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- An electronic device in which an area of a display exposed to the outside changes according to a use state is being developed.
- an exposure area of a display of a slideable electronic device may change according to an operation.
- various sensing methods for detecting the exposure area of the display are used to display an appropriate visual image corresponding to the exposure area of the display.
- various sensing methods for detecting the exposed area of the display for example, sensing methods using encoders, magnets, and sensors can be used. Since the sensor for detecting the exposed area of the display occupies space inside the electronic device, space efficiency of the electronic device can be increased as the mounting space of the sensor is minimized. In addition, since the electronic device includes a lead-out area through which a display is drawn in or drawn out, various methods are used to prevent moisture penetration into the lead-out area.
- an electronic device including a flexible display capable of intuitively detecting a display area of the flexible display exposed to the outer surface through a sensor disposed in an area from which the flexible display is drawn out is provided.
- an electronic device including a flexible display capable of preventing an electronic device from malfunctioning due to an external signal is provided by forming a detection sensor to have a unique pattern.
- the disclosed embodiments by detecting the sensor value of the sensor that changes according to the inflow of moisture, it includes a flexible display that can prevent submersion of the electronic device at an early stage and minimize and/or reduce damage to the electronic device due to submersion.
- An electronic device is provided.
- An electronic device includes a housing structure including a first housing and a second housing movably connected to the first housing along a movement direction; a flexible display supported by the first housing and the second housing, the area of a display area visually visible on the front surface of the housing structure changing according to the relative movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing; a sensor comprising first electrodes and second electrodes arranged side by side and a dielectric material disposed between the first and second electrodes and detecting a change in area of the display area; And a processor, wherein the housing structure has an outlet through which the flexible display is drawn out from the inner space to the front surface of the housing structure or the flexible display is drawn into the inner space from the front surface of the housing structure.
- the detection sensor is disposed in the housing structure portion adjacent to the outlet so that the first electrode faces the surface of the flexible display passing through the outlet, and the sensor has a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the moving direction. It may include a first part and one or more second parts protruding in one direction from the first part.
- An electronic device includes a first housing; a second housing at least partially overlapping the first housing and movably connected to the first housing along a moving direction; At least a portion is mounted on a surface of the second housing, at least a portion is accommodated in an inner space formed by the first housing, and according to the relative movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing, the first housing a flexible display in which the sizes of visually visible display areas on the surfaces of the housing and the second housing change;
- a sensor comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and having a capacitance that changes according to the inflow of moisture; and a processor, wherein the first housing includes an outlet through which the flexible display is drawn from an inner space to a surface of the first housing or the second housing, or the flexible display is drawn from the surface to the inner space;
- the sensor may be disposed on an inner surface of the first housing adjacent to the outlet, and the processor may determine a degree of moisture inflow into the inner space
- a method for controlling a display screen of a slideable electronic device may include an operation of detecting an operation of pulling in or out of the display through an outlet; detecting a sensor through the display; an operation of confirming whether the pattern of the detected detection sensor matches the pattern of the detection sensor set; checking a sensor detection area of the display when the pattern of the detected sensor matches the pattern of the set sensor; calculating an area of a display area of the display that is visually visible to the outside through a sensor detection area of the confirmed display; and displaying visual information on the display corresponding to the calculated area of the display area.
- the area of the display area of the flexible display may be accurately detected by applying a signal to the draw-out area of the flexible display through a detection sensor disposed at an outlet of the housing structure.
- the detection sensor has a unique shape to secure the visibility of the signal pattern of the detection sensor, thereby preventing and/or reducing misrecognition of signals.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 2A is a front perspective view illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 2B is a front perspective view illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3A is a rear perspective view illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 3B is a rear perspective view illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 4A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 4B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 5a, 5b and 5c are perspective views of detection sensors according to various embodiments.
- 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating sensor detection data of a display according to an operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a display according to an operating state in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 8A and 8B are cross-sectional views of electronic devices according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 10 is a graph showing changes in signal values of detection sensors according to various embodiments.
- 11A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- 11B is a perspective view of a detection sensor according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a detection sensor according to various embodiments.
- 13 is a graph showing changes in signal values of detection sensors according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a detection sensor according to various embodiments.
- 15 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display screen control operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a submergence determination operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device in a network environment 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 through a second network 199. It is possible to 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
- the server 108 e.g, a long-distance wireless communication network
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or the 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 are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160). It can be.
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause 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 calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- software eg, the program 140
- the processor 120 transfers commands or data received from other components (eg, sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor).
- a main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor.
- NPU neural network processing unit
- the secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .
- the secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place 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, running an application). ) state, 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.
- the auxiliary processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where artificial intelligence 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 in the above example Not limited.
- 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 deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.
- the memory 130 may store 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, program 140) and commands related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or 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 module 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 of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- 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 sound signals 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.
- a receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
- the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to 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, or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
- audio interface audio interface
- connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may 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, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
- 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. According to one embodiment, 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 part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.
- 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, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, 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). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported.
- 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, : 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.
- a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN).
- a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN).
- These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips).
- the wireless communication module 192 uses 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.
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
- NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low latency
- -latency communications can be supported.
- 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 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for 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 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.
- eMBB peak data rate for eMBB realization
- a loss coverage for mMTC realization eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for URLLC realization eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). 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 selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. It can be.
- 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 in addition to the radiator.
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- signal e.g. commands or data
- commands 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 operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service.
- One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed.
- 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 latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- 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. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- Electronic devices may be devices of various types.
- 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, a home appliance, or similar devices.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a laptop, a desktop, a tablet, or a portable multimedia device
- portable medical device e.g., a portable medical device
- camera e.g., a camera
- a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
- a home appliance e.g., a smart bracelet
- An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.
- first, second, or first or secondary may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited.
- a (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.”
- the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include hardware, software, or firmware, or a unit implemented as a combination thereof, for example, a term such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used interchangeably with A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof 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
- a storage medium eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138
- a machine eg, electronic device 101
- a processor eg, the processor 120
- a 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-temporary' may mean that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and the temporary It does not discriminate if it is saved as .
- a signal e.g., electromagnetic waves
- the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- a computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
- a device-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
- an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
- two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
- at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.
- each component (eg, module or program) of the components described above may include a single object or a plurality of objects, and some of the multiple objects may be separately disposed in other components.
- one or more components or operations among the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg modules or programs
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.
- FIG. 2A is a front perspective view illustrating a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments
- FIG. 2B is a front perspective view illustrating an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments
- FIG. 3A is a closed state of the electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 3B is a rear perspective view showing an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- an electronic device 201 includes a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 movably coupled to the first housing 210 at least partially. It may include a housing structure that does.
- the first housing 210 includes a first plate 211 and a first side frame 212 extending in a substantially vertical direction (eg, a z-axis direction) along an edge of the first plate 211 . ) may be included.
- the first side frame 212 is a first side 2121, a second side 2122 extending from one end of the first side 2121, and extending from the other end of the first side 2121
- a third side surface 2123 may be included.
- the first housing 210 may include a first space at least partially closed from the outside through the first plate 211 and the first side frame 212 .
- the second housing 220 is a second side frame 222 that extends in a substantially vertical direction (eg, the z-axis direction) along the edges of the second plate 221 and the second plate 221 . ) may be included.
