WO2022114841A1 - 복수의 안테나들을 포함하는 전자 장치 및 그 동작 방법 - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments of the present document relate to an electronic device including a plurality of antennas and a method of operating the same.
- UWB ultra wide band
- IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- UWB is optimized as a type of positioning technology using broadband bandwidth rather than increasing communication speed and transmission speed by using broadband in existing communications. For example, there is an angle of arrival (AOA) based location determination (location determination) method.
- AOA angle of arrival
- the positioning method may check a signal reception angle using, for example, a phase difference between signals received by two antennas.
- the signal reception angle indicates an angle with respect to a set axis of the electronic device (eg, a receiver or an Rx device), and may be used for estimating the position of a signal source.
- a set axis of the electronic device eg, a receiver or an Rx device
- an error in recognition of the signal reception angle may occur.
- an electronic device eg, a receiver or an Rx device
- signal quality regarding data communication or service with a signal source based on positioning may be deteriorated.
- An embodiment of the present document can reduce a recognition error for a signal reception angle, and secure signal quality for data communication or service (eg, AOA service) with a signal source based on positioning.
- An electronic device including antennas and an operating method thereof can be provided.
- the electronic device checks a two-dimensional coordinate value using a plurality of antennas and signals received through the plurality of antennas, and determines a signal reception angle based on the two-dimensional coordinate value. It may include a control circuit configured to correct or selectively filter data received from a signal source through the plurality of antennas.
- a method of operating an electronic device includes checking a two-dimensional coordinate value based on signals received through a plurality of antennas, and correcting a signal reception angle based on the two-dimensional coordinate value.
- it may include an operation of selectively filtering data received from a signal source.
- An electronic device including a plurality of antennas and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present document can reduce a recognition error for a signal reception angle, and a signal for data communication or service with a signal source based on positioning Quality can be secured, and reliability of the electronic device can be secured.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a front surface of a mobile electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a rear surface of the electronic device of FIG. 2 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of an antenna structure according to an embodiment.
- 5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining, for example, a method for confirming a signal reception angle.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining, for example, a recognition error of a signal reception angle.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device for reducing a recognition error of a signal reception angle according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining an operation flow of FIG. 7 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams for determining a compensation value for a misalignment state of a first antenna and a third antenna in response to a phase difference between signals received through the first antenna and the second antenna, according to an embodiment;
- the drawings are for explaining the method.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device for improving reliability regarding data received from a signal source, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 12 are diagrams for explaining an operation flow of FIG. 12 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to an embodiment.
- 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 at least one of the electronic device 104 and the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). 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 module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , a sensor module 176 , and an interface 177 .
- connection terminal 178 a connection terminal 178 , a haptic module 179 , a camera module 180 , a power management module 188 , a battery 189 , a communication module 190 , a subscriber identification module 196 , and/or an antenna module (197) may be included.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178, may be omitted or one or more other components may be added.
- some of these components may be implemented with a single integrated circuitry.
- the sensor module 176 , the camera module 180 , or the antenna module 197 may be implemented by being embedded in one component (eg, the display module 160 ).
- 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. As at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 loads a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 and , the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and the result data may be stored in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, the program 140
- the processor 120 loads a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 and , the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and the result data may be stored in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, graphics) capable of operating independently or together with the processor 120 .
- processing unit graphics processing unit (GPU)
- NPU neural network processing unit
- ISP image signal processor
- CP communication processor
- the sub-processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function.
- the sub-processor 123 is separate from the main processor 121 . may be implemented as or as a part thereof.
- the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or 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 module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- Coprocessor 123 eg, image signal processor (ISP) or communication processor (CP)
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a specialized hardware structure to process an artificial intelligence model.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108 ).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but the above-described example is not limited to
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent DNNs (BRDNNs), and deep neural networks. It may be any one of deep Q-networks, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above-described example.
- the AI model may additionally or alternatively include software architecture.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
- 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 and/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 , and/or applications 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by another component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls.
- the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch circuit (eg, a touch sensor) configured to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the intensity of 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.
- the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 or an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the sound output module 155 or the electronic device 101 . Sound can be output through (eg speakers 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 may include, for example, 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, a humidity sensor, Alternatively, it may include an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface.
- HDMI high-definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital
- 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, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, and/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, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images.
- the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors (ISPs), or flashes.
- ISPs image signal processors
- the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to or consumed by the electronic device 101 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented, for example, as at least 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 .
- Battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, and/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 performance through the established communication channel.
- the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors (CPs) that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor (AP)) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. .
- CPs communication processors
- AP application processor
- 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, 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, a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
- the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth (BLUETOOTH), WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct or IrDA (IR data association)) or a second network 199 ( For example: It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a legacy cellular network, a 5th generation (5G) network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth (BLUETOOTH), WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct or IrDA (IR data association)
- a second network 199 For example: It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a legacy cellular network, a 5th generation (5G) network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
- 5G 5th generation
- the wireless communication module 192 communicates with the first network 198 or the second network 199 using subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 196 .
