Electronic apparatus comprising display

Abstract

An electronic apparatus according to an embodiment may comprise: a housing including a side wall that defines at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic apparatus; a display that is seated on the housing and defines at least a portion of a front surface of the electronic apparatus; and an electronic component disposed under the display and mounted on a portion of the side wall. A rear surface of the display includes: a first flat portion extending from a portion of an edge of the rear surface to an inner side of the rear surface; a second flat portion positioned farther from the front surface of the electronic apparatus than the first flat portion; and a transition portion extending from the first flat portion to the second flat portion to form a groove together with the first flat portion. The portion of the side wall, on which the electronic component is mounted, may be disposed at least partially in the groove of the rear surface.

Description

Electronic device including a display

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a display.

[0002] An electronic device, such as a smartphone or tablet, may include a display. The electronic device may provide visual information to a user through the display.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure.

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing comprising a side wall defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device; a display seated on the housing and defining at least a portion of the front of the electronic device; and an electronic component disposed below the display and mounted on a portion of the side wall. The back surface of the display may include a first flat portion extending inward from a portion of the edge of the back surface; a second flat portion located further away from the front of the electronic device relative to the first flat portion; and a transition portion extending from the first flat portion to the second flat portion to form a groove together with the first flat portion, and the portion of the side wall on which the electronic component is mounted may be disposed at least partially within the groove of the back surface.

[0005] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing comprising a sidewall defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device; a display seated on the housing and defining at least a portion of the front of the electronic device; and an electronic component disposed below the display and mounted on a portion of the sidewall. The display may include a plate forming at least a portion of the back of the display. The plate may include a first flat portion extending inward from a portion of the edge of the plate; a second flat portion located further away from the front of the electronic device relative to the first flat portion; and a transition portion extending from the first flat portion to the second flat portion to form a groove together with the first flat portion. The portion of the sidewall on which the electronic component is mounted may be at least partially disposed within the groove of the plate.

[0006] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing comprising a sidewall defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device; a display seated on the housing and defining at least a portion of the front of the electronic device; and an electronic component disposed below the display and mounted on a portion of the sidewall. The display may include a plate forming at least a portion of the back of the display. The edge of the plate may include a first part, a second part, and a third part extending from the first part to the second part. The plate may include a first part forming the third part; and a second part wrapping the first part to form the first part and the second part. The plate may include a groove formed by the second part of the plate being recessed from the first part of the plate toward the front of the electronic device. The portion of the sidewall on which the electronic component is mounted may be at least partially disposed within the groove of the plate.

[0007] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device.

[0008] Figures 2 and 3 show the back side of the display.

[0009] Figure 4 is a plan view showing the home portion of the display.

[0010] Figure 5 is a front view showing the home portion of the display.

[0011] Figure 6 shows the interior of an electronic device with the display omitted.

[0012] Figure 7a is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device.

[0013] Figures 7b and 7c are cross-sectional views of an electronic device.

[0014] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the display.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the frame, plate, and reflective sheet of the display.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the frame, plate, reflective sheet, and light guide plate of a display.

[0017] FIGS. 11, FIGS. 12, and FIGS. 13 are drawings showing a reflective sheet and a light guide plate.

[0018] Figures 14a and 14b are drawings showing a light guide plate.

[0019] Figures 15 and 16 show cross-sections of an electronic device.

[0020] Figures 17a and 17b show cross-sections of the display.

[0021] FIG. 18 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 19 is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments.

[0023] In the drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to identical or similar configurations, and redundant descriptions of configurations having the same reference numeral as those in other drawings may not be repeated. In the following descriptions referring to specific drawings, reference numerals from other drawings may be referenced.

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an electronic device.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (1801) of FIG. 18) may include a housing (110) and a display (120) disposed within the housing (110) (e.g., display module (1860) of FIG. 18). The housing (110) and the display (120) mounted on the housing (110) may define (or form) at least partially the appearance of the electronic device (100). For example, the display (120) may define (or form) at least a portion of the front (100A) of the electronic device (100). For example, the housing (110) may define (or form) at least a portion of the side (100C) and at least a portion of the rear (100B) of the electronic device (100). For example, the housing (110) may include a side wall (112) that defines (or forms) at least a portion of the side (100C) of the electronic device (100). The side wall (112) may extend along the edge of the display (120).

[0026] The housing (110) may provide a space for accommodating various components of the electronic device (100), such as a battery (e.g., battery (1889) of FIG. 18) and a printed circuit board. Components such as a processor of the electronic device (100) (e.g., processor (1820) of FIG. 18) may be mounted on the printed circuit board.

[0027] A connector hole (115) configured to accommodate a connector of an external device may be formed in the housing (110). For example, the connector hole (115) may extend through the side wall (112) of the housing (110). An electronic component, such as a connector (e.g., the electronic component (680) of FIG. 6), configured to be coupled with the connector of the external device may be mounted within the connector hole (115).

[0028] The display (120) may include a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen.

[0029] The electronic device (100) may include a camera module (180) (e.g., the camera module (1680) of FIG. 16) (e.g., the camera module (1880) of FIG. 18). The camera module (180) may be placed within a housing (110). The camera module (180) may be configured to receive light through a light-transmitting portion (122) of a display (120) (e.g., the light-transmitting portion (1622) of FIG. 16) in order to acquire an image.

[0030] The housing (110) (or side wall (112)) may be referred to as a side member or lateral structure in that it forms a side (100C) of the electronic device (100).

[0031] FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3 show the back of the display. FIGS. 2 shows the printed circuit board (280) of the display (120) unfolded relative to the plate (250), and FIGS. 3 shows the printed circuit board (280) of the display (120) folded relative to the plate (250).

[0032] In the drawings, the Z axis is defined. The Z axis may be an axis substantially perpendicular to the display (120). For example, the +Z direction may be the direction in which the front of the display (120) faces, and the -Z direction may be the direction in which the back of the display (120B) faces.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, the display (120) may include a plate (250) and a window (221). The back surface (250B) of the plate (250) may define (or form) at least a portion of the back surface (120B) of the display (120). The window (221) may define (or form) at least a portion of the front surface of the display (120) (e.g., the front surface (100A) of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1). The window (221) may include a portion protruding outward from the plate (250). The protruding portion of the window (221) may include a non-display area (or opaque area) (or black matrix area) (or bezel area) of the display (120).

[0034] In one embodiment, the plate (250) may include a groove (255) (or groove portion (255)) formed on the back surface (250B). The groove (255) may be open at the edge of the plate (250). For example, the groove (255) may extend from the edge of the plate (250) into the interior of the plate (250). For example, the plate (250) may include a notched edge (e.g., the notched edge (N) of FIG. 4), and the groove (255) may be connected to the notched edge of the plate (250).

[0035] The display (120) may include a printed circuit board (280) for electrically connecting the display (120) to other parts of the electronic device (100). The printed circuit board (280) may include, for example, a flexible printed circuit board. An opening (285) may be formed in the printed circuit board (280). The opening (285) may allow the printed circuit board (280) to bend more easily. Referring to FIG. 3, when the printed circuit board (280) is folded against the plate (250), a groove (255) of the plate (250) may be at least partially located within the opening (285) of the printed circuit board (280). The location where the groove (255) is formed is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, the groove (255) may be formed on the edge of the plate (250), which is different from that illustrated. As another example, the plate (250) may further include one or more other grooves corresponding to the groove (255). The one or more other grooves may be formed on the same edge of the plate (250) as the edge where the groove (255) is formed, and / or on a different edge of the plate (250). For example, the plate (250) may further have a groove (1655) formed on an edge different from the groove (255).

