CAR CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC APPPARATUS THEREOF

The present disclosure relates generally to a vehicle control method of an electronic device, and the electronic device. The electronic device may include a display, a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, one or more sensors, a memory, and a processor electrically coupled to the display, the first communication circuit, the second communication circuit, the memory, and the one or more sensors. The memory may store at least one instruction, when executed by the processor causes the electronic device to: detect a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value of a Radio Frequency (RF) signal received from a vehicle through the first communication circuit, convert the detected RSSI value based on deviation information stored in the memory, and transmit the RF signal including the converted RSSI value to the vehicle through the first communication circuit.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ANTENNA DEVICE

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having a first face, a second face that faces a direction opposite to the first face, and a side face that encloses at least a portion of a space between the first face and the second face, a touch sensing circuit disposed within the housing, a communication circuit disposed within the housing, a transparent substrate that forms at least a portion of the first face, the second face, and the side face of the housing, at least one display disposed within the housing along at least a portion of the transparent substrate, a first conductive pattern disposed between the transparent substrate and the at least one display or inside the at least one display, and electrically connected with the touch sensing circuit, and a second conductive pattern disposed between the transparent substrate and the first conductive pattern, and electrically connected with the wireless communication circuit. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing having a first face, a second face that faces a direction opposite to the first face, and a side face that encloses at least a portion of a space between the first face and the second face;a touch sensing circuit disposed within the housing;a communication circuit disposed within the housing;a transparent substrate that forms at least a portion of the first face, the second face, and the side face of the housing;at least one display disposed within the housing along at least a portion of the transparent substrate;a first conductive pattern disposed between the transparent substrate and the at least one display or inside the at least one display, and electrically connected with the touch sensing circuit; anda second conductive pattern disposed between the transparent substrate and the first conductive pattern, and electrically connected with the communication circuit.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a control circuit electrically connected to the ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device is provided that includes a PCB including a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; an electronic component arranged on the first surface, adjacent to a portion of the side surface; a shield structure including a cap that covers the electronic component and a sidewall extending from a periphery of the cap toward the first surface of the PCB, wherein the sidewall extends in a first direction that is non-parallel to the first surface of the PCB; a first conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the side surface of the PCB; and a second conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the first surface to be connected to the first conductive structure. The sidewall contacts with the first surface of the PCB and overlaps with the second conductive structure, when viewed from above the first surface of the PCB. 1. An electronic device comprising:a printed circuit board (PCB) including a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface;an electronic component arranged on the first surface, adjacent to a portion of the side surface;a shield structure including a cap that covers the electronic component and a sidewall extending from a periphery of the cap toward the first surface of the PCB, wherein the sidewall extends in a first direction that is non-parallel to the first surface of the PCB;a first conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the side surface of the PCB; anda second conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the first surface to be connected to the first conductive structure,wherein the sidewall contacts with the first surface of the PCB and overlaps with the second conductive structure, when viewed from above the first surface of the PCB.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is aligned with the side surface of the PCB claim 1 , when viewed from above the first surface of the PCB.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the shield structure further includes a ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING INSULATION RESISTANCE OF BATTERY

Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance that may calculate each of a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value of a battery. The apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance according to the present disclosure forms different first and second circuits by selectively connecting an insulation resistance measurement unit to a cathode terminal or an anode terminal of the battery, and calculates a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value from first and second insulation detection voltages applied to the insulation resistance measurement unit and simultaneous circuit equations derived from the first and the second circuits. Accordingly, quantitative insulation resistance values of the cathode terminal and the anode terminal of the battery may be each obtained. 1. An apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance , comprising:a first insulation resistance measurement unit and a second insulation resistance measurement unit connected to a cathode terminal and an anode terminal of a battery, respectively;a first switch and a second switch to form different first and second circuits by selectively connecting the first insulation resistance measurement unit and the second insulation resistance measurement unit to the cathode terminal and the anode terminal, respectively;a voltage detection unit to sense a first insulation detection voltage and a second insulation detection voltage applied to the first insulation resistance measurement unit and the second insulation resistance measurement unit; anda control unit to calculate a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value from the first insulation detection voltage and the second insulation detection voltage and simultaneous circuit equations derived from the first circuit and the second circuit.2. The apparatus ...

CAPACITOR TYPE HUMIDITY SENSOR

A capacitor type humidity sensor consisting of a humidity sensing region or a peripheral circuit region is provided. A capacitor type humidity sensor may include a semiconductor substrate comprising a humidity sensing region and a peripheral circuit region, a sensing capacitor disposed on the humidity sensing region and the sensing capacitor comprising a humidity sensitive layer, a dielectric layer made of a material different than from the humidity sensitive layer, and a reference capacitor configured to provide a reference capacitance value, wherein the sensing capacitor and the reference capacitor are disposed on different planes from each other. A reference capacitor is disposed at an arbitrary region under a sensing capacitor among a humidity sensing region or at a peripheral circuit region. The reference capacitor is a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor or a polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon (PIP) capacitor. 1. A capacitor type humidity sensor comprising:a semiconductor substrate comprising a humidity sensing region and a peripheral circuit region;a sensing capacitor disposed on the humidity sensing region and the sensing capacitor comprising a humidity sensitive layer;a dielectric layer made of a material different than the humidity sensitive layer; anda reference capacitor configured to provide a reference capacitance value,wherein the sensing capacitor and the reference capacitor are disposed on different planes from each other.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the reference capacitor is aligned under the sensing capacitor.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein an MIM (metal insulator metal) capacitor in the form of array is used as the reference capacitor.4. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein a PIP (polysilicon insulator polysilicon) capacitor in the form of array is used as the reference capacitor.5. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a feedback capacitor configured to provide a feedback capacitance value (C) claim 1 , wherein a dielectric layer of ...

PRESSURE SENSOR WITH WATERPROOF STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including at least one opened surface, a touchscreen display at least a portion of which is exposed through the opened surface of the housing, and a pressure sensor disposed between the touchscreen display and the housing. The pressure sensor includes a first electrode plate having a first size and a first shape, a second electrode plate having a size and a shape that are the same as or similar to the first size and the first shape and facing the first electrode plate, a dielectric layer disposed in a first area between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, and a waterproof member disposed in a second area corresponding to a peripheral area of the first area and at least partially enclosing a space between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including at least one opened surface;a touchscreen display disposed in an interior space of the housing, at least a portion of the touchscreen display being exposed through the opened surface of the housing;a pressure sensor disposed between the touchscreen display and the housing, the pressure sensor being configured to detect an external pressure applied to the touchscreen display; andat least one processor electrically connected to the pressure sensor, a first electrode plate disposed in parallel to the touchscreen display and having a first size and a first shape;', 'a second electrode plate having a size and a shape that are the same as or similar to the first size and the first shape and facing the first electrode plate;', 'a dielectric layer disposed in a first area between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; and', 'a waterproof member disposed in a second area corresponding to a peripheral area of the first area and at least partially enclosing a space between a lower surface of the first electrode plate and an upper surface of the second ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DISPLAY

An electronic device for widening an active area of a display is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate and a second plate facing away from the first plate, a touch screen display including a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) layer interposed between the first plate and the second plate, a flexible layer including a first portion connected to the first surface of the second glass plate and bent around an edge of the second glass plate toward the second plate of the housing, and a second portion extending from the first portion and interposed between the second glass plate and the second plate of the housing, a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on a first surface of the second portion of the flexible layer, and a printed circuit board (PCB) including a portion mounted on a second surface of the second portion of the flexible layer. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first plate and a second plate facing away from the first plate;a touch screen display including a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) layer interposed between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the first glass plate is interposed between the first plate of the housing and the OLED layer, and wherein the second glass plate includes a first surface facing toward the first plate and a second surface facing toward second plate;a flexible layer including a first portion connected to the first surface of the second glass plate and bent around an edge of the second glass plate toward the second plate of the housing, and a second portion extending from the first portion and interposed between the second glass plate and the second plate of the housing;a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on a first surface of the second portion of the flexible layer; anda printed circuit board (PCB) including a portion mounted on a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERWORKING BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A method and apparatus capable of enhancing the usability of an electronic device through interworking between the electronic devices are disclosed. The electronic device includes a 1st wireless communication interface configured to perform 1st wireless communication with another electronic device, a 2nd wireless communication interface configured to perform 2nd wireless communication with another electronic device, and a processor operatively coupled with the 1st wireless communication interface and the 2nd wireless communication interface. The processor is configured to connect with another electronic device by the 1st wireless communication, using the 1st wireless communication interface, execute a 1st process with another electronic device on the basis of the 1st wireless communication, sense a 2nd process during the execution of the 1st process, allocate a resource for processing the 1st process and the 2nd process, in accordance with a corresponding profile, and process at least one process among the 1st process or the 2nd process on the basis of the allocated resource. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first wireless communication interface configured to perform a first wireless communication with another electronic device;a second wireless communication interface configured to perform a second wireless communication with other electronic device; anda processor operatively coupled with the first wireless communication interface and the second wireless communication interface,wherein the processor is further configured to:connect with other electronic device by the first wireless communication using the first wireless communication interface,execute a first process with other electronic device based on the first wireless communication,sense a second process during executing of the first process,allocate a resource for processing the first process and the second process in accordance with a corresponding profile; andprocess at least one of the first process ...

