form a step.

[0167] The height (h1) of the second part (32) may be the same as or different from the height (h2) of the third part (33).

[0168] If the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20) is made higher than the heights (h1, h2) of the second part (32) and the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30), the inductance of the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) (see FIG. 25) can be increased.

[0169] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the height (h1) of the second part (32) and the height (h2) of the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed differently.

[0170] FIG. 37 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 37, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) covering the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20), a second part (32) extending substantially vertically upward from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and covering the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20), and a third part (33) extending substantially vertically upward from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and covering the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20).

[0172] For example, the height (h1) of the second part (32) may be formed higher than the height (h2) of the third part (33). The height (h1) of the second part (32) may be formed substantially the same as the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20). In other words, the upper surface (32a) of the second part (32) and the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) may form a plane. The height (h2) of the third part (33) may be formed lower than the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20). In other words, the upper surface (33a) of the third part (33) may be located below the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) to form a step.

[0173] For example, the height (h1) of the second part (32) can be formed to be lower than the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20) and higher than the height (h2) of the third part (33).

[0174] For example, the second part (32) may be formed such that a portion of its height (h1) is higher than the height (h2) of the third part (33), and the remaining portion has a height equal to or lower than the height (h2) of the third part (33).

[0175] By increasing the height (h1) of the second part (32), the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) applied to the camera module (184) (see FIG. 24) of the electronic device (101) (see FIG. 24) mounted in the camera opening (12) of the case (10) can be reduced. Therefore, since the malfunction of the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) can be prevented, the reliability of the electronic device (101) can be improved.

[0176] FIG. 38 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0177] Referring to FIG. 38, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) covering the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20), a second part (32) extending substantially vertically upward from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and covering the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20), and a third part (33) extending substantially vertically upward from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and covering the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20).

[0178] For example, the height (h2) of the third part (33) can be formed higher than the height (h1) of the second part (32). The height (h2) of the third part (33) can be formed substantially the same as the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20). In other words, the upper surface (33a) of the third part (33) and the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) can form the same plane. The height (h1) of the second part (32) can be formed lower than the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20). In other words, the upper surface (32a) of the second part (32) can be located below the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) to form a step.

[0179] For example, the height (h2) of the third part (33) can be formed to be lower than the height (h) of the magnetic structure (20) and higher than the height (h1) of the second part (32).

[0180] For example, the third part (33) may be formed such that a portion of its height (h2) is higher than the height (h1) of the second part (32), and the remaining portion has a height equal to or lower than the height (h1) of the second part (32).

[0181] The height (h2) of the third part (32) can be set to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) acting on the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) (see FIG. 25). For example, the height (h2) of the third part (33) can be set to limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20), thereby preventing the shielding material of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) from being magnetized.

[0182] According to one embodiment, the second part (32) and the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed of different materials. For example, the second part (32) covering the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20) may be formed of a ferromagnetic material with high magnetic shielding performance, and the third part (33) covering the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20) may be formed of a soft magnetic material with low magnetic shielding performance. In other words, the second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed of the same ferromagnetic material as the first part (31), and the third part (33) may be formed of a soft magnetic material different from the first part (31).

[0183] For example, the first part (31) and the second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed from a ferromagnetic material such as cold-rolled steel sheet, and the third part (33) may be formed from a soft magnetic material such as iron, permalloy, sendust, or silicon steel sheet.

[0184] If the second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30) is formed of a ferromagnetic material and the third part (33) is formed of a soft magnetic material, the magnetic field of the magnetic structure (20) acting on the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) can be effectively shielded, and wireless charging performance through the interior of the magnetic shielding member (30) can be improved.

[0185] FIG. 9 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 9 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line CC.

[0186] Referring to FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10, an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0187] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0188] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0189] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a loop shape that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0190] For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a circular loop shape. The cross-section of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a U-shape with a roughly flat bottom.

[0191] For example, a magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be attached to the second surface (11b) of the case (10) with an adhesive member. A magnetic structure (20) may be placed inside the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31), a second part (32), and a third part (33). Since the structure of the magnetic shielding member (30) is the same as that of the magnetic shielding member (30) shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a redundant description is omitted.

[0193] The magnetic structure (20) may be placed in the magnetic shielding member (30). For example, at least a portion of the magnetic structure (20) may be accommodated in the magnetic shielding member (30). Thus, a first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20), a second portion (32) may cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20), and a third portion (33) may cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) may be exposed to the outside without being covered by the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0194] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (e.g., magnetic segments (20S) of FIG. 4). The plurality of magnetic segments may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0195] According to one embodiment, a plurality of magnetic segments may be grouped into a first magnetic segment group (20S1), a second magnetic segment group (20S2), and a third magnetic segment group (20S3).

[0196] The first magnetic segment group (20S1) may be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to the external magnetic structure (203) of the external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 29). The first magnetic segment group (20S1) may be formed to have a first magnetic pole arrangement.

[0197] The first magnetic segment group (20S1) may include a plurality of first magnetic segment parts (20S11).

[0198] A plurality of first magnet segments (20S11) of a first magnet segment group (20S1) may include an inner magnet (22), a non-magnetic part (23), and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may each be formed in an arc shape. The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be formed in a rectangular cross-section.

[0199] The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged concentrically. The non-magnetic part (23) may be placed on the outer surface of the inner magnet (22), and the outer magnet (21) may be placed on the outer surface of the non-magnetic part (23).

[0200] The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) can be formed of permanent magnets. The non-magnetic part (23) can be formed of a non-magnetic material.

[0201] For example, the first magnetic field arrangement may be such that the N pole of the outer magnet (21) is located below (e.g., in the -Z direction) and the S pole is located above (e.g., in the +Z direction), as shown in FIG. 5, and the S pole of the inner magnet (22) is located below (e.g., in the -Z direction) and the N pole is located above (e.g., in the +Z direction).

[0202] The second magnetic segment group (20S2) may be closer to the camera opening (12) than the first magnetic segment group (20S1). The second magnetic segment group (20S2) may be formed to have a second stimulation arrangement different from the first stimulation arrangement of the first magnetic segment group (20S1).

[0203] The second magnetic segment group (20S2) may include at least one second magnetic segment part (20S21).

[0204] The second magnet segment (20S21) of the second magnet segment group (20S2) may include an inner magnet (22), a non-magnetic part (23), and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may each be formed in an arc shape. The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be formed in a rectangular cross-section.

[0205] The inner magnet (22), the non-magnetic part (23), and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged concentrically. The non-magnetic part (23) may be placed on the outer surface of the inner magnet (22), and the outer magnet (21) may be placed on the outer surface of the non-magnetic part (23).

[0206] The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) can be formed of permanent magnets. The non-magnetic part (23) can be formed of a non-magnetic material.

[0207] The second magnetic field array may be formed differently from the first magnetic field array of the first magnetic field group (20S1) (e.g., the array of FIG. 5). For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the second magnetic field array may have the S pole of the outer magnet (21) located below (e.g., in the -Z direction) and the N pole located above (e.g., in the +Z direction), and the N pole of the inner magnet (22) located below (e.g., in the -Z direction) and the S pole located above (e.g., in the +Z direction). By making the second magnetic field array of the second magnetic field group (20S2) different from the first magnetic field array of the first magnetic field group (20S1), the magnetic force acting on the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) located in the camera opening (12) of the case (10) can be reduced.

