KR20230141366A - Antenna structure and electronic device with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is different from the first direction; a sound output module disposed within the housing; a circuit board disposed within the housing; a first antenna pattern disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and a second antenna pattern disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple to the first antenna pattern, wherein the first antenna pattern is configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna pattern. It includes a first part disposed adjacent to a second surface and a second part extending from the first part, wherein the first part of the first antenna pattern includes at least one of the second antenna pattern with the housing interposed therebetween. You can face the work part. In addition, various embodiments may be possible.

Description

Antenna structure and electronic device including same {ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH THE SAME}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, antenna structures and external electronic devices accommodating them.

Electronic devices refer to devices that perform functions according to installed programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, or vehicle navigation devices. can do. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more common, recently, various functions can be installed in a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, or various functions such as schedule management or electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. There is. These electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them. As electronic and communication technologies develop, these electronic devices are becoming smaller and lighter to the point where they can be used without discomfort even when worn on the body.

Wearable electronic devices (eg, wireless earphones) may include an antenna for communication with an external electronic device. For example, the antenna of the wearable electronic device may be placed inside a housing (or case) that forms the exterior of the wearable electronic device.

As wearable electronic devices become miniaturized, various electrical components can be mounted in the internal space of the miniaturized wearable electronic device. In wearable electronic devices, the degree of integration of components may increase, and a sufficient distance between a circuit board (e.g., PCB) and an antenna may not be secured inside the wearable electronic device. Additionally, as wearable electronic devices become smaller, a sufficient distance between the user's body (e.g., ears) and the antenna may not be secured. As such, there is a risk that antenna performance may not be sufficiently secured because the antenna of the wearable electronic device is not sufficiently separated from the circuit board or the user's body.

Additionally, as the degree of integration of wearable electronic devices increases, antenna design freedom may not be sufficiently secured due to the large number of electrical components mounted inside the wearable electronic devices.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an antenna structure with improved antenna performance and an electronic device including the same can be provided.

However, the problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is different from the first direction; a sound output module disposed within the housing; a circuit board disposed within the housing; a first antenna pattern disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and a second antenna pattern disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple to the first antenna pattern, wherein the first antenna pattern is configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna pattern. It includes a first part disposed adjacent to a second surface and a second part extending from the first part, wherein the first part of the first antenna pattern includes at least one of the second antenna pattern with the housing interposed therebetween. You can face the work part.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is different from the first direction; a sound output module disposed within the housing; a circuit board disposed within the housing; a first antenna structure disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and a second antenna structure disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple to the first antenna structure, wherein the first antenna structure is configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna structure. disposed adjacent to the second side, at least a portion of which faces at least a portion of the second antenna structure with the housing interposed therebetween, and the second antenna structure includes an LDS formed on the first side of the housing ( LDS) antenna.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is different from the first direction, and the first housing. A housing including a second housing coupled to; an audio output module disposed in the second housing; a circuit board disposed within the housing; a first antenna pattern disposed adjacent to the second surface of the first housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and a second antenna pattern disposed adjacent to the first surface of the first housing and configured to electromagnetically couple to the first antenna pattern, wherein the first antenna pattern includes at least One portion may face at least a portion of the second antenna pattern with the first housing interposed therebetween.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the design freedom of the antenna structure can be improved by disposing at least a portion of the antenna structure on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing of the electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the antennas outside the housing and the antennas inside the housing can be electromagnetically coupled to each other without separate mechanical structures or parts for connecting the antennas.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
2 is a block diagram of an audio module, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a side view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a top view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a schematic diagram showing an antenna structure and housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is a top view of a first housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a bottom view of the first housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
9 is a perspective view of a first housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
10 is a schematic diagram showing an antenna structure and housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
11 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram 200 of an audio module 170 (e.g., audio module 170 of FIG. 1), according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 2, the audio module 170 includes, for example, an audio input interface 210, an audio input mixer 220, an analog to digital converter (ADC) 230, an audio signal processor 240, and a DAC. (digital to analog converter) 250, an audio output mixer 260, or an audio output interface 270.

The audio input interface 210 may be configured as part of the input module 150 (e.g., the input module 150 in FIG. 1) or separately from the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1). An audio signal corresponding to a sound acquired from outside the electronic device 101 may be received through a dynamic microphone, condenser microphone, or piezo microphone. For example, when an audio signal is obtained from an external electronic device 102 (e.g., a headset or microphone) (e.g., the external electronic device 102 of FIG. 1), the audio input interface 210 is connected to the external electronic device 102 (e.g., a headset or microphone). directly through the electronic device 102 and the connection terminal 178 (e.g., the connection terminal 178 in FIG. 1), or wirelessly through the wireless communication module 192 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 in FIG. 1). You can receive audio signals by connecting via (e.g. Bluetooth communication). According to one embodiment, the audio input interface 210 may receive a control signal (eg, a volume adjustment signal received through an input button) related to the audio signal obtained from the external electronic device 102. The audio input interface 210 includes a plurality of audio input channels and can receive different audio signals for each corresponding audio input channel among the plurality of audio input channels. According to one embodiment, additionally or alternatively, the audio input interface 210 receives audio signals from other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the memory 130 of FIG. 1). You can receive input.

The audio input mixer 220 may synthesize a plurality of input audio signals into at least one audio signal. For example, according to one embodiment, the audio input mixer 220 may synthesize a plurality of analog audio signals input through the audio input interface 210 into at least one analog audio signal.

The ADC 230 can convert analog audio signals into digital audio signals. For example, according to one embodiment, the ADC 230 converts the analog audio signal received through the audio input interface 210, or additionally or alternatively, the analog audio signal synthesized through the audio input mixer 220 into a digital audio signal. It can be converted into a signal.

The audio signal processor 240 may perform various processing on a digital audio signal input through the ADC 230 or a digital audio signal received from another component of the electronic device 101. For example, according to one embodiment, the audio signal processor 240 may change the sampling rate, apply one or more filters, process interpolation, amplify or attenuate all or part of the frequency band, and You can perform noise processing (e.g., noise or echo attenuation), change channels (e.g., switch between mono and stereo), mix, or extract specified signals. According to one embodiment, one or more functions of the audio signal processor 240 may be implemented in the form of an equalizer.

