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- the present disclosure relates generally to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device such as a waterproof electronic device, which has a structure for maintaining the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant.
- an air vent hole is formed to maintain the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant. Without the air vent hole, the waterproof electronic device experiences air expansion and an increase in internal pressure due to external pressure or an external impact, thus deforming a case member.
- an atmospheric pressure sensor may not operate, or a malfunction may occur in view of restoration failure of a vibration diaphragm of a receiver in a low frequency band.
- the air vent hole is formed in an inner housing of the electronic device in order to maintain the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant.
- an opening may be formed at a predetermined position around a battery in the inner housing or at least at a predetermined position of a side surface of the inner housing, so that air may flow between the inside and outside of the electronic device and thus the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device may be maintained constant.
- the air vent hole may be covered by an external cover that covers the inner housing of the electronic device or by a side decoration mounted along the side periphery of the electronic device. Thus, the air vent hole is not exposed outward.
- the air vent hole should be covered by an additional external cover or decoration in the waterproof electronic device.
- the electronic device requires an additional external cover or decoration to prevent outward exposure of the air vent hole.
- the air vent hole may be exposed outward, thereby making the outward looks of the electronic device less attractive.
- an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device such as a waterproof electronic device, which has a structure for maintaining the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant.
- an electronic device in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electronic device.
- the electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing in a first direction, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding at least a part of a space between the first surface and the second surface, an opening formed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface, a first channel extended from the opening, a second channel connected to at least a part of the first channel and extended to an inner space of the housing, an audio mounted inside the housing and connected to the opening through the first channel, for audio communication, a first member inserted into the first channel, for tightly sealing the audio, and a second member inserted into the second channel, for allowing introduction and discharge of air into and from the inner space of the housing, and restricting introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the inner space of the housing.
- an electronic device in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, includes an outer housing including a first surface facing in a first direction, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding at least a part of a space between the first surface and the second surface, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, an opening formed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the outer housing, a first channel part extended from the opening, between the outer housing and the inner housing, circuitry mounted inside the inner housing, a second channel part provided in the inner housing, connected to the opening through the first channel part, and including a first channel extended from the opening directly to the circuitry through the first channel part, and a second channel provided in the vicinity of the first channel, extended to the opening through a connection space of at least a part of the first channel part, and extended to an inner space of the inner housing, and a stacked member unit mounted inside the first channel part, for sealing the first channel part and restricting introduction and discharge of water or
- FIG. 1A illustrates the front surface and four side surfaces of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 1B illustrates the rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 1D illustrates components arranged on at least one side surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from one direction;
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from another direction;
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a shape-matching hole and a functional hole, respectively in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5B illustrates a partial plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5C illustrates a partial perspective view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5D illustrates a sectional view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5E illustrates a channel unit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a stacked member unit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of an electronic device, illustrating a connection state between an opening and circuitry in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 7B illustrates a partial enlarged view of a connection state between an opening and circuitry in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 8A illustrates a sectional view of an electronic device, illustrating a connection state between an opening and the inside of a housing in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 8B illustrates a partial enlarged view of a connection state between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 9A illustrates a speaker mounted on the rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 9B illustrates a sectional view of connection between the inside and outside of a housing through an opening for a speaker in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 10A illustrates a receiver mounted on the front surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 10B illustrates a sectional view of connection between the inside and outside of a housing through an opening for a receiver in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 11 illustrates a sectional view of an opening for an ear jack device in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12 illustrates a sectional view of an opening for a connector in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 13A illustrates a sectional view of an opening for a camera in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 13B illustrates an enlarged sectional view of a second channel in an opening for a camera in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 14 illustrates a sectional view of an opening for an illuminator in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 15 illustrates an opening for an infrared data association (IrDA) device in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 16 illustrates a block diagram of a network environment including an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 1A through 17 discussed below, and the various embodiments used to describe the principles of the present disclosure in this patent document are by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any way to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of the present disclosure may be implemented in any suitably arranged electronic device.
- the term ‘have’, ‘may have’, ‘include’, or ‘may include’ signifies the presence of a specific feature (for example, number, function, operation, or component such as part), not excluding the presence of one or more other features.
- the term ‘A or B’, ‘at least one of A or/and B’, or ‘one or more of A or/and B’ may cover all possible combinations of enumerated items.
- ‘A or B’, ‘at least one of A and B’, or ‘at least one of A or B’ may represent all of the cases of (1) inclusion of at least one A, (2) inclusion of at least one B, and (3) inclusion of at least one A and at least one B.
- first or ‘second’ may modify the names of various components irrespective of sequence and/or importance, not limiting the components. These expressions are used to distinguish one component from another component.
- UE user equipment
- second UE may indicate different UEs irrespective of sequence or importance.
- a first component may be referred to as a second component and vice versa without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
- a component for example, a first component
- another component for example, a second component
- the one component is connected to the other component directly or through any other component (for example, a third component).
- a component for example, a first component
- another component for example, a second component
- there is no other component for example, a third component
- a processor configured to execute A, B, and C may mean a dedicated processor (for example, an embedded processor) for performing the corresponding operations or a generic-purpose processor (for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) for performing the operations.
- a dedicated processor for example, an embedded processor
- a generic-purpose processor for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)
- An electronic device may be at least one of, for example, a smartphone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, an personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical equipment, a camera, or a wearable device.
- a smartphone a tablet personal computer (PC)
- a mobile phone a video phone
- an e-book reader a desktop PC
- laptop PC a netbook computer
- workstation a server
- PDA personal digital assistant
- PMP portable multimedia player
- MP3 player MP3 player
- the wearable device may be at least one of an accessory type (for example, a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an ankle bracelet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or a head-mounted device (HMD)), a fabric or clothes type (for example, electronic clothes), a body-attached type (for example, a skin pad or a tattoo), or an implantable type (for example, an implantable circuit).
- an accessory type for example, a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an ankle bracelet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or a head-mounted device (HMD)
- a fabric or clothes type for example, electronic clothes
- a body-attached type for example, a skin pad or a tattoo
- an implantable type for example, an implantable circuit
- an electronic device may be a home appliance.
- the home appliance may be at least one of, for example, a television (TV), a digital versatile disk (DVD) player, an audio player, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, an oven, a microwave oven, a washer, an air purifier, a set-top box, a home automation control panel, a security control panel, a TV box (for example, Samsung HomeSyncTM, Apple TVTM, Google TVTM, or the like), a game console (for example, XboxTM, PlayStationTM, or the like), an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, or an electronic picture frame.
- TV television
- DVD digital versatile disk
- an electronic device may be at least one of a medical device (for example, a portable medical meter such as a blood glucose meter, a heart rate meter, a blood pressure meter, or a body temperature meter, a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) device, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, a computed tomography (CT) device, an imaging device, an ultrasonic device, or the like), a navigation device, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), an event data recorder (EDR), a flight data recorder (FDR), an automotive infotainment device, a naval electronic device (for example, a naval navigation device, a gyrocompass, or the like), an avionic electronic device, a security device, an in-vehicle head unit, an industrial or consumer robot, an automatic teller machine (ATM) in a financial facility, a point of sales (POS) device in a shop, or an Internet of things (IoT) device (for example,
- a medical device
- an electronic device may be at least one of furniture, part of a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and various measuring devices (for example, water, electricity, gas or electro-magnetic wave measuring devices).
- an electronic device may be one or a combination of two or more of the foregoing devices.
- an electronic device may be a flexible electronic device.
- an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the foregoing devices and covers a new electronic device produced along with technology development.
- FIG. 1A illustrates the front surface and four side surfaces 202 c of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1B illustrates the rear surface of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1C is a perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1D illustrates components arranged on at least one side surface 202 c of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may include a housing 201 , a display 210 , input devices 203 e , 203 f , 203 g , 203 h , and 203 m that operate in various schemes, a channel unit, circuitry, antenna 270 and 280 , and a stacked member unit 10 .
- the housing 201 may include outer housings 201 a and 201 c , and an inner housing 201 b .
- the housing 201 may be configured by integrating the outer housings 201 a and 201 c and the internal housing 201 b into a single unit.
- the first and second outer housings 201 a and 201 c and the internal housing 201 b may be separately configured and engaged with each other in the housing 201 .
- the outer housing 201 a and 201 c may include a first surface 202 a , a second surface 202 b , and the side surfaces 202 c .
- the inner housing 201 b may be mounted inside the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and function to support a circuit board or circuitry provided inside the outer housing 201 a and 201 c .
- the first surface 202 a of the outer housings 201 a and 201 c is a surface facing in a first direction
- the second surface 202 b of the outer housings 201 a and 201 c is a surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction
- the side surfaces 202 c of the outer housings 201 a and 201 c are surfaces surrounding at least a part of a space between the first surface 202 a and the second surface 202 b in the electronic device 200 .
- the display 210 may be provided on at least one of the first or second surface 202 a or 202 b of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , for displaying a screen. That is, the display 210 may be disposed on one surface of the outer housing 201 a , for example, the first surface 202 a . The display 210 may occupy the entirety or part of the first surface 202 a .
- the opposite surface of the surface of the outer housings 201 a and 201 c on which the display 210 is mounted may be provided to cover a battery for supplying power to the electronic device 200 , mounted in a space defined in the inner housing 201 b , from above the inner housing 201 b .
- Various circuitry such as a camera device 203 c , a speaker 203 l , an illuminator 203 d , and the input devices 203 e , 203 f , 203 g , 203 h , and 203 m may be arranged in the first surface 202 a , the second surface 202 b , or the side surfaces 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , specifically inside the inner housing 201 b .
- a connector for connecting the electronic device 200 to an external device, the antenna 270 and 280 , and the battery may be arranged inside the inner housing 201 b.
- the display 210 may be mounted on the front surface of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , and configured to realize a touch input or proximity input of an object and display an image according to a user environment.
- the display 210 may be formed by stacking a display panel for displaying a screen on one surface of a touch panel, the touch panel, and a window glass at the outermost position. While the display 210 is provided on the first surface 202 a of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c in an embodiment of the present disclosure, by way of example, many variations or modifications may be made according to settings of the electronic device 200 . Thus, the display 210 may be provided on the second surface 202 b or both the first and second surfaces 202 a and 202 b of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c.
- the display 210 which forms or is mounted on the first surface 202 a of the outer housings 201 a and 201 c , may be configured by stacking a touch panel, a display unit, and so on, and display an input received through an object having electric charge such as a hand, or circuitry such as a digitizer pen or a stylus pen, and an output corresponding to the input.
- the display 210 may receive continuous movement of one touch as an input, from among at least one touch.
- ‘touch’ includes non-contact, for example, proximity, not limited to direct contact of a user's body or circuitry such as a stylus pen.
- a gap detectable by the display 210 may be changed according to the performance or structure of the electronic device 200 .
- FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from one direction
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from another direction.
- various circuitry may be mounted in the electronic device 200 , for example, the inner housing 201 b .
- the display 210 , a bracket 230 , and a circuit board 240 may be mounted in the inner housing 201 b .
- One or more antenna s 270 and 280 of various types may be mounted for transmission and reception of the electronic device 200 .
- Circuitry including a camera, the speaker 203 l , a microphone 203 n , the physical buttons 203 e , 203 f , 203 g , and 203 h , a service light 203 d , an ear jack device 203 k , a connector 203 j , the input member 203 m such as a stylus pen, and so on may be mounted inside the housing 201 in such a manner that the circuitry may be exposed outward from the housing 201 or connectable to the outside of the electronic device 200 .
- circuitry may be at least one of the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l , the camera device 203 c , the connector 203 j connected to an external device, the buttons 203 e , 203 f , 203 g , and 203 h for applying an input, and the illuminator 203 d for emitting light.
- openings 103 a to 103 p are formed on the first surface 202 a , the second surface 202 b , or the side surfaces 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , so that circuitry arranged inside the inner housing 201 b or between the inner housing 201 b and the outer housing 201 a and 201 c may be recognized from the outside or exposed outward (refer to FIGS. 1A to 1D ).
- the openings 103 a to 103 p may be formed at least one of the first surface 202 a , the second surface 202 b , or the side surfaces 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , at positions corresponding to the positions of the circuitry. Covers may be separately provided to cover the openings 103 a to 103 p or the circuitry exposed through the openings 103 a to 103 p.
- the display 210 is mounted on the first surface 202 a of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , the front camera device 203 c , the service light 203 d , the speaker 203 l , the microphone 203 n , the main button 203 e , and so on may be provided around the display 210 .
- the various openings 103 a to 103 p may be formed in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , inclusive of an opening for exposing a front camera (corresponding to the camera device 203 c ) and an opening for exposing the service light 203 d (corresponding to the illuminator 203 d ) around the display 210 on the first surface 202 a of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , and an opening for exposing the speaker 203 l (corresponding to the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l ), an opening for exposing the microphone 203 n (corresponding to the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l ), and an opening for exposing the main button (corresponding to an input member) in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c.