[0208] The third magnetic segment group (20S3) may be formed to have a third stimulation array. The third stimulation array may be formed to be detected by a Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101). The third magnetic segment group (20S3) may be formed as a sensing magnet (40). For example, the third stimulation array may be formed to have the same stimulation array as the sensing magnet (40) shown in FIG. 7.

[0209] According to one embodiment, the size or shape of one segment group among the first magnet segment group (20S1), the second magnet segment group (20S2), or the third magnet segment group (20S3) may be distinguishable from the other segment groups. For example, the length (arc length), thickness, or height of the segment groups may differ from one another. The first magnet segment group (20S1), the second magnet segment group (20S2), or the third magnet segment group (20S3) may include at least one magnet segment portion.

[0210] In the above description, the first magnetic segment (20S11) of the first magnetic segment group (20S1) of the magnetic structure (20) disposed inside the magnetic shielding member (30) is formed with a structure including an inner magnet (22), a non-magnetic part, and an outer magnet (21), but the structure of the first magnetic segment group (20S1) is not limited thereto. As shown in FIG. 11, the first magnetic segment (20S11) of the first magnetic segment group (20S1) may be formed to have a Halbach arrangement.

[0211] FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0212] Referring to FIG. 11, the first magnetic segment (20S11) of the first magnetic segment group (20S1) may be placed inside the magnetic shielding member (30). For example, the lower surface (20a) of the first magnetic segment (20S11) may be covered by the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30), the outer surface (20c) of the first magnetic segment (20S11) may be covered by the second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30), and the inner surface (20d) of the first magnetic segment (20S11) may be covered by the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0213] The first magnet segment (20S11) of the first magnet segment group (20S1) may include an inner magnet (22) and an outer magnet (21). According to one embodiment, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged in a Halbach arrangement. For example, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be formed such that the magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) and the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21) are perpendicular to each other.

[0214] For example, the inner magnet (22) can be magnetized in a horizontal direction, and the outer magnet (21) can be magnetized in a vertical direction. As an example, the inner magnet (22) can be formed such that the N pole is located on the inside (e.g., +X direction) and the S pole is located on the outside (e.g., -X direction). The outer magnet (21) can be formed such that the N pole is located on the bottom (e.g., -Z direction) and the S pole is located on the top (e.g., +Z direction).

[0215] According to one embodiment, only one or more first magnetic segments (20S11) close to the camera opening (12) among the first magnetic segment group (20S1) are arranged in a Halbach arrangement, and the remaining first magnetic segments (20S11) can be arranged as shown in FIG. 5.

[0216] FIG. 12 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 12 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line DD. FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 12 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line EE.

[0217] Referring to FIGS. 12 to 14, an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0218] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0219] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least one portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0220] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in a loop shape that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0221] For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed in a circular loop shape.

[0222] A magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the second side (11b) of the case (10). A magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31), a second part (32), and a third part (33).

[0224] The first part (31) may be placed on the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The first part (31) may be formed to cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20). The first part (31) may be interposed between the second surface (11b) of the case (10) and the magnetic structure (20). Thus, when an electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the electronic device (101).

[0225] The second part (32) may be formed to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be extended from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be provided to cover the outer surface (20c) of the part of the magnetic structure (20) facing the camera opening (12).

[0226] The remaining part of the magnetic structure (20) that is not adjacent to the camera opening (12) of the case (10) may not be covered by the second part (32) of the magnetic shielding member (30) as shown in FIG. 14.

[0227] The length (L) of the second part (32) can be determined to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) that affects the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) coupled to the camera opening (12) of the case (10). Accordingly, the second part (32) can limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening (12) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0228] For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first section (S1) and a second section (S2). The first section (S1) may include a first section (31) in which a second section (32) is formed. The second section (S2) may include a first section (31) in which the second section (32) is not formed. In other words, the first section (S1) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first section (31) and a second section (32). The second section (S2) may include the first section (31) and not include the second section (32).

[0229] The third part (33) may be formed to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be extended from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be formed to cover the entire inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). According to one embodiment, the third part (33) may be formed to cover at least a portion of the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). Thus, the third part (33) may limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0230] The third part (33) may be arranged concentrically with the second part (32). The height of the third part (33) (e.g., h2 in FIG. 5) may be formed to be the same as the height of the second part (32) (e.g., h1 in FIG. 5).

[0231] For example, the first section (S1) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31), a second part (32), and a third part (33). The second section (S2) may include the first part (31) and the third part (33), and may not include the second part (32).

[0232] For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30). The upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) may be exposed to the outside without being covered by the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0233] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (20S). The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0234] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 29). A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed to have the same magnetic pole arrangement.

[0235] The magnetic structure (20) may include a sensing magnet (40). The sensing magnet (40) may be formed in a shape similar to the magnetic segment (20S). FIG. 12 is an embodiment in which the position of the sensing magnet (40) is different from FIG. 9.

[0236] Since the magnetic structure (20) is identical to the magnetic structure (20) according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, a redundant description is omitted.

[0237] When the magnetic structure (20) includes a sensing magnet (40), the magnetic shielding member (30) may include an opening (34). One side of the magnetic structure (20) may be exposed through the opening (34) of the magnetic shielding member (30). The opening (34) may be formed at a position corresponding to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed as a circular loop in which parts of the first part (31) and the third part (33) are cut. Thus, the sensing magnet (40) may be exposed through the opening (34) of the magnetic shielding member (30). Then, since the magnetic field of the sensing magnet (40) is not blocked by the magnetic shielding member (30), the Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) can detect the sensing magnet (40).

[0238] FIG. 15 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 15 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure by cutting along line FF.

[0239] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0240] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0241] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0242] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) (see FIG. 25) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed as a circular loop that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0243] A magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the second side (11b) of the case (10). A magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0244] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) and a second part (32).

[0245] The first part (31) may be placed on the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The first part (31) may be formed to cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20). The first part (31) may be interposed between the second surface (11b) of the case (10) and the magnetic structure (20). Thus, when an electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the electronic device (101).

[0246] The second part (32) may be formed to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be extended from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be provided to cover the outer surface (20c) of the part of the magnetic structure (20) facing the camera opening (12).

[0247] The outer surface (20c) of the remaining part of the magnetic structure (20) that is not adjacent to the camera opening (12) of the case (10) may not be covered by the second part (32).

[0248] The length (L) of the second part (32) can be determined to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force of the magnetic structure (20) that affects the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) coupled to the camera opening (12) of the case (10). Accordingly, the second part (32) can limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening (12) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0249] For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first section (S1) and a second section (S2). The first section (S1) may include a first section (31) in which a second section (32) is formed. The second section (S2) may include a first section (31) in which the second section (32) is not formed. In other words, the first section (S1) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first section (31) and a second section (32). The second section (S2) may include the first section (31) and not include the second section (32).

[0250] The magnetic shielding member (30) shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 may not include a third part (33) formed at the inner end of the first part (31), unlike the magnetic shielding member (30) shown in FIGS. 12 to 14.

[0251] For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30). The upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) may be exposed to the outside without being covered by the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0252] Since the magnetic structure (20) is identical to the magnetic structure (20) according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, a redundant description is omitted. FIG. 15 is an embodiment in which the position of the sensing magnet (40) is different from FIG. 9.