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- SIM Subscriber Identity Module
- the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated within the network.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4th generation (4G) network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
- NR access technology is a high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (ie, enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable) and low-latency communications)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency communications
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO)), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna may be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
- the wireless communication module 192 includes a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U- for realizing URLLC Plane latency (eg, downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U- for realizing URLLC Plane latency
- DL downlink
- UL uplink
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB)) or a radiator including a conductive pattern.
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form an mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module is disposed on or adjacent to a printed circuit board (PCB), a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board, and a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) an RFIC capable of supporting array antenna).
- PCB printed circuit board
- first side eg, bottom side
- a designated high frequency band eg, mmWave band
- an RFIC capable of supporting array antenna
- 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 external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . All or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more 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.
- 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, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low delay service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing (MEC).
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- an intelligent service eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care
- An electronic device may be a device of various types.
- the electronic device may include 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 camera
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- 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. Any (e.g., first component being referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second component, with or without the term “functionally” or “communicatively”) case, it means that the 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, logical 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
- one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
- a processor eg, processor 120
- a device eg, 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 an embodiment of the present document may be provided by being 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 PLAYSTORE TM ) or on two user devices (eg PLAYSTORE TM ). : can be distributed (eg, downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smartphones).
- at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated 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, are omitted, or are one or more other operations. can be added.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a front side of a mobile electronic device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 3 is a perspective view of a rear surface of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 200 includes a first surface (or front surface) 210A, a second surface (or rear surface) 210B, and a first surface 210A, and The housing 210 may include a side surface 210C surrounding the space between the second surfaces 210B.
- the housing 210 may include a structure forming at least a portion of the first surface 210A, the second surface 210B, and the side surface 210C.
- the first side 210A may be formed by a front plate (or first plate) 202 (eg, a glass plate comprising various coating layers, or a polymer plate) that is at least in part substantially transparent.
- the second surface 210B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (or second plate) 211 .
- the back plate 211 may be formed by, for example, coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials.
- the side surface 210C is coupled to the front plate 202 and the rear plate 211 and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) 218 comprising a metal and/or a polymer.
- the back plate 211 and the side bezel structure 218 are integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metallic material such as aluminum, or a non-metallic material such as a polymer).
- the electronic device 200 includes a display 201 , audio modules 203 , 207 , 214 , a sensor module 204 , camera modules 205 , 212 , 213 , and key input devices. 217 , and at least one or more of connector holes 208 and 209 .
- the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the components (eg, key input devices 217 ) or additionally include another component (eg, a fingerprint sensor or a light emitting device).
- the electronic device 200 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
- the display 201 may be visually exposed through, for example, the front plate 202 .
- the corners of the display 201 may be formed to be substantially identical to the adjacent outer shape of the front plate 202 .
- the distance between the outer edge of the display 201 and the outer edge of the front plate 202 may be substantially the same.
- a recess or opening is formed in a part of the screen display area of the display 201, and the audio module 214 is aligned with the recess or the opening, the sensor It may include at least one of a module 204 and a camera module 205 .
- at least one of an audio module 214 , a sensor module 204 , and a camera module 205 may be included on the rear surface of the screen display area of the display 201 .
- the display 201 is coupled to or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. can be placed.
- the audio modules 203 , 207 , 214 include an audio module 203 including a microphone disposed in the housing 210 and a microphone hole formed in the housing 210 , a first speaker disposed in the housing 210 and the An audio module 207 including a first speaker hole formed in the housing 210, and an audio module 214 including a second speaker disposed in the housing 210 and a second speaker hole formed in the housing 210 may include
- the microphone hole may be formed in the side surface 210C of the housing 210 .
- a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of sound.
- the first speaker hole may be formed in the side surface 210C of the housing 210 , and the first speaker may include an external speaker.
- the second speaker hole may be formed on the first surface 210A of the housing 210 , and the second speaker may include a receiver for a call.
- at least one speaker hole and at least one microphone hole may be implemented as one hole.
- at least one speaker may be implemented without speaker holes (eg piezo speakers).
- the sensor module 204 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor module 204 eg, a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor
- the location of the sensor module 204 may vary without being limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2 , for example, the sensor module 204 may include a fingerprint sensor.
- the electronic device 200 may further include various sensor modules (eg, a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor) positioned to correspond to the second surface 210B.
- HRM heart rate monitor
- the electronic device 200 may include a sensor module (not shown), 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 sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor. It may further include at least one of.
- a sensor module 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 sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor. It may further include at least one of.
- the camera modules 205 , 212 , and 213 are a first camera device (eg, camera module 205 ) positioned to correspond to the first surface 210A inside the housing 210 , and a second surface 210B ) may include a second camera device (eg, the camera module 212 ) and/or a flash (eg, the camera module 213 ) positioned corresponding to the .
- the first camera device and/or the second camera device may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor (ISP).
- the flash may include, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) or a xenon lamp.
- two or more lenses (infrared cameras, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be positioned to correspond to one side of the electronic device 200 .
- the key input devices 217 may be located, for example, on the side surface 210C of the housing 210 .