- a rear camera 203 o , a light 203 p , and an additional button may be provided on the second surface 202 b of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c .
- the opening 103 o for exposing the rear camera 203 o (corresponding to the camera device 203 c ), the opening 103 p for exposing the light 203 p (corresponding to the illuminator 203 d ), and an opening for the additional button (not shown) may be formed on the second surface 202 b of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c.
- the power button 203 f , the up and down buttons 203 g and 203 h , the connector 203 j for connection to an external input port, the ear jack device 203 k for connection to a jack such as an earphone, and the input member 203 m such as a stylus pen may be provided on the side surfaces 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c .
- the openings 103 g and 103 h for mounting the up and down buttons 203 g and 203 h , the opening 103 j for the connector 203 j , the opening 103 k for the ear jack device 203 k , and the opening 103 m for attaching and detaching the input member 203 m may be formed on the side surfaces 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a shape-matching hole and a functional hole, respectively in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the openings 103 a to 103 p may be classified into at least one type of shape-matching hole and functional hole.
- Opening type Shape-matching hole (refer to FIG. 4A) Functional hole (refer to FIG. 4B) Generation An opening 103 for The openings for the audio device purpose mounting circuitry m in the housing 203b, 203n, and 203l, the opening for the 201.
- the opening 103 is a hole to be camera 203c, the opening for the ear jack considered in the design stage to device 203k, the opening for the input mount the circuitry m in the opening member 203m such as a stylus pen, and 103. the opening for the connector 203j.
- These openings are holes for connection to the outside.
- an opening 103 may be formed to mount circuitry m in the housing 201 , specifically the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , or to connect circuitry m mounted inside the outer housing 201 a and 201 c to the outside.
- the openings may be classified into shape-matching holes (see FIG. 4A ) into which the circuitry m are fit and functional holes (see FIG. 4B ) to which circuitry m provided inside the inner housing 201 b are connected through an additional channel unit.
- a shape-matching hole may be formed in a similar circumferential size to that of an opening so that circuitry m may be mounted in the opening.
- the shape-matching hole is formed to be larger than the circuitry m by a predetermined size so that the shape-matching hole may have a gap to overcome some error that may be generated in the process of the circuitry m or the shape-matching hole. That is, the size of an opening in which circuitry m is mounted is designed to be large relative to the size of the circuitry m, with a predetermined gap between the opening and the circuitry m. For example, if the size of the circuitry m is ‘B’, the gap may be set to ⁇ 0.05 mm.
- the gap is ⁇ 0.05 mm.
- the maximum size of the circuitry m may be ‘B+0.05 mm’, and the minimum size of the opening 103 may be ‘A ⁇ 0.05 mm’.
- circuitry m including the illuminator 203 d such as a service light, the camera device 203 c such as a camera, or the display 210 are mounted in openings 103 .
- the openings 103 in which the circuitry m are mounted may be referred to as shape-matching holes or openings.
- a functional hole may be an opening for circuitry m mounted inside the inner housing 201 b , for example, an opening for connecting circuitry m such as the speaker 203 l or the microphone 203 n mounted inside the inner housing 201 b , an opening for the ear jack device 203 k , an opening for the input member 203 m such as a stylus pen, or an opening for the connector 203 j .
- These openings 103 may be referred to as functional holes or openings.
- FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5B is a partial plan view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5C illustrates a partial perspective view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5B is a partial plan view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present
- FIG. 5D illustrates a sectional view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5E illustrates the channel unit in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the housing 201 may include a channel unit through which an opening 103 is connected to circuitry.
- the channel unit may be divided into a first channel part 1 CHP and a second channel part 2 CHP.
- the first channel part 1 CHP may be provided between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b.
- a part of the first channel part 1 CHP may be connected directly to the opening 103 , and the other part of the first channel part 1 CHP may be connected to the part of the first channel part 1 CHP.
- the first channel part 1 CHP may or may not be provided between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b .
- the later-described second channel part 2 CHP may be provided without the first channel part 1 CHP.
- the second channel part 2 CHP may be provided in the inner housing 201 b , and connect an opening to the inside of the housing 201 .
- the second channel part 2 CHP may include a first channel 1 CH and a second channel 2 CH.
- the first channel 1 CH connects circuitry mounted inside the inner housing 201 b directly to an opening 103 .
- the first channel 1 CH may extend from the opening 103 to the circuitry. If the first channel part 1 CHP is provided between the inner housing 201 b and the outer housing 201 a and 201 c as in the present disclosure, the first channel 1 CH may extend to be connected directly to the opening 103 through the first channel part 1 CHP between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b.
- the second channel 2 CH is adjacent to the first channel 1 CH, and connected to the inner space of the housing 201 , in connection to at least a part of the first channel 1 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH may, in the vicinity of the first channel 1 CH, extend to the opening 103 and to the inner space of the housing 201 , through a connection space CS of at least a part of the first channel part 1 CHP.
- the first channel 1 CH may be a channel that connects the opening 103 directly to the circuitry.
- the circuitry may be connected to the opening 103 a .
- the second channel 2 CH is a channel configured to connect the opening 103 to the inside of the housing 201 .
- the opening 103 is connected to the inside of the housing 201 through the connection space CS. Therefore, although the second channel 2 CH is not seen from the outside, the second channel 2 CH is adjacent to the first channel 1 CH and connected to the opening 103 and the first channel 1 CH through the connection space CS in an internal structure.
- the channel structure may be shaped into ‘ ’.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the stacked member unit 10 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be mounted between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b , for example, inside the first channel part 1 CHP, sealing the first channel part 1 CHP and restricting introduction of foreign materials such as water or moisture except for gas into the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 may include a sealing member 11 disposed around an opening 103 , sealing between the opening 103 and the channel unit, and a foreign-material blocking member 12 for restricting introduction of foreign materials such as water or moisture except for gas into the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 is configured by stacking a plurality of later-described members between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b , thus sealing a space between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b , and restricting introduction of foreign materials such as moisture or dust into the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH.
- the sealing member 11 is disposed around an opening 103 of the housing 201 , thus blocking introduction of foreign materials into the opening 103 .
- the sealing member 11 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be disposed in the first channel part 1 CHP between the outer housing 201 a and 201 c and the inner housing 201 b inside the opening 103 so as to block introduction of moisture or a foreign material into the opening 103 from the outside of the first channel part 1 CHP.
- the sealing member 11 may include a sealing body 11 a , a first hole 11 b , a second hole 11 c , and a sealing engagement surface 11 d.
- the sealing body 11 a may be mounted to an inner side surface of the housing 201 from the rear surface of the opening 103 .
- the first hole 11 b , the second hole 11 c , and the sealing engagement surface 11 d around the first and second holes 11 b and 11 c may be formed on the sealing body 11 a.
- the first hole 11 b may be formed on the sealing body 11 a in correspondence with the first channel 1 CH.
- the opening 103 may be connected to the first channel 1 CH through the first hole 11 b.
- the second hole 11 c may be formed in the vicinity of the first hole 11 b on the sealing body 11 a , in correspondence with the second channel 2 CH. Thus, the second hole 11 c may be connected to the second channel 2 CH.
- the sealing engagement surface 11 d may protrude toward an inner surface of the opening 103 , closely contacting the inner side surface of the housing 201 .
- the connection space CS in which the sealing engagement surface 11 d is open is formed between the first hole 11 b and the second hole 11 c . Therefore, when the sealing member 11 is brought into close contact with the inside of the housing 201 from the rear surface of the opening 103 , the CS, the second hole 11 c , and the second channel 2 CH are connected in the opening 103 .
- the sealing engagement surface 11 d may be shaped into “ ” or an oval around the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH adjacent to the first channel 1 CH, so that the connection space CS may be formed between the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH.
- the sealing member 11 may be formed of a sealing material with a predetermined elasticity, such as rubber or urethane.
- the foreign-material blocking member 12 may be provided inside the sealing member 11 , to seal the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH between the sealing member 11 and the inner housing 201 b , allowing introduction and discharge of air and restricting introduction and discharge of water or moisture.
- the foreign-material blocking member 12 may include a first member 12 a and a second member 12 b.
- the first member 12 a may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first channel 1 CH between the sealing member 11 and the inner housing 201 b , to tightly seal circuitry, for example, the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l . If the circuitry is the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l , the first member 12 a has only to transfer vibrations of sound. Thus, the first member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture as well as air.
- the first member 12 a may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture.
- the second member 12 b may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second channel 2 CH between the sealing member 11 and the inner housing 201 b , to allow introduction and discharge of air into and from the inside of the housing but restrict introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the inside of the housing.
- the first member 12 a and the second member 12 b may be formed of the same material.
- the second member 12 b may also be formed of the same first material. If the first member 12 a and the second member 12 b are formed of the same material, the first member 12 a and the second member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the inside of the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the first channel 1 CH and the second channel 2 CH.
- the first member 12 a and the second member 12 b may be formed of different materials.
- the second member 12 b may be formed of a second material different from the first material. If the first member 12 a and the second member 12 b are formed of different materials, the first member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of air and water or moisture into and from the first channel 1 CH, as described before.
- the second member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2 CH.
- the foreign-material restricting member 12 that is, the first and second members 12 a and 12 b may be formed of a Gore Tex® material.
- the material may be the same Gore Tex® material.
- the first and second members 12 a and 12 b are formed of different materials, the first member 12 a may be formed of a first Gore Tex® material and the second member 12 b may be formed of a second Gore Tex® material.
- Materials for adhesion between the sealing member 11 and the foreign-material blocking member 12 may be provided between the sealing member 11 and the foreign-material blocking member 12 .
- a first adhesion member 14 and a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) member 13 may further be stacked between the sealing member 11 and the foreign-material blocking member 12 .
- a second adhesion member 15 may be stacked to attach the foreign-material blocking member 12 around the first and second channels 1 CH and 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 may include the sealing member 11 , the first adhesion member 14 , the PET member 13 , the foreign-material blocking member 12 , and the second adhesion member 15 , which are sequentially stacked from the opening 103 toward the inside of the housing 201 .
- the structure of the stacked member unit 10 or the housing 201 is not limited to the above-described structure.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed only at the side of the second channel 2 CH, or may include only the foreign-material blocking member 12 without the sealing member 11 .
- the housing 201 is formed by engaging the inner housing 201 b with the outer housings 201 a and 201 c , by way of example, various variations and modifications may be made, for example, the outer housings 201 a and 201 c may be connected directly to circuitry.
- FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of the electronic device 200 , illustrating a connection state from an opening 103 to circuitry in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7B illustrates a partial enlarged view of the connection state from the opening 103 to the module in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the circuitry may be connected directly to the outside. That is, the first channel 1 CH may be connected directly to the opening 103 .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed between the first channel 1 CH and the opening 103 , to thereby seal the first channel 1 CH and the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l inside the first channel 1 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 may restrict introduction and discharge of air, and water or moisture.
- the stacked member unit 10 may restrict introduction and discharge of water or moisture, while allowing introduction and discharge of air.
- FIG. 8A illustrates a sectional view of the electronic device 200 , illustrating a connection state from an opening 103 to the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 8B illustrates a partial enlarged view of the connection state from the opening 103 to the inside of the housing 201 in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the inside of the housing 201 may be connected to an opening 103 through the second channel 2 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH may appear to be covered by the housing 201 .
- the second channel 2 CH is not viewable from the outside by a user.
- air may be introduced and discharged to and from the inside of the housing 201 .
- the outside of the electronic device 200 may be connected to the inside of the housing 201 through the second channel 2 CH and the connection space CS. Further, the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed between the second channel 2 CH and the inside of the housing 201 .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be configured to restrict introduction and discharge of water or moisture, while allowing introduction and discharge of air. Thus, air may be introduced and discharged into and from the inside of the housing 201 , while introduction and discharge of water or moisture is restricted. As a consequence, the difference between an internal atmospheric pressure and an ambient atmospheric pressure constant in the housing 201 may be maintained constant. That is, the second channel 2 CH may function as an air vent.
- An opening 103 especially an opening 103 with the second channel 2 CH may be applied as openings for other circuitry than the audio device 203 b , 203 n , and 203 l in various embodiments, and these embodiments may be implemented using the afore-described structure, shape, or configuration.
- FIG. 9A illustrates a speaker mounted on the rear surface of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 9B is a sectional view of connection between the inside and outside of the hosing 201 through an opening for a speaker in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the outer housing 201 a and 201 c may have an opening 103 that may be connected to the speaker 203 l .