[0253] When the magnetic structure (20) includes a sensing magnet (40), the magnetic shielding member (30) may include an opening (34). One side of the magnetic structure (20) may be exposed through the opening (34) of the magnetic shielding member (30). The opening (34) may be formed at a position corresponding to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed as a circular loop in which a portion of the first part (31) is cut. Thus, the sensing magnet (40) may be exposed through the opening (34) of the magnetic shielding member (30). Then, since the magnetic field of the sensing magnet (40) is not blocked by the magnetic shielding member (30), the Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) can detect the sensing magnet (40).

[0254] Although the above description describes a device (1) in which a magnetic structure (20) and a magnetic shielding member (30) are disposed on the outside of a case (10), that is, on the second surface (11b) of the case (10), the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) may be disposed on the other surface of the case (10).

[0255] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 17 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure by cutting along line GG.

[0256] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, an apparatus (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0257] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). When the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) may be positioned in the camera opening (12) of the case (10). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0258] The magnetic structure (20) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be formed as a circular loop that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0259] The magnetic structure (20) can be placed on the first surface (11a) of the case (10). The lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20) can be attached to the first surface (11a) of the case (10) with an adhesive member (e.g., the adhesive member (35) of FIG. 6).

[0260] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (20S). The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0261] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) can be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200) (see FIG. 29).

[0262] Each of the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may include an inner magnet (22), a non-magnetic part (23), and an outer magnet (21). A non-magnetic part (23) may be disposed on the outer surface of the inner magnet (22), and an outer magnet (21) may be disposed on the outer surface of the non-magnetic part (23).

[0263] According to one embodiment, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be magnetized in a vertical direction. The magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) may be opposite to the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21). For example, the outer magnet (21) may be positioned so that the N pole is located at the top (e.g., -Z direction) and the S pole is located at the bottom (e.g., +Z direction). The inner magnet (22) may be positioned so that the N pole is located at the bottom (e.g., +Z direction) and the S pole is located at the top (e.g., -Z direction).

[0264] In addition, since the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) can be formed identically to the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) of the device according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0265] The magnetic structure (20) may include a sensing magnet (40). The sensing magnet (40) may be formed in a shape similar to the magnetic segment (20S). FIG. 17 is an embodiment in which the position of the sensing magnet (40) is different from FIG. 9. Since the sensing magnet (40) is identical to the sensing magnet (40) of the device according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0266] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0267] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be placed on the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20). The magnetic shielding member (30) can be placed to cover the magnetic structure (20). The magnetic shielding member (30) can be attached to the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20) with an adhesive member. Thus, the magnetic structure (20) can be placed inside the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0268] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31), a second part (32), and a third part (33).

[0269] The first part (31) may be formed to cover the upper surface (20b) of the magnetic structure (20). The magnetic structure (20) may be interposed between the first surface (11a) of the case (10) and the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30). Thus, when the electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be adjacent to or in contact with the electronic device (101).

[0270] The second part (32) may be formed to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be extended from the outer end (31a) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be formed to cover at least a portion of the outer surface (20c) of the magnetic structure (20). The second part (32) may be arranged to face the camera opening (12). Thus, the second part (32) may limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening (12) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0271] The third part (33) may be formed to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be extended from the inner end (31b) of the first part (31) and bent to cover the inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). The third part (33) may be formed to cover the entire inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20). Thus, the third part (33) may limit at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) among the magnetic fields generated by the magnetic structure (20).

[0272] The third part (33) can be arranged concentrically with the second part (32). The height (h2) of the third part (33) can be formed to be the same as the height (h1) of the second part (32).

[0273] In addition, since the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed in the same way as the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0274] In the above description, the magnetic structure (20) is formed with a structure including an inner magnet (22), a non-magnetic part (23), and an outer magnet (21), but the structure of the magnetic structure (20) is not limited thereto. As shown in FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20, the magnetic structure (20) may be formed to have a Halbach arrangement.

[0275] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 19 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure by cutting along line HH.

[0276] Referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0277] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). When the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) may be located in the camera opening (12) of the case (10). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0278] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0279] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed as a circular loop that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0280] A magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the second side (11b) of the case (10). A magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0281] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be interposed between the second surface (11b) of the case (10) and the magnetic structure (20). Thus, when an electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the electronic device (101).

[0282] The magnetic shielding member (30) shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 may not include a second part (32) and a third part (33) covering the outer surface (20c) and inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20), unlike the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device according to the above-described embodiment.

[0283] The magnetic structure (20) can be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30). For example, the magnetic structure (20) can be fixed to the upper surface (e.g., +Z direction) of the magnetic shielding member (30). The upper surface (20b) and both sides (20c, 20d) of the magnetic structure (20) can be exposed to the outside without being covered by the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0284] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (20S). The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0285] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) can be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled with an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200).

[0286] Each of the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) can be formed as a Halbach array. Forming the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) as a Halbach array can reduce the magnetic field emitted by the magnetic structure (20) in the horizontal direction.

[0287] According to one embodiment, the magnetic segment (20S) may include an inner magnet (22) and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged in a Halbach arrangement. For example, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be formed such that the magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) and the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21) are perpendicular. For example, the inner magnet (22) may be magnetized in a horizontal direction, and the outer magnet (21) may be magnetized in a vertical direction. As an example, the inner magnet (22) may be formed such that the N pole is located on the inner side (e.g., +X direction) and the S pole is located on the outer side (e.g., -X direction). The outer magnet (21) may be formed such that the N pole is located on the lower side (e.g., -Z direction) and the S pole is located on the upper side (e.g., +Z direction).

[0288] According to one embodiment, the magnetic segment (20S) may be formed such that the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) and the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) are in a 1:2 ratio. By forming the outer magnet (21) and the inner magnet (22) of the magnetic segment (20S) in this way, the influence of the magnetic field applied to the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) adjacent to the outer magnet (21) can be reduced.

[0289] The magnetic structure (20) may include a sensing magnet (40). The sensing magnet (40) may be formed in a shape similar to the magnetic segment (20S). Since the sensing magnet (40) is identical to the sensing magnet (40) of the device according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0290] FIG. 21 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the apparatus of FIG. 21 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, cut along line II.

[0291] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, an apparatus (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0292] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). When the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) may be located in the camera opening (12) of the case (10). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0293] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0294] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed as a circular loop that can surround the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101).

[0295] A magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the second side (11b) of the case (10). A magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the upper surface (e.g., +Z direction) of the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0296] According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed to cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be interposed between the second surface (11b) of the case (10) and the magnetic structure (20). Thus, when an electronic device (101) is coupled to the case (10), the magnetic shielding member (30) may cover the lower surface (20a) of the magnetic structure (20) adjacent to the electronic device (101).

[0297] The magnetic shielding member (30) shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 may not include a second part (32) and a third part (33) covering the outer surface (20c) and inner surface (20d) of the magnetic structure (20), unlike the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device according to the above-described embodiment.

[0298] The magnetic structure (20) can be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30). For example, the magnetic structure (20) can be fixed to the upper surface (e.g., +Z direction) of the magnetic shielding member (30). The upper surface (20b) and both sides (20c, 20d) of the magnetic structure (20) can be exposed to the outside without being covered by the magnetic shielding member (30).

[0299] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (20S). The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0300] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) can be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled with an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200).

[0301] Each of the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) can be formed as a Halbach array. Forming the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) as a Halbach array can reduce the magnetic field emitted by the magnetic structure (20) in the horizontal direction.

