17863973. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seunggil Jeon of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17863973 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a hinge module that allows for folding and unfolding of the device. The device includes two housings, each with an antenna, and a sensor circuit to detect the folding and unfolding states. A processor is connected to the antennas and sensor circuit, and there are signal lines connecting the processor to each antenna. A tuner circuit is placed on one of the signal lines.
- The device has a hinge module that enables folding and unfolding of the device.
- There are two housings, each with an antenna, allowing for wireless communication.
- A sensor circuit detects the folding and unfolding states of the device.
- The processor is connected to the antennas and sensor circuit, allowing for control and processing of signals.
- A tuner circuit is placed on one of the signal lines, allowing for adjustment of the signal.
- The processor can receive feedback signals from the second antenna when the device is in the folding state.
- The phase of the feedback signal is detected and used to determine the time constant of the tuner circuit.
Potential Applications
- Foldable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
- Wearable devices with folding capabilities, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers.
- Flexible displays or screens that can be folded or rolled up.
Problems Solved
- Provides a solution for maintaining wireless communication in a foldable electronic device.
- Allows for adjustment of the signal to optimize performance in different folding states.
- Enables the use of flexible displays or screens in foldable devices.
Benefits
- Improved user experience with foldable electronic devices.
- Enhanced wireless communication capabilities in foldable devices.
- Increased durability and flexibility of electronic devices with folding capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a hinge module, a first housing at least partially coupled to a first side of the hinge module and including a first antenna, a second housing at least partially coupled to a second side of the hinge module, configured to be foldable and unfoldable with the first housing by using the hinge module, and including a second antenna, a sensor circuit configured to detect an unfolding state and/or a folding state of the first housing and the second housing, a processor operatively connected to the first antenna, the second antenna, and the sensor circuit, a first signal line configured to connect the processor and the first antenna, a tuner circuit disposed on the first signal line, and a second signal line configured to connect the processor and the second antenna, wherein the processor is configured to, in case that the first housing and the second housing are detected to be in the folding state by using the sensor circuit, receive feedback of a signal transmitted to the second antenna, detect a phase of the feedback signal, and determine a time constant of the tuner circuit disposed on the first signal line, based on the detected phase of the signal.