- the opening 103 for the speaker 203 l may be a functional opening or functional hole, as described before. That is, the opening 103 for the speaker 203 l may be a functional hole for transferring a sound of the speaker 203 l mounted inside the inner housing 201 b to the outside according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the speaker 203 l may be configured to be connected directly to the outside through the first channel 1 CH and the opening 103 .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be installed directly on the front surface of the first channel 1 CH, that is, on the front surface of the speaker 203 l according to an embodiment.
- the first member 12 a may be disposed on the front surface of the speaker 203 l , and the sealing member 11 , the PET member, and the first adhesion member for engaging them may be stacked on the front surface of the first member 12 a .
- the first member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture as well as air, or a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture, thus transferring sounds to the outside and preventing introduction of foreign materials into the first channel 1 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH through which the inside of the housing 201 is connected to the outside of the housing 201 is not exposed outward, the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the opening 103 through the connection space CS, thus connecting the inside of the inner housing 201 b to the outside of the inner housing 201 b .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed on the front surface of the second channel 2 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture.
- the second channel 2 CH may connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 , without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- FIG. 10A illustrates a view illustrating the receiver 203 b mounted on the front surface of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 10B is a sectional view of the electronic device 200 , illustrating connection between the inside and outside of the housing 201 through the opening 103 b for the receiver 203 b according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the receiver 203 b for transmitting and receiving sounds may be disposed in the vicinity of the display 210 in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , particularly in the electronic device 200 , and the opening 103 b for connecting the receiver 201 b to the outside may be provided in the outer housing 201 a such as a front case disposed on the front surface of the electronic device 200 .
- the opening 103 b for the receiver 201 b may be a functional opening or functional hole. That is, the opening 103 b may be a functional hole for transferring sounds from the receiver 203 b mounted inside the inner housing 201 b to the outside according to an embodiment.
- the receiver 203 b is configured to be directly connected to the outside through the first channel 1 CH and the opening 103 b.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be installed directly on the front surface of the first channel 1 CH, that is, on the front surface of the receiver 203 b according to the embodiment.
- the first member 12 a may be disposed on the front surface of the receiver 203 b , and the sealing member 11 , the PET member, and the first adhesion member for engaging them may be stacked on the front surface of the first member 12 a .
- the first member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture as well as air, or a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture, thus transferring sounds to the outside and preventing introduction of foreign materials into the first channel 1 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH through which the inside of the housing 201 is connected to the outside of the housing 201 is adjacent to the first channel 1 CH and is not exposed outward, the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the opening 103 b through the connection space CS, thus connecting the inside of the inner housing 201 b to the outside of the inner housing 201 b .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed on the front surface of the second channel 2 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture.
- the second channel 2 CH may connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates a sectional view of the opening 103 k for the ear jack device 203 k in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the ear jack device 203 k connected to an external audio device such as an earphone or a speaker may be disposed in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , particularly the electronic device 200 .
- the ear jack device 203 k may be connected to the external audio device through the opening 103 k formed on a side surface 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c .
- the opening 103 for the ear jack device 203 k may be a functional opening or functional hole. That is, the opening 103 k may be a functional hole through which the ear jack device 203 k mounted in the inner housing 201 b may be connected to an external device, for example, an ear jack or a speaker jack.
- the ear jack device 203 k may be mounted directly inside the first channel 1 CH connected to the opening 103 k , and may be configured to be connected directly to the outside through the opening 103 k.
- the second channel 2 CH that connects the inside and outside of the housing 201 may be connected to the opening 103 k through the connection space CS, although the second channel 2 CH is not exposed outward, in the vicinity of the first channel 1 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be installed on the front surfaces of the first and second channels 1 CH and 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be open at a position corresponding to the first channel 1 CH so that the ear jack device 203 k inside the first channel 1 CH may be connected to an external device.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be configured to allow an ear jack to be inserted into the first channel 1 CH and restrict introduction and discharge of air and water or moisture into the first channel 1 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH is connected to the opening 103 k through the connection space CS.
- the stacked member unit 10 specifically the second member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2 CH. Therefore, as the second channel 2 CH is provided using the opening 103 k for the ear jack device 203 k in the housing 201 , the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the opening 103 k for the ear jack device 203 k without being exposed outward, and connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates a sectional view of the opening 103 j for the connector 203 j in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the connector 203 j may be disposed in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , particularly in the electronic device 200 , for electrical connection to an external port, for example, a charging port, or a port that connects the connector 203 j to another electronic device 200 .
- the connector 203 j may be connected through the opening 103 j formed on a side surface 202 c of the outer housing 201 a and 201 c .
- the opening 103 j for the connector 203 j may be a functional opening or functional hole. That is, the opening 103 j may be a functional hole through which the connector 203 j mounted in the inner housing 201 b may be connected to an external device, for example, a charging port or an external device connection port.
- the connector 203 j may be mounted directly inside the first channel 1 CH connected to the opening 103 j , and may be configured to be connected directly to an external port inserted into the opening 103 j.
- the second channel 2 CH that connects the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 is not exposed outward in the vicinity of the first channel 1 CH, the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the opening 103 j through the connection space CS, thus connecting the inside of the inner housing 201 b to the outside of the inner housing 201 b.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be installed on the front surfaces of the first and second channels 1 CH and 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be open at a position corresponding to the first channel 1 CH so that the connector 203 j inside the first channel 1 CH may be connected to an external device.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be configured to allow an external port to be inserted into the first channel 1 CH and restrict introduction and discharge of air and water or moisture into the first channel 1 CH.
- the second channel 2 CH is connected to the opening 103 j through the connection space CS.
- the stacked member unit 10 specifically the second member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2 CH. Therefore, as the second channel 2 CH is provided using the opening 103 j for the connector 203 j in the housing 201 , the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the connector 203 j through the opening 103 j , and connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed outward so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- FIG. 13A illustrates a sectional view of the opening 103 c for the camera device 203 c in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 13B is an enlarged sectional view of the second channel 2 CH in the opening 103 c for the camera device 203 c in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the opening 103 c or mounting the camera device 203 c in it may be provided in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , particularly the electronic device 200 .
- the camera device 203 c may be mounted in the opening 103 c , directly exposed from the opening 103 c to capture an external object.
- the opening 103 c for the camera device 203 c may be a shape-matching opening or shape-matching hole.
- the camera device 203 c may be mounted directly in the opening 103 c .
- a camera window CW may be provided in the opening 103 c so that the camera device 203 c may be directly exposed outward.
- the camera device 203 c may be mounted in the first channel 1 CH inward from the opening 103 c , and the transparent camera window CW for covering the camera device 203 c may cover the opening 103 c . Therefore, when the camera device 203 c , specifically the camera window CW is mounted in the opening 103 c , the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the camera device 203 c using a gap between the camera window CW and the opening 103 k .
- the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the camera device 203 c through the opening 103 c , and connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed on the front surface of the second channel 2 CH connected to the inside of the housing 201 using the gap between the camera window CW and the opening 103 c .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 according to the embodiment may include the sealing member 11 and the second member 12 b on the front surface of the second channel 2 CH. Therefore, although the inside and outside of the housing 201 are connected so that air may be introduced and discharged between the inside and outside of the housing 201 using the gap and the second channel 2 CH, introduction and discharge of foreign materials such as moisture or dust may be restricted.
- the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the camera device 203 c through the opening 103 c , and connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- FIG. 14 illustrates a sectional view of the opening 103 d for the illuminator 203 d in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the opening 103 d for mounting the illuminator 203 d such as the service light 203 d may be provided in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , particularly in the electronic device 200 .
- the illuminator 203 d may be mounted directly inside the opening 103 d so that light emitted from the illuminator 203 d mounted in the housing 201 may be viewed from the outside.
- the opening 103 d for the illuminator 203 d may be a shape-matching opening or shape-matching hole.
- the illuminator 203 d may be mounted directly inside the opening 103 d .
- a decoration may be provided between the opening 103 d and the illuminator 203 d to mount the illuminator 203 d and render the design sophisticated.
- the illuminator 203 d may be mounted in the first channel 1 CH inward from the opening 103 d , between the opening 103 d and the decoration.
- the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the illuminator 203 d using a gap between the decoration and the opening 103 d . Therefore, the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the outside of the housing 201 using the opening 103 d for the illuminator 203 d in the housing 201 , that is, using a gap generated when the illuminator 203 d is mounted in the opening 103 d .
- the second channel 2 CH may connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed between the opening 103 d and the second channel 2 CH with a gap in between.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air to and from the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture to and from the second channel 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 according to the embodiment may include the sealing member 11 and the second member 12 b on the front surface of the second channel 2 CH. Therefore, although the inside and outside of the housing 201 are connected to each other through the gap and the second channel 2 CH so that air may be introduced and discharged, introduction and discharge of a foreign material such as moisture or dust may be restricted.
- the second channel 2 CH may connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- FIG. 15 illustrates an opening 103 for an IrDA device in the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the opening 103 for mounting the IrDA device may be provided in the outer housing 201 a and 201 c , particularly in the electronic device 200 , in order to enable infrared communication.
- the IrDA device may be mounted directly inside the opening 103 so as to enable infrared transmission and reception to and from an external device.
- the opening 103 for the IrDA device may be a shape-matching opening or shape-matching hole.
- the IrDA illuminator 203 d may be mounted directly inside the opening 103 .
- a gap may be generated between the opening 103 d and the IrDA illuminator 203 d , when the IrDA illuminator 203 d is mounted in the opening 103 d , and the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the IrDA illuminator 203 d through the gap. Therefore, the second channel 2 CH may be connected to the outside of the housing 201 using the opening 103 d for the IrDA illuminator 203 d in the housing 201 , that is, using a gap generated when the IrDA illuminator 203 d is mounted in the opening 103 d.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be disposed between the opening 103 and the second channel 2 CH with a gap in between.
- the stacked member unit 10 may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air to and from the second channel 2 CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture to and from the second channel 2 CH.
- the stacked member unit 10 according to the embodiment may include the sealing member 11 and the second member 12 b on the front surface of the second channel 2 CH. Therefore, although the inside and outside of the housing 201 are connected to each other through the gap and the second channel 2 CH so that air may be introduced and discharged, introduction and discharge of a foreign material such as moisture or dust may be restricted.
- the second channel 2 CH may connect the inside of the housing 201 to the outside of the housing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air.
- the internal pressure of the housing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of the housing 201 .
- the term ‘user’ may refer to a person or device (for example, artificial intelligence electronic device) that uses an electronic device.
- FIG. 16 illustrates a view illustrating a network environment 100 including an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 101 may include a bus 110 , a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input/output (I/O) interface 150 , a display 160 , and a communication interface 170 .
- I/O input/output
- the components may be omitted in the electronic device 101 or a component may be added to the electronic device 101 .
- the bus 110 may include a circuit that interconnects the foregoing components 120 , 130 , 150 , 160 , and 170 and allows communication (for example, control messages and/or data) between the foregoing components.
- the processor 120 may include one or more of a CPU, an AP, or a communication processor (CP).
- the processor 120 may, for example, execute computation or data processing related to control and/or communication of at least one other component of the electronic device 101 .
- the memory 130 may include a volatile memory and/or a non-volatile memory.
- the memory 130 may, for example, store instructions or data related to at least one other component.
- the memory 130 may store software and/or programs 140 .
- the programs 140 may include, for example, a kernel 141 , middleware 143 , an application programming interface (API) 145 , and/or application programs (or applications) 147 .
- At least a part of the kernel 141 , the middleware 143 , and the API, 145 may be called an operating system (OS).
- OS operating system
- the kernel 141 may control or manage system resources (for example, the bus 110 , the processor 120 , or the memory 130 ) that are used in executing operations or functions implemented in other programs such as the middleware 143 , the API 145 , or the application programs 147 . Also, the kernel 141 may provide an interface for allowing the middleware 143 , the API 145 , or the application programs 147 to access individual components of the electronic device 101 and control or manage system resources.
- system resources for example, the bus 110 , the processor 120 , or the memory 130
- the kernel 141 may provide an interface for allowing the middleware 143 , the API 145 , or the application programs 147 to access individual components of the electronic device 101 and control or manage system resources.
- the middleware 143 may serve as a medium through which the kernel 141 may communicate with, for example, the API 145 or the application programs 147 to transmit and receive data.
- the middleware 143 may process one or more task requests received from the application programs 147 according to their priority levels. For example, the middleware 143 may assign priority levels for using system resources (the bus 110 , the processor 120 , or the memory 130 ) of the electronic device 101 to at least one of the application programs 147 . For example, the middleware 143 may perform scheduling or load balancing for the one or more task requests by processing the one or more task requests according to the priority levels.
- the API 145 is an interface that may control functions that the application programs 147 provide at the kernel 141 or the middleware 143 .
- the API 145 may include at least one interface or function (for example, a command) for file control, window control, video processing, or text control.