[0302] According to one embodiment, the magnetic segment (20S) may include an inner magnet (22) and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged in a Halbach arrangement. For example, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be formed such that the magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) and the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21) are perpendicular. For example, the inner magnet (22) may be magnetized in a vertical direction, and the outer magnet (21) may be magnetized in a horizontal direction. As an example, the inner magnet (22) may be formed such that the N pole is located at the top (e.g., +Z direction) and the S pole is located at the bottom (e.g., -Z direction). The outer magnet (21) may be formed such that the N pole is located at the inside (e.g., +X direction) and the S pole is located at the outside (e.g., -X direction).

[0303] According to one embodiment, the magnetic segment (20S) can be formed such that the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) and the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) are in a 2:1 ratio. By forming the outer magnet (21) and the inner magnet (22) of the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) in this way, the influence of the magnetic field applied to the planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) located inside the magnetic structure (20), for example, a wireless charging antenna and / or an MST (magnetic secure transmission) antenna, can be reduced.

[0304] The magnetic structure (20) may include a sensing magnet (40). The sensing magnet (40) may be formed in a shape similar to the magnetic segment (20S). FIG. 21 is an embodiment in which the position of the sensing magnet (20) is different from FIG. 9. Since the sensing magnet (40) is identical to the sensing magnet (40) of the device according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0305] FIG. 23 is a partial view showing an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0306] Referring to FIG. 23, an apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0307] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0308] Since the magnetic shielding member (30) is identical to the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0309] The magnetic structure (20) can be placed on the magnetic shielding member (30). For example, the magnetic structure (20) can be fixed to the upper surface (e.g., +Z direction) of the magnetic shielding member (30). The upper surface and both sides of the magnetic structure (20) can be exposed to the outside without being covered by the magnetic shielding member (30) (see FIG. 22).

[0310] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments. The plurality of magnetic segments may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0311] A plurality of magnetic segments can be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled with an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200).

[0312] According to one embodiment, a plurality of magnetic segments can be grouped into a first magnetic segment group (20S1), a second magnetic segment group (20S2), and a third magnetic segment group (20S3).

[0313] The first magnetic segment group (20S1) may be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to the external magnetic structure (203) of the external electronic device (200). The first magnetic segment group (20S1) may be formed to have a first magnetic pole arrangement.

[0314] The first magnet segment group (20S1) may include a plurality of first magnet segment parts (20S11). In the case of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 23, the first magnet segment group (20S1) may include 13 first magnet segment parts (20S11).

[0315] A plurality of first magnet segments (20S11) of the first magnet segment group (20S1) may be formed in a Halbach arrangement. According to one embodiment, the first magnet segment (20S11) may include an inner magnet (22) and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged in a Halbach arrangement. For example, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be formed such that the magnetic direction of the inner magnet (22) and the magnetic direction of the outer magnet (21) are perpendicular to each other.

[0316] As an example, the inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) of the first magnet segment (20S11) can be formed as shown in FIG. 22. For example, the first magnet segment (20S11) can be formed such that the width (W1) of the outer magnet (21) and the width (W2) of the inner magnet (22) are in a 2:1 ratio.

[0317] The second magnetic segment group (20S2) may be closer to the camera opening (12) than the first magnetic segment group (20S1). The second magnetic segment group (20S2) may be formed to have a second stimulation arrangement different from the first stimulation arrangement of the first magnetic segment group (20S1).

[0318] The second magnet segment group (20S2) may include at least one second magnet segment part (20S21). In the case of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 23, the second magnet segment group (20S2) may include two second magnet segment parts (20S21).

[0319] The second magnet segment (20S21) of the second magnet segment group (20S2) may be formed in a Halbach arrangement. According to one embodiment, the second magnet segment (20S21) may include an inner magnet (22) and an outer magnet (21). The inner magnet (22) and the outer magnet (21) may be arranged in a Halbach arrangement.

[0320] The second magnetic field may be formed differently from the first magnetic field of the first magnetic field section (20S11). For example, the inner magnetic field (22) and the outer magnetic field (21) may be formed such that the magnetic field direction of the inner magnetic field (22) and the magnetic field direction of the outer magnetic field (21) are perpendicular. As an example, the inner magnetic field (22) and the outer magnetic field (21) of the second magnetic field section (20S21) may be formed as shown in FIG. 20. For example, the second magnetic field section (20S21) may be formed such that the width (W1) of the outer magnetic field (21) and the width (W2) of the inner magnetic field (22) are in a 1:2 ratio.

[0321] If the second magnetic field arrangement of the second magnetic field group (20S2) is different from the first magnetic field arrangement of the first magnetic field group (20S1), the effect of the magnetic field acting on the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) located at the camera opening (12) of the case (10) can be reduced.

[0322] In the case of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 23, the second magnet segment group (20S2) may include two second magnet segment parts (20S21).

[0323] The third magnetic segment group (20S3) may be formed to have a third magnetic array. The third magnetic segment group (20S3) may include one third magnetic segment. The third magnetic array may be formed to be detected by a Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101). For example, the third magnetic array may be formed to have the same magnetic array as the sensing magnet (40) shown in FIG. 7. In other words, the third magnetic segment (20S3) may be formed as the sensing magnet (40) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the first magnetic segment group (20S1), the second magnetic segment group (20S2), and the third magnetic segment group (20S3) of the magnetic structure (20) can all provide an attractive force that can be attached to the external magnetic structure (203), but the second magnetic segment group (20S2) and the third magnetic segment group (20S3) can provide less attractive force than the first magnetic segment group (20S1).

[0325] FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing a state in which a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is coupled to an electronic device. FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing a state in which a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is separated from an electronic device.

[0326] Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25, a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be coupled to an electronic device (101).

[0327] An apparatus (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10), a magnetic structure (20), and a magnetic shielding member (30). Since the case (10), the magnetic structure (20), and the magnetic shielding member (30) are identical to those in the above-described embodiments, a redundant description is omitted. According to one embodiment, the apparatus (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be formed as an accessory cover.

[0328] The magnetic shielding member (30) and the magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the outer surface of the case (10), i.e., the second surface (11b). According to one embodiment, the magnetic shielding member (30) and the magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the other surface of the case (10), i.e., the first surface (11a).

[0329] The electronic device (101) can be coupled to the case (10). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be formed as a smartphone. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (300), a rear cover (301), a camera module (184), a planar induction coil (303), and a Hall sensor (305).

[0330] For example, the housing (300) may be formed to support a display module (140) (see FIG. 1). The display module (140) may be installed on the front of the housing (300) (e.g., in the -Z direction). The housing (300) may include a battery (171), a printed circuit board, and a charging device inside the housing (300).

[0331] The rear cover (301) may be formed to cover the rear of the housing (300) (e.g., in the +Z direction). At least a portion of the camera module (184) may be exposed in one area of ​​the rear cover (301). The rear cover (301) may be formed separately from the housing (300). Alternatively, the rear cover (301) may be formed integrally with the housing (300).

[0332] A flat induction coil (303) may be placed between the rear cover (301) and the battery (171). The flat induction coil (303) may be formed to function as a wireless charging antenna and / or an MST antenna.

[0333] A Hall sensor (305) may be formed to recognize a sensing magnet (40) of a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. A processor (130) of an electronic device (101) (see FIG. 1) includes a threshold value set to recognize the device (1), and when a signal transmitted from the Hall sensor (305) exceeds the threshold value, the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, including a magnetic structure (20) and a magnetic shielding member (30), may be recognized as being mounted on the electronic device (101).

[0334] According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (101) is a foldable device, the Hall sensor (305) can be used by the processor (130) to recognize whether the electronic device (101) is in a folded state or an unfolded state.