[0036] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the home portion of the display. FIG. 4 shows the area (R) of FIG. 2.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a front view showing the home portion of the display. FIG. 5 is a view of the display of FIG. 4 in the direction (1).

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the plate (250) may include a first part (252) and a second part (254). The first part (252) and the second part (254) may form at least a portion of the edge of the plate (250). For example, the edge of the plate (250) may include a first part, a second part, and a third part extending from the first part to the second part. The third part of the edge of the plate (250) may be formed by the first part (252) of the plate (250). The second part (254) of the plate (250) may form the first part and the second part of the edge of the plate (250). For example, the second part (254) of the plate (250) can wrap around the first part (252) of the plate (250) to form the first part and the second part of the edge of the plate (250).

[0039] The edge of the plate (250) may include a notched edge (N). A first portion (252) of the plate (250) may form a middle section of the notched edge (N), and a second portion (254) of the plate (250) may form both side sections of the notched edge (N).

[0040] The display (120) may include a frame (270) positioned on a plate (250) (e.g., in the +Z direction). The plate (250) may be coupled to the frame (270). As illustrated in FIG. 4, when viewed from above, the frame (270) may include a portion protruding out of the notched edge (N) of the plate (250).

[0041] Referring to FIG. 5, a first portion (252) of the plate (250) may be recessed from a second portion (254) of the plate (250). For example, the first portion (252) of the plate (250) may be recessed from the second portion (254) of the plate (250) toward the front (100A) of the electronic device (100) (e.g., in the +Z direction). By recessing the first portion (252) of the plate (250) from the second portion (254), a groove (255) of the plate (250) may be formed.

[0042] For example, the frame (270) may have a shape corresponding to the curved shape of the plate (250) to define the groove (255). For example, the frame (270) may include a first portion disposed on a first portion (252) of the plate (250) and a second portion disposed on a second portion (254) of the plate (250). The first portion of the frame (270) may include a portion that is thinner than the second portion of the frame (270). The top surface of the frame (270) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction) may be formed substantially flat so that a display panel of the display (120) (e.g., the circuit layer (225) of FIG. 8) can be placed thereon.

[0043] Figure 6 shows the interior of an electronic device with the display omitted.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (100) may include an electronic component (680) disposed inside a housing (110). The electronic component (680) may be disposed adjacent to a side wall (112) of the housing (110). For example, the side wall (112) of the housing (110) may include a first portion (114) that extends straight to form a side (100C) of the electronic device (100), and a second portion (116) that protrudes from the first portion (114) into the interior of the housing (110). The electronic component (680) may be disposed adjacent to the second portion (116) of the side wall (112). For example, the electronic component (680) may be mounted on the second portion (116) of the side wall (112).

[0045] FIG. 7a is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device. FIG. 7a may be a cross-sectional view along line A-A' of FIG. 3, line B-B' of FIG. 6, and line C-C' of FIG. 1.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 7a, the edge portion of the display (120) (e.g., the edge portion of the window (221)) may be placed on the side wall (112). For example, the edge portion of the display (120) may be placed on the first portion (114) of the side wall (112). For example, the edge portion of the display (120) may be attached to the top of the first portion (114) of the side wall (112).

[0047] An electronic component (680) may be mounted on a second portion (116) of the side wall (112) that protrudes inward from the first portion (114) of the side wall (112) into the housing (110). For example, the electronic component (680) may be coupled to the second portion (116) of the side wall (112) so as to be aligned with a connector hole (115) that extends through the first portion (114) and the second portion (116) of the side wall (112) (e.g., penetrating the first portion (114) and the second portion (116). For example, the electronic component (680) may include a connector to which a connector of an external device received through the connector hole (115) can be coupled. For example, the electronic component (680) may include a USB (universal serial bus) C-type connector.

[0048] The plate (250) may include a first flat portion (751), a second flat portion (752), and a transition portion (753) extending from the first flat portion (751) to the second flat portion (752). The first flat portion (751) and the second flat portion (752) may be substantially parallel to the front (100A) and / or rear (100B) of the electronic device (100).

[0049] The first flat portion (751) may extend inwardly from a part of the edge of the plate (250) (e.g., the third part of the edge of the plate (250)).

[0050] The second flat section (752) may be located further away from the front (100A) of the electronic device (100) compared to the first flat section (751).

[0051] The transition section (753) can connect the first flat section (751) and the second flat section (752). For example, the first flat section (751) and the second flat section (752) can be continuously extended (or connected) through the transition section (753).

[0052] The transition portion (753) can form a groove (255) of the plate (250) together with the first flat portion (751) by extending from the first flat portion (751) to a second flat portion (752) located at a height lower than (or lower in the direction of the rear (100B)) than the first flat portion (751). The first flat portion (751) and the transition portion (753) may be the first part (252) of the plate (250) of FIG. 5. The second flat portion (752) may be the second part (254) of the plate (250) of FIG. 5.

[0053] The groove (255) of the plate (250) may overlap with the second portion (116) of the sidewall (112) on which the electronic component (680) and / or the electronic component (680) are placed. For example, the groove (255) of the plate (250) may overlap with the second portion (116) of the sidewall (112) on which the electronic component (680) and / or the electronic component (680) are mounted in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate (250) (e.g., Z-axis direction). For example, the second portion (116) of the sidewall (112) on which the electronic component (680) is mounted may be at least partially placed within the groove (255) of the plate (250). For example, the first flat portion (751) that at least partially forms the groove (255) of the plate (250) may be placed on the second portion (116) of the sidewall (112).

[0054] The groove (255) of the plate (250) may overlap with and / or accommodate an electronic component (680) and / or a structure for placing the electronic component (680) (e.g., a second part (116) of the side wall (112). The electronic component (680) and the structure for placing the electronic component (680) may have a height greater than other parts within the housing (110). In this case, in a comparative example, if the back surface (120B) of the display (120) is formed substantially flat, the height of the display (120) may also be increased to avoid interference with the electronic component (680) and / or the structure for placing the electronic component (680). In this case, the overall thickness of the electronic device (100) may be increased. In one embodiment, a groove structure (or notch groove structure) of the plate (250) of the display (120), such as a groove (255), can provide space for placing a relatively high electronic component (680) and said structure without causing an increase in the overall thickness of the electronic device (100). For example, a first flat portion (751) of the plate (250) may be spaced by a first distance from a first component (e.g., electronic component, mechanical component, structure, etc.) placed below the groove (255) (e.g., in the -Z direction) (e.g., through a member such as an air gap and / or spacer), and a portion of the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250) may be spaced by a second distance from a second component (e.g., electronic component, mechanical component, structure, etc.) placed below it (e.g., in the -Z direction) (e.g., through a member such as an air gap and / or spacer). The first distance may be substantially the same as or smaller than the second distance. The first distance and the second distance may be based on a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate (250) (e.g., the Z-axis).Additionally, the first height (e.g., height in the +Z direction) of the first part placed below the groove (255) of the plate (250) may be higher than the second height (e.g., height in the +Z direction) of the second part placed below the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250).