- the I/O interface 150 may, for example, provide a command or data received from a user or an external device to the other component(s) of the electronic device 101 . Further, the I/O interface 150 may output a command or data received from the other component(s) of the electronic device 101 to the user or the external device.
- the display 160 may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic LED (OLED) display, a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display.
- the display 160 may display, for example, various types of content (for example, text, an image, a video, an icon, and/or a symbol) to the user.
- the display 160 may include a touch screen and receive, for example, a touch input, a gesture input, a proximity input, or a hovering input through an electronic pen or a user's body part.
- the communication interface 170 may establish communication, for example, between the electronic device 101 and an external device (for example, a first external electronic device 102 , a second external electronic device 104 , or a server 106 ).
- the communication interface 170 may be connected to a network 162 by wireless communication or wired communication and communicate with the external device (for example, the second external electronic device 104 or the server 106 ) over the network 162 .
- Each of the first and second external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be of the same type as or a different type from the electronic device 101 .
- the service 106 may be a group of one or more servers.
- all or a part of operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be performed in one or more other electronic devices (for example, the electronic devices 102 and 104 ) or the server 106 .
- the electronic device 101 if the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or a service automatically or upon request, the electronic device 101 may request at least a part of functions related to the function or the service to another device (for example, the electronic device 102 or 104 or the server 106 ), instead of performing the function or the service autonomously, or additionally.
- the other electronic device may execute the requested function or an additional function and provide a result of the function execution to the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service based on the received result or by additionally processing the received result.
- cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing may be used.
- FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device 201 according to various embodiments.
- the electronic device 201 may include, for example, the whole or part of the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 16 .
- the electronic device 201 may include at least one processor (for example, AP) 210 , a communication interface 220 , a subscriber identification module (SIB) 224 , a memory 230 , a sensor 240 , an input device 250 , a display 260 , an interface 270 , an audio 280 , a camera 291 , a power management 295 , a battery 296 , an indicator 297 , and a motor 298 .
- processor for example, AP
- SIB subscriber identification module
- the processor 210 may, for example, control a plurality of hardware or software components that are connected to the processor 210 by executing an OS or an application program and may perform processing or computation of various types of data.
- the processor 210 may be implemented, for example, as a system on chip (SoC).
- SoC system on chip
- the processor 210 may further include a graphics processing unit (GPU) and/or an image signal processor.
- the processor 210 may include at least a part (for example, a cellular interface 221 ) of the components illustrated in FIG. 17 .
- the processor 210 may load a command or data received from at least one of other components (for example, a non-volatile memory), process the loaded command or data, and store various types of data in the non-volatile memory.
- the communication interface 220 may have the same configuration as or a similar configuration to the communication interface 170 illustrated in FIG. 16 .
- the communication interface 220 may include, for example, the cellular interface 221 , a wireless fidelity (WiFi) interface 223 , a Bluetooth (BT) interface 225 , a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interface 227 (for example, a global positioning system (GPS) interface, a Glonass interface, a Beidou interface, or a Galileo interface), a near field communication (NFC) interface 228 , and a radio frequency (RF) 229 .
- WiFi wireless fidelity
- BT Bluetooth
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- GPS global positioning system
- NFC near field communication
- RF radio frequency
- the cellular interface 221 may provide services such as voice call, video call, text service, or the Internet service, for example, through a communication network.
- the cellular interface 221 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 201 within a communication network, using the SIM (for example, a SIM card) 224 .
- the cellular interface 221 may perform at least a part of the functionalities of the processor 210 .
- the cellular interface 221 may include a CP.
- Each of the WiFi interface 223 , the BT interface 225 , the GNSS interface 227 , and the NFC interface 228 may include, for example, a processor that processes data received or transmitted by the interface. According to an embodiment, at least a part (for example, two or more) of the cellular interface 221 , the WiFi interface 223 , the BT interface 225 , the GNSS interface 227 , or the NFC interface 228 may be included in a single integrated chip (IC) or IC package.
- IC integrated chip
- the RF 229 may transmit and receive, for example, communication signals (for example, RF signals).
- the RF 229 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA), an antenna, or the like.
- PAM power amplifier module
- LNA low noise amplifier
- at least one of the cellular interface 221 , the WiFi interface 223 , the BT interface 225 , the GNSS interface 227 , or the NFC interface 228 may transmit and receive RF signals via a separate RF.
- the SIM 224 may include, for example, a card including the SIM and/or an embedded SIM.
- the SIM 224 may include a unique identifier (for example, integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (for example, international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)).
- ICCID integrated circuit card identifier
- IMSI international mobile subscriber identity
- the memory 230 may include, for example, an internal memory 232 or an external memory 234 .
- the internal memory 232 may be at least one of, for example, a volatile memory (for example, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), or synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)), and a non-volatile memory (for example, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, flash memory (for example, NAND flash memory, or NOR flash memory), a hard drive, and a solid state drive (SSD).
- a volatile memory for example, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), or synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)
- a non-volatile memory for example, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically
- the external memory 234 may further include a flash drive such as a compact flash (CF) drive, a secure digital (SD), a micro secure digital (micro-SD), a mini secure digital (mini-SD), an extreme digital (xD), a multi-media card (MMC), or a memory stick.
- a flash drive such as a compact flash (CF) drive, a secure digital (SD), a micro secure digital (micro-SD), a mini secure digital (mini-SD), an extreme digital (xD), a multi-media card (MMC), or a memory stick.
- CF compact flash
- SD secure digital
- micro-SD micro secure digital
- mini-SD mini secure digital
- xD extreme digital
- MMC multi-media card
- the external memory 234 may be operatively and/or physically coupled to the electronic device 201 via various interfaces.
- the sensor 240 may, for example, measure physical quantities or detect operational states of the electronic device 201 , and convert the measured or detected information into electric signals.
- the sensor 240 may include at least one of, for example, a gesture sensor 240 A, a gyro sensor 240 B, an atmospheric pressure sensor 240 C, a magnetic sensor 240 D, an accelerometer sensor 240 E, a grip sensor 240 F, a proximity sensor 240 G, a color sensor (for example, a red, green, blue (RGB) sensor) 240 H, a biometric sensor 2401 , a temperature/humidity sensor 240 J, an illumination sensor 240 K, or an ultra violet (UV) sensor 240 M.
- the sensor 240 may include, for example, an electrical-nose (E-nose) sensor, an electromyogram (EMG) sensor, an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an iris sensor, and/or a finger print sensor.
- the sensor 240 may further include a control circuit for controlling one or more sensors included therein.
- the electronic device 201 may further include a processor configured to control the sensor 240 , as a part of or separately from the processor 210 . Thus, while the processor 210 is in a sleep state, the control circuit may control the sensor 240 .
- the input device 250 may include, for example, a touch panel 252 , a (digital) pen sensor 254 , a key 256 , or an ultrasonic input device 258 .
- the touch panel 252 may operate in at least one of, for example, capacitive, resistive, infrared, and ultrasonic schemes.
- the touch panel 252 may further include a control circuit.
- the touch panel 252 may further include a tactile layer to thereby provide haptic feedback to the user.
- the (digital) pen sensor 254 may include, for example, a detection sheet which is a part of the touch panel or separately configured from the touch panel.
- the key 256 may include, for example, a physical button, an optical key, or a keypad.
- the ultrasonic input device 258 may sense ultrasonic signals generated by an input tool using a microphone (for example, a microphone 288 ), and identify data corresponding to the sensed ultrasonic signals.
- the display 260 may include a panel 262 , a hologram device 264 , or a projector 266 .
- the panel 262 may have the same configuration as or a similar configuration to the display 160 illustrated in FIG. 16 .
- the panel 262 may be configured to be, for example, flexible, transparent, or wearable.
- the panel 262 and the touch panel 252 may be implemented as a single circuit.
- the hologram device 264 may utilize the interference of light waves to provide a three-dimensional image in empty space.
- the projector 266 may display an image by projecting light on a screen.
- the screen may be positioned, for example, inside or outside the electronic device 201 .
- the display 260 may further include a control circuit for controlling the panel 262 , the hologram device 264 , or the projector 266 .
- the interface 270 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 272 , a universal serial bus (USB) 274 , an optical interface 276 , or a D-subminiature (D-sub) 278 .
- the interface 270 may be included, for example, in the communication interface 170 illustrated in FIG. 16 .
- the interface 270 may include, for example, a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, an SD/multimedia card (MMC) interface, or an infrared data association (IrDA) interface.
- MHL mobile high-definition link
- MMC SD/multimedia card
- IrDA infrared data association
- the audio 280 may, for example, convert a sound to an electrical signal, and vice versa. At least a part of the components of the audio 280 may be included, for example, in the I/O interface 150 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the audio 280 may process sound information input into, or output from, for example, a speaker 282 , a receiver 284 , an earphone 286 , or the microphone 288 .
- the camera 291 may capture, for example, still images and a video.
- the camera 291 may include one or more image sensors (for example, a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens, an image signal processor (ISP), or a flash (for example, an LED or a xenon lamp).
- image sensors for example, a front sensor or a rear sensor
- ISP image signal processor
- flash for example, an LED or a xenon lamp
- the power management 295 may manage power of, for example, the electronic device 201 .
- the power management 295 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger IC, or a battery or fuel gauge.
- the PMIC may adopt wired and/or wireless charging.
- the wireless charging may be performed, for example, in a magnetic resonance scheme, a magnetic induction scheme, or an electromagnetic wave scheme, and may further include an additional circuit for wireless charging, for example, a coil loop, a resonance circuit, or a rectifier.
- the battery gauge may measure, for example, a charge level, a voltage while charging, current, or temperature of the battery 296 .
- the battery 296 may include, for example, a rechargeable battery and/or a solar battery.
- the indicator 297 may indicate specific states of the electronic device 201 or a part of the electronic device 201 (for example, the processor 210 ), for example, boot status, message status, or charge status.
- the motor 298 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical vibration and generate vibrations or a haptic effect.
- the electronic device 201 may include a processing device for supporting mobile TV (for example, a GPU).
- the processing device for supporting mobile TV may process media data compliant with, for example, digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or MediaFLOTM.
- an electronic device for example, a waterproof electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- an opening for air ventilation between the inside and outside of the electronic device is formed along with an existing opening. Therefore, the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device can be maintained constant through air ventilation between the inside and outside of the electronic device, and formation or exposure of an additional external hole is suppressed. Accordingly, the exterior of the electronic device can be designed freely and rendered to be sophisticated.
- Each of the above-described components of the electronic device may include one or more parts and the name of the component may vary with the type of the electronic device.
- the electronic device may be configured to include at least one of the afore-described components. Some component may be omitted from or added to the electronic device.
- one entity may be configured by combining a part of the components of the electronic device, to thereby perform the same functions of the components prior to the combining.
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Description
- The present application is related to and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) to Korean Application Serial No. 10-2015-0022850, which was filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on Feb. 25, 2016, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- The present disclosure relates generally to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device such as a waterproof electronic device, which has a structure for maintaining the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant.
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device. For example, in a waterproof electronic device, an air vent hole is formed to maintain the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant. Without the air vent hole, the waterproof electronic device experiences air expansion and an increase in internal pressure due to external pressure or an external impact, thus deforming a case member. Besides, an atmospheric pressure sensor may not operate, or a malfunction may occur in view of restoration failure of a vibration diaphragm of a receiver in a low frequency band.
- The air vent hole is formed in an inner housing of the electronic device in order to maintain the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant. For example, an opening may be formed at a predetermined position around a battery in the inner housing or at least at a predetermined position of a side surface of the inner housing, so that air may flow between the inside and outside of the electronic device and thus the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device may be maintained constant.
- The air vent hole may be covered by an external cover that covers the inner housing of the electronic device or by a side decoration mounted along the side periphery of the electronic device. Thus, the air vent hole is not exposed outward.
- As described above, the air vent hole should be covered by an additional external cover or decoration in the waterproof electronic device. In other words, the electronic device requires an additional external cover or decoration to prevent outward exposure of the air vent hole.
- Moreover, if the external cover is integrated with the electronic device, the air vent hole may be exposed outward, thereby making the outward looks of the electronic device less attractive.
- The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above might be applicable as prior art with regard to the present disclosure.
- To address the above-discussed deficiencies, it is a primary object to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device such as a waterproof electronic device, which has a structure for maintaining the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device constant.
- In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing including a first surface facing in a first direction, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding at least a part of a space between the first surface and the second surface, an opening formed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface, a first channel extended from the opening, a second channel connected to at least a part of the first channel and extended to an inner space of the housing, an audio mounted inside the housing and connected to the opening through the first channel, for audio communication, a first member inserted into the first channel, for tightly sealing the audio, and a second member inserted into the second channel, for allowing introduction and discharge of air into and from the inner space of the housing, and restricting introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the inner space of the housing.