- the second side frame 222 extends from one end of the fourth side 2221 and the fourth side 2221 facing in the opposite direction to the first side 2121, and the second side 2122 It may include a sixth side surface 2223 extending from the other end of the fifth side surface 2222 and the fourth side surface 2221 coupled at least partially with the third side surface 2223 and at least partially coupled to the third side surface 2123 .
- the fourth side surface 2221 may extend from a structure other than the second plate 221 and be coupled to the second plate 221 .
- the second housing 220 may include a second space at least partially closed from the outside through the second plate 221 and the second side frame 222 .
- the first plate 211 and the second plate 221 may be arranged to at least partially form a rear surface of the electronic device 200 .
- the first plate 211, the second plate 221, the first side frame 212 and the second side frame 222 may be polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (eg aluminum, stainless steel). (STS, stainless steel), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials.
- the electronic device 201 may include a flexible display 230 disposed to be supported by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
- the flexible display 230 may include a flat portion supported by the second housing 220 and a bendable portion extending from the flat portion and supported by the first housing 210 .
- the bendable portion of the flexible display 230 is exposed to the outside in the first space of the first housing 210 in a state in which the electronic device 201 is closed, or visually (as used herein).
- the electronic device 201 is a rollable type electronic device in which the display screen of the flexible display 230 is expanded according to the opening operation caused by the movement of the first housing 210 from the second housing 220.
- the electronic device 201 is configured such that the first housing 210 is at least partially inserted into the second space of the second housing 220 and is movable in the direction 1 shown in the second housing ( 220) can be combined.
- the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are coupled so that the first side surface 2121 and the fourth side surface 2221 have a first distance d1. status can be maintained.
- the electronic device 201 in an open state, has a first side surface 2121 protruding from the fourth side surface 2221 by a predetermined distance d2 to have a second separation distance d.
- a state in which the housing 210 protrudes from the second housing 220 may be maintained.
- the flexible display 230 may be supported by the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 so that both ends thereof have curved edges.
- the electronic device 201 may automatically transition into an open state and a closed state through a driving unit disposed in the first space and/or the second space.
- a driving unit e.g. the processor 120 of FIG. 1
- the operation of the first housing 210 is performed through a driving unit. can be set to control.
- the first housing 210 may be manually protruded from the second housing 220 through a user's manipulation. In this case, the first housing 210 can protrude by a user's desired protrusion amount, and thus the screen of the flexible display 230 can also be changed to have various display areas.
- the processor of the electronic device 201 displays objects in various ways corresponding to a display area corresponding to a predetermined protruding amount of the first housing 210, and the application program can also be controlled to run.
- the electronic device 201 includes an input device 203, sound output devices 206 and 207, sensor modules 204 and 217, camera devices 205 and 216, connector ports 208, It may include at least one of a key input device (not shown) or an indicator (not shown). In another embodiment, the electronic device 201 may omit at least one of the above-described components or may additionally include other components.
- the input device 203 may include a microphone 203 .
- the input device 203 may include a plurality of microphones 203 disposed to detect the direction of sound.
- the sound output devices 206 and 207 may include an external speaker 206 and a receiver 207 for communication.
- the external speaker 206' when the external speaker 206' is disposed in the first housing 210, sound may be output through a speaker 206 hole formed in the second housing 220 in a closed state.
- the microphone 203 or the connector port 208 may also be formed to have substantially the same configuration.
- the sound output devices 206 and 207 may include an operated speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) while the separate speaker hole 206 is excluded.
- the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 201 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor modules 204 and 217 are, for example, the first sensor module 204 (eg, a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor) disposed on the front surface of the second housing 220 and/or the second housing 220.
- a second sensor module 217 eg, HRM sensor
- the first sensor module 204 may be disposed below the flexible display 230 in the second housing 220 .
- the first sensor module 204 may include a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, At least one of a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor may be further included.
- TOF time of flight
- the camera devices 205 and 216 include the first camera device 205 disposed on the front side of the second housing 220 of the electronic device 201 and the rear side of the second housing 220.
- a disposed second camera device 216 may be included.
- the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 located near the second camera device 216 .
- the camera devices 205 and 216 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- the first camera device 205 may be disposed below the flexible display 230 and may be configured to capture a subject through a part of an active area of the flexible display 230 .
- flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.
- two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 200 .
- the electronic device 201 may include at least one antenna (not shown).
- at least one antenna may wirelessly communicate with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1 ) or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging.
- the antenna may include a legacy antenna, mmWave antenna, near field communication (NFC) antenna, wireless charging antenna, and/or magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.
- the antenna structure may be formed through at least a portion of the first side frame 212 and/or the second side frame 222 formed of metal.
- the electronic device 201 may determine that the area of the flexible display 230 exposed to the outside (eg, visually visible) is in the +x-axis direction (eg, right direction) or in the +y-axis direction (eg, upper side). direction) or the -y-axis direction (downward), and it can be extended in one direction or in multiple directions, even if it expands horizontally (e.g.
- the x-axis direction or vertical direction (e.g. y-axis direction).
- the flexible display 230 may be expanded in either the -x-axis direction (eg, left direction) or the +x-axis direction (eg, right direction), or may be expanded in both the -x-axis direction and the +x-axis direction.
- the flexible display 230 moves upward (eg, the +y-axis direction) or downward (eg, the +y-axis direction).
- Example: -y axis direction or may be expanded in both the upper and lower directions.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to various embodiments
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to various embodiments
- FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are various embodiments.
- 6A and 6B are perspective views of a detection sensor according to various embodiments
- an electronic device 401 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2A) according to various embodiments includes a housing structure 400, It may include a flexible display 430, a detection sensor 440, and a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1).
- the housing structure 400 may include a first housing 410 and a second housing 420 forming an external appearance of the electronic device 401 .
- the first housing 410 and the second housing 420 may be partially movably connected.
- the second housing 420 may be relatively movably connected to the first housing 410 along a moving direction D (eg, the X-axis direction of FIG. 4A ).
- the internal space 403 of the electronic device 401 that is, the first housing 410 and the second housing 420
- the size of the inner space 403 formed by this may change.
- the first housing 410 and the second housing 420 as shown in FIG.
- the electronic device 401 may relatively move according to the operation of the electronic device 401 so that the state changes between the second state in which the size of the internal space 403 is maximized and/or expanded (eg, the expanded state in FIG. 2B).
- the housing structure 400 may include an outlet 402 formed on the front surface (eg, the surface facing the +Z axis of FIG. 4A).
- the outlet 402 is formed between the first housing 410 and the second housing 420, so that the inner space 403 of the housing structure 400 can communicate with the outside.
- the outlet 402 is formed in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction D (eg, Y in FIG. axial direction).
- a portion of the flexible display 430 may pass through the outlet 402 and move. In this case, the length of the outlet 402 in the formation direction may be longer than the length in the formation direction of the flexible display 430 .
- the flexible display 430 is supported by the first housing 410 and the second housing 420, and the outside of the electronic device 401 through the display area, for example, the housing structure 400 It may be visually exposed (eg, visually seen) on the front surface (eg, the upper surface of FIG. 4A).