The DAC 250 can convert digital audio signals into analog audio signals. For example, according to one embodiment, DAC 250 may process digital audio signals processed by audio signal processor 240, or other components of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or memory 130). The digital audio signal obtained from )) can be converted to an analog audio signal.

The audio output mixer 260 may synthesize a plurality of audio signals to be output into at least one audio signal. For example, according to one embodiment, the audio output mixer 260 may output an audio signal converted to analog through the DAC 250 and another analog audio signal (e.g., an analog audio signal received through the audio input interface 210). ) can be synthesized into at least one analog audio signal.

The audio output interface 270 transmits the analog audio signal converted through the DAC 250, or additionally or alternatively, the analog audio signal synthesized by the audio output mixer 260 to the sound output module 155 (e.g., in FIG. 1). It can be output to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the sound output module 155). The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker such as a dynamic driver or balanced armature driver, or a receiver. According to one embodiment, the sound output module 155 may include a plurality of speakers. In this case, the audio output interface 270 may output audio signals having a plurality of different channels (eg, stereo or 5.1 channels) through at least some of the speakers. According to one embodiment, the audio output interface 270 is connected to the external electronic device 102 (e.g., external speaker or headset) directly through the connection terminal 178 or wirelessly through the wireless communication module 192. and can output audio signals.

According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 does not have a separate audio input mixer 220 or an audio output mixer 260, but uses at least one function of the audio signal processor 240 to generate a plurality of digital audio signals. At least one digital audio signal can be generated by synthesizing them.

According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 is an audio amplifier (not shown) capable of amplifying an analog audio signal input through the audio input interface 210 or an audio signal to be output through the audio output interface 270. (e.g., speaker amplification circuit) may be included. According to one embodiment, the audio amplifier may be composed of a module separate from the audio module 170.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and FIG. 4 is a top view of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , the electronic device 300 may include a housing 310 to accommodate components of the electronic device 300. For example, inside the housing 310, there are acoustic components (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIGS. 1 and 2) and electronic components (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1, the power management module 188, A battery 189 or a wireless communication module 192) may be disposed. The configuration of the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3 and 4 may be substantially the same in whole or in part as the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a wearable electronic device. For example, the electronic device 300 may be wearable on a part of the body, for example, the ear or the head. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include an in-ear earset, an in-ear headset, or a hearing aid.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the electronic device 300 may have an asymmetric shape. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 is formed to have an asymmetric shape, so that the electronic device 300 can be designed ergonomically and the user's convenience of use can be increased. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 is formed to have an asymmetric shape, so that the acoustic components (e.g., the audio module 170 of FIG. 2) and the electronic components (e.g., the processor of FIG. 1) inside the housing 310 (120)) can be arranged to improve acoustic performance.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may be electrically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may function as an audio output interface (e.g., the audio output module 155 in FIG. 1) that outputs the audio signal received from the external electronic device 102 to the outside. there is.

Additionally or alternatively, the electronic device 300 disclosed in this document includes an audio input interface (or input module 150 of FIG. 1) for receiving an audio signal corresponding to a sound acquired from outside the electronic device 300. ) can function as.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may communicate with and/or be controlled with an external electronic device 102. The electronic device 300 is paired with an external electronic device, such as a smart phone, through a communication method such as Bluetooth, and converts data received from the external electronic device 102 to output sound or receive the user's voice to communicate with the external electronic device 102. It may be an interaction-type electronic device that transmits data to the electronic device 102.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may be wirelessly connected to the external electronic device 102 through a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device 300 may communicate with the external electronic device 102 through a network (eg, a short-range wireless communication network or a long-range wireless communication network). Networks include, but are not limited to, mobile or cellular networks, local area networks (LANs) (e.g., Bluetooth communications), wireless local area networks (WLANs), and wide area networks (WANs). , the Internet, or a small area network (SAN). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may be wired and connected to the external electronic device 102 using a cable (not shown).

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 300 may not communicate with the external electronic device 102. In this case, the electronic device 300 is not controlled through the external electronic device 102, but signals corresponding to sounds obtained from the outside according to the operation (or control) of the components included in the electronic device 300 themselves. It may be implemented to receive and output an acoustic signal to the outside. For example, the electronic device 300 is a stand-alone device that plays music or video on its own without communicating with the external electronic device 102, outputs the corresponding sound, or receives and processes the user's voice. It may be an electronic device.

In the various drawings of the present disclosure, as an example of the electronic device 300, a kernel-type in-ear earset for mounting in the external auditory canal extending from the auricle to the eardrum may be mainly described. However, note that the present invention is not limited to this. According to another embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, the electronic device 300 may be an open ear set to be mounted on the outer ear.

According to various embodiments, housing 310 may include a plurality of parts. For example, the housing 310 may include a first housing 311 and a second housing 315 connected to the first housing 311. According to one embodiment, the first housing 311 and the second housing 315 may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 300 and form an internal space in which parts of the electronic device 300 will be accommodated. there is. According to one embodiment, while the user is wearing the electronic device 300, at least a portion of the second housing 315 is in contact with or faces the user's body (e.g., ears), and the first housing 311 At least some of them may be facing away from the user.

According to various embodiments, the housing 310 may include a microphone hole 312. According to one embodiment, the microphone hole 312 may be interpreted as a through hole formed in the first housing 311. According to one embodiment, external sound of the electronic device 300 passes through the microphone hole 312 and is transmitted to a microphone module (e.g., input module 150 in FIG. 1) located inside the electronic device 300. It can be. According to one embodiment, the microphone hole 312 may include a plurality of microphone holes 313 and 314. For example, the microphone hole 312 may include a first microphone hole 313 and/or a second microphone hole 314 spaced apart from the first microphone hole 313.