- In accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electronic device. The electronic device includes an outer housing including a first surface facing in a first direction, a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side surface surrounding at least a part of a space between the first surface and the second surface, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, an opening formed on at least one of the first surface, the second surface, and the side surface of the outer housing, a first channel part extended from the opening, between the outer housing and the inner housing, circuitry mounted inside the inner housing, a second channel part provided in the inner housing, connected to the opening through the first channel part, and including a first channel extended from the opening directly to the circuitry through the first channel part, and a second channel provided in the vicinity of the first channel, extended to the opening through a connection space of at least a part of the first channel part, and extended to an inner space of the inner housing, and a stacked member unit mounted inside the first channel part, for sealing the first channel part and restricting introduction and discharge of water or moisture except for air into and from the first channel and the second channel.
- Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the disclosure. Before undertaking the DETAILED DESCRIPTION below, it may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used throughout this patent document: the terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation; the term “or,” is inclusive, meaning and/or; the phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like; and the term “controller” means any device, system or part thereof that controls at least one operation, such a device may be implemented in hardware, firmware or software, or some combination of at least two of the same. It should be noted that the functionality associated with any particular controller may be centralized or distributed, whether locally or remotely. Definitions for certain words and phrases are provided throughout this patent document, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that in many, if not most instances, such definitions apply to prior, as well as future uses of such defined words and phrases.
- For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and its advantages, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals represent like parts:
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FIG. 1A illustrates the front surface and four side surfaces of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 1B illustrates the rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 1D illustrates components arranged on at least one side surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from one direction; -
FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from another direction; -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a shape-matching hole and a functional hole, respectively in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5B illustrates a partial plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5C illustrates a partial perspective view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5D illustrates a sectional view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and connection between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5E illustrates a channel unit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a stacked member unit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of an electronic device, illustrating a connection state between an opening and circuitry in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 7B illustrates a partial enlarged view of a connection state between an opening and circuitry in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 8A illustrates a sectional view of an electronic device, illustrating a connection state between an opening and the inside of a housing in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 8B illustrates a partial enlarged view of a connection state between an opening and the inside of a housing in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 9A illustrates a speaker mounted on the rear surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 9B illustrates a sectional view of connection between the inside and outside of a housing through an opening for a speaker in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 10A illustrates a receiver mounted on the front surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 10B illustrates a sectional view of connection between the inside and outside of a housing through an opening for a receiver in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a sectional view of an opening for an ear jack device in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a sectional view of an opening for a connector in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 13A illustrates a sectional view of an opening for a camera in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 13B illustrates an enlarged sectional view of a second channel in an opening for a camera in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 14 illustrates a sectional view of an opening for an illuminator in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 15 illustrates an opening for an infrared data association (IrDA) device in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 16 illustrates a block diagram of a network environment including an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals will be understood to refer to like parts, components, and structures.
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FIGS. 1A through 17 , discussed below, and the various embodiments used to describe the principles of the present disclosure in this patent document are by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any way to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of the present disclosure may be implemented in any suitably arranged electronic device. - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments, and it is to be understood that the present disclosure covers all modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives falling within the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In relation to a description of the drawings, like reference numerals denote the same components.
- In the present disclosure, the term ‘have’, ‘may have’, ‘include’, or ‘may include’ signifies the presence of a specific feature (for example, number, function, operation, or component such as part), not excluding the presence of one or more other features.
- In present disclosure, the term ‘A or B’, ‘at least one of A or/and B’, or ‘one or more of A or/and B’ may cover all possible combinations of enumerated items. For example, ‘A or B’, ‘at least one of A and B’, or ‘at least one of A or B’ may represent all of the cases of (1) inclusion of at least one A, (2) inclusion of at least one B, and (3) inclusion of at least one A and at least one B.
- The term as used in the present disclosure, ‘first’ or ‘second’ may modify the names of various components irrespective of sequence and/or importance, not limiting the components. These expressions are used to distinguish one component from another component. For example, a first user equipment (UE) and a second UE may indicate different UEs irrespective of sequence or importance. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component and vice versa without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
- When it is said that a component (for example, a first component) is ‘operatively or communicatively coupled with/to’ or ‘connected to’ another component (for example, a second component), it should be understood that the one component is connected to the other component directly or through any other component (for example, a third component). On the other hand, when it is said that a component (for example, a first component) is ‘directly connected to’ or ‘directly coupled to’ another component (for example, a second component), it may be understood that there is no other component (for example, a third component) between the components.
- The term ‘configured to’ as used herein may be replaced with, for example, the term ‘suitable for’ ‘having the capacity to’, ‘designed to’, ‘adapted to’, ‘made to’, or ‘capable of’ under circumstances. The term ‘configured to’ may not necessarily mean ‘specifically designed to’ in hardware. Instead, the term ‘configured to’ may mean that a device may mean ‘capable of’ with another device or part. For example, ‘a processor configured to execute A, B, and C’ may mean a dedicated processor (for example, an embedded processor) for performing the corresponding operations or a generic-purpose processor (for example, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) for performing the operations.
- The terms as used in the present disclosure are provided to describe merely specific embodiments, not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. It is to be understood that singular forms include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, the terms and words including technical or scientific terms used in the following description and claims may have the same meanings as generally understood by those skilled in the art. The terms as generally defined in dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same or similar meanings as or to contextual meanings of related technology. Unless otherwise defined, the terms should not be interpreted as ideally or excessively formal meanings. When needed, even the terms as defined in the present disclosure may not be interpreted as excluding embodiments of the present disclosure.
- An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be at least one of, for example, a smartphone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, an personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical equipment, a camera, or a wearable device. According to various embodiments, the wearable device may be at least one of an accessory type (for example, a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an ankle bracelet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or a head-mounted device (HMD)), a fabric or clothes type (for example, electronic clothes), a body-attached type (for example, a skin pad or a tattoo), or an implantable type (for example, an implantable circuit).
- According to some embodiments, an electronic device may be a home appliance. For example, the home appliance may be at least one of, for example, a television (TV), a digital versatile disk (DVD) player, an audio player, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, an oven, a microwave oven, a washer, an air purifier, a set-top box, a home automation control panel, a security control panel, a TV box (for example, Samsung HomeSync™, Apple TV™, Google TV™, or the like), a game console (for example, Xbox™, PlayStation™, or the like), an electronic dictionary, an electronic key, a camcorder, or an electronic picture frame.
- According to other embodiments, an electronic device may be at least one of a medical device (for example, a portable medical meter such as a blood glucose meter, a heart rate meter, a blood pressure meter, or a body temperature meter, a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) device, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device, a computed tomography (CT) device, an imaging device, an ultrasonic device, or the like), a navigation device, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), an event data recorder (EDR), a flight data recorder (FDR), an automotive infotainment device, a naval electronic device (for example, a naval navigation device, a gyrocompass, or the like), an avionic electronic device, a security device, an in-vehicle head unit, an industrial or consumer robot, an automatic teller machine (ATM) in a financial facility, a point of sales (POS) device in a shop, or an Internet of things (IoT) device (for example, a lighting bulb, various sensors, an electricity or gas meter, a sprinkler, a fire alarm, a thermostat, a street lamp, a toaster, sports goods, a hot water tank, a heater, or a boiler).
- According to some embodiments, an electronic device may be at least one of furniture, part of a building/structure, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, and various measuring devices (for example, water, electricity, gas or electro-magnetic wave measuring devices). According to various embodiments, an electronic device may be one or a combination of two or more of the foregoing devices. According to some embodiments, an electronic device may be a flexible electronic device. In addition, it will be apparent to one having ordinary skill in the art that an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the foregoing devices and covers a new electronic device produced along with technology development.
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FIG. 1A illustrates the front surface and fourside surfaces 202 c of anelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 1B illustrates the rear surface of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 1C is a perspective view of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 1D illustrates components arranged on at least oneside surface 202 c of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 1A to 1D , theelectronic device 200 according to an embodiment may include ahousing 201, adisplay 210,input devices antenna stacked member unit 10. - According to an embodiment, the
housing 201 may includeouter housings inner housing 201 b. Under circumstances, thehousing 201 may be configured by integrating theouter housings internal housing 201 b into a single unit. On the other hand, the first and secondouter housings internal housing 201 b may be separately configured and engaged with each other in thehousing 201. - The
outer housing first surface 202 a, asecond surface 202 b, and the side surfaces 202 c. Theinner housing 201 b may be mounted inside theouter housing outer housing first surface 202 a of theouter housings second surface 202 b of theouter housings outer housings first surface 202 a and thesecond surface 202 b in theelectronic device 200. - According to an embodiment, the
display 210 may be provided on at least one of the first orsecond surface outer housing display 210 may be disposed on one surface of theouter housing 201 a, for example, thefirst surface 202 a. Thedisplay 210 may occupy the entirety or part of thefirst surface 202 a. The opposite surface of the surface of theouter housings display 210 is mounted may be provided to cover a battery for supplying power to theelectronic device 200, mounted in a space defined in theinner housing 201 b, from above theinner housing 201 b. Various circuitry such as acamera device 203 c, a speaker 203 l, anilluminator 203 d, and theinput devices first surface 202 a, thesecond surface 202 b, or the side surfaces 202 c of theouter housing inner housing 201 b. A connector for connecting theelectronic device 200 to an external device, theantenna inner housing 201 b. - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the
display 210 may be mounted on the front surface of theouter housing display 210 may be formed by stacking a display panel for displaying a screen on one surface of a touch panel, the touch panel, and a window glass at the outermost position. While thedisplay 210 is provided on thefirst surface 202 a of theouter housing electronic device 200. Thus, thedisplay 210 may be provided on thesecond surface 202 b or both the first andsecond surfaces outer housing - The
display 210, which forms or is mounted on thefirst surface 202 a of theouter housings display 210 may receive continuous movement of one touch as an input, from among at least one touch. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, ‘touch’ includes non-contact, for example, proximity, not limited to direct contact of a user's body or circuitry such as a stylus pen. A gap detectable by thedisplay 210 may be changed according to the performance or structure of theelectronic device 200. -
FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from one direction, andFIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, seen from another direction. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , according to an embodiment, various circuitry may be mounted in theelectronic device 200, for example, theinner housing 201 b. For example, thedisplay 210, abracket 230, and acircuit board 240 may be mounted in theinner housing 201 b. One or more antenna s 270 and 280 of various types may be mounted for transmission and reception of theelectronic device 200. - Circuitry including a camera, the speaker 203 l, a
microphone 203 n, thephysical buttons service light 203 d, anear jack device 203 k, aconnector 203 j, theinput member 203 m such as a stylus pen, and so on may be mounted inside thehousing 201 in such a manner that the circuitry may be exposed outward from thehousing 201 or connectable to the outside of theelectronic device 200. - According to an embodiment, circuitry may be at least one of the
audio device camera device 203 c, theconnector 203 j connected to an external device, thebuttons illuminator 203 d for emitting light. - According to an embodiment,
openings 103 a to 103 p (commonly denoted by reference numeral 103) are formed on thefirst surface 202 a, thesecond surface 202 b, or the side surfaces 202 c of theouter housing inner housing 201 b or between theinner housing 201 b and theouter housing FIGS. 1A to 1D ). Theopenings 103 a to 103 p may be formed at least one of thefirst surface 202 a, thesecond surface 202 b, or the side surfaces 202 c of theouter housing openings 103 a to 103 p or the circuitry exposed through theopenings 103 a to 103 p. - For example, if the
