KR20240050210A - Wearable device including speaker - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a wearable device includes a frame including a flexible first partition wall and a rigid second partition wall in contact with the first partition wall, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface. and may include a speaker surrounded by the second partition. The wearable device may include a first space that is in contact with the second surface and extends from the inside of the second partition wall to the inside of the first partition wall. The wearable device may include an enclosure configured to seal the first space, including a soft region disposed on the first partition, and a rigid region extending from the soft region and disposed on the second partition. .

Description

Wearable device including speakers {WEARABLE DEVICE INCLUDING SPEAKER}

Embodiments to be described later relate to wearable devices including speakers.

A wearable device can be used while worn on a part of the user's body. Wearable devices may be provided in various forms. For example, a wearable device may include a glasses-type device for providing augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) to a user. A wearable device may include speakers to provide audio signals to the user. The speaker may be configured to output an audio signal. The speaker can provide a variety of user experiences to the user by being configured to transmit audio signals from the speaker to the outside of the wearable device.

According to one embodiment, a wearable device includes a first partition wall that is flexible and deformable, and a second partition wall that is in contact with the first partition wall and has rigidity. It may include a frame that is supported by a part of the body of the user of the wearable device, and at least a portion of which is deformable according to the shape of the body part. The wearable device may include a speaker that includes a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and is surrounded by the second partition. The wearable device may include a first space that is in contact with the second surface and extends from the inside of the second partition wall to the inside of the first partition wall. The wearable device includes a soft region disposed on the first partition, and a rigid region extending from the soft region and disposed on the second partition facing the second side of the speaker, , may include an enclosure configured to seal the first space.

According to one embodiment, a wearable device includes a first partition wall that is flexible and deformable, and a second partition wall that is in contact with the first partition wall and has rigidity, and is supported by a part of the body of the user of the wearable device. and may include a frame that is at least partially deformable according to the shape of the body part. The wearable device includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, and includes a speaker surrounded by the second partition. It can be included. The wearable device may include a first space that contacts a portion of the second surface and the third surface and extends from the inside of the second partition to the inside of the first partition. The wearable device may include a second space spaced apart from the first space by the speaker, in contact with the first surface, and disposed inside the second partition. The wearable device may further include a speaker hole connected from the second space to the outside of the wearable device and a vent hole connected from the first space to the outside of the wearable device. The wearable device includes a soft region disposed on the first partition, and a rigid region extending from the soft region and disposed on the second partition facing the second surface of the speaker, 1 may include an enclosure configured to seal the space.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2A shows an example of a perspective view of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2B illustrates an example of one or more hardware disposed within an electronic device, according to one embodiment.
3A shows a portion of a frame of an example electronic device.
FIG. 3B shows a portion of a frame of the example electronic device of FIG. 3A.
Figure 4A is a rear view of the enclosure of an example speaker.
FIG. 4B is a partially exploded perspective view of a frame of an example electronic device.
Figure 4C is a partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device.
5A shows a portion of a frame of an example electronic device.
FIG. 5B is a partial cross-sectional view of the exemplary electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 5A.
5C and 5D show a portion of the enclosure of an example speaker.
6 shows a portion of an example electronic device.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.

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 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. According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are combined into one component (e.g., display module 160). can be integrated.

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 operations 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 auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary 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, coprocessor 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 device) 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, where artificial intelligence 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 to communicate 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 a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band), for example, to achieve a high data rate. 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, for example, connected to the plurality of antennas by 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 selected at least one antenna. According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and It may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to another side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. there is.

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 does not execute 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. According to one 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.

FIG. 2A shows an example of a perspective view of an electronic device, according to one embodiment. FIG. 2B illustrates an example of one or more hardware disposed within an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be referred to as a wearable device that is worn on part of the user's body.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be worn on a part of the user's body. The electronic device 101 may provide augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) that combines augmented reality and virtual reality to a user wearing the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic device 101 may, in response to a user's designated gesture obtained through the motion recognition camera 340-2 of FIG. 2B, display a gesture provided by at least one optical device 382, 384 of FIG. 2B. A virtual reality image may be displayed on at least one display 210.

According to one embodiment, at least one display 210 may provide visual information to the user. For example, at least one display 210 may include a transparent or translucent lens. At least one display 210 may include a first display 210-1 and/or a second display 210-2 spaced apart from the first display 210-1. For example, the first display 210-1 and the second display 210-2 may be placed at positions corresponding to the user's left eye and right eye, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 2B, at least one display 210 provides visual information transmitted from external light to the user through a lens included in the at least one display 210, and other visual information distinct from the visual information. can do. For example, the lens may be formed based on at least one of a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, or a multi-channel lens. For example, at least one display 210 may include a front surface 331 and a rear surface 332 opposite to the front surface 331 . A display area may be formed on the rear surface 332 of at least one display 210. When a user wears the electronic device 101, external light may be incident on the front 331 and transmitted through the back 332, thereby being transmitted to the user. For another example, at least one display 210 displays an augmented reality image in which a virtual reality image provided by at least one optical device 382 or 384 is combined with a reality screen transmitted through external light, and is displayed on the rear ( 332) can be displayed in the display area formed on the screen.

In one embodiment, the at least one display 210 includes at least one waveguide 333, 334 that diffracts light emitted from the at least one optical device 382, 384 and transmits it to the user. may include. At least one waveguide 333 or 334 may be formed based on at least one of glass, plastic, or polymer. A nanopattern may be formed on the outside or at least a portion of the inside of at least one waveguide (333, 334). The nanopattern may be formed based on a polygonal and/or curved grating structure. Light incident on one end of the at least one waveguide (333, 334) may propagate to the other end of the at least one waveguide (333, 334) by the nanopattern. At least one waveguide 333 or 334 may include at least one of a diffractive element (e.g., a diffractive optical element (DOE), a holographic optical element (HOE)), or a reflective element (e.g., a reflective mirror). . For example, at least one waveguide 333 or 334 may be disposed within the electronic device 101 to guide the screen displayed by the at least one display 210 to the user's eyes. For example, the screen may be transmitted to the user's eyes based on total internal reflection (TIR) generated within at least one waveguide (333, 334).

The electronic device 101 analyzes objects included in real-world images collected through a shooting camera (not shown) (e.g., camera 340 in FIG. 2B), and selects objects for providing augmented reality from among the analyzed objects. A virtual object corresponding to this object can be combined and displayed on at least one display 210. The virtual object may include at least one of text and images for various information related to the object included in the real image. The electronic device 101 can analyze objects based on multi-cameras, such as stereo cameras. For the object analysis, the electronic device 101 may execute time-of-flight (ToF) and/or simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) supported by multi-cameras. A user wearing the electronic device 101 can watch images displayed on at least one display 210.

According to one embodiment, the frame 300 may be made of a physical structure that allows the electronic device 101 to be worn on the user's body. According to one embodiment, the frame 300 is configured so that when the user wears the electronic device 101, the first display 210-1 and the second display 210-2 correspond to the user's left eye and right eye. It can be configured so that it can be located. The frame 300 may support at least one display 210. For example, the frame 300 may support the first display 210-1 and the second display 210-2 to be positioned at positions corresponding to the user's left eye and right eye.

Referring to FIG. 2A , when the user wears the electronic device 101, the frame 300 may include an area 320 at least partially in contact with a portion of the user's body. For example, the area 320 of the frame 300 that is in contact with a part of the user's body is a part of the user's nose, a part of the user's ear, and a side part of the user's face that the electronic device 101 touches. Can include areas. According to one embodiment, the frame 300 may include a nose pad 310 that contacts a part of the user's body. When the electronic device 101 is worn by a user, the nose pad 310 may be in contact with a portion of the user's nose. The frame 300 may include a first temple 304 and a second temple 305 that are in contact with another part of the user's body that is distinct from the part of the user's body.