- the area of the display area A that is exposed to the outside changes according to the relative movement of the first housing 410 and the second housing 420. can do.
- the display area A of the flexible display 430 has a variable area between a first state having a minimum area A1 as shown in FIG. 4A and a second state having a maximum area A2 as shown in FIG. 4B. It can be.
- the relative movement of the first housing 410 and the second housing 420 is described as the movement of the second housing 420 relative to the first housing 410 along the movement direction D. Let's assume that it does and explain it.
- At least a portion of the flexible display 430 may be mounted on the surface of the housing structure 400 and at least a portion may be accommodated inside the housing structure 400 .
- at least a portion of one region of the flexible display 430 is fixed to the surface of the second housing 420, and the other region is the inner space of the housing structure 400 formed by the first housing 410 ( 403) can be accommodated.
- a partial area of the flexible display 430 moves from the inner space 403 through the outlet 402 according to the relative movement of the second housing 420 with respect to the first housing 410, and the housing structure 400. It may be drawn out to the surface of the housing or drawn into the inner space 403 from the surface of the housing structure 400 through the outlet 402 .
- the flexible display 430 moves between the inner space 403 and the surface of the housing structure 400 through the outlet 402 through the operation of the housing structure 400, thereby moving the partial area of the housing structure 400.
- the size of the display area A exposed on the surface of may change.
- the flexible display 430 may include a touch screen panel (TSP).
- TSP touch screen panel
- the touch screen panel may recognize an electrical signal applied to the flexible display 430, for example, a touch input signal to the flexible display 430 or a hovering signal.
- the touch screen panel may be selectively activated according to the operation of the electronic device 401 .
- the touch screen panel may be controlled to be activated when an operation of withdrawing the flexible display 430, that is, an operation of moving the second housing 420 relative to the first housing 410 is detected. .
- the flexible display 430 may include an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or an unbreakable (UB) type OLED display (eg, curved display) including a micro light emitting diode (LED).
- the flexible display 430 may include an on cell touch active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display (OCTA).
- AMOLED organic light-emitting diode
- the type of the flexible display 430 is not limited to the above example, and may be formed in various ways (eg, an add-on type or an in-cell type).
- the flexible display 430 may include a display panel, a protective film (or window) laminated on the front surface of the display panel, and a cover panel attached to the rear surface of the display panel.
- the protective film is a thin film layer formed of a transparent material, and may be formed in a thin film form to protect the display panel from the outside and to assist flexibility of the display panel.
- the protective film may include a plastic film (eg, polyimide film) or thin glass (eg, ultra-thin glass (UTG)).
- the cover panel may prevent and/or inhibit the display panel from being twisted or bent.
- the cover panel may include a plurality of layers to implement each function. A plurality of layers included in the cover panel may be stacked through an adhesive member.
- the cover panel may include an embossed layer, a buffer layer, or a metal layer.
- the embossing layer may block and/or reduce incident light from the outside. The embossing layer can prevent parts of the internal space 403 from being visually exposed (eg, visually seen) from the outside through the display area of the flexible display 430 by being coated in black.
- the buffer layer may absorb shock applied to the flexible display 430 to prevent and/or reduce damage to the flexible display 430 .
- the buffer layer may include a sponge layer or a cushion layer.
- the metal layer prevents and/or reduces the twisting or bending of the flexible display 430 and prevents and/or reduces the occurrence of components mounted in the internal space 403 of the electronic device 401 or the flexible display 430 itself. It may perform a function of dissipating heat by dispersing heat to the entire area of the flexible display 430 .
- the metal layer may include a composite sheet or a copper sheet.
- the composite sheet is, for example, a sheet obtained by processing several sheets having different properties, and may include at least one of polyimide and graphite.
- the composite sheet may be formed of a single sheet made of one material (eg, polyimide sheet or graphite).
- the detection sensor 440 may be used to detect a change in area of the display area.
- the detection sensor 440 may be disposed on the inner surface of the housing structure 400 adjacent to the outlet 402, for example, on the inner surface of the first housing 410 adjacent to the outlet 402.
- the detection sensor 440 may be disposed to face the surface of the flexible display 430 located at the outlet 402 .
- the detection sensor 440 may maintain a state of facing a partial area of the flexible display 430 regardless of the operation of the electronic device 401 . For example, regardless of the process of changing the size of the display area between the first state of FIG. 4A and the second state of FIG.
- the sensor 440 may face the area of the flexible display 430 located at the outlet 402 .
- the detection sensor 440 may have its own capacitance.
- the detection sensor 440 is disposed between the first electrode 541a and the second electrode 541b of a conductive material, and the first electrode 541a and the second electrode 541b, which are disposed side by side in a spaced apart state. It may include a dielectric 542 disposed thereon.
- the detection sensor 440 may act as a capacitor having a set (eg, specified) capacitance.
- the capacitance value of the detection sensor 440 may be determined according to Equation 1 below.
- the dielectric 542 may be formed of a material capable of absorbing moisture, such as a sponge or paper.
- the detection sensor 440 may be disposed on the housing structure 400 such that the first electrode 541a faces the surface of the flexible display 430 passing through the outlet 402 .
- the second electrode 541b of the detection sensor 440 may be connected to the inner surface of the first housing 410, and the first electrode 541a may face the flexible display 430.
- the detection sensor 440 may apply a touch input or hovering input signal according to capacitance to an adjacent area of the flexible display 430, that is, to a display area passing through the outlet 402. Accordingly, the signal applied by the detection sensor 440 may be recognized through the flexible display 430 or the touch screen panel.
- the detection sensor 440 may be formed in a shape having a specific signal pattern. Since the signal pattern of the detection sensor 440 recognized through the flexible display 430 is determined according to the shape of the detection sensor 440, the detection sensor 440 is formed to have a specific shape so that other signals (eg, flexible display) A signal pattern distinguished from the user's false touch for (430) may be formed.
- the detection sensor 440 may include a first part 5401 having a longitudinal direction (L) and one or more second parts 5402 protruding in one direction from the first part 5401. there is. In one embodiment, the detection sensor 440 may be disposed such that the longitudinal direction L of the first portion 5401 is parallel to the forming direction of the outlet 402 .
- the detection sensor 440 indicates that the longitudinal direction L of the first portion 5401 moves the second housing 420 relative to the first housing 410. It may be arranged perpendicular to the direction (D). In one embodiment, the detection sensor 440 may be disposed such that the first portion 5401 faces the front of the housing structure 400 . For example, the detection sensor 440 may be disposed so that the first part 5401 faces the outside of the housing relative to the second part 5402 .
- the plurality of second parts 5402 may protrude in a predetermined direction with respect to the first part 5401.
- the detection sensor 440 may be formed in a form including two second parts 5402 each formed at both ends of the first part 5401 in the longitudinal direction L, as shown in FIG. 5A. there is.
- the shape of the detection sensor 440 is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 5A.
- the detection sensors 440' and 440'' are a plurality of second parts 5402' and 5402'' protruding from one or more regions of the first part 5401, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C. ), and when the detection sensor 440 includes a plurality of second parts 5402, the shape and length of each second part 5402 may be the same as or different from each other. .
- the processor can determine whether the electrical signal applied to the flexible display 430 is the electrical signal of the detection sensor 440 through the signal pattern applied to the flexible display 430 .