[0335] A Hall sensor (305) may be placed in the housing (300) below the rear cover (301). The Hall sensor (305) may be placed in a position adjacent to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20) when the electronic device (101) is coupled to the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0336] As illustrated in FIG. 24, when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the rear cover (301) of the electronic device (101) may be in contact with or adjacent to the first surface (11a) of the case (10). At least a portion of the camera module (184) provided on the rear cover (301) of the electronic device (101) may be exposed to the outside through the camera opening (12) of the case (10). The planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) may be located inside the magnetic shielding member (30) of the case (10) when viewed from above (e.g., in the +Z direction), that is, below the inner circle formed by the inner circumference of the magnetic shielding member (30). The Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) may be located below the sensing magnet (40) so as to be adjacent to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20) of the case (10). The Hall sensor (305) can be positioned so as not to be adjacent to other magnetic parts of the magnetic structure (20) other than the sensing magnet (40) of the case (10) (e.g., S1 and S2 of FIG. 12).

[0337] The position of the sensing magnet (40) of the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may correspond to the position of the Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101).

[0338] In the above, a magnetic structure (20) and a magnetic shielding member (30) are installed in a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, such as an accessory cover. However, the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 to 28, the magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed in an electronic device (101), and the magnetic structure (20) may be placed in an accessory cover (1).

[0339] FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing an accessory cover attached to an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing an accessory cover detached from an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 28 is a bottom perspective view of an accessory cover according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0340] Referring to FIGS. 26 to 28, a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10) and a magnetic structure (20).

[0341] The case (10) may be formed to be detachably coupled to the electronic device (101). The case (10) may be formed to accommodate the electronic device (101) in a shape corresponding to the electronic device (101). When the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the camera module (184) of the electronic device (101) may be located in the camera opening (12) of the case (10). Since the case (10) is identical to the case (10) of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 described above, a redundant description is omitted.

[0342] The magnetic structure (20) can be formed so as to be included in the magnetic shielding member (30) of the electronic device (101) when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101). For example, the magnetic structure (20) can be formed as a circular loop corresponding to the magnetic shielding member (30) of the electronic device (101).

[0343] For example, the magnetic structure (20) may be placed on the first surface (11a) of the case (10). The lower surface (e.g., +Z direction) of the magnetic structure (20) may be attached to the first surface (11a) of the case (10) with an adhesive member.

[0344] According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) may include a plurality of magnetic segments (20S). The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed in an arc shape. The plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be arranged in a circular loop shape.

[0345] A plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed to provide an attractive force that is coupled to an external magnetic structure (203) of an external electronic device (200). Since the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) may be formed identically to the plurality of magnetic segments (20S) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0346] The magnetic structure (20) may include a sensing magnet (40). The sensing magnet (40) may be formed in a shape similar to the magnetic segment (20S). Since the sensing magnet (40) is identical to the sensing magnet (40) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0347] A magnetic shielding member (30) formed to shield a portion of the magnetic field of a magnetic structure (20) can be placed in an electronic device (101).

[0348] The electronic device (101) may be coupled to the case (10) of the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be formed as a smartphone. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (300), a rear cover (301), a camera module (184), a planar induction coil (303), a Hall sensor (305), and a magnetic shielding member (30).

[0349] For example, the housing (300) may be formed to support the display module (140). The display module (140) may be installed on the front of the housing (e.g., in the -Z direction). The housing (300) may include a battery (171), a printed circuit board, and a charging device inside the housing (300).

[0350] The rear cover (301) can be formed to cover the rear of the housing (300) (e.g., +Z direction). At least a portion of the camera module (184) may be exposed in one area of ​​the rear cover (301).

[0351] A flat induction coil (303) may be placed between the rear cover (301) and the battery (171). The flat induction coil (303) may be formed to function as a wireless charging antenna and / or an MST antenna.

[0352] A Hall sensor (305) may be formed to recognize a sensing magnet (40) of a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The Hall sensor (305) may be positioned below the rear cover (301) (e.g., in the -Z direction). The Hall sensor (305) may be positioned adjacent to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20) when the electronic device (101) is coupled to the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0353] As illustrated in FIG. 26, when the case (10) is coupled to the electronic device (101), the rear cover (301) of the electronic device (101) may be in contact with or adjacent to the first surface (11a) of the case (10). At least a portion of the camera module (184) provided on the rear cover (301) of the electronic device (101) may be exposed to the outside through the camera opening (12) of the case (10). The planar induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) may be located inside the magnetic shielding member (30) disposed on the rear cover (301), that is, below a portion of the rear cover (301) corresponding to the inner circle formed by the inner circumference of the magnetic shielding member (30). The Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) may be located below a part of the rear cover (301) corresponding to the sensing magnet (40) so as to be adjacent to the sensing magnet (40) of the magnetic structure (20) of the case (10).

[0354] The magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed to shield at least a portion of the magnetic force in at least one direction of the magnetic structure (20).

[0355] The magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed on the rear cover (301) of the electronic device (101). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed so that, when the case (10) is attached to the electronic device (101), the magnetic shielding member (30) covers at least a portion of the magnetic structure (20). When the case (10) is attached to the electronic device (101), when viewed in the Z direction, the first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may overlap with at least a portion of one side of the magnetic structure (20). The magnetic shielding member (30) may be attached to the rear cover (301) of the electronic device (101) with an adhesive member.

[0356] Since the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed in the same way as the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0357] A magnetic shielding member (30) may be arranged to reduce the effect of a magnetic field from a magnetic structure (20) located in the case (10) on various elements of the electronic device (101) (e.g., camera, touchscreen). The elements may include a structure capable of detecting input from an electronic pen (e.g., stylus pen), such as an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) or active electrostatic solution (AES), which is embedded in the display module.

[0358] As illustrated in FIGS. 29 to 31, at least one of the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) may be placed inside the case (10) of the device (1), that is, between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b).

[0359] FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view showing a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure combined with an electronic device.

[0360] Referring to FIG. 29, the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned inside the case (10) of the device (1), that is, between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b). The first part (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned adjacent to the first surface (11a) of the case (10), and the magnetic structure (20) may be positioned adjacent to the second surface (11b) of the case (10).

[0361] Since the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed in the same way as the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0362] FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view showing a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure combined with an electronic device.

[0363] Referring to FIG. 30, the magnetic structure (20) is positioned on the second surface (11b) of the case (10), and a portion of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned inside the case (10) of the device (1), that is, between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b). The first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) is positioned between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b) of the case (10), and at least a portion of the second portion (32) and the third portion (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be exposed to the outside of the case (10) when viewed from above the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The magnetic structure (20) may be positioned between the second portion (32) and the third portion (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) that protrude from the second surface (11b) of the case (10).

[0364] Since the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed in the same way as the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0365] FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view showing a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure combined with an electronic device.

[0366] Referring to FIG. 31, a portion of the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned inside the case (10), that is, between the first surface (11a) and the second surface (11b), and another portion of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned such that at least a portion is exposed to the outside of the case (10) when viewed from the first surface (11a) of the case (10) of the device (1). A first portion (31) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned on the first surface (11a) of the case (10), and a second portion (32) and a third portion (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned between the first surface and the second surface (11b) of the case (10). The magnetic structure (20) can be positioned between the second part (32) and the third part (33) of the magnetic shielding member (30) that protrudes inward from the first surface (11a) of the case (10).

