WO2021235680A1 - 펜 입력 장치를 포함하는 전자 장치 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including a pen input device.
- Pen input devices previously required only for specific purposes, are expanding their role as new tools as they become more sophisticated and feature-rich.
- the pen input device may be attached or detached to an electronic device such as a smart phone.
- a pen input device attached to the electronic device may have an electromagnetic effect on the antenna device.
- the antenna device transmits or receives a high frequency signal such as millimeter wave
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a pen input device for reducing deterioration in antenna radiation performance due to the pen input device.
- an electronic device includes a housing including a conductive portion and a first non-conductive portion connected to the conductive portion, an antenna structure positioned inside the housing, a first surface, the first A printed circuit board comprising a second side facing away from the side, and at least one antenna element positioned on or within the interior of the printed circuit board closer to the first side than to the second side.
- the input device includes a second non-conductive portion at least partially overlapping the first non-conductive portion, wherein at least a portion of the at least one antenna element overlaps the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion can be
- a pen input device attached to an electronic device may be electromagnetically coupled to an antenna to change or extend coverage.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3 and 4 are perspective views of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG 5 is a plan view of a host device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of an electronic device in a state in which a pen input device is attached to a host device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7 and 8 are perspective views of the antenna module of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11A, 11B, or 11C are cross-sectional views taken along line B-B' in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, or 12E are cross-sectional views taken along line B-B′ in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 13A or 13B are cross-sectional views taken along line AA′ in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to another exemplary embodiment.
- 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to another exemplary embodiment.
- 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B′ in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 16A is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' in the electronic device of FIG. 6 according to another exemplary embodiment.
- 16B, 16C, 16D, or 16E is a view of the electronic device of FIG. 16A as viewed in the +z-axis direction.
- 17 is a plan view of an electronic device in a state in which a pen input device is attached to a host device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 18 is a plan view of an electronic device in a state in which a pen input device is attached to a host device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 19 is a plan view of an electronic device in a state in which a pen input device is attached to a host device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input device 150 , a sound output device 155 , a display device 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176 , interface 177 , haptic module 179 , camera module 180 , power management module 188 , battery 189 , communication module 190 , subscriber identification module 196 , or antenna module 197 . ) may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).
- the sensor module 176 eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor
- the processor 120 executes software (eg, the program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be loaded into the volatile memory 132 , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, the program 140
- the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
- the volatile memory 132 may be loaded into the volatile memory 132 , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor 121 . , a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .
- a main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor
- the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .
- the auxiliary processor 123 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. have.
- the memory 130 may store, for example, various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 .
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input device 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output device 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
- the display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device.
- the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch. .
- the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input device 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . The sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- an external electronic device eg, a sound output device 155
- the sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 includes a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor. , or an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the interface 177 may include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the connection terminal 178 may include an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
- the haptic module 179 may include a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 may capture a still image or a moving image.
- the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- the battery 189 may include a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
- the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication through the established communication channel.
- the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- a wireless communication module 192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
- a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or It may communicate with an external electronic device via a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
- a computer network eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN.
- These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other.
- the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be identified and authenticated.
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is selected from a plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through at least one selected antenna.
- other components eg, RFIC
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- GPIO general purpose input and output
- SPI serial peripheral interface
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
- Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
- all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
- the one or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device may have various types of devices.
- the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a smart phone
- a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a camera e.g., a portable medical device
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
- 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 Each of the phrases such as “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof.
- Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other such components, and refer to the component in another aspect (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
- One (eg, first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When mentioned, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
- a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101).
- a machine eg, electronic device 101
- the processor eg, the processor 120
- the device eg, the electronic device 101
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
- the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
- a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
- the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly, online between smartphones (eg: smartphones).
- a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
- each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities.
- one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram 200 of an electronic device 101 for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 101 includes a first communication processor 212 , a second communication processor 214 , a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 222 , a second RFIC 224 , and a third RFIC 226 , fourth RFIC 228 , first radio frequency front end (RFFE) 232 , second RFFE 234 , first antenna module 242 , second antenna module 244 , or antenna (248).
- the electronic device 101 may further include a processor 120 and a memory 130 .
- the network 199 may include a first network 292 and a second network 294 . According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include at least one component among the components illustrated in FIG.
- the network 199 may further include at least one other network.
- a first communication processor 212 , a second communication processor 214 , a first RFIC 222 , a second RFIC 224 , a fourth RFIC 228 , a first RFFE 232 , and the second RFFE 234 may form at least a part of the wireless communication module 192 .
- the fourth RFIC 228 may be omitted or may be included as a part of the third RFIC 226 .
- the first communication processor 212 may support establishment of a communication channel of a band to be used for wireless communication with the first network 292 and legacy network communication through the established communication channel.
- the first network may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), third generation (3G), fourth generation (4G), or long term evolution (LTE) network.
- the second communication processor 214 establishes a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network 294, and 5G network communication through the established communication channel can support
- the second network 294 may be a fifth generation (5G) network defined by 3GPP.
- the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 is configured to correspond to another designated band (eg, about 6 GHz or less) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network 294 . It is possible to support the establishment of a communication channel, and 5G network communication through the established communication channel.
- the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package.
- the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor 120 , the coprocessor 123 , or the communication module 190 . have.
- the first RFIC 222 when transmitting, transmits a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 to about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in the first network 292 (eg, a legacy network). can be converted to a radio frequency (RF) signal of Upon reception, an RF signal is obtained from a first network 292 (eg, a legacy network) via an antenna (eg, a first antenna module 242 ), and via an RFFE (eg, a first RFFE 232 ). It can be preprocessed. The first RFIC 222 may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the first communication processor 212 .
- RF radio frequency
- the second RFIC 224 when transmitting, transmits the baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 to the second network 294 (eg, a 5G network). It can be converted into an RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Sub6 RF signal) of the Sub6 band (eg, about 6 GHz or less).
- 5G Sub6 RF signal RF signal
- a 5G Sub6 RF signal is obtained from a second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, second antenna module 244 ), and RFFE (eg, second RFFE 234 ) can be pre-processed.
- the second RFIC 224 may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by a corresponding one of the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 .
- the third RFIC 226 transmits the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 to the RF of the 5G Above6 band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second network 294 (eg, 5G network). It can be converted into a signal (hereinafter referred to as 5G Above6 RF signal).
- a 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and pre-processed via a third RFFE 236 .
- the third RFIC 226 may convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the second communication processor 214 .
- the third RFFE 236 may be formed as part of the third RFIC 226 .
- the electronic device 101 may include the fourth RFIC 228 separately from or as at least a part of the third RFIC 226 .
- the fourth RFIC 228 converts the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 into an RF signal (hereinafter, IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz). After conversion, the IF signal may be transmitted to the third RFIC 226 .
- the third RFIC 226 may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal.
- a 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and converted into an IF signal by a third RFIC 226 .
- the fourth RFIC 228 may convert the IF signal into a baseband signal for processing by the second communication processor 214 .
- the first RFIC 222 and the second RFIC 224 may be implemented as a single chip or at least a part of a single package.
- the first RFFE 232 and the second RFFE 234 may be implemented as at least a part of a single chip or a single package.
- at least one of the first antenna module 242 and the second antenna module 244 may be omitted or may be combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a plurality of corresponding bands.
- the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248 may be disposed on the same substrate to form the third antenna module 246 .
- the wireless communication module 192 or the processor 120 may be disposed on the first substrate (eg, main PCB).
- the third RFIC 226 is located in a partial area (eg, the bottom surface) of the second substrate (eg, sub PCB) that is separate from the first substrate, and the antenna 248 is located in another partial region (eg, the top surface). is disposed, the third antenna module 246 may be formed.
- a high-frequency band eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz
- the electronic device 101 may improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network 294 (eg, a 5G network).
- the antenna 248 may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that may be used for beamforming.
- the third RFIC 226 may include, for example, as part of the third RFFE 236 , a plurality of phase shifters 238 corresponding to a plurality of antenna elements.
- each of the plurality of phase shifters 238 may transform the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a base station of a 5G network) through a corresponding antenna element. .
- each of the plurality of phase shifters 238 may convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal received from the outside through a corresponding antenna element into the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception through beamforming between the electronic device 101 and the outside.
- the second network 294 may be operated independently (eg, Stand-Alone (SA)) or connected to the first network 292 (eg, legacy network) (eg: Non-Stand Alone (NSA)).
- SA Stand-Alone
- legacy network eg: Non-Stand Alone
- the 5G network may have only an access network (eg, 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (eg, next generation core (NGC)).
- RAN radio access network
- NG RAN next generation RAN
- NGC next generation core
- the electronic device 101 may access an external network (eg, the Internet) under the control of a core network (eg, evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network.
- EPC evolved packed core
- Protocol information for communication with a legacy network eg, LTE protocol information
- protocol information for communication with a 5G network eg, New Radio (NR) protocol information
- NR New Radio
- 3 and 4 are perspective views of an electronic device 30 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 30 may include a host device 300 and a pen input device 400 detachable from the host device 300 . According to various embodiments, the electronic device 30 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
- the host device 300 may include, for example, a first housing 310 that forms an exterior.
- the first housing 310 may include a front surface 310A, a rear surface 310B, and a side surface 310C surrounding a space between the front surface 310A and the rear surface 310B.
- the first housing 310 may refer to a structure forming at least a portion of the front surface 310A, the rear surface 310B, and the side surface 310C.
- the front surface 310A may be formed by a substantially transparent front plate 302 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) at least in part.
- the rear surface 310B may be formed by a substantially opaque rear surface plate 311 .
- the back plate 311 may be formed, for example, by coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing.
- the side surface 310C is coupled to the front plate 302 and the back plate 311 and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) 318 comprising a metal and/or a polymer.
- the back plate 311 and the side bezel structure 318 may be integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).
- the host device 300 may include a display 301 , an audio module, a sensor module, camera modules 312 and 313 , key input devices 317 , or a connector hole 308 . have. In some embodiments, the host device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input devices 317 ) or additionally include other components.
- the display 301 may be visually exposed through, for example, the front plate 302 .
- the display 301 may be visually exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate 302 .
- the edge of the display 301 may be formed to be substantially the same as an adjacent outer shape of the front plate 302 .
- the distance between the periphery of the display 301 and the periphery of the front plate 302 may be substantially the same.
- a recess or opening is formed in a part of a screen display area (eg, an active area) of the display 301 , and an audio module (eg, a speaker) is formed.
- an audio module eg, a speaker
- a sensor module eg, proximity sensor, or biometric sensor
- a camera module may be positioned in alignment with the recess or opening.
- an audio module, a sensor module, or a camera module may be positioned adjacent to the rear surface of the screen display area of the display 301 .