DISPLAY FOR SENSING INPUT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY

A display arranged over a fingerprint sensor according to an embodiment of the disclosure may include a cover glass, a display panel arranged below the cover glass, a first driver that applies a signal to a first pixel group arranged in a first area corresponding to the fingerprint sensor on the display panel, a second driver that applies a signal to a second pixel group arranged in a second area that does not overlap the first area on the display panel, and a controller that causes the first driver to apply an enable signal to the first pixel group to enable the first driver to emit light when a finger touches a fingerprint sensing area corresponding to the fingerprint sensor on the cover glass. 1. A display arranged over a fingerprint sensor comprising:a cover glass,a display panel arranged below the cover glass,a first driver configured to apply a signal to a first pixel group arranged in a first area corresponding to the fingerprint sensor on the display panel,a second driver configured to apply a signal to a second pixel group arranged in a second area that does not overlap the first area on the display panel, anda controller configured to cause the first driver to apply an enable signal to the first pixel group to enable the first driver to emit light when a finger touches a fingerprint sensing area corresponding to the fingerprint sensor on the cover glass.2. The display of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to cause the second driver to transmit a disable signal to the second pixel group such that the second driver does not emit light when the finger touches the fingerprint sensing area.3. The display of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:cause the first driver to apply the enable signal to pixels of the first pixel group connected through a first line, andcause the first driver to apply the enable signal to pixels connected through a second line when the pixels connected through the first line emit light.4. The display of claim 1 ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SENSOR

An electronic device is provided which includes a housing including a first face that faces a first direction and a second face that faces a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction, the housing including a transparent cover that forms at least a portion of the first face, a display disposed between the first face and the second face of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover, a fingerprint sensor disposed between the transparent cover and the display, a touch sensor disposed between the fingerprint sensor and the display, and a pressure sensor disposed between the display and the second face of the housing. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first face that faces a first direction and a second face that faces a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction, the housing including a transparent cover that forms at least a portion of the first face;a display disposed between the first face and the second face of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover;a fingerprint sensor disposed between the transparent cover and the display;a touch sensor disposed between the fingerprint sensor and the display; anda pressure sensor disposed between the display and the second face of the housing.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein substantially an entire area of the fingerprint sensor overlaps with the display when viewed from a position above the transparent cover.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint sensor includes:a first support member disposed between the transparent cover and the display, extending parallel to the display, and including a face that faces the first direction;a first electrode disposed on a face of the first support member, which faces the first direction;a second electrode disposed between the transparent cover and the first electrode; anda first insulating layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.4. The electronic device ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH DISPLAY

An electronic apparatus is provided that includes a housing comprising a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction which is opposite to the first direction, and a transparent cover which forms at least part of the first surface, a display interposed between the first and second surfaces of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover, a first electrode interposed between the transparent cover and the display, a second electrode interposed between the first electrode and the display, a third electrode interposed between the second electrode and the display, a first dielectric layer interposed between the first and second electrodes, a second dielectric layer interposed between the second and third electrodes, and a processor configured to detect a location of a touch on the first surface using the first and second electrodes, and detect pressure on the first surface using the second and third electrodes. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a housing comprising a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction which is opposite to the first direction, and a transparent cover which forms at least part of the first surface;a display interposed between the first surface and the second surface of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover;a first electrode interposed between the transparent cover and the display;a second electrode interposed between the first electrode and the display;a third electrode interposed between the second electrode and the display;a first dielectric layer interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode;a second dielectric layer interposed between the second electrode and the third electrode; andat least one processor electrically coupled to the display, the first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode, detect a location of a touch input of an external object on the first surface using the first electrode and the ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device including a flexible display and a method thereof are disclosed herein. The electronic device may include the flexible display and a processor. The processor implements the method, including controlling the flexible display to divide a display area into a first area and a second area, controlling the flexible display to display a first graphic element related to a first application in the first area, and a second graphic element related to controlling the first application in the second area, and controlling the first application responsive to detecting an input to the second graphic element. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a flexible display; anda processor configured to:control the flexible display to divide a display area into a first area and a second area,control the flexible display to display a first graphic element related to a first application in the first area, and a second graphic element related to controlling the first application in the second area, andcontrol the first application responsive to detecting an input to the second graphic element.2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the second graphic element comprises a graphical interface including display of multiple objects, the detected input comprises selection of one of the multiple objects, andwherein the processor is further configured to cause the first application to display an image in the first area corresponding to the selected one of the multiple objects responsive to the detected input.3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the second graphic element comprises a graphical interface including display of multiple objects selectable to set multiple attributes of the first graphic element, the detected input comprises selection of one of the multiple objects, andwherein the processor is further configured to change an attribute of the first graphic element corresponding to the selected object responsive to selection of the one of ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display and a processor operatively connected to the display and configured to control the display to display a window related to context recognition on the display according to a predefined first layout corresponding to a first event related to screen splitting and control the display to display at least two windows split with respect to a folded portion of the display according to a predefined second layout corresponding to a second event related to the screen splitting. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display; and control the display to display a window related to context recognition on the display according to a predefined first layout corresponding to a first event related to screen splitting, and', 'control the display to display at least two windows split with respect to a folded portion of the display according to a predefined second layout corresponding to a second event related to the screen splitting., 'a processor operatively connected to the display, the processor configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor module detecting a folding and unfolding of the electronic device.3. The electronic device of claim 2 ,wherein the first event related to the screen splitting is configured to correspond to a folded angle of the electronic device within a first threshold angle related to the screen splitting, andwherein the second event related to the screen splitting is configured to correspond to the folded angle of the electronic device within a second threshold angle that exceeds the first threshold angle.4. The electronic device of claim 3 ,wherein the predefined first layout is an overlay mode, andwherein the processor is further configured, upon detecting the folded angle of the electronic device within the first threshold angle, to control the display to display the context recognition-related window on the display in an overlay type.5. The electronic ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY EQUIPPED WITH FORCE SENSOR

An electronic device includes a housing that includes a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction that is opposite the first direction, and a transparent member forming at least part of the first surface, a display that is interposed between the first surface and the second surface of the housing and is exposed through the transparent member, and a force sensor that is interposed between the display and the second surface of the housing. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite the first direction, wherein the housing includes a transparent member forming at least part of the first surface;a display interposed between the first surface and the second surface of the housing and exposed through the transparent member; anda force sensor interposed between the display and the second surface of the housing, a first electrode layer disposed on a surface of the display facing the second direction, the first electrode layer substantially in parallel with the display;', 'a second electrode layer spaced apart from the first electrode layer in the second direction, the second electrode layer substantially in parallel with the first electrode layer; and', 'an opaque adhesive member interposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer., 'wherein the force sensor includes2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the opaque adhesive member includes an opaque material and an adhesive material claim 1 , andwherein the first electrode layer contacts a first surface of the opaque adhesive member in the first direction, and the second electrode layer contacts a second surface of the opaque adhesive member in the second direction.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the opaque adhesive member includes:a first adhesive layer in contact with the first electrode layer;a second adhesive layer spaced apart ...

INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS COMPRISING THE SAME

According to one or more embodiments, an electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, where a transparent cover forms at least one part of the first surface. The electronic device also includes a touch screen display disposed between the first surface and second surface of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover, a pressure sensor disposed between the touch screen display and the second surface of the housing, and having an active area for sensing pressure placed on the first surface by an external object and an inactive area disposed around the active area, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) disposed between the pressure sensor and the second surface of the housing, and an electrically conductive connection member for electrically connecting the pressure sensor and the PCB. The electrically conductive connection member may be at least partially overlap with the active area of the pressure sensor when the electronic device is viewed in the second direction. Other embodiments are also disclosed. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein a transparent cover forms at least one part of the first surface;a touch screen display disposed between the first surface and second surface of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover;a pressure sensor disposed between the touch screen display and the second surface of the housing, and having an active area for sensing pressure placed on the first surface by an external object and an inactive area disposed around the active area;a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) disposed between the pressure sensor and the second surface of the housing; andan electrically conductive connection member for electrically connecting the pressure sensor and the PCB,wherein the ...