- the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 217 and the not included key input devices 217 are displayed in the form of soft keys on the display 201 . can be implemented.
- the key input device may include a sensor module (not shown) positioned to correspond to the second surface 210B of the housing 210 .
- the light emitting device (not shown) may be positioned, for example, in the housing 210 to correspond to the first surface 210A.
- the light emitting device may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 200 in the form of light.
- the light emitting device may provide, for example, a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the camera module 205 .
- the light emitting element may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED or a xenon lamp.
- the connector holes 208 and 209 include a first connector hole 208 that can receive a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device, and/or an external electronic device. and a second connector hole (eg, earphone jack) 209 capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals.
- a connector eg, a USB connector
- a second connector hole eg, earphone jack
- At least one electronic component is at least a portion of a screen (eg, a screen display area or an active area) of the display 201 .
- a screen eg, a screen display area or an active area
- the at least one electronic component may be located on the rear surface of the screen or below or beneath the screen.
- the at least one electronic component may be aligned with a recess formed on the rear surface of the display 201 and positioned inside the electronic device 200 . The positions of the at least one electronic component are not visually distinguishable (or exposed), and the at least one electronic component may perform a related function.
- the camera module 205 when viewed from the top of the screen (eg, when viewed in the direction of the -z axis), the camera module 205 is disposed to overlap at least a part of the screen to obtain an image of an external subject without being exposed to the outside.
- the sensor module 204 when viewed from the top of the screen, the sensor module 204 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the screen, and may perform a corresponding sensing function without being exposed to the outside.
- a portion of the display 201 that is at least partially overlapped with the at least one electronic component may include a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure different from other areas.
- a portion of the display 201 that is partially overlapped with the at least one electronic component may have a different pixel density than other areas.
- a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure formed in a partial region of the display 201 that is at least partially overlapped with the at least one electronic component may include various types of signals related to the at least one electronic component (eg, externally and between the at least one electronic component). : When light or ultrasonic) passes, it is possible to reduce signal loss to the electronic component. According to some embodiments, a plurality of pixels may not be disposed in a partial area of the display 201 that at least partially overlaps with the at least one electronic component. According to another embodiment, at least one electronic component (eg, the camera module 205 ) is aligned with an opening (eg, a through hole, or a notch) formed in the display 201 to form the inside of the electronic device 200 . may be located in
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of an antenna structure 400 according to an embodiment.
- the antenna structure 400 is located inside the housing 210 , and may transmit or receive a signal to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna structure 400 includes a first antenna (or a first antenna radiator) 410 and a second antenna formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern disposed on a substrate 440 such as a PCB. (or a second antenna radiator) 420 , and/or a third antenna (or a third antenna radiator) 430 may be included.
- the antenna structure 400 may be implemented in the form of, for example, a PCB or a flexible PCB (FPCB).
- the antenna structure 400 includes first conductors (or first conductive patterns), a second conductor (eg, a ground plane), and a dielectric material between the first conductors and the second conductor. may include The first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and/or the third antenna 430 may be a patch antenna formed of first conductors.
- the antenna structure 400 includes a first electrical path 411 electrically connected to the first antenna 410 , a second electrical path 421 electrically connected to the second antenna 420 , and/or a third antenna 430 . ) and a third electrical path 431 electrically connected thereto.
- the communication circuit eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG.
- first electrical path eg, a first feeding line
- second electrical path eg, a second feeding line
- third electrical path eg, a third feed line
- the substrate 440 may include one surface 441 and the other surface (not shown) facing in opposite directions.
- One surface 441 of the substrate 440 may be positioned toward the rear surface 210B or the rear plate 211 of the electronic device 200 and may be substantially parallel to the rear surface 210B or the rear plate 211 of the electronic device 200 .
- the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and/or the third antenna 430 may be disposed on one surface 441 of the substrate 440 .
- the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and/or the third antenna 430 may include a substrate close to one side 441 of one side 441 and the other side of the substrate 440 . It may be located inside of 440 .
- the positions of the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and/or the third antenna 430 are not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 3 and may be arranged in various other positions of the electronic device 200 .
- the substrate 440 may include at least one opening 451 , 452 used to place the antenna structure 400 in the housing 210 .
- one opening 451 is disposed in the region of the substrate 440 adjacent to the second antenna 420
- another opening 452 is disposed in the region of the substrate 440 adjacent to the third antenna 430 . It may be disposed in area 440 .
- the antenna structure 400 may be disposed in the housing 210 using plastic welding corresponding to the at least one opening 451 , 452 .
- the antenna structure 400 may be disposed in the housing 210 using bolts corresponding to the at least one opening 451 and 452 .
- the antenna structure 400 may be located on a support structure or support member located inside the housing 210 .
- the position or number of openings used to arrange the antenna structure 400 in the housing 210 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and may vary.
- the antenna structure 400 may be disposed on the housing 210 using a polymer adhesive material, and in this case, at least one of the openings 451 and 452 may be omitted. Through various other methods, the antenna structure 400 may be located in the electronic device 200 .