- the display 301 includes a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer detecting the magnetic field type pen input device 400 ; They may be combined or placed adjacent to each other.
- the audio module may include a microphone hole (not shown) and/or speaker holes 307 .
- a microphone for acquiring an external sound may be disposed therein, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of the sound.
- the audio module may include a receiver hole for a call.
- the speaker holes 307 and the microphone hole may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker holes 307 (eg, a piezo speaker).
- the sensor module may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the host device 300 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor module may include a proximity sensor that generates a signal regarding the proximity of an external object based on light passing through a partial area of the front surface 310A of the first housing 310 .
- the sensor module includes various biometric sensors such as a fingerprint sensor and an HRM sensor for detecting biometric information based on light passing through a partial region of the front surface 310A or the rear surface 310B.
- the host device 300 includes various other sensor modules, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor. , or at least one of an illuminance sensor.
- a gesture sensor for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor.
- a gyro sensor for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity
- the camera modules 312 , 313 may include, for example, a camera device 312 , and/or a flash 313 .
- the camera device 312 and the flash 313 may be disposed on the second surface 310B of the first housing 310 .
- the camera device 312 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- the flash 313 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
- two or more lenses (eg, infrared cameras, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the host device 300 .
- the camera modules may further include a camera device that generates an image signal based on light passing through a partial area of the front surface 310A of the first housing 310 .
- the key input devices 317 may be disposed on the side surface 310C of the first housing 310 .
- the host device 300 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 317 and the not included key input devices 317 are soft keys on the display 301 . etc. may be implemented in other forms.
- the key input device may include a sensor module (not shown) disposed on the rear surface 310B of the first housing 310 .
- the connector hole 308 may be positioned to correspond to a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device.
- the connector may transmit/receive an audio signal to/from an external device.
- the pen input device 400 may be detachably attached to the first housing 310 of the host device 300 .
- the pen input device 400 may be detachably attached to the rear surface 310B of the first housing 310 .
- the rear surface 310B may include a pen attachment area (not shown) to which the pen input device 400 can be attached.
- the pen attachment area may be provided to be visually distinguishable from the rear surface 310B.
- the pen input device 400 may be implemented using an electromagnetic induction method (eg, an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) method).
- EMR electro-magnetic resonance
- the pen input device 400 may include a resonance circuit, and the resonance circuit may be interlocked with an electromagnetic induction panel disposed inside the first housing 310 .
- the pen input device 400 may be implemented using an active electrical stylus (AES) method or an electric coupled resonance (ECR) method.
- AES active electrical stylus
- ECR electric coupled resonance
- the pen input device 400 may be attached to the host device 300 using a magnetic material.
- the pen input device 400 may be attached to the host device 300 due to an attractive force between the magnetic material included in the pen input device 400 and the magnetic material included in the host device 300 .
- the pen input device 400 may be attached to the host device 300 in various other ways. For example (not shown), a method of inserting the pen input device 400 into the first housing 310 may be provided.
- the method of attaching and detaching the pen input device 400 to the front surface 310A or the side surface 310C is not limited to the method of attaching and detaching the pen input apparatus 400 to the rear surface 310B.
- the bezel area 310D may be used as the pen attachment area.
- the bezel area 310D is a portion of the front surface 310A in which the display 301 is not expanded, and may, for example, enclose the display 301 when viewed from the top of the front surface 310A.
- 5 is a plan view of a host device 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 6 is a plan view of the electronic device 30 in a state in which the pen input device 400 is attached to the host device 300 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the rear plate 311 may include a first area 501 and a second area 502 .
- the second area 502 may include an area to which the pen input device 400 is attached, and the first area 501 is a portion of the rear plate 311 except for the second area 502 . It may contain areas.
- the second region 502 is at least formed by the pen input device 400 when viewed from above the rear surface 310B with the pen input device 400 attached to the second region 502 . Some may be covered.
- the first area 501 may not overlap the pen input apparatus 400 when viewed from the top of the rear surface 310B while the pen input apparatus 400 is attached to the second area 502 .
- the second region 502 may include an opening 512 formed in the back plate 311 .
- the second region 502 may be a non-conductive region 520 in which a non-conductive material is filled in the opening 512 .
- the second region 502 may include a first non-conductive portion (or first non-conductive region) 540 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 may be formed of a non-conductive material (eg, a polymer).
- a region excluding the first non-conductive portion 540 in the second region 502 may be formed of a conductive material (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium).
- the second region 502 may be formed of a non-conductive material.
- the first non-conductive portion 540 may be a radio frequency window area.
- the first non-conductive portion 540 may overlap at least a portion of the antenna module 500 disposed in the internal space of the host device 300 when viewed from above the rear plate 311 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 may overlap at least a portion of the antenna array included in the antenna module 500 when viewed from the top of the rear plate 311 .
- the radio wave related to the frequency signal may propagate through the first non-conductive portion 540 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 may secure coverage while reducing the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 from being deteriorated by the rear plate 311 .
- the first region 501 may include a conductive material (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium) or a non-conductive material.
- the first region 501 may include a conductive region 510 .
- the region 520 in which the opening 512 formed in the second region 502 is filled with a non-conductive material may include the first non-conductive portion 540 .
- the opening 512 formed in the second region 502 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 5 and may be implemented in various other shapes or sizes. According to some embodiments, the opening 512 formed in the second region 502 may be implemented in a shape corresponding to the first non-conductive portion 540 . According to various embodiments, the shape of the first region 501 and/or the second region 502 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 5 or 6 and may vary.
- the first housing 310 has a first side 541 and a second side 542 located opposite to each other, and a third side 543 and a fourth side located opposite to each other. (544).
- first side 541 and second side 542 can be substantially parallel
- third side 543 and fourth side 544 can be substantially parallel.
- the first side 541 or the second side 542 may be perpendicular to the third side 543 or the fourth side 544 .
- the second region 502 is, for example, elongated in a direction (eg, -y-axis direction) from the first side surface 541 to the second side surface 542 along the shape of the pen input device 400 .
- the second region 502 may be located closer to the first side 543 than the second side 544 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 eg, the RF window region
- the first non-conductive portion 540 (eg, the RF window region) of the second region 502 is located inside the first housing 310 when viewed from above the rear surface 310B.
- the antenna module 500 (eg, the third antenna module 246 of FIG. 2 ) may overlap at least partially.
- the antenna module 500 may have directivity capable of concentrating electromagnetic waves in a specific direction or transmitting/receiving waves.
- the antenna module 500 may include an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements. By the beamforming system, the antenna module 500 may form a beam pattern (or antenna radiation pattern) in which beams (or lobes) formed from a plurality of antenna elements of an antenna array are combined. .
- the beam pattern is an effective area in which the antenna array can radiate or sense electromagnetic waves, and may be formed by combining radiated powers of a plurality of antenna elements of the antenna array.
- the beam pattern may include a main beam (or main lobe) in a direction of maximum radiation (boresight).
- the main beam refers to a beam radiating a relatively large amount of energy
- the antenna module 500 may substantially transmit and/or receive a frequency signal through the main beam.
- the antenna module 500 may form a main beam in a direction toward the rear surface 310B (eg, a -z axis direction in FIG. 4 ).
- the main beam of the antenna module 500 may be directed toward the first non-conductive portion 540 included in the second region 502, and the first non-conductive portion 540 has a rear plate 311 on the main beam. impact can be reduced.
- the antenna array of the antenna module 500 may at least partially overlap the first non-conductive portion 540 .
- the conductive portion of the rear plate 311 is overlapped with the antenna module 500 by replacing the first non-conductive portion 540, the conductive portion may cause deformation or distortion of the beam pattern or the antenna module ( 500) may block or interfere with the propagation of radio waves radiated from it.
- the first non-conductive portion 540 reduces the effect of the rear plate 311 on the radio wave radiated from the antenna module 500 to reduce the deformation or distortion of the beam pattern or to increase the coverage (communication range). can make it possible to obtain.
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may not be substantially affected by the first non-conductive portion 540 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may be in a critical range of the performance security level.
- the dielectric constant of the first non-conductive part 540 is lower, the influence of the first non-conductive part 540 on the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 can be reduced, and in consideration of this, the first non-conductive part 540 is It can be formed of various materials.
- the first non-conductive portion 540 may include a polymer material.
- the shape of the first non-conductive portion 540 Tuning based on various parameters such as width or thickness), or separation distance between first non-conductive portion 540 and antenna module 500 (eg thickness of an air gap) may be performed.
- the thickness of the first non-conductive portion 540 may be reduced.
- the non-conductive region 520 of the second region 502 may be connected to the conductive region 510 of the first region 501 .
- the non-conductive region 520 may be filled in the opening 512 of the second region 502 to improve aesthetics and prevent foreign substances such as water or dust from entering through the opening 512 .
- the surface of the non-conductive region 520 and the surface of the conductive region 510 may be smoothly connected to form the rear surface 310B.
- the non-conductive region 520 may further include a portion extending into the first housing 310 and coupled to the rear plate 311 .
- the conductive region 510 of the first region 501 may be replaced with a non-conductive material of a material different from that of the non-conductive region 520 of the second region 502 .
- the pen attachment area 530 to which the pen input device 400 is attached is formed to be elongated along the shape of the pen input device 400 and overlaps with the surrounding area. By being visually distinguished, a user experience of the pen attachment area 530 provided for the pen input device 400 may be improved.
- the pen attachment area 530 may be formed on the back surface 310B in various ways such as printing and provided visually. According to another exemplary embodiment, the pen attachment area 530 may be formed in the form of a recess for disposing the pen input device 400 . According to some embodiments, the pen attachment region 530 may include a non-conductive material, and at least a portion of the pen attachment region 530 may be included in the first non-conductive portion 540 (eg, an RF window region). have.
- a portion of the pen input device 400 in a state in which the pen input device 400 is attached to the pen attachment region 530 , is a non-conductive section that does not include a conductive material and is formed on the rear surface 310B. It may overlap the first non-conductive portion 540 when viewed from above.
- the pen input device 400 may include a second non-conductive portion (or second non-conductive region) 600 forming the non-conductive section.
- the plurality of antenna elements of the antenna module 500 are attached to the rear plate 311 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 and the second non-conductive portion 600 of the pen input device 400 may overlap the first non-conductive portion 540 and the second non-conductive portion 600 of the pen input device 400 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 and the second non-conductive portion 600 are aligned in a direction in which the main beam of the antenna module 500 is radiated. They may be positioned overlapping each other.
- the plurality of antenna elements of the antenna module 500 may have first non-conductive properties.
- the portion 540 and at least a portion of the second non-conductive portion 600 may overlap.