Electronic device and method for controlling displays

An electronic device and a method for controlling displaying of information in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first display formed on at least a portion of a body of the electronic device, and a second display formed on at least a portion of a cover functionally connected to the body and including a transparent display area.

ISOLATION RESISTANCE MEASURING APPARATUS HAVING FAULT SELF-DIAGNOSING FUNCTION AND FAULT SELF-DIAGNOSING METHOD USING THE SAME

Disclosed is an isolation resistance measuring apparatus having a fault self-diagnosing function and a fault self-diagnosing method using the same. The isolation resistance measuring apparatus having a fault self-diagnosing function detects whether a fault arises at the isolation resistance measuring apparatus by using first and second isolation detection voltages detected in a state where a diagnosing unit is not connected (an isolation resistance measuring mode) and first and second diagnosis detection voltages detected in a state where the diagnosing unit is connected (a fault self-diagnosing mode). By doing so, it is possible to self-diagnose a fault by using an original function of the isolation resistance measuring apparatus which may measure an isolation resistance. 1. An isolation resistance measuring apparatus having a fault self-diagnosing function , the apparatus comprising:a first isolation resistance measuring unit and a second isolation resistance measuring unit respectively connected to a cathode terminal and an anode terminal of a battery;a first diagnosing unit and a second diagnosing unit respectively connected to the anode terminal and the cathode terminal of the battery;a first switch and a second switch for selectively connecting the first isolation resistance measuring unit and the second isolation resistance measuring unit to the cathode terminal and the anode terminal to form first and second circuits different from each other;a third switch and a fourth switch for selectively connecting the first diagnosing unit and the second diagnosing unit to the anode terminal and the cathode terminal to form third and fourth circuits different from each other;a voltage detection unit for sensing first and second isolation detection voltages and first and second diagnosis detection voltages applied to the first and second isolation resistance measuring units; anda control unit for outputting a control signal to the first to fourth switches, and ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING CAMERA MODULE IN SLEEP MODE

A method for operating an electronic device which is in a first mode is provided. The method includes detecting a grip state of the electronic device, detecting a change in tilt when the detected grip state is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and switching a mode from the first mode to a second mode when the detected change in tilt is within a set tilt range. 1. A method in an electronic device which is in a first mode , the method comprising:detecting a grip state of the electronic device;detecting a change in tilt when the detected grip state is equal to or greater than a predetermined value; andswitching a mode from the first mode to a second mode when the detected change in tilt is within a set tilt range.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first mode is a sleep mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second mode is a mode in which only a camera module is driven in the sleep mode.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting of the grip state of the electronic device comprises using at least one first sensor provided in a predetermined portion of the electronic device to detect the grip state of the electronic device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is a grip sensor.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting of the change in tilt when the detected grip state is equal to or greater than the predetermined value comprises using a second sensor to detect a change in spatial coordinates of x-axis claim 1 , y-axis and z-axis with a central axis as an origin.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the second sensor is a 9-axis sensor.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the switching of the mode from the first mode to the second mode when the detected change in tilt is within the set tilt range comprises:determining whether the detected change in tilt is within the set tilt range; andswitching the mode to a mode in which only the camera module is driven in the sleep mode when the detected change in tilt is within the set tilt ...

TOUCH SENSITIVITY CONTROL METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREFOR

An apparatus and a method for controlling touch sensitivity according to hydroplaning of a touch screen in an electronic device are provided. The method includes estimating whether a water film is generated on a surface of a touch screen in consideration of at least one of position information, humidity, and a temperature change of the electronic device and adjusting touch detection sensitivity of the touch screen when it is estimated that the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen. 1. A method for controlling touch sensitivity in an electronic device , the method comprising:estimating whether a water film is generated on a surface of a touch screen in consideration of at least one of position information, humidity, and a temperature change of the electronic device; andadjusting touch detection sensitivity of the touch screen when it is estimated that the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimating of whether the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen comprises:detecting position information of the electronic device; andestimating that the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen when the position information indicates a water film generation prediction position.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimating of whether the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen comprises:detecting humidity;verifying whether the detected humidity is higher than a reference humidity; andestimating that the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen when the detected humidity is greater than the reference humidity.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimating of whether the water film is generated on the surface of the touch screen comprises:detecting a temperature change in consideration of temperatures measured in a first time point and a second time point;verifying whether the temperature change is equal to or greater ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY FOR FINGERPRINT SENSOR, FINGERPRINT PROCESSING DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THE SAME

A method of controlling power supply for a fingerprint sensor is provided. The method includes receiving sensor data obtained from the fingerprint sensor; determining whether the received sensor data is a fingerprint form of data; if the received sensor data is the fingerprint form of data, determining an amount of change in sensor data received over a predetermined time is greater than or equal to a predetermined value; and if the received sensor data is not the fingerprint form of data or if the received sensor data is the fingerprint form of data but an amount of change in the received sensor data is less than the predetermined value, allowing the fingerprint sensor to enter a power saving mode. 1. A method of controlling power supply for a fingerprint sensor , the method comprising:receiving sensor data obtained from the fingerprint sensor;determining whether the received sensor data is a fingerprint form of data;if the received sensor data is the fingerprint form of data, determining if an amount of change in sensor data received over a predetermined time is greater than or equal to a predetermined value; andif the received sensor data is not the fingerprint form of data or if the received sensor data is the fingerprint form of data but an amount of change in the received sensor data is less than the predetermined value, allowing the fingerprint sensor to enter a power saving mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if the sensor data is the fingerprint form of data claim 1 , determining whether a fingerprint direction of the received sensor data corresponds to a direction set for fingerprint authentication claim 1 ,wherein allowing the fingerprint sensor to enter a power saving mode includes, if the sensor data is the fingerprint form of data but the fingerprint direction of the received sensor does not correspond to the direction set for fingerprint authentication, allowing the fingerprint sensor to enter a power saving mode.3. The method ...

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

A communication apparatus according to an embodiment disclosed herein includes a data collecting unit configured to obtain log information about a state of a battery from a battery management system that manages the battery, a first storing unit including reference log information for determining abnormality of the battery, and a diagnosing unit configured to diagnose abnormality of the battery by comparing the log information about the state of the battery with the reference log information. 1. A communication apparatus comprising:a data collecting unit configured to obtain log information about a state of a battery from a battery management system that manages the battery;a first storing unit comprising reference log information for determining abnormality of the battery; anda diagnosing unit configured to diagnose abnormality of the battery by comparing the log information about the state of the battery with the reference log information.2. The communication apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the diagnosing unit is configured to store state data of the battery for a certain period of time from a time of diagnosing abnormality of the battery in a second storing unit claim 1 , when diagnosing that abnormality occurs in the battery.3. The communication apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the diagnosing unit is configured to compress state data of the battery on a day of diagnosing abnormality and store the compressed state data in the second storing unit claim 2 , when diagnosing that abnormality occurs in the battery.4. The communication apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communicating unit configured to transmit state data of the battery for a certain period of time from a time of diagnosing abnormality of the battery to an outside claim 1 , when the diagnosing unit diagnoses that abnormality occurs in the battery.5. The communication apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the communicating unit is configured to transmit the state data of the battery to a management ...

Wireless data input and output method and apparatus

An electronic device including a proximity recognition module configured to recognize second electronic device proximate to the first electronic device, a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit and receive data to and from the second electronic device, and a power supply module configured to apply at least one of power charged in the first electronic device and power wirelessly supplied from the second device as power for the communication module, based on the recognition with respect to the second device. Other embodiments are also possible.

Device and method for controlling a plurality of input/output devices

A method of controlling a plurality of input/output (I/O) device is provided. The method includes acquiring an input through an electronic device that includes an exterior, on which no substantially visible hole is formed, determining situation information for a user who handles the electronic device, performing input/output through a first I/O device disposed in a first area of the electronic device when the situation information is first situation information in response to an input, and performing input/output through a second I/O device disposed in a second area of the electronic device when the situation information is second situation information in response to an input.