For example, the frame 300 includes a first rim 301 surrounding at least a portion of the first display 210-1 and a second rim 301 surrounding at least a portion of the second display 210-2. 302), a bridge 303 disposed between the first rim 301 and the second rim 302, a first bridge disposed along a portion of the edge of the first rim 301 from one end of the bridge 303 Pad 311, a second pad 312 disposed along a portion of the edge of the second rim 302 from the other end of the bridge 303, and a first pad that extends from the first rim 301 and is fixed to a portion of the wearer's ear. It may include a temple 304 and a second temple 305 that extends from the second rim 302 and is fixed to a portion of the ear opposite the ear. The first pad 311 and the second pad 312 may be in contact with a portion of the user's nose, and the first temple 304 and the second temple 305 may be in contact with a portion of the user's face and a portion of the ear. may come into contact with. The temples 304 and 305 may be rotatably connected to the rim through the hinge units 306 and 307 of FIG. 2B. The first temple 304 may be rotatably connected to the first rim 301 through a first hinge unit 306 disposed between the first rim 301 and the first temple 304. . The second temple 305 may be rotatably connected to the second rim 302 through a second hinge unit 307 disposed between the second rim 302 and the second temple 305. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 uses a touch sensor, a grip sensor, and/or a proximity sensor formed on at least a portion of the surface of the frame 300 to detect an external object ( Gestures performed by, for example, a user's fingertip, and/or the external object may be identified.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include hardware that performs various functions. For example, the hardware includes a battery module 370, an antenna module 375, at least one optical device 382, 384, a speaker module 240, a microphone array 230, a light emitting module (not shown), and/or a printed circuit board 390. Various hardware may be placed within frame 300.

According to one embodiment, the microphone array 230 of the electronic device 101 may be disposed in at least a portion of the frame 300 to obtain a sound signal. For example, the microphone array 230 may include a first microphone 220-1, a second microphone 220-2, or a third microphone 220-3. A first microphone 220-1 disposed on the nose pad 310, a second microphone 220-2 disposed on the second rim 302, and a third microphone disposed on the first rim 301. Although microphones 220-3 are shown in FIG. 2B, the number and placement of microphones is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2B. When the number of microphones included in the electronic device 101 is two or more, the electronic device 101 can identify the direction of the sound signal using a plurality of microphones disposed on different parts of the frame 300. there is.

According to one embodiment, at least one optical device 382 or 384 may project a virtual object on at least one display 210 in order to provide various image information to the user. For example, at least one optical device 382, 384 may be a projector. The at least one optical device 382 or 384 may be disposed adjacent to the at least one display 210 or may be included within the at least one display 210 as part of the at least one display 210 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first optical device 382 corresponding to the first display 210-1 and a second optical device (382) corresponding to the second display 210-2. 384) may be included. For example, the at least one optical device 382, 384 may include a first optical device 382 disposed at an edge of the first display 210-1 and an edge of the second display 210-2. It may include a second optical device 384. The first optical device 382 may transmit light to the first waveguide 333 disposed on the first display 210-1, and the second optical device 384 may transmit light to the second display 210-1. -2) Light can be transmitted to the second waveguide 334 disposed on the top.

In one embodiment, the camera 340 may include an imaging camera, an eye tracking camera (ET CAM) 340-1, and/or a motion recognition camera 340-2. The shooting camera, eye tracking camera 340-1, and motion recognition camera 340-2 may be placed in different positions on the frame 300 and perform different functions. The gaze tracking camera 340-1 may output data representing the gaze of the user wearing the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic device 101 may detect the gaze from an image including the user's pupils obtained through the gaze tracking camera 340-1. An example in which the gaze tracking camera 340-1 is positioned toward the user's right eye is shown in FIG. 2B, but the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the gaze tracking camera 340-1 is positioned toward the user's left eye alone. It may be placed towards, or towards both eyes.

In one embodiment, the capture camera may capture a real image or background to be matched with a virtual image to implement augmented reality or mixed reality content. The capturing camera may capture an image of a specific object that exists at a location where the user is looking, and provide the image to at least one display 210. At least one display 210 displays information about a real image or background including an image of the specific object obtained using a shooting camera, and a virtual image provided through at least one optical device 382 or 384. One overlapping image can be displayed. In one embodiment, the imaging camera may be placed on the bridge 303 disposed between the first rim 301 and the second rim 302.

The gaze tracking camera 340-1 tracks the gaze of the user wearing the electronic device 101, thereby matching the user's gaze with the visual information provided on at least one display 210 to provide more realistic augmentation. Reality can be realized. For example, when the user looks forward, the electronic device 101 may naturally display environmental information related to the user's front view on at least one display 210 at the location where the user is located. The gaze tracking camera 340-1 may be configured to capture an image of the user's pupil to determine the user's gaze. For example, the gaze tracking camera 340-1 may receive gaze detection light reflected from the user's pupil and track the user's gaze based on the position and movement of the received gaze detection light. In one embodiment, the eye tracking camera 340-1 may be placed at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes. For example, the eye tracking camera 340-1 may be placed within the first rim 301 and/or the second rim 302 to face the direction in which the user wearing the electronic device 101 is located. You can. For example, the motion recognition camera 364 may be placed within the second rim 302. For example, the motion recognition camera 364 may perform substantially the same operation as the motion recognition camera 340-2 included in the first rim 301.

The motion recognition camera 340-2 can provide a specific event on the screen provided on at least one display 210 by recognizing the movement of the entire or part of the user's body, such as the user's torso, hands, or face. . The gesture recognition camera 340-2 may recognize a user's gesture, obtain a signal corresponding to the gesture, and provide a display corresponding to the signal to at least one display 210. The processor may identify a signal corresponding to the operation and perform a designated function based on the identification. In one embodiment, the motion recognition camera 340-2 may be disposed on the first rim 301 and/or the second rim 302.

The camera 340 included in the electronic device 101 is not limited to the eye tracking camera 340-1 and the motion recognition camera 340-2 described above. For example, the electronic device 101 may use the camera 340 disposed toward the user's FoV to identify external objects included within the FoV. Identification of an external object by the electronic device 101 is performed based on a sensor for identifying the distance between the electronic device 101 and the external object, such as a depth sensor and/or a time of flight (ToF) sensor. It can be. The camera 340 disposed toward the FoV may support an autofocus function and/or an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the electronic device 101 may use a camera 340 (e.g., a face tracking (FT) camera) disposed toward the face of a user wearing the electronic device 101 to obtain an image including the face. ) may include.

Although not shown, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 radiates light toward a subject (e.g., the user's eyes, face, and/or an external object within the FoV) that is photographed using the camera 340. It may further include a light source (eg, LED). The light source may include an LED with an infrared wavelength. The light source may be placed in at least one of the frame 300 and the hinge units 306 and 307.

According to one embodiment, the battery module 370 may supply power to electronic components of the electronic device 101. In one embodiment, the battery module 370 may be disposed within the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305. For example, the battery module 370 may be a plurality of battery modules 370 . A plurality of battery modules 370 may be disposed on each of the first temple 304 and the second temple 305. In one embodiment, the battery module 370 may be disposed at an end of the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305.

The antenna module 375 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 or receive a signal or power from the outside. Antenna module 375 may be electrically and/or operatively connected to communication circuit 220 of FIG. 2B. In one embodiment, the antenna module 375 may be disposed within the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305. For example, the antenna module 375 may be placed close to one surface of the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305.

The speaker module 240 may output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module may be referred to as a speaker module. In one embodiment, the speaker module 240 may be placed within the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305 to be placed adjacent to the ear of the user wearing the electronic device 101. . For example, the speaker module 240 is disposed within the first speaker module 240-1, which is disposed adjacent to the user's left ear by being disposed within the first temple 304, and is disposed within the second temple 305 to allow the user to It may include a second speaker module 240-2, which is disposed adjacent to the right ear.

A light emitting module (not shown) may include at least one light emitting device. In order to visually provide information about the specific state of the electronic device 101 to the user, the light emitting module may emit light in a color corresponding to a specific state or emit light in an operation corresponding to the specific state. For example, when the electronic device 101 requires charging, it may emit red light at regular intervals. In one embodiment, the light emitting module may be disposed on the first rim 301 and/or the second rim 302.

Referring to FIG. 2B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a printed circuit board (PCB) 390. The PCB 390 may be included in at least one of the first temple 304 or the second temple 305. The PCB 390 may include an interposer disposed between at least two sub-PCBs. On the PCB 390, one or more hardware included in the electronic device 101 may be disposed. The electronic device 101 may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) for interconnecting the hardware.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a gyro sensor for detecting the posture of the electronic device 101 and/or the posture of a body part (e.g., head) of a user wearing the electronic device 101; It may include at least one of a gravity sensor and/or an acceleration sensor. The gravity sensor and acceleration sensor may each measure gravitational acceleration and/or acceleration based on designated three-dimensional axes (eg, x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) that are perpendicular to each other. A gyro sensor can measure the angular velocity of each of designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). At least one of the gravity sensor, the acceleration sensor, and the gyro sensor may be referred to as an inertial measurement unit (IMU). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may identify a user's motion and/or gesture performed to execute or stop a specific function of the electronic device 101 based on the IMU.