display 210 is mounted on thefirst surface 202 a of theouter housing front camera device 203 c, theservice light 203 d, the speaker 203 l, themicrophone 203 n, themain button 203 e, and so on may be provided around thedisplay 210. For this purpose, thevarious openings 103 a to 103 p may be formed in theouter housing camera device 203 c) and an opening for exposing theservice light 203 d (corresponding to theilluminator 203 d) around thedisplay 210 on thefirst surface 202 a of theouter housing audio device microphone 203 n (corresponding to theaudio device outer housing - A rear camera 203 o, a light 203 p, and an additional button (not shown) may be provided on the
second surface 202 b of theouter housing camera device 203 c), theopening 103 p for exposing the light 203 p (corresponding to theilluminator 203 d), and an opening for the additional button (not shown) may be formed on thesecond surface 202 b of theouter housing - The
power button 203 f, the up and downbuttons connector 203 j for connection to an external input port, theear jack device 203 k for connection to a jack such as an earphone, and theinput member 203 m such as a stylus pen may be provided on the side surfaces 202 c of theouter housing openings buttons opening 103 j for theconnector 203 j, theopening 103 k for theear jack device 203 k, and the opening 103 m for attaching and detaching theinput member 203 m may be formed on the side surfaces 202 c of theouter housing -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a shape-matching hole and a functional hole, respectively in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 4A and 4B , and Table 1 below, theopenings 103 a to 103 p may be classified into at least one type of shape-matching hole and functional hole. -
TABLE 1 Opening type Shape-matching hole (refer to FIG. 4A) Functional hole (refer to FIG. 4B) Generation An opening 103 forThe openings for the audio device purpose mounting circuitry m in the housing 203b, 203n, and 203l, the opening for the 201. The opening 103 is a hole to becamera 203c, the opening for the ear jackconsidered in the design stage to device 203k, the opening for the inputmount the circuitry m in the opening member 203m such as a stylus pen, and103. the opening for the connector 203j. Theseopenings are holes for connection to the outside. - Referring to Table 1 above, an
opening 103 may be formed to mount circuitry m in thehousing 201, specifically theouter housing outer housing FIG. 4A ) into which the circuitry m are fit and functional holes (seeFIG. 4B ) to which circuitry m provided inside theinner housing 201 b are connected through an additional channel unit. - Referring to
FIG. 4A , a shape-matching hole may be formed in a similar circumferential size to that of an opening so that circuitry m may be mounted in the opening. The shape-matching hole is formed to be larger than the circuitry m by a predetermined size so that the shape-matching hole may have a gap to overcome some error that may be generated in the process of the circuitry m or the shape-matching hole. That is, the size of an opening in which circuitry m is mounted is designed to be large relative to the size of the circuitry m, with a predetermined gap between the opening and the circuitry m. For example, if the size of the circuitry m is ‘B’, the gap may be set to ±0.05 mm. If the size of theopening 103 is ‘A’, the gap is ±0.05 mm. Thus, the maximum size of the circuitry m may be ‘B+0.05 mm’, and the minimum size of theopening 103 may be ‘A−0.05 mm’. If a minimum available gap is designed between the circuitry m and theopening 103, the size of theopening 103 may be ‘A=B+0.1 mm’ by ‘B+0.05=A−0.05’. Therefore, it is necessary to design a gap of 0.1 mm or larger between the opening and the circuitry m, and to design a unilateral gap of 0.05 mm or larger. - In the
electronic device 200, circuitry m including theilluminator 203 d such as a service light, thecamera device 203 c such as a camera, or thedisplay 210 are mounted inopenings 103. Theopenings 103 in which the circuitry m are mounted may be referred to as shape-matching holes or openings. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a functional hole may be an opening for circuitry m mounted inside theinner housing 201 b, for example, an opening for connecting circuitry m such as the speaker 203 l or themicrophone 203 n mounted inside theinner housing 201 b, an opening for theear jack device 203 k, an opening for theinput member 203 m such as a stylus pen, or an opening for theconnector 203 j. Theseopenings 103 may be referred to as functional holes or openings. - Now, a description will be given of the
audio device audio device -
FIG. 5A illustrates a plan view of a channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of thehousing 201 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 5B is a partial plan view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of thehousing 201 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 5C illustrates a partial perspective view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of thehousing 201 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 5D illustrates a sectional view of the channel unit for connection between an opening and circuitry and between an opening and the inside of thehousing 201 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 5E illustrates the channel unit in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 5A to 5E , thehousing 201 may include a channel unit through which anopening 103 is connected to circuitry. According to an embodiment, the channel unit may be divided into a first channel part 1CHP and a second channel part 2CHP. The first channel part 1CHP may be provided between theouter housing inner housing 201 b. - A part of the first channel part 1CHP may be connected directly to the
opening 103, and the other part of the first channel part 1CHP may be connected to the part of the first channel part 1CHP. Depending on the structure of thehousing 201, the first channel part 1CHP may or may not be provided between theouter housing inner housing 201 b. For example, if only theouter housing outer housing inner housing 201 b, only the later-described second channel part 2CHP may be provided without the first channel part 1CHP. - The second channel part 2CHP may be provided in the
inner housing 201 b, and connect an opening to the inside of thehousing 201. According to an embodiment, the second channel part 2CHP may include a first channel 1CH and a second channel 2CH. - The first channel 1CH connects circuitry mounted inside the
inner housing 201 b directly to anopening 103. The first channel 1CH may extend from theopening 103 to the circuitry. If the first channel part 1CHP is provided between theinner housing 201 b and theouter housing opening 103 through the first channel part 1CHP between theouter housing inner housing 201 b. - The second channel 2CH is adjacent to the first channel 1CH, and connected to the inner space of the
housing 201, in connection to at least a part of the first channel 1CH. For example, if the first channel part 1CHP is provided between theinner housing 201 b and theouter housing opening 103 and to the inner space of thehousing 201, through a connection space CS of at least a part of the first channel part 1CHP. - The first channel 1CH may be a channel that connects the
opening 103 directly to the circuitry. In the present disclosure, as a part of the first channel part 1CHP is connected directly to the first channel 1CH in theopening 103, the circuitry may be connected to theopening 103 a. The second channel 2CH is a channel configured to connect theopening 103 to the inside of thehousing 201. Herein, theopening 103 is connected to the inside of thehousing 201 through the connection space CS. Therefore, although the second channel 2CH is not seen from the outside, the second channel 2CH is adjacent to the first channel 1CH and connected to theopening 103 and the first channel 1CH through the connection space CS in an internal structure. Thus, according to an embodiment, the channel structure may be shaped into ‘’. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the stackedmember unit 10 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - According to an embodiment, the stacked
member unit 10 may be mounted between theouter housing inner housing 201 b, for example, inside the first channel part 1CHP, sealing the first channel part 1CHP and restricting introduction of foreign materials such as water or moisture except for gas into the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH. - The stacked
member unit 10 may include a sealingmember 11 disposed around anopening 103, sealing between theopening 103 and the channel unit, and a foreign-material blocking member 12 for restricting introduction of foreign materials such as water or moisture except for gas into the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the stackedmember unit 10 is configured by stacking a plurality of later-described members between theouter housing inner housing 201 b, thus sealing a space between theouter housing inner housing 201 b, and restricting introduction of foreign materials such as moisture or dust into the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH. - The sealing
member 11 is disposed around anopening 103 of thehousing 201, thus blocking introduction of foreign materials into theopening 103. For example, the sealingmember 11 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be disposed in the first channel part 1CHP between theouter housing inner housing 201 b inside theopening 103 so as to block introduction of moisture or a foreign material into the opening 103 from the outside of the first channel part 1CHP. - According to an embodiment, the sealing
member 11 may include a sealingbody 11 a, afirst hole 11 b, asecond hole 11 c, and a sealingengagement surface 11 d. - The sealing
body 11 a may be mounted to an inner side surface of thehousing 201 from the rear surface of theopening 103. Thefirst hole 11 b, thesecond hole 11 c, and the sealingengagement surface 11 d around the first andsecond holes body 11 a. - The
first hole 11 b may be formed on the sealingbody 11 a in correspondence with the first channel 1CH. Thus, theopening 103 may be connected to the first channel 1CH through thefirst hole 11 b. - The
second hole 11 c may be formed in the vicinity of thefirst hole 11 b on the sealingbody 11 a, in correspondence with the second channel 2CH. Thus, thesecond hole 11 c may be connected to the second channel 2CH. - The sealing
engagement surface 11 d may protrude toward an inner surface of theopening 103, closely contacting the inner side surface of thehousing 201. The connection space CS in which the sealingengagement surface 11 d is open is formed between thefirst hole 11 b and thesecond hole 11 c. Therefore, when the sealingmember 11 is brought into close contact with the inside of thehousing 201 from the rear surface of theopening 103, the CS, thesecond hole 11 c, and the second channel 2CH are connected in theopening 103. For example, the sealingengagement surface 11 d may be shaped into “” or an oval around the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH adjacent to the first channel 1CH, so that the connection space CS may be formed between the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH. - The sealing
member 11 may be formed of a sealing material with a predetermined elasticity, such as rubber or urethane. - The foreign-
material blocking member 12 may be provided inside the sealingmember 11, to seal the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH between the sealingmember 11 and theinner housing 201 b, allowing introduction and discharge of air and restricting introduction and discharge of water or moisture. - The foreign-
material blocking member 12 may include afirst member 12 a and asecond member 12 b. - The
first member 12 a may be disposed at a position corresponding to the first channel 1CH between the sealingmember 11 and theinner housing 201 b, to tightly seal circuitry, for example, theaudio device audio device first member 12 a has only to transfer vibrations of sound. Thus, thefirst member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture as well as air. - On the other hand, if the circuitry is the
camera device 203 c, thefirst member 12 a may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture. - The
second member 12 b may be disposed at a position corresponding to the second channel 2CH between the sealingmember 11 and theinner housing 201 b, to allow introduction and discharge of air into and from the inside of the housing but restrict introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the inside of the housing. - According to an embodiment, the
first member 12 a and thesecond member 12 b may be formed of the same material. - For example, if the
first member 12 a is formed of a first material, thesecond member 12 b may also be formed of the same first material. If thefirst member 12 a and thesecond member 12 b are formed of the same material, thefirst member 12 a and thesecond member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the inside of the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the first channel 1CH and the second channel 2CH. - According to an embodiment, the
first member 12 a and thesecond member 12 b may be formed of different materials. - For example, if the
first member 12 a is formed of a first material, thesecond member 12 b may be formed of a second material different from the first material. If thefirst member 12 a and thesecond member 12 b are formed of different materials, thefirst member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of air and water or moisture into and from the first channel 1CH, as described before. Thesecond member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2CH. - According to an embodiment, the foreign-
material restricting member 12, that is, the first andsecond members second members second members first member 12 a may be formed of a first Gore Tex® material and thesecond member 12 b may be formed of a second Gore Tex® material. - Materials for adhesion between the sealing
member 11 and the foreign-material blocking member 12 may be provided between the sealingmember 11 and the foreign-material blocking member 12. For example, afirst adhesion member 14 and a polyethylene terephthalate (PET)member 13 may further be stacked between the sealingmember 11 and the foreign-material blocking member 12. - Further, a
second adhesion member 15 may be stacked to attach the foreign-material blocking member 12 around the first and second channels 1CH and 2CH. - Therefore, the stacked
member unit 10 may include the sealingmember 11, thefirst adhesion member 14, thePET member 13, the foreign-material blocking member 12, and thesecond adhesion member 15, which are sequentially stacked from theopening 103 toward the inside of thehousing 201. - The structure of the stacked
member unit 10 or thehousing 201 is not limited to the above-described structure. For example, the stackedmember unit 10 may be disposed only at the side of the second channel 2CH, or may include only the foreign-material blocking member 12 without the sealingmember 11. While it has been described that thehousing 201 is formed by engaging theinner housing 201 b with theouter housings outer housings -
FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of theelectronic device 200, illustrating a connection state from anopening 103 to circuitry in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 7B illustrates a partial enlarged view of the connection state from theopening 103 to the module in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 7A and 7B , as circuitry of the present disclosure is connected to anopening 103 through the first channel 1CH, the circuitry may be connected directly to the outside. That is, the first channel 1CH may be connected directly to theopening 103. The stackedmember unit 10 may be disposed between the first channel 1CH and theopening 103, to thereby seal the first channel 1CH and theaudio device member unit 10 may restrict introduction and discharge of air, and water or moisture. Alternatively, the stackedmember unit 10 may restrict introduction and discharge of water or moisture, while allowing introduction and discharge of air. -
FIG. 8A illustrates a sectional view of theelectronic device 200, illustrating a connection state from anopening 103 to the inside of thehousing 201 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 8B illustrates a partial enlarged view of the connection state from theopening 103 to the inside of thehousing 201 in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 8A and 8B , the inside of thehousing 201 may be connected to anopening 103 through the second channel 2CH. In the sectional view, the second channel 2CH may appear to be covered by thehousing 201. In other words, the second channel 2CH is not viewable from the outside by a user. However, as the second channel 2CH is connected to theopening 103 through the connection space CS, air may be introduced and discharged to and from the inside of thehousing 201. - If the