[0367] Since the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) can be formed in the same way as the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device (1) according to the above-described embodiment, a redundant description is omitted.

[0368] The magnetic structure (20) may further include alignment magnets located around it. The alignment magnets may be means to assist in coupling the device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure and an external electronic device in a designated orientation. The alignment magnets may be formed in a structure in which N-pole and S-pole magnets face each other with a non-magnetic area in between. The alignment magnets may be formed in a rectangular shape along the length of the electronic device. For example, the alignment magnets may be connected to a magnetic ring or formed extending from the magnetic ring.

[0369] A device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a case (10) comprising a first surface (11a) formed to be mechanically coupled with an electronic device (101) and a second surface (11b) opposite to the first surface (11a). The first region of the case (10) may include an opening (12) formed such that at least a portion of a camera provided in the electronic device (101) is exposed to the outside when coupled with the electronic device (101). The case (10) of the device may include a magnetic structure (20) having a loop shape to surround the outer edge of a planar induction coil provided in the electronic device (101) and a magnetic shielding member (30) having a shape corresponding to the loop shape, which is disposed in the second region. The magnetic shielding member (30) may include a first part (31) covering the upper surface of the magnetic structure (20), and a second part (32) covering the outer surface of the magnetic structure (20) positioned in a direction facing at least the opening (12).

[0370] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 32, a system for wirelessly charging a battery (171) of an electronic device (101) including a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0371] FIG. 32 is a drawing showing a wireless charging system for charging an electronic device combined with a device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0372] Referring to FIG. 32, a wireless charging system according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include an electronic device (101) and a charging station (200).

[0373] The electronic device (101) and the charging station (200) can be coupled and aligned with each other at a distance of less than a certain distance to wirelessly transmit and receive power. For example, power can be transmitted and received through magnetic coupling between induction coils placed in the electronic device (101) and the charging station (200). For example, a magnetic field can be formed in an induction coil (201) formed by at least one wire wound concentrically in a plane, thereby charging the battery (171) equipped in the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, in addition to the magnetic induction method, a magnetic resonance method may be used. An antenna (e.g., an induction coil) for transmitting and receiving power between the electronic device (101) and the charging station (200) can be aligned with each other using magnetic force or a mechanical coupling structure.

[0374] The electronic device (101) may include a smartphone or a tablet. The electronic device (101) may be a portable electronic device or a user device. The electronic device (101) may include a battery (171) and a flat induction coil (303).

[0375] The charging station (200) may be configured to wirelessly charge the battery (171) of the electronic device (101). The charging station (200) may be a counterpart device or an external electronic device. The charging station (200) may be wired to a commercial power source (e.g., outlet) (210) to receive power for charging the electronic device (101). Alternatively, the charging station (200) may be wirelessly or wired connected to another external electronic device (102) (e.g., personal computer (PC), laptop, mass storage device). The charging station (200) may receive power for charging wirelessly or wired from another external electronic device (102). The charging station (200) may receive power for charging from the commercial power source (210) and may transmit / receive data by connecting to the memory of the other external electronic device (102). A separate antenna for data communication may be positioned in close proximity to an induction coil in the electronic device (101) and the charging station (200). The charging station (200) can communicate data without another device through the memory and processor included within the charging station (200). The charging station (200) described above and another external electronic device (102) (e.g., a PC) may be a single device.

[0376] The electronic device (101) and the charging station (200) may each include a magnetic structure (20, 203) (magnetic structure, magnetic array, or magnetic ring) formed to provide a certain attractive force.

[0377] The magnetic structure (20) of the electronic device (101) can be formed in a loop shape that wraps around the outer edge of the induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101). The magnetic structure (203) of the charging station (200) can be formed in a loop shape that wraps around the outer edge of the induction coil (201) of the charging station (200). When the magnetic structure (20) of the electronic device (101) is magnetically coupled and aligned with the magnetic structure (203) of the charging station (200), the induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) and the induction coil (201) of the charging station (200) can be aligned with each other.

[0378] The electronic device (101) may include a magnetic shielding member (30) positioned to cover at least a portion of the magnetic structure (20). According to one embodiment, the magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) may be positioned on an accessory cover (1) that is detachably coupled to the electronic device (101).

[0379] Accordingly, when a device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, i.e., an electronic device (101) with an accessory cover attached, is positioned on the upper surface of a charging station (200), the magnetic structure (20) of the accessory cover (1) and the magnetic structure (203) of the charging station (200) can be coupled by magnetic force. The battery (171) of the electronic device (101) can be wirelessly charged by the induction coil (303) of the electronic device (101) and the induction coil (201) of the charging station (200).

[0380] Hereinafter, a method for a processor (130) (see FIG. 1) of an electronic device (101) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to recognize an accessory cover (1) having a magnetic structure (20) and control the electronic device (101) will be described in detail with reference to FIGs. 33 to 35.

[0381] FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to recognize an accessory cover and a charging station. In FIG. 33, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0382] In operation 3001, the processor (130) of the electronic device (101) can read the Hall sensor (305). For example, the processor (130) can recognize the read value of the Hall sensor (305) through an electrical signal transmitted from the Hall sensor (305). Here, the read value of the Hall sensor (305) may be the magnitude of the magnetic force detected by the Hall sensor (305).

[0383] In operation 3002, the processor (130) can check whether the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is greater than the cover mounting reference value. Here, the cover mounting reference value may be the magnitude of the electrical signal output by the Hall sensor (305) when the Hall sensor (305) detects the sensing magnet (40) placed on the accessory cover (1).

[0384] If the read value of the Hall sensor (305) is smaller than the cover mounting reference value (operation 3002-N), the processor (130) can read the Hall sensor (305) in operation 3001.

[0385] If the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is greater than the cover mounting reference value (operation 3002-Y), in operation 3003, the processor (130) can recognize that the accessory cover (1) is mounted on the electronic device (101).

[0386] In operation 3004, the processor (130) can read the Hall sensor (305).

[0387] In operation 3005, the processor (130) can check whether the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is smaller than the cover removal threshold value. Here, the cover removal threshold value may be the magnitude of the electrical signal output by the Hall sensor (305) of the electronic device (101) when the accessory cover (1) is removed from the electronic device (101).

[0388] If the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is smaller than the cover removal reference value (operation 3005-Y), in operation 3000, the processor (130) can recognize that the accessory cover (1) has been removed or separated from the electronic device (101).

[0389] If the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is greater than or equal to the cover removal reference value (operation 3005-N), in operation 3006, the processor (130) can check whether the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is greater than the charging station recognition reference value. Here, the charging station recognition reference value may be the magnitude of the electrical signal output by the Hall sensor (305) when the Hall sensor (305) detects the magnetic structure (203) of the charging station (200). For example, the charging station recognition reference value may be greater than the cover mounting reference value.

[0390] If the read value of the Hall sensor (305) is less than or equal to the charging station recognition reference value (operation 3006-N), in operation 3004, the processor (130) can read the Hall sensor (305) again.

[0391] If the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is greater than the charging station recognition reference value (operation 3006-Y), in operation 3007, the processor (130) recognizes that the electronic device (101) equipped with the accessory cover (1) is located at the charging station (200) and can maintain wireless charging. For example, the electronic device (101) can perform operations to perform wireless charging with the charging station (200).

[0392] In operation 3008, the processor (130) can determine whether the reading of the Hall sensor (305) is smaller than the charging station removal threshold value. If the reading of the Hall sensor (305) is greater than or equal to the charging station removal threshold value (operation 3008-N), in operation 3007, the processor (130) can recognize that the electronic device (101) equipped with the accessory cover (1) is positioned at the charging station (200) and can maintain wireless charging.