3A shows a portion of a frame of an example electronic device. FIG. 3B shows a portion of a frame of the example electronic device of FIG. 3A.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B , the electronic device 101 may include a frame 300 and a speaker 430. The frame 300 may include an area 320 that comes into contact with a part of the user's body. The frame 300 may include an area 320 that comes into contact with a part of the user's body. Portions of the frame 300 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B may be referred to as the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305 of FIG. 2A.

According to one embodiment, the frame 300 may be supported by a part of the body of the user of the electronic device 101. At least a portion of the frame 300 may be deformable according to the shape of a part of the body.

For example, when the user wears the electronic device 101, the frame 300 may include an area 320 at least partially in contact with a part of the user's body. The area 320 of the frame 300 that is in contact with a part of the user's body includes a part of the user's nose, a part of the user's ear, and a part of the side of the user's face that the electronic device 101 touches. can do. The frame 300 may provide the electronic device 101 with a physical structure corresponding to a part of the user's body so that the electronic device 101 can be worn on the user's body.

For example, the frame 300 may include first temples 304 and second temples 305 that contact a part of the user's body. The frame 300 may include a nose pad (eg, nose pad 310 in FIG. 2A) that contacts another part of the user's body that is distinct from the part of the user's body. When the electronic device 101 is worn by a user, the first temple 304 and the second temple 305 can be placed at positions corresponding to the user's left ear and right ear, respectively. there is. Temples 304, 305 may be in contact with a portion of the user's ear. Nose pad 310 may be in contact with a portion of the user's nose.

For example, the area 320 of the frame 300 that is in contact with a part of the user's body may include a portion having flexibility. For example, the first temple 304 and/or the second temple 305 may be flexible, so that when they come into contact with a portion of the user's ear, they may be deformed according to the shape of the ear. For example, the nose pad 310 is flexible, so that when it comes into contact with a part of the user's nose, it can be deformed according to the shape of the nose. The frame 300 is deformable according to the shape of a part of the user's body, thereby providing convenience when the user wears the electronic device 101, and protecting the electronic device 101 from external shock. ) can reduce damage.

According to one embodiment, the frame 300 may further include a flexible portion 323 and a support portion 324 supporting the flexible portion 323. The soft portion 323 may be supported by a part of the user's body (eg, an ear). At least a portion of the soft portion 323 may be deformable by being supported by a part of the user's body.

According to one embodiment, the frame 300 includes a soft part 323 disposed in an area 320 that is in contact with a part of the user's body, and a support part 324 that supports the soft part 323. can do. For example, the soft portion 323 of the frame 300 may be in contact with a portion of the user's ear and may be deformed according to the shape of the portion of the user's ear. The support portion 324 supporting the soft portion 323 may be in contact with a portion of the side of the user's face. The support portion 324 may extend from the flexible portion 323. For example, the support part 324 may have rigidity, unlike the soft part 323. The support part 324 has rigidity so that when the soft part 323 is deformed according to the shape of a part of the user's body, the soft part 323 is deformed within a specified range ( 323) can be supported. The support portion 324 has rigidity and can support at least one display 210 of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the frame 300 may include a first partition 410 and a second partition 420. The first partition 410 may be deformable due to its ductility. The second partition wall 420 may be in contact with the first partition wall 410 . The second partition 420 may have rigidity. The first partition 410 and the second partition 420 may be disposed within the frame 300 .

For example, the first partition 410 and the second partition 420 may be part of the frame 300 disposed within the electronic device 101. The first partition 410 and the second partition 420 may be configured so that the frame 300 provides a plurality of spaces for electronic components within the electronic device 101. Since the first partition 410 is flexible, it can provide flexibility to a portion of the frame 300 including the first partition 410. The part of the frame 300 including the first partition 410 may be in contact with a part of the user's body and may be deformed according to the shape of the part of the body. As the second partition wall 420 has rigidity, it can provide rigidity to another part of the frame 300 including the second partition wall 420. As the second partition wall 420 has rigidity, it can protect the electronic components within the electronic device 101 surrounded by the second partition wall 420 from external shock.

According to one embodiment, the speaker 430 (e.g., the speaker module 240, the first speaker module 240-1, and the second speaker module 240-2 in FIG. 2B) is connected to the second partition 420. can be wrapped by The speaker 430 may be configured to output an audio signal. The speaker 430 may be configured to convert an audio signal into a sound signal and transmit the sound signal from the inside of the electronic device 101 to the outside of the electronic device 101. The second partition 420 can reduce sound leakage of the sound signal transmitted from the speaker 430 to the outside of the electronic device 101 by surrounding the speaker 430. The sound signal may be transmitted from the speaker 430 to the outside of the frame 300, which includes the second partition 420 and is in contact with a part of the user's body (eg, ears).

For example, although not shown, the speaker 430 may include a diaphragm, at least one voice coil, and a magnet. The speaker 430 may be configured to receive current from the at least one voice coil through an audio signal amplified by an amplifier of the electronic device 101. When current flows through the at least one voice coil, the magnetic field formed in the at least one voice coil may interact with the magnetic field formed by the magnet, causing the at least one voice coil to vibrate. Based on the vibration of the at least one voice coil, the diaphragm connected to the voice coil may vibrate. Based on the vibration of the diaphragm, the speaker 430 may be configured to convert an audio signal into a sound signal and output it.

For example, the second partition 420 surrounding the speaker 430 may be configured to provide a path for the sound signal transmitted from the speaker 430 to the outside. For example, the second partition 420 may include a duct 425 extending from a part of the speaker 430 through which the sound signal is emitted toward the outside of the frame 300. As the rigid second partition 420 surrounds the speaker 430, the second partition 420 can reduce damage to the speaker 430 due to external shock.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a speaker hole 325. The speaker hole 325 may be connected from the inside of the frame 300 of the electronic device 101 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the speaker hole 325 may be a passage through which an acoustic signal emitted from the speaker 430 is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101. The speaker hole 325 includes a second partition wall 420 surrounding the speaker 430, and/or a flexible part 323 surrounding the first rigid part 321 including the second partition wall 420. It can penetrate. The speaker hole 325 may be connected to the duct 425 provided by the second partition 420. The sound signal emitted from the speaker 430 may be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 425 and the speaker hole 325.

According to one embodiment, the frame 300 may further include a first rigid part 321 and a second rigid part 322 spaced apart from the first rigid part 321. The flexible portion 323 may surround the rigid portions 321 and 322. The first rigid portion 321 may include a second partition wall 420. The first partition 410 may extend from the flexible portion 323 toward the inside of the frame 300. The first partition 410 may be disposed between the rigid parts 321 and 322.

For example, the flexible portion 323 may constitute at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. The first rigid portion 321 and the second rigid portion 322 may be covered by the flexible portion 323 . The first rigid portion 321 and the second rigid portion 322 may contact the inner surface of the flexible portion 323. The first rigid part 321 including the second partition 420 is disposed within the flexible part 323 to prevent the speaker 430 disposed within the flexible part 323 from being damaged by external impact. It can be reduced. The second rigid portion 322 is spaced apart from the first rigid portion 321 within the flexible portion 323, thereby supporting the flexible portion 323 together with the first rigid portion 321. there is. The rigid parts 321 and 322 support the inner surface of the flexible part 323, thereby reducing deformation of the shape of the frame 300 due to external impact.

For example, the first partition 410 may be located within the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 in an area where the rigid portions 321 and 322 are not disposed. The first partition 410 may be a part of the flexible portion 323. The first partition 410 extends from the inner surface of the flexible part 323 toward the inside of the frame 300, thereby separating the first rigid part 321 and the second rigid part 322. . A portion of the soft portion 323 where the first partition 410 is disposed may be supported by a part of the user's body (eg, the inside of an ear). The first partition 410 extending from the flexible part 323 is flexible, so that the soft part 323 on which the first partition 410 is disposed can be in contact with a part of the user's body. When doing so, it may be configured to be deformable according to the shape of the part of the body. Since the flexible part 323 is deformable according to the shape of the part of the body, the flexible part 323 including the first partition 410 is It can provide convenience to users. The first partition 410, which is flexible and thus deformable, may be disposed between the rigid parts 321 and 322 to provide flexibility to the frame 300. The frame 300 receives flexibility from the first partition 410, thereby reducing damage to the frame 300 from external impacts.