- a pattern of an electrical signal applied by the detection sensor 440 to the flexible display 430 may have a shape similar to that shown in FIG. 6A.
- the processor compares the pattern of the electrical signal applied to the flexible display 430 and the signal pattern of the detection sensor 440 to determine the electrical signal applied to the flexible display 430 to the detection sensor 440. It is possible to more accurately determine whether the result is due to a user's touch or misrecognition such as a user's mistake.
- the processor may sense the area of the display area of the flexible display 430 in real time through a signal of the detection sensor 440 applied to the flexible display 430 .
- the sensor for the flexible display 430 in a state where the area of the display area of the flexible display 430 changes, that is, in a state in which the second housing 420 moves relative to the first housing 410, the sensor for the flexible display 430
- the relative position of 440 may vary.
- the signal of the detection sensor 440 detected by the flexible display 430 in the first state of FIG. 4A appears in the form shown in FIG. 6A, and detected by the flexible display 430 in the second state of FIG. 4B.
- a signal from the detection sensor 440 may appear in the form of FIG. 6B.
- the processor may detect the relative position of the sensor 440 with respect to the flexible display 430 through a touch screen function of the flexible display 430 or another sensing structure.
- the processor calculates the coordinates of the signal of the detection sensor 440 applied to the flexible display 430 in real time. , it is possible to sense the degree of expansion of the flexible display 430 , that is, a change in area of the display area of the flexible display 430 in real time. For example, when the operating state of the electronic device 401 changes from the first state in FIG. 4A to the second state in FIG.
- the signal pattern of the detection sensor 440 applied to the flexible display 430 is shown in FIG. 6A From can be changed as shown in Figure 6b.
- the processor may calculate that the area of the display area A of the flexible display 430 changes from A1 to A2 through coordinates of the signal pattern applied to the display 430 .
- the processor may determine the operating state of the electronic device 401 through a signal of the detection sensor 440 applied to the flexible display 430 .
- the processor when the signal of the detection sensor 440 applied to the flexible display 430 appears as the first form (eg, the signal of the detection sensor 440 shown in FIG. 6A), the electronic device 401 ) is determined to be the first state (eg, the closed state of FIG. 2A), and the signal of the detection sensor 440 appears as the second form (eg, the signal of the detection sensor 440 shown in Fig. 6B) , it may be determined that the electronic device 401 is in the second state (eg, the open state of FIG. 2B).
- the first form eg, the signal of the detection sensor 440 shown in FIG. 6A
- the electronic device 401 is determined to be the first state (eg, the closed state of FIG. 2A)
- the signal of the detection sensor 440 appears as the second form (eg, the signal of the detection sensor 440 shown in Fig. 6B)
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of a display according to an operating state in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 701 may adjust the size of a visual image displayed on the flexible display 730 corresponding to the area of the display area A of the flexible display 730 .
- the electronic device 701 includes a housing structure 700 including a first housing 710 and a second housing 720, a flexible display 730, and a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1). ) may be included.
- the shape of the housing structure 700 may change according to the relative movement of the first housing 710 and the second housing 720 .
- the area of the display area exposed to the outside may change according to the relative movement of the second housing 720 with respect to the first housing 710. there is.
- the display area A of the flexible display 730 is It may change from the first area A1 to the second area A2.
- the flexible display 730 may display a visual image to the user through the display area A.
- the processor may detect a change in area of the display area A in real time. For example, the processor may detect the area of the display area through coordinates of a signal applied to the flexible display 730 by a detection sensor (eg, the detection sensor of FIG. 4A ). In an embodiment, the processor may adjust the size of the visual image displayed on the flexible display 730 in response to the detected area of the display area A. For example, when the area of the display area of the flexible display 730 extends from the first area A1 to the second area A2, the processor adjusts the size of the visual image to correspond to the change in area of the display area A. It can be expanded and displayed on the flexible display 730. In one embodiment, when the area of the display area changes, the processor stores an offset value according to the change in area of the display area A from a default value, and the visual image displayed on the display area A through the stored offset value. position can be rearranged.
- a detection sensor eg, the detection sensor of FIG. 4A
- the processor may adjust the size of the visual image displayed on
- 8A and 8B are cross-sectional views of electronic devices according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 801 may include a housing structure 800, a flexible display 830, a detection sensor 840, and a ground structure 850.
- the housing structure 800 may include a first housing 810 and a second housing 820 movably connected to the first housing 810 .
- the housing structure 800 may be formed on the front surface of the outlet 802 communicating with the inner space 803 .
- the outlet 802 may be formed between the first housing 810 and the second housing 820 .
- the housing structure 800 may include a main ground area for maintaining a voltage applied to the electronic device 801 within a certain range.
- the main ground area may be formed on the rear side of the housing structure 800 opposite to the front side of the housing structure 800 where the flexible display 830 is exposed.
- the main ground area may be formed inside the back glass 811 disposed in the first housing 810 .
- the flexible display 830 may include a display area supported by the housing structure 800 and exposed to the outside through the front surface of the housing structure 800 (eg, visually visible). In an embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 830 is fixed to the front surface of the housing structure 800, and at least a portion of the flexible display 830 may be disposed in the inner space 803 of the housing structure 800. In one embodiment, a partial area of the flexible display 830 moves through the outlet 802 according to the movement of the second housing 820 relative to the first housing 810, and the inner space 803 of the housing structure 800 ) to the front surface of the housing structure 800, or may be introduced into the inner space 803 of the housing structure 800 from the front surface of the housing structure 800. According to this structure, according to the relative movement of the second housing 820 with respect to the first housing 810, the flexible display 830 exposed to the front surface of the housing structure 800 (eg, visually visible) The area of the display area of may change.
- the detection sensor 840 may be disposed on the housing structure 800 so as to be adjacent to the outlet 802 .
- the detection sensor 840 may be attached to the inner surface of the first housing 810 where the outlet 802 is formed.
- the detection sensor 840 may apply an electrical signal according to its own capacitance to the area of the flexible display 830 passing through the outlet.
- the grounding structure 850 may include a grounding part 851 and a conducting part 852 .
- the grounding unit 851 and the conducting unit 852 may electrically connect the detection sensor 840 and the main ground area.
- the ground unit 851 may be disposed in the inner space 803 of the housing structure 800 and may be connected to the back glass 811 disposed on the outer surface of the first housing 810 so as to be energized. Accordingly, the ground unit 851 may be electrically connected to the main ground area disposed inside the back glass 811 of the electronic device 801 .
- the conductive part 852 may be disposed on the inner surface of the housing structure 800 to electrically connect the detection sensor 840 and the ground part 851 .
- the conductive part 852 extends along the inner surface of the first housing 810 from the outlet 802 to the ground part 851, and both ends are connected to the sensor 840 and the ground part 851, respectively. It may be disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 810 to come into contact with it.
- the conductive portion 852 may be formed in the form of a conductive tape formed of a conductive material or a layer coated on the inner surface of the housing through a conductive material.
- the detection sensor 840 may be electrically connected to the main ground area by being connected to the back glass 811 through the ground portion 851 and the conductive portion 852 .
- a ground path connecting the detection sensor 840 and the main ground area may be formed through the ground portion 851 and the conductive portion 852 .