- the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and the third antenna 430 are viewed from the top of the rear surface 210B of the electronic device 200 (eg, in the +z-axis direction).
- the plurality of antennas including the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and the third antenna 430 are antenna arrays.
- the number of antennas included in the antenna structure 400 is not limited to the embodiment shown in Fig. 4.
- the electronic device 200 may include One antenna structure (not shown) for identifying a first angle at which a signal is received with respect to the x-axis and another antenna structure (not shown) for identifying a second angle at which a signal is received with respect to the y-axis
- the antenna structure 400 may include two antennas.
- the electronic device 200 uses the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and the third antenna 430 to locate a signal source (eg, a transmitter or a Tx device). function can be performed.
- the electronic device 200 may identify an angle at which a signal is received using, for example, a time difference between signals received through two antennas and a phase difference resulting therefrom.
- the angle at which the signal is received is a first angle (eg, first signal reception angle) with respect to the set x-axis (eg, reference x-axis) (eg, first axis) of the electronic device 200 , and the electronic device 200 .
- the electronic device 200 may include a second angle (eg, a second signal reception angle) with respect to the set y-axis (eg, the reference y-axis) (eg, the second axis).
- the electronic device 200 may identify a first angle at which a signal is received with respect to the x-axis using the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 .
- the electronic device 200 may identify a second angle at which a signal is received with respect to the y-axis using the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 .
- a second angle eg, a second signal reception angle
- an x-axis eg, a reference x-axis
- a y-axis eg, a reference y-axis
- a second axis may form an angle of 90 degrees.
- the antenna structure 400 may focus electromagnetic waves in a direction (eg, a direction of the -z axis) toward the rear surface 210B of the electronic device 200 or directivity for transmitting and receiving waves.
- a direction eg, a direction of the -z axis
- the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and/or the third antenna 430 may form a beam pattern (or antenna radiation pattern).
- the beam pattern may be an idle area capable of radiating or sensing a signal.
- the beam pattern may include, for example, a main beam (or main lobe) formed in a maximum radiation direction (boresight) as shown in FIG. 5A .
- the main beam refers to a beam radiating a relatively large amount of energy
- the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , or the third antenna 430 transmits and/or receives a frequency signal substantially through the main beam. can do.
- the first antenna 410 , the second antenna 420 , and/or the third antenna 430 is directed toward the rear surface 210B of the electronic device 200 (eg, the -z-axis direction). ) to form the main beam.
- 5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining, for example, a method for confirming a signal reception angle.
- the electronic device eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2
- the electronic device may use the phase difference between signals received through the two antennas 510 and 520 to check angle information about the signal source.
- the signal reception angle may be confirmed through the calculation method of Equation 1 below, and a control circuit (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) in the memory of the electronic device (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ) is thereto. Instructions for performing the related operation may be stored.
- ⁇ angle to signal source (eg AOA angle)
- the distance D between the two antennas 510 and 520 may have a half length (half wavelength) of the wavelength of the signal S transmitted from the signal source. , a phase difference between signals received through the two antennas 510 and 520 may be up to 180 degrees. According to an embodiment, the distance D between the two antennas 510 and 520 may be the distance D between the center of one antenna 510 and the center of the other antenna 520 .
- the distance D between the two antennas 510 and 520 has a length of 1/2 (half wavelength) or less of the wavelength of the signal S transmitted from the signal source.
- the distance D between the two antennas 510 and 520 is 1/2 the length (half wavelength) of the wavelength ⁇ of the signal S transmitted from the signal source to the signal transmitted from the signal source. It may have a quarter length (quarter wavelength) of the wavelength ( ⁇ ) of (S).
- the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 used to identify a first angle at which a signal is received with respect to the set x-axis of the electronic device 200 may be aligned in the x-axis direction.
- the first angle at which the signal is received with respect to the x-axis may be identified, for example, through the method described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B and Equation 1 above.
- the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 used to confirm the second angle at which the signal is received with respect to the set y-axis of the electronic device 200 are not aligned in the y-axis direction.
- the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 may be in a misaligned state in the y-axis direction due to their relationship with other elements in the electronic device 200 .
- the misalignment of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 may cause a recognition error of the second angle at which the signal is received with respect to the y-axis.
- the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 used to confirm a first angle at which a signal is received with respect to the set x-axis of the electronic device 200 are not aligned in the x-axis direction.
- the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 used to check the second angle at which the signal is received with respect to the set y-axis of the electronic device 200 may not be aligned in the y-axis direction.
- the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 are in a misaligned state in the x-axis direction, and the first antenna ( 410 and the third antenna 430 may be in a misaligned state in the y-axis direction. Even in this case, the operation or method used in the detailed description to be described later may be applied.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining, for example, a recognition error of a signal reception angle.
- reference numeral '1' denotes, for example, the first case where the angle formed by the signal source with the y-axis is 0, and the antenna structure 500 is located in the maximum radiation direction forming the main beam.
- Reference numeral '2' may indicate, for example, a second case in which an angle formed by the signal source with the y-axis is 0, and an angle of -90 degrees to the maximum radiation direction of the antenna structure 500 .