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first partition 410 having flexibility in the frame 300, so that when the user of the electronic device 101 wears the electronic device 101, Convenience can be provided and flexibility can be provided to the frame 300. The frame 300 includes a rigid second partition wall 420, thereby protecting the speaker 430 surrounded by the second partition wall 420 from external shock. The frame 300 includes a flexible portion 323 and rigid portions 321 and 322 surrounded by the flexible portion 323, so that the user of the electronic device 101 can use the electronic device 101 ) It provides convenience when worn, and the frame 300 can be configured to maintain its shape.

Figure 4A is a rear view of the enclosure of an example speaker. FIG. 4B is a partially exploded perspective view of a frame of an example electronic device. Figure 4C is a partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device.

Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, the electronic device 101 includes a frame 300 and a speaker 430 (e.g., the speaker module 240 of FIG. 2B and the first speaker module 240-1). , it may include a second speaker module 240-2), a first space S1, a second space S2, and an enclosure 450. The frame 300 may include a first partition 410 and a second partition 420 .

According to one embodiment, the speaker 430 may include a first surface 431 and a second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431. The speaker 430 may further include a third surface 433 connecting the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. The speaker 430 may be configured to output an audio signal through the first surface 431.

For example, although not shown, the diaphragm within the speaker 430 may be configured to vibrate based on the audio signal provided to the speaker 430. By the vibration of the diaphragm, the audio signal may be converted into a sound signal and output through the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. Due to the vibration of the diaphragm, the second surface 432, which is opposite to the first surface 431, has a phase different from the phase of the audio signal output through the first surface 431. It may be configured to output an audio signal. The first surface 431 may be in contact with the duct 425 provided by the second partition wall 420 surrounding the speaker 430. The duct 425 may extend from the first surface 431 to the speaker hole 325 connected to the outside. The audio signal output through the first surface 431 may be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 425 and the speaker hole 325. The user of the electronic device 101 may receive a sound corresponding to the sound signal transmitted externally.

For example, the third surface 433 may extend from the first surface 431 to the second surface 432. The third surface 433 may surround the space between the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. The third surface 433 may provide a space where the diaphragm of the speaker 430 can vibrate. For example, the third surface 433 may be the other surface of the speaker 430 between the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. The third surface 433 may support the speaker 430 so that the shape of the speaker 430 is maintained. The third surface 433 may constitute at least part of the exterior of the speaker 430.

According to one embodiment, the first space S1 may be in contact with the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The first space S1 may extend from the inside of the second partition wall 420 to the inside of the first partition wall 410 . The first space (S1) may be spaced apart from the second space (S2) by the speaker 430. According to one embodiment, the first space S1 may contact a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430.

For example, when the diaphragm in the speaker 430 vibrates, an audio signal may be output to the first surface 431 and the second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431. The second space S2 may be a space where the audio signal output from the first surface 431 is transmitted. The first space S1 may be a space where the audio signal output from the second side 432, which is opposite to the first side 431, is transmitted. The phase of the audio signal output through the second surface 432 may be opposite to the phase of the audio signal output through the first surface 431 due to vibration of the diaphragm within the speaker 430. . As the first space (S1) is spaced apart from the second space (S2), the audio signal output to the second space (S2) through the first side (431) is connected to the second side (432). It can be blocked from the audio signal output to the first space (S1). The electronic device 101 is configured so that the first space (S1) is spaced apart from the second space (S2), so that the audio signal output through the first side (431) and the second side (432) Destructive interference of the audio signal output through can be blocked. The electronic device 101 can improve sound quality corresponding to the sound signal emitted from the first surface 431 by blocking the destructive interference.

For example, the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 may face the second space S2. The second surface 432 of the speaker 430, which is opposite to the first surface 431, may face the first space S1. A portion of the third surface 433 connecting the first surface 431 and the second surface 432 is surrounded by the second partition 420, thereby forming the second space S2 and the second space S2. 1 Space (S1) can be spaced apart. The remaining part of the third surface 433 may be in contact with the first space S1.

For example, the first space S1 may be a space for an audio signal output through the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The first space S1 may be a space for resonance of an audio signal output by vibration of the diaphragm within the speaker 430. The vibration range of the diaphragm may be limited by the audio signal output through the second surface 432 as the frequency of the audio signal output due to vibration of the diaphragm decreases. The first space S1 extends from the inside of the second partition 420 to the inside of the first partition 410, thereby providing additional space for the audio signal output through the second surface 432. can do. The first space (S1) is expanded into the inside of the first partition 410, thereby reducing the limitation of the vibration range of the diaphragm, and the speaker ( 430) can improve the sound quality.

For example, the frame 300 is disposed between the first partition 410 and the second partition 420, and divides the internal space of the first partition 410 and the internal space of the second partition 420. It may further include a through hole 480 for connecting. The first space S1 may extend from the inside of the second partition wall 420 to the inside of the first partition wall 410 through the through hole 480. The first space S1 includes the inner space of the first partition 410, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker 430 due to resonance of the audio signal output from the speaker 430.

According to one embodiment, the second space S2 may be in contact with the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. The second space (S2) may be spaced apart from the first space (S1) by the speaker 430. The second space S2 may be disposed inside the second partition wall 420 . For example, the second space S2 may be a passage connected from the first surface 431 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the second space S2 may be an internal space of the duct 425 provided by the first partition 410 and the speaker hole 325 connected to the duct 425. For example, the second space S2 may be defined as a space surrounded by the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 and the second partition 420. For example, the second space S2 may be a space in which a sound wave is generated from air vibrating due to an audio signal output from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. The electronic device 101 includes the second space S2 to provide a path for the audio signal output through the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101. can be provided.

According to one embodiment, the first space S1 may include an air adsorbent to form a back volume of the first space S1. For example, the first space S1 may include at least one of zeolite or activated carbon. The first space (S1) includes the air adsorption material, thereby providing a back volume to the first space (S1), thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker (430) by resonance of the audio signal output from the speaker (430). can be improved.

According to one embodiment, the enclosure 450 may be configured to seal the first space S1. The enclosure 450 includes a flexible region 451 disposed on the first partition 410, and a second partition extending from the flexible region 451 and disposed on the second partition 420, thereby forming the second partition of the speaker 430. It may include a rigid region 452 facing two sides 432. Within this document, when an element is referred to as being “on” another element, it may be directly on that other element or there may be intervening elements between them. You must understand that it exists. For example, within this document, “B disposed on A” may refer to “B touching A.” For example, within this document, “B placed on A” may refer to “B faced away from A.” For example, “a soft region disposed on the first barrier rib” may represent a “soft region in contact with the first barrier rib.” For example, “a soft region disposed on the first barrier rib” may represent a “soft region facing the first barrier rib and away from the first barrier rib.”

For example, enclosure 450 may be placed within frame 300. For example, enclosure 450 may be part of frame 300. For example, the enclosure 450 may cover the first space S1. For example, the enclosure 450 may be a sealing member for sealing the first space S1. For example, enclosure 450 may be formed through a double injection process to include a soft region 451 and a rigid region 452 extending from the soft region 451. . For example, the enclosure 450 may be configured such that the flexible region 451 includes a first material, and the rigid region 452 extending from the flexible region 451 includes a second material different from the first material. , may be composed of composite material.

For example, the soft region 451 may contact the first partition 410. For example, the flexible region 451 may extend from the first partition 410 to the rigid region 452. For example, the soft region 451 may be connected to the first partition 410. For example, the ductile region 451 may be deformable by being ductile. The first partition 410 may extend from the flexible portion 323 of the flexible frame 300. The flexible region 451 of the enclosure 450 is disposed on the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 including the first partition 410, so that the flexible portion 323 is a part of the user's body ( As it is deformed by contact with the ear, etc., it may be configured to be deformed together with the first partition 410. The enclosure 450 is configured so that the flexible area 451 is deformed together with the first partition 410, thereby providing convenience to the user when wearing the electronic device 101. The flexible region 451 is deformed together with the first partition 410 when the flexible portion 323 including the first partition 410 is deformed due to an external impact, thereby deforming the frame due to the external impact. (300) Damage can be reduced. The flexible area 451 seals a portion of the first space S1 surrounded by the first partition 410, thereby forming the first space S1 through the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The sound quality of the speaker 430 can be improved by the audio signal output.