According to various embodiments, housing 310 may include protrusions 316 . According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protrusion 316 may be inserted into the user's body (eg, an ear). For example, the electronic device 300 may be inserted and mounted on the user's body (eg, the body's external auditory canal or ear pinna) using the protrusion 316. According to one embodiment, the protrusion 316 may be interpreted as a part of the housing 310 extending from the second housing 315. According to one embodiment, an ear tip (not shown) may be additionally mounted on the protrusion 316, and the electronic device 300 may be in close contact with the user's ear using the ear tip. According to one embodiment, the protrusion 316 includes at least one recess (not shown) and is a speaker module disposed inside the electronic device 300 (e.g., the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1, FIG. 1 The sound output from the audio module 170 of or the audio module 170 of FIG. 2 may be radiated to the outside of the electronic device 300 using a recess located on the protrusion 316.

5 is a schematic diagram showing an antenna structure and housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3 and 4) includes a housing 410, a circuit board 450, and a first It may include an antenna pattern 430, a second antenna pattern 440, and/or a first connection member 460.

The configuration of the housing 410 in FIG. 5 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the housing 310 in FIGS. 3 and 4 . The configuration of the first antenna pattern 430 and/or the second antenna pattern 440 of FIG. 5 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the housing 410 (e.g., the housing 310 or the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4) is oriented toward the first direction of the electronic device 400 (or toward the first direction of the electronic device 400). ) includes a first surface (or outer surface) facing outward and a second surface (or inner surface) facing a second direction different from the first direction (or facing inside or inside the electronic device 400). can do. According to one embodiment, the housing 410 configures the exterior of the electronic device 400 and protects components disposed inside the housing 410.

According to various embodiments, the circuit board 450 may be disposed within the housing 410. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 450 includes at least one of a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible printed circuit board (RFPCB). It can be included. According to one embodiment, various components (eg, the processor 120 or the memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be arranged or mounted on the circuit board 450.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna pattern 430 (or first antenna structure) may be disposed within the housing 410. According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 430 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 450. According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 430 may include plated metal (eg, copper (Cu) and/or nickel (Ni)). According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 430 may be referred to as a first antenna structure.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 430 includes a first part 431 disposed adjacent to the second surface (or inner surface) of the housing 410 and a second part extending from the first part 431 ( 432) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the first part 431 extends from the second part 432, and the first part 431 includes at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440 and the housing 410. It can be defined and/or interpreted as a part that extends to the area or space facing each other.

According to one embodiment, the second part 432 extends from the first part 431, and the second part 432 extends in a direction to be connected to the circuit board 450 inside the housing 410. You can. For example, the second part 432 may extend from one end of the first part 431 in the inner space of the housing 410 in a direction connected to the circuit board 450 . For example, when another structure disposed and/or provided inside the housing 410 (e.g., a support member or a separate housing) is disposed, the second portion 432 may form a circuit board while avoiding the other structure. It may extend in a direction or shape connected to (450). According to another embodiment, the second portion 432 is an antenna formed on an exposed surface (e.g., an outer surface) of another structure (e.g., a support member or a separate housing) disposed and/or provided inside the housing 410. It could be a pattern. In another embodiment, the second part 432 formed on another structure may be configured to be connected to the first part 431 of the first antenna pattern 430.

In one embodiment, the first part 431 and the second part 432 may be an antenna structure formed integrally. In another embodiment, the first part 431 and the second part 432 may be separately formed and assembled or combined into an antenna structure. In some embodiments, the first part 431 may be a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna formed on the second surface (or inner surface) of the housing 410. For example, the first part 431 may be an antenna pattern formed using a laser on the inner surface of the housing 410 made of thermoplastic resin (eg, polycarbonate).

According to one embodiment, the second part 432 extends from the first part 431 and may be electrically connected to the circuit board 450 through the first connection member 460. According to some embodiments (not shown), the second portion 432 may be directly electrically connected to the circuit board 450 without the first connection member 460.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna pattern 440 (or second antenna structure) may be disposed in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first antenna pattern 430 is disposed with respect to the housing 410. For example, the first antenna pattern 430 is disposed in the inner direction with respect to the housing 410, and the second antenna pattern 440 is disposed in the outer direction opposite to the inner direction with respect to the housing 410. can be placed. According to various embodiments, the second antenna pattern 440 may be disposed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 410. According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 440 may be configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna pattern 430. According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 440 may be an LDS antenna formed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 410. For example, the second antenna pattern 440 may be an antenna pattern formed using a laser on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 410 made of thermoplastic resin (eg, polycarbonate). Additionally, the second antenna pattern 440 may include plated metal (eg, copper (Cu) and/or nickel (Ni)). In one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 440 may be disposed or formed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 410 to facilitate antenna radiation.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 430 and/or the second antenna pattern 440 may be disposed adjacent to the housing 410 of the electronic device 400 to secure antenna radiation performance. In addition, the first antenna pattern 430 and/or the second antenna pattern 440 may be connected to a processor (e.g., the processor of FIG. 1) for controlling the first antenna pattern 430 and/or the second antenna pattern 440. Various electronic components including a communication processor (120) or a communication processor) or a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) may be arranged and spaced apart from the circuit board 450 on which they are placed or mounted.

According to various embodiments, the first portion 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 may face at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440 with the housing 410 interposed therebetween. For example, when the electronic device 400 is viewed from the outside of the electronic device 400, the first portion 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 forms a second antenna pattern ( It may be arranged to overlap at least a portion 441 of 440). According to one embodiment, at least the first part 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 is disposed within a specified distance from at least a part 441 of the second antenna pattern 440 so that the antenna signal can be transmitted. . According to one embodiment, the first portion 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 may be disposed within a specified distance from at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440. In one embodiment, the first portion 441 of the first antenna pattern 430 is disposed at a distance greater than the thickness of at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440 and the housing 410, or It may be disposed at a distance equal to the thickness of the housing 410 or at a distance less than the thickness of the housing 410. When disposed at a distance smaller than the thickness of the housing 410, at least one of the first portion 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 or at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440 is the housing. It may be placed in a recess formed in the second surface (or inner surface) of 410 or in a recess formed in the first surface (or outer surface). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 400 is viewed from the outside of the electronic device 400, the first portion 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 has a specified length with the housing 410 interposed therebetween. , may be arranged to overlap at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440 by a designated distance or a designated area.

