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WO2018038451A1
WO2018038451A1 PCT/KR2017/008873 KR2017008873W WO2018038451A1 WO 2018038451 A1 WO2018038451 A1 WO 2018038451A1 KR 2017008873 W KR2017008873 W KR 2017008873W WO 2018038451 A1 WO2018038451 A1 WO 2018038451A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a touch panel used in an electronic device.
  • TSP touch panel
  • the touch panel may be largely classified into a resistive film type and a capacitive type.
  • the resistive film method the glass and the electrode are short-circuited by the pressure of the input device to detect a position.
  • the capacitive method detects a change in capacitance between electrodes when a finger touches and detects a touch position.
  • the capacitive touch panels may be divided into respective electrodes and a wiring unit electrically connected to the electrodes. If the area occupied by the wiring portion is large, the driving accuracy of each electrode may decrease.
  • the touch panel is referred to as a view area (V / A), and an area other than the view area is called a black matrix (B / M) or a bezel area. . That is, the touch panel may include a visible area visible to the user and an invisible area invisible to the user.
  • the touch panel may be formed of a touch pattern made of an electrode in a touchable area, and a wiring part connected to the touch circuit and the touch panel may be configured in a black matrix B / M.
  • touch sensitivity is generated when the black matrix B / M is touched, and a malfunction may occur due to a touch operation in the visible view area.
  • the touch sensitivity is improved and the malfunction is improved. It may be difficult to accurately distinguish whether the invisible region and the visible region are touched.
  • an apparatus capable of preventing a touch malfunction of the visible region generated when touching the invisible region may be required.
  • the present invention provides a touch panel including at least one pattern and an electronic device including the same.
  • the touch panel may include at least one transparent substrate divided into a visible region and an invisible region; A plurality of electrode patterns provided on the at least one transparent substrate and provided in the visible region; A wiring pattern provided on the transparent substrate and electrically connected to the plurality of electrode patterns and provided in the invisible region; And at least one pattern provided in the invisible region and preventing touch malfunction of the visible region when the invisible region is touched.
  • a method of operating a touch panel may include: at least one transparent substrate being divided into a visible region and an invisible region and touching the invisible region; Sensing and signaling the touch by a pattern provided in the invisible region; Applying the sensed signal to a processor of an electronic device through a touch circuit; The processor may include reprocessing the touch signal sensed in the invisible region to prevent touch malfunction of the visible region.
  • an electronic device including a touch panel may include: at least one transparent substrate provided in the electronic device and divided into a visible region and an invisible region; A plurality of electrode patterns provided on the at least one transparent substrate and provided in the visible region; A wiring pattern provided on the transparent substrate and electrically connected to the plurality of electrode patterns and provided in the invisible region; And
  • the touch panel may include at least one pattern provided in the invisible region and prevent a touch malfunction of the visible region when the invisible region is touched.
  • the touch area when a non-visible area is touched on a transparent substrate divided into a view area and a black matrix (B / M), the touch area may be prevented from being touched. It is possible to prevent at least one malfunction of the touch panel by configuring at least one pattern, and to improve the usability of the product by preventing a malfunction due to an unintended touch of the user.
  • the touch panel when the touch panel is used in the landscape mode in the landscape mode or the portrait mode, a malfunction due to an inadvertent touch operation of the user increases, even when the invisible region is touched, the touch region is touched by at least one pattern. Malfunctions can be prevented, thereby eliminating inconvenience in use. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, even when the user uses the portrait mode, it is possible to prevent the user from inadvertently touching the touch area.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a network environment including an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a program module according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a configuration of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of a portion A of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of a portion B of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG 8 is a view illustrating a state in which a touch panel is used in a horizontal mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a touch panel is used in a portrait mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a state in which a touch panel is used as a grip according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration according to an operation of a processor among the configurations of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which a processor mainly operates in the configuration of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration according to an operation of a touch circuit among configurations of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which a touch circuit mainly operates among configurations of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the expression “device configured to” may mean that the device “can” together with other devices or components.
  • processor configured (or configured to) perform A, B, and C may be implemented by executing a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor) to perform its operation, or one or more software programs stored in a memory device. It may mean a general purpose processor (eg, a CPU or an application processor) capable of performing the corresponding operations.
  • An electronic device may be, for example, a smartphone, a tablet PC, a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a PDA, a PMP. It may include at least one of a portable multimedia player, an MP3 player, a medical device, a camera, or a wearable device. Wearable devices may be accessory (e.g. watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted-devices (HMDs), textiles or clothing integrated (e.g.
  • HMDs head-mounted-devices
  • an electronic device may comprise, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, Audio, Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Cleaner, Oven, Microwave Oven, Washing Machine, Air Purifier, Set Top Box, Home Automation Control Panel, Security Control Panel, Media Box (e.g. Samsung HomeSync TM , Apple TV TM , or Google TV TM ) , A game console (eg, Xbox TM , PlayStation TM ), an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, or an electronic picture frame.
  • DVD digital video disk
  • the electronic device may include a variety of medical devices (e.g., various portable medical measuring devices such as blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, blood pressure meters, or body temperature meters), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computed tomography (CT), cameras or ultrasounds), navigation devices, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), event data recorders (EDRs), flight data recorders (FDRs), automotive infotainment devices, ship electronics (E.g., various portable medical measuring devices such as blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, blood pressure meters, or body temperature meters), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computed tomography (CT), cameras or ultrasounds), navigation devices, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), event data recorders (EDRs), flight data recorders (FDRs), automotive infotainment devices, ship electronics (E.g.
