WO2020235805A1 - Dispositif électronique portable comprenant un capteur de force - Google Patents

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WO2020235805A1
WO2020235805A1 PCT/KR2020/004458 KR2020004458W WO2020235805A1 WO 2020235805 A1 WO2020235805 A1 WO 2020235805A1 KR 2020004458 W KR2020004458 W KR 2020004458W WO 2020235805 A1 WO2020235805 A1 WO 2020235805A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable electronic device including a force sensor.
  • the electronic device may output stored information as sound or image.
  • various functions may be installed in one electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, not only communication functions, but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, etc., functions such as schedule management and electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. have.
  • portable electronic devices are equipped with a flat panel display device and a battery, and have a bar-type, folding-type, and sliding-type appearance.
  • electronic communication technology electronic devices have been miniaturized, and electronic devices that can be worn on a part of a body such as a wrist or a head have been commercialized.
  • electronic devices are gradually becoming lighter and shorter, while providing various functions to satisfy the needs of consumers.
  • sensors may collect information related to an electronic device, an external device, or a user.
  • One or more sensors may be included in the electronic device, and various services may be provided using information collected through various sensors.
  • a wearable electronic device electronic components such as an ECG electrode, a wheel, an HRM sensor, a TSP, and a physical key may be disposed at different locations and occupy a separate space. Accordingly, according to the shape of each electronic component, the overall thickness and length of the overall width of the wearable electronic device may increase, and as various electronic components are arranged in a limited space, design diversity decreases, unit cost increases, and manufacturing complexity Can increase.
  • the wearable electronic device can reduce a mounting space of components by integrating functions performed by a plurality of electronic components into one assembly, thereby reducing unit cost and simplifying manufacturing.
  • An electronic device includes a display assembly for outputting a screen, a bezel part disposed along an edge of the display assembly and including at least one electrode, and disposed on a bottom surface of the display assembly and the bezel part. And a bracket for supporting internal electronic components, a force sensor disposed between the bezel part and the bracket and facing the at least one electrode, and a conductive member providing electrical contact with the at least one electrode. It may include a flexible printed circuit board.
  • An electronic device includes a transparent plate and a front plate disposed along an edge of the transparent plate and including a bezel portion including at least one electrode, and facing a direction opposite to a direction facing the front plate.
  • a bracket including a flexible printed circuit board including a conductive member, a first area for mounting the display, and a second area for mounting the flexible printed circuit board may be included.
  • the wearable electronic device uses a single FPCB assembly including a plurality of force sensors to perform a plurality of functions (eg, various biometric information recognition and transmission, display direction recognition, touch recognition, physical key recognition). Can provide.
  • functions eg, various biometric information recognition and transmission, display direction recognition, touch recognition, physical key recognition.
  • the wearable device increases the battery capacity or provides a space for mounting additional components as electronic components (wheel, electrode, TSP, physical key, grip sensor) mounted therein are removed compared to a general device. Can be enlarged.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2A is a front view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 2B is a rear view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure as viewed from a different direction.
  • FIG 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a stacked structure of an area of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 5A and 5B are perspective views illustrating an area of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 6A and 6B are front views illustrating a flexible printed circuit board mounted in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of the flexible printed circuit board of FIG. 6B.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the flexible printed circuit board of FIG. 6B taken along line B-B'.
  • FIG. 9 is an area diagram illustrating an operation of input information of a force sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10 is an area diagram illustrating an operation of a force sensor on input information according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 is illustrated.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (for example, a short-range wireless communication network), or a second network 199 It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • a first network 198 for example, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network).
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, or antenna module 197 ) Can be included.
  • a sensor module 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, or antenna module 197
  • at least one of these components may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
  • some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit.
  • the sensor module 176 eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor
  • the display device 160 eg, a display.
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to implement at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and can perform various data processing or operations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 may store commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) to the volatile memory 132. The command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134.
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 may store commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) to the volatile memory 132.
  • the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132 may be processed, and result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134.
  • the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together , A sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the coprocessor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be specialized for a designated function. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as a part thereof.
  • the coprocessor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, an application is executed). ) While in the state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (for example, the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the functions or states related to. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have.
  • an image signal processor or a communication processor may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (for example, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, software (eg, the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or an application 146.
  • the input device 150 may receive a command or data to be used for a component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120) from an outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101.