- an external surge voltage is applied to the inside of the housing structure 800 through the outlet 802. It may flow into space 803 .
- the current according to the surge voltage flowing into the inner space 803 of the housing structure 800 through the outlet 802 is applied to the detection sensor 840, and the grounding part 851 and the conducting part 852 are applied. Since the surge voltage is moved to the main ground area through the surge voltage, damage to electronic components disposed in the inner space 803 of the housing structure 800 due to surge voltage can be prevented and/or reduced.
- an electronic device 801′ includes a housing structure 800 including a first housing and a second housing, a flexible display 830, a detection sensor 840, and a conducting unit ( 860) may be included.
- the conducting unit 860 may be mounted on the housing structure 800 to electrically connect the detection sensor 840 and the main ground area of the housing structure 800 .
- the conductive part 860 may include a conductive member that is in contact with the detection sensor 840 and the back glass 811 at the same time.
- the back glass 811 may be connected to the ground area of the electronic device 801'.
- the housing structure 800 may include a slot formed on an inner surface of the first housing to extend from the outlet 802 to the back glass 811, and the conductive part 860 may be seated in the slot.
- the detection sensor 840 may be disposed on the inner surface of the housing structure 800 so as to contact the conducting part 860 . Accordingly, the conductive part 860 may form a ground path connecting the detection sensor 840 and the back glass 811 .
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments
- FIG. 10 is a graph illustrating a change in a signal value of a detection sensor according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 901 includes a housing structure 900, a flexible display 930, a detection sensor 940, and a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1). can include
- the housing structure 900 may include a first housing 910 and a second housing 920 that is partially movably connected to the first housing 910 .
- an outlet 902 communicating the interior space and the outside may be formed on the front surface of the housing structure 900 .
- the outlet 902 may be formed between the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 .
- the flexible display 930 is supported by the housing structure 900 and may be exposed to the outside through a display area (eg, visually visible) exposed on the front surface of the housing structure 900 .
- a partial area moves between the inner space and the outside of the housing structure 900, thereby increasing the area of the display area.
- a portion of the flexible display 930 may be drawn out from the inner space of the housing structure 900 through the outlet 902 or drawn into the inner space of the housing structure 900 from the outside.
- the detection sensor 940 may be disposed at a portion of the housing structure 900 adjacent to the outlet 902 .
- the detection sensor 940 may be disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 910 where the outlet 902 is formed.
- the detection sensor 940 may have its own capacitance and apply an electrical signal according to its own capacitance to the area of the flexible display 930 located at the outlet 902 .
- the detection sensor 940 may absorb moisture, and the capacitance may change according to the amount of absorbed moisture.
- the detection sensor 940 includes a dielectric (eg, the dielectric of FIG. 5A ), and the dielectric may be formed of a material capable of absorbing moisture. In this case, when moisture flows into the detection sensor 940, the capacitance value of the detection sensor 940 may increase according to the amount of introduced moisture, as shown in FIG.
- the processor may determine the degree of moisture inflow into the inner space of the housing structure 900 through the capacitance value generated by the detection sensor 940 .
- the detection sensor 940 disposed at the outlet 902 absorbs the moisture introduced into the inlet to self-react. In capacitance can change.
- the electronic device 901 may detect the capacitance value of the detection sensor 940 through the flexible display 930 .
- the electronic device 901 may include a separate detection sensor (not shown) that is electrically connected to the detection sensor 940 and detects a change in capacitance generated by the detection sensor 940 .
- the processor may compare the capacitance of the detection sensor 940 detected through the flexible display 930 or a separate detection sensor with a set reference value to determine the degree of submersion of the electronic device 901 . For example, when the capacitance generated by the detection sensor 940 changes as shown in FIG. 10 according to the degree of moisture inflow into the detection sensor 940, the processor determines that the detected capacitance of the detection sensor 940 exceeds the set reference value. In this case, it is determined that the electronic device 901 is submerged, and when the detected capacitance of the detection sensor 940 is less than a set reference value, it may be determined that the electronic device 901 is not submerged. According to this method, the processor can detect whether or not the electronic device 901 is submerged at an early stage.
- the processor may perform a corresponding operation according to the submersion of the electronic device 901 .
- the processor determines the degree of moisture inflow into the inner space of the housing structure 900 through the capacitance value of the detection sensor 940, and performs a set corresponding operation according to the degree of submersion of the electronic device 901.
- the processor may perform an operation of displaying a notification according to the degree of submersion of the electronic device 901 to the user.
- the notification operation to the user may be performed by vibrating the electronic device 901, generating a warning sound, or displaying a visual image through the flexible display 930.
- the processor if the processor determines that the electronic device 901 is submerged, the processor shuts off the power of the electronic device 901 or a key element such as a memory disposed in the internal space of the housing structure 900. It is possible to perform an operation to cut off the supply of power to the component. In this case, the processor may display a notification according to power cut-off to the user. According to this method, submersion of the electronic device 901 can be detected at an early stage, and damage to internal components of the electronic device 901 due to inflow of moisture can be minimized and/or reduced.
- FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments
- FIG. 11B is a perspective view of a detection sensor according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 1101 may include a housing structure 1100, a flexible display 1130, a detection sensor 1140, and a sweeper 1143.
- the housing structure 1100 may include a first housing 1110 and a second housing 1120 that is partially movably connected to the first housing 1110 .
- the housing structure 1100 may have an outlet 1102 communicating with the interior space 1103 and the outside.
- the outlet 1102 may be formed between the first housing 1110 and the second housing 1120 .
- the flexible display 1130 may be supported by the housing structure 1100 and exposed (eg, visually visible) to the outside through the front surface of the housing structure 1100 . According to the relative movement of the first housing 1110 and the second housing 1120, in the flexible display 1130, a portion of the flexible display 1130 moves through the outlet 1102 to the inner space 1103 of the housing structure 1100. ), or being drawn into the inner space 1103 from the outside, the size of the area exposed to the outside of the housing structure 1100 (eg, visually visible) may change.
- the detection sensor 1140 may be disposed in the outlet 1102.
- the detection sensor 1140 may be disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 1110 in which the outlet 1102 is formed.
- the detection sensor 1140 may have its own capacitance and apply an electrical signal to an area of the flexible display 1130 passing through the outlet 1102 .
- the detection sensor 1140 is between the first electrode 1141a and the second electrode 1141b of a conductive material disposed side by side in a spaced apart state, and between the first electrode 1141a and the second electrode 1141b.
- a dielectric 1142 disposed on and a sweeper 1143 may be included.
- the detection sensor 1140 may be disposed so that the first electrode 1141a faces the surface of the flexible display 1130 located at the outlet 1102 .
- the second electrode 1141b of the detection sensor 1140 is connected to the inner surface of the first housing 1110, and the first electrode 1141a faces the area of the flexible display 1130 located in the outlet 1102. can be arranged to do so.
- the sweeper 1143 is attached to the outer surface of the detection sensor 1140 and may contact the surface of the flexible display 1130 area passing through the outlet 1102 .
- the sweeper 1143 may be attached to the outer surface of the first electrode 1141a of the detection sensor 1140 .
- the sweeper 1143 may be formed of a compressible soft material, for example, a low-density elastic material such as a sponge.
- the sweeper 1143 may be embossed on a surface portion of the flexible display 1130 in contact with the surface.