[0055] FIGS. 7B and FIGS. 7C are cross-sectional views of an electronic device. FIGS. 7B and FIGS. 7C may be cross-sectional views along line A-A' of FIG. 3 and line B-B' of FIG. 6.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 7b and 7c, a printed circuit board (280) (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) of a display (120) may include a first part (282), a second part (284), a third part (286), and a fourth part (288). The first part (282) of the printed circuit board (280) may be physically and electrically connected to a display panel of the display (120) (e.g., a circuit layer (225) of FIG. 8 and / or a substrate on which the circuit layer (225) is formed). The third part (286) of the printed circuit board (280) may be placed below the first flat portion (751) of the plate (250) (e.g., in the -Z direction). The third part (286) of the printed circuit board (280) may be placed below the frame (270) (e.g., in the -Z direction). A second portion (284) of the printed circuit board (280) may extend from a first portion (282) of the printed circuit board (280) across the side of the frame (270) (or plate (250)) to a third portion (286) of the printed circuit board (280). The second portion (284) of the printed circuit board (280) may be bent. A fourth portion (288) of the printed circuit board (280) may be positioned below the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250) (e.g., in the -Z direction). The fourth portion (288) of the printed circuit board (280) may extend from the third portion (286) of the printed circuit board (280) to another printed circuit board of the electronic device (100). The fourth part (288) of the printed circuit board (280) can be physically and electrically connected to the other printed circuit board of the electronic device (100).

[0057] Various components of the electronic device (100) may be placed on the other printed circuit board of the electronic device (100). For example, at least one of the components shown in FIG. 18, such as a processor (1820), memory (1830), and communication module (1890), may be placed on the other printed circuit board of the electronic device (100). The other printed circuit board of the electronic device (100) may be the main board of the electronic device (100). Through the printed circuit board (280), the processor of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the processor (1820) of FIG. 18) and the display (120) (e.g., IC (integrated circuitry) (281)) placed on the other printed circuit board of the electronic device (100) may be electrically connected.

[0058] A portion of the printed circuit board (280) may be attached to the plate (250). For example, a third portion (286) and / or a fourth portion (288) of the printed circuit board (280) may be attached to the back surface of the plate (250). For example, the third portion (286) of the printed circuit board (280) may be attached to the back surface of the first flat portion (751) of the plate (250) and / or the back surface of the transition portion (753) of the plate (250). For example, the fourth portion (288) of the printed circuit board (280) may be attached to the back surface of the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250). Alternatively, the printed circuit board (280) may not be attached to the plate (250).

[0059] The printed circuit board (280) may include an opening (e.g., the opening (285) of FIG. 3) corresponding to the groove (255) of the plate (250). For example, the opening of the printed circuit board (280) may be formed in a third part (286) of the printed circuit board (280). The opening of the printed circuit board (280) may overlap the first flat portion (751) and the transition portion (753) of the plate (250) forming the groove (255) (e.g., along the Z-axis).

[0060] For example, the first flat portion (751) of the printed circuit board (280) and the plate (250) may be spaced apart by a first gap (e.g., by an air gap). For example, the second flat portion (752) of the printed circuit board (280) and the plate (250) may be spaced apart by a second gap (e.g., by an air gap). The first gap and the second gap may be based on a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate (250) (e.g., the Z-axis).

[0061] Although not illustrated, additionally, the electronic device (100) (or display (120)) may include a first spacer and / or a first buffer member (e.g., damper, cushion, or buffer) disposed between the third part (286) of the printed circuit board (280) and the first flat part (751) of the plate (250) so as to maintain the first gap between the third part (286) of the printed circuit board (280) and the first flat part (751) of the plate (250). Additionally, the electronic device (100) (or display (120)) may include a second spacer and / or a second cushioning member (e.g., damper, cushion, or buffer) disposed between the fourth portion (288) of the printed circuit board (280) and the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250) so as to maintain the second gap between the fourth portion (288) of the printed circuit board (280) and the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250). Optionally, the first spacer may be formed integrally with the second spacer. Optionally, the first cushioning member may be formed integrally with the second cushioning member.

[0062] Referring to FIG. 7b, the first gap between the third part (286) of the printed circuit board (280) and the first flat part (751) of the plate (250) may be different from the second gap between the fourth part (288) of the printed circuit board (280) and the second flat part (752) of the plate (250). In FIG. 7b, an example in which the first gap is larger than the second gap is shown, but is not limited to the example shown.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 7c, the printed circuit board (280) may include a section having a shape substantially identical or similar to the curved shape of the plate (250). For example, the third section (286) and / or fourth section (288) of the printed circuit board (280) may include one or more curved sections that are bent into a shape corresponding to the transition section (753) of the plate (250). In this case, the first gap between the third section (286) of the printed circuit board (280) and the first flat section (751) of the plate (250) may be substantially the same as the second gap between the fourth section (288) of the printed circuit board (280) and the second flat section (752) of the plate (250).

[0064] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a display. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the frame, plate, and reflective sheet of the display. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the frame, plate, reflective sheet, and light guide plate of the display.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 8, the display (120) may include a housing (or structure) (or chassis) to protect internal components of the display (120), and may include a backlight unit and a display panel (e.g., the display panel (1725) of FIG. 17a) disposed within the housing of the display (120).

[0066] For example, the display (120) may include a frame (270), a plate (250), and a window (221) as the housing.

[0067] The window (221) may include a substantially transparent portion. The transparent portion of the window (221) may correspond to a screen display area of ​​the display (120). The window (221) may be formed of glass and / or plastic. The window (221) may include various coating layers formed on the glass and / or plastic.

[0068] The frame (270) may be positioned (or extended) along the edge of the plate (250) to form an internal space capable of accommodating the backlight unit of the display (120). The frame (270) may be formed of a non-conductive material, for example, plastic. For example, the frame (270) may be formed as a molded element.

[0069] For example, the plate (250) may be formed of a material having a specified rigidity to reinforce the rigidity of the display (120). For example, the plate (250) may be formed of a metal such as stainless steel or magnesium, or may be formed of plastic. The plate (250) may protect the internal parts of the display (120) from warping or external impact. The plate (250) may be referred to as a reinforcing plate.

[0070] For example, the display (120) may include, as the backlight unit, a prism sheet (227), a diffusion sheet (228), a light guide plate (230), and a reflective sheet (or reflector) (or reflector) (or reflective film) (240). Although not illustrated, the backlight unit of the display (120) may include a light source such as an LED (light emitting diode). The light source may emit light to the side of the light guide plate (230).

[0071] A light guide plate (230) may be placed on a reflective sheet (240). The light guide plate (230) may evenly distribute light received through the light source across the entire display panel. The light guide plate (230) may be formed to be substantially transparent or translucent. The light guide plate (230) may be formed of, for example, plastic. A pattern may be formed on the light guide plate (230) to evenly distribute light.

[0072] The reflective sheet (240) can be placed below the light guide plate (230) (e.g., in the -Z direction) and can reflect light that leaks out from below the light guide plate (230) back up.