  • various portable medical measuring devices such as blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, blood pressure meters, or body temperature meters
  • MRA magnetic resonance angiography
  • an electronic device may be a part of a furniture, building / structure or automobile, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various measuring devices (eg, water, electricity, Gas, or a radio wave measuring instrument).
  • the electronic device may be flexible or a combination of two or more of the aforementioned various devices.
  • Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described devices.
  • the term user may refer to a person who uses an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) that uses an electronic device.
  • the electronic device 101 may include a bus 110, a processor 120, a memory 130, an input / output interface 150, a display 160, and a communication interface 170.
  • the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components.
  • the bus 110 may include circuitry that connects the components 110-170 to each other and transfers communication (eg, control messages or data) between the components.
  • the processor 120 may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, or a communication processor (CP).
  • the processor 120 may execute, for example, an operation or data processing related to control and / or communication of at least one other component of the electronic device 101.
  • the memory 130 may include volatile and / or nonvolatile memory.
  • the memory 130 may store, for example, commands or data related to at least one other element of the electronic device 101.
  • the memory 130 may store software and / or a program 140.
  • the program 140 may include, for example, a kernel 141, middleware 143, an application programming interface (API) 145, an application program (or “application”) 147, or the like.
  • API application programming interface
  • application or “application”
  • At least a portion of kernel 141, middleware 143, or API 145 may be referred to as an operating system.
  • the kernel 141 may be a system resource (eg, used to execute an action or function implemented in, for example, other programs (eg, middleware 143, API 145, or application program 147).
  • the bus 110, the processor 120, or the memory 130 may be controlled or managed.
  • the kernel 141 may provide an interface for controlling or managing system resources by accessing individual components of the electronic device 101 from the middleware 143, the API 145, or the application program 147. Can be.
  • the middleware 143 may serve as an intermediary for allowing the API 145 or the application program 147 to communicate with the kernel 141 to exchange data.
  • the middleware 143 may process one or more work requests received from the application program 147 according to priority.
  • the middleware 143 may use system resources (eg, the bus 110, the processor 120, or the memory 130, etc.) of the electronic device 101 for at least one of the application programs 147. Prioritize and process the one or more work requests.
  • the API 145 is an interface for the application 147 to control functions provided by the kernel 141 or the middleware 143.
  • the API 145 may include at least the following: file control, window control, image processing, or character control. It can contain one interface or function (eg command).
  • the input / output interface 150 may transmit, for example, a command or data input from a user or another external device to other component (s) of the electronic device 101, or other components of the electronic device 101 ( Commands or data received from the device) can be output to the user or other external device.
  • Display 160 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, or a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display. It may include.
  • the display 160 may display, for example, various types of content (eg, text, images, videos, icons, and / or symbols, etc.) to the user.
  • the display 160 may include a touch screen and may receive, for example, a touch, gesture, proximity, or hovering input using an electronic pen or a part of a user's body.
  • the communication interface 170 may establish communication between the electronic device 101 and an external device (eg, the first external electronic device 102, the second external electronic device 104, or the server 106). Can be.
  • the communication interface 170 may be connected to the network 162 through wireless or wired communication to communicate with an external device (eg, the second external electronic device 104 or the server 106).
  • the wireless communication may be, for example, LTE, LTE Advance (LTE-A), code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband CDMA (WCDMA), universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS), wireless broadband (WiBro), or global network (GSM).
  • LTE Long Term Evolution
  • LTE-A LTE Advance
  • CDMA code division multiple access
  • WCDMA wideband CDMA
  • UMTS universal mobile telecommunications system
  • WiBro wireless broadband
  • GSM global network
  • the wireless communication may include, for example, wireless fidelity (WiFi), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low power (BLE), Zigbee, near field communication (NFC), magnetic secure transmission, and radio. It may include at least one of a frequency (RF) or a body area network (BAN).
  • GNSS GNSS.
  • the GNSS may be, for example, a Global Positioning System (GPS), a Global Navigation Satellite System (Glonass), a Beidou Navigation Satellite System (hereinafter referred to as "Beidou”), or a Galileo, the European global satellite-based navigation system.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • Glonass Global Navigation Satellite System
  • Beidou Beidou Navigation Satellite System
  • Galileo the European global satellite-based navigation system.
  • Wired communication may include, for example, at least one of a universal serial bus (USB), a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a standard standard232 (RS-232), a power line communication, a plain old telephone service (POTS), and the like.
  • the network 162 may comprise a telecommunications network, for example at least one of a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN), the Internet, or a telephone network.
  • Each of the first and second external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in another or a plurality of electronic devices (for example, the electronic devices 102 and 104 or the server 106). According to this, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or by request, the electronic device 101 may instead execute or execute the function or service by itself, or at least some function associated therewith.
  • the other electronic device may request the requested function or The additional function may be executed and the result may be transmitted to the electronic device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service by processing the received result as it is or additionally.
  • Cloud computing distributed computing, or client-server computing techniques can be used.
  • the electronic device 201 may include, for example, all or part of the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the electronic device 201 may include one or more processors (eg, an AP) 210, a communication module 220, a subscriber identification module 224, a memory 230, a sensor module 240, an input device 250, and a display ( 260, an interface 270, an audio module 280, a camera module 291, a power management module 295, a battery 296, an indicator 297, and a motor 298.
  • processors eg, an AP
  • the electronic device 201 may include one or more processors (eg, an AP) 210, a communication module 220, a subscriber identification module 224, a memory 230, a sensor module 240, an input device 250, and a display ( 260, an interface 270, an audio module 280, a camera module 291, a power management module 295, a battery 296, an indicator 297, and a motor 298.
  • the processor 210 may control, for example, a plurality of hardware or software components connected to the processor 210 by running an operating system or an application program, and may perform various data processing and operations.