- Reference numeral '3' may indicate a third case where, for example, an angle formed by the signal source with the y-axis is 0, and an angle of +90 degrees with the maximum radiation direction of the antenna structure 500 is obtained.
- the first case (1), the second case (2), or the third case (3) may be formed due to, for example, rotation of the electronic device 200 or movement of a signal source.
- the second angle with respect to the signal source may be recognized as substantially 0 degrees regardless of the misalignment state of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 .
- the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 are misaligned (hereinafter, misaligned distance) ( ⁇ ) is the second A time difference between the signals received by the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 and the resulting phase difference may be generated, whereby the second angle with respect to the signal source is a non-zero angle (eg, There may be errors recognized as +30 degrees in the second case (2) or -30 degrees in the third case (3)).
- the signal source Even when the angle formed by the signal source with the y-axis is 0 and it is at an acute angle with the maximum radiation direction of the antenna structure 500, due to the misalignment state of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430, the signal source There may be an error in which the second angle to the angle is recognized as a non-zero angle.
- the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 are in a non-aligned state in the x-axis direction, and the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 are aligned in the y-axis direction. can be in In this case, due to the misalignment distance between the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 , there may be an error in the first angle with respect to the signal source.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an operation flow 700 of the electronic device 200 for reducing a recognition error of a signal reception angle (angle information about a signal source) according to an embodiment.
- the operation flow of FIG. 7 may be implemented, for example, by a control circuit (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 200 .
- the control circuit may identify a two-dimensional coordinate value using signals received through a plurality of antennas included in the electronic device 200 .
- the control circuit may correct the signal reception angle based on the two-dimensional coordinate value.
- 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining an operation flow of FIG. 7 according to an exemplary embodiment. 4, 8, and 9 , the control circuit performs the set x-axis of the electronic device 200 using signals received from the signal source 800 through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 . A first angle at which a signal is received (or a first signal reception angle) A1 with respect to can be checked.
- the control circuit uses the signals received from the signal source 800 through the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 at a second angle (or at which the signal is received with respect to the set y-axis of the electronic device 200 ).
- the second signal reception angle) (A2) can be checked.
- the control circuit may generate the two-dimensional coordinate values A1 and A2 using the first angle A1 and the second angle A2.
- the first angle A1 may be referred to as a first coordinate value
- the second angle A2 may be referred to as a second coordinate value.
- 9 illustrates a two-dimensional coordinate system perpendicular to the maximum radiation direction (boresight) of the antenna structure 400 according to an embodiment.
- the control circuit may perform various operations related to a positioning function (eg, an application related to a positioning function) by using the two-dimensional coordinate values A1 and A2. For example, the control circuit may estimate the position of the signal source based on the two-dimensional coordinate values A1 and A2. As in the embodiment of FIG. 4 , the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 may be in an unaligned state in the y-axis direction, and thus, a recognition error of the second angle A2 may occur. . According to one embodiment, the control circuit compensates based on the first angle (or first coordinate value) A1 and the misalignment distance ⁇ of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 . ) can be set to determine the value. The control circuit may be set to correct the second angle (or the second coordinate value) using the compensation value (eg, refer to reference numeral '801').
- a positioning function eg, an application related to a positioning function
- the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 are in a non-aligned state in the x-axis direction, and the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 are aligned in the y-axis direction.
- a recognition error of the first angle A1 may occur due to the misalignment distance between the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 .
- the control circuit determines a compensation value based on the second angle (or second coordinate value) A2 and the misalignment distance of the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420, and sets the compensation value. It may be set to correct the first angle (or the first coordinate value) using
- control circuit may correct the second angle at which the signal is received with respect to the y-axis based on an algorithm (or a program or an instruction) in consideration of FIG. 5A and Equation 2 below.
- ⁇ offset The angle at which the second angle at which the signal is received with respect to the y-axis is corrected (eg, corrected AOA angle)
- ⁇ 2 phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430
- ⁇ 1 phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420
- the correction of the signal reception angle may be performed based on predetermined table information stored in a memory (eg, the memory 120 of FIG. 1 ) based on experimental data.
- Table 1 shows, for example, when the misalignment distance ⁇ of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 is about 4 mm, through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 It represents a compensation value corresponding to the phase difference ⁇ between the received signals.
- FIG. 10 and 11 show a first antenna 410 and a third antenna 430 corresponding to a phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420, according to an embodiment. It is a diagram for explaining a method for determining a compensation value for an unaligned state of .
- a second angle at which a signal from the signal source 1000 is received with respect to the y-axis is set to substantially 0 and the electronic device 200 is rotated about the y-axis while rotating the center of the first antenna.
- a phase difference between signals received through 410 and the second antenna 420 may be measured.
- a horizontal axis indicates a phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 according to a rotation angle of the electronic device 200 .
- FIG. 10 in the graph of FIG.
- the vertical axis indicates a phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 according to the rotation angle of the electronic device 200 .