- the sweeper 1143 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the detection sensor 1140.
- the sweeper 1143 includes a first part 11401 extending in the longitudinal direction L and one or more second parts 11402 protruding from the first part 11401 as shown in FIG. 11B. It can be formed in the form of including.
- the longitudinal direction (L) of the detection sensor 1140 may be arranged parallel to the forming direction of the outlet (1102). In this case, the first part 11401 of the sweeper 1143 may simultaneously contact the area of the flexible display 1130 located at the outlet 1102 along the longitudinal direction L.
- the sweeper 1143 moves the housing structure (from the outside through the outlet 1102). Inflow of foreign substances such as dust into the inner space 1103 of the 1100 may be prevented and/or reduced.
- the sweeper 1143 is a flexible display 1130 passing through the outlet 1102 while a partial area of the flexible display 1130 is drawn into the inner space 1103 of the housing structure 1100 through the outlet 1102. ) can play a role in filtering out dust attached to the surface of the area.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a detection sensor according to various embodiments
- FIG. 13 is a graph showing a change in signal value of the detection sensor according to various embodiments
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the detection sensor according to various embodiments.
- a detection sensor 1240 may include a plurality of detection sensor units 1250 and 1260 that are divided from each other.
- the detection sensor 1240 may include a first detection sensor unit 1250 and a second detection sensor unit 126 .
- the first detection The sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260 may divide the first portion 12611 in the longitudinal direction (L).
- the second part 12612 of the detection sensor 1240 may be included in the second detection sensor unit 1260 .
- the first sensor unit 1250 in a state in which the sensor 940 is disposed at the outlet 902 of the housing structure 900 as shown in FIG. 9, the first sensor unit 1250 is disposed toward the outlet 902,
- the second detection sensor unit 1260 may be disposed toward the inner space 903 relative to the first detection sensor unit 1250 .
- the first detection sensor unit 1250 may be disposed adjacent to the outside of the housing structure compared to the second detection sensor unit 1260 .
- each of the first detection sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260 may have its own capacitance.
- the first detection sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260 include first electrodes 1251a and 1261a connected to each other and second electrodes 1251b and 1261b connected to each other. and dielectrics 1252 and 1262 disposed between the first electrodes 1251a and 1261a and the second electrodes 1251b and 1261b and connected to each other.
- each capacitance of the first detection sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260 may change according to the amount of moisture introduced into each of the dielectrics 1252 and 1262 .
- each capacitance value of the first detection sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260 may increase linearly as shown in FIG. 13 according to the amount of moisture flowing into the dielectrics 1252 and 1262. .
- the detection sensor 1240 when the detection sensor 1240 is divided into the first detection sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260, more accurate determination of submersion of the electronic device can be performed.
- the first detection sensor unit 1250 in a state where the detection sensor 1240 is disposed at the outlet 902 of the housing structure 900 as shown in FIG. 9, the first detection sensor unit 1250 is disposed to face the outside, and the second detection sensor The portion 1260 may be disposed toward the inner space 903 of the housing structure 900 .
- the capacitance of the first sensor unit 1250 may change according to the amount of moisture outside the outlet 902, and the capacitance of the second sensor unit 1260 may change according to the amount of moisture inside the outlet 902. .
- a processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) compares and detects the amount of moisture outside and inside the housing structure through the capacitance values of the first sensor unit 1250 and the second sensor unit 1260, Whether or not the electronic device is submerged may be more precisely determined.
- the processor increases the capacitance of the first detection sensor unit 1250 in the period where the time t is t 1 to t 2 , and Since the capacitance of the second detection sensor unit 1260 is constant, it can be determined that moisture exists outside the housing structure, but there is no water inflow into the housing structure.
- the processor since the capacitance of the first detection sensor unit 1250 and the second detection sensor unit 1260 simultaneously increases in the period between time t t 2 and t 3 , the processor moves from the outside of the housing structure to the inside of the housing structure. It can be judged that moisture is introduced. In this case, the processor may determine submergence according to the degree of moisture inflow into the housing structure according to the capacitance of the second sensor unit 1260, and may perform a set corresponding operation according to the submergence determination.
- a detection sensor 1440 may be divided into a first detection sensor unit 1450 and a second detection sensor unit 1460 .
- the divided first sensor unit 1450 and the second sensor unit 1460 include first electrodes 1451a and 1461a, second electrodes 1451b and 1461b, and dielectrics 1452 and 1462. each can be included.
- the detection sensor 1440 when the sweeper 1443 is attached to the outer surface of the detection sensor 1440, for example, the outer surface of the first electrodes 1451a and 1461a, the detection sensor 1440 is the surface of the dielectric 1462 At least a portion of the first electrode 1461a to be exposed may include an exposed area 1470 that is omitted or absent.
- the exposure area 1470 may be formed on the second detection sensor unit 1460 .
- the second sensor unit 1460 may be formed such that a portion of the dielectric 1462 includes an exposed area 1470 that is not covered by the first electrode 1461a.
- the second detection sensor unit 1460 is relatively disposed toward the inner space of the housing structure compared to the first detection sensor unit 1450, the moisture introduced through the outlet is the first detection sensor unit. (1450) passes through the sweeper 1443 attached to the surface, flows into the second detection sensor unit 1460, and is absorbed by the dielectric 1462 through the exposed area 1470 to change the capacitance of the detection sensor 1440. can Therefore, a capacitance change of the detection sensor 1440 according to water absorption in the dielectric 1462 may be induced.
- 15 is a perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- an electronic device 1501 may include a housing structure 1500, a flexible display 1530, and a detection sensor 1540.
- the housing structure 1500 may include a first housing 1510 and a second housing 1520 that is partially movably connected to the first housing 1510 .
- the housing structure 1500 may have an outlet 1502 communicating with the inner space 1503 formed on the front surface.
- the outlet 1502 may be formed between the first housing 1510 and the second housing 1520 .
- the flexible display 1530 may be disposed to be supported by the housing structure 1500 and may be exposed (eg, visually seen) through the front surface of the housing structure 1500 .
- a portion of the flexible display 1530 is drawn out from the inner space 1503 of the housing structure 1500 through the outlet 1502, or , can be drawn into the inner space 1503 of the housing structure 1500 from the outside.
- the detection sensor 1540 may be disposed inside the housing structure 1500 adjacent to the outlet 1502, for example, on the inner surface of the first housing 1510. In one embodiment, the detection sensor 1540 may have its own capacitance and apply an electric signal to the area of the flexible display 1530 passing through the outlet 1502 .
- the housing structure 1500 may include a slot formed in an area where the detection sensor 1540 is disposed, that is, formed recessed in an inner surface of the housing adjacent to the outlet 1502 .
- the slot may be formed on the inner surface of the first housing 1510 .
- the slot may be formed in substantially the same shape as the detection sensor 1540.
- the surface facing the flexible display 1530 may be disposed on the inner surface of the first housing 1510 without a step.
- the sensor 1540 is buried in the slot and does not narrow the gap between the outlets 1502, so the flexible display 1530 is In the process of passing through, it is possible to prevent and/or reduce interference by the detection sensor 1540 to interfere with a moving operation or to cause damage such as scratches.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display screen control operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 16 , an operation of controlling a screen displayed on a display (eg, the flexible display 430 of FIG. 4A ) by an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 401 of FIG. 4A ) according to an embodiment is performed. An example is shown.