  • the processor 210 may be implemented with, for example, a system on chip (SoC).
  • SoC system on chip
  • the processor 210 may further include a graphic processing unit (GPU) and / or an image signal processor.
  • the processor 210 may include at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 2 (eg, the cellular module 221).
  • the processor 210 may load and process instructions or data received from at least one of other components (eg, nonvolatile memory) into the volatile memory, and store the result data in the nonvolatile memory.
  • the communication module 220 may include, for example, a cellular module 221, a WiFi module 223, a Bluetooth module 225, a GNSS module 227, an NFC module 228, and an RF module 229. have.
  • the cellular module 221 may provide, for example, a voice call, a video call, a text service, or an internet service through a communication network.
  • the cellular module 221 may perform identification and authentication of the electronic device 201 in a communication network by using a subscriber identification module (eg, a SIM card) 224.
  • the cellular module 221 may perform at least some of the functions that the processor 210 may provide.
  • the cellular module 221 may include a communication processor (CP).
  • CP communication processor
  • at least some (eg, two or more) of the cellular module 221, the WiFi module 223, the Bluetooth module 225, the GNSS module 227, or the NFC module 228 may be one integrated chip. (IC) or in an IC package.
  • the RF module 229 may transmit / receive a communication signal (for example, an RF signal), for example.
  • the RF module 229 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amp module (PAM), a frequency filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA), an antenna, or the like.
  • PAM power amp module
  • LNA low noise amplifier
  • At least one of the cellular module 221, the WiFi module 223, the Bluetooth module 225, the GNSS module 227, or the NFC module 228 may transmit and receive an RF signal through a separate RF module.
  • Subscriber identification module 224 may include, for example, a card or embedded SIM that includes a subscriber identification module, and may include unique identification information (eg, integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (eg, IMSI). (international mobile subscriber identity)).
  • ICCID integrated circuit card identifier
  • IMSI international mobile subscriber identity
  • the memory 230 may include, for example, an internal memory 232 or an external memory 234.
  • the internal memory 232 may include, for example, volatile memory (for example, DRAM, SRAM, or SDRAM), nonvolatile memory (for example, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, mask ROM, flash ROM).
  • the flash memory may include at least one of a flash memory, a hard drive, or a solid state drive (SSD)
  • the external memory 234 may be a flash drive, for example, a compact flash (CF) or a secure digital (SD). ), Micro-SD, Mini-SD, extreme digital (xD), multi-media card (MMC), memory stick, etc.
  • the external memory 234 may be functionally connected to the electronic device 201 through various interfaces. Or physically connected.
  • the sensor module 240 may measure, for example, a physical quantity or detect an operation state of the electronic device 201 and convert the measured or detected information into an electrical signal.
  • the sensor module 240 includes, for example, a gesture sensor 240A, a gyro sensor 240B, an air pressure sensor 240C, a magnetic sensor 240D, an acceleration sensor 240E, a grip sensor 240F, and a proximity sensor ( 240G), color sensor 240H (e.g., red (green, blue) sensor), biometric sensor 240I, temperature / humidity sensor 240J, illuminance sensor 240K, or UV (ultra violet) ) May include at least one of the sensors 240M.
  • sensor module 240 may include, for example, an e-nose sensor, an electromyography (EMG) sensor, an electrocardiogram (EEG) sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, Infrared (IR) sensors, iris sensors and / or fingerprint sensors.
  • the sensor module 240 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one or more sensors belonging therein.
  • the electronic device 201 further includes a processor configured to control the sensor module 240 as part of or separately from the processor 210, while the processor 210 is in a sleep state. The sensor module 240 may be controlled.
  • the input device 250 may include, for example, a touch panel 252, a (digital) pen sensor 254, a key 256, or an ultrasonic input device 258.
  • the touch panel 252 may use at least one of capacitive, resistive, infrared, or ultrasonic methods, for example.
  • the touch panel 252 may further include a control circuit.
  • the touch panel 252 may further include a tactile layer to provide a tactile response to the user.
  • the (digital) pen sensor 254 may be, for example, part of a touch panel or may include a separate recognition sheet.
  • the key 256 may include, for example, a physical button, an optical key, or a keypad.
  • the ultrasonic input device 258 may detect ultrasonic waves generated by an input tool through a microphone (for example, the microphone 288) and check data corresponding to the detected ultrasonic waves.
  • Display 260 may include panel 262, hologram device 264, projector 266, and / or control circuitry to control them.
  • the panel 262 may be implemented to be, for example, flexible, transparent, or wearable.
  • the panel 262 may be configured with the touch panel 252 and one or more modules.
  • panel 262 may include a pressure sensor (or force sensor) capable of measuring the strength of the pressure on the user's touch.
  • the pressure sensor may be integrally implemented with the touch panel 252 or one or more sensors separate from the touch panel 252.
  • the hologram 264 may show a stereoscopic image in the air by using interference of light.
  • the projector 266 may display an image by projecting light onto a screen.
  • the screen may be located inside or outside the electronic device 201.
  • the interface 270 may include, for example, an HDMI 272, a USB 274, an optical interface 276, or a D-subminiature 278.
  • the interface 270 may be included in, for example, the communication interface 170 illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • interface 270 may include, for example, a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, an SD card / multi-media card (MMC) interface, or an infrared data association (IrDA) compliant interface. have.
  • MHL mobile high-definition link
  • MMC Secure Digital Card
  • IrDA infrared data association
  • the audio module 280 may bidirectionally convert, for example, a sound and an electrical signal. At least some components of the audio module 280 may be included in, for example, the input / output interface 145 illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • the audio module 280 may process sound information input or output through, for example, a speaker 282, a receiver 284, an earphone 286, a microphone 288, or the like.