[0073] A diffusion sheet (228) can be placed on a light guide plate (230). The diffusion sheet (228) can make the brightness of the screen provided by the display (120) uniform by evenly spreading the light received from the light guide plate (230).

[0074] A prism sheet (227) can be placed on a diffusion sheet (228). The prism sheet (227) can improve the light transmission efficiency by concentrating the light received from the diffusion sheet (228).

[0075] For example, the display (120) may include a color filter (224) and a circuit layer (225) as the display panel. Although not illustrated, the display panel of the display (120) may include a liquid crystal layer disposed between the circuit layer (225) and the color filter (224). For example, the display panel of the display (120) may be disposed on or above the backlight unit. The display panel of the display (120) may be described as including an upper polarizer (223) and a lower polarizer (226).

[0076] The lower polarizer (226) may be placed on or above the prism sheet (227). Between the lower polarizer (226) and the upper polarizer (223), a circuit layer (225) and a color filter (224) may be placed. The lower polarizer (226) and the upper polarizer (223) may change the polarization state of light to form an image.

[0077] A circuit layer (225) may be disposed on a lower polarizer (226). The circuit layer (225) may include a substrate formed of plastic or glass and thin film transistors (or a TFT array) formed on the substrate. The TFTs of the circuit layer (225) can orient liquid crystal molecules contained in each of the subpixels in a designated direction by applying or blocking a voltage to each of the subpixels of the display (120). Accordingly, the brightness and color of each of the subpixels can be adjusted.

[0078] A color filter (224) may be placed on a circuit layer (225). The color filter (224) may include R (red), G (green), and B (blue) color filters attached to each of the subpixels included in each of the pixels of the display (120). The filter attached to each subpixel may be configured to transmit only that color. Since the amount of light passing through the color filter (224) varies depending on the brightness of each subpixel, the color of the pixel visible to the user may be determined.

[0079] The display panel of the display (120) may be attached to the back surface of the window (221). For example, the upper polarizer (223) may be attached to the back surface of the window (221) through an adhesive material (222). The adhesive material (222) may include an optically clear adhesive (OCA) or an optically clear resin (OCR).

[0080] The display (120) may include an integrated circuitry (IC) (281). The IC (281) may be placed on a printed circuit board (280) (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). The IC (281) may include a display driver integrated circuitry (DDIC) (e.g., the display driver IC (1930) of FIG. 19). The circuit layer (225) may be electrically connected to the IC (281) through an electrical path provided by the printed circuit board (280). Additionally, the IC (281) may be electrically connected through the printed circuit board (280) to another printed circuit board of the electronic device (100) (e.g., a main board) and to an electronic component placed on said other printed circuit board (e.g., a processor (e.g., the processor (1820) of FIG. 18)). The IC (281) may control the TFTs of the circuit layer (225). Additionally, the display (120) may further include a backlight driving circuit for controlling the light source of the display (120). In this case, the backlight driving circuit may be placed on a printed circuit board (280). The backlight driving circuit placed on the printed circuit board (280) may be integrated into an IC (281) or at least partially separated from the IC (281). Alternatively, the backlight driving circuit may be mounted on another printed circuit board (e.g., the main board of the electronic device (100)) that is distinct from the printed circuit board (280).

[0081] The display (120) may include a layer (229) disposed between the display panel and the backlight unit (or the housing of the display panel (120)) to compensate for the step difference of the display panel. The layer (229) may be, for example, a single-sided or double-sided adhesive tape. For example, the layer (229) may include a first region disposed between the circuit layer (225) and the frame (270), and a second region extending to the first region and disposed between the lower polarizer (226) and the prism sheet (227).

[0082] The transition portion (753) of the plate (250) may include a first transition portion (753a), a second transition portion (753b), and a third flat portion (753c). The third flat portion (753c) may be connected to the first flat portion (751) through the first transition portion (753a) and to the second flat portion (752) through the second transition portion (753b). The third flat portion (753c) may be tilted at a specified angle relative to the first flat portion (751) and the second flat portion (752). For example, the specified angle may be about 30 degrees to about 60 degrees. Otherwise, due to residual stress after molding the plate (250), the reflective sheet (240) placed on the plate (250) may warp or a dark area may be formed in some areas.

[0083] The first transition portion (753a) may be extended from the first flat portion (751) to the third flat portion (753c) to have a specified radius of curvature. For example, the specified radius of curvature of the first transition portion (753a) may be about 0.1 mm to about 3.0 mm. Otherwise, due to residual stress after forming the plate (250), the reflective sheet (240) placed on the plate (250) may be uneven or have dark areas formed in some regions.

[0084] The second transition portion (753b) may be extended from the third flat portion (753c) to the second flat portion (752) to have a specified radius of curvature. For example, the specified radius of curvature of the second transition portion (753b) may be about 0.1 mm to about 3.0 mm. Otherwise, due to residual stress after forming the plate (250), the reflective sheet (240) placed on the plate (250) may be uneven or have dark areas formed in some regions.

[0085] The overall flatness of the plate (250) may be approximately -0.35 mm to +0.35 mm. Otherwise, due to residual stress after molding the plate (250), the reflective sheet (240) placed on the plate (250) may be uneven or dark areas may be formed in some areas. The overall flatness may be the flatness of the area including the first flat portion (751), the second flat portion (752), and the transition portion (753) of the plate (250).

[0086] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the reflective sheet (240) may be placed on the front surface (250A) of the plate (250) (e.g., opposite to the back surface (250B)). For example, the reflective sheet (240) may be placed on the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250). The reflective sheet (240) may include a notched edge (n) (or notched area (n)) (or opening area (n)) avoiding the first flat portion (751) and the transition portion (753) of the plate (250). For example, referring to FIG. 9, the notched edge (n) may be formed by a portion (242) of the reflective sheet (240) protruding from another portion. Alternatively, the reflective sheet (240) may not include a protruding portion (242) so that the upper edge of the reflective sheet (240) facing the transition portion (753) extends substantially straight. For example, at least a portion of the notched edge (n) of the reflective sheet (240) may extend along the transition portion (753) of the plate (250). The notched edge (n) may be an edge (or area) that is partially enclosed in a specified shape (e.g., L-shape, inverted L-shape, U-shape, or angled U-shape) from a reference shape (e.g., square).

[0087] In FIG. 8, an example is illustrated in which the lateral edge of the reflective sheet (240) is recessed inward from the lateral edge of the light guide plate (230) due to the transition portion (753) of the plate (250), but is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, unlike in the illustration, the lateral edge of the light guide plate (230) may substantially coincide with the lateral edge of the reflective sheet (240) (e.g., along the Z-axis). The lateral edge of the reflective sheet (240), the lateral edge of the light guide plate (230), the lateral edge of the diffusion sheet (228), the lateral edge of the prism sheet (227), and the lateral edge of the lower polarizer (226) may substantially coincide with each other (e.g., along the Z-axis). In contrast, the side edges of any one or more layers of the reflective sheet (240), light guide plate (230), diffusion sheet (228), prism sheet (227), and / or lower polarizer (226) may be recessed inward compared to the side edges of any one or more layers among them.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 8 and FIGS. 10, a light guide plate (230) may be placed on a reflective sheet (240). For example, the light guide plate (230) may include a first region (231) that overlaps the reflective sheet (240) and a second region (232) that extends from the first region (231). The second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may not overlap the reflective sheet (240). For example, the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may overlap the plate (250) (e.g., without the reflective sheet (240)). For example, the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may overlap at least partially with the transition portion (753) of the plate (250). For example, the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may have a shape and / or size corresponding to the notched region (n) of the reflective sheet (240), but is not limited thereto.