According to one embodiment, the antenna signal generated from a processor (e.g., processor 120 or communication processor in FIG. 1) and/or a communication module (e.g., communication module 190 in FIG. 1) is connected to the circuit board 450. And/or it may be transmitted to the second part 432 of the first antenna pattern 430 through the first connection member 460. The antenna signal transmitted to the second part 432 of the first antenna pattern 430 may be transmitted to the second antenna pattern 430 through the first part 431 of the first antenna pattern 430. For example, the first portion 431 of the first antenna pattern 430 is electromagnetically coupled to at least a portion 441 of the second antenna pattern 440, thereby forming a capacitance between the coupled portions ( The antenna signal may be radiated to the outside of the electronic device 400 through the second antenna pattern 440 through capacitance.

According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 440 is spaced apart from the user's ear or the circuit board 440 of the electronic device 400, which may cause interference with the antenna radiation performance. ), antenna radiation performance can be improved.

According to one embodiment, the first connection member 450 may include a c-clip, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first connection member 450 may include various types of members that electrically connect one component to another component(s), such as a conductive wire or a pogo pin. there is.

6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7 is a top view of a first housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 8 is a bottom view of the first housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 9 is a perspective view of a first housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a view of the first housing viewed from above, and FIG. 8 is a view of the first housing viewed from the opposite direction of FIG. 7 . 8 shows a first housing, a circuit board, and a first antenna pattern electrically connected to the circuit board.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 9, the electronic device 500 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3 and 4, or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 5) has a housing. (510), support member 520, first antenna pattern 530, second antenna pattern 540, circuit board 550, first connection member 560, audio output module 570, and/or battery It may include (590).

The housing 510 of FIGS. 6 to 9 may have some or all of the same configuration as the housing 310 of FIGS. 3 to 4 or the housing 410 of FIG. 5 . The configuration of the first antenna pattern 530, the second antenna pattern 540, the circuit board 550, and/or the first connection member 560 of FIGS. 6 to 9 is the same as the first antenna pattern 430 of FIG. 5 , some or all of the configurations of the second antenna pattern 440, the circuit board 450, and/or the first connection member 460 may be the same. The configuration of the audio output module 570 of FIGS. 6 to 9 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the audio output module 155 of FIG. 1 . The configuration of the battery 590 in FIGS. 6 to 9 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the battery 189 in FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the housing 510 (e.g., the housing 310 in FIGS. 3 and 4 or the housing 410 in FIG. 5) is a first housing 511 (e.g., the first housing in FIGS. 3 and 4). It may include a housing 311) and a second housing 515 coupled or connected to the first housing 511 (eg, the second housing 315 in FIGS. 3 and 4).

According to one embodiment, the first housing 511 and the second housing 515 may be formed as separate members and assembled. According to some embodiments, the first housing 511 and the second housing 515 may be formed integrally. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 500 may have various components arranged or mounted in an internal space formed by combining or connecting the first housing 511 and the second housing 515. According to one embodiment, the second housing 515 may include a protrusion 516 (eg, the protrusion 316 in FIGS. 3 and 4). Referring to FIG. 7, the first housing 511 has a first microphone hole 513 (e.g., the first microphone hole 313 in FIG. 4) and/or a second microphone hole 514 (e.g., the first microphone hole 313 in FIG. 4). It may include a microphone hole 512 (eg, the microphone hole 312 in FIG. 4) including a second microphone hole 314.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 511 has a first surface (or outer surface) facing a first direction (or facing outward from the electronic device 500) and a second surface that is different from the first direction. It may include a second surface (or inner surface) facing (or facing inside or inside the electronic device 500).

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 530 (e.g., the first antenna pattern 430 of FIG. 5) (or first antenna structure) is formed on the second surface (or inner surface) of the housing 510 (e.g., A first part 531 disposed adjacent to the second surface (or inner surface) of the first housing 511 (e.g., the first part 431 in FIG. 5) and a second part extending from the first part 531. It may include a portion 532 (e.g., the second portion 432 in FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the second portion 532 is connected to the circuit board 550 (e.g., the circuit board 550 of FIG. 5) through the first connection member 560 (e.g., the first connection member 460 of FIG. 5). )) can be electrically connected to.

According to one embodiment, the first part 531 and the second part 532 of the first antenna pattern 530 may be disposed adjacent to or in close contact with the second surface (or inner surface) of the first housing 511. there is. According to one embodiment, the separation distance between the first part 531 of the first antenna pattern 530 and the circuit board 550 is the distance between the second part 532 of the first antenna pattern 530 and the circuit board 550. It may be greater than the separation distance of .

Referring to FIG. 6, the second antenna pattern 540 (e.g., the second antenna pattern 440 in FIG. 5) (or second antenna structure) is located on the first surface (or outer surface) of the first housing 511. can be formed. According to the illustrated embodiment, the second antenna pattern 540 may have a ring shape in which at least a portion of the second antenna pattern 540 is rolled to secure the resonance length of the antenna in a limited area, but is not limited thereto. At least a portion 541 of the second antenna pattern 540 may be defined as a touch area (P). For example, at least a portion 541 of the second antenna pattern 540 is electromagnetically coupled to the first portion 531 of the first antenna pattern 530, thereby forming a mutual capacitance. You can. If the user touches the touch area (P), the capacitance value formed between at least a portion 541 of the second antenna pattern 540 and the first portion 531 of the first antenna pattern 530 changes. , a processor (eg, processor 120 in FIG. 1) senses this, allowing the user to input a touch signal of the electronic device 500. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 500 can implement a button touch function through the touch area P without a physical button.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 530 may be an LDS antenna formed on the second surface (or inner surface) of the first housing 511. According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 540 may be an LDS antenna formed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the first housing 511.