ANTENNA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

An electronic device comprising: a housing; a wireless communication transceiver provided within the housing; an antenna radiator provided within the housing; and a cover arranged to cover at least a portion of the antenna radiator and form at least a portion of a surface of the housing, wherein the cover includes a conductive material, and the cover is at least partially detachable from the housing. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a wireless communication transceiver provided within the housing;an antenna radiator provided within the housing; anda cover arranged to cover at least a portion of the antenna radiator and form at least a portion of the housing, wherein the cover includes a conductive material, and the cover is at least partially detachable from the housing.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna radiator is in electrical contact with the conductive material of the cover.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the antenna radiator includes a first portion that is inserted into an injection-molded object claim 1 , and a second portion exposed from the injection molded object claim 1 , the exposed second portion is contact with the conductive material.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a first flat surface and a second curved surface.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising: a variable passive element.6. The electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the variable passive element includes at least one of a variable capacitor and a variable inductor.7. The electronic device of claim 5 , further comprising: a control circuit arranged to generate a control signal for changing a state of the variable passive element.8. The electronic device of claim 7 , wherein the control circuit is arranged to generate the control signal in response to the cover being at least partially detached from the housing.9. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes at least one of a flip ...

Electronic device including display and method for manufacturing display

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display panel, a partial region of the display panel including an active region configured to output light and including a cut in a thickness direction of the display panel, a touch sensor formed on the display panel, a partial region of the touch sensor corresponding to the cut region of the display panel, including a cut in a thickness direction of the touch sensor, and a polarizing plate disposed on the display panel, a partial region of the polarizing plate corresponding to the cut region of the display panel, including a cut in a thickness direction of the polarizing plate, and a cut surface of the display panel, a cut surface of the touch sensor, and a cut surface of the polarizing plate are formed to coincide with each other.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PRESSURE SENSOR

An electronic device according to various examples comprises: a housing, in an unfolded state, including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction and including at least one flexible portion; a touch screen display arranged between the first surface and the second surface of the housing, exposed through the first surface of the housing, and when viewed from above the first surface, including at least one flexible portion at a position corresponding to the flexible portion of the housing; and a pressure sensor arranged between the touch screen display and the second surface of the housing, and when viewed from above the first surface, including at least one flexible portion at a position corresponding to the flexible portion of the housing. The pressure sensor comprises: a first electrode layer formed substantially in parallel to the touch screen display; a second electrode layer spaced apart from the first electrode layer in the second direction and formed substantially in parallel to the first electrode layer; and a dielectric layer arranged between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. Other examples are also possible. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing comprising, in an unfolded state, a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, the housing comprising at least one flexible portion;a touch screen display arranged between the first surface and the second surface of the housing, and exposed through the first surface of the housing, and comprising at least one flexible portion on a position corresponding to the flexible portion of the housing when viewed from above the first surface; anda pressure sensor arranged between the touch screen display and the second surface of the housing, and comprising at least one flexible portion on a position corresponding to the flexible portion of the ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TOUCH COORDINATE THEREOF

An electronic device includes a cover glass, a touch sensor disposed under the cover glass and sensing proximity of or contact by an external object, a touch integrated circuit (IC) electrically connected to the touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor disposed under the cover glass adjacent to the touch sensor, including an active area for sensing a biometric pattern of the external object and an inactive area surrounding a periphery of the active area, a fingerprint IC electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the touch IC and the fingerprint IC. The processor is configured, if an input by the external object is sensed by both the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, to calculate coordinates of the input based on at least part of data sensed by the touch sensor and data sensed by the fingerprint sensor. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;a touch sensor disposed in at least a partial area of the display;a fingerprint sensor disposed in at least part of the partial area of the display and including a sensing area for sensing biometric information and a wiring area in which a plurality of wirings connected to the sensing area are disposed; and using the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, sense an input at least partially overlapping a partial area of the wiring area;', 'in response to sensing the input, obtain first location information about the input using the touch sensor and obtain second location information about the input using the fingerprint sensor; and', 'determine location information of the input corresponding to the partial area of the wiring area, based at least on the first location information and the second location information., 'a processor configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:determine the location information of the input based on coordinates on a boundary of the touch sensor where the input is sensed and coordinates on a boundary ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSACTION METHOD USING THE SAME

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern, and a communication circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern may include a first end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, a second end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a coil that is connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate. 1. A mobile terminal apparatus comprising:a display disposed at a first side of the mobile terminal apparatus;a cover disposed at a second side of the mobile terminal apparatus opposite the first side;a battery disposed between the display and the cover;a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed between the battery and the cover;a first coil disposed at the PCB, the first coil including a plurality of turns of a first conductive line for performing a magnetic secure transmission (MST) function;a second coil disposed at the PCB, the second coil including a plurality of turns of a second conductive line for performing a near field communication (NFC) function;a third coil disposed at the PCB, the third coil including a plurality of turns of a third conductive line for performing a wireless charging function, wherein, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to and facing the PCB, the plurality of turns of the first conductive line of the first coil are arranged outside of the plurality of turns of the third conductive line of the third coil; anda communication circuit configured to transmit, via the ...

Method for power amplification and electronic device thereof

An apparatus and method for applying digital pre-distortion (DPD) technology in an electronic device which uses an envelope tracking (ET) method is provided. The electronic device includes an antenna, a modem, a transceiver configured to convert a signal generated in the modem into a radio frequency signal, an ET modulator configured to supply power to a power amplifier based on an amplitude component of the signal generated in the modem, and the power amplifier configured to amplify power of a signal received from the transceiver based on an output signal of the ET modulator. The modem generates a signal by using a DPD) variable corresponding to output impedance of the power amplifier caused by the antenna from among a plurality of DPD variables.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSACTION METHOD USING THE SAME

An electronic device includes a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern; and a control circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a first coil that includes a plurality of first turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate, and a second coil that includes a plurality of second turns that are substantially parallel to the surface of the plate. When viewed from the upper side of the plate, the first coil and the second coil may not at least partially overlap with each other. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field;a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern; anda control circuit configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern, a first coil that includes a plurality of first turns that are substantially parallel to the a surface of the plate; and', 'a second coil that includes a plurality of second turns that are substantially parallel to the surface of the plate,, 'wherein the conductive pattern includeswherein, when viewed from a upper side of the plate, the first coil and the second coil do not at least partially overlap with each other,wherein, for one transaction through the external device, the control circuit is configured to provide a first signal and a second signal that include at least a part of the transaction information to the first coil and the second coil, respectively, for a selected ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSACTION METHOD USING THE SAME

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern, and a communication circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern may include a first end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, a second end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a coil that is connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing;a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field;a plate forming at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern; anda communication circuit configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern, a first end electrically connected to the communication circuit;', 'a second end electrically connected to the communication circuit; and', 'a coil connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate,, 'wherein the conductive pattern includes a first section that includes portions of conductive lines that extend substantially parallel to each other; and', 'a second section that includes other portions of the conductive lines at a position that is different from that of the first section, and', 'wherein the first section has a structure that radiates a ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATION

A method for communication in an electronic device is provided. The method includes determining whether to control a communication module of the electronic device based on information related to communication between the electronic device and an external device, determining a control value for the communication module based on the determination, and controlling the communication module using the control value. 1. A method for providing communication in an electronic device , the method comprising:determining whether to control a communication module of the electronic device based on at least a part of information related to communication between the electronic device and an external device;determining a control value for the communication module based on the determination; andcontrolling the communication module using at least a part of the control value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the control value comprises:transmitting a signal through the communication module; anddetermining the control value based on a reflection of the transmitted signal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transmitted signal does not include data for communication between the electronic device and the external device.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transmitting of the signal comprises transmitting the signal at a strength that is less than or equal to a specified value.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transmitting of the signal comprises transmitting the signal over a channel that is specified in relation to the communication.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the transmitting of the signal comprises modulating data using a modulation that is not supported by the external device.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the external device cannot decode the transmitted signal.8. The method of claim 2 , wherein the control value is based on a reflection of the transmitted signal.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the control value comprises: ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAYS

An electronic device and a method for controlling displaying of information in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first display formed on at least a portion of a body of the electronic device, and a second display formed on at least a portion of a cover functionally connected to the body and including a transparent display area. 1. An electronic device for controlling a plurality of displays , the electronic device comprising:a first display formed on at least a portion of a body of the electronic device; anda second display formed on at least a portion of a cover functionally connected to the body and including a transparent display area.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first display and the second display comprises a display area where at least one of a size claim 1 , shape claim 1 , brightness claim 1 , color claim 1 , saturation claim 1 , sharpness claim 1 , permeability claim 1 , transparency claim 1 , contrast claim 1 , gamma claim 1 , resolution claim 1 , contrast ratio claim 1 , viewing angle claim 1 , color reproduction claim 1 , color temperature claim 1 , and color tone linearity of a displayed screen is changeable dynamically.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first display and the second display is configured to detect at least one of a touch input and a proximity input.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a third display formed at another portion of the cover.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the first display claim 4 , the second display claim 4 , and the third display comprises at least one transparent display area or at least one mirror display area.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a third display formed on at least one of at least a portion of a back of the body claim 1 , at least a portion of a bottom surface of the cover claim 1 , at least a portion covering at least a portion of ...