For example, the rigid region 452 may contact the second partition wall 420. For example, the rigid region 452 may extend from the second partition 420 to the flexible region 451. For example, the rigid region 452 may be connected to the second partition wall 420. For example, the rigid region 452 can protect the speaker 430 surrounded by the second partition 420 from external shock by having rigidity. The second partition 420 may extend from the first rigid portion 321 of the flexible frame 300. The rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450 is disposed on the first rigid portion 321 of the frame 300 including the second partition 420, thereby comprising: The speaker 430 can be protected from external shock. The rigid area 452 seals a portion of the first space S1 surrounded by the second partition 420, thereby forming the first space S1 through the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The sound quality of the speaker 430 can be improved by the audio signal output.

Although the enclosure 450 has been described as including a flexible region 451 and a rigid region 452, it is not limited thereto. The frame 300 of the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of soft parts that are deformed upon contact with a part of the user's body and a plurality of rigid parts disposed within the soft parts. In order to protect a plurality of electronic components including a speaker 430 in the electronic device 101 from external shock, the electronic device 101 has the plurality of electronic components connected to the plurality of rigidity of the frame 300. It may be configured to be placed in each of the parts. The electronic device 101 includes a plurality of rigid areas corresponding to each of the plurality of rigid parts of the frame 300, and a plurality of soft areas corresponding to each of the plurality of flexible parts of the frame 300. It may include at least one enclosure. The plurality of soft areas, together with the plurality of soft parts of the frame 300, provide convenience to the user of the electronic device 101 when wearing the electronic device 101, and provide convenience to the electronic device 101. It can provide flexibility against external shocks. The plurality of rigid regions, together with the plurality of rigid portions of the frame 300, may protect the plurality of electronic components in the electronic device 101 from external shock.

According to one embodiment, the speaker hole 325 may penetrate the second partition 420. The speaker hole 325 may be connected from the second space S2 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the second space S2 may be a space extending from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to the duct 425 provided by the second partition 420. The speaker hole 325 may penetrate the second partition 420 and the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 surrounding the second partition 420. The speaker hole 325 is connected from the duct 425 to the outside of the electronic device 101, thereby receiving an audio signal output from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 through the duct 425. It can be delivered to the outside of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a vent hole 326. The vent hole 326 may be connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the electronic device 101. The vent hole 326 may include a mesh structure 326a to block foreign substances from entering from the outside. For example, the vent hole 326 is a part of the second partition wall 420 in contact with the first space S1, and the flexible part 323 of the frame 300 surrounding the part of the second partition wall 420. ), it can be connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, although not shown, the vent hole 326 is formed by the first partition 410 in contact with the first space S1 and the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 extending from the first partition 410. By penetrating, it can be connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the electronic device 101.

For example, the mesh structure 326a of the vent hole 326 may contact the inner circumference surface of the vent hole 326. The mesh structure 326a forms an interface between the inside of the frame 300 and the outside of the frame 300, thereby blocking foreign substances from entering the electronic device 101 from outside. According to one embodiment, the vent hole 326 includes a structure including a plurality of fine holes at the interface between the inside of the frame 300 and the outside of the frame 300 instead of the mesh structure 326a. By doing so, it can be configured to block foreign substances flowing in from the outside of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an adhesive member 440 for fixing the enclosure 450 to the frame 300. The adhesive member 440 may be disposed along an edge of the enclosure 450 facing the first partition 410 and the second partition 420 . For example, a portion of the adhesive member 440 may be disposed between the edge of the flexible area 451 of the enclosure 450 and the first partition 410. The remaining part of the adhesive member 440 may be disposed between the edge of the rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450 and the second partition wall 420. The adhesive member 440 may seal the first space S1 by fixing the enclosure 450 to the first partition 410 and the second partition 420 .

According to one embodiment, the rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450 includes a first protrusion ( 452a) may be included. The first protrusion 452a may contact the second surface 432. By including the first protrusion 452a, the rigid area 452 can prevent the speaker 430 from moving as the diaphragm within the speaker 430 vibrates. The first protrusion 452a may be configured to fix the speaker 430 within the second partition 420.

According to one embodiment, the soft area 451 of the enclosure 450 includes a first part 451a facing the first partition 410 and an edge of the first part 451a extending from the first partition 410. ) may include a second part 451b extending toward. The first part 451a is compressed toward the first space S1 as at least a portion of the second part 451b is compressed toward the first space S1 in order to maintain the volume of the first space S1. ) may be configured to be compressed toward the outside of the.

For example, the first portion 451a of the soft region 451 may fall while facing the first partition 410. The second part 451b extending from the first part 451a of the flexible region 451 may be connected to the first partition 410. At least a portion of the second portion 451b may be deformed as the first partition 410 is deformed. When at least a portion of the second part 451b is compressed toward the first space S1 along the first partition 410, the first part 451a extending from the second part 451b is , may be compressed toward the outside of the first space (S1). When at least a portion of the second part 451b is compressed toward the outside of the first space S1 along the first partition 410, the first part extending from the second part 451b ( 451a) may be compressed toward the first space S1. As the parts 451a and 451b of the flexible area 451 are connected to each other, the first partition 410 and/or the flexible part of the frame 300 including the first partition 410 is damaged by external shock. When 323 is deformed, the soft region 451 may be configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1. The soft region 451 is configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1, so that the enclosure 450 flows into the first space S1 through the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The sound quality of the speaker 430 can be maintained by the output audio signal.

Although the soft region 451 has been described as including a first part 451a and a second part 451b, it is not limited thereto. The soft region 451 may include a plurality of parts connected to each other. The soft region 451 is configured such that, when any part of the plurality of parts is compressed toward the first space (S1), another part of the plurality of parts connected to the one part is compressed into the first space (S1). By being configured to be compressed toward the outside of S1), it may be configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1. The electronic device 101 maintains the volume of the first space S1 within a specified range regardless of whether the frame 300 is deformed by external impact and/or contact with a part of the user's body, thereby maintaining the first space S1 within a specified range. The sound quality of the speaker 430 can be maintained by the audio signal output to the space S1.

According to one embodiment, the flexible region 451 of the enclosure 450 may include at least one of silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and elastomer.

According to one embodiment, the soft region 451 of the enclosure 450 may include a second protrusion 451c extending from the second portion 451b toward the first partition 410. The first partition 410 may include a guide groove 410a that accommodates at least a portion of the second protrusion 451c. For example, the second protrusion 451c may contact the first partition 410. At least a portion of the second protrusion 451c is inserted into the guide groove 410a, so that the soft region 451 including the second protrusion 451c is formed by the first partition including the guide groove 410a. It can be combined with (410). The guide groove 410a can seal the first space S1 by accommodating the second protrusion 451c. The guide groove 410a can secure the enclosure 450 to the first partition 410 by accommodating the second protrusion 451c.

According to one embodiment, the second partition 420 may include an inner wall 421 and an outer wall 422 extending from the inner wall 421. The inner wall 421 can accommodate a speaker 430. The outer wall 422 may be in contact with the first partition wall 410. The outer wall 422 may be disposed along the edge of the rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450.

For example, the inner wall 421 is in contact with the speaker 430 and may surround at least a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430. For example, the inner wall 421 may separate the second space S2 and the first space S1 by wrapping at least a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430. For example, the inner wall 421 may include a duct 425 to transmit the audio signal output from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the second space S2 may be a space surrounded by the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 and the inner wall 421 of the second partition 420. The second partition 420 includes the inner wall 421, thereby separating the second space S2 and the first space S1, and communicates through the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. It may be configured to provide a path through which the output audio signal is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101.

For example, the outer wall 422 may be connected to the rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450 to seal the first space S1. For example, the outer wall 422 may provide an additional space between the outer wall 422 and the inner wall 421 in the first space S1. For example, the inner space of the outer wall 422 may be connected to the inner space of the first partition wall 410 through a through hole 480 between the outer wall 422 and the first partition wall 410. For example, the first space S1 may be a space surrounded by the outer wall 422, the first partition 410, the speaker 430, and the enclosure 450. The second partition 420 seals the first space S1 by including the outer wall 422 disposed along the edge of the rigid area 452 of the enclosure 450, and the first space ( Additional space can be provided in S1).

According to one embodiment, the inner wall 421 includes a third part 421a, a fourth part 421b, and a step 421c disposed between the third part 421a and the fourth part 421b. may include. The third part 421a may surround the remaining part of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430 that is in contact with the first space S1. The fourth part 421b may surround the second space S2. The step 421c may support the first surface 431 of the speaker 430.