[0089] Although not illustrated, the display (120) may include a tape that attaches the light guide plate (230) to the reflective sheet (240). For example, the tape may attach the edge portion defining the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) and the notched region (n) of the reflective sheet (240).

[0090] The display (120) has been described as a liquid crystal display (LCD) including the backlight unit, but is not limited thereto. For example, even if the display (120) is a display device of a different type from an LCD, the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied in the same way if a plate (250) is disposed on the back surface of the display (120).

[0091] For example, the display (120) may be an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or micro LED display. In this case, the display (120) may not include the backlight unit. For example, the display (120) may include a substrate, a backplane disposed on the substrate, a light-emitting layer disposed on the backplane, and an encapsulation layer disposed on the light-emitting layer. The light-emitting layers may include OLEDs (or micro LEDs) configured to emit light. The encapsulation layer may cover the light-emitting layer to protect the OLEDs (or micro LEDs) from an external environment. The backplane may include a driving circuit for controlling the driving of the OLEDs (or micro LEDs), such as a thin-film transistor array (TFT array) or a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor array (CMOS array). A plate (250) may be disposed on the back surface of the substrate to form at least a portion of the back surface of the display (120). Additionally, the display (120) may further include a cushion layer configured to absorb shock, disposed between the substrate and the plate (250).

[0092] FIGS. 11, FIGS. 12, and FIGS. 13 are drawings showing a reflective sheet and a light guide plate. FIGS. 14a and FIGS. 14b are drawings showing a light guide plate.

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 11, 12, and 13, the reflective sheet (240) may include a notched area (n). The notched area (n) of the reflective sheet (240) may have various shapes. For example, the notched area (n) of the reflective sheet (240) may have an inverted L shape of FIG. 11, an L shape of FIG. 12, or an angled U shape of FIG. 13. However, the shape of the notched area (n) of the reflective sheet (240) is not limited to the examples shown.

[0094] The second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may have a shape and / or size corresponding to the notched region (n) of the reflective sheet (240). For example, the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may have an inverted L shape of FIG. 11, an L shape of FIG. 12, or an angled U shape of FIG. 13. However, the shape of the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) is not limited to the examples shown. For example, referring to FIG. 14a, the light guide plate (230) may include a first edge (230a), a second edge (230b) opposite to the first edge (230a), a third edge (230c) extending from one end of the first edge (230a) to one end of the second edge (230b), and a fourth edge (230d) extending from the other end of the first edge (230a) to the other end of the second edge (230b). The second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may extend along the third edge (230c) of the light guide plate (230) from the first edge (230a) of the light guide plate (230) to the second edge (230b) of the light guide plate (230). For example, the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may extend from the first edge (230a) of the light guide plate (230) to the second edge (230b) so as to form the entire third edge (230c) of the light guide plate (230).

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14a, and 14b, the light guide plate (230) may include a pattern for controlling the path of light. For example, the pattern of the light guide plate (230) may include a first pattern formed in a first region (231) of the light guide plate (230) and a second pattern formed in a second region (232) of the light guide plate (230). The second pattern in the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may be different from the first pattern in the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230). For example, at least one of the shape, size, density, and / or spacing of the second pattern in the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may differ from at least one of the shape, size, density, and / or spacing of the first pattern in the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230). For example, the second pattern in the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may be configured to have a higher light extraction efficiency than the first pattern in the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230). For example, the density of the second pattern in the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may be higher than the density of the first pattern in the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230). For example, the first pattern of the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230) may include a pattern of a first shape, and the second pattern of the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may include the pattern of the first shape and a pattern of a second shape different from the first shape, or may include the pattern of the second shape and a pattern of a third shape (e.g., different from both the first shape and the second shape). For example, referring to FIG. 14b, the first pattern of the first region (231) may include a circular or elliptical pattern (e.g., the pattern of the first shape) as in pattern (P1). The second pattern of the second region (232) may include a circular or elliptical pattern (e.g., the pattern of the first shape) and a triangular pattern (e.g., the pattern of the second shape) as in pattern (P2).However, the shapes of the first pattern of the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230) and the second pattern of the second region (232) are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 14b.

[0096] As described above, the second pattern of the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) has a pattern different from the first pattern of the first region (231), so that light loss (e.g., reduced brightness) due to the absence of a reflective sheet (240) under the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) can be compensated for.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 13, a groove (275) having a shape corresponding to the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may be formed in the frame (270).

[0098] With reference to the drawings described above, it has been explained that a second part (116) of the side wall (112) on which an electronic component (680) is mounted is disposed within the groove (255) of the plate (250), but this is not limited thereto. Other examples are described with reference to FIGS. 15 and FIGS. 16.

[0099] FIGS. 15 and FIGS. 16 show cross-sections of an electronic device. FIG. 16 may be a cross-sectional view along line D-D' of FIG. 1 and line E-E' of FIG. 3.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 15, the housing (110) of the electronic device (100) may include a support portion (118). The support portion (118) may support various parts of the electronic device (100). For example, the support portion (118) may include a first surface on which the various parts of the electronic device (100) are seated, and a second surface opposite to the first surface that defines (or forms) at least a portion of the rear surface (100B) of the electronic device (100). Alternatively, the electronic device (100) (or housing (110)) may include a rear cover that defines (or forms) at least a portion of the rear surface (100B) of the electronic device (100). The housing (110) (or support portion (118)) may be referred to as a support member, a support structure, or a bracket. A side wall (112) may extend from the outer edge of the support portion (118).

[0101] The electronic device (100) may include a component (1580) disposed within a housing (110). The component (1580) may be disposed on a support portion (118) of the housing (110) so as to be adjacent to a side wall (112) of the housing (110).

[0102] The component (1580) may include various components, such as electronic components such as passive components placed on a printed circuit board and / or mechanical components such as screws, for example, but not limited to. The component (1580) may be at least partially received within a groove (255) of the plate (250) of the display (120).

[0103] Referring to FIG. 16, the plate (250) may include a first flat section (1651) (e.g., the first flat section (751)), a second flat section (1652), and a transition section (1653) extending from the first flat section (1651) to the second flat section (1652). The first flat section (1651) and the second flat section (1652) may be substantially parallel to each other. The second flat section (1652) may be the aforementioned second flat section (752). The first flat section (1651) may be located closer to the window (221) of the electronic device (100) relative to the second flat section (1652). The transition section (1653) may connect the first flat section (1651) and the second flat section (1652). For example, the first flat section (1651) and the second flat section (1652) can be continuously extended (or connected) through the transition section (1653).

[0104] The transition portion (1653) can form a groove (1655) of the plate (250) (e.g., the groove (1655) of FIG. 3) together with the first flat portion (1651) by extending from the first flat portion (1651) to a second flat portion (1652) located at a lower height relative to the first flat portion (1651) (or a lower height in the -Z direction).