METHOD FOR DETERMINING FLOODED STATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

Provided is an operating method of an electronic device including a first processor, a humidity sensor, a second processor controlling the humidity sensor, and a battery, wherein the second processor and the battery are waterproofed. The method may include: detecting a power supply event from the battery; supplying a power from the battery to the second processor controlling the humidity sensor and not supplying the power to the first processor; determining, by the second processor, a humidity of the electronic device by using the humidity sensor; and when the humidity of the electronic device is greater than a first reference humidity, cutting off power supply from the battery and when the humidity of the electronic device is less than the first reference humidity, supplying the power to the first processor. 1. A method in an electronic device including a first processor , a humidity sensor , a second processor controlling the humidity sensor , and a battery , wherein the second processor and the battery are waterproofed , the method comprising:detecting a power supply event from the battery;supplying a power from the battery to the second processor controlling the humidity sensor and not supplying the power to the first processor;determining, by the second processor, a humidity of the electronic device by using the humidity sensor; andwhen the humidity of the electronic device is greater than a first reference humidity, cutting off power supply from the battery and when the humidity of the electronic device is less than the first reference humidity, supplying the power to the first processor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device further comprises a power management unit controlling the power supply claim 1 ,wherein when the humidity of the electronic device is greater than a second reference humidity before the power is cutoff as the electronic device is flooded, the power management unit is set to delay processing of a power supply signal ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TOUCH COORDINATE THEREOF

An electronic device includes a cover glass, a touch sensor disposed under the cover glass and sensing proximity of or contact by an external object, a touch integrated circuit (IC) electrically connected to the touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor disposed under the cover glass adjacent to the touch sensor, including an active area for sensing a biometric pattern of the external object and an inactive area surrounding a periphery of the active area, a fingerprint IC electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the touch IC and the fingerprint IC. The processor is configured, if an input by the external object is sensed by both the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, to calculate coordinates of the input based on at least part of data sensed by the touch sensor and data sensed by the fingerprint sensor. 1. An electronic device comprising:a display;a touch sensor disposed in at least a partial area of the display;a fingerprint sensor disposed in at least part of the partial area of the display and including a sensing area for sensing biometric information and a wiring area in which a plurality of wirings connected to the sensing area are disposed; and using the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, sense an input at least partially overlapping a partial area of the wiring area;', 'in response to sensing the input, obtain first location information about the input using the touch sensor and obtain second location information about the input using the fingerprint sensor; and', 'determine location information of the input corresponding to the partial area of the wiring area, based at least on the first location information and the second location information., 'a processor, wherein the processor is configured to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:determine the location information of the input based on coordinates on a boundary of the touch sensor where the input is sensed and ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUNCTION USING ELECTRONIC PEN AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

A method for controlling a function of an electronic device by using an electronic pen and the electronic device are provided. The method of controlling the function of the electronic device includes determining a motion of an electronic pen inserted into the electronic device and confirming an operation corresponding to the determined motion of the electronic pen to perform the operation. 1. A method in an electronic device , the method comprising:determining a motion of an electronic pen inserted into the electronic device; andconfirming an operation corresponding to the determined motion of the electronic pen to perform the operation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motion of the electronic pen includes at least one of a change in an insertion state of the electronic pen and a rotation of the electronic pen.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:after the determining of the motion of the electronic pen, confirming whether a button of the electron pen is input; andconfirming an operation corresponding to the input button to perform the operation.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the determining of the motion of the electronic pen comprises determining the strength of a magnetic field associated with the electronic pen.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a state of the electronic pen inserted into the electronic device includes one of a state in which the electronic pen is completely inserted claim 1 , a state in which the electronic pen is partially inserted claim 1 , and a state in which the electronic pen is pulled out.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving determined motion information from the electronic pen.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the motion of the electronic pen is determined on the basis of at least one of a voltage level which varies depending on a magnetic material and strength of a magnetic field claim 1 , an impedance value claim 1 , and information obtained by a sensor included in the electronic pen.8. An ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device is provided that includes a PCB including a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; an electronic component arranged on the first surface, adjacent to a portion of the side surface; a shield structure including a cap that covers the electronic component and a sidewall extending from a periphery of the cap toward the first surface of the PCB, wherein the sidewall extends in a first direction that is non-parallel to the first surface of the PCB; a first conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the side surface of the PCB; and a second conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the first surface to be connected to the first conductive structure. The sidewall contacts with the first surface of the PCB and overlaps with the second conductive structure, when viewed from above the first surface of the PCB. 1. A portable communication device comprising:a housing forming at least one portion of an outer surface of the portable communication device;a printed circuit board (PCB) at least partially accommodated by the housing, the PCB including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a side surface connecting the first surface and the second surface;a conductive structure formed adjacent to an ending portion of the PCB, a first surface of the conductive structure being exposed in a first direction corresponding to the first surface of the PCB and a second surface of the conductive structure being substantially perpendicular to the first surface of the conductive structure and exposed in a second direction corresponding to the side surface of the PCB; anda conductive metal in contact with the first surface of the conductive structure.2. The portable communication device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive structure includes a first conductive substructure and a second conductive substructure claim 1 , the first surface of the conductive structure forming at least one portion of the first ...

Electronic device and transaction method using the same

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern, and a communication circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern may include a first end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, a second end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a coil that is connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate.

COVER DEVICE HAVING INPUT UNIT AND PORTABLE TERMINAL HAVING THE COVER DEVICE

A cover device having an input unit and a portable terminal having the cover device are provided. The cover device includes a cover unit divided into a plurality of areas, each area having an electrode. A connection surface is provided in the cover unit and configured to be detachably engaged with a terminal to which the cover unit is mounted. The input unit including an electrode line is configured to transmit a touch input signal to a touch panel of the terminal through an electrode of a touched area among the plurality of areas. 1. A cover device having an input unit , comprising:a cover unit divided into a plurality of areas, each area having an electrode;a connection surface provided in the cover unit and configured to be detachably engaged with a terminal to which the cover unit is mounted; andthe input unit including an electrode line configured to transmit a touch input signal to the terminal through the electrode of a touched area among the plurality of areas.2. The cover device of claim 1 , wherein the connection surface is divided into a plurality of segments spaced from one another by a predetermined distance claim 1 , and the electrode line is connected to at least one of the segments and configured to transmit an input signal from an electrode connected to the electrode line to the touch panel.3. The cover device of claim 2 , wherein the electrode line is connected to two different segments among the plurality of segments and binary signals generated by a user input are mapped to the segments.4. The cover device of claim 2 , wherein input keys representing key values are patterned in the plurality of areas on a surface of the cover unit.5. The cover device of claim 3 , wherein input keys are arranged in a QWERTY layout.6. A portable terminal having a cover device with an input unit claim 3 , comprising:a body having a touch panel;a sensing unit provided in the body and configured to be detachably engaged with a connection surface of the cover device, ...

METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR TRANSMISSION POWER AND DEVICE THEREFOR

In various embodiments, a method for controlling device transmission power is disclosed. The method may include performing communication at first transmission power using a first communication module, performing communication at a second transmission power using a second communication module, and/or adjusting a transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to a second transmission power for at least a part of time while performing communication using the second communication module. 1. A method performed by an electronic device , the method comprising:performing communication at a first transmission power using a first communication module;performing communication at a second transmission power using a second communication module; andadjusting a transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to a second transmission power for at least a part of time while performing communication using the second communication module.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting of the transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to the second transmission power is performed on a basis of at least data obtained from at least one sensor of the electronic device.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting of the transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to the second transmission power is performed on a basis of at least whether a speaker of the electronic device is activated.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting of the transmission power of the first communication module from the first transmission power to the second transmission power is performed on a basis of at least whether a receiver of the electronic device is activated.5. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the electronic device includes a first speaker having a first maximum volume and a second speaker ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface extending between and along a perimeter of the first surface and the second surface, a cover glass corresponding to at least the first surface, a display panel disposed under the cover glass and including an active area exposed through the cover glass, an inactive area surrounding the active area, and a printed circuit board connection portion connected to one end of the inactive area, wherein at least one opening or at least one cutaway portion is formed in the display panel, and a camera module disposed in a space formed by the at least one opening or the at least one cutaway portion and exposed through the cover glass. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface extending between and along a perimeter of the first surface and the second surface;a cover glass corresponding to at least the first surface;a display panel disposed under the cover glass and including an active area exposed through the cover glass, an inactive area surrounding the active area, and a printed circuit board connection portion connected to one end of the inactive area, wherein at least one opening or at least one cutaway portion is formed in the display panel; anda camera module disposed in a space formed by the at least one opening or the at least one cutaway portion and exposed through the cover glass.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the active area claim 1 , at least a portion of the inactive area claim 1 , and at least a portion of the camera module are exposed through the first surface.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the active area and at least a ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING PRESSURE SENSOR

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing that comprises a first surface which faces a first direction and a second surface which faces a second direction opposite to the first direction, and that comprises a first transparent plate which forms at least a portion of the first surface of the housing; a display that is disposed between the first transparent plate and the second face of the housing, and comprises a second transparent plate which faces the first direction, and a third transparent plate which faces the second direction; a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode that are disposed between the second transparent plate and the third transparent plate; and a control circuit that is electrically connected to the first electrode, the second electrode, the third electrode, and the fourth electrode, wherein the control circuit may be configured to detect the position of touch input with respect to the first transparent plate by using the first electrode, to detect the intensity of the touch input by using the second electrode, and to display visual information on at least a portion of the display by using the third electrode and the fourth electrode. In addition, an electronic device comprising a pressure sensor according to various embodiments of the present invention can provide a slim electronic device with reduced manufacturing costs by utilizing an integrated structure with a touch sensor and/or a fingerprint sensor and by disposing the touch sensor including the pressure sensor, and other sensors between various structures inside the display. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing comprising a first face facing a first direction and a second face facing a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, and comprising a first transparent plate forming at least a part of the first face of the housing;a display disposed between the first transparent plate ...

Method for controlling connection between electronic device and charging device, and device for providing same

The present invention relates to an electronic device, and to a method for controlling a connection between an electronic device and a charging device, and a device for providing the same. To this end, the charging device of the present invention can comprise: a housing, which includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction different from the first direction, and is configured such that at least a part of the first surface comes in contact with a surface of a first electronic device; an electric conductive coil located within the housing so as to be closer to the first surface than the second surface; a wireless charging unit receiving power from an external power source, and including a charging circuit for wirelessly providing the power, having passed through the coil, to the first electronic device through the first surface; an electric connection unit exposed to the housing; a communication unit including a wireless communication circuit for supporting wireless communication with the first electronic device and allowing the wireless communication to have a predefined frequency range, and a wired communication circuit for receiving data from the first electronic device by using the wireless communication circuit, and transmitting the data to at least one second electronic device through the connection unit; and a processor for controlling, overall, an operation of the charging device in order to wirelessly charge the first electronic device.

METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR MANAGING OBJECT

An electronic device includes: a first display functionally connected to the electronic device; a second display functionally connected to the electronic device; and a display control module configured to select at least one object in correspondence to a first input event relating to the first display and perform a function relating to the at least one object through at least one display of the first display and the second display on the basis of a second input event. 1. An electronic device comprising:a first display functionally connected to the electronic device;a second display functionally connected to the electronic device; and select at least one object in correspondence to a first input event relating to the first display; and', 'perform a function relating to the selected object through at least one display of the first display and the second display on a basis of a second input event., 'a display control module configured to2. The electronic device according to a claim 1 , wherein the first input event comprises at least one of a touch event for touching an object displayed on the first display and a hovering event for indicating the displayed object; andwherein the second input event comprises at least one of a touch event for touching at least one point of at least one of the first display and the second display, a touch event having a movement, a touch event maintained for a specified time, a touch event occurring a plurality of times at a specified time interval, a hovering event for indicating at least one point of the first display, a hovering event having a movement after indication, a hovering event maintained for a specified time after indication, or a hovering event occurring a plurality of times at a specified time interval.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the display control module is further configured to:display an additional object relating to the selected object on the second display;move or copy the selected object ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OUTPUTTING CONTENTS USING A PLURALITY OF DISPLAYS

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a plurality of displays, at least one processor configured to select a first display including at least one of the plurality of displays, based on relative positions of the plurality of displays, user information, an application to be executed, or a component associated with a function of the application, and a display control module configured to output contents to the first display and at least one object associated with the contents to at least one other second display of the plurality of displays. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a plurality of displays;at least one processor configured to select a first display including at least one of the plurality of displays, based on relative positions of the plurality of displays, user information, an application to be executed, or a component associated with a function of the application; anda display control module configured to output contents to the first display and at least one object associated with the contents to at least one other second display of the plurality of displays.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display control module comprises processors corresponding respectively to the plurality of displays.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to select at least one display corresponding to a designated position of the relative positions of the plurality of displays as the first display.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to select the first display based on at least one of an input of a user on the electronic device claim 1 , a user's habit of using the electronic device claim 1 , a grip state claim 1 , or whether the user is left-handed or right-handed.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one object comprises at least one menu for controlling or editing the contents.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , ...

FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE PERFORMING THEREOF

A fingerprint recognition method and electronic device performing the same are provided. The electronic device includes a fingerprint sensor configured to perform fingerprint sensing according to a control signal of a processor, and includes the processor configured to obtain a fingerprint-unrecognizable position from a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor, to obtain, based on the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, a distance to a fingerprint from the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, and to control, based on the distance, the fingerprint sensor by adjusting a sensing operation of the fingerprint sensor. 1. A fingerprint recognition method comprising:obtaining a fingerprint-unrecognizable position from a sensing area of a fingerprint sensor;obtaining a distance to a fingerprint from the fingerprint-unrecognizable position on the sensing area; andadjusting, based on the distance, a sensing operation of the fingerprint sensor.2. The fingerprint recognition method of claim 1 , wherein the fingerprint-unrecognizable position is a position on the sensing area where the fingerprint is unrecognizable due to a curve of the sensing area.3. The fingerprint recognition method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the fingerprint-unrecognizable position comprises:obtaining, as the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, a position where a signal value detected from a receiver of the fingerprint sensor for the fingerprint becomes lower than a threshold value.4. The fingerprint recognition method of claim 1 ,wherein the fingerprint sensor is comprised in a flexible touch screen, andwherein the obtaining of the fingerprint-unrecognizable position comprises obtaining the fingerprint-unrecognizable position from the sensing area of the flexible touch screen, based on a touch input by the fingerprint.5. The fingerprint recognition method of claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the fingerprint-unrecognizable comprises:obtaining a fingerprint image for the fingerprint by the ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING SENSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME

Disclosed is an electronic device including a housing including a transparent cover including a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region, a touchscreen display interposed between the first region and a second surface of the housing and exposed through the first region, an opaque layer interposed between the second region of the transparent cover and the second surface and exposed through the second region, a fingerprint sensor interposed between the opaque layer and the second surface, and a pressure sensor interposed between the fingerprint sensor and the second surface and sensing a pressure of an external object against the opaque layer. The pressure sensor includes a first electrode substantially in parallel with the opaque layer, a second electrode spaced from the first electrode layer and extending substantially in parallel in the second direction, and a dielectric layer interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. 1. An electronic device comprising: 'wherein at least a portion of the transparent cover is transparent;', 'a transparent cover forming substantially the whole of the first surface and including a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region,'}, 'a housing including a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction, wherein the housing includesa touchscreen display interposed between the first region of the transparent cover and the second surface of the housing and exposed through the first region of the transparent cover;an opaque layer interposed between the second region of the transparent cover and the second surface of the housing and exposed through the second region of the transparent cover;a fingerprint sensor interposed between the opaque layer and the second surface of the housing; and wherein the pressure sensor includes:', 'a first electrode extending substantially in parallel with the opaque ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OUTPUTTING CONTENTS USING A PLURALITY OF DISPLAYS