[0393] If the value read by the Hall sensor (305) is less than the charging station removal threshold value (operation 3008-Y), in operation 3009, the processor (130) can turn off wireless charging. Additionally, in operation 3009, the processor (130) can recognize that the charging station (200) has been removed and maintain the recognition that the accessory cover (1) is attached.

[0394] In operation 3010, the processor (130) reads the Hall sensor (305) and can check whether the read value of the Hall sensor (305) is smaller than the cover removal reference value.

[0395] If the read value of the Hall sensor (305) is smaller than the cover removal reference value (operation 3010-Y), in operation 3000, the processor (130) can recognize that the accessory cover (1) has been removed or separated from the electronic device (101). In operation 3001, the processor (130) can read the Hall sensor (305) again.

[0396] If the read value of the Hall sensor (305) is equal to or greater than the cover removal reference value (operation 3010-N), in operation 3004, the processor (130) can read the Hall sensor (305) again.

[0397] An electronic device (101) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include a Hall sensor (305) formed to recognize a magnetic structure (20) of an accessory cover (1), a memory (120) for storing instructions, and at least one processor (130).

[0398] At least one processor (130) can control at least one of the camera module (184) or the display module differently from when the accessory cover (1) is not attached when it recognizes through the Hall sensor (305) that the accessory cover (1) is attached while executing instructions individually or collectively.

[0399] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 34, a method for optimizing the performance of an electronic device (101) is described when the processor (130) of an electronic device (101) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes an accessory cover (1).

[0400] FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating a method for optimizing performance when an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes an accessory cover. In FIG. 34, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0401] Referring to FIG. 34, in operation 3011, the processor (130) can recognize the accessory cover (1). In operation 3012, when the processor (130) recognizes the accessory cover (1), it can set MPP wireless charging as a priority. For example, after the processor (130) recognizes the accessory cover (1), it can set MPP as a priority among the wireless charging protocols supported by the electronic device (101), such as BPP (basic power protocol), EPP (extended power protocol), and / or MPP (magnetic power protocol).

[0402] In one embodiment, the processor (130) can check in operation 3013 whether Samsung Pay is running while the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101). If Samsung Pay is running while the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101) (operation 3013-Y), that is, if the MST (magnetic secure transmission) antenna is activated, the processor (130) can update the MST power in operation 3014. Alternatively, the processor (130) can update the MST power at the time when the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101). As an example, if the MST antenna is activated, the processor (130) can set the PCR (peak current regulation) current value of the MST power high. The PCR current value can be set to the maximum considering the recognition compatibility of the POS (point of sale) device that recognizes Samsung Pay. Additionally, the processor (130) can adjust the voltage value of the MST power.

[0403] In one embodiment, the processor (130) can check in operation 3015 whether the digitizer is running while the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101). The digitizer may be an example of a stylus pen that can input commands to the electronic device (101) by touching or hovering on the screen. If the digitizer is running while the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101) (operation 3015-Y), the processor (130) can update the digitizer recognition software (SW) in operation 3016 to increase the recognition rate of the digitizer. Alternatively, the processor (130) can update the digitizer recognition software at the time the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101). For example, when an accessory cover (1) is attached to an electronic device (101), the permeability of the ferrite core inside the digitizer can be lowered by the magnetic structure (20) of the accessory cover (1). When the permeability of the ferrite core of the digitizer is lowered, the inductor value of the ferrite coil can be changed. When the inductor value of the ferrite coil is changed, the LC resonant frequency is changed, and the processor (130) may not be able to recognize the digitizer. When an accessory cover (1) is attached to an electronic device (101), the LC resonant frequency can be adjusted by updating the digitizer recognition software so that the processor (130) can recognize the digitizer.

[0404] In one embodiment, the processor (130) can check in operation 3017 whether the camera module (184) is executed while the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101). If the camera module (184) is executed while the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101) (operation 3017-Y), in operation 3018, the processor (130) can update the optical image stabilization (OIS) of the camera module (184) so ​​that it operates properly. Alternatively, the processor (130) can update the OIS at the time when the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101). When the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101), the OIS may be affected by the magnetic structure (20) of the accessory cover (1). As an example, when the accessory cover (1) is attached to the electronic device (101), vibration may occur due to the magnetic structure (20). Then, the gyroscope sensor can detect the amount of shaking and transmit it to the OIS MCU (micro control unit). The OIS MCU can transmit a target signal to the driver IC to move the lens or sensor in the direction opposite to the shaking. The driver IC can correct the OIS by transmitting a signal to the driver of the camera module (184) based on the target signal to move the lens or image sensor.

[0405] In one embodiment, in operation 3011, when the processor (130) recognizes the accessory cover (1), it may output a user interface indicating that some errors may occur in the MST, NFC, stylus pen, camera, and / or antenna related functions.

[0406] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 35, a method for optimizing the performance of an electronic device (101) is described when the processor (130) of an electronic device (101) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes an accessory cover (1) and a charging station (200).

[0407] FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a method for optimizing performance when an electronic device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes an accessory cover and a charging station. In FIG. 35, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0408] When the processor (130) of the electronic device (101) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure recognizes the accessory cover (1) and the charging station (200) in operation 3020, the processor (130) can perform wireless charging.

[0409] In operation 3021, the processor (130) can check if the state of charge (SOC) of the battery (171) exceeds 85% and the current is a light load during wireless charging. If the state of charge (SOC) of the battery (171) exceeds 85% and the current is a light load during wireless charging (operation 3021-Y), the processor (130) can check if the current is a heavy load in operation 3022. If the current is a heavy load (operation 3022-Y), the processor (130) can use capacitive modulation complementarily in operation 3023. Using capacitive modulation can increase the stability of the communication.

[0410] In one embodiment, in operation 3020, when the processor (130) recognizes the accessory cover (1) and the charging station (200), in operation 3024, the processor (130) can perform an operation to improve MPP efficiency while simultaneously performing wireless charging. In one embodiment, when the temperature of the electronic device reaches a threshold value while wireless charging is in progress with default values, the processor (130) can perform an operation to improve MPP efficiency. In operation 3025, the processor (130) can adjust the MPP communication cycle and voltage. In operation 3026, the processor (130) can optimize the dummy load according to the voltage.

[0411] In one embodiment, in operation 3020, when the processor (130) recognizes the accessory cover (1) and the charging station (200), in operation 3027, the processor (130) can perform an operation to improve MPP communication while simultaneously performing wireless charging. In one embodiment, when an MPP communication error occurs three or more times, the processor (130) can perform an operation to improve MPP communication. In operation 3028, the processor (130) can optimize the depth and baseline according to the current load.

[0412] An example of current, depth, and baseline according to current load is disclosed in Table 1.

[0413] Load Diameter Light Load Mid Load and Heavy Load Current 600mA or less 600mA or more 1.25A or more Depth 505070 Base Line 7000

[0414] For example, under light load, the processor (130) can raise the baseline to 70mA through a dummy load. Under heavy load, the processor (130) can raise the depth value to 70 to improve the quality of ASK (amplitude shift keying) communication. In one embodiment, in operation 3029, the processor (130) can check whether the digitizer is running while wireless charging is in progress. If the digitizer is running while wireless charging is in progress (operation 3029-Y), in operation 3030, the processor (130) can update the digitizer recognition software to increase the recognition rate of the digitizer. While wireless charging of the electronic device (101) is in progress, the processor (130) can adjust the LC resonant frequency by updating the digitizer recognition software so that it can recognize the digitizer.