For example, a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430 may be covered by the third portion 421a. As the portion of the third surface 433 contacts the third portion 421a, the second space S2 may be separated from the first space S1. For example, the fourth part 421b may surround the second space S2 together with the first surface 431 of the speaker 430.

For example, the fourth part 421b may have a structure that protrudes from the third part 421a within the inner wall 421. The step 421c of the inner wall 421 may be disposed between the third part 421a and the fourth part 421b by the protruding third part 421a. The step 421c may contact the edge of the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. By supporting the first surface 431, the step 421c, together with the third portion 421a, can provide a seating space for the speaker 430. The step 421c may separate the second space S2 and the first space S1 by contacting the first surface 431 of the speaker 430.

According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a second space (S2) and a first space (S1) spaced apart from the second space (S2), so that the speaker ( It is possible to provide space for the audio signal output from 430). The electronic device 101 includes an enclosure 450 configured to seal the first space S1, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker 430 by the audio signal output to the space S2. there is. The enclosure 450 provides additional space to the first space S1 and includes a flexible area 451 disposed on the deformable first partition 410, so that it comes into contact with a part of the user's body. Flexibility can be provided to the frame 300 including the first partition 410 that is deformed. The soft area 451 is configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1 surrounded by the soft area 451 and the first partition 410 within a specified range, so that the first space ( The sound quality of the speaker 430 can be maintained by the audio signal output through S1). The enclosure 450 can protect the speaker 430 from external shock by including a rigid area 452 disposed on the second partition 420 surrounding the speaker 430.

5A shows a portion of a frame of an example electronic device. FIG. 5B is a partial cross-sectional view of the exemplary electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 5A. 5C and 5D show a portion of the enclosure of an example speaker.

5A and 5B, the electronic device 101 includes a frame 300, a speaker 430 (e.g., the speaker module 240 of FIG. 2B, the first speaker module 240-1, and the second speaker module 240-1). It may include a speaker module 240-2), a first space S1, a second space S2, and an enclosure 450. The frame 300 may include a first partition 410 and a second partition 420 . The enclosure 450 may include a flexible region 451 and a rigid region 452.

Hereinafter, overlapping information about the components of the electronic device 101 described in FIGS. 4A to 4C will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, the flexible region 451 may surround the rigid region 452. For example, rigid region 452 may overlap a portion of flexible region 451 when viewed from above. For example, the rigid region 452 may be attached to the inner surface of the flexible region 451. By wrapping the flexible region 451 around the rigid region 452, the enclosure 450 can reduce the separation of the rigid region 452 from the flexible region 451.

Referring to FIGS. 5B, 5C, and 5D, the flexible region 451 of the enclosure 450 may include at least one grooved structure 500 (grooved structure or corrugated structure).

For example, referring to FIG. 5B, the soft region 451 is deformed along the first partition 410, which is deformed by external pressure, in order to maintain the volume of the first space S1. 1 A portion disposed on the partition wall 410 may include at least one wrinkle structure 500. The at least one wrinkle structure 500 is such that, when the frame 300 including the first partition 410 is compressed toward the first space S1, the flexible region 451 is formed in the first space S1. It may be configured to bend toward the outside of (S1). The at least one wrinkle structure 500 is such that when the frame 300 including the first partition 410 is compressed toward the outside of the first space S1, the flexible region 451 is It may be configured to be bent toward the first space (S1).

For example, referring to FIG. 5C , the enclosure 450 may include a first wrinkle structure 501 formed in a pattern including an angle (a) in the flexible region 451. The first wrinkle structure 501 includes an angle a, so that the flexible region 451 can be easily bent by external pressure.

For example, referring to FIG. 5D , the enclosure 450 may include a second wrinkle structure 502 formed in a pattern extending in directions parallel to each other in the flexible region 451 . The second wrinkle structure 502 includes the patterns parallel to each other, so that the flexible region 451 can be easily bent by external pressure.

According to the above-described embodiment, the enclosure 450 includes a flexible region 451 surrounding the rigid region 452, thereby reducing separation of the rigid region 452 from the flexible region 451. The soft region 451 includes at least one wrinkle structure 500, thereby reducing changes in the volume of the first space S1 depending on external pressure.

6 shows a portion of an example electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 101 may include a frame 300 and an enclosure 450. The frame 300 includes a first rigid part 321 including a second partition 420, a second rigid part 322 spaced apart from the first rigid part 321, and the first rigid part ( 321) and a flexible part 323 surrounding the second rigid part 322 and including a first partition wall 410. The enclosure 450 may include a flexible region 451 and a rigid region 452.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a flexible printed circuit board 600 within the frame 300. The flexible printed circuit board 600 may extend from the first rigid portion 321 across the flexible portion 323 to the second rigid portion 322 . The flexible area 451 of the enclosure 450 may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board 600 disposed on the first partition 410 of the flexible portion 323.

For example, the first region 601 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be disposed within the first rigid portion 321 including the second partition 420 . The second region 602 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be disposed within the second rigid portion 322 spaced apart from the first rigid portion 321 . The third region 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may extend from the first region 601 to the second region 602. The first region 601 may be attached to the rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450. The third area 603 extending from the first area 601 may be a flexible area 451 of the enclosure 450 disposed on the deformable first partition 410. The third region 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600, together with the rigid region 452 of the enclosure 450, extends from the inside of the second partition 420 to the inside of the first partition 410. The first space extending to (e.g., the first space S1 in FIG. 4C) can be sealed. Since the flexible printed circuit board 600 is flexible, the third region 603 is a flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 that is deformed by contact with a part of the user's body and/or the flexible portion ( By being deformed along the first partition 410 included in 323), convenience can be provided to the user when the user wears the electronic device 101. The first space S1 is sealed by the third area 603, so that speakers (e.g., the speaker module 240 of FIG. 2B, the first speaker module 240-1, The second speaker module 240-2 may provide a space for resonance of the audio signal output from the speaker 430 of FIG. 3B.

According to one embodiment, the rigidity of a portion disposed on the first partition 410 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be lower than the rigidity of the remaining portion of the flexible printed circuit board 600 extending from the portion. there is. For example, the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be a rigid flexible printed circuit board. The first region 601 and the second region 602 of the flexible printed circuit board disposed within the rigid portions 321 and 322 of the frame 300 may have rigidity. The third region 603 extending from the first region 601 to the second region 602 may be flexible. The first region 601 and the second region 602 have rigidity and are disposed within the rigid portions 321 and 322 together with the rigid portions 321 and 322 of the frame 300. Electronic components (eg, speaker 430 in FIG. 3B) can be protected from external shock. The third area 603 is flexible and can provide convenience to the user of the electronic device 101 when the user wears the electronic device 101.

According to the above-described embodiment, a wearable device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a first partition (e.g., the first partition of FIG. 3b) that is deformable due to flexibility. 410)) (partition wall), and a second partition wall that is in contact with the first partition wall and has rigidity (e.g., the second partition wall 420 in FIG. 3B), and is a part of the body of the user of the wearable device. It may include a frame (eg, frame 300 of FIG. 2A) that is supported by and at least a portion of which is deformable according to the shape of the body part. The wearable device includes a first side (e.g., first side 431 in FIG. 4C) and a second side opposite to the first side (e.g., second side 432 in FIG. 4C), A speaker (e.g., the speaker module 240 in FIG. 2B, the first speaker module 240-1, the second speaker module 240-2, and the speaker 430 in FIG. 4C) surrounded by the second partition wall. It can be included. The wearable device may include a first space (eg, first space S1 in FIG. 4C) that is in contact with the second surface and extends from the inside of the second partition to the inside of the first partition. The wearable device includes a soft region (e.g., soft region 451 in FIG. 4A) disposed on the first partition, and the second region of the speaker as it extends from the soft region and is disposed on the second partition. An enclosure (e.g., enclosure 450 in FIG. 4a) comprising a rigid region facing a surface (e.g., rigid region 452 in FIG. 4A) and configured to seal the first space. ) may include. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may provide convenience to the user of the wearable device by including the deformable frame. The wearable device includes the first space for resonance of the audio signal output from the speaker, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker due to the resonance of the audio signal. The wearable device may seal the first space by including the enclosure. The enclosure can provide convenience to users and maintain the volume of the first space within a specified range by including a flexible area disposed on the first partition. The enclosure can protect the speaker surrounded by the second partition from external shock by including a rigid area disposed on the second partition. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the frame includes a first rigid part (e.g., first rigid part 321 in FIG. 3B) including the second partition and a second rigid part (e.g., first rigid part 321 in FIG. 3B) spaced apart from the first rigid part. : Rigid parts including the second rigid part 322 in FIG. 3B (e.g., the rigid parts 321 and 322 in FIG. 3B), and a soft part surrounding the rigid parts (e.g., the flexible part in FIG. 3A) (323)) may further be included. The first partition may extend from the flexible portion toward the inside of the frame and may be disposed between the rigid portions. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the frame supports the frame by including the rigid parts and can reduce damage to electronic components (eg, speakers) disposed within the rigid parts due to external impact. The frame may provide convenience to the user of the wearable device by including the soft portion. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