According to various embodiments, a circuit board 550 (eg, circuit board 450 of FIG. 5) may be disposed within the housing 510. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 550 is connected to the second portion 532 of the first antenna pattern 530 through the first connection member 560 (e.g., the first connection member 460 in FIG. 5). Can be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 550 may be electrically connected to the battery 590 (eg, the battery 589 in FIG. 1) through a separate wire or board (eg, FPCB).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 500 may further include a support member 520. The support member 520 may be disposed in the internal space formed by the housing 510 and may be configured to support components disposed inside the housing 510. In one embodiment, the support member 520 may include a first support member 521 supporting the circuit board 550 and a second support member 525 supporting the battery 590. The first support member 521 and the second support member 525 may be formed as separate members, but are not limited to this and may be formed as one piece.

According to various embodiments, the battery 590 may be disposed within the housing 510 and may be used for components of the electronic device 500 (e.g., circuit board 550, audio output module 570, or processor). Power can be supplied.

According to various embodiments, the sound output module 570 (eg, the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1) may be disposed within the housing 510. According to one embodiment, the sound output module 570 may be a speaker module disposed adjacent to the protrusion 516. In one embodiment, the sound generated from the sound output module 570 may be transmitted to the user's ears through a hole (not shown) or a recess (not shown) formed in the protrusion 516.

8 to 9, the first antenna pattern 530 is disposed inside the first housing 511, and the position of the first antenna pattern 530 within the first housing 511 is facilitated. For clarity, the first antenna pattern 530 is shown as a dotted line.

According to one embodiment, the first portion 531 of the first antenna pattern 530 is electromagnetically coupled to at least a portion 541 of the second antenna pattern 540, thereby forming a mutual capacitance. there is. Additionally, the antenna signal transmitted from the circuit board 550 may be transmitted and radiated to the second antenna pattern 540 through the first connection member 560 and the first antenna pattern 530. According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 540 may face a direction opposite to the protrusion 516.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 530 and the second antenna pattern 540 are electromagnetically coupled, so that the first antenna pattern 530 and the second antenna pattern 540 are connected to the first housing 511 without a separate connection structure (e.g., via). The first antenna pattern 530 and the second antenna pattern 540 may be electromagnetically connected. Additionally, since the first housing 511 does not form a separate connection structure (eg, via), sufficient rigidity of the first housing 511 can be secured.

10 is a schematic diagram showing an antenna structure and housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device 600 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3 and 4) includes a housing 610, a circuit board 650, and a first It may include an antenna structure 630 and/or a second antenna structure 640.

The configuration of the housing 610 in FIG. 10 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the housing 310 in FIGS. 3 and 4 . The configuration of the first antenna structure 630 and/or the second antenna structure 640 of FIG. 5 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 . In one embodiment, the first antenna structure 630 may be referred to as a first antenna pattern, and the second antenna structure 640 may be referred to as a second antenna pattern.

According to various embodiments, the housing 610 (e.g., the housing 310 or the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4) faces a first direction (or faces the outside of the electronic device 600). It may include a first surface (or outer surface) and a second surface (or inner surface) facing a second direction that is different from the first direction (or facing inside or inside the electronic device 600). According to one embodiment, the housing 610 forms the exterior of the electronic device 600 and protects components disposed inside the housing 610.

According to various embodiments, the circuit board 650 may be disposed within the housing 610. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 650 includes at least one of a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible printed circuit board (RFPCB). It can be included. According to one embodiment, various components (eg, processor 120 or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be arranged or mounted on the circuit board 650.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure 630 (or first antenna pattern) may include a gasket member and a conductive portion formed on the gasket member. According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure 630 may be disposed within the housing 610 and may be electrically connected to the circuit board 650. According to one embodiment, the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 may include metal (eg, copper (Cu) and/or nickel (Ni)). According to one embodiment, the first antenna structure 630 may be disposed at a corner formed between the housing 610 and the circuit board 650. The first antenna structure 630 may have a conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 exposed to one side of the gasket member (e.g., a side facing the housing 610), and the exposed conductive portion may be a second antenna structure ( It may be electromagnetically coupled to at least a portion 641 of 640). Additionally, the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 650. According to one embodiment, the antenna signal may be transmitted from the circuit board 650 through the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 to the second antenna structure 640 and radiated from the second antenna structure 640. there is.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna structure 640 (or second antenna pattern) may be disposed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 610. According to one embodiment, the second antenna structure 640 may be configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna structure 630 (eg, a conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630). According to one embodiment, the second antenna structure 640 may be an LDS antenna formed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 610. For example, the second antenna structure 640 may be an antenna pattern structure formed using a laser on the first surface (or outer surface) of the housing 610 made of thermoplastic resin (eg, polycarbonate). Additionally, the second antenna structure 640 may include plated metal (eg, copper (Cu) and/or nickel (Ni)). In one embodiment, the second antenna structure 640 may be disposed or formed on the outer surface of the housing 610 to facilitate antenna radiation.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna structure 630 and/or the second antenna structure 640 may be disposed adjacent to the housing 610 of the electronic device 600 to secure antenna radiation performance. In addition, the first antenna structure 630 and/or the second antenna structure 640 may be a processor (e.g., the processor of FIG. 1) for controlling the first antenna structure 630 and/or the second antenna structure 640. Various electronic components including a communication processor (120) or a communication processor) or a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) may be arranged and spaced apart from the circuit board 650 on which they are placed or mounted.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 may face at least a portion 641 of the second antenna structure 640 with the housing 610 interposed therebetween. For example, when the electronic device 600 is viewed from the outside of the electronic device 600, at least one portion of the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 is disposed between the housing 610 and the second antenna structure ( It may be arranged to overlap at least a portion 641 of 640).

According to one embodiment, the antenna signal generated from a processor (e.g., processor 120 or communication processor in FIG. 1) and/or a communication module (e.g., communication module 190 in FIG. 1) is connected to the circuit board 650. It can be transmitted to the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 through . Additionally, the antenna signal transmitted to the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 may be transmitted to the second antenna structure 630 through the conductive portion exposed from the gasket member. For example, the conductive portion of the first antenna structure 630 is electromagnetically coupled to at least a portion 641 of the second antenna structure 640 through capacitance formed between the coupled portions. The antenna signal may be radiated to the outside of the electronic device 600 through the second antenna structure 640.

According to one embodiment, the second antenna structure 640 is connected to the user's ear or the circuit board 640 of the electronic device 600, which may create interference with the antenna radiation performance.