- the second angle at which the signal from the signal source 1000 is received with respect to the y-axis is substantially zero, but due to the misalignment of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 , the first A phase difference (refer to the vertical axis) between signals received through the antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 may be a non-zero value.
- the compensation value for the misalignment state of the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 is a phase between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 .
- the difference may be a value for correcting a phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 to 0.
- the compensation value may be determined, for example, based on Equation 2 above. For example, referring to Table 1, when the phase difference between signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 is 40 degrees, the compensation value may be -20 degrees.
- FIG. 12 illustrates an operation flow 1200 of the electronic device 200 for improving reliability regarding data received from a signal source, according to various embodiments.
- the operation flow of FIG. 12 may be implemented, for example, by a control circuit (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) included in the electronic device 200 .
- the control circuit may identify a two-dimensional coordinate value using signals received through a plurality of antennas included in the electronic device 200 .
- the control circuit may selectively filter data received from the signal source based on the two-dimensional coordinate value.
- 13A, 13B, 13C, 14A, 14B, 14C, and 15 are diagrams for explaining an operation flow of FIG. 12 according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 60 degrees with the y axis in a state that is inclined by -60 degrees about the x axis.
- the first graph indicated by reference numeral '1311' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the first measurement condition 1310, the first antenna 410 and the second graph of FIG.
- the antenna 420 may be used to represent a measured value of a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis. In the graphs of FIGS.
- the horizontal axis 1301 may indicate an angle at which the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 30 degrees with the y axis in a state that is tilted by -30 degrees about the x axis.
- the second graph indicated by reference numeral '1321' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the second measurement condition 1320, the first antenna 410 and the second graph of FIG.
- the antenna 420 may be used to represent a measured value of a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis.
- the electronic device 200 may be rotated about the y-axis without being tilted about the x-axis.
- the third graph indicated by reference numeral '1331' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the third measurement condition, the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 of FIG. 4 are ), a value obtained by measuring a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis may be represented.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 60 degrees with the y axis in a state that is tilted by +30 degrees about the x axis can be
- a fourth graph indicated by reference numeral '1341' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the fourth measurement condition, the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 of FIG. 4 are ), a value obtained by measuring a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis may be represented.
- the electronic device 200 is to be rotated about the central axis C forming an angle of 60 degrees with the y axis in a state tilted by +60 degrees about the x axis.
- the fifth graph indicated by reference numeral '1351' uses the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 of FIG. 4 when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C.
- the signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 may represent a value obtained by measuring a first angle received with respect to the x-axis. According to the sixth measurement condition indicated by reference numeral '1410' of FIG.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 60 degrees with the x axis in a state of -60 degrees with respect to the y axis.
- a sixth graph indicated by reference numeral '1411' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the sixth measurement condition 1410, the first antenna 410 and the second The antenna 420 may be used to represent a measured value of a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis.
- the horizontal axis 1401 may indicate an angle at which the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 30 degrees with the x axis in a state where the electronic device 200 is tilted by -30 degrees with respect to the y axis.
- the first antenna 410 and the second antenna of FIG. 4 are A value obtained by measuring a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis may be indicated by using 420 .
- the electronic device 200 may be rotated about the x-axis while not tilted about the y-axis.
- the eighth graph indicated by reference numeral '1431' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the eighth measurement condition 1430, the first antenna 410 and the second graph of FIG.
- the antenna 420 may be used to represent a measured value of a first angle at which a signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 30 degrees with the x axis in a state that is tilted by +30 degrees about the y axis.
- a ninth graph indicated by reference numeral '1441' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the ninth measurement condition 1440, the first antenna 410 and the second graph of FIG.
- the antenna 420 may be used to represent a measured value of a first angle at which the signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis. According to the tenth measurement condition indicated by reference numeral '1450' of FIG.
- the electronic device 200 rotates about the central axis C forming an angle of 60 degrees with the x-axis in a state where it is tilted by +60 degrees about the y-axis can be
- a tenth graph indicated by reference numeral '1451' indicates that when the electronic device 200 is rotated about the central axis C under the tenth measurement condition 1450, the first antenna 410 and the second The antenna 420 may be used to represent a measured value of a first angle at which the signal transmitted from the signal source 1300 is received with respect to the x-axis.
- the first angle recognized using the signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 is a first graph 1311,
- the second graph 1321 , the third graph 1331 , the fourth graph 1341 , the fifth graph 1351 , the sixth graph 1411 , the seventh graph 1421 , the eighth graph 1431 , the As in the ninth graph 1441 or the tenth graph 1451 it may vary according to the rotation of the electronic device 200 .
- 13A, 13B, 13C, 14A, 14B, and 14C are, for example, the signal source 1300 according to the rotation angle of the electronic device 200.
- the portion indicated by reference numeral '1312' or '1313' in the first graph 1311, reference numeral '1352' in the fifth graph 1351, and reference numeral ' in the sixth graph 1411 The part indicated by 1411 or '1412', the part indicated by '1422' in the seventh graph 1421, and the part indicated by '1452' or '1453' in the tenth graph 1451 are out of the design range.