- a display eg, the flexible display 430 of FIG. 4A
- an electronic device eg, the electronic device 401 of FIG. 4A
- each operation may be sequentially performed, but is not necessarily sequentially performed.
- the order of each operation shown in FIG. 16 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- each operation shown in FIG. 16 is not necessarily performed, and an embodiment may be performed with at least one operation excluded.
- the operations shown in FIG. 16 may be performed by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of an electronic device.
- the processor may detect a drawing/retracting operation of the display 940.
- the processor may detect a relative movement motion of the first housing 910 and the second housing 920 according to an expansion or contraction operation of the electronic device 901 .
- the processor may detect an operation in which the display 930 is pulled out or retracted from the inner space of the housing structure 900 through a rotational operation of a roller supporting the display 930 .
- the processor may detect the sensor 940.
- the processor may detect an electrical signal applied to the display 930 according to its own capacitance of the detection sensor 940 .
- the processor may recognize the electrical signal of the detection sensor 940 when the capacitance of the electrical signal is included in the stored recognition range.
- the processor may determine that the electrical signal applied to the display 930 is noise according to another signal when a corresponding capacitance outside the stored recognition range is detected by the display 930 .
- the signal applied to the display 930 may be a signal according to the contact of the detection sensor 940 or a hovering signal.
- the processor may determine whether the signal pattern detected by the display 930 is the same as the signal pattern of the detection sensor 940. For example, information about a signal pattern of the detection sensor 940 may be stored in a memory. The processor may compare the signal pattern of the detection sensor 940 stored in the memory with the pattern of the electric signal applied to the display, and determine whether both patterns are the same.
- the processor determines that the pattern of the electrical signal applied to the display 930 does not match the signal pattern of the stored detection sensor 940.
- the processor determines that the signal applied to the display 930 is information based on misrecognition. After determining, the signal applied to the display 930 may be re-recognized.
- the display area of the display 930 may be detected through the signal of the detected detection sensor 940.
- the processor calculates the area of the display area of the display 930 exposed (eg, visually visible) to the outside of the electronic device through the signal detection coordinates of the sensor 940 with respect to the display 930.
- the processor may adjust the size of the visual image displayed on the display 930.
- the processor may adjust the size of the visual image displayed on the display 930 to correspond to the area of the display area.
- 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a submergence determination operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- an electronic device eg, the electronic device 901 of FIG. 9
- detects a signal of a detection sensor eg, the detection sensor 940 of FIG. 9
- An embodiment of an operation to perform is shown.
- each operation may be sequentially performed, but is not necessarily sequentially performed.
- the order of each operation shown in FIG. 17 may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.
- each operation shown in FIG. 17 is not necessarily performed, and an embodiment may be performed with at least one operation excluded.
- the operations shown in FIG. 17 may be performed by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 901 .
- the processor may detect a drawing-in and/or drawing-out motion of a display (eg, the flexible display 930 of FIG. 9). For example, the processor may detect a movement of the display 930 between the inside and outside of the housing structure 900 through an outlet in response to an expansion or contraction operation of the electronic device 901 .
- a drawing-in and/or drawing-out motion of a display eg, the flexible display 930 of FIG. 9.
- the processor may detect a movement of the display 930 between the inside and outside of the housing structure 900 through an outlet in response to an expansion or contraction operation of the electronic device 901 .
- the processor may detect the sensor 940.
- the detection sensor 940 has its own capacitance, and the capacitance of the detection sensor 940 may change according to the degree of inflow of moisture.
- the processor may detect a signal pattern of the detection sensor 940 recognized through the display 930 or a separate detection sensor.
- the processor may determine whether the detected signal pattern coincides with the set signal pattern of the detection sensor 940.
- the signal pattern information of the detection sensor 940 is stored in memory, and the processor compares the stored signal pattern of the detection sensor 940 with the detected signal pattern, and the detected signal is the signal of the detection sensor 940. You can determine whether it is a pattern or not.
- the processor 120 determines that the pattern of the electrical signal applied to the display 930 is inconsistent with the signal pattern of the stored sensor 940, the electrical signal applied to the display 930 is misrecognized. It is determined that the information is based on the information, and the electrical signal applied to the display 930 may be re-recognized.
- the processor may detect a signal value applied by the detection sensor 940, that is, a capacitance value. In one embodiment, the processor may compare the capacitance value applied by the detection sensor 940 with a threshold value. For example, since the capacitance value applied by the detection sensor 940 increases according to the degree of inflow of moisture, the processor compares the value of the signal applied by the detection sensor 940 with a threshold value to prevent water from entering the electronic device 901. degree can be judged.
- the processor may determine whether the electronic device 901 is submerged. In an embodiment, when it is determined that the electronic device 901 is submerged, the processor may perform a set response operation corresponding to the submersion of the electronic device 901 . For example, the processor may perform a notification operation for notifying the user whether the electronic device 901 is submerged or not. The notification operation may be performed through, for example, vibration, sound, or visual image. In an embodiment, if it is determined that the electronic device 901 is submerged, the processor may cut off power to the electronic device 901 or power supplied to main components inside the electronic device 901 .
- An electronic device includes a housing structure including a first housing and a second housing movably connected to the first housing along a movement direction; A flexible display supported by the first housing and the second housing and changing the area of a display area visually visible on the front surface of the housing structure 400 according to the relative movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing. ; a sensor comprising first electrodes and second electrodes arranged side by side and a dielectric material disposed between the first and second electrodes and detecting a change in area of the display area; And a processor, wherein the housing structure has an outlet through which the flexible display is drawn out from the inner space to the front surface of the housing structure or the flexible display is drawn into the inner space from the front surface of the housing structure.
- the sensor is disposed in the housing structure portion adjacent to the outlet so that the first electrode 541a faces the surface of the flexible display passing through the outlet, and the sensor has a length perpendicular to the moving direction. It may include a first part having a direction and one or more second parts protruding in one direction from the longitudinal direction.
- the flexible display detects capacitance generated by the detection sensor through an area passing through the outlet in the process of changing the display area
- the processor detects capacitance generated by the detection sensor A change in the area of the display area may be detected through the area of the flexible display where is detected.
- the processor may adjust the size of the visual image displayed on the flexible display in response to the detected area of the display area.
- the outlet may be formed to have a formation direction perpendicular to the moving direction, and the sensor may be disposed on an inner surface of the housing structure such that the longitudinal direction is parallel to the formation direction of the outlet.
- the detection sensor may be disposed such that the first portion faces the front surface of the housing structure.
- the electronic device 801 includes a ground unit disposed in an inner space of a housing structure; and a conducting part disposed on an inner surface of the housing structure and electrically connecting the detection sensor and the grounding part to form a grounding path.
- the detection sensor may further include a sweeper attached to an outer surface of the first electrode and contacting a surface of the flexible display passing through the outlet.
- the capacitance of the detection sensor may change according to the degree of moisture inflow into the dielectric.
- the electronic device may further include a detection sensor that is electrically connected to the detection sensor and detects a change in capacitance generated by the detection sensor.
- the processor may compare the capacitance of the detection sensor with a reference value, and determine that the electronic device is submerged when the capacitance exceeds the reference value.