Disclosed is an electronic device including a plurality of displays, at least one processor configured to select a first display including at least one of the plurality of displays, based on relative positions of the plurality of displays, user information, an application to be executed, or a component associated with a function of the application, and a display control module configured to output contents to the first display and at least one object associated with the contents to at least one other second display of the plurality of displays. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a plurality of displays;at least one processor configured to select a first display including at least one of the plurality of displays, based on relative positions of the plurality of displays, user information, an application to be executed, or a component associated with a function of the application; anda display control module configured to output contents to the first display and at least one object associated with the contents to at least one other second display of the plurality of displays.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display control module comprises processors corresponding respectively to the plurality of displays.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to select at least one display corresponding to a designated position of the relative positions of the plurality of displays as the first display.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to select the first display based on at least one of an input of a user on the electronic device claim 1 , a user's habit of using the electronic device claim 1 , a grip state claim 1 , or whether the user is left-handed or right-handed.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one object comprises at least one menu for controlling or editing the contents.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING WINDOW

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include a housing, which includes a front structure and a rear structure attached to each other, and a touch screen display. The front structure of the housing may include a first plate facing a first direction and a side plate extending from the first plate. The first plate may have a first thickness. The side plate may have a second thickness larger than the first thickness. The side plate may include a first surface facing a peripheral portion of the rear structure. The rear structure may include a second plate facing a second direction opposite the first direction and a second surface facing the first surface. The first surface may face a third direction. The second surface may face a fourth direction. The third and fourth directions may be configured to differ from the first and second directions, respectively. The touch screen display may have at least a part exposed through at least a part of the first plate. Other various embodiments may be possible. 1. An electronic device comprising: a front structure and a rear structure attached to each other,', 'the front structure including a first plate facing a first direction and a side plate extending from the first plate, the first plate having a first thickness, the side plate having a second thickness larger than the first thickness, the side plate including a first surface facing a peripheral portion of the rear structure,', 'the rear structure including a second plate facing a second direction opposite the first direction and a second surface facing the first surface, wherein the first surface is facing a third direction, the second surface is facing a fourth direction, and the third and fourth directions are different from the first and second directions, respectively; and, 'a housing includinga touch screen display having at least a part exposed through at least a part of the first plate.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the third direction is ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DISPLAY

An electronic device for widening an active area of a display is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first plate and a second plate facing away from the first plate, a touch screen display including a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) layer interposed between the first plate and the second plate, a flexible layer including a first portion connected to the first surface of the second glass plate and bent around an edge of the second glass plate toward the second plate of the housing, and a second portion extending from the first portion and interposed between the second glass plate and the second plate of the housing, a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on a first surface of the second portion of the flexible layer, and a printed circuit board (PCB) including a portion mounted on a second surface of the second portion of the flexible layer. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a first plate and a second plate facing away from the first plate;a touch screen display including a first glass plate, a second glass plate, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) layer interposed between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the first glass plate is interposed between the first plate of the housing and the OLED layer, and wherein the second glass plate includes a first surface facing toward the first plate and a second surface facing toward second plate;a flexible layer including a first portion connected to the first surface of the second glass plate and bent around an edge of the second glass plate toward the second plate of the housing, and a second portion extending from the first portion and interposed between the second glass plate and the second plate of the housing;a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC) mounted on a first surface of the second portion of the flexible layer; anda printed circuit board (PCB) including a portion mounted on a ...

Electronic device and method for determining touch coordinate thereof

An electronic device includes a cover glass, a touch sensor disposed under the cover glass and sensing proximity of or contact by an external object, a touch integrated circuit (IC) electrically connected to the touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor disposed under the cover glass adjacent to the touch sensor, including an active area for sensing a biometric pattern of the external object and an inactive area surrounding a periphery of the active area, a fingerprint IC electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the touch IC and the fingerprint IC. The processor is configured, if an input by the external object is sensed by both the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, to calculate coordinates of the input based on at least part of data sensed by the touch sensor and data sensed by the fingerprint sensor.

Electronic device and method for determining touch coordinate thereof

An electronic device includes a cover glass, a touch sensor disposed under the cover glass and sensing proximity of or contact by an external object, a touch integrated circuit (IC) electrically connected to the touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor disposed under the cover glass adjacent to the touch sensor, including an active area for sensing a biometric pattern of the external object and an inactive area surrounding a periphery of the active area, a fingerprint IC electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the touch IC and the fingerprint IC. The processor is configured, if an input by the external object is sensed by both the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, to calculate coordinates of the input based on at least part of data sensed by the touch sensor and data sensed by the fingerprint sensor.

Electronic device and transaction method using the same

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern, and a communication circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern may include a first end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, a second end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a coil that is connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate.

Device and method for measuring insulation resistance of battery

Input device and electronic apparatus comprising the same

According to one or more embodiments, an electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, where a transparent cover forms at least one part of the first surface. The electronic device also includes a touch screen display disposed between the first surface and second surface of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover, a pressure sensor disposed between the touch screen display and the second surface of the housing, and having an active area for sensing pressure placed on the first surface by an external object and an inactive area disposed around the active area, a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) disposed between the pressure sensor and the second surface of the housing, and an electrically conductive connection member for electrically connecting the pressure sensor and the PCB. The electrically conductive connection member may be at least partially overlap with the active area of the pressure sensor when the electronic device is viewed in the second direction. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Electronic device including display and method for manufacturing display

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display panel, a partial region of the display panel including an active region configured to output light and including a cut in a thickness direction of the display panel, a touch sensor formed on the display panel, a partial region of the touch sensor corresponding to the cut region of the display panel, including a cut in a thickness direction of the touch sensor, and a polarizing plate disposed on the display panel, a partial region of the polarizing plate corresponding to the cut region of the display panel, including a cut in a thickness direction of the polarizing plate, and a cut surface of the display panel, a cut surface of the touch sensor, and a cut surface of the polarizing plate are formed to coincide with each other.

Method for controlling display and electronic device

Electronic device and transaction method using the same

Capacitor type humidity sensor

A capacitor type humidity sensor may include a semiconductor substrate comprising a humidity sensing region and a peripheral circuit region, a sensing capacitor disposed on the humidity sensing region and the sensing capacitor comprising a humidity sensitive layer, a dielectric layer made of a material different than from the humidity sensitive layer, and a reference capacitor configured to provide a reference capacitance value, wherein the sensing capacitor and the reference capacitor are disposed on different planes from each other. A reference capacitor is disposed at an arbitrary region under a sensing capacitor among a humidity sensing region or at a peripheral circuit region. The reference capacitor is a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor or a polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon (PIP) capacitor.

Electronic device and transaction method using the same

An electronic device includes a housing, a conductive pattern that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern; and a control circuit that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a first coil that includes a plurality of first turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate, and a second coil that includes a plurality of second turns that are substantially parallel to the surface of the plate. When viewed from the upper side of the plate, the first coil and the second coil may not at least partially overlap with each other.

Electronic device including pressure sensor

Method and apparatus for interworking between electronic devices

A method and apparatus capable of enhancing the usability of an electronic device through interworking between the electronic devices are disclosed. The electronic device includes a 1st wireless communication interface configured to perform 1st wireless communication with another electronic device, a 2nd wireless communication interface configured to perform 2nd wireless communication with another electronic device, and a processor operatively coupled with the 1st wireless communication interface and the 2nd wireless communication interface. The processor is configured to connect with another electronic device by the 1st wireless communication, using the 1st wireless communication interface, execute a 1st process with another electronic device on the basis of the 1st wireless communication, sense a 2nd process during the execution of the 1st process, allocate a resource for processing the 1st process and the 2nd process, in accordance with a corresponding profile, and process at least one process among the 1st process or the 2nd process on the basis of the allocated resource.

Electronic device and transaction method using the same

According to vanous embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (400) may include a housing (401), a conductive pattern (553a, 553b, 553c) that is arranged within the housing and is formed to generate a magnetic field, a plate (402a, 402b) that forms at least a part of a first surface of the housing and includes a material that at least partially transmits the magnetic field generated by the conductive pattern, and a communication circuit (220) that is configured to transmit at least one transaction information to an external device by using the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern may include a first end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, a second end that is electrically connected to the communication circuit, and a coil (653) that is connected between the first end and the second end and includes a plurality of turns that are substantially parallel to a surface of the plate. (Figure 4a)

Electronic device including display

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface extending between and along a perimeter of the first surface and the second surface, a cover glass corresponding to at least the first surface, a display panel disposed under the cover glass and including an active area exposed through the cover glass, an inactive area surrounding the active area, and a printed circuit board connection portion connected to one end of the inactive area, wherein at least one opening or at least one cutaway portion is formed in the display panel, and a camera module disposed in a space formed by the at least one opening or the at least one cutaway portion and exposed through the cover glass.