[0105] The groove (1655) of the plate (250) can provide space for placing electronic components, mechanical components, and / or structures of the electronic device (100).

[0106] For example, the electronic device (100) may include a camera module (1680) disposed within a housing (110) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1). The camera module (1680) may be disposed on a support portion (118) of the housing (110). The camera module (1680) may receive light through a light-transmitting portion (1622) (e.g., light-transmitting portion (122) of FIG. 1) formed at the edge portion of the window (221). The camera module (1680) may be at least partially accommodated within a groove (1655) of a plate (250) of the display (120).

[0107] Additionally, the plate (250) may further include a fourth portion (1654) extending from a first portion (1651) of the plate (250) toward the window (221) so as to wrap around at least a portion of the side of the frame (270).

[0108] Figures 17a and 17b show cross-sections of the display.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 17a, the display (120) may include a display panel (1725) disposed between an upper polarizer (223) and a lower polarizer (226). The display panel (1725) may include a color filter (224), a circuit layer (225), and the liquid crystal layer between them, as described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0110] The prism sheet (227) of the display (120) may include a lower prism sheet (227b) disposed on a diffusion sheet (228) and an upper prism sheet (227a) disposed on the lower prism sheet (227b).

[0111] The frame (270) of the display (120) may include a wall portion (1772) (or a side wall portion). A portion of the plate (250) may be disposed on the outer surface of the wall portion (1772), and the inner surface (1772A) of the wall portion (1772) may face the edges of the backlight unit (e.g., a reflective sheet (240), a light guide plate (230), a diffusion sheet (228), and a prism sheet (227) of the display (120).

[0112] The display (120) may include an adhesive material (1727) disposed between the frame (270) and the lower polarizer (226). The adhesive material (1727) may attach the lower polarizer (226) to the upper portion of the wall portion (1772) of the frame (270). The adhesive material (1727) may include, for example, an adhesive tape.

[0113] The backlight unit of the display (120) may include a light source (1760) configured to emit light. The light emitted from the light source (1760) may be transmitted to a display panel (1725) (or a lower polarizer (226)) through a light guide plate (230), a diffusion sheet (228), and a prism sheet (227).

[0114] Meanwhile, light emitted from the light source (1760) may be incident on the inner surface (1772A) of the side wall portion (1772) of the frame (270) through the reflective sheet (240), the light guide plate (230), the diffusion sheet (228), and / or the prism sheet (227). Due to this light path, the light efficiency of the display (120) may be reduced. To reduce and / or prevent this problem, the frame (270) may include an optical pattern formed on the inner surface (1772A) of the side wall portion (1772). The optical pattern of the side wall portion (1772) may be configured to control the light path. For example, the optical pattern of the side wall portion (1772) may be configured to reflect the incident light back to the reflective sheet (240) and / or the light guide plate (230). For example, the optical pattern of the side wall portion (1772) may include a protruding pattern. For example, the optical pattern of the sidewall portion (1772) may include a mountain-shaped pattern. For example, the optical pattern of the sidewall portion (1772) may have a shape including irregularities and / or curves. Additionally or alternatively, the display (120) may include an optical layer disposed on the inner surface (1772A) of the sidewall portion (1772). The optical layer may be configured to reflect incident light back to a reflective sheet (240) and / or a light guide plate (230). For example, the optical layer may include a reflective coating layer formed on the inner surface (1772A) of the sidewall portion (1772).

[0115] An optical pattern, such as the optical pattern formed on the inner surface (1772A) of the side wall portion (1772), may be formed on at least a portion of the inner surface of at least one of the inner surfaces of the frame (270) and / or plate (250) that surround the four sides of the display (120). Additionally, an optical layer, such as the optical layer disposed on the inner surface (1772A) of the side wall portion (1772), may be disposed on at least a portion of the inner surface of at least one of the inner surfaces of the frame (270) and / or plate (250) that surround the four sides of the display (120).

[0116] For example, referring to FIG. 17b, the frame (270) may include a portion (1774) disposed on the first flat portion (751) of the plate (250). An optical pattern configured to reflect incident light (e.g., the optical pattern formed on the inner surface (1772A) of the frame (270) in FIG. 17a) may be formed on the inner surface (1774A) of the portion (1774) of the frame (270).

[0117] For example, the transition portion (753) of the plate (250) may include an inner surface (753A) facing at least one of a reflective sheet (240), a light guide plate (230), a diffusion sheet (228), a prism sheet (227), and / or a lower polarizer (226). An optical pattern configured to reflect incident light (e.g., the optical pattern formed on the inner surface (1772A) of the frame (270) of FIG. 17a) may be formed on the inner surface (753A) of the transition portion (753).

[0118] The electronic device (100) may be an example of the electronic device (1801) described below. Additionally, the display (120) of the electronic device (100) may be an example of the display module (1860) described below.

[0119] FIG. 18 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1801) in a network environment (1800) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 18, in the network environment (1800), the electronic device (1801) may communicate with an electronic device (1802) through a first network (1898) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (1804) or a server (1808) through a second network (1899) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1801) may communicate with the electronic device (1804) through a server (1808). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1801) may include a processor (1820), memory (1830), input module (1850), sound output module (1855), display module (1860), audio module (1870), sensor module (1876), interface (1877), connection terminal (1878), haptic module (1879), camera module (1880), power management module (1888), battery (1889), communication module (1890), subscriber identification module (1896), or antenna module (1897). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (1878)) may be omitted from the electronic device (1801), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1876), camera module (1880), or antenna module (1897)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1860)).

[0120] The processor (1820) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (1840)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1801) connected to the processor (1820) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1820) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1876) or communication module (1890)) in volatile memory (1832), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1832), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (1834). According to one embodiment, the processor (1820) may include a main processor (1821) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1823) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (1801) includes a main processor (1821) and an auxiliary processor (1823), the auxiliary processor (1823) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1821) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (1823) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1821) or as part thereof.

[0121] The auxiliary processor (1823) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (1801) (e.g., display module (1860), sensor module (1876), or communication module (1890)) on behalf of the main processor (1821) while the main processor (1821) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1821) while the main processor (1821) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1823) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (1880) or communication module (1890)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1823) (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 (1801) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (1808)). 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.

[0122] The memory (1830) may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (1801) (e.g., a processor (1820) or a sensor module (1876)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., a program (1840)) and related commands. The memory (1830) may include volatile memory (1832) or non-volatile memory (1834).

[0123] The program (1840) may be stored as software in memory (1830) and may include, for example, an operating system (1842), middleware (1844), or an application (1846).

[0124] The input module (1850) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (1801) (e.g., processor (1820)) from outside the electronic device (1801) (e.g., user). The input module (1850) 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).

[0125] The sound output module (1855) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (1801). The sound output module (1855) 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.

[0126] The display module (1860) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (1801). The display module (1860) 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 (1860) 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.

[0127] The audio module (1870) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1870) can acquire sound through the input module (1850) or output sound through the sound output module (1855) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1802)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (1801).

[0128] The sensor module (1876) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (1801) (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 (1876) 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.