- the control circuit uses signals received through the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 according to the angle at which the electronic device 200 is inclined. Reliability of the recognized first angle may be determined.
- the angle at which the electronic device 200 is inclined about the x-axis corresponds to, for example, a second angle recognized using signals received through the first antenna 410 and the third antenna 430 of FIG. 4 . can do.
- an operation for correcting the second angle may be performed (eg, refer to operation 720 of FIG. 7 ).
- the first angle recognized using the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420, and the data received from the signal source 1300 are not reliable. It may be determined and filtered as data that is not. Data whose reliability is not secured may not be utilized for a positioning function (eg, an application related to a positioning function) as invalid data, for example.
- a positioning function eg, an application related to a positioning function
- the antenna structure 400 may be determined as reliable data.
- the reliable data may be utilized for a positioning function as valid data, for example.
- the antenna structure 400 may form a directivity capable of transmitting and receiving a wave in the direction of the -z axis and a beam pattern B related thereto.
- the second angle When the second angle is included in the critical range, it may indicate a state in which the possibility that a signal is substantially received through the main beam (or main lobe) of the beam pattern B is high.
- 15 illustrates a two-dimensional coordinate system perpendicular to the maximum radiation direction of the antenna structure 400 according to an embodiment. 15, for example, a first angle (eg, a first coordinate value) recognized using the first antenna 410 and the second antenna 420 of FIG.
- the confidence region 1500 may be provided, for example, based on data measured under various measurement conditions described with reference to FIGS. 13A, 13B, 13C, 14A, 14B, or 14C.
- an electronic device may include a plurality of antennas and a control circuit.
- the control circuit checks a two-dimensional coordinate value using signals received through a plurality of antennas, corrects a signal reception angle based on the two-dimensional coordinate value, or receives data received from a signal source through the plurality of antennas. It may be set to selectively filter.
- the control circuit in the operation of confirming the two-dimensional coordinate value, may include, as a first coordinate value among the two-dimensional coordinate values, a first antenna and a second antenna among the plurality of antennas. It may be set to check the first angle at which the signal is received with respect to the x-axis using .
- the control circuit is configured to, as a second coordinate value among the two-dimensional coordinate values, use the first antenna and the third antenna among the plurality of antennas to generate a signal with respect to the y-axis. may be set to confirm the received second angle.
- the first antenna and the second antenna may be aligned in the direction of the x-axis.
- the first antenna and the third antenna may be misaligned in the y-axis direction.
- the control circuit determines the second angle using the misalignment distance between the first antenna and the third antenna, and the first angle. It can be set to correct.
- the first antenna and the second antenna, or the first antenna and the third antenna may be spaced apart by a length of 1/2 of a wavelength of the signals.
- the control circuit in the operation of selectively filtering the data received from the signal source, is configured to: When the two-dimensional coordinate value is not located in a set or designated coordinate region, the signal source It may be configured to filter the data received from
- At least one of the plurality of antennas may include a patch antenna.
- the plurality of antennas may be included in an antenna array.
- the plurality of antennas may be located on the same substrate.
- the electronic device may further include a housing forming a front surface of the electronic device and a rear surface of the electronic device.
- the electronic device may further include a display to be positioned within the housing.
- the display may be visually exposed through the front surface.
- the plurality of antennas may form a main beam in a direction toward which the rear surface faces.
- the electronic device may include a first antenna and a second antenna aligned in the x-axis direction.
- the electronic device may include a third antenna that is not aligned with the first antenna in a y-axis direction.
- the electronic device may include a control circuit.
- the control circuit may be configured to determine a first signal reception angle using signals received through the first antenna and the second antenna.
- the control circuit may be configured to identify a second signal reception angle using signals received through the first antenna and the third antenna.
- the control circuit may be configured to correct the second signal reception angle using a misalignment distance between the first antenna and the third antenna, and the first signal reception angle.
- the first antenna, the second antenna, and the third antenna may include a patch antenna.
- the plurality of antennas may be located on the same substrate.
- control circuit may be further configured to filter data received from the signal source based on the first signal reception angle and the corrected second signal reception angle.
- control circuit when the two-dimensional coordinate values corresponding to the first signal reception angle and the corrected second signal reception angle are not located in a set or designated coordinate area, the signal It may be further configured to filter data received from the source.
- a method of operating an electronic device may include checking a two-dimensional coordinate value using signals received through a plurality of antennas. The method may include correcting a signal reception angle based on the two-dimensional coordinate value or selectively filtering data received from a signal source.
- the operation of confirming the two-dimensional coordinate value using the signals received through the plurality of antennas is a first coordinate value among the two-dimensional coordinate values, among the plurality of antennas.
- a first angle at which a signal is received with respect to the x-axis may be identified using the first antenna and the second antenna.
- the operation of confirming the two-dimensional coordinate value using the signals received through the plurality of antennas may include selecting the first antenna and the third antenna among the plurality of antennas as a second coordinate value among the two-dimensional coordinate values.
- a second angle at which a signal is received with respect to the y-axis may be identified using the y-axis.
- the first antenna and the second antenna may be aligned in the direction of the x-axis.