- the second non-conductive portion 600 may be disposed in a direction in which the main beam of the antenna module 500 is radiated, thereby reducing the influence of the pen input device 400 on a signal radiated from the antenna module 500 .
- the conductive material may cause deformation or distortion of a beam pattern or propagation of a signal radiated from the antenna module 500 . may block or interfere with
- the second non-conductive portion 600 disposed in the direction in which the main beam of the antenna module 500 is radiated can reduce the effect of the pen input device 400 on the radio wave radiated from the antenna module 500 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may not be substantially affected by the second non-conductive portion 600 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may be in a critical range of the performance security level.
- the dielectric constant of the second non-conductive portion 600 is lower, the effect of the second non-conductive portion 600 on the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 can be reduced, and in consideration of this, the second non-conductive portion 600 is It can be formed of various materials.
- the second non-conductive portion 600 when the dielectric constant of the second non-conductive portion 600 makes it difficult to secure the radiation performance of the antenna module 500, in order to secure the radiation performance, the second non-conductive portion 600 is included. Tuning may be performed based on various parameters, such as at least a portion of the shape, or the spatial positional relationship between the second non-conductive portion 600 and the antenna module 500 . The second non-conductive portion 600 formed through such tuning may ensure the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 while the pen input device 400 is attached to the host device 300 .
- FIG. 7 and 8 are perspective views of the antenna module 500 of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment.
- the antenna module 350 may include an antenna structure 710 , a second wireless communication circuit 720 , or a second power management circuit 730 .
- the antenna module 500 may be, for example, the third antenna module 246 of FIG. 2 .
- the antenna structure 710 may include a second printed circuit board 800 on which the antenna array 810 is disposed.
- the second printed circuit board 800 may include a first surface 801 and a second surface 802 facing in a direction opposite to the first surface 801 .
- the antenna array 810 includes a plurality of antenna elements ( 811, 812, 813, 814).
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , 814 may be, for example, the antenna 248 of FIG. 2 .
- the plurality of antenna elements 821 , 822 , 823 , and 824 may have substantially the same shape and may be disposed at regular intervals. As another example, the plurality of antenna elements 821 , 822 , 823 , and 824 may transmit and/or receive signals of substantially the same frequency band.
- the second printed circuit board 800 may include a plurality of conductive layers (eg, a plurality of conductive pattern layers) and a plurality of non-conductive layers (eg, insulating layers) alternately stacked with the plurality of conductive layers.
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may be implemented, for example, by at least some of the plurality of conductive layers. According to various embodiments, the number or positions of antenna elements included in the antenna array 810 may vary without being limited to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7 .
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may operate as a patch antenna.
- the shapes of the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may be varied without being limited to the circular shape according to the embodiment of FIG. 7 .
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may be formed in a square or oval shape.
- the antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , or 814 are located on different layers of the second printed circuit board 800 and include a plurality of conductive parts (eg, conductive parts) overlapping each other.
- the antenna element 811 , 812 , 813 , or 814 may be formed in a single-layer structure included in the second printed circuit board 800 .
- the number or positions of the antenna arrays may vary without being limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 .
- the antenna module 500 may further include an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements operating as a dipole antenna.
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may operate as an antenna other than a patch antenna or a dipole antenna.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 may be disposed on the second surface 802 of the second printed circuit board 800 through a conductive bonding member such as solder.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 may connect the plurality of antenna elements 811 through wires (eg, an electrical path made of a conductive pattern or via) included in the second printed circuit board 800 . , 812, 813, 814) may be electrically connected.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 may be disposed on a printed circuit board other than the second printed circuit board 800 .
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 may be a radio frequency integrate circuit (RFIC) (eg, the third RFIC 226 of FIG. 2 ).
- RFIC radio frequency integrate circuit
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may be fed directly or indirectly from the second wireless communication circuit 720 to operate as an antenna radiator.
- the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 may include a dummy element (eg, a dummy antenna or a dummy patch), or a conductive patch. )) can be used.
- the dummy element may be physically separated from other conductive elements in an electrically floating state.
- the antenna module 500 when viewed from above the first surface 801, overlaps at least partially with the plurality of antenna elements 811, 812, 813, 814 and includes the plurality of antenna elements 811, 812, 813, 814. ) and a plurality of physically separated feed antenna elements (not shown) may be included.
- the plurality of feed antenna elements are electrically connected to the second wireless communication circuit 720 , and the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 are indirectly fed from the plurality of feed antenna elements to operate as an antenna radiator. can do.
- the antenna structure 710 is a ground plane (or ground layer) (not shown) implemented with at least a portion of a plurality of conductive layers included in the second printed circuit board 800 . city) may be included.
- the ground plane may be disposed between the antenna array 810 and the second surface 802 , and may at least partially overlap the antenna array 810 when viewed from the top of the first surface 801 .
- the antenna module 500 may further include an antenna array operating as a dipole antenna.
- the ground plane included in the second printed circuit board 800 may not overlap the antenna array operating as a dipole antenna.
- the second power management circuit 730 may be disposed on the second side 802 of the second printed circuit board 800 through a conductive bonding member such as solder.
- the second power management circuit 730 may be disposed on a printed circuit board other than the second printed circuit board 800 (eg, the first printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 9 ).
- the second power management circuit 730 is connected to the second wireless communication circuit 720 or the second printed circuit through wires (eg, an electrical path made of a conductive pattern or via) included in the second printed circuit board 800 . It may be electrically connected to various other elements (eg, connectors, passive elements) disposed on the substrate 800 .
- the second power management circuit 730 may be a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the antenna module 500 is a shielding member 740 disposed on the second side 802 to surround at least one of the second wireless communication circuit 720 and/or the second power management circuit 730 . ) may be further included.
- the shielding member 740 may electromagnetically shield the second wireless communication circuit 720 and/or the second power management circuit 730 .
- the shielding member 740 may include a conductive member such as a shield can.
- the shielding member 740 may include a protective member such as urethane resin and a conductive paint such as an EMI paint applied to the outer surface of the protective member.
- the shielding member 740 may be implemented with various shielding sheets disposed to cover the second surface 802 .
- the antenna module 500 may further include a frequency adjustment circuit disposed on the second printed circuit board 800 .
- a frequency adjustment circuit such as a tuner or passive element may shift the impedance matching, or resonant frequency, to a specified frequency, or may shift the specified amount.
- the first surface 801 of the second printed circuit board 800 may face the first non-conductive portion 540 of the back plate 311 . 6 and 7 , in one embodiment, when viewed from above of the back plate 311 , at least a portion of the first face 801 of the second printed circuit board 800 is the first of the back plate 311 .
- the non-conductive portion 540 and the second non-conductive portion 600 of the pen input device 400 may overlap.
- the main beam formed through the antenna array 810 may be radiated in a direction toward which the first surface 801 faces.
- the radio wave related to the frequency signal transmits the first non-conductive portion 540 (eg, RF window region) and the second non-conductive portion 540 (eg, RF window region) disposed to overlap each other in the direction in which the main beam is emitted. 2 It may proceed through the non-conductive portion 600 .
- 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 30 may include a host device 300 and a pen input device 400 .
- the host device 300 includes a front plate 302 , a rear plate 311 , a display 301 , an electromagnetic induction panel 303 , a support member 330 , a first printed circuit board 340 , and an antenna module 500 . , a first magnetic material 361 , a second magnetic material 362 , or a third magnetic material 363 .
- a redundant description of some of the reference numerals in FIG. 9 or 10 will be omitted.
- the support member 330 is positioned between the front plate 302 and the back plate 311 , and may be connected to the side member 318 or integrally formed with the side member 318 .
- the support member 330 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and/or a non-metal material (eg, a polymer).
- the display 301 and the electromagnetic induction panel 303 may be disposed between the support member 330 and the front plate 302 .
- the first printed circuit board 340 may be disposed between the support member 330 and the rear plate 311 .
- Various elements may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 340 , such as, for example, a processor, a memory, and/or an interface.
- the electromagnetic induction panel 303 may be a panel for detecting an input of the pen input device 400 and may include, for example, a digitizer.
- the electromagnetic induction panel 303 may include a printed circuit board (eg, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) and/or a shielding sheet.
- the shielding sheet prevents interference between the components by electromagnetic fields generated from various components included in the host device 300, such as the display 301, the first printed circuit board 340, or the electromagnetic induction panel 303. can be prevented
- the shielding sheet blocks electromagnetic fields generated from the components, so that an input from the pen input device 400 can be accurately transmitted to a coil included in the electromagnetic induction panel 303 .
- the antenna module 500 may be positioned between the first printed circuit board 340 and the rear plate 311 . Although not shown, there may be a support structure for coupling between the antenna module 500 and the first printed circuit board 340 .
- the first surface 801 of the antenna module 500 may be disposed to face the rear plate 311 .
- the second printed circuit board 800 (eg, see FIG. 7 ) of the antenna module 500 may be substantially parallel to the first printed circuit board 340 .
- the second printed circuit board 800 (eg, see FIG. 7 ) of the antenna module 500 may be substantially parallel to the rear plate 311 .
- the pen input device 400 may be attached to the host device 300 due to an attractive force between the magnetic material included in the pen input device 400 and the magnetic body included in the host device 300 .
- the first magnetic body 361 , the second magnetic body 362 , or the third magnetic body 363 of the host device 300 may be positioned in a space between the rear plate 311 and the support member 330 .
- the first magnetic material 361 , the second magnetic material 362 , or the third magnetic material 363 may be disposed on the rear plate 311 .
- the first magnetic body 361 , the second magnetic body 362 , or the third magnetic body 363 may be disposed on a support structure (not shown) and may be positioned substantially close to the rear plate 311 .
- the pen input device 400 includes a second housing 410 , a pen tip sensor 420 , holders 431 and 432 , and a third printed circuit board 440 . ), a fourth magnetic material 461 , a fifth magnetic material 462 , a sixth magnetic material 463 , a battery 470 , or a button 480 .
- the second housing 410 may form at least a part of the exterior of the pen input device 400 , and may include, for example, a tubular housing (not shown) having a straight extension (hereinafter, referred to as a tubular housing).
- the second housing 410 is also referred to as a 'tubular housing').
- the tubular housing may be implemented in the form of a unibody including openings 411 and 412 on both sides, respectively.
- the second housing 410 may include a cover 413 that blocks one side opening 412 of the tubular housing.
- the pen input device 400 may include the pen tip sensor 420 , the third printed circuit board 440 , the fourth magnetic material 461 , the fifth magnetic material 462 , the sixth magnetic material 463 , or
- the battery 470 may be manufactured by forming an assembly coupled to the holders 431 and 432 , placing the assembly inside the tubular housing, and coupling the cover 413 to the tubular housing.
- the second housing 410 may be formed of various materials such as ceramics or polymers, and may be substantially rigid.