A wearable device according to an embodiment includes a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., flexible printed circuit board 600 in FIG. 6) within the frame extending from the first rigid portion across the flexible portion to the second rigid portion. It may further include. The flexible area of the enclosure may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board disposed on the first partition (eg, the third area 603 in FIG. 6). According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device includes the flexible printed circuit board, so that a plurality of electronic components inside the frame can be electrically connected to each other through the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible area of the enclosure can simplify the interior of the frame by being part of the flexible printed circuit board. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the rigidity of the portion of the flexible printed circuit board is determined by the remaining portion of the flexible printed circuit board extending from the portion (e.g., the first region 601 and the second region 602 in FIG. 6 ). ) may be lower than the stiffness of According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board may provide convenience to the user of the wearable device by having the rigidity of the portion of the substrate lower than that of the remaining portion. In the flexible printed circuit board, the rigidity of the remaining portion is higher than that of the remaining portion, thereby protecting electronic components disposed on the remaining portion from external shock. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

The wearable device according to one embodiment includes a second space (e.g., the second space S2 in FIG. 4C) that is in contact with the first surface and disposed inside the second partition wall, and penetrates the first partition wall and It may further include a speaker hole (eg, speaker hole 325 in FIG. 3A) connected from the second space to the outside of the wearable device. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may provide a path for an audio signal output through the first side of the speaker by including the speaker hole. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

The wearable device according to one embodiment includes a mesh structure (e.g., mesh structure 326a in FIG. 4B) for blocking foreign substances from entering the first space from the outside, and It may further include a vent hole (eg, vent hole 326 in FIG. 4B) connected to the outside of the wearable device. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device can ventilate the air in the first space by including the vent hole. The vent hole may block foreign substances from entering the first space from the outside by including the mesh structure. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the rigid region extends toward the speaker from an inner surface facing the second surface of the speaker and includes a first protrusion (e.g., first protrusion 452a in FIG. 4A) in contact with the second surface. ))) may be included. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the rigid region includes the first protrusion, thereby blocking the speaker from moving as the diaphragm within the speaker vibrates, and fixing the speaker within the second partition. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the flexible region may surround the rigid region. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the soft region can reduce the separation of the rigid region from the soft region by wrapping the rigid region. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

The wearable device according to one embodiment is disposed along an edge of the enclosure facing the first partition and the second partition, and includes an adhesive member (e.g., an adhesive member 440 in FIG. 4B) for fixing the enclosure to the frame. )) may further be included. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device can seal the first space and fix the enclosure on the first partition and the second partition by including the adhesive member. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the soft region includes a first portion facing the first barrier rib (e.g., the first portion 451a in FIG. 4A) and extending from an edge of the first portion toward the first barrier rib. It may include a second part (eg, the second part 451b in FIG. 4A). The first part may be configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space as at least a portion of the second portion is compressed toward the first space to maintain the volume of the first space. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the flexible region includes the first portion and the second portion configured to be deformed according to deformation of the first partition, thereby maintaining the volume of the first space within a specified range. It can be configured. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the soft region may include a second protrusion (eg, the second protrusion 451c in FIG. 4A) extending from the second portion toward the first partition. The first partition wall may include a guide groove (eg, guide groove 410a in FIG. 4B) that accommodates at least a portion of the protrusion. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device can fix the soft region on the first partition and seal the first space by including the second protrusion and the guide groove. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

The wearable device according to one embodiment may further include the second space in contact with the first surface and disposed inside the second partition. The second partition wall includes an inner wall that accommodates the speaker and is in contact with the second space (e.g., the inner wall 421 in FIG. 4B) and an outer wall that extends from the inner wall and is in contact with the first partition wall (e.g., the outer wall in FIG. 4b) (422)). The outer wall may be disposed along an edge of the rigid region. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the second partition wall includes the inner wall, thereby fixing the speaker and separating the first space and the second space. The second partition wall includes the outer wall, thereby providing additional space to the first space and fixing the rigid region of the enclosure on the first partition wall. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the speaker may further include a third surface (eg, third surface 433 in FIG. 4C) connecting the first surface and the second surface. The first space S1 may contact a portion of the third surface 433. The inner wall includes a third part (e.g., third part 421a in FIG. 4B) surrounding the remaining part of the third surface, and a fourth part (e.g., third part 421a in FIG. 4B) extending from the third part and surrounding the second space. a fourth portion 421b in FIG. 4B), and a step disposed between the third portion and the fourth portion to support the first side of the speaker (e.g., step 421c in FIG. 4B) can do. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the inner wall can separate the first space and the second space by including the third part. The inner wall includes the fourth portion, thereby providing the second space for the audio signal output through the first side of the speaker. By including the step, the inner wall, together with the third part, can provide a seating space for the speaker. The step may secure the speaker by supporting the speaker. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the soft region includes at least one wrinkle structure (e.g., at least one wrinkle structure 500 in FIG. 5B, a first wrinkle structure 501 in FIG. 5C, and a second wrinkle structure in FIG. 5D ( 502)) (grooved structure or corrugated structure) may be included. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the soft area may be configured to provide convenience to a user of the wearable device and maintain a volume of the first space within a specified range by including the at least one wrinkle structure. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the soft region may include at least one of silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and elastomer. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the soft area may provide convenience to the user of the wearable device by including at least one of silicone rubber, TPU, and elastomer. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, a wearable device includes a first partition wall that is flexible and deformable, and a second partition wall that is in contact with the first partition wall and has rigidity, and is supported by a part of the body of the user of the wearable device. and may include a frame that is at least partially deformable according to the shape of the body part. The wearable device includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, and includes a speaker surrounded by the second partition. It can be included. It may include a first space in contact with a portion of the second surface and the third surface, and extending from the inside of the second partition wall to the inside of the first partition wall. The wearable device may include a second space spaced apart from the first space by the speaker, in contact with the first surface, and disposed inside the second partition. The wearable device may include a speaker hole passing through the first partition and connected from the second space to the outside of the wearable device, and a vent hole connected from the first space to the outside of the wearable device. The wearable device includes a soft region disposed on the first partition, and a rigid region extending from the soft region and disposed on the second partition facing the second surface of the speaker, 1 may include an enclosure configured to seal the space. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may provide convenience to the user of the wearable device by including the deformable frame. By including the second space, the wearable device can provide a path for an audio signal output from the speaker to the outside. The wearable device is spaced apart from the second space and includes the first space for resonance of the audio signal output from the speaker, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker due to the resonance of the audio signal. The wearable device may seal the first space by including the enclosure. The enclosure can provide convenience to users and maintain the volume of the first space within a specified range by including a flexible area disposed on the first partition. The enclosure can protect the speaker surrounded by the second partition from external shock by including a rigid area disposed on the second partition. By including the speaker hole, the wearable device can provide a path for an audio signal output through the first side of the speaker. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device can ventilate the air in the first space by including the vent hole. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the frame includes rigid parts including a first rigid part including the second partition and a second rigid part spaced apart from the first rigid part, and a flexible part surrounding the rigid parts. More may be included. The first partition may extend from the flexible portion toward the inside of the frame and may be disposed between the rigid portions. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the frame supports the frame by including the rigid parts and can reduce damage to electronic components (eg, speakers) disposed within the rigid parts due to external impact. The frame may provide convenience to the user of the wearable device by including the soft portion. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