  • the camera module 291 is, for example, a device capable of capturing still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 291 is one or more image sensors (eg, a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens, and an image signal processor (ISP). Or flash (eg, LED or xenon lamp, etc.).
  • the power management module 295 may manage power of the electronic device 201, for example.
  • the power management module 295 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger IC, or a battery or fuel gauge.
  • the PMIC may have a wired and / or wireless charging scheme.
  • the wireless charging method may include, for example, a magnetic resonance method, a magnetic induction method, an electromagnetic wave method, or the like, and may further include additional circuits for wireless charging, such as a coil loop, a resonance circuit, a rectifier, and the like. have.
  • the battery gauge may measure, for example, the remaining amount of the battery 296, the voltage, the current, or the temperature during charging.
  • the battery 296 may include, for example, a rechargeable cell and / or a solar cell.
  • the indicator 297 may display a specific state of the electronic device 201 or a part thereof (for example, the processor 210), for example, a booting state, a message state, or a charging state.
  • the motor 298 may convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations, and may generate vibrations or haptic effects.
  • the electronic device 201 may be, for example, a mobile TV supporting device capable of processing media data according to a standard such as digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or mediaFlo TM . : GPU).
  • DMB digital multimedia broadcasting
  • DVD digital video broadcasting
  • mediaFlo TM . : GPU mediaFlo TM .
  • Each of the components described in this document may be composed of one or more components, and the names of the corresponding components may vary depending on the type of electronic device.
  • the electronic device eg, the electronic device 201) may include some components, omit additional components, or combine some of the components to form a single entity. It is possible to perform the same function of the previous corresponding
  • the program module 310 may include an operating system and / or various applications running on the operating system for controlling resources related to the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101).
  • the application program 147 may be included.
  • the operating system may include, for example, Android TM , iOS TM , Windows TM , Symbian TM , Tizen TM , or Bada TM .
  • the program module 310 may include the kernel 320 (eg, the kernel 141), the middleware 330 (eg, the middleware 143), and the API 360 (eg, the API 145).
  • At least a portion of the program module 310 may be preloaded on the electronic device or may be an external electronic device (eg, an electronic device ( 102, 104, server 106, etc.).
  • the kernel 320 may include, for example, a system resource manager 321 and / or a device driver 323.
  • the system resource manager 321 may perform control, allocation, or retrieval of system resources.
  • the system resource manager 321 may include a process manager, a memory manager, or a file system manager.
  • the device driver 323 may include, for example, a display driver, a camera driver, a Bluetooth driver, a shared memory driver, a USB driver, a keypad driver, a WiFi driver, an audio driver, or an inter-process communication (IPC) driver.
  • the middleware 330 may provide various functions through the API 360, for example, to provide functions commonly required by the application 370, or to allow the application 370 to use limited system resources inside the electronic device.
  • the middleware 330 may include a runtime library 335, an application manager 341, a window manager 342, a multimedia manager 343, a resource manager 344, a power manager 345, and a database manager ( 346, a package manager 347, a connectivity manager 348, a notification manager 349, a location manager 350, a graphic manager 351, or a security manager 352.
  • the runtime library 335 may include, for example, a library module that the compiler uses to add new functionality through the programming language while the application 370 is running.
  • the runtime library 335 may perform input / output management, memory management, or arithmetic function processing.
  • the application manager 341 may manage, for example, the life cycle of the application 370.
  • the window manager 342 may manage GUI resources used on the screen.
  • the multimedia manager 343 may identify a format necessary for playing the media files, and may encode or decode the media file using a codec suitable for the format.
  • the resource manager 344 may manage space of source code or memory of the application 370.
  • the power manager 345 may manage, for example, the capacity or power of the battery and provide power information necessary for the operation of the electronic device.
  • the power manager 345 may interwork with a basic input / output system (BIOS).
  • the database manager 346 may create, retrieve, or change a database to be used, for example, in the application 370.
  • the package manager 347 may manage installation or update of an application distributed in the form of a package file.
  • the connectivity manager 348 may manage, for example, a wireless connection.
  • the notification manager 349 may provide the user with events such as, for example, an arrival message, an appointment, a proximity notification, and the like.
  • the location manager 350 may manage location information of the electronic device, for example.
  • the graphic manager 351 may manage, for example, graphic effects to be provided to the user or a user interface related thereto.
  • the security manager 352 may provide system security or user authentication, for example.
  • the middleware 330 may include a telephony manager for managing a voice or video call function of the electronic device or a middleware module capable of forming a combination of functions of the above-described components. .
  • the middleware 330 may provide a module specialized for each type of operating system.
  • the middleware 330 may dynamically delete some of the existing components or add new components.
  • API 360 is, for example, a set of API programming functions, which may be provided in different configurations depending on the operating system. For example, in the case of Android or iOS, one API set may be provided for each platform, and in Tizen, two or more API sets may be provided for each platform.
  • the application 370 is, for example, a home 371, a dialer 372, an SMS / MMS 373, an instant message (IM) 374, a browser 375, a camera 376, an alarm 377. , Contacts 378, voice dials 379, emails 380, calendars 381, media players 382, albums 383, watches 384, health care (e.g., measures exercise or blood sugar) Or an application for providing environmental information (eg, barometric pressure, humidity, or temperature information).
  • the application 370 may include an information exchange application capable of supporting information exchange between the electronic device and the external electronic device.
  • the information exchange application may include, for example, a notification relay application for delivering specific information to the external electronic device, or a device management application for managing the external electronic device.
  • the notification delivery application may deliver notification information generated by another application of the electronic device to the external electronic device, or receive notification information from the external electronic device and provide the notification information to the user.