- the pen tip sensor 420 includes, for example, a pen tip 421 , serves as a pointer for indicating a position (or coordinates) of the pen input device 400 , and a pen pressure (pen). It can act as a pen pressure detector that detects pressure, or pressure sensitivity (eg, the amount of force you press to adjust the thickness of the line).
- One side of the second housing 410 may include an opening 411 and a shape tapered toward the opening 411 .
- the pen tip 421 may protrude outward through the opening 411 .
- the pen tip The sensor 420 may indicate a portion where a position signal and a pen pressure signal for the screen are generated.
- the processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
- the processor may receive the position signal and the pen pressure signal generated by the pen tip sensor 420 through the screen to determine the position (coordinate) and pen pressure of the user input on the screen.
- the pen tip sensor 420 may generate an angle signal, and the processor receives the angle signal from the pen tip sensor 420 through the screen to determine the angle of the pen input device 400 with respect to the screen.
- the pen tip sensor 420 may be implemented in various ways to generate a signal (eg, a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal) related to a user input on the screen.
- the pen tip sensor 420 when a user input is made to the screen of the host device 300 with the pen input device 400 , the pen tip sensor 420 receives energy from the screen to receive a signal (eg: a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal).
- the pen tip sensor 420 may operate in an electromagnetic induction method (eg, an EMR method), for example, a core 422 (eg, magnetic material or ferrite) connected to the pen tip 421 , and a core 422 . ) may include a coil 423 disposed in.
- EMR method electromagnetic induction method
- the electromagnetic induction panel 303 When alternating current is supplied to the electromagnetic induction panel 303 of the host device 300 , the electromagnetic induction panel 303 may form a magnetic field on the screen.
- a current may flow through the coil 423 of the pen tip sensor 420 by electromagnetic induction.
- a signal related to a user input on the screen eg, a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal
- the pen tip sensor 420 receives an electrostatic signal (eg, a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal) related to a user input on the screen by using the power of the battery 470 . It can also be implemented to create For example, the pen tip sensor 420 may generate an electrostatic signal (eg, a signal distinct from the user's hand or finger) regarding a user input (eg, AES method) by using the power of the battery 470 . . According to various embodiments, the pen tip sensor 420 may transmit or receive various communication signals such as an identification degree of the host device 300 through a screen.
- an electrostatic signal eg, a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal
- the pen tip sensor 420 may generate an electrostatic signal (eg, a signal distinct from the user's hand or finger) regarding a user input (eg, AES method) by using the power of the battery 470 .
- the pen tip sensor 420 may transmit or receive various communication signals such as an identification
- the pen tip sensor 420 may generate an electrostatic signal using the power of the battery 470 .
- the electrostatic induction panel 303 of the host device 300 may be omitted.
- the pen tip sensor 420 may be implemented in various other ways to generate a signal (eg, a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal) related to a user input on the screen.
- the pen tip 421 may move in a direction toward the battery 470 to press a pen pressure switch (not shown). .
- the pen input device 400 may generate a pen pressure signal based on a signal detected by the pen pressure switch.
- a change in capacitance may occur, and a pen pressure signal may be generated based on the change in capacitance. The change in capacitance may occur when the pen tip 421 moves toward the battery 470 .
- the third printed circuit board 440 may be positioned between, for example, the pen tip sensor 420 and the battery 470 , the pen tip sensor 420 and the battery 470 and the can be electrically connected.
- Various components supporting the pen input device 420 to perform a charging function, a communication function, and/or a sensor function may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 440 .
- various sensor modules such as a wireless communication module (eg, a Bluetooth communication module) or a motion sensor may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 440 .
- the pen tip sensor 420 may include a coil 423 that is implemented in an electromagnetic induction method and extends from one end to the other end, and one end and the other end of the coil 423 are a third printed circuit board 440 . can be electrically connected to.
- a first communication controller (not shown) configured to perform first wireless communication with the host device 300 through the pen tip sensor 420 may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 440 .
- the first communication controller may transmit a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle through the pen tip sensor 420 .
- a radio frequency signal related to the signal may be transmitted to the screen of the host device 300 .
- the pen tip sensor 420 When a user input is made to the screen of the host device 300 with the pen input device 400 , the pen tip sensor 420 receives a magnetic field emitted from the screen of the host device 300 to generate a current,
- the communication controller eg, EMR communication controller
- the communication controller generates a radio frequency signal related to a position signal, a pen pressure signal, and/or an angle signal through the pen tip sensor 420 using the generated current to generate the host device 300 . can be sent to the screen of
- the pen tip sensor 420 may be configured by a touch sensing circuit (eg, a touch sensor (TSP) of the display 301 ).
- a current can be generated by receiving a signal from the screen panel)).
- the first communication controller may generate a transmission signal through the pen tip sensor 420 using the generated current and transmit it to the host device 300 .
- the pen tip sensor 420 itself receives a signal coming out through the screen of the host device 300 to generate a current, and transmits a Tx signal using the generated current. It may be implemented to perform a first wireless communication to be transmitted to the host device 300 .
- the pen tip sensor 420 generates a current by using a signal emitted through the electromagnetic induction panel 303 or the touch sensing circuit of the display 301, and transmits a transmission signal using the generated current to the host device. It can be transmitted to (300).
- a second communication controller (not shown) configured to perform second wireless communication with the host device 300 through at least one antenna may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 440 .
- the at least one antenna may be disposed at various positions of the pen input device 400 , for example, disposed on the third printed circuit board 940 or disposed on the second housing 410 .
- the second wireless communication may include short-range communication, for example, Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication, or near field communication (NFC).
- BLE Bluetooth low energy
- NFC near field communication
- a signal from the motion sensor included in the pen input device 400 may be transmitted to the host device 300 through first wireless communication or second wireless communication.
- the battery 470 may be positioned to be spaced apart from the pen tip sensor 420 with the third printed circuit board 440 interposed therebetween.
- the battery 470 may supply power to at least one component of the pen input device 400 and may include, for example, a rechargeable secondary battery.
- the pen input device 400 may include an active area related to a charging function, a communication function, or a sensor function, and the active area may be driven using power of the battery 470 .
- the battery 470 may be electrically connected to the third printed circuit board 440 to supply power to the third printed circuit board 440 .
- the button 480 may be disposed on the second housing 410 and exposed to the outside. For example, when the button 480 is pressed by an external force, a signal may be generated due to the pressing by the button 480 in the push switch disposed on the third printed circuit board 440 .
- the input device included in the pen input device 420 may be implemented in various other ways. For example, the input device may be implemented based on various user input detection elements such as a pressure sensor, a touch sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor capable of detecting a user input.
- the button 480 may include a pressure sensor, a touch sensor, an optical sensor, a strain gauge, or a user input detection element based on a magnetic material.
- a power management controller (not shown) may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 440 .
- the power management controller may wirelessly receive power (or a charging signal) from the host device 300 to charge the battery 470 . have.
- the power management controller wirelessly receives a charging signal from the host device 300 through the pen tip sensor 420 to receive the battery 470 . can be charged.
- a magnetic field flowing through an antenna eg, a coil
- the power management controller may charge the battery 470 using the induced current.
- the fourth magnetic body 461 , the fifth magnetic body 462 , or the sixth magnetic body 463 may be located inside the second housing 410 .
- the fourth magnetic body 461 or the sixth magnetic body 463 may be disposed in the holder 431 and may be substantially located close to the inner surface of the second housing 410 .
- the fifth magnetic body 462 may be disposed on the holder 432 and may be substantially located close to the inner surface of the second housing 410 .
- the second magnetic body 362 and the fifth magnetic body 462 are aligned to generate an attractive force therebetween.
- the third magnetic body 363 and the sixth magnetic body 463 are aligned to generate an attractive force therebetween. Due to the attractive force between the aligned magnetic materials, the pen input device 400 may remain attached to the host device 300 .
- the number or position of the magnetic body is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 9 and may vary.
- the first magnetic body 361 may be positioned between the second magnetic body 362 and the third magnetic body 363 , and the distance between the first magnetic body 361 and the second magnetic body 362 is the second magnetic body 362 .
- the distance between the first magnetic body 361 and the third magnetic body 363 may be different. Such a distance difference may guide the user to a position or direction to which the pen input device 400 is attached on the host device 300 .
- one magnetic material eg, the third magnetic material 363
- has a different length from that of another magnetic material eg, the first magnetic material 361 or the second magnetic material 363 ).
- the magnetic body of the pen input device 400 may be formed to have substantially the same length as that of the corresponding magnetic body of the host device 300 .
- the difference in length between the magnetic materials may guide the user to a position or direction in which the pen input device 400 is attached on the host device 300 based on the magnitude of the attractive force between the magnetic materials.
- the pen tip sensor 420 , the third printed circuit board 440 , the battery 470 , the fourth magnetic body 461 , the fifth magnetic body 462 , and/or the sixth magnetic body 463 . may be organically coupled through the holders 431 and 432 .
- the holders 431 and 432 are deformed (eg, twisted) of the pen input device 400 with respect to an external shock or external pressure caused by a fall of the pen input device 400 or an external force applied to the pen input device 400 . , bending) or may contribute to rigidity that can prevent breakage.
- the holders 431 and 432 may be formed as an integral holder.
- the second non-conductive portion 600 of the pen input device 400 may overlap the first non-conductive portion 540 of the back plate 311 when viewed from above of the back plate 311 .
- At least a portion of the antenna module 500 may overlap the first non-conductive portion 540 and the second non-conductive portion 600 when viewed from the top of the rear plate 311 .
- the first non-conductive portion 540 and the second non-conductive portion 600 may be disposed to overlap each other in a direction in which the main beam 900 of the antenna module 500 is radiated.
- the antenna module 500 transmits or receives an RF signal
- the RF signal may pass through the first non-conductive portion 540 (eg, an RF window region) and the second non-conductive portion 600 .
- the rear plate 311 when viewed from above the rear plate 311 , does not overlap the antenna module 500 and is between the first magnetic body 361 and the fourth magnetic body 461 . , the second magnetic body 362 and the fifth magnetic body 462 , or a conductive region extending between the third magnetic body 363 and the sixth magnetic body 463 .
- the conductive region may extend between the first magnetic body 361 and the fourth magnetic body 461 , the second magnetic body 362 and the fifth magnetic body 462 , or between the third magnetic body 363 and the sixth magnetic body 463 .
- the magnetic force of the magnetic material can pass through the conductive region, the attractive force between the magnetic materials aligned with each other can be maintained.
- the pen input device 400 may include a first section 401 , a second section 402 , or a third section 403 .
- the first section 401 may be located between the second section 402 and the third section 403 .
- the first section 401 may overlap the first non-conductive portion 540 when the pen input device 400 is attached to the host device 300 .