[0129] The interface (1877) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (1801) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1802)). According to one embodiment, the interface (1877) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0130] The connection terminal (1878) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1801) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1802)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1878) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0131] The haptic module (1879) 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 (1879) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0132] The camera module (1880) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1880) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0133] The power management module (1888) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1801). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1888) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0134] The battery (1889) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (1801). According to one embodiment, the battery (1889) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0135] The communication module (1890) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (1801) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1802), electronic device (1804), or server (1808)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1890) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (1820) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1890) may include a wireless communication module (1892) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (1894) (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 (1804) via a first network (1898) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (1899) (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 (1892) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (1801) within a communication network such as the first network (1898) or the second network (1899) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1896).

[0136] The wireless communication module (1892) 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 (1892) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (1892) 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 (1892) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1801), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1804)), or network system (e.g., second network (1899)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1892) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0137] An antenna module (1897) 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 (1897) 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 (1897) 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 (1898) or a second network (1899), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (1890). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1890) 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 (1897).

[0138] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1897) 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.

[0139] 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.

[0140] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1801) and an external electronic device (1804) through a server (1808) connected to a second network (1899). Each of the external electronic devices (1802, or 1804) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1801). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (1801) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (1802, 1804, or 1808). For example, if the electronic device (1801) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1801) 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 (1801). The electronic device (1801) 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 (1801) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1804) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1808) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1804) or server (1808) may be included within the second network (1899). The electronic device (1801) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0141] FIG. 19 is a block diagram (1900) of a display module (1860) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 19, the display module (1860) may include a display (1910) and a display driver IC (DDI) (1930) for controlling the display. The DDI (1930) may include an interface module (1931), a memory (1933) (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module (1935), or a mapping module (1937). The DDI (1930) may receive image information, for example, image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data, from another component of the electronic device 1801 through the interface module (1931). For example, according to one embodiment, image information may be received from a processor (1820) (e.g., a main processor (1821) (e.g., an application processor)) or an auxiliary processor (1823) (e.g., a graphics processing unit) that operates independently of the functions of the main processor (1821). The DDI (1930) may communicate with the touch circuit (1950) or sensor module (1876), etc., through the interface module (1931). Additionally, the DDI (1930) may store at least a portion of the received image information in memory (1933), for example, in frame units. The image processing module (1935) may perform preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) on at least a portion of the image data, for example, based at least on the characteristics of the image data or the characteristics of the display (1910). The mapping module (1937) generates voltage values ​​or current values ​​corresponding to the image data preprocessed or postprocessed through the image processing module (1835). It is possible.According to one embodiment, the generation of a voltage value or a current value may be performed, for example, based at least in part on the properties of the pixels of the display (1910) (e.g., an array of pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each subpixel). At least some pixels of the display (1910) are driven, for example, based at least in part on the voltage value or the current value, so that visual information (e.g., text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data can be displayed through the display (1910).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the display module (1860) may further include a touch circuit (1950). The touch circuit (1950) may include a touch sensor (1951) and a touch sensor IC (1953) for controlling the same. The touch sensor IC (1953) may control the touch sensor (1951) to detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific location on the display (1910), for example. For example, the touch sensor IC (1953) may detect a touch input or hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light intensity, resistance, or charge) for a specific location on the display (1910). The touch sensor IC (1953) may provide information regarding the detected touch input or hovering input (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) to the processor (1820). According to one embodiment, at least a part of the touch circuit (1950) (e.g., touch sensor IC (1953)) may be included as part of the display driver IC (1930) or the display (1910), or as part of another component (e.g., auxiliary processor (1823)) placed outside the display module (1860).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the display module (1860) may further include at least one sensor (e.g., fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, pressure sensor, or light sensor) of the sensor module (1876) or a control circuit for the same. In this case, the at least one sensor or the control circuit for the same may be embedded in a part of the display module (1860) (e.g., display (1910) or DDI (1930)) or a part of the touch circuit (1950). For example, if the sensor module (1876) embedded in the display module (1860) includes a biometric sensor (e.g., fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor may acquire biometric information (e.g., fingerprint image) associated with a touch input through a part of the display (1910). As another example, if a sensor module (1876) embedded in a display module (1860) includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor can obtain pressure information associated with a touch input through a part or the entire area of ​​the display (1910). According to one embodiment, the touch sensor (1951) or the sensor module (1876) may be placed between pixels of a pixel layer of the display (1910), or above or below the pixel layer.

[0144] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0145] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (100) may include: a housing (110) comprising a side wall (112) defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device (100); a display (120) seated on the housing (110) and defining at least a portion of the front (100A) of the electronic device (100); and an electronic component (680) disposed below the display (120) and mounted on a portion (116) of the side wall (112). The display (120) may include a plate (250) forming at least a portion of the back (120B) of the display (120). The plate (250) may include a first flat portion (751) extending inward from a portion of the edge of the plate (250); It may include a second flat portion (752) located further away from the front (100A) of the electronic device (100) relative to the first flat portion (751); and a transition portion (753) extending from the first flat portion (751) to the second flat portion (752) to form a groove (255) together with the first flat portion (751). The portion (116) of the side wall (112) on which the electronic component (680) is mounted may be at least partially disposed within the groove (255) of the plate (250).

[0146] In one embodiment, the display (120) may include a reflective sheet (240) disposed on the plate (250) and a light guide plate (230) disposed on the reflective sheet (240).

[0147] In one embodiment, the reflective sheet (240) may be placed on the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250).

[0148] In one embodiment, the reflective sheet (240) may be partially disposed within another groove defined by the transition portion (753) and the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250). The reflective sheet (240) may include a side edge facing the transition portion (753) of the plate (250). The light guide plate (230) may include a portion protruding from the side edge of the reflective sheet (240) so as to overlap the transition portion (753) of the plate (250).

[0149] In one embodiment, the side edge of the reflective sheet (240) may have an L shape, a U shape, or an angled U shape when viewed from above.

[0150] In one embodiment, the light guide plate (230) may include a first region (231) that overlaps the reflective sheet (240) and a second region (232) that extends from the first region (231) and overlaps the transition portion (753) of the plate (250).

[0151] In one embodiment, the density of the pattern formed in the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may be higher than the density of the pattern formed in the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230).

[0152] In one embodiment, the display (120) may include a frame (270) disposed on the plate (250); a display panel disposed on the frame (270); and a window (221) disposed on the display panel and defining at least a portion of the front surface (100A) of the electronic device (100). The reflective sheet (240) and the light guide plate (230) may be disposed within the frame (270).

[0153] In one embodiment, the frame (270) may include a first portion disposed on the first flat portion (751) of the plate (250); a second portion disposed on the second flat portion (752) of the plate (250); and a third portion extending along the transition portion (753) from the first portion to the second portion. The thickness of the first portion may be greater than the thickness of the second portion.

[0154] In one embodiment, the display (120) may include a light source (1760) disposed within the frame (270). The frame (270) may include a wall portion (1772) having an inner surface (1772A) facing the interior of the frame (270). On the inner surface (1772A) of the wall portion (1772), a protruding pattern may be formed configured to regulate the light path received from the light source (1760).

[0155] In one embodiment, the side wall (112) may include a first portion (114) on which an edge portion of the display (120) is seated; and a second portion (116) protruding inwardly from the first portion (114) of the side wall (112) into the housing (110). The portion (116) of the side wall (112) on which the electronic component (680) is mounted may be the second portion (116) of the side wall (112).