11 is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device 700 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3 and 4, or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 5) includes a housing 710. , a first antenna pattern 730, a second antenna pattern 740, a circuit board 750, a first connection member 760, an audio output module 770, a second connection member 780, and/or a battery ( 790).

The housing 710 of FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely the same as the housing 310 of FIGS. 3 and 4 or the housing 410 of FIG. 5 . The configuration of the first antenna pattern 730, the second antenna pattern 740, the circuit board 750, and/or the first connection member 760 in FIG. 11 is the same as the first antenna pattern 430 in FIG. 5, the second antenna pattern 740 in FIG. Some or all of the configurations of the antenna pattern 440, the circuit board 450, and/or the first connection member 460 may be the same. The configuration of the audio output module 770 of FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the audio output module 155 of FIG. 1 . The configuration of the battery 790 in FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the battery 189 in FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the housing 710 (e.g., the housing 310 in FIGS. 3 and 4 or the housing 410 in FIG. 5) is a first housing (e.g., the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4). )), and a second housing 715 (e.g., the second housing 315 in FIGS. 3 and 4) coupled or connected to the first housing (e.g., the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4). And it may include a third housing 717 disposed in the internal space formed between the first housing and the second housing 715.

According to one embodiment, the first housing (eg, the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4) and the second housing 715 may be formed as separate members and assembled. According to some embodiments, the first housing and the second housing 715 may be formed integrally. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 700 may have various components arranged or mounted in an internal space formed by combining or connecting the first housing and the second housing 715. According to one embodiment, the second housing 715 may include a protrusion 716 (eg, the protrusion 316 in FIGS. 3 and 4). The third housing 717 may be disposed in an internal space formed by joining the first housing and the second housing 715. The third housing 717 has a first surface (or outer surface) facing in a first direction (or facing out of the electronic device 700 or towards the first housing) and a second direction that is different from the first direction. It may include a second surface (or inner surface) (or inside or facing the inside of the electronic device 700 or facing the circuit board 750). According to one embodiment, the outer surface of the third housing 717 may be covered by the first housing.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 730 (e.g., the first antenna pattern 430 in FIG. 5) (or first antenna structure) is located on the second surface (or inner surface) of the third housing 717. A first part 731 disposed adjacently (e.g., first part 431 in FIG. 5) and a second part 732 extending from the first part 731 (e.g., second part 432 in FIG. 5) ) may include. In one embodiment, the second portion 732 is connected to the circuit board 750 (e.g., the circuit board 750 of FIG. 5) through the first connection member 760 (e.g., the first connection member 460 of FIG. 5). )) can be electrically connected to the first side (750a) of.

According to one embodiment, the first part 731 and the second part 732 of the first antenna pattern 730 may be disposed adjacent to or in close contact with the second surface (or inner surface) of the third housing 717. there is. According to one embodiment, the separation distance between the first part 731 of the first antenna pattern 730 and the circuit board 750 is the distance between the second part 732 of the first antenna pattern 730 and the circuit board 750. It may be greater than the separation distance of .

The second antenna pattern 740 (e.g., the second antenna pattern 440 of FIG. 5 ) (or a second antenna structure) may be formed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the third housing 717 . According to the illustrated embodiment, the second antenna pattern 740 may have a ring shape in which at least a portion of the second antenna pattern 740 is rolled to secure the resonance length of the antenna in a limited area, but is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments, the third housing 717 has the second antenna pattern 740 formed on the first surface (or outer surface), and the third housing (717) is formed in the state in which the second antenna pattern 740 is formed. 717) may be joined or assembled with a first housing (e.g., the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4) to form an integrated housing member.

At least a portion 741 of the second antenna pattern 740 is electromagnetically coupled to the first portion 731 of the first antenna pattern 730, thereby forming mutual capacitance.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 730 may be an LDS antenna formed on the second surface (or inner surface) of the third housing 717. According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 740 may be an LDS antenna formed on the first surface (or outer surface) of the third housing 717.

According to various embodiments, a circuit board 750 (eg, circuit board 450 of FIG. 5) may be disposed within the housing 710. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 750 is connected to the second portion 732 of the first antenna pattern 730 through the first connection member 760 (e.g., the first connection member 460 in FIG. 5). Can be electrically connected. According to one embodiment, the circuit board 750 may be electrically connected to the battery 790 (eg, the battery 789 in FIG. 1) through a separate wire or board (eg, FPCB). According to one embodiment, the circuit board 750 has a third side 750a facing the first antenna pattern 730 and the second antenna pattern 740 and a fourth side facing the opposite direction to the third side 750a. It may include (750b). In one embodiment, the first connection member 760 may electrically connect the third side 750a of the circuit board 750 and the first antenna pattern 730.

According to various embodiments, the battery 790 may be disposed within the housing 710 and may be used for components of the electronic device 700 (e.g., circuit board 750, audio output module 770, or processor). Power can be supplied.

According to various embodiments, the sound output module 770 (eg, the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1) may be disposed within the housing 710. According to one embodiment, the sound output module 770 may be a speaker module disposed adjacent to the protrusion 716. In one embodiment, the sound generated from the sound output module 770 may be transmitted to the user's ears through a hole (not shown) or a recess (not shown) formed in the protrusion 716.

According to one embodiment, the first portion 731 of the first antenna pattern 730 is electromagnetically coupled to at least a portion 741 of the second antenna pattern 740, thereby forming a mutual capacitance. there is. Additionally, the antenna signal transmitted from the circuit board 750 may be transmitted and radiated to the second antenna pattern 740 through the first connection member 760 and the first antenna pattern 730. According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 740 may face the opposite direction from the protrusion 716.

According to one embodiment, the first antenna pattern 730 and the second antenna pattern 740 are electromagnetically coupled, so that they can be connected to the third housing 717 without a separate connection structure (e.g. via). The first antenna pattern 730 and the second antenna pattern 740 may be electromagnetically connected. Additionally, since the third housing 717 does not form a separate connection structure (eg, via), the rigidity of the third housing 717 can be sufficiently secured.