- the first section 401 may include the second non-conductive portion 600 and may include substantially no conductive material.
- the second section 402 has an electromagnetic effect on RF signals transmitted and/or received by the antenna module 500 such as the pen tip sensor 420 , the third printed circuit board 440 , and/or the battery 470 .
- the third section 403 may not include a conductive material.
- the second non-conductive portion 600 may be included in the third section 403 .
- the third section 403 may include a conductive material.
- the first section 401 in which the second non-conductive portion 600 is formed is located between the fourth magnetic body 461 and the fifth magnetic body 462 when viewed from above of the rear plate 311 . can do.
- the second non-conductive portion 600 includes a portion of the second housing 410 overlapping the first non-conductive portion 540 when viewed in a direction in which the main beam 900 is radiated, and A non-conductive member 490 (eg, a spacer) positioned in the inner space 601 of the partial section may be included.
- a non-conductive member 490 eg, a spacer
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may not be substantially affected by the non-conductive member 490 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may be in a critical range of the performance security level.
- the dielectric constant of the non-conductive member 490 is lower, the influence of the non-conductive member 490 on the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may be reduced, and in consideration of this, the non-conductive member 490 may be formed of various materials. have.
- the shape of the non-conductive member 490 or the non-conductive member Tuning may be performed based on various parameters, such as the spatial positional relationship between 490 and the antenna module 500 .
- the non-conductive member 490 implemented through such tuning may ensure the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 while the pen input device 400 is attached to the host device 300 .
- the non-conductive member 490 may be at least partially filled in the inner space 601 , and an external shock or external force caused by a fall of the pen input device 400 or an external force applied to the pen input device 400 . It can contribute to the rigidity that can withstand external pressure.
- the non-conductive member 490 filled in the inner space 601 may be connected to the holder 431 or 432 , or may be integrally formed with the holder 431 or 432 , and the holder 431 or 432 . ) and may contain the same material.
- the non-conductive member 490 may include various polymers such as epoxy filled in the inner space of the tubular housing 410 .
- at least a portion of the non-conductive member 490 may be disposed in the second section 402 or the third section 403 .
- the second section 402 is formed of a tubular housing 410
- the first section 401 is formed of a non-conductive member, so that the second section 402 and the first section 401 are to be coupled to each other.
- the inner space 601 may be formed as an empty space without the non-conductive member 490 .
- the host device 300 includes a processor 1001 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) electrically connected to a first printed circuit board 340 , a first wireless communication circuit 1002 (eg, wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ), memory 1005 (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1 ), or first power management circuit 1006 (eg, power management of FIG. 1 ) module 188).
- the processor 1001 , the first wireless communication circuit 1002 , the memory 1005 , or the first power management circuit 1006 is connected to the first printed circuit board 340 via a conductive bonding member such as solder. can be placed in
- the second printed circuit board 800 of the antenna module 500 may be disposed substantially parallel to the first printed circuit board 340 . According to some embodiments (not shown), the second printed circuit board 800 of the antenna module 500 may be disposed non-parallel to the first printed circuit board 340 . For example, the first surface 801 of the second printed circuit board 800 may be disposed to substantially face the side member 318 .
- the antenna module 500 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 340 through various electrical paths such as a flexible printed circuit board or a coaxial cable. According to various embodiments (not shown), the antenna module 500 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 340 through various electrical paths such as a board to board connector or an interposer.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 of the antenna module 500 transmits a first signal of at least a partial frequency band from about 3 GHz to about 100 GHz through the antenna array 810. may transmit and/or receive.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 may up-convert or down-convert a frequency for a transmitted or received signal.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 receives the IF signal from the second wireless communication module 1004 of the first wireless communication circuit 1002, and up-converts the received IF signal into an RF signal.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 down-converts an RF signal (eg, millimeter wave) received through the antenna array 810 into an IF signal, and the IF signal is the first wireless communication circuit (
- the second wireless communication module 1004 of 1002 may be provided.
- the processor 1001 may control at least one component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the host device 300 electrically connected to the processor 1001 by executing software, for example, and various data It can perform processing or operation. According to an embodiment, the processor 1001 may transmit and/or receive a signal through the first wireless communication circuit 1002 . The processor 1001 may write data to and read data from the memory 1005 . At least a portion of the first wireless communication circuit 1002 and/or the processor 1001 may be referred to as a communication processor (CP).
- CP communication processor
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may perform functions for transmitting or receiving a signal through a wireless channel.
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may perform a function of changing a baseband signal and/or a bit stream according to a physical layer standard of a system. For example, when transmitting data, the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may generate complex symbols by encoding and modulating the transmitted bit stream. For example, upon data reception, the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may demodulate and decode a baseband signal to restore a received bit stream.
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may up-convert an RF signal, transmit it through at least one antenna, and down-convert an RF signal received through the at least one antenna into a baseband signal.
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may include elements such as a transmit filter, an amplifier, a mixer, an oscillator, a digital to analog converter (DAC), or an analog to digital converter (ADC).
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may include a plurality of wireless communication modules for processing signals of different frequency bands.
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may include a plurality of wireless communication modules to support a number of different wireless access technologies.
- different wireless access technologies may include Bluetooth low energy (BLE), wireless fidelity (WiFi), WiFi gigabyte (WiGig), or a cellular network (eg, long term evolution (LTE)).
- the different frequency bands may include a super high frequency (SHF) (eg, about 2.5 GHz or about 5 GHz) band and a millimeter wave (eg, about 60 GHz) band.
- SHF super high frequency
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 includes a baseband processor, or at least one communication circuit (eg, an intermediate frequency integrated circuit (IFIC)), or a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC). may include The first wireless communication circuit 1002 may include, for example, a baseband processor separate from the processor 1001 (eg, an application processor (AP)).
- IFIC intermediate frequency integrated circuit
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the first wireless communication circuit 1002 may include at least one of a first wireless communication module 1003 or a second wireless communication module 1004 .
- the host device 300 may further include one or more interfaces to support chip-to-chip communication between the first wireless communication circuit 1002 and the processor 1001 .
- the processor 1001 and the first wireless communication module 1003 or the second wireless communication module 1004 may transmit or receive data (or signals) using the inter-chip interface (eg, an inter processor communication channel). .
- the first wireless communication module 1003 or the second wireless communication module 1004 may provide an interface for performing communication with other entities.
- the first wireless communication module 1003 may support, for example, wireless communication regarding a first network (eg, the first cellular network 292 of FIG. 2 ) utilizing at least one antenna 1007 .
- the second wireless communication module 1004 may support, for example, wireless communication regarding a second network utilizing the antenna module 500 (eg, the second cellular network 294 of FIG. 2 ).
- the first network may include a 4th generation (4G) network
- the second network may include a 5th generation (5G) network.
- the first network may be related to wireless fidelity (WiFi) or global positioning system (GPS).
- WiFi wireless fidelity
- GPS global positioning system
- the first wireless communication module 1003 receives a high-frequency signal (hereinafter referred to as an RF signal) regarding a first network (eg, a 4G network) through at least one antenna 1007 and receives the received signal.
- the RF signal may be modulated (eg, down-converted) into a low-frequency signal (hereinafter, referred to as a baseband signal) and transmitted to the processor 1001 .
- the first wireless communication module 1003 receives a baseband signal related to the first network from the processor 1001, modulates (eg, up-converts) the received baseband signal into an RF signal to at least one antenna 1007 . can be transmitted externally.
- the first wireless communication module 1003 may include an RFIC. According to various embodiments, when modulating an RF signal into a baseband signal or modulating a baseband signal into an RF signal, an input of a local oscillator (LO) may be utilized.
- LO local oscillator
- the second wireless communication module 1004 may receive a baseband signal related to the second network from the processor 1001 .
- the second wireless communication module 1004 up-converts a baseband signal to an IF signal by utilizing an input (hereinafter, an LO signal) of a local oscillator (LO), and transmits the IF signal to the antenna module 500 .
- the antenna module 500 may receive an IF signal from the second wireless communication module 1004 .
- the antenna module 500 may up-convert an IF signal into an RF signal by using the LO signal, and transmit the RF signal to the outside through the antenna array 810 (refer to FIG. 7 ) included in the antenna module 500 .
- the antenna module 500 may receive an RF signal through the antenna array 810 .
- the antenna module 500 may down-convert an RF signal to an IF signal by using the LO signal, and transmit the IF signal to the second wireless communication module 1004 .
- the second wireless communication module 1004 may receive the IF signal from the antenna module 500 .
- the second wireless communication module 1004 may down-convert the IF signal to a baseband signal by using the LO signal, and transmit the baseband signal to the first wireless communication circuit 1002 .
- the second wireless communication module 1004 may include an IFIC.
- the second wireless communication module 1004 may transmit and/or receive a second signal in a frequency band between about 5 GHz and about 15 GHz.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 (see FIG. 8 ) of the antenna module 500 may include a plurality of transmission/reception paths.
- the second wireless communication circuit 720 of the antenna module 500 transmits or receives the radio waves radiated from the plurality of antenna elements of the antenna array 810 (see FIG. 7 ) to be focused in a specific direction in space.
- It may include a beamforming system for processing a signal.
- the beamforming system may adjust the phase of the current supplied to the plurality of antenna elements of the antenna array 810 to form a beam pattern (eg, a beam width and a beam direction).
- the memory 1005 may store codebook information related to beamforming.
- the processor 1001 , the second wireless communication module 1004 , or the second wireless communication circuit 720 (see FIG. 7 ) of the antenna module 500 configures the antenna array 810 (see FIG. 7 ) based on the codebook information. It is possible to efficiently control (eg, allocate or arrange) a plurality of beams through a plurality of antenna elements.
- the first wireless communication module 1003 and/or the second wireless communication module 1004 may form one module with the processor 1001 .
- the first wireless communication module 1003 and/or the second wireless communication module 1004 may be integrally formed with the processor 1001 .
- the first wireless communication module 1003 and/or the second wireless communication module 1004 may be disposed in one chip or may be formed in an independent chip form.
- the processor 1001 and one wireless communication module may be integrally formed in one chip (SoC chip), and the other wireless communication module (eg, the second wireless communication module 1004) may be formed in the form of an independent chip.
- the first power management circuit 1006 provides power to the host device 300 using the power of a battery electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 340 (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1 ). You can manage the power supplied.
- the second power management circuit 730 (refer to FIG. 8) of the antenna module 500 receives power from the first power management circuit 1005, and uses the received power to control the power supplied to the antenna module 500. can manage According to an embodiment, the second power management circuit 730 of the antenna module 500 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a PMIC. According to some embodiments, the second power management circuit 730 of the antenna module 500 may be omitted from the antenna module 500 , for example, the first power management circuit 1006 is connected to the antenna module 500 . You can manage the power supplied.