[0156] In one embodiment, the housing (110) may include a hole (115) penetrating the first portion (114) of the side wall (112) and the second portion (116) of the side wall (112). The electronic component (680) may be mounted on the second portion (116) of the side wall (112) so as to be aligned with the hole (115) and configured to be coupled with an external connector inserted into the hole (115).

[0157] In one embodiment, the electronic component (680) may be a USB connector.

[0158] In one embodiment, the transition portion (753) of the plate (250) may include: a third flat portion (753c) inclined at a specified angle with respect to the first flat portion (751) and the second flat portion (752); a first transition portion (753a) extending from the third flat portion (753c) to the first flat portion (751) with a specified radius of curvature; and a second transition portion (753b) extending from the third flat portion (753c) to the second flat portion (752) with a specified radius of curvature.

[0159] In one embodiment, the specified angle may be 30 to 60 degrees.

[0160] In one embodiment, the specified radius of curvature of the first transition part (753a) or the specified radius of curvature of the second transition part (753b) may be 0.1 mm to 3.0 mm.

[0161] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (100) may include: a housing (110) comprising a side wall (112) defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device (100); a display (120) seated on the housing (110) and defining at least a portion of the front (100A) of the electronic device (100); and an electronic component (680) disposed below the display (120) and mounted on a portion (116) of the side wall (112). The display (120) may include a plate (250) forming at least a portion of the back (120B) of the display (120). The edge of the plate (250) may include a first part, a second part, and a third part extending from the first part to the second part. The plate (250) may include a first part (252) forming the third part; and may include a second part (254) that surrounds the first part (252) to form the first part and the second part. The plate (250) may include a groove (255) formed by the second part (254) of the plate (250) being recessed from the first part (252) of the plate (250) toward the front (100A) of the electronic device (100). The portion (116) of the side wall (112) on which the electronic component (680) is mounted may be at least partially disposed within the groove (255) of the plate (250).

[0162] In one embodiment, the display (120) may include a reflective sheet (240) disposed on the plate (250) and a light guide plate (230) disposed on the reflective sheet (240). The reflective sheet (240) is disposed on the second portion (254) of the plate (250), and the reflective sheet (240) may include a notched area (n) along the edge of the first portion (252) of the plate (250).

[0163] In one embodiment, the light guide plate (230) may include a first region (231) that overlaps the second portion (254) of the plate (250); and a second region (232) that overlaps the first portion (252) of the plate (250).

[0164] In one embodiment, the density of the pattern formed in the second region (232) of the light guide plate (230) may be higher than the density of the pattern formed in the first region (231) of the light guide plate (230).

[0165] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a housing (110) comprising a side wall (112) defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device (100); a display (120) seated on the housing (110) and defining at least a portion of the front (100A) of the electronic device (100); and an electronic component (680) disposed below the display (120) and mounted on a portion (116) of the side wall (112). The back surface (120B) of the display (120) may include a first flat portion (751) extending inward from a portion of the edge of the back surface (120B) to the back surface (120B); and a second flat portion (752) located further away from the front (100A) of the electronic device (100) relative to the first flat portion (751). and may include a transition portion (753) that extends from the first flat portion (751) to the second flat portion (752) to form a groove (255) together with the first flat portion (751). The portion (116) of the side wall (112) on which the electronic component (680) is mounted may be at least partially disposed within the groove (255) of the (120B).

[0166] In one embodiment, the display (120) may include a plate (250) that forms at least a portion of the back surface (120B) and includes the first flat portion (751), the second flat portion (752), and the transition portion (753).

[0167] 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.

[0168] 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 component (e.g., the first) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., the second), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationally," it means that said component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0169] 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).

[0170] Various embodiments of this document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (1840)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (1836) or external memory (1838)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (1801)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (1820)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (1801)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-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.

[0171] 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 distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0172] 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.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, A housing comprising a sidewall defining at least a portion of the side of the electronic device; A display seated on the above housing and defining at least a portion of the front of the electronic device; and It includes an electronic component positioned below the above display and mounted on a portion of the side wall, The back of the above display is, A first flat portion extending inward from a part of the edge of the back surface; A second flat portion located further from the front of the electronic device relative to the first flat portion; and It includes a transition portion that extends from the first flat portion to the second flat portion and forms a groove together with the first flat portion, and The portion of the side wall on which the electronic component is mounted is at least partially disposed within the groove of the back surface, Electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, The above display comprises a plate forming at least a portion of the back surface and including the first flat portion, the second flat portion, and the transition portion. Electronic device.

3. In Claim 2, The above display comprises a reflective sheet disposed on the plate and a light guide plate disposed on the reflective sheet. Electronic device.

4. In Claim 3, The above reflective sheet is disposed on the second flat portion of the plate, Electronic device.

5. In claim 3 or claim 4, The above reflective sheet is at least partially disposed within another groove defined by the above transition portion and the above second flat portion of the plate, and The above reflective sheet includes a side edge facing the transition portion of the plate, and The light guide plate includes a portion protruding from the side edge of the reflective sheet so as to overlap with the transition portion of the plate. Electronic device.

6. In Claim 5, The side edge of the above-mentioned reflective sheet has an L shape, a U shape, or an angled U shape when viewed from above. Electronic device.

7. In any one of claims 3 to 6, The light guide plate comprises a first region that overlaps the reflective sheet and a second region that extends from the first region and overlaps the transition portion of the plate. Electronic device.

8. In Claim 7, The density of the pattern formed in the second region of the light guide plate is higher than the density of the pattern formed in the first region of the light guide plate. Electronic device.

9. In any one of claims 3 to 8, The above display is: A frame placed on the above plate; A display panel disposed on the above frame; and It includes a window disposed on the display panel and defining at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device, The above reflective sheet and the above light guide plate are disposed within the frame, Electronic device.

10. In Claim 9, The above frame is, A first portion disposed on the first flat portion of the above plate; A second portion disposed on the second flat portion of the above plate; and It includes a third portion extending along the transition portion from the first portion to the second portion, and The thickness of the first part is greater than the thickness of the second part. Electronic device.

11. In claim 9 or claim 10, The above display includes a light source disposed within the frame, and The above frame includes a wall portion having an inner surface facing the interior of the frame, and On the inner surface of the above wall portion, a protruding pattern is formed, configured to regulate the light path received from the light source. Electronic device.

12. In any one of claims 1 to 11, The above side wall is, A first portion on which the edge portion of the above display is seated; and It includes a second portion protruding inwardly from the first portion of the above-mentioned side wall into the housing, and The portion of the side wall on which the electronic component is mounted is the second portion of the side wall, Electronic device.

13. In Claim 12, The above housing includes a hole penetrating the first portion of the side wall and the second portion of the side wall, and The above electronic component is mounted on the second portion of the side wall so as to be aligned with the hole, and is configured to be coupled with an external connector inserted into the hole. Electronic device.

14. In Claim 13, The above electronic component is a USB connector, Electronic device.

15. In any one of claims 1 to 14, The above transition part of the above plate is: A third flat portion inclined at a specified angle with respect to the first flat portion and the second flat portion; A first transition section extending from the third flat section to the first flat section to have a specified radius of curvature; and A second transition portion extending from the third flat portion to the second flat portion to have a specified radius of curvature, Electronic device.

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