The wearable device according to one embodiment may further include a flexible printed circuit board within the frame extending from the first rigid portion across the flexible portion to the second rigid portion. The flexible area of the enclosure may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board disposed on the first partition. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device includes the flexible printed circuit board, so that a plurality of electronic components inside the frame can be electrically connected to each other through the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible area of the enclosure can simplify the interior of the frame by being part of the flexible printed circuit board. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the soft region may include a first part facing the first partition and a second part extending from an edge of the first part toward the first partition. The first part may be configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space as at least a portion of the second portion is compressed toward the second space in order to maintain the volume of the first space. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the flexible region includes the first portion and the second portion configured to be deformed according to deformation of the first partition, thereby maintaining the volume of the first space within a specified range. It can be configured. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the second partition wall may include an inner wall that accommodates the speaker and is in contact with the second space, and an outer wall that extends from the inner wall and is in contact with the first partition wall. The outer wall may be disposed along an edge of the rigid region. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the second partition wall includes the inner wall, thereby fixing the speaker and separating the first space and the second space. The second partition wall includes the outer wall, thereby providing additional space to the first space and fixing the rigid region of the enclosure on the second partition wall. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the inner wall includes a third part surrounding the remaining part of the third surface, a fourth part extending from the third part and surrounding the second space, and the third part and the fourth part. It may be disposed between parts and include a step for supporting the first surface of the speaker. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the inner wall can separate the first space and the second space by including the third part. The inner wall includes the fourth portion, thereby providing the second space for the audio signal output through the first side of the speaker. By including the step, the inner wall, together with the third part, can provide a seating space for the speaker. The step may secure the speaker by supporting the speaker. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

According to one embodiment, the soft region may include at least one wrinkle structure. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the soft area may be configured to provide convenience to a user of the wearable device and maintain a volume of the first space within a specified range by including the at least one wrinkle structure. The above-mentioned embodiments may have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

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, electronic 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, but 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 element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as 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). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently 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 Store™) 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 identically or similarly to 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.

Claims (22)

In the wearable device 101 (wearable device),
The wearable device includes a first partition wall 410 that has flexibility and is deformable, and a second partition wall 420 that is in contact with the first partition wall 410 and has rigidity. A frame (300) supported by a part of the user's body (101), at least in part deformable according to the shape of the body part;
A speaker 430 including a first surface 431 and a second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431, and surrounded by the second partition 420;
a first space (S1) in contact with the second surface 432 and extending from the inside of the second partition 420 to the inside of the first partition 410; and
A flexible region 451 disposed on the first partition 410, and the second surface of the speaker 430 as extending from the flexible region 451 and disposed on the second partition 420 ( an enclosure 450 comprising a rigid region 452 facing 432) and configured to seal the first space S1; Including,
Wearable device (101).
According to paragraph 1,
The frame 300 is,
Rigid parts 321 and 322 including a first rigid part 321 including the second partition 420 and a second rigid part 322 spaced apart from the first rigid part 321, and It further includes a flexible portion (323) surrounding the rigid portions (321, 322),
The first partition 410 is,
Extending from the flexible portion 323 toward the inside of the frame 300 and disposed between the rigid portions 321 and 322,
Wearable device (101).
According to claim 1 or 2,
a flexible printed circuit board (600) within the frame (300) extending from the first rigid portion (321) across the flexible portion (323) to the second rigid portion (322); It further includes,
The soft region 451 of the enclosure 450 is,
A portion 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 disposed on the first partition 410,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The rigidity of the portion 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 is:
Lower than the rigidity of the remaining parts (601, 602) of the flexible printed circuit board (600) extending from the part,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
a second space S2 in contact with the first surface 431 and disposed inside the second partition wall 420; and
a speaker hole 325 passing through the second partition 420 and connected from the second space S2 to the outside of the wearable device 101; Containing more,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A vent connected from the first space (S1) to the outside of the wearable device (101), including a mesh structure (326a) for blocking foreign substances from entering the first space (S1) from the outside. hole 326 (vent hole); Containing more,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The speaker 430 is,
The rigid region 452 is,
a first protrusion 452a extending from at least a portion of the inner surface facing the second surface 432 of the speaker 430 toward the speaker 430 and contacting the second surface 432; Including,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The soft area 451 is,
Surrounding the rigid region 452,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 8,
an adhesive member 440 disposed along an edge of the enclosure 450 facing the first partition 410 and the second partition 420, and for fixing the enclosure 450 to the frame 300; Containing more,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The soft area 451 is,
a first portion 451a facing the first partition 410; and
It includes a second part (451b) extending from the edge of the first part (451a) toward the first partition 410,
The first part 451a is,
In order to maintain the volume of the first space (S1), at least a portion of the second portion (451b) is configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space (S1) as it is compressed toward the first space (S1). ,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The soft area 451 is,
It includes a second protrusion 451c extending from the second portion 451b toward the first partition 410,
The first partition 410 is,
a guide groove (410a) accommodating at least a portion of the second protrusion (451c); Including,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 11,
a second space S2 in contact with the first surface 431 and disposed inside the second partition wall 420; It further includes,
The second partition 420 is,
an inner wall 421 that accommodates the speaker 430 and is in contact with the second space S2; and
an outer wall 422 extending from the inner wall 421 and in contact with the first partition 410; Including,
The outer wall 422 is,
disposed along the edge of the rigid region 452,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The speaker 430 is,
It further includes a third surface 433 connecting the first surface 431 and the second surface 432,
The first space (S1) is,
Contacting a portion of the third side 433,
The inner wall 421 is,
A third part 421a surrounding the remaining part of the third surface 433, a fourth part 421b extending from the third part 421a and surrounding the second space S2, and the third part 421b extending from the third part 421a and surrounding the second space S2. Disposed between the portion 421a and the fourth portion 421b and comprising a step 421c for supporting the first surface 431 of the speaker 430,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The soft area 451 is,
Containing at least one grooved structure (500; 501; 502) (grooved structure or corrugated structure),
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 1 to 14,
The soft area 451 is,
Containing at least one of silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and elastomer,
Wearable device (101).
In the wearable device 101,
It includes a first partition wall 410 that is flexible and deformable, and a second partition wall 420 that is in contact with the first partition wall 410 and has rigidity, and is attached to a part of the body of the user of the wearable device 101. a frame (300) supported by and at least a portion of which is deformable according to the shape of the body part;
A first surface 431, a second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431, and a third surface 433 connecting the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. a speaker 430 that includes and is surrounded by the second partition 420;
a first space S1 that contacts a portion of the second surface 432 and the third surface 433 and extends from the inside of the second partition 420 to the inside of the first partition 410;
a second space (S2) spaced apart from the first space (S1) by the speaker 430, in contact with the first surface 431, and disposed inside the second partition 420;
a speaker hole 325 connected from the second space S2 to the outside of the wearable device 101;
a vent hole 326 connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the wearable device 101; and
A flexible region 451 disposed on the first partition 410, and the third surface of the speaker 430 ( an enclosure 450 comprising a rigid area 452 facing 433) and configured to seal the first space S1; Including,
Wearable device (101).
According to clause 16,
The frame 300 is,
Rigid parts 321 and 322 including a first rigid part 321 including the second partition 420 and a second rigid part 322 spaced apart from the first rigid part 321, and It further includes a flexible portion (323) surrounding the rigid portions (321, 322),
The first partition 410 is,
Extending from the flexible portion 323 toward the inside of the frame 300 and disposed between the rigid portions 321 and 322,
Wearable device (101).
According to claim 16 or 17,
a flexible printed circuit board (600) within the frame (300) extending from the first rigid portion (321) across the flexible portion (323) to the second rigid portion (322); It further includes,
The soft region 451 of the enclosure 450 is,
A portion 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 disposed on the first partition 410,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 16 to 18,
The soft area 451 is,
a first portion 451a facing the first partition 410; and
It includes a second part (451b) extending from the edge of the first part (451a) toward the first partition 410,
The first part 451a is,
In order to maintain the volume of the first space (S1), at least a portion of the second portion (451b) is configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space (S1) as it is compressed toward the first space (S1). ,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 16 to 19,
The second partition 420 is,
an inner wall 421 that accommodates the speaker 430 and is in contact with the second space S2; and
an outer wall 422 extending from the inner wall 421 and in contact with the first partition 410; Including,
The outer wall 422 is,
disposed along the edge of the rigid region 452,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 16 to 20,
The inner wall 421 is,
A third part 421a surrounding the remaining part of the third surface 433, a fourth part 421b extending from the third part 421a and surrounding the second space S2, and the third part 421b extending from the third part 421a and surrounding the second space S2. Disposed between the portion 421a and the fourth portion 421b and comprising a step 421c for supporting the first surface 431 of the speaker 430,
Wearable device (101).
According to any one of claims 16 to 21,
The soft area 451 is,
Comprising at least one wrinkle structure (500; 501; 502),
Wearable device (101).

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