- the first surface 801 of the antenna module 500 is spaced apart from the first non-conductive portion 540 (eg, RF window region) with an air gap G to face it.
- the first surface 801 and the first non-conductive portion 540 may be disposed substantially parallel.
- the air gap G may reduce deformation or distortion of a beam pattern formed from the antenna module 500 or may make it possible to secure coverage (communication range) toward the rear plate 311 .
- the antenna module 500 forms a main beam 900 (refer to FIG. 9 ) in which a relatively large amount of energy is radiated in a direction (eg, -z axis direction) to which the first surface 801 is directed.
- a direction eg, -z axis direction
- the non-conductive member 490 of the second non-conductive portion 600 included in the pen input device 400 is not limited to the embodiment of FIGS. 9 or 10 and may be formed in various other shapes. . Various other shapes of the non-conductive member 490 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A, 11B, 11C, 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, 12e, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, or 15 .
- 11A, 11B, or 11C are cross-sectional views taken along line B-B′ in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 11A, 11B, or 11C shows, for example, a non-conductive member located in the interior space of the second housing 410 of the second non-conductive portion 600 (eg, the interior space 601 of FIG. 9 ).
- Various cross-sectional shapes are shown. A redundant description of some of the reference numerals in FIGS. 11A, 11B, or 11C will be omitted.
- the non-conductive member 1100a of FIG. 11A , the non-conductive member 1100b of FIG. 11B , or the non-conductive member 1100c of FIG. 11C is, compared to the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 10 , The amount of filling in the inner space of the second housing 410 may be small. For this reason, compared to the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 10 , the influence of the non-conductive member 1100a , 1100b , or 1100c on the radiation performance of the antenna module 500 may be reduced. According to various embodiments, the non-conductive member may fall on the pen input device 400 or fall on the pen input device 400, such as the non-conductive member 1100a of FIG.
- the pen input device 400 may be formed in a cross-sectional shape to prevent deformation (eg, warping or bending) or damage to an external shock or external pressure caused by an applied external force.
- 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, or 12E are cross-sectional views taken along line B-B′ in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 12A , 12B, 12C, 12D, or 12E is, for example, located in the interior space of the second housing 410 of the second non-conductive portion 600 (eg, the interior space 601 in FIG. 9 ).
- Various cross-sectional shapes of the non-conductive member are shown. A redundant description of some of the reference numerals in FIGS. 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D, or 12E will be omitted.
- the non-conductive member located in the inner space of the second housing 410 of the second non-conductive portion 600 is, for example, the non-conductive member 1200a of FIG. 12A , or the non-conductive member 1200a of FIG. 12B .
- the non-conductive member 1200b may be implemented as a dielectric lens (or an electromagnetic lens).
- a dielectric lens can focus or diverge electromagnetic waves just like an optical lens refracts light waves, and the dielectric lens can adjust coverage.
- the non-conductive member operating as a dielectric lens may focus or diverge electromagnetic waves, such as the non-conductive member 1200c of FIG. 12C , the non-conductive member 1200d of FIG. 12D , or the non-conductive member 1200e of FIG. 12E . It can be formed into a variety of different cross-sectional shapes.
- 13A or 13B are cross-sectional views taken along line AA′ in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 13A or 13B are, for example, various cross-sections of non-conductive members positioned in the interior space of the second housing 410 of the second non-conductive portion 600 (eg, the interior space 601 of FIG. 9 ). show the shape A duplicate description of some of the reference numerals in FIGS. 13A or 13B will be omitted.
- a non-conductive member located in the inner space of the second housing 410 of the second non-conductive part 600 .
- one surface formed to face the antenna module 500 eg, refer to '1301a' in FIG. 13A, or '1301b' in FIG. 13B
- the one surface 1301a of the non-conductive member 1300a of FIG. 13A may include a curved surface convex in the -z axis direction.
- a non-conductive member eg, the non-conductive member 1300a of FIG. 13A , or the non-conductive member 1300b of FIG. 13B
- a non-conductive member may operate as a dielectric lens to focus or diverge electromagnetic waves, and the coverage may be adjusted due to the dielectric lens.
- 14A is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to another embodiment.
- 14B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to another exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 14A or 14B A redundant description of some of the reference numerals in FIGS. 14A or 14B will be omitted.
- the pen input device 400 is positioned inside the second housing 410 to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 , or the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 . ) or at least one conductive member 1400 coupled to the second housing 410 and positioned inside the pen input device 1950 .
- At least one conductive member 1400 may operate as a reflector.
- the at least one conductive member 1400 may change the coverage by affecting the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna module 500 .
- the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna module 500 may be reflected by a reflector, and its traveling direction may be changed, and coverage may be formed based on this.
- the pen input device 400 may include a rotating body 1410 including a non-conductive member 1401 and at least one conductive member 1400 coupled to the non-conductive member 1401 .
- the pen input device 400 may include a rotating device (eg, a motor) 1402 connected to the rotating body 1410 . Due to the driving of the rotating device 1402, the rotating body 1410 is rotated, whereby the conductive member 1400 may be moved to a different position as shown in reference numeral '1400a' of FIG. 14A . The coverage may vary according to the position of the at least one conductive member 1400 .
- the shape or position of the conductive member 1400 acting as a reflector is not limited to the embodiment of FIGS. 14A or 14B and may be formed in various other shapes.
- 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B′ in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the pen input device 400 replaces the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 and is located inside the second housing 410 , or the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 . ) or at least one conductive member 1500 coupled to the second housing 410 and positioned inside the pen input device 1950 .
- At least one conductive member 1500 may operate as a reflector.
- the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna module 500 is reflected by the reflector, and the traveling direction thereof may be formed in various ways, and the coverage may be expanded based on this.
- the shape or position of the at least one conductive member 1500 acting as a reflector is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 15 and may be formed in various other shapes.
- the at least one conductive member 1500 may be implemented to be movable to various positions in connection with the rotating device as in the embodiment of FIG. 14B .
- 16A is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' in the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 according to another exemplary embodiment.
- 16B, 16C, 16D, or 16E is a view of the electronic device 30 of FIG. 16A as viewed in the +z-axis direction.
- the pen input device 400 is positioned inside the second housing 410 to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 , or the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 . ) or a plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 coupled to the second housing 410 and positioned inside the pen input device 1950 .
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 are physically separated from each other, and at least some of the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 of the antenna module 500 when viewed in the z-axis direction. can be nested.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be disposed in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 .
- the number or positions of the conductive parts may vary without being limited to the embodiment of FIG. 16A .
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may operate as a director.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be electromagnetically coupled to the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 to operate as an antenna radiator.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be indirectly fed from the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , and 814 to operate as an antenna radiator.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 can secure coverage while reducing deterioration in radiation performance of the antenna module 500 by the pen input device 400 attached to the host device 300 . have.
- a surface current in the form of alternating current is excited can flow Radio waves that met the plurality of conductive parts 1611, 1612, 1613, and 1614 during the course of the process hit the plurality of conductive parts 1611, 1612, 1613, 1614, and substantially all of the energy can be instantaneously changed into a current on the surface of the conductor. have.
- the surface current in the form of alternating current can generate radio waves according to a change in the current.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may radiate radio waves using at least a portion of the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna module 500 , thereby securing or compensating at least coverage.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 extend a bandwidth capable of transmitting or receiving a signal through the antenna module 500 or have different frequency bands (eg, : multi-band) can be formed.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may reduce electromagnetic noise to improve radiation performance of the antenna module 500 .
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be formed as a plate (eg, a quadrangle) when viewed in the z-axis direction.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be formed in a quadrangular ring shape when viewed in the z-axis direction.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be formed in a circular shape when viewed in the z-axis direction. Referring to FIG.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be formed in a circular ring shape.
- the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 may be formed in various other forms capable of securing or compensating coverage by radiating radio waves using at least a portion of energy radiated from the antenna module 500 . have.
- FIG. 17 is a plan view of the electronic device 17 in a state in which the pen input device 1750 is attached to the host device 1700 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- a host device 1700 includes a first housing 1710 and a display positioned inside the first housing 1710 and exposed through the front surface 1710A of the housing 1710 ( 1701) may be included.
- the pen input device 1750 may be detachably attached to the side surface 1710C (eg, the side surface 310C of FIG. 3 ) of the host device 1700 .
- the attachment/detachment method may be implemented based on the attractive force between magnetic materials as in the embodiment of FIG. 9, or various other methods may be utilized.
- at least one of the components of the electronic device 17 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 30 of FIG. 3 or 4 , and overlapping descriptions omitted below.
- the host device 1700 is positioned inside the first housing 1710 (eg, the first housing 310 in FIG. 3 ) and radiates the main beam 1790 toward the side surface 1710C.
- An antenna module 1720 (eg, the antenna module 500 of FIG. 7 ) may be included.
- the antenna module 1720 may include a first surface 1722 (eg, the first surface (eg, 801 ), or an antenna array (eg, the antenna array 810 of FIG. 7 ) positioned inside the second printed circuit board 1721 close to the first surface 1722 .
- the first surface 1722 may face the side surface 1710C, and the antenna module 1720 may form the main beam 1790 toward the side surface 1710C.
- the host device 1700 connects the first non-conductive part 1730 (eg, the first non-conductive part 540 of FIG. 5 ) between the pen input device 1750 and the antenna module 1720 ).
- the first non-conductive portion 1730 may be an RF window region.
- the first non-conductive portion 1730 may overlap the antenna array of the antenna module 1720 .
- the antenna module 1720 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first non-conductive portion 1730 with an air gap (not shown) interposed therebetween.
- the air gap may, for example, reduce deformation or distortion of a beam pattern formed from the antenna module 1720 or may make it possible to secure coverage (communication range) toward the side surface 1710C.
- the pen input device 1750 may include a second non-conductive portion 1751 (eg, the second non-conductive portion 1751 of FIG. 9 ) that at least partially overlaps the first non-conductive portion 1730 when viewed in a direction in which the main beam 1790 is emitted. portion 600). When viewed in a direction in which the main beam 1790 is radiated, at least a portion of the antenna array of the antenna module 1720 may overlap the first non-conductive portion 1730 and the second non-conductive portion 1751 .
- the main beam 1790 may travel through substantially the first non-conductive portion 1730 and the second non-conductive portion 1751 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 1720 may be secured by substantially eliminating the conductive material placed in the direction in which the main beam 1790 is emitted.
- the pen input device 1750 is positioned to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 490) or at least one conductive member coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 9 ) and positioned inside the pen input device 1750 .
- the at least one conductive member may act as a reflector, and may affect the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna module 1720 to change the coverage.