Isolation resistance measurement apparatus having fault self-diagnosis function and fault self-diagnosing method using the same

Electronic device and method for driving camera module in sleep mode

A method for operating an electronic device which is in a first mode is provided. The method includes detecting a grip state of the electronic device, detecting a change in tilt when the detected grip state is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and switching a mode from the first mode to a second mode when the detected change in tilt is within a set tilt range. 48765101 (GHMallers) P95474 AU 18/1112013

Electronic device and method for determining touch coordinate thereof

An electronic device includes a cover glass, a touch sensor disposed under the cover glass and sensing proximity of or contact by an external object, a touch integrated circuit (IC) electrically connected to the touch sensor, a fingerprint sensor disposed under the cover glass adjacent to the touch sensor, including an active area for sensing a biometric pattern of the external object and an inactive area surrounding a periphery of the active area, a fingerprint IC electrically connected to the fingerprint sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the touch IC and the fingerprint IC. The processor is configured, if an input by the external object is sensed by both the touch sensor and the fingerprint sensor, to calculate coordinates of the input based on at least part of data sensed by the touch sensor and data sensed by the fingerprint sensor.

Method for power amplification and electronic device thereof

An apparatus and method for applying digital pre-distortion (DPD) technology in an electronic device which uses an envelope tracking (ET) method is provided. The electronic device includes an antenna, a modem, a transceiver configured to convert a signal generated in the modem into a radio frequency signal, an ET modulator configured to supply power to a power amplifier based on an amplitude component of the signal generated in the modem, and the power amplifier configured to amplify power of a signal received from the transceiver based on an output signal of the ET modulator. The modem generates a signal by using a DPD) variable corresponding to output impedance of the power amplifier caused by the antenna from among a plurality of DPD variables.

Electronic device comprising sensor and method for operating same

Electrical contact device

Electronic apparatus with display

An electronic apparatus is provided that includes a housing comprising a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction which is opposite to the first direction, and a transparent cover which forms at least part of the first surface, a display interposed between the first and second surfaces of the housing and exposed through the transparent cover, a first electrode interposed between the transparent cover and the display, a second electrode interposed between the first electrode and the display, a third electrode interposed between the second electrode and the display, a first dielectric layer interposed between the first and second electrodes, a second dielectric layer interposed between the second and third electrodes, and a processor configured to detect a location of a touch on the first surface using the first and second electrodes, and detect pressure on the first surface using the second and third electrodes.

Method for controlling display, storage medium, and electronic device

An electronic device (1101) including a flexible display (1106) and a method thereof are disclosed herein. The electronic device (1101) may include the flexible display (1106) and a processor (210, 420). The processor (210, 420) implements the method, including controlling the flexible display (1106) to divide a display area into a first area (1111) and a second area (1114), controlling the flexible display (1106) to display a first graphic element (1120) related to a first application in the first area, and a second graphic element (1130) related to controlling the first application in the second area, and controlling the first application responsive to detecting an input to the second graphic element (1130). Figure 14

Method and apparatus for outputting contents using a plurality of displays

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a plurality of displays, at least one processor configured to select a first display including at least one of the plurality of displays, based on relative positions of the plurality of displays, user information, an application to be executed, or a component associated with a function of the application, and a display control module configured to output contents to the first display and at least one object associated with the contents to at least one other second display of the plurality of displays.

Method and apparatus for outputting contents using a plurality of displays

Method for controlling display, storage medium, and electronic device

Communication apparatus and operating method thereof

A communication apparatus includes a data collecting unit for obtaining log information about a state of a battery from a battery management system that manages the battery, a first storing unit including reference log information for determining abnormality of the battery, and a diagnosing unit for diagnosing abnormality of the battery by comparing the log information about the state of the battery with the reference log information.

Method for controlling display, storage medium, and electronic device

An electronic device comprising a flexible display and a method thereof are disclosed herein. The electronic device further comprises a processor configured to: control, in response to detection of a user input, the flexible display to divide a display area into a first area and a second area, control the flexible display to display a first graphic element related to a first application in the first area, and a second graphic element related to controlling the first application in the second area, and control the first application in response to detecting an input to the second graphic element.

Apparatus and method for providing communication

A method for communication in an electronic device is provided. The method includes determining whether to control a communication module of the electronic device based on information related to communication between the electronic device and an external device, determining a control value for the communication module based on the determination, and controlling the communication module using the control value.

Method of controlling power supply for fingerprint sensor, fingerprint processing device, and electronic device performing the same

A method of controlling power supply for a fingerprint sensor is provided. The method includes receiving sensor data obtained from the fingerprint sensor; determining whether the received sensor data is a fingerprint form of data; if the received sensor data is the fingerprint form of data, determining an amount of change in sensor data received over a predetermined time is greater than or equal to a predetermined value; and if the received sensor data is not the fingerprint form of data or if the received sensor data is the fingerprint form of data but an amount of change in the received sensor data is less than the predetermined value, allowing the fingerprint sensor to enter a power saving mode.

Electromagnetic shield structure for electronic device

An electronic device is provided that includes a PCB including a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface; an electronic component arranged on the first surface, adjacent to a portion of the side surface; a shield structure including a cap that covers the electronic component and a sidewall extending from a periphery of the cap toward the first surface of the PCB, wherein the sidewall extends in a first direction that is non-parallel to the first surface of the PCB; a first conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the side surface of the PCB; and a second conductive structure that is formed on a portion of the first surface to be connected to the first conductive structure. The sidewall contacts with the first surface of the PCB and overlaps with the second conductive structure, when viewed from above the first surface of the PCB.

Wireless data input and output method and apparatus

An electronic device including a proximity recognition module configured to recognize second electronic device proximate to the first electronic device, a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit and receive data to and from the second electronic device, and a power supply module configured to apply at least one of power charged in the first electronic device and power wirelessly supplied from the second device as power for the communication module, based on the recognition with respect to the second device. Other embodiments are also possible.

Fingerprint recognition method and electronic device performing thereof

A fingerprint recognition method and electronic device performing the same are provided. The electronic device includes a fingerprint sensor configured to perform fingerprint sensing according to a control signal of a processor, and includes the processor configured to obtain a fingerprint-unrecognizable position from a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor, to obtain, based on the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, a distance to a fingerprint from the fingerprint-unrecognizable position, and to control, based on the distance, the fingerprint sensor by adjusting a sensing operation of the fingerprint sensor.

Electronic device and method for controlling displays

An electronic device and a method for controlling displaying of information in the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first display formed on at least a portion of a body of the electronic device, and a second display formed on at least a portion of a cover functionally connected to the body and including a transparent display area.

Apparatus and method for measuring insulation resistance of battery

Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance that may calculate each of a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value of a battery. The apparatus for measuring an insulation resistance according to the present disclosure forms different first and second circuits by selectively connecting an insulation resistance measurement unit to a cathode terminal or an anode terminal of the battery, and calculates a cathode terminal-side insulation resistance value and an anode terminal-side insulation resistance value from first and second insulation detection voltages applied to the insulation resistance measurement unit and simultaneous circuit equations derived from the first and the second circuits. Accordingly, quantitative insulation resistance values of the cathode terminal and the anode terminal of the battery may be each obtained.

Cover device having input unit and portable terminal having the cover device

A cover device having an input unit and a portable terminal having the cover device are provided. The cover device includes a cover unit divided into a plurality of areas, each area having an electrode. A connection surface is provided in the cover unit and configured to be detachably engaged with a terminal to which the cover unit is mounted. The input unit including an electrode line is configured to transmit a touch input signal to a touch panel of the terminal through an electrode of a touched area among the plurality of areas.

Method for determining flooded state and electronic device thereof

Provided is an operating method of an electronic device including a first processor, a humidity sensor, a second processor controlling the humidity sensor, and a battery, wherein the second processor and the battery are waterproofed. The method may include: detecting a power supply event from the battery; supplying a power from the battery to the second processor controlling the humidity sensor and not supplying the power to the first processor; determining, by the second processor, a humidity of the electronic device by using the humidity sensor; and when the humidity of the electronic device is greater than a first reference humidity, cutting off power supply from the battery and when the humidity of the electronic device is less than the first reference humidity, supplying the power to the first processor.

Method for controlling function using electronic pen and electronic device thereof

A method for controlling a function of an electronic device by using an electronic pen and the electronic device are provided. The method of controlling the function of the electronic device includes determining a motion of an electronic pen inserted into the electronic device and confirming an operation corresponding to the determined motion of the electronic pen to perform the operation.