[0415] A device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure described above may include at least one connector (or contact) that can be electrically connected to an electronic device (101). Power may be transmitted through the at least one connector. Information related to the device (1) (e.g., identifier of the device (1), manufacturer, included elements) may be transmitted to the electronic device (101) through the at least one connector. The device (1) may include a separate antenna and / or IC for near-field communication (e.g., NFC).

[0416] One or more embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be applied to accessory covers of rollable, foldable, or multi-foldable electronic devices.

[0417] A foldable electronic device may include a flexible display comprising housing portions (e.g., first and second housings) rotatably connected to each other with respect to a folding axis and display portions (e.g., first and second display areas) accommodated in said housing portions. A hinge assembly coupled to each housing and supporting a folding function may be disposed between the first and second housings. A hinge housing for accommodating at least a portion of the hinge assembly may be disposed between the first and second housings.

[0418] The folding axis of a foldable electronic device may support an in-folding or out-folding method. In-folding may correspond to a method in which corresponding display areas are folded in a direction facing each other. The in-folding hinge portion may include a hinge housing. Out-folding may correspond to a method in which corresponding display areas are folded in a direction not facing each other. The out-folding hinge portion may not include a hinge housing.

[0419] A multi-foldable electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing with respect to a first folding axis, and a third housing rotatably connected to the second housing with respect to a second folding axis. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a flexible display comprising first, second, and third display regions accommodated in the first, second, and third housings. The multi-foldable electronic device may include three or more folding axes and four or more housing portions.

[0420] The first folding axis of the multi-foldable electronic device may support out-folding, and the second folding axis may support in-folding. For example, the first and second housings may be folded in an out-folding manner, and the second and third housings may be folded in an in-folding manner. The magnetic shielding member (30) of the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be placed in a rear cover portion (e.g., between the battery (171) and the rear cover) of a housing (e.g., the third housing) that is folded in an in-folding manner relative to another housing. In the case of the multi-foldable electronic device, the magnetic shielding member (30) of the device (1) according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be placed in a plurality of rear cover portions that are coupled to a plurality of housing portions. A housing portion may refer to separate housings that are detachable or each region of a single housing.

[0421] One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in an electronic device including a wearable device (e.g., a smart watch, AR, VR, glasses type, or smart ring) and a cover of the electronic device (e.g., a case for charging and storing earbuds, or a keyboard case for a tablet).

[0422] The counterpart device that transmits / receives power and / or data to / from the user device of the present disclosure may be at least part of an electronic device installed in a smartphone, smartwatch, charging station (200), docking station, or vehicle. At least one of the two devices may include a structure in which the direction of the magnetic force, the arrangement of the magnet, and / or the arrangement of the housing containing the magnet may be modified depending on the conditions. The two devices may further include a mechanical coupling structure.

[0423] At least a portion of the structure of the present disclosure (induction coil (303), magnetic structure (20), and magnetic shielding member (30)) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing of the portion where it is placed. At least a portion of the induction coil (303), magnetic structure (20), or magnetic shielding member (30) may have a curved shape according to the shape of the corresponding housing. The structure of the present disclosure may be placed on the upper / lower / left / right sides of the electronic device (101) in addition to the rear cover. The magnetic structure (20) and the magnetic shielding member (30) may be formed in various shapes in addition to a loop shape.

[0424] Although the present disclosure has been illustrated and described above with reference to various embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and equivalents.

Claims

1. A case formed to be detachably coupled to an electronic device including a camera module and a planar induction coil, comprising a first surface that contacts the electronic device when coupled to the electronic device, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a camera opening that exposes at least a portion of the camera module to the outside when coupled to the electronic device; A magnetic structure having a loop shape that is disposed in the above case and surrounds the planar induction coil of the electronic device while the above case is coupled to the electronic device; and A magnetic shielding member having a shape corresponding to the loop shape of the magnetic structure; comprising The above magnetic shielding member is, A first portion interposed between the electronic device and the magnetic structure while the above case is coupled to the electronic device, and covering the lower surface of the magnetic structure; and A device comprising: a second part facing the camera opening and covering the outer surface of the magnetic structure.

2. In Paragraph 1, A device wherein the second portion of the magnetic shielding member extends from the outer end of the first portion and is bent to cover the outer surface of the magnetic structure, and is formed to block at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the camera opening generated by the magnetic structure.

3. In Paragraph 2, The magnetic shielding member further includes a third portion that extends from the inner end of the first portion and is bent to cover the inner surface of the magnetic structure. The above third part is a device formed to block at least a portion of the magnetic field in the direction of the planar induction coil of the electronic device generated by the magnetic structure.

4. In Paragraph 3, A device in which the first height of the second part of the magnetic shielding member and the second height of the third part are the same.

5. In Paragraph 3, A device in which the second portion of the magnetic shielding member is formed to completely cover the outer surface of the magnetic structure, and the third portion is formed to completely cover the inner surface of the magnetic structure.

6. In Paragraph 1, The above magnetic shielding member is, A first section including the first section in which the second section is formed; and A second section including the first section in which the second section is not formed; The above first section is a device that is adjacent to the camera opening than the above second section.

7. In Paragraph 6, A device in which the second section of the magnetic shielding member comprises an opening in which a portion of the first part of the magnetic structure is removed.

8. In Paragraph 1, A device comprising an additional magnetic shielding member disposed around the camera opening, wherein the above case is distinguished from the above magnetic shielding member.

9. In Paragraph 6, The above magnetic structure includes a plurality of magnetic segments having an arc shape, and A device in which the first section has a length corresponding to at least one of the plurality of magnetic segments.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above magnetic structure is formed such that an external electronic device including the second surface of the case and the external magnetic structure is coupled through the attractive force between the magnetic structure and the external magnetic structure. A device comprising a first magnetic segment group having a first magnetic segment array that provides the attractive force to be coupled with the external magnetic structure of the external electronic device.

11. In Paragraph 10, A device comprising a plurality of magnetic segments that are adjacent to the camera opening than the first magnetic segment group and further include a second magnetic segment group having a second stimulus array different from the first stimulus array.

12. In Paragraph 11, The device, wherein the plurality of magnetic segments further comprises a third magnetic segment group having a third magnetic array detected by a Hall sensor of the electronic device.

13. In Paragraph 1, A device in which the first portion of the magnetic shielding member is attached to the second surface of the case, and the magnetic shielding member is interposed between the case and the magnetic structure.

14. In Paragraph 1, The magnetic structure is attached to the first surface of the case, and A device in which the magnetic shielding member is positioned to cover the magnetic structure.

15. In electronic devices, Camera module; Display module; A battery positioned overlapping at least a portion of the above-mentioned display module; A cover that can be coupled to an outer case including a magnetic structure and having an opening in which at least a portion of the camera module is exposed; A planar induction coil disposed between the battery and the outer surface of the cover and formed to receive power for charging the battery; and A magnetic shielding member disposed on the above cover, surrounding at least a portion of the outer edge of the planar induction coil, and having a loop shape; comprising The above magnetic shielding member is, When the above cover is coupled to the above outer case, a first portion interposed between the cover and the magnetic structure and formed to cover at least a portion of one surface of the magnetic structure; and An electronic device comprising: a second part extending from the outer end of the first part and bent in the opposite direction to the cover, and arranged to face the camera module.

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