- the pen input device 1750 as in the embodiment of FIG. 14B , may include a structure capable of moving at least one conductive member, and may include a structure capable of moving at least one conductive member, and may have a coverage according to a position of the at least one conductive member. may vary.
- the pen input device 1750 is positioned to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 , as in the embodiment of FIG. 16A , or the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 .
- a plurality of conductive parts eg, the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 of FIG. 16 , 1613, 1614).
- the plurality of conductive parts may act as a waveguide.
- the plurality of conductive parts may be electromagnetically coupled to the antenna array of the antenna module 1720 to operate as an antenna radiator.
- FIG. 18 is a plan view of the electronic device 18 in a state in which the pen input device 1850 is attached to the host device 1800 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the host device 1800 includes a first housing 1810 and a display positioned inside the first housing 1810 and exposed through the front surface 1810A of the housing 1810 ( 1801) may be included.
- the pen input device 1850 may be detachably attached to the front surface 1810A (eg, the front surface 310A of FIG. 3 ) of the host device 1800 .
- the pen input device 1850 may be attached to the bezel area 1810D (eg, the bezel area 310D of FIG. 3 ). When viewed from the top of the front surface 1810A, the pen input device 1850 may not cover the display 1801 .
- the attachment/detachment method may be implemented, for example, based on the attractive force between magnetic materials as in the embodiment of FIG. 9, or various other methods may be utilized.
- at least one of the components of the electronic device 18 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 30 of FIG. 3 or 4 , and overlapping descriptions omitted below.
- the host device 1800 is located inside the first housing 1810 (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3 ) and radiates a main beam (not shown) toward the front surface 1810A. and an antenna module 1820 (eg, the antenna module 500 of FIG. 7 ).
- the first surface 1821 (eg, the first surface 801 of FIG. 7 ) of the antenna module 1820 may face the bezel area 1810D (eg, the z-axis direction), and the first surface An antenna array (eg, antenna array 810 in FIG. 7 ) located inside of antenna module 1820 on or close to first face 1821 (eg, antenna array 810 in FIG. 7 ) forms a main beam towards bezel area 1810D. can do.
- the host device 1800 may include a first non-conductive portion (not shown) between the pen input device 1850 and the antenna module 1820 .
- the first non-conductive portion may overlap the antenna array of the antenna module 1820 .
- the antenna module 1820 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first non-conductive portion with an air gap therebetween. The air gap may reduce deformation or distortion of a beam pattern formed from the antenna module 1820 or may make it possible to secure coverage (communication range) toward the front surface 1810A.
- the pen input device 1850 includes a second non-conductive portion 1851 (eg, the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG.
- the antenna module 1820 may overlap the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion 1851 .
- the main beam may travel substantially through the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion 1851 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 1820 may be secured by substantially eliminating the conductive material placed in the direction in which the main beam is emitted.
- the pen input device 1850 is positioned to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 490) or at least one conductive member (eg, at least one conductive member 1400 of FIG. 14A ) coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 6 ) and positioned inside the pen input device 1850 . ), or at least one conductive member 1500 of FIG. 15 ).
- the at least one conductive member may act as a reflector, and may affect energy (or electromagnetic waves) radiated from the antenna module 1820 to change coverage.
- the pen input device 1850 may include a structure capable of moving at least one conductive member, as in the embodiment of FIG. 14B , and the coverage according to the position of the at least one conductive member may vary.
- the pen input device 1850 is positioned to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 , as in the embodiment of FIG. 16A , or the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 .
- a plurality of conductive parts eg, the plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 of FIG. 16 , 1613, 1614).
- the plurality of conductive parts may act as a waveguide.
- the plurality of conductive parts may be electromagnetically coupled to the antenna array of the antenna structure 1820 to operate as an antenna radiator.
- FIG. 19 is a plan view of the electronic device 19 in a state in which the pen input device 1950 is attached to the host device 1900 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the host device 1900 includes a first housing 1910 and a display positioned inside the first housing 1910 and exposed through the front surface 1910A of the housing 1910 ( 1901) may be included.
- the pen input device 1950 may be inserted into the first housing 1910 .
- at least one of the components of the electronic device 19 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 30 of FIG. 3 or 4 , and overlapping descriptions omitted below.
- the host device 1900 is positioned inside the first housing 1910 (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3 ) and radiating the main beam 1990 toward the side surface 1910C.
- An antenna module 1920 eg, the antenna module 500 of FIG. 7
- the first side 1921 of the antenna module 1920 eg, the first side 801 of FIG. 7
- the antenna array eg, the antenna array 810 of FIG. 7
- located inside the antenna module 1920 close to the plane 1921 is directed toward the side surface 1910C (eg, the +x-axis direction) toward the main beam 1990. can form.
- the host device 1900 may include a first non-conductive portion 1931 between the pen input device 1950 and the antenna module 1920 .
- the antenna module 1920 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first non-conductive portion 1931 with an air gap interposed therebetween.
- the air gap may, for example, reduce deformation or distortion of a beam pattern formed from the antenna module 1920 or make it possible to secure coverage (communication range) toward the side surface 1910C.
- the pen input device 1950 includes a second non-conductive portion 1951 that at least partially overlaps with the first non-conductive portion 1931 when viewed in a direction in which the main beam 1990 is emitted (eg, a +x-axis direction) (eg, a second non-conductive portion 1951 ) : the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG. 6 ).
- the host device 1900 may include a third non-conductive portion 1932 overlapping the first non-conductive portion 1931 and the second non-conductive portion 1951 when viewed in a direction in which the main beam 1990 is emitted. have.
- the second non-conductive portion 1951 is positioned between the first non-conductive portion 1931 and the third non-conductive portion 1932 , and a portion of the side surface 1910C may be formed by the third non-conductive portion 1932 .
- the first non-conductive portion 1931 may be omitted depending on the structure of the host device 1900 .
- at least a portion of the antenna array of the antenna module 1920 includes a first non-conductive portion 1931, a second non-conductive portion 1951, and a third non-conductive component ( 1932) and may overlap.
- the main beam 1990 may travel through substantially the first non-conductive portion 1931 , the second non-conductive portion 1951 , and the third non-conductive portion 1931 .
- the radiation performance of the antenna module 1920 may be secured by substantially eliminating the conductive material disposed in the direction in which the main beam 1990 is emitted.
- the pen input device 1950 is positioned to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 490) or at least one conductive member coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 6 ) and positioned inside the pen input device 1950 .
- the at least one conductive member may act as a reflector, and may affect the electromagnetic wave radiated from the antenna module 1920 to change the coverage.
- the pen input device 1950 may include a structure capable of moving at least one conductive member, as in the embodiment of FIG. 14B , and the coverage according to the position of the at least one conductive member may vary.
- the pen input device 1950 is positioned to replace the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 , as in the embodiment of FIG. 16A , or the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 .
- a plurality of conductive parts (eg, in FIGS. 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, or 16E) coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 6 ) and positioned inside the pen input device 1950 . It may include a plurality of conductive parts 1611 , 1612 , 1613 , and 1614 ).
- the plurality of conductive parts may act as a waveguide.
- the plurality of conductive parts may be electromagnetically coupled to the antenna array of the antenna module 1920 to operate as an antenna radiator.
- an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 30 of FIG. 6 ) includes a conductive portion (eg, the conductive region 510 of FIG. 5 ), and a first non-conductive portion connected to the conductive portion and a housing (eg, first housing 310 of FIG. 3 ) including a portion (eg, first non-conductive portion 540 of FIG. 6 ).
- the electronic device may include an antenna structure (eg, the antenna structure 710 of FIG. 7 ) positioned inside the housing.
- the antenna structure is printed with a first side (eg, the first side 801 of FIG. 7 ), and a second side facing the opposite of the first side (eg, the second side 802 of FIG. 8 ).
- the antenna structure 710 may include at least one antenna element (eg, a plurality of antenna elements of FIG. 7 ) located on the first surface or closer to the first surface than to the second surface in the inside of the printed circuit board. (811, 812, 813, 814)).
- the electronic device may include a pen input device (eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 6 ) detachable from the housing. When the pen input device is viewed in a direction in which a main beam of the antenna structure (eg, the main beam 900 of FIG.
- the pen input device is the first It may include a second non-conductive portion (eg, the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG. 6 ) that is at least partially overlapped with the non-conductive portion.
- a second non-conductive portion eg, the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG. 6
- the pen input device is attached to the housing and viewed in a direction in which the main beam of the antenna structure is emitted, at least a portion of the at least one antenna element includes the first non-conductive portion and the second non-conductive portion; can be nested.
- the pen input device may include a tubular housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 9 ) formed of a non-conductive material.
- the second non-conductive portion (eg, the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG. 9 ) may be formed from the first non-conductive portion when viewed in a direction in which the main beam is emitted while the pen input device is attached to the housing.
- a portion of the pen input device overlapping a portion (eg, the first non-conductive portion 540 of FIG. 5 ) and included in the tubular housing or overlapping the first non-conductive portion and connected to the tubular housing; and It may include a non-conductive member (eg, the non-conductive member 490 of FIG. 9 ) positioned in the inner space of the partial section.
- the non-conductive member (eg, the non-conductive member 1200a of FIG. 12A , the non-conductive member 1200b of FIG. 12B , the non-conductive member 1200c of FIG. 12C , and the ratio of FIG. 12D )
- the conductive member 1200d, the non-conductive member 1200e of FIG. 12E , the non-conductive member 1300a of FIG. 13A , or the non-conductive member 1300b of FIG. 13B ) may include a dielectric lens.
- the pen input device (eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 9 ) includes two magnetic materials (eg, the fourth magnetic body ( FIG. 9 )) positioned inside the pen input device. 461) and a fifth magnetic material 462).
- the second non-conductive portion (eg, the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG. 9 ) may be formed by the two magnetic materials when viewed in a direction in which the main beam is emitted while the pen input device is attached to the housing. can be located between
- the pen input device may include an assembly accommodated in the tubular housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 9 ).
- the assembly includes a pen tip (eg, pen tip 421 in FIG. 9 ) and a pen tip sensor (eg, pen tip 421 in FIG. 9 ) for generating a position signal and a pressure signal of the pen input device. 9 pen tip sensor 420).
- the assembly may include a battery (eg, battery 470 in FIG. 9 ).
- the assembly may include a printed circuit board (eg, third printed circuit board 440 of FIG.
- the second non-conductive portion (eg, the second non-conductive portion 600 of FIG. 9 ) may be spaced apart from the assembly with the battery interposed therebetween.
- the pen tip sensor (eg, the pen tip sensor 420 of FIG. 9 ) is an electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) method, an active electrical stylus (AES) method, or an electric coupled resonance (ECR) method. ) can be formed in this way.