  • the device management application may be, for example, the ability of an external electronic device to communicate with the electronic device (e.g. turn-on / turn-off of the external electronic device itself (or some component) or the brightness (or resolution) of the display). Control), or install, delete, or update an application running on the external electronic device.
  • the application 370 may include an application (eg, a health care application of a mobile medical device) designated according to an attribute of the external electronic device.
  • the application 370 may include an application received from an external electronic device.
  • At least a portion of the program module 310 may be implemented (eg, executed) in software, firmware, hardware (eg, the processor 210), or a combination of at least two or more thereof, and a module for performing one or more functions; It can include a program, routine, instruction set, or process.
  • module includes a unit composed of hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, components, or circuits.
  • the module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or part of performing one or more functions.
  • Modules may be implemented mechanically or electronically, for example, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), or known or future developments that perform certain operations. It can include a programmable logic device.
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • FPGAs field-programmable gate arrays
  • At least a portion of an apparatus (eg, modules or functions thereof) or method (eg, operations) according to various embodiments may be stored on a computer-readable storage medium (eg, memory 130) in the form of a program module. It can be implemented as.
  • Computer-readable recording media include hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic media (e.g. magnetic tape), optical recording media (e.g. CD-ROM, DVD, magnetic-optical media (e.g. floppy disks), internal memory, etc.
  • Instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter Modules or program modules according to various embodiments may include at least one or more of the above-described components. In some embodiments, operations performed by a module, a program module, or another component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or at least, or may include other components. Some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.
  • the electronic device 101 to be described below may be any of the above-described wearable devices, portable terminals, laptops, netbooks, smart phones, tablet PCs, Galaxy Tabs, iPads, and wireless charging devices. It can be done as one. In the present embodiment may be made of the smart phone or a portable terminal.
  • the display of the electronic device may minimize the bezel area to further display the display while increasing the display, provide a flexible display, or implement a convex or concave display.
  • the periphery of the display may be bent so that the screen area may be extended to the side portion.
  • the screen area of the display As the screen area of the display is bent to the side part, the screen area can be enlarged, or a separate screen can be used for the side part, and luxury can be realized by design.
  • the display may include a view area (V / A) for a view area to a user, and a black matrix (B / M) for an area other than the view area. Can be.
  • the invisible region may include a bezel region.
  • touch panel 200 provided in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail.
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view illustrating a configuration of the touch panel 2000 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of a portion A of FIG. 4
  • FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of a portion B of FIG. 4, and
  • FIG. The configuration of the touch panel 2000 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.
  • the touch panel 2000 may include, for example, at least one transparent substrate 2100, a plurality of electrode patterns 2200, a wiring pattern 2300, and at least one pattern 2400. It may include.
  • the at least one transparent substrate 2100 may include a visible area 2110 (view area (V / A)) and an invisible area other than the visible area 2110. 2120 (black matrix; B / M).
  • the at least one transparent substrate 2100 may be divided into the visible region 2110 and the invisible region 2120. That is, the touch panel 2000 may include a visible area 2110 that is visible to the user and an invisible area 2120 that is not visible to the user because it is covered by a bezel constituting a part of the housing of the electronic device 101.
  • the touch panel 2000 may output an image to the invisible region 2120, but the image displayed on the invisible region 2120 is hidden by the bezel and cannot be viewed by the user.
  • the wiring pattern 2300 may be electrically connected to the plurality of electrode patterns 2200 and provided in the invisible region 2120.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 may be provided in the invisible region 2120 to prevent a touch malfunction of the visible region 2110 when the invisible region 2120 is touched.
  • the view is divided into the visible region 2110 and the invisible region 2120 (black matrix; B / M).
  • the touch malfunction of the visible region 2110 may be prevented.
  • an unintentional touch malfunction of the visible area 2110 may be prevented.
  • the plurality of electrode patterns 2200 may be provided in the lower portion of the transparent substrate 2100 and at the same time in the visible region 2110, and the sensor electrode patterns may be implemented to realize touch performance in the visible region 2110. 2210 and a driving electrode pattern 2220.
  • a first transparent substrate (not shown) having the sensor electrode pattern 2210 on the transparent substrate 2100 and a driving electrode pattern 2220 provided on the first transparent substrate are provided.
  • an insulating layer (not shown) may not be in contact with the driving electrode pattern 2220 and the sensor electrode pattern 2200 between the transparent substrate (not shown) and the first and second transparent substrates.
  • the first and second transparent substrates may be formed of an indium tin oxide (ITO) or an opaque conductive material.
  • the capacitive touch panel 2000 is a method of detecting a position touched by the touch panel 2000 by using a change in capacitance between the sensor electrode pattern 2200 and the driving electrode pattern 2220. For example, at a plurality of intersections formed by the sensor electrode pattern 2210 arranged in the horizontal axis direction and the driving electrode pattern 2220 arranged in the vertical axis direction, capacitance is measured sequentially to touch the capacitance change at a specific point. Can be detected in the circuit.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may be electrically connected to the sensor electrode pattern 2210 and the driving electrode pattern 2220 by wiring to detect the change in capacitance.
  • the capacitive touch panel 2000 may include a self capacitance touch panel or a hybrid capacitive touch panel 2000.
  • the self-capacitive touch panel 2000 is composed of sensor electrode patterns capable of generating capacitance and detecting a change by itself, without being separated from the driving electrode and the sensor electrode.
  • the touched position on the touch panel 2000 is detected using a change in capacitance of the electrode pattern.
  • the sensor electrode patterns 2210 arranged in the horizontal or vertical direction may generate capacitance, and the change in capacitance at a specific point may be sensed by the touch circuit 2500.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may be electrically connected to the sensor electrode pattern 2210 by a wire to sense a change in capacitance of each sensor electrode pattern 2210.