According to one embodiment, the second antenna pattern 740 is covered by the first housing (e.g., the first housing 311 in FIGS. 3 and 4), so that the second antenna pattern 740 is connected to the electronic device 700. ) may not be exposed to the outside.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 700 may further include a second connection member 780. The second connection member 780 may electrically connect the battery 790 and the circuit board 750. For example, one side of the second connection member 780 may be electrically connected to the fourth side 750b of the circuit board 750, and the other side may be electrically connected to the battery 790. According to one embodiment, the battery 790 may supply power to the circuit board 750 through the second connection member 780.

According to one embodiment, the second connection member 780 may include a c-clip, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second connection member 780 may include various types of members that electrically connect one component to another component(s), such as a conductive wire or a pogo pin. there is.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 5, or the electronic device 500 of FIG. 6) ) is a housing (e.g., the housing 410 of FIGS. 3 and 4, the housing (410) of FIG. 5, including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is different from the first direction. 510) or housing 610 of FIG. 6); an audio output module disposed within the housing (e.g., the audio output module 155 in FIG. 1 or the audio output module 570 in FIG. 6); a circuit board disposed within the housing (e.g., circuit board 450 in FIG. 5 or circuit board 550 in FIG. 6); a first antenna pattern disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board (e.g., the first antenna pattern 430 of FIG. 5 or the first antenna pattern 530 of FIG. 6); and a second antenna pattern disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple with the first antenna pattern (e.g., the second antenna pattern 440 of FIG. 5 or FIG. and a second antenna pattern 540 of 6, wherein the first antenna pattern is a first part disposed adjacent to the second surface of the housing (e.g., the first part 431 of FIG. 5 or the first part 431 of FIG. 6). includes a first part 531) and a second part extending from the first part (e.g., the second part 431 in FIG. 5 or the second part 531 in FIG. 6), and the first antenna The first part of the pattern may face at least a part of the second antenna pattern (eg, 441 in FIG. 5 or 541 in FIG. 6) with the housing in between.

According to various embodiments, a first connection member (e.g., the first connection member 460 of FIG. 5 or the first connection of FIG. 6) electrically connects the second portion of the first antenna pattern and the circuit board. It may further include a member 560).

According to various embodiments, it may include at least one of a c-clip, a conductive wire, or a pogo pin.

According to various embodiments, the housing includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 511 in FIG. 6) and a second housing coupled to the first housing (e.g., the second housing 515 in FIG. 6). ), wherein the first housing includes the first side and the second side, the first antenna pattern is disposed on the second side of the first housing, and the second antenna pattern is , may be disposed on the first surface of the first housing.

According to various embodiments, the second housing includes a protrusion (e.g., protrusion 516 in FIG. 6) of which at least a portion protrudes, and the second antenna pattern is spaced apart from the protrusion, and the protrusion It can face the opposite direction.

According to various embodiments, the sound output module may be disposed on the protrusion.

According to various embodiments, the first portion of the first antenna pattern may be spaced apart from the circuit board.

According to various embodiments, the separation distance between the first portion of the first antenna pattern and the circuit board may be greater than the separation distance between the second portion of the first antenna pattern and the circuit board.

According to various embodiments, the at least one portion of the second antenna pattern (e.g., the at least one portion 541 of FIG. 7) is a touch area configured to detect a user's touch input (e.g., the touch of FIG. 7). area (P)) can be formed.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna pattern may be an LDS antenna formed on the second surface of the housing.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna pattern may be an LDS antenna formed on the first surface of the housing.

According to various embodiments, it may further include a gasket (e.g., a gasket member of the first antenna structure 630 of FIG. 10) disposed between the circuit board and the housing and including the first antenna pattern. .

According to various embodiments, the gasket is disposed adjacent to a corner formed by the circuit board (e.g., circuit board 650 in FIG. 10) and the housing (e.g., housing 610 in FIG. 10). You can.

According to various embodiments, a battery disposed within the housing (e.g., battery 790 in FIG. 11); And it may further include a second connection member (eg, the second connection member 780 in FIG. 11) that electrically connects the circuit board and the battery.

According to various embodiments, the housing (e.g., the housing 710 of FIG. 11) includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 511 of FIG. 6) and a second housing (e.g., the first housing 511 of FIG. 6) combined with the first housing. Example: a second housing 515 in FIG. 11), and a third housing disposed in an internal space formed between the first housing and the second housing (e.g. the third housing 717 in FIG. 11). , the third housing includes the first side and the second side, the first side of the third housing faces the first housing, and the first antenna pattern is located on the third housing. It is disposed on the second surface, and the second antenna pattern may be disposed on the first surface of the third housing.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 4, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 5, and the electronic device 500 of FIG. 6) Alternatively, the electronic device 600 of FIG. 10 may include a housing (e.g., the housing of FIGS. 3 and 4 ) including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction that is different from the first direction. (410), housing 510 of FIG. 5); an audio output module disposed within the housing (e.g., the audio output module 155 in FIG. 1 or the audio output module 570 in FIG. 6); a circuit board disposed within the housing (e.g., circuit board 450 in FIG. 5 or circuit board 550 in FIG. 6); A first antenna structure disposed in the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board (e.g., the first antenna pattern 430 of FIG. 5, the first antenna pattern 530 of FIG. 6, or the first antenna structure of FIG. 10 ( 630)); and a second antenna structure disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple with the first antenna structure (e.g., the second antenna pattern 440 of FIG. 5, FIG. 6, the second antenna pattern 540 or the second antenna structure 640 of FIG. 10), wherein the first antenna structure is disposed adjacent to the second surface of the housing, and at least a portion is disposed on the housing. It faces at least a portion of the second antenna structure with an interposer, and the second antenna structure may be an LDS antenna formed on the first surface of the housing.

According to various embodiments, at least one portion of the first antenna structure may be formed of a conductive portion.

According to various embodiments, the housing (e.g., the housing 710 in FIG. 6 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 7) has a first hole (e.g., the first microphone hole 513 in FIG. 7) and It includes a second hole (e.g., the second microphone hole 514 in FIG. 7) spaced apart from the first hole, and the second antenna structure (e.g., the second antenna pattern 540 in FIG. 7) has the It may be placed between the first hole and the second hole.

