公开(公告)号：US20230048158A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-16

申请号：US17973014

申请日：2022-10-25

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Minsoo KIM ,  Bongsub KIM ,  Taewon KIM ,  Sangmin LEE ,  Jongheon LEE ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: According to one aspect of the disclosure an electronic device comprises a foldable housing including: a hinge structure, a first housing structure connected to the hinge structure, and including a first face and a second face opposite the first face, and a second housing structure connected to the hinge structure and including a third face and a fourth face opposite the third face, the second housing structure being configured to be rotated about the hinge structure; a flexible display extending over the first face and over the third face; at least one sensor disposed within the foldable housing, and configured to sense an angle formed between the first face and the third face; a first haptic actuator disposed within the first housing structure; a second haptic actuator disposed within the second housing structure; at least one processor disposed within the first housing structure or the second housing structure, and operatively connected to the flexible display, the at least one sensor, the first haptic actuator, and the second haptic actuator. The at least one processor may detect a folding state of the foldable housing using the at least one sensor, and independently control the first haptic actuator and the second haptic actuator based on at least part of the detected folding state.

公开(公告)号：US20220352637A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17861832

申请日：2022-07-11

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Junhee HAN ,  Pilwon SEO ,  Muyeol LEE ,  Inho SHIN ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q21/20 ,  H01Q3/34 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a window plate comprising a transparent region and an opaque region surrounding the transparent region, a display disposed below the transparent region of the window plate, a housing comprising a first face corresponding to a rear face of the display and a second face corresponding to a side face of the display, the housing surrounding the rear face and the side face of the display, a plurality of antennas disposed between the opaque region of the window plate and the first face of the housing, and a wireless communication module electrically coupled to the plurality of antennas and supporting ultra-wideband communication by using the plurality of antennas, wherein the plurality of antennas comprises a first antenna disposed along a first edge region corresponding to an edge of the first face of the housing, and a second antenna disposed along a second edge region corresponding to the edge of the first face of the housing and perpendicular to the first edge region.

公开(公告)号：US20220294125A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-15

申请号：US17678217

申请日：2022-02-23

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yongsun PARK ,  Jungmin LEE ,  Hyunwoo KWON ,  Pilwon SEO ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: H01Q21/06 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an electronic device may include a first camera and a second camera, a communication circuit, a display, a rear plate disposed opposite to the display, an opening formed in a partial region of the rear plate including a first region in which the first camera and the second camera are disposed, and a second region configured to extend from at least a part of the first region, a first patch antenna disposed inside the first region and disposed adjacent to the second camera, and a second patch antenna disposed inside the second region and a third patch antenna disposed to be aligned with the second patch antenna in a first direction. The first patch antenna, the second patch antenna, and the third patch antenna may be arranged to be non-aligned. Other embodiments in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein may also be possible.

公开(公告)号：US20220159112A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17665271

申请日：2022-02-04

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Minsoo KIM ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing; a first structure disposed inside the housing and includes a first surface; a second structure including a second surface facing the one surface of the housing; and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) structure disposed inside the housing. The FPCB structure includes: an FPCB including at least one coil; a thermally conductive first layer, including a first portion partially overlapping the FPCB and disposed between the FPCB and the second surface, and a second portion extending from the first portion and partially overlapping the first surface; a second layer having a higher elasticity and tensile strength than the first layer and includes a third portion at least partially overlapping the second portion, and a fourth portion extending from the third portion and at least partially overlapping the first portion; and a third layer disposed between the third portion and the first surface.

公开(公告)号：US20220148477A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17531871

申请日：2021-11-22

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Junhee HAN ,  Pilwon SEO ,  Jiwoo LEE ,  Inho SHIN ,  Jiyoung LIM

IPC: G09G3/00 ,  H04W64/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a display an extended screen area that is exposed or stowed, according to a change in a state of the display of the electronic device, communication circuitry configured to transceive a signal to or using an angle-of-arrival (AOA) antenna disposed within the extended screen area, a memory, and a processor. The processor implements the method, including: determining a position of the electronic device relative to an external electronic device, using the communication circuitry, executing a sharing operation with the external electronic device, identifying whether the display of the electronic device is disposed in a first state or a second state, based on detecting that the display is disposed in the first state, perform a first positioning operation for the external electronic device, and displaying a sharing interface according to the first positioning operation on the display.