  • the hybrid capacitive touch panel 2000 is divided into a driving electrode and a sensor electrode using a method of using a change in capacitance and a method of using a change in capacitance of the sensor electrode itself. to be.
  • capacitance is measured sequentially to touch the capacitance change at a specific point. It can be detected by the circuit 2500.
  • a sensor electrode pattern may be disposed to generate a capacitance and to check a change.
  • the touch panel may detect the change in the capacitance in the touch circuit 2500.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may be electrically connected to the sensor electrode pattern 2210 by a wire to detect the change in capacitance.
  • the cover glass integrated touch panel 2000 may have an integrated structure in which an electrode is formed directly on the cover glass without a separate sensor layer.
  • the transparent substrate 2100 may be made of glass.
  • the material of the transparent substrate 2100 will be described with reference to the glass material, for example, but is not limited thereto. That is, if the material of the transparent substrate 2100 is another material made of a transparent material, it can be applied in various modified embodiments.
  • the transparent substrate 2100 may be made of any one of acrylic, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polycarbonate materials.
  • the electrode pattern 2200 may include silver (Ag) or a metal mesh.
  • the electrode pattern 2200 may be applied to other materials besides silver (Ag).
  • the electrode pattern 2200 may include gold (Au), lead (Pb), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), palladium (Pd), tin (Sn), platinum (Pt), and aluminum. (Al) and alloys thereof.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 according to various embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail as follows.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 may include at least one first, second, and third pattern 2410, 2420, and 2430.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 may be disposed on one side of the invisible region 2120 and adjacent to the wiring pattern 2300.
  • the second pattern 2420 may be disposed on the other side of one side of the invisible region 2120.
  • the third pattern 2430 may be disposed on the side surface of the invisible region 2120.
  • the first pattern 2410 may be disposed at adjacent locations of a first camera, an illumination sensor, a proximity sensor, and a receiver provided in an upper front area of the electronic device 101.
  • the second pattern 2420 may be disposed at adjacent locations of a home button, a menu button, and a back button provided in the lower front area of the electronic device 101.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 may be formed to include an elongated rectangular shape, a square shape, and a wire shape.
  • the first and second patterns may be formed in a rectangular pattern
  • the third pattern 2430 may be formed in a wire shape.
  • the first, second, and third patterns 2410, 2420, and 2430 may have other shapes in addition to the elongated rectangular shape, the square shape, and the wire shape.
  • the first, second, and third patterns 2410, 2420, and 2430 may recognize a touch of the invisible region 2120 by transmitting a touch signal to the touch circuit when the touch is performed.
  • the first, second, and third patterns 2410, 2420, and 2430 may be connected to the touch circuit 2500 by the wiring patterns 2300 to receive a touch signal of the invisible region 2120. And may be electrically connected with.
  • the electronic device 101 (shown in FIG. 1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor 120 (shown in FIG. 1), a touch panel 2000, and a display 160 (shown in FIG. 1).
  • the electrode pattern 2200 and the memory 130 including the sensor electrode pattern 221 and the driving electrode pattern 222 that perform touch sensing may be included.
  • the electrode pattern 2200 may detect a user's touch on the transparent substrate 2100.
  • the touch position may be detected from the change of the capacitance of the sensor electrode pattern 2200 and the driving electrode pattern 2200 of the electrode pattern 2200.
  • This monitored signal can be applied to the touch circuit 2500.
  • the touch circuit may be applied to the processor, and the processor may display a signal detected from the visible area 2110 of the touch panel through the display 160.
  • the touch circuit sets a visible area 2110 and an invisible area 2120 of the touch panel 2000, processes a touch signal detected in the visible area 2110, and detects the invisible area 2120.
  • Touch signal is not processed.
  • the touch circuit may invalidate the touch signal without processing it if it is generated in the invisible region 2120.
  • the touch signal detected in the invisible region may not be processed by referring to the capacitance change occurring in the first, second, and third patterns 2410, 2420, and 2430 in the touch circuit 2500. You may not.
  • the memory 130 may store and manage data about the visible region 2110 and the invisible region.
  • the memory may be a memory stored in the touch circuit 2500. For example, changes in capacitance generated in the first, second, and third patterns 2410, 2420, and 2430 may be temporarily stored and managed in a memory provided in the touch circuit 2500.
  • the memory 130 (shown in FIG. 1) may store and manage signal data of a predetermined visible region 2110 and signal data of an invisible region 2120. Therefore, the processor 120 may determine the touch signal of the visible area 2110 and the touch signal of the invisible area 2120 set in the memory 130. For example, when the user touches the invisible region, the processor may not recognize the touch signal as the touch signal of the invisible region and prevent the touch malfunction of the visible region.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the touch panel 2000 is used in a horizontal mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram of using the touch panel 2000 in a portrait mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 10 is a diagram illustrating a state
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the touch panel 2000 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is used as a grip.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 may be used in at least one of a horizontal mode, a vertical mode, and a grip according to a form of the touch panel 2000.
  • a dead zone A1 may be formed to block touch sensitivity of a portion of the touch panel 2000.
  • the user's thumb touches the first and second patterns 2410 and 2420 provided in the invisible region. can do.
  • the touch signals of the first and second patterns 2410 and 2420 are applied to the touch circuit to be transmitted to the processor 120, and the processor 120 (shown in FIG. 1) is an invisible region 2120. ) Does not process the detected touch signal.
  • the processor 120 when the user touches the first and second patterns 2410 and 2420 of the invisible region, the processor 120 does not recognize the dead zone A1 and processes the deadzone. Therefore, the touch panel does not process the touch panel.