- the processor may cut off the power of the electronic device when it is determined that the electronic device is submerged.
- the detection sensor the first detection sensor unit disposed to face the outlet; and a second detection sensor unit connected to the first detection sensor unit and disposed toward the inner space relative to the first detection sensor unit.
- the processor may determine the degree of moisture inflow into the inner space based on the capacitance generated by each of the first and second detection sensor units.
- the detection sensor may include an exposure area in which at least a portion of the second electrode is omitted so that a surface of the dielectric is exposed, and the exposure area may be formed in the second detection sensor unit.
- the housing structure may further include a slot recessed on an inner surface adjacent to the outlet, and the detection sensor may be seated in the slot.
- An electronic device includes a first housing; a second housing at least partially overlapping the first housing and movably connected to the first housing along a moving direction; At least a portion is mounted on a surface of the second housing, at least a portion is accommodated in an inner space formed by the first housing, and according to the relative movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing, the first housing a flexible display in which the sizes of visually visible display areas on the surfaces of the housing and the second housing change; A sensor comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and having a capacitance that changes according to the inflow of moisture; and a processor, wherein the first housing includes an outlet through which the flexible display is drawn out from an inner space to the surface or the flexible display is drawn from the surface into the inner space, and the detection sensor is adjacent to the outlet It is disposed on the inner surface of the first housing, and the processor can determine the degree of moisture inflow into the internal space through a capacitance change value generated
- the processor may compare a capacitance value generated by the detection sensor with a set reference value, and determine that the electronic device is submerged when the capacitance value exceeds the reference value.
- the processor may shut off the power of the electronic device when it is determined that the electronic device is submerged.
- the detection sensor the first detection sensor having a longitudinal direction parallel to the outlet; and a second part connected to the first detection sensor unit, disposed toward the inner space of the first housing based on the first detection sensor unit, and protruding in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
- a detection sensor unit may be included.
- a method for controlling a display screen of a slideable electronic device may include an operation of detecting an operation of pulling in or out of the display through an outlet; detecting a sensor through the display; an operation of confirming whether the pattern of the detected detection sensor matches a pattern of a preset detection sensor; checking a sensor detection area of the display when the pattern of the detected sensor coincides with a preset sensor pattern; calculating an area of a display area of the display that is visually visible to the outside through a sensor detection area of the confirmed display; and displaying visual information on the display corresponding to the calculated area of the display area.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,제1하우징과, 상기 제1하우징에 대해 이동 방향을 따라 이동 가능하게 연결되는 제2하우징을 포함하는 하우징 구조;상기 제1하우징 및 제2하우징에 의해 지지되고, 상기 제1하우징에 대한 상기 제2하우징의 상대적인 이동에 따라 상기 하우징 구조의 전면에 시각적으로 보여지는 표시 영역의 면적이 변화하는 플렉서블 디스플레이; 및나란히 배치되는 제1전극 및 제2전극과 상기 제1전극 및 제2전극 사이에 배치되는 유전체를 포함하고, 상기 표시 영역의 면적 변화를 감지하기 위한 감지센서; 및프로세서를 포함하고,상기 하우징 구조는 내부 공간으로부터 상기 하우징 구조의 전면으로 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이가 인출되거나 상기 상기 하우징 구조의 전면으로부터 상기 내부 공간으로 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이가 인입되는 인출구가 상기 하우징 구조의 전면에 형성되고,상기 감지센서는 상기 제1전극이 상기 인출구를 통과하는 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 표면을 바라보도록 상기 인출구에 인접한 상기 하우징 구조 부위에 배치되고,상기 감지센서는 길이 방향을 가지는 제1부분과, 상기 제1부분으로부터 일 방향으로 돌출되는 하나 이상의 제2부분을 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이는, 상기 표시 영역의 변화에 기초하여, 상기 인출구를 통과하는 영역을 통해 상기 감지센서가 발생시키는 커패시턴스(capacitance)를 검출하고,상기 프로세서는 상기 감지센서가 발생시키는 커패시턴스가 검출되는 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역을 통해 상기 표시 영역의 면적 변화를 검출하는, 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는,상기 검출된 표시 영역의 면적에 대응하여, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이에 표시되는 시각적 이미지의 크기를 조절하는, 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 인출구는 상기 이동 방향에 수직한 형성 방향을 가지고,상기 감지센서는, 상기 길이 방향이 상기 인출구의 형성 방향과 나란하도록 상기 하우징 구조의 내면에 배치되는, 전자 장치.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 감지센서는, 상기 제1부분이 상기 하우징 구조의 전면을 향하도록 배치되는, 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 하우징 구조의 내부 공간에 배치되는 접지부; 및상기 하우징 구조의 내면에 배치되고, 상기 감지센서 및 접지부를 전기적으로 연결하여 접지 경로를 형성하는 통전부를 더 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 감지센서의 외면에 부착되고, 상기 인출구를 통과하는 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 표면에 접촉되는 스위퍼를 더 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 감지센서는 상기 유전체에 대한 수분 유입정도에 따라 커패시턴스가 변화하는, 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 감지센서와 전기적으로 연결되고, 상기 감지센서가 발생시키는 커패시턴스의 변화량을 검출하는 검출센서를 더 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는,상기 감지센서의 커패시턴스를 설정된 기준 값과 비교하고, 상기 커패시턴스가 상기 설정된 기준 값을 초과하면 상기 전자 장치가 침수된 것으로 판단하는, 전자 장치.
- 제10항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는,상기 전자 장치가 침수된 것으로 판단되면, 상기 전자 장치의 전원을 차단하는, 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 감지센서는,상기 인출구를 향하도록 배치되는 제1감지센서부; 및상기 제1감지센서부에 연결되고, 상기 제1감지센서부에 비해 상대적으로 상기 내부 공간을 향하도록 배치되는 제2감지센서부를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는,상기 제1감지센서부 및 제2감지센서부 각각이 발생시키는 커패시턴스에 기초하여 상기 내부 공간으로의 수분 유입정도를 판단하는, 전자 장치.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 감지센서는,상기 유전체의 표면이 노출되도록 상기 제1전극의 적어도 일부가 생략된 노출 영역을 포함하고,상기 노출 영역은 상기 제2감지센서부에 형성되는, 전자 장치.
- 전자 장치의 디스플레이 화면 제어 방법에 있어서,인출구를 통한 상기 디스플레이의 인입 또는 인출 동작을 감지하는 동작;상기 디스플레이를 통해 감지센서를 검출하는 동작;상기 검출된 감지센서의 패턴을 설정된 감지센서의 패턴과 매칭하는지 확인하는 동작;상기 검출된 감지센서의 패턴이 설정된 감지센서의 패턴과 매칭하는 경우, 상기 디스플레이에 상기 감지센서가 검출된 영역을 확인하는 동작;상기 확인된 디스플레이의 감지센서 검출 영역을 통해 외부에 시각적으로 보여지는 상기 디스플레이의 표시 영역의 면적을 산출하는 동작; 및상기 산출된 표시 영역의 면적에 대응하여 시각적 정보를 상기 디스플레이에 표시하는 동작을 포함하는, 슬라이더블 전자 장치의 디스플레이 화면 제어 방법.
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