- EMR electro-magnetic resonance
- AES active electrical stylus
- ECR electric coupled resonance
- the housing eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3
- the housing is disposed on the opposite side to the front plate (eg, the front plate 302 of FIG. 3 ), the front plate a rear plate (eg, the rear plate 311 of FIG. 3 ), and a side member (eg, the side member 318 of FIG. 3 ) that at least partially surrounds a space between the front plate and the rear plate.
- the electronic device eg, the host device 300 of FIG. 9
- the pen input device (eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 6 ) may be detachable from the rear plate (eg, the rear plate 311 of FIG. 6 ).
- the pen input device eg, the pen input device 1850 of FIG. 18
- the display eg, the display 1801 of FIG. 18
- the pen input device does not overlap the display (eg, the display 1801 of FIG. 18 ) when viewed from above the front plate. It may be detachably attached to the front plate.
- the pen input device (eg, the pen input device 1750 of FIG. 17 ) may be detachable from the side plate.
- the electronic device eg, the electronic device 30 of FIG. 3
- has a wireless communication circuit eg, the second side 802 of FIG. 7 ) disposed on the second side (eg, the second side 802 of FIG. 7 ).
- the wireless communication circuit 720 of FIG. 8 may be further included.
- the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the at least one antenna element (eg, the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , 814 of FIG. 7 ), and transmits and/or transmits a signal of a selected or designated frequency band Or it may be set to receive.
- the wireless communication circuit may include the at least one antenna element (eg, the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 of FIG. 7 ). , 814)) may be set to transmit and/or receive signals of at least some frequency bands from 3 GHz to 100 GHz.
- the at least one antenna element includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element, and the first antenna element and the second antenna element include an antenna array (eg, the antenna of FIG. 7 ).
- An array 810 may be formed.
- the pen input device may include the second non-conductive part (eg, the second non-conductive part of FIG. 9 ) 600)) and at least one conductive part positioned inside the pen input device (eg, at least one conductive member 1400 of 14a, at least one conductive member 1500 of FIG. 15 , or at least one conductive member 1500 of FIG. 16A ) It may further include a plurality of conductive parts (1611, 1612, 1613, 1614).
- the at least one conductive part may include the at least one antenna element (eg, the plurality of antenna elements 811 of FIG. 7 , when viewed in a direction in which the main beam is emitted while the pen input device is attached to the housing). 812, 813, 814)).
- the pen input device eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 14B
- the at least one conductive part eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 14B
- It may further include a rotation device (eg, the rotation device 1402 of FIG. 14B ) connected to the at least one conductive member 1400) to move the position of the at least one conductive part.
- an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 30 of FIG. 9 ) includes a housing (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3 ), and an antenna structure positioned inside the housing. (eg, an antenna structure 710 of 7).
- the antenna structure is a printed circuit comprising a first side (eg, a first side 801 of FIG. 7 ), and a second side facing opposite the first side (eg, a second side 802 of FIG. 8 ). It may include a board (eg, the second printed circuit board 800 of FIG. 7 ).
- the antenna structure includes at least one antenna element (eg, a plurality of antenna elements 811 of FIG.
- the electronic device may include a pen input device (eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 9 ) detachably attached to the housing.
- the pen input device may include a non-conductive section (eg, the first section 401 of FIG. 9 ) overlapping the at least one antenna element when the pen input device is attached to the housing.
- the housing (eg, the back plate 311 of FIG. 9 ) includes a conductive portion (eg, the conductive region 510 of FIG. 4 ) and a non-conductive portion connected to the conductive portion (eg, the conductive region 510 ). : the first non-conductive portion 540 of FIG. 4 or 9 ).
- the main beam eg, the main beam 900 of FIG. 9
- the at least one antenna element may overlap the non-conductive section and the non-conductive portion.
- the pen input device may include a tubular housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 9 ) formed of a non-conductive material.
- the pen input device may include an assembly housed in the tubular housing.
- the assembly includes a pen tip (eg, pen tip 421 in FIG. 9 ) and a pen tip sensor (eg, pen tip sensor 420 in FIG. 9 ) for generating a position signal and a pen pressure signal of the pen input device.
- the pen input device may include a battery (eg, the battery 470 of FIG. 9 ).
- the pen input device may include a printed circuit board (eg, the third printed circuit board 440 of FIG.
- the printed circuit board may be electrically connected to the pen tip sensor and the battery.
- the non-conductive section eg, the first section 401 of FIG. 9 ) may be spaced apart from the assembly with the battery interposed therebetween.
- the pen input device (eg, the pen input device 400 of FIG. 9 ) includes two pieces of the tubular housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 9 ) positioned inside the tubular housing (eg, the second housing 410 of FIG. 9 ). It may include magnetic materials (eg, the fourth magnetic material 461 and the fifth magnetic material 462 of FIG. 9 ).
- the non-conductive section (eg, the first section 401 of FIG. 9 ) is the main beam ( Example: When viewed in a direction in which the main beam 900 of FIG. 9 is radiated, it may be positioned between the two magnetic materials.
- the electronic device eg, the electronic device 30 of FIG. 3
- has a wireless communication circuit eg, the second side 802 of FIG. 7 ) disposed on the second side (eg, the second side 802 of FIG. 7 ).
- the wireless communication circuit 720 of FIG. 8 may be further included.
- the wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to the at least one antenna element (eg, the plurality of antenna elements 811 , 812 , 813 , 814 of FIG. 7 ), and transmits and/or transmits a signal of a selected or designated frequency band Or it may be set to receive.
- the selected or designated frequency band may include 3 GHz to 100 GHz.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,도전성 부분, 및 상기 도전성 부분과 연결된 제 1 비도전성 부분을 포함하는 하우징;상기 하우징의 내부에 위치된 안테나 구조체로서,제 1 면, 상기 제 1 면과는 반대로 향하는 제 2 면을 포함하는 인쇄 회로 기판; 및상기 제 1 면 상에, 또는 상기 제 2 면보다 상기 제 1 면과 가깝게 상기 인쇄 회로 기판의 내부에 위치된 적어도 하나의 안테나 엘리먼트를 포함하는 안테나 구조체; 및상기 하우징에 탈부착 가능한 펜 입력 장치를 포함하고,상기 펜 입력 장치가 상기 하우징에 부착된 상태에서, 상기 안테나 구조체의 메인 빔(main beam)이 방사되는 방향으로 볼 때,상기 펜 입력 장치는 상기 제 1 비도전성 부분과 적어도 일부 중첩된 제 2 비도전성 부분을 포함하고,상기 적어도 하나의 안테나 엘리먼트의 적어도 일부는 상기 제 1 비도전성 부분 및 상기 제 2 비도전성 부분과 중첩된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는 비도전 물질로 형성된 튜브형 하우징(tubular housing)을 포함하고,상기 제 2 비도전성 부분은,상기 펜 입력 장치가 상기 하우징에 부착된 상태에서 상기 메인 빔이 방사되는 방향으로 볼 때, 상기 제 1 비도전성 부분과 중첩되고 상기 튜브형 하우징에 포함되거나, 상기 제 1 비도전성 부분과 중첩되고 상기 튜브형 하우징과 연결된 상기 펜 입력 장치의 일부 구간; 및상기 일부 구간의 내부 공간에 위치된 비도전 부재를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 2 항에 있어서,상기 비도전 부재는 유전체 렌즈(dielectric lens)를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 2 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는 상기 펜 입력 장치의 내부에 위치된 두 개의 자성체들을 포함하고,상기 제 2 비도전성 부분은,상기 펜 입력 장치가 상기 하우징에 부착된 상태에서 상기 메인 빔이 방사되는 방향으로 볼 때, 상기 두 개의 자성체들 사이에 위치된 전자 장치.
- 제 2 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는,상기 튜브형 하우징에 수용된 조립체로서,펜 팁(pen tip)을 포함하고, 상기 펜 입력 장치의 위치 신호 및 필압 신호를 생성하는 펜 팁 센서(pen tip sensor);배터리; 및상기 펜 팁 센서 및 상기 배터리 사이에 배치되고, 상기 펜 팁 센서 및 상기 배터리와 전기적으로 연결되는 인쇄 회로 기판을 포함하는 조립체를 포함하고,상기 제 2 비도전성 부분은 상기 배터리를 사이에 두고 상기 조립체와 이격되어 있는 전자 장치.
- 제 5 항에 있어서,상기 펜 팁 센서는 EMR(electro-magnetic resonance) 방식, AES(active electrical stylus) 방식, 또는 ECR(electric coupled resonance) 방식으로 형성된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 하우징은, 전면 플레이트, 상기 전면 플레이트와는 반대 편에 배치되는 후면 플레이트, 및 상기 전면 플레이트 및 상기 후면 플레이트 사이의 공간을 적어도 일부 둘러싸는 측면 부재를 포함하고,상기 공간에 위치되고, 상기 전면 플레이트를 통해 시각적으로 노출된 디스플레이를 더 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 7 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는 상기 후면 플레이트에 탈부착 가능한 전자 장치.
- 제 7 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는 상기 전면 플레이트의 위에서 볼 때 상기 디스플레이와 중첩되지 않게 상기 전면 플레이트에 탈부착 가능한 전자 장치.
- 제 7 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는 상기 측면 플레이트에 탈부착 가능한 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제 2 면에 배치된 무선 통신 회로를 더 포함하고,상기 무선 통신 회로는 상기 적어도 하나의 안테나 엘리먼트와 전기적으로 연결되고, 선택된 또는 지정된 주파수 대역의 신호를 송신 및/또는 수신하도록 설정된 전자 장치.
- 제 11 항에 있어서,상기 무선 통신 회로는 상기 적어도 하나의 안테나 엘리먼트를 통해 3GHz에서 100GHz 중 적어도 일부 주파수 대역의 신호를 송신 및/또는 수신하도록 설정된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 적어도 하나의 안테나 엘리먼트는 제 1 안테나 엘리먼트 및 제 2 안테나 엘리먼트를 포함하고, 상기 제 1 안테나 엘리먼트 및 상기 제 2 안테나 엘리먼트는 안테나 어레이를 형성하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는 상기 제 2 비도전성 부분과 결합되어 상기 펜 입력 장치의 내부에 위치된 적어도 하나의 도전부를 더 포함하고,상기 적어도 하나의 도전부는, 상기 펜 입력 장치가 상기 하우징에 부착된 상태에서 상기 메인 빔이 방사되는 방향으로 볼 때, 상기 적어도 하나의 안테나 엘리먼트와 중첩된 전자 장치.
- 제 14 항에 있어서,상기 펜 입력 장치는,상기 펜 입력 장치의 내부에 위치되고, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전부와 연결되어 상기 적어도 하나의 도전부의 위치를 이동시키는 회전 장치를 더 포함하는 전자 장치.
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