  • the operation 2000 may not operate due to a mistake that the user touches the visible area 2110 even if an inadvertent touch of the user occurs in the invisible area 2120 in the game mode.
  • the touch panel 2000 when the touch panel 2000 is used in the portrait mode, a user holds the rear of the electronic device 101 with one hand and touches the front of the electronic device 101 with the other hand. can do.
  • the user may use the electronic device in various modes other than the game mode, and the user's thumb may touch the first pattern 2410 provided in the invisible region 2120.
  • the touch signal of the second pattern 2420 is applied to the touch circuit to be transmitted to the processor 120 (shown in FIG. 1), and the processor may not process the touch signal detected in the invisible region 2120.
  • the processor 120 may recognize it as a dead zone A1 and may not process it. Accordingly, the touch panel may prevent the touch operation of the visible area 2110 even when the user touches the invisible area 2120 when the electronic device 101 is used in the portrait mode.
  • the palm of the user holds the back of the electronic device 101 and the user's finger
  • the front surface of the electronic device 101 may be touched.
  • the user's finger may touch the third pattern 2430 provided on the side of the invisible region 2120.
  • the touch signal of the third pattern 2430 is applied to the touch circuit 2500 to be transmitted to the processor 120, and the processor 120 (shown in FIG. 1) is detected in the invisible region 2120.
  • the touch signal is not processed after being recognized.
  • the touch panel 2000 may prevent a touch malfunction of the visible area 2110 even if an inadvertent touch of the user occurs in the invisible area 2120.
  • the transparent substrate 2100 may include a transparent substrate (not shown) including a curved area (not shown), for example, the touch panel 2000. Both sides of the may be curved to be curved, and both sides of the touch panel 2000 may be formed in an edge shape. At least one pattern 2400 may be disposed in the curved area to detect and prevent a touch malfunction when the user grips the grip.
  • the user's finger may touch the touch panel of the electronic device simultaneously with the side noise, and the touch panel may malfunction due to the touch.
  • At least one pattern 2400 provided in the curved area may prevent such a malfunction.
  • the at least one pattern 2400 may be used as a proximity sensor in addition to touch sensing in the invisible region 2120.
  • a proximity sensor in addition to touch sensing in the invisible region 2120.
  • the processor 120 recognizes that the user's ear has touched the first pattern 2410 of the invisible region 2120, and simultaneously recognizes the visible region 2110 as a dead zone A1 to the face.
  • the touch panel 2000 touches the visible area 2110 even when a touch by the face occurs in the invisible area 2120 in the call mode. Can be.
  • the touch panel may include at least one transparent substrate divided into a visible region and an invisible region; A plurality of electrode patterns provided on the at least one transparent substrate and provided in the visible region; A wiring pattern provided on the transparent substrate and electrically connected to the plurality of electrode patterns and provided in the invisible region; And at least one pattern provided in the invisible region and preventing touch malfunction of the visible region when the invisible region is touched.
  • the plurality of electrode patterns may include a driving electrode pattern and a sensor electrode pattern to implement touch performance in the visible region.
  • the at least one pattern may include: at least one first pattern disposed on one side of the invisible region and adjacent to the wiring pattern; A second pattern disposed on the other side of the one side of the invisible region; And a third pattern disposed on side surfaces of the invisible region.
  • the at least one pattern may include an elongated rectangular shape, a square shape, and a wire shape.
  • the at least one pattern may prevent a touch malfunction occurring when a user grips the transparent substrate.
  • the transparent substrate may include a transparent substrate including a curved area, and at least one pattern may be disposed in the curved area to detect and prevent a touch malfunction during grip. have.
  • the at least one pattern may be used as a proximity sensor other than touch sensing.
  • the plurality of electrode patterns may include a transparent conductive material (Indium Tin Oxide; ITO) or an opaque conductive material.
  • ITO Indium Tin Oxide
  • the at least one pattern may be used in at least one of a landscape mode and a portrait mode according to the use form of the touch panel, and the touch sensitivity may be blocked when the landscape mode or portrait mode is used. At least one deadzone may be formed.
  • an electronic device including a touch panel may include: at least one transparent substrate provided in the electronic device and divided into a visible region and an invisible region; A plurality of electrode patterns provided on the at least one transparent substrate and provided in the visible region; A wiring pattern provided on the transparent substrate and electrically connected to the plurality of electrode patterns and provided in the invisible region; And at least one pattern provided in the invisible region and preventing touch malfunction of the visible region when the invisible region is touched.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a touch panel 2000 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the at least one pattern 3400 may be disposed to surround the entire area of the invisible region 2120.
  • the at least one pattern 3400 may be arranged to surround the outer periphery of the visible area.
  • the pattern 3400 is not a structure that is separately disposed in the invisible region 2120 and may be formed in one pattern.
  • a connection part 341 may be formed on one surface of the pattern 3400 to be electrically connected to the touch circuit 2500.
  • the user's finger is provided on the front surface of the electronic device 101.
  • Can be touched when a user's finger touches any one of the invisible area 2120 of the upper front area of the touch panel 2000 and the front lower area of the touch panel 2000 or the side area of the touch panel 2000.
  • One pattern 3400 provided in the invisible region 2120 may be touched.
  • the touch signal of the pattern 3400 may be applied to the touch circuit 2500 through the connection portion 341 electrically connected to the pattern 3400 and transmitted to the touch circuit 2500 to the processor 120 (shown in FIG. 1).
  • the processor 120 (shown in FIG. 1) does not process the touch signal sensed in the invisible region 2120. For example, when the user touches the pattern of the invisible region 2120, the processor 120 recognizes it as a dead zone A1 and does not process it. Accordingly, the touch panel 2000 included in the electronic device 101 (shown in FIG. 1) may prevent a touch malfunction of the visible area 2110 even when a user touches the invisible area 2120.