- the first antenna and the third antenna may be misaligned in the y-axis direction.
- the operation of correcting the signal reception angle based on the two-dimensional coordinate value includes the misalignment distance between the first antenna and the third antenna, and the second angle using the first angle.
- the angle can be corrected.
- the operation of selectively filtering data received from the signal source based on the two-dimensional coordinate value is when the two-dimensional coordinate value is not located in a set or designated coordinate area, the The data received from the signal source may be filtered.
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-120도 ~ -61도 |
-60도 ~ -31도 |
-30도 ~ 0도 |
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+31도 ~ +60도 |
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,복수의 안테나들; 및복수의 안테나들을 통해 수신된 신호들을 이용하여 2차원 좌표 값을 확인하고, 상기 2차원 좌표 값을 기초로 신호 수신 각도를 보정하거나, 상기 복수의 안테나들을 통해 신호원으로부터 수신된 데이터를 선택적으로 필터링(filtering)하도록 설정된 제어 회로를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제어 회로는, 상기 2차원 좌표 값을 확인하는 동작에서,상기 2차원 좌표 값 중 제 1 좌표 값으로서, 상기 복수의 안테나들 중 제 1 안테나 및 제 2 안테나를 이용하여 x 축에 대하여 신호가 수신되는 제 1 각도를 확인하고,상기 2차원 좌표 값 중 제 2 좌표 값으로서, 상기 복수의 안테나들 중 상기 제 1 안테나 및 제 3 안테나를 이용하여 y 축에 대하여 신호가 수신되는 제 2 각도를 확인하도록 설정된 전자 장치.
- 제 2 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 2 안테나는 상기 x 축의 방향으로 정렬되어 있고,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 3 안테나는 상기 y 축의 방향으로 비정렬되어 있는 전자 장치.
- 제 3 항에 있어서,상기 제어 회로는, 상기 신호 수신 각도를 보정하는 동작에서,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 3 안테나의 비정렬 거리, 및 상기 제 1 각도를 이용하여 상기 제 2 각도를 보정하도록 설정된 전자 장치.
- 제 2 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 2 안테나, 또는 상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 3 안테나는, 상기 신호들이 가지는 파장의 1/2 길이로 이격된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 제어 회로는, 상기 신호원으로터 수신된 상기 데이터를 선택적으로 필터링하는 동작에서,상기 2차원 좌표 값이 설정된 또는 지정된 좌표 영역에 위치되지 않을 때, 상기 신호원으로부터 수신된 상기 데이터를 필터링하도록 설정된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 복수의 안테나들 중 적어도 하나는 패치 안테나(patch antenna)를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 복수의 안테나들은 안테나 어레이(antenna array)에 포함된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 복수의 안테나들은 동일한 서브스트레이트(substrate)에 위치된 전자 장치.
- 제 1 항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치의 전면 및 상기 전자 장치의 후면을 형성하는 하우징; 및상기 하우징 내에 위치되고, 상기 전면을 통해 시각적으로 노출된 디스플레이를 더 포함하고,상기 복수의 안테나들은, 상기 후면이 향하는 방향으로 메인 빔(main beam)을 형성하는 전자 장치.
- 전자 장치의 동작 방법에 있어서,복수의 안테나들을 통해 수신된 신호들을 이용하여 2차원 좌표 값을 확인하는 동작; 및상기 2차원 좌표 값을 기초로 신호 수신 각도를 보정하거나, 신호원으로부터 수신된 데이터를 선택적으로 필터링하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 11 항에 있어서,상기 복수의 안테나들을 통해 수신된 신호들을 이용하여 상기 2차원 좌표 값을 확인하는 동작은,상기 2차원 좌표 값 중 제 1 좌표 값으로서, 상기 복수의 안테나들 중 제 1 안테나 및 제 2 안테나를 이용하여 상기 x 축에 대하여 신호가 수신되는 제 1 각도를 확인하고,상기 2차원 좌표 값 중 제 2 좌표 값으로서, 상기 복수의 안테나들 중 상기 제 1 안테나 및 제 3 안테나를 이용하여 상기 y 축에 대하여 신호가 수신되는 제 2 각도를 확인하는 방법.
- 제 12 항에 있어서,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 2 안테나는, 상기 x 축의 방향으로 정렬되어 있고,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 3 안테나는, 상기 y 축의 방향으로 비정렬되어 있는 방법.
- 제 13 항에 있어서,상기 2차원 좌표 값을 기초로 신호 수신 각도를 보정하는 동작은,상기 제 1 안테나 및 상기 제 3 안테나의 비정렬 거리, 및 상기 제 1 각도를 이용하여 상기 제 2 각도를 보정하는 방법.
- 제 11 항에 있어서,상기 2차원 좌표 값을 기초로 상기 신호원으로부터 수신된 데이터를 선택적으로 필터링하는 동작은,상기 2차원 좌표 값이 설정된 또는 지정된 좌표 영역에 위치되지 않을 때, 상기 신호원으로부터 수신된 상기 데이터를 필터링하는 방법.
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