According to various embodiments, the circuit board (e.g., the circuit board 450 in FIG. 5, the circuit board 550 in FIG. 6, the circuit board 650 in FIG. 10, or the circuit board 750 in FIG. 11) , a third side facing the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure (e.g., the third side 750a in FIG. 11) and a fourth side facing in the opposite direction to the third side (e.g., the third side 750a in FIG. 11). A first connection member (e.g., the first connection member 450 in FIG. 5, the first connection member 450 in FIG. 6) and electrically connecting the third side of the circuit board and the first antenna structure. It may further include a first connection member 550, the first connection member 650 of FIG. 10, or the first connection member 750 of FIG. 11).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 500 of FIG. 6) has a first surface facing a first direction and a surface different from the first direction. A first housing including a second surface facing in the second direction (e.g., the first housing 511 in FIG. 6) and a second housing coupled to the first housing (e.g., the second housing in FIG. 6 (e.g., the second housing 511 in FIG. 6) 515)), including a housing (e.g., housing 500 in FIG. 6); an audio output module (eg, audio output module 570 in FIG. 6) disposed in the second housing; a circuit board disposed within the housing (e.g., circuit board 550 of FIG. 6); a first antenna pattern disposed adjacent to the second surface of the first housing and electrically connected to the circuit board (e.g., the first antenna pattern 530 in FIG. 6); and a second antenna pattern disposed adjacent to the first surface of the first housing and configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna pattern (e.g., the second antenna pattern 540 in FIG. 6 )), wherein at least a portion of the first antenna pattern (e.g., the first portion 531 in FIG. 6) is sandwiched between the first housing and at least a portion of the second antenna pattern (e.g., the first portion 531 of FIG. 6). It may face at least a portion 541 of FIG. 6 .

Above, in the detailed description of this document, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

101, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700: Electronic devices
310, 410, 510, 610, 710: Housing
330, 430, 530, 630, 730: First antenna pattern
340, 440, 540, 640, 740: Second antenna pattern
350, 450, 550, 650, 750: Circuit board

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction different from the first direction;
a sound output module disposed within the housing;
a circuit board disposed within the housing;
a first antenna pattern disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and
a second antenna pattern disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple to the first antenna pattern,
The first antenna pattern is,
a first portion disposed adjacent to the second side of the housing and a second portion extending from the first portion,
The first portion of the first antenna pattern is,
An electronic device facing at least a portion of the second antenna pattern with the housing therebetween.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device further includes a first connection member electrically connecting the second portion of the first antenna pattern and the circuit board.
According to clause 2,
The first connection member is,
An electronic device comprising at least one of a c-clip, a conductive wire, or a pogo pin.
According to claim 1,
The housing is,
Comprising a first housing and a second housing coupled to the first housing,
The first housing is,
Comprising the first side and the second side,
The first antenna pattern is,
disposed on the second side of the first housing,
The second antenna pattern is,
An electronic device disposed on the first side of the first housing.
According to clause 4,
The second housing is,
At least a portion includes a protrusion formed to protrude,
The second antenna pattern is,
An electronic device spaced apart from the protrusion and facing in a direction opposite to the protrusion.
According to clause 5,
The audio output module is,
An electronic device disposed on the protrusion.
According to claim 1,
The first portion of the first antenna pattern is,
An electronic device spaced apart from the circuit board.
According to clause 7,
The separation distance between the first portion of the first antenna pattern and the circuit board is,
An electronic device greater than a separation distance between the second portion of the first antenna pattern and the circuit board.
According to claim 1,
The at least one portion of the second antenna pattern is,
An electronic device forming a touch area configured to detect touch input from a user.
According to claim 1,
The first antenna pattern is,
An electronic device that is an LDS antenna formed on the second surface of the housing.
According to claim 1,
The second antenna pattern is,
An electronic device that is an LDS antenna formed on the first surface of the housing.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device further includes a gasket disposed between the circuit board and the housing and including the first antenna pattern.
According to claim 12,
The gasket is,
An electronic device disposed adjacent to a corner formed by the circuit board and the housing.
According to claim 1,
a battery disposed within the housing; and
The electronic device further includes a second connection member electrically connecting the circuit board and the battery.
According to claim 1,
The housing is,
It includes a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing, and a third housing disposed in an internal space formed between the first housing and the second housing,
The third housing is,
Comprising the first side and the second side,
The first side of the third housing is,
Facing the first housing,
The first antenna pattern is,
disposed on the second side of the third housing,
The second antenna pattern is,
An electronic device disposed on the first side of the third housing.
In electronic devices,
a housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction different from the first direction;
a sound output module disposed within the housing;
a circuit board disposed within the housing;
a first antenna structure disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and
a second antenna structure disposed on the first side of the housing and configured to electromagnetically couple to the first antenna structure;
The first antenna structure is,
disposed adjacent to the second surface of the housing, with at least a portion facing at least a portion of the second antenna structure with the housing interposed therebetween;
The second antenna structure is,
An electronic device that is an LDS antenna formed on the first surface of the housing.
According to claim 16,
The first antenna structure is,
An electronic device formed at least in part from a conductive portion.
According to claim 16,
The housing is,
Comprising a first hole and a second hole spaced apart from the first hole,
The second antenna structure is,
An electronic device disposed between the first hole and the second hole.
According to claim 16,
The circuit board is,
a third side facing the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure, and a fourth side facing the opposite direction from the third side,
The electronic device further includes a first connection member electrically connecting the third surface of the circuit board and the first antenna structure.
In electronic devices,
A housing including a first housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction different from the first direction, and a second housing coupled to the first housing;
an audio output module disposed in the second housing;
a circuit board disposed within the housing;
a first antenna pattern disposed adjacent to the second surface of the first housing and electrically connected to the circuit board; and
a second antenna pattern disposed adjacent to the first surface of the first housing and configured to be electromagnetically coupled to the first antenna pattern;
The first antenna pattern is,
An electronic device, at least a portion of which faces at least a portion of the second antenna pattern with the first housing interposed therebetween.

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