  • the at least one pattern may be arranged to surround the entire area of the invisible region.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration according to an operation of a processor among configurations of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a processor mainly operating among configurations of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. It is a flowchart showing the method.
  • the touch panel 2000 includes at least one transparent substrate 2100 including a visible area 2110 and an invisible area 2120. ), A plurality of electrode patterns 2200 provided in the visible region 2110, at least one pattern 2400 provided in the invisible region 2120, a presser, a memory 130, and a display 160. can do.
  • the user may touch the invisible area 2120.
  • the user may use the touch panel 2000 in any one of a landscape mode, a portrait mode, and a grip.
  • At least one pattern 2400 provided in the invisible region 2120 may detect and signal the touch (S2).
  • the detected signal may be applied to the processor 120 of the electronic device through the touch circuit.
  • the processor 120 may not process the touch signal detected in the invisible region 2120.
  • the processor may recognize the touch signal detected in the invisible region 2120 as a dead zone A1 and may not process it.
  • the processor 120 may detect a plurality of electrode patterns 2200 provided in the visible area 2110, process the same as a touch signal, and display the touch signal on the display 160.
  • the memory 130 may store and manage data about the visible region 2110 and the invisible region.
  • the processor 120 may determine the touch signal of the visible area 2110 and the touch signal of the invisible area 2120 set in the memory 130. When the user touches the invisible region, the processor 120 may not recognize it as a touch signal of the invisible region 2120. Therefore, the processor may prevent a malfunction by touching the visible area 2110 by reprocessing the touch signal sensed in the invisible area 2120.
  • the touch panel may prevent touch malfunction of the visible region due to unintentional touch of the user by touch sensing of at least one pattern provided in the invisible region and operation of the processor.
  • a method of operating a touch panel may include: at least one transparent substrate being divided into a visible region and an invisible region and touching the invisible region; Sensing and signaling the touch by a pattern provided in the invisible region; Applying the sensed signal to a processor of an electronic device through a touch circuit; And the processor may reprocess the touch signal detected in the invisible region to prevent touch malfunction of the visible region.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration according to an operation of a touch circuit among configurations of a touch panel according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 15 is a main part of a configuration of a touch panel according to various other embodiments of the present disclosure. This is a flowchart showing how to operate.
  • the touch panel 2000 does not operate mainly by the processor 120 (shown in FIG. 12), but operates by the touch circuit 2500 mainly.
  • the touch panel 2000 includes at least one transparent substrate 2100 including the visible area 2110 and the invisible area 2120, a plurality of electrode patterns 2200 and the invisible area provided in the visible area 2110.
  • the electronic device may include at least one pattern 2400, a touch circuit 2500, a memory 130, and a display 160 provided in the 2120.
  • the user may touch the invisible area 2120.
  • the user may use the touch panel 2000 in any one of a landscape mode, a portrait mode, and a grip.
  • At least one pattern 2400 provided in the invisible region 2120 may detect and signal the touch (S2).
  • the detected signal may be applied to the touch circuit 2500 without being transmitted to the processor.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may process the touch signal detected in the invisible region 2120 in the processor.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may be reprocessed in the touch circuit 2500.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may apply a dead zone A1 to a touch signal sensed in the invisible region 2120. It can be recognized as) and not processed.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may detect a plurality of electrode patterns 2200 provided in the visible area 2110, process the touch circuit 2500 as a touch signal, and display the touch signal on the display 160.
  • the memory 130 may store and manage data for the visible region 2110 and the invisible region 2120.
  • the memory 130 may be used as a memory stored in the touch circuit 2500. For example, changes in capacitance generated in the first, second, and third patterns 2410, 2420, and 2430 may be temporarily stored and managed in a memory provided in the touch circuit 2500.
  • the memory 130 may store and manage signal data of a predetermined visible region 2110 and signal data of an invisible region 2120. Accordingly, the touch circuit 2500 may determine the touch signal of the visible region 2110 and the touch signal of the invisible region 2120 set in the memory 130. For example, when the user touches the invisible region, the touch circuit 2500 may not recognize and recognize the touch signal as the touch signal of the invisible region, thereby preventing a touch malfunction in the visible region.
  • the touch circuit 2500 may prevent the touch area 2110 from being touched even if an inadvertent touch of the user occurs in the invisible area 2120 instead of the processor.
  • the touch panel may prevent touch malfunction of the visible area due to unintentional touch of the user by touch sensing and operation of a touch circuit of at least one pattern provided in the invisible region.
  • a method of operating a touch panel may include: at least one transparent substrate being divided into a visible region and an invisible region and touching the invisible region; Sensing and signaling the touch by a pattern provided in the invisible region; Applying the sensed signal to a touch circuit of an electronic device; And the touch circuit may reprocess the touch signal detected in the invisible region to prevent touch malfunction of the visible region.

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La présente invention porte sur divers exemples liés à la prévention d'un dysfonctionnement tactile d'un panneau tactile, et un panneau tactile selon un exemple peut comprendre : au moins un substrat transparent divisé en une zone de visualisation et une matrice noire ; une pluralité de motifs d'électrode disposés dans le ou les substrats transparents et disposés dans la zone de visualisation ; un motif de câblage disposé dans le substrat transparent, et électriquement connecté à la pluralité de motifs d'électrode et disposé dans la matrice noire ; et au moins un motif disposé dans la matrice noire, et empêchant un dysfonctionnement tactile dans la zone de visualisation lorsque la matrice noire est touchée, et divers autres exemples supplémentaires sont possibles.
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