electronic device 200 is waterproof, the outside of theelectronic device 200 may be connected to the inside of thehousing 201 through the second channel 2CH and the connection space CS. Further, the stackedmember unit 10 may be disposed between the second channel 2CH and the inside of thehousing 201. Herein, the stackedmember unit 10 may be configured to restrict introduction and discharge of water or moisture, while allowing introduction and discharge of air. Thus, air may be introduced and discharged into and from the inside of thehousing 201, while introduction and discharge of water or moisture is restricted. As a consequence, the difference between an internal atmospheric pressure and an ambient atmospheric pressure constant in thehousing 201 may be maintained constant. That is, the second channel 2CH may function as an air vent. - An
opening 103, especially anopening 103 with the second channel 2CH may be applied as openings for other circuitry than theaudio device -
FIG. 9A illustrates a speaker mounted on the rear surface of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, andFIG. 9B is a sectional view of connection between the inside and outside of the hosing 201 through an opening for a speaker in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 9A and 9B , theouter housing outer housing electronic device 200 may have anopening 103 that may be connected to the speaker 203 l. Theopening 103 for the speaker 203 l may be a functional opening or functional hole, as described before. That is, theopening 103 for the speaker 203 l may be a functional hole for transferring a sound of the speaker 203 l mounted inside theinner housing 201 b to the outside according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the speaker 203 l may be configured to be connected directly to the outside through the first channel 1CH and theopening 103. - The stacked
member unit 10 may be installed directly on the front surface of the first channel 1CH, that is, on the front surface of the speaker 203 l according to an embodiment. For example, with the speaker 203 l mounted at the first channel 1CH, thefirst member 12 a may be disposed on the front surface of the speaker 203 l, and the sealingmember 11, the PET member, and the first adhesion member for engaging them may be stacked on the front surface of thefirst member 12 a. Thefirst member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture as well as air, or a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture, thus transferring sounds to the outside and preventing introduction of foreign materials into the first channel 1CH. - Although the second channel 2CH through which the inside of the
housing 201 is connected to the outside of thehousing 201 is not exposed outward, the second channel 2CH may be connected to theopening 103 through the connection space CS, thus connecting the inside of theinner housing 201 b to the outside of theinner housing 201 b. The stackedmember unit 10 may be disposed on the front surface of the second channel 2CH. Thus, the second channel 2CH may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 for the speaker 203 l in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201, without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. -
FIG. 10A illustrates a view illustrating thereceiver 203 b mounted on the front surface of theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, andFIG. 10B is a sectional view of theelectronic device 200, illustrating connection between the inside and outside of thehousing 201 through theopening 103 b for thereceiver 203 b according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 10A and 10B , thereceiver 203 b for transmitting and receiving sounds may be disposed in the vicinity of thedisplay 210 in theouter housing electronic device 200, and theopening 103 b for connecting thereceiver 201 b to the outside may be provided in theouter housing 201 a such as a front case disposed on the front surface of theelectronic device 200. Theopening 103 b for thereceiver 201 b may be a functional opening or functional hole. That is, theopening 103 b may be a functional hole for transferring sounds from thereceiver 203 b mounted inside theinner housing 201 b to the outside according to an embodiment. Thus, thereceiver 203 b is configured to be directly connected to the outside through the first channel 1CH and theopening 103 b. - The stacked
member unit 10 may be installed directly on the front surface of the first channel 1CH, that is, on the front surface of thereceiver 203 b according to the embodiment. For example, with thereceiver 203 b mounted at the first channel 1CH, thefirst member 12 a may be disposed on the front surface of thereceiver 203 b, and the sealingmember 11, the PET member, and the first adhesion member for engaging them may be stacked on the front surface of thefirst member 12 a. Thefirst member 12 a may be formed of a material that restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture as well as air, or a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture, thus transferring sounds to the outside and preventing introduction of foreign materials into the first channel 1CH. - Although the second channel 2CH through which the inside of the
housing 201 is connected to the outside of thehousing 201 is adjacent to the first channel 1CH and is not exposed outward, the second channel 2CH may be connected to theopening 103 b through the connection space CS, thus connecting the inside of theinner housing 201 b to the outside of theinner housing 201 b. The stackedmember unit 10 may be disposed on the front surface of the second channel 2CH. Thus, the second channel 2CH may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 b for thereceiver 203 b in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a sectional view of theopening 103 k for theear jack device 203 k in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIG. 11 , theear jack device 203 k connected to an external audio device such as an earphone or a speaker may be disposed in theouter housing electronic device 200. - The
ear jack device 203 k may be connected to the external audio device through theopening 103 k formed on aside surface 202 c of theouter housing opening 103 for theear jack device 203 k may be a functional opening or functional hole. That is, theopening 103 k may be a functional hole through which theear jack device 203 k mounted in theinner housing 201 b may be connected to an external device, for example, an ear jack or a speaker jack. Thus, theear jack device 203 k may be mounted directly inside the first channel 1CH connected to theopening 103 k, and may be configured to be connected directly to the outside through theopening 103 k. - The second channel 2CH that connects the inside and outside of the
housing 201 may be connected to theopening 103 k through the connection space CS, although the second channel 2CH is not exposed outward, in the vicinity of the first channel 1CH. - The stacked
member unit 10 may be installed on the front surfaces of the first and second channels 1CH and 2CH. The stackedmember unit 10 may be open at a position corresponding to the first channel 1CH so that theear jack device 203 k inside the first channel 1CH may be connected to an external device. Thus, the stackedmember unit 10 may be configured to allow an ear jack to be inserted into the first channel 1CH and restrict introduction and discharge of air and water or moisture into the first channel 1CH. - The second channel 2CH is connected to the
opening 103 k through the connection space CS. Thus, the stackedmember unit 10, specifically thesecond member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2CH. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 k for theear jack device 203 k in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may be connected to theopening 103 k for theear jack device 203 k without being exposed outward, and connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. -
FIG. 12 illustrates a sectional view of theopening 103 j for theconnector 203 j in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIG. 12 , theconnector 203 j may be disposed in theouter housing electronic device 200, for electrical connection to an external port, for example, a charging port, or a port that connects theconnector 203 j to anotherelectronic device 200. - The
connector 203 j may be connected through theopening 103 j formed on aside surface 202 c of theouter housing opening 103 j for theconnector 203 j may be a functional opening or functional hole. That is, theopening 103 j may be a functional hole through which theconnector 203 j mounted in theinner housing 201 b may be connected to an external device, for example, a charging port or an external device connection port. Theconnector 203 j may be mounted directly inside the first channel 1CH connected to theopening 103 j, and may be configured to be connected directly to an external port inserted into theopening 103 j. - Although the second channel 2CH that connects the inside of the
housing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 is not exposed outward in the vicinity of the first channel 1CH, the second channel 2CH may be connected to theopening 103 j through the connection space CS, thus connecting the inside of theinner housing 201 b to the outside of theinner housing 201 b. - The stacked
member unit 10 may be installed on the front surfaces of the first and second channels 1CH and 2CH. The stackedmember unit 10 may be open at a position corresponding to the first channel 1CH so that theconnector 203 j inside the first channel 1CH may be connected to an external device. Thus, the stackedmember unit 10 may be configured to allow an external port to be inserted into the first channel 1CH and restrict introduction and discharge of air and water or moisture into the first channel 1CH. - The second channel 2CH is connected to the
opening 103 j through the connection space CS. Thus, the stackedmember unit 10, specifically thesecond member 12 b may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2CH. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 j for theconnector 203 j in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may be connected to theconnector 203 j through theopening 103 j, and connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed outward so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. -
FIG. 13A illustrates a sectional view of theopening 103 c for thecamera device 203 c in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, andFIG. 13B is an enlarged sectional view of the second channel 2CH in theopening 103 c for thecamera device 203 c in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIGS. 13A and 13B , theopening 103 c or mounting thecamera device 203 c in it may be provided in theouter housing electronic device 200. Thecamera device 203 c may be mounted in theopening 103 c, directly exposed from theopening 103 c to capture an external object. Theopening 103 c for thecamera device 203 c may be a shape-matching opening or shape-matching hole. Thus, thecamera device 203 c may be mounted directly in theopening 103 c. A camera window CW may be provided in theopening 103 c so that thecamera device 203 c may be directly exposed outward. - The
camera device 203 c may be mounted in the first channel 1CH inward from theopening 103 c, and the transparent camera window CW for covering thecamera device 203 c may cover theopening 103 c. Therefore, when thecamera device 203 c, specifically the camera window CW is mounted in theopening 103 c, the second channel 2CH may be connected to thecamera device 203 c using a gap between the camera window CW and theopening 103 k. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 c for thecamera device 203 c in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may be connected to thecamera device 203 c through theopening 103 c, and connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. - Further, the stacked
member unit 10 may be disposed on the front surface of the second channel 2CH connected to the inside of thehousing 201 using the gap between the camera window CW and theopening 103 c. The stackedmember unit 10 may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air into and from the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture into and from the second channel 2CH. For example, the stackedmember unit 10 according to the embodiment may include the sealingmember 11 and thesecond member 12 b on the front surface of the second channel 2CH. Therefore, although the inside and outside of thehousing 201 are connected so that air may be introduced and discharged between the inside and outside of thehousing 201 using the gap and the second channel 2CH, introduction and discharge of foreign materials such as moisture or dust may be restricted. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 c for thecamera device 203 c in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may be connected to thecamera device 203 c through theopening 103 c, and connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. -
FIG. 14 illustrates a sectional view of theopening 103 d for theilluminator 203 d in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIG. 14 , theopening 103 d for mounting theilluminator 203 d such as theservice light 203 d may be provided in theouter housing electronic device 200. Theilluminator 203 d may be mounted directly inside theopening 103 d so that light emitted from theilluminator 203 d mounted in thehousing 201 may be viewed from the outside. Theopening 103 d for theilluminator 203 d may be a shape-matching opening or shape-matching hole. Thus, theilluminator 203 d may be mounted directly inside theopening 103 d. In the case of theilluminator 203 d, a decoration may be provided between the opening 103 d and theilluminator 203 d to mount theilluminator 203 d and render the design sophisticated. - The
illuminator 203 d may be mounted in the first channel 1CH inward from theopening 103 d, between the opening 103 d and the decoration. When theilluminator 203 d is mounted in theopening 103 d, specifically with respect to the decoration, the second channel 2CH may be connected to theilluminator 203 d using a gap between the decoration and theopening 103 d. Therefore, the second channel 2CH may be connected to the outside of thehousing 201 using theopening 103 d for theilluminator 203 d in thehousing 201, that is, using a gap generated when theilluminator 203 d is mounted in theopening 103 d. As the second channel 2CH is connected to theopening 103 d for theilluminator 203 d, the second channel 2CH may connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. - The stacked
member unit 10 may be disposed between the opening 103 d and the second channel 2CH with a gap in between. The stackedmember unit 10 may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air to and from the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture to and from the second channel 2CH. For example, the stackedmember unit 10 according to the embodiment may include the sealingmember 11 and thesecond member 12 b on the front surface of the second channel 2CH. Therefore, although the inside and outside of thehousing 201 are connected to each other through the gap and the second channel 2CH so that air may be introduced and discharged, introduction and discharge of a foreign material such as moisture or dust may be restricted. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 d for theilluminator 203 d in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. -
FIG. 15 illustrates anopening 103 for an IrDA device in theelectronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIG. 15 , theopening 103 for mounting the IrDA device may be provided in theouter housing electronic device 200, in order to enable infrared communication. The IrDA device may be mounted directly inside theopening 103 so as to enable infrared transmission and reception to and from an external device. Theopening 103 for the IrDA device may be a shape-matching opening or shape-matching hole. Thus, theIrDA illuminator 203 d may be mounted directly inside theopening 103. - A gap may be generated between the opening 103 d and the
IrDA illuminator 203 d, when theIrDA illuminator 203 d is mounted in theopening 103 d, and the second channel 2CH may be connected to theIrDA illuminator 203 d through the gap. Therefore, the second channel 2CH may be connected to the outside of thehousing 201 using theopening 103 d for theIrDA illuminator 203 d in thehousing 201, that is, using a gap generated when theIrDA illuminator 203 d is mounted in theopening 103 d. - The stacked
member unit 10 may be disposed between theopening 103 and the second channel 2CH with a gap in between. The stackedmember unit 10 may be formed of a material that allows introduction and discharge of air to and from the second channel 2CH but restricts introduction and discharge of water or moisture to and from the second channel 2CH. For example, the stackedmember unit 10 according to the embodiment may include the sealingmember 11 and thesecond member 12 b on the front surface of the second channel 2CH. Therefore, although the inside and outside of thehousing 201 are connected to each other through the gap and the second channel 2CH so that air may be introduced and discharged, introduction and discharge of a foreign material such as moisture or dust may be restricted. Therefore, as the second channel 2CH is provided using theopening 103 for theIrDA illuminator 203 d in thehousing 201, the second channel 2CH may connect the inside of thehousing 201 to the outside of thehousing 201 without being exposed outward, so as to allow introduction and discharge of air. As a consequence, the internal pressure of thehousing 201 may be maintained to be close to the ambient pressure of thehousing 201. - With reference to the attached drawings, an electronic device according to various embodiments will be described below. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term ‘user’ may refer to a person or device (for example, artificial intelligence electronic device) that uses an electronic device.