公开(公告)号：US20210306799A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17212532

申请日：2021-03-25

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sangheon KIM ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: H04W4/02 ,  G08B21/24 ,  H04B1/7163

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a communication circuit, an antenna, a wireless charging coil, a positioning sensor circuit, and a processor. The communication circuit may connect communication with a remote input device and a wearable device. The antenna may transmit/receive a signal with respect to the remote input device and the wearable device. The wireless charging coil may detect an attachment and detachment of the remote input device and transmit/receive an electromagnetic signal with respect to the remote input device. The positioning sensor circuit may measure a distance to the remote input device. The processor may determine an attachment and detachment of the remote input device, based on the electromagnetic signal, and recognizing the distance to the remote input device. The processor may provide the wearable device with a remote notification signal based on the distance to the remote input device.

公开(公告)号：US20210288401A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US17260119

申请日：2019-05-15

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Dongju LEE ,  Bongsup SON ,  Kyoungsun LEE ,  Wonjin CHOI ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: H01Q1/52 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04B7/0413 ,  H01Q1/24

Abstract: An electronic device may include a housing including a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion electrically isolated from the first conductive portion, and a third conductive portion electrically isolated from the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, a first wireless communication circuit disposed in the space and to transmit or receive a first signal and a second signal, which have a frequency in a first frequency range, through Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) using the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion, respectively, and a second wireless communication circuit disposed in the space and transmit or receive a third signal and a fourth signal having a frequency in a second frequency range through Carrier Aggregation (CA) using the third conductive portion and the conductive pattern, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20210152678A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-20

申请号：US17096714

申请日：2020-11-12

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jinyoung JANG ,  Seokwoo LEE ,  Joonwon CHANG ,  Minsoo KIM ,  Jinwan AN ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: H04M1/02

Abstract: Provided is a foldable electronic device. The electronic device may include: a foldable housing including: a hinge structure; a first housing structure including a first surface, a second surface, and a first side surface; and a second housing structure including a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second side surface, and foldable with the first housing structure with the hinge structure, wherein, in a folded state, the first side surface and the second side surface are aligned; a flexible display; first side keys including a first sensing panel reflecting a change in force applied to the first side surface; second side keys including a second sensing panel reflecting a change in force applied to the second side surface; and a sensor generating a signal based on a change in the force detected by the first sensing panel or the second sensing panel. It is possible to provide other embodiments.

公开(公告)号：US20210132728A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US17091174

申请日：2020-11-06

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yongho HWANG ,  Sanghyeon KIM ,  Soogyu LEE ,  Minjong LIM ,  Jinwan AN ,  Jiwoo LEE

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electronic device comprises a frame forming a side surface of the electronic device; at least one opening formed on a certain region of the side surface; a thermoplastic member positioned on a region of an inner surface of the frame structure adjacent to the opening to fill at least a portion of the opening; and a sensor attached to an inner surface of the thermoplastic member and electrically connected with a processor.

公开(公告)号：US20210018388A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16931371

申请日：2020-07-16

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Bowoong SEO ,  Minsoo KIM ,  Yongho HWANG ,  Jinwan AN ,  Jiwoo LEE ,  Yeunwook LIM

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K1/02

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a sidewall structure that forms a surface of the electronic device and that includes a key area formed on the surface of the electronic device. The electronic device also includes an internal frame that is formed inside the electronic device and faces an inner surface of the sidewall structure. The electronic device further includes a sensor assembly disposed between the internal frame and the sidewall structure, at least part of the sensor assembly is aligned with the key area. The sensor assembly includes a sensor that senses a force applied to the key area, based on displacement of an inner surface of the key area. The sensor assembly also includes a support member having one surface supported on the sensor and an opposite surface supported on the internal frame.