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FIG. 16 illustrates a view illustrating anetwork environment 100 including anelectronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. - Referring to
FIG. 16 , theelectronic device 101 may include abus 110, aprocessor 120, amemory 130, an input/output (I/O)interface 150, adisplay 160, and acommunication interface 170. In some embodiments, at least one of the components may be omitted in theelectronic device 101 or a component may be added to theelectronic device 101. - The
bus 110 may include a circuit that interconnects the foregoingcomponents - The
processor 120 may include one or more of a CPU, an AP, or a communication processor (CP). Theprocessor 120 may, for example, execute computation or data processing related to control and/or communication of at least one other component of theelectronic device 101. - The
memory 130 may include a volatile memory and/or a non-volatile memory. Thememory 130 may, for example, store instructions or data related to at least one other component. According to an embodiment, thememory 130 may store software and/orprograms 140. Theprograms 140 may include, for example, akernel 141,middleware 143, an application programming interface (API) 145, and/or application programs (or applications) 147. At least a part of thekernel 141, themiddleware 143, and the API, 145 may be called an operating system (OS). - The
kernel 141 may control or manage system resources (for example, thebus 110, theprocessor 120, or the memory 130) that are used in executing operations or functions implemented in other programs such as themiddleware 143, theAPI 145, or theapplication programs 147. Also, thekernel 141 may provide an interface for allowing themiddleware 143, theAPI 145, or theapplication programs 147 to access individual components of theelectronic device 101 and control or manage system resources. - The
middleware 143 may serve as a medium through which thekernel 141 may communicate with, for example, theAPI 145 or theapplication programs 147 to transmit and receive data. - Also, the
middleware 143 may process one or more task requests received from theapplication programs 147 according to their priority levels. For example, themiddleware 143 may assign priority levels for using system resources (thebus 110, theprocessor 120, or the memory 130) of theelectronic device 101 to at least one of theapplication programs 147. For example, themiddleware 143 may perform scheduling or load balancing for the one or more task requests by processing the one or more task requests according to the priority levels. - The
API 145 is an interface that may control functions that theapplication programs 147 provide at thekernel 141 or themiddleware 143. For example, theAPI 145 may include at least one interface or function (for example, a command) for file control, window control, video processing, or text control. - The I/
O interface 150 may, for example, provide a command or data received from a user or an external device to the other component(s) of theelectronic device 101. Further, the I/O interface 150 may output a command or data received from the other component(s) of theelectronic device 101 to the user or the external device. - The
display 160 may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic LED (OLED) display, a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display. Thedisplay 160 may display, for example, various types of content (for example, text, an image, a video, an icon, and/or a symbol) to the user. Thedisplay 160 may include a touch screen and receive, for example, a touch input, a gesture input, a proximity input, or a hovering input through an electronic pen or a user's body part. - The
communication interface 170 may establish communication, for example, between theelectronic device 101 and an external device (for example, a first externalelectronic device 102, a second externalelectronic device 104, or a server 106). For example, thecommunication interface 170 may be connected to anetwork 162 by wireless communication or wired communication and communicate with the external device (for example, the second externalelectronic device 104 or the server 106) over thenetwork 162. - Each of the first and second external
electronic devices electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, theservice 106 may be a group of one or more servers. According to various embodiments, all or a part of operations performed in theelectronic device 101 may be performed in one or more other electronic devices (for example, theelectronic devices 102 and 104) or theserver 106. According to an embodiment, if theelectronic device 101 is to perform a function or a service automatically or upon request, theelectronic device 101 may request at least a part of functions related to the function or the service to another device (for example, theelectronic device electronic device electronic device 101. Theelectronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service based on the received result or by additionally processing the received result. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing may be used. -
FIG. 17 illustrates a block diagram of anelectronic device 201 according to various embodiments. - Referring to
FIG. 17 , theelectronic device 201 may include, for example, the whole or part of theelectronic device 101 illustrated inFIG. 16 . Theelectronic device 201 may include at least one processor (for example, AP) 210, acommunication interface 220, a subscriber identification module (SIB) 224, amemory 230, asensor 240, aninput device 250, adisplay 260, aninterface 270, an audio 280, acamera 291, apower management 295, abattery 296, anindicator 297, and amotor 298. - The
processor 210 may, for example, control a plurality of hardware or software components that are connected to theprocessor 210 by executing an OS or an application program and may perform processing or computation of various types of data. Theprocessor 210 may be implemented, for example, as a system on chip (SoC). According to an embodiment, theprocessor 210 may further include a graphics processing unit (GPU) and/or an image signal processor. Theprocessor 210 may include at least a part (for example, a cellular interface 221) of the components illustrated inFIG. 17 . Theprocessor 210 may load a command or data received from at least one of other components (for example, a non-volatile memory), process the loaded command or data, and store various types of data in the non-volatile memory. - The
communication interface 220 may have the same configuration as or a similar configuration to thecommunication interface 170 illustrated inFIG. 16 . Thecommunication interface 220 may include, for example, the cellular interface 221, a wireless fidelity (WiFi)interface 223, a Bluetooth (BT)interface 225, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interface 227 (for example, a global positioning system (GPS) interface, a Glonass interface, a Beidou interface, or a Galileo interface), a near field communication (NFC)interface 228, and a radio frequency (RF) 229. - The cellular interface 221 may provide services such as voice call, video call, text service, or the Internet service, for example, through a communication network. According to an embodiment, the cellular interface 221 may identify and authenticate the
electronic device 201 within a communication network, using the SIM (for example, a SIM card) 224. According to an embodiment, the cellular interface 221 may perform at least a part of the functionalities of theprocessor 210. According to an embodiment, the cellular interface 221 may include a CP. - Each of the
WiFi interface 223, theBT interface 225, theGNSS interface 227, and theNFC interface 228 may include, for example, a processor that processes data received or transmitted by the interface. According to an embodiment, at least a part (for example, two or more) of the cellular interface 221, theWiFi interface 223, theBT interface 225, theGNSS interface 227, or theNFC interface 228 may be included in a single integrated chip (IC) or IC package. - The
RF 229 may transmit and receive, for example, communication signals (for example, RF signals). TheRF 229 may include, for example, a transceiver, a power amplifier module (PAM), a frequency filter, a low noise amplifier (LNA), an antenna, or the like. According to another embodiment, at least one of the cellular interface 221, theWiFi interface 223, theBT interface 225, theGNSS interface 227, or theNFC interface 228 may transmit and receive RF signals via a separate RF. - The
SIM 224 may include, for example, a card including the SIM and/or an embedded SIM. TheSIM 224 may include a unique identifier (for example, integrated circuit card identifier (ICCID)) or subscriber information (for example, international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)). - The memory 230 (for example, the memory 130) may include, for example, an
internal memory 232 or anexternal memory 234. Theinternal memory 232 may be at least one of, for example, a volatile memory (for example, dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), or synchronous dynamic RAM (SDRAM)), and a non-volatile memory (for example, one time programmable ROM (OTPROM), programmable ROM (PROM), erasable and programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable and programmable ROM (EEPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, flash memory (for example, NAND flash memory, or NOR flash memory), a hard drive, and a solid state drive (SSD). - The
external memory 234 may further include a flash drive such as a compact flash (CF) drive, a secure digital (SD), a micro secure digital (micro-SD), a mini secure digital (mini-SD), an extreme digital (xD), a multi-media card (MMC), or a memory stick. Theexternal memory 234 may be operatively and/or physically coupled to theelectronic device 201 via various interfaces. - The
sensor 240 may, for example, measure physical quantities or detect operational states of theelectronic device 201, and convert the measured or detected information into electric signals. Thesensor 240 may include at least one of, for example, agesture sensor 240A, agyro sensor 240B, anatmospheric pressure sensor 240C, amagnetic sensor 240D, anaccelerometer sensor 240E, agrip sensor 240F, aproximity sensor 240G, a color sensor (for example, a red, green, blue (RGB) sensor) 240H, abiometric sensor 2401, a temperature/humidity sensor 240J, anillumination sensor 240K, or an ultra violet (UV)sensor 240M. Additionally or alternatively, thesensor 240 may include, for example, an electrical-nose (E-nose) sensor, an electromyogram (EMG) sensor, an electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an iris sensor, and/or a finger print sensor. Thesensor 240 may further include a control circuit for controlling one or more sensors included therein. According to some embodiments, theelectronic device 201 may further include a processor configured to control thesensor 240, as a part of or separately from theprocessor 210. Thus, while theprocessor 210 is in a sleep state, the control circuit may control thesensor 240. - The
input device 250 may include, for example, atouch panel 252, a (digital)pen sensor 254, a key 256, or anultrasonic input device 258. Thetouch panel 252 may operate in at least one of, for example, capacitive, resistive, infrared, and ultrasonic schemes. Thetouch panel 252 may further include a control circuit. Thetouch panel 252 may further include a tactile layer to thereby provide haptic feedback to the user. - The (digital)
pen sensor 254 may include, for example, a detection sheet which is a part of the touch panel or separately configured from the touch panel. The key 256 may include, for example, a physical button, an optical key, or a keypad. Theultrasonic input device 258 may sense ultrasonic signals generated by an input tool using a microphone (for example, a microphone 288), and identify data corresponding to the sensed ultrasonic signals. - The display 260 (for example, the display 160) may include a
panel 262, ahologram device 264, or aprojector 266. Thepanel 262 may have the same configuration as or a similar configuration to thedisplay 160 illustrated inFIG. 16 . Thepanel 262 may be configured to be, for example, flexible, transparent, or wearable. Thepanel 262 and thetouch panel 252 may be implemented as a single circuit. Thehologram device 264 may utilize the interference of light waves to provide a three-dimensional image in empty space. Theprojector 266 may display an image by projecting light on a screen. The screen may be positioned, for example, inside or outside theelectronic device 201. According to an embodiment, thedisplay 260 may further include a control circuit for controlling thepanel 262, thehologram device 264, or theprojector 266. - The
interface 270 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 272, a universal serial bus (USB) 274, anoptical interface 276, or a D-subminiature (D-sub) 278. Theinterface 270 may be included, for example, in thecommunication interface 170 illustrated inFIG. 16 . Additionally or alternatively, theinterface 270 may include, for example, a mobile high-definition link (MHL) interface, an SD/multimedia card (MMC) interface, or an infrared data association (IrDA) interface. - The audio 280 may, for example, convert a sound to an electrical signal, and vice versa. At least a part of the components of the audio 280 may be included, for example, in the I/
O interface 150 illustrated inFIG. 1 . The audio 280 may process sound information input into, or output from, for example, aspeaker 282, areceiver 284, anearphone 286, or themicrophone 288. - The
camera 291 may capture, for example, still images and a video. According to an embodiment, thecamera 291 may include one or more image sensors (for example, a front sensor or a rear sensor), a lens, an image signal processor (ISP), or a flash (for example, an LED or a xenon lamp). - The
power management 295 may manage power of, for example, theelectronic device 201. According to an embodiment, thepower management 295 may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), a charger IC, or a battery or fuel gauge. The PMIC may adopt wired and/or wireless charging. The wireless charging may be performed, for example, in a magnetic resonance scheme, a magnetic induction scheme, or an electromagnetic wave scheme, and may further include an additional circuit for wireless charging, for example, a coil loop, a resonance circuit, or a rectifier. The battery gauge may measure, for example, a charge level, a voltage while charging, current, or temperature of thebattery 296. Thebattery 296 may include, for example, a rechargeable battery and/or a solar battery. - The
indicator 297 may indicate specific states of theelectronic device 201 or a part of the electronic device 201 (for example, the processor 210), for example, boot status, message status, or charge status. Themotor 298 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical vibration and generate vibrations or a haptic effect. While not shown, theelectronic device 201 may include a processing device for supporting mobile TV (for example, a GPU). The processing device for supporting mobile TV may process media data compliant with, for example, digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), digital video broadcasting (DVB), or MediaFLO™. - As is apparent from the foregoing description, an electronic device, for example, a waterproof electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an opening for air ventilation between the inside and outside of the electronic device is formed along with an existing opening. Therefore, the difference between the internal and ambient atmospheric pressures of the electronic device can be maintained constant through air ventilation between the inside and outside of the electronic device, and formation or exposure of an additional external hole is suppressed. Accordingly, the exterior of the electronic device can be designed freely and rendered to be sophisticated.
- Each of the above-described components of the electronic device may include one or more parts and the name of the component may vary with the type of the electronic device. According to various embodiments, the electronic device may be configured to include at least one of the afore-described components. Some component may be omitted from or added to the electronic device. According to various embodiments, one entity may be configured by combining a part of the components of the electronic device, to thereby perform the same functions of the components prior to the combining.
- The embodiments disclosed in the present specification are provided for description and understanding of the present disclosure, not limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure should be interpreted as embracing all modifications or various embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure therein.
- Although the present disclosure has been described with an exemplary embodiment, various changes and modifications may be suggested to one skilled in the art. It is intended that the present disclosure encompass such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.
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