  • the input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, or a keyboard.
  • the sound output device 155 may output an sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101.
  • the sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
  • the display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
  • the display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device.
  • the display device 160 may include a touch circuitry set to sense a touch, or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) set to measure the strength of a force generated by the touch. have.
  • the audio module 170 may convert sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device (for example, an external electronic device directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102) (for example, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101, or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used for the electronic device 101 to connect directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through a tactile or motor sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture a still image and a video.
  • the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
  • the power management module 388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.
  • the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It is possible to support establishment and communication through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 operates independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor), and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg : A LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module) may be included.
  • a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (for example, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (for example, a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (for example, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
  • subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device) or receive from the outside.
  • the antenna module 197 may include one or more antennas, from which at least one suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 An antenna of, for example, may be selected by the communication module 190.
  • the signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
  • At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI))) between peripheral devices and signals ( E.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.
  • a communication method e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
  • Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
  • all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
  • the electronic device 101 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 does not execute the function or service by itself.
  • One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the execution result to the electronic device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • Electronic devices may be devices of various types.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a home appliance e.g., a portable medical device
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish the component from other corresponding components, and the components may be referred to in other aspects (eg, importance or Order) is not limited.
  • Some (eg, a first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” to another (eg, second) component.
  • module used in this document may include a unit implemented by hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, parts, or circuits.
  • the module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (for example, the program 140) including them.
  • the processor eg, the processor 120 of the device (eg, the electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked.
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • a storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • non-transient only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal e.g., electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided by being included in a computer program product.
  • Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store TM ) or two user devices ( It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones).
  • a device e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play Store TM
  • two user devices It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones).
  • at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.
  • each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations are executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.
  • 2A is a front view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 2B is a rear view illustrating an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure as viewed from a different direction.
  • An electronic device may be a portable electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal or a wearable electronic device wearable on a user's body.
  • An electronic device will be described as an example as a smart watch.
  • an electronic device 101 includes a housing 310 including a transparent plate 311, a bezel 320, and a detachable part 330. It may include.
  • the "first direction” described to describe various embodiments of the present invention may mean a direction perpendicular from one surface of the transparent plate 311, and the "second direction” refers to a direction opposite to the "first direction”. It can mean.
  • the housing 310 may include a first surface 313 facing in the first direction and a second surface 315 facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the first surface 313 of the housing 310 may be disposed to face a specified inclination toward a first direction and a direction between the first and second directions
  • the housing 310 The second surface 315 of) may be disposed to face a specified inclination toward a second direction and a direction between the first and second directions.
  • the housing 310 may have a front surface open and a front surface of the housing 310.
  • the transparent plate 311 is mounted to form at least a part of the first surface 313 corresponding to the front surface of the housing 310, so that the open first surface 313 of the housing 310 is Can be closed.
  • the first surface 313 and the second surface 315 may have a plate shape and may include a curved surface at an edge portion.
  • the second surface 315 of the housing 310 includes at least one transparent region 315a so that light generated from an optical element unit (eg, a light emitting unit and/or a light receiving unit) disposed inside the housing is emitted to the outside. can do.
  • an optical element unit eg, a light emitting unit and/or a light receiving unit
  • the housing 310 includes various circuit devices, for example, a processor 120 (eg, an application processor (AP)), a memory 130, as described above in FIG. 1,
  • the interface 150 eg, input/output interface, communication interface
  • a battery not shown
  • the housing 310 may be made of a metal material.
  • the rim of the housing 310 may be made of a metal material, and portions other than the rim of the housing 310 may be made of a plastic material.
  • the transparent plate 311 may be disposed on the first surface 313 of the housing 310.
  • the transparent plate 311 may be made of a transparent material such as glass or resin (eg, acrylic, polycarbonate) to implement a screen output from a display device (display device 160 of FIG. 1 ).
  • a screen in the form of an analog clock may be output on the transparent plate 311.
  • the bezel 320 may be disposed on an edge of the transparent plate 311.
  • the bezel 320 may rotate along the rim of the transparent plate 311.
  • the bezel 320 may be coupled to be able to rotate relative to the housing 310.
  • the bezel 320 may be made of a metal material to enhance the appearance of the electronic device 101.
  • when the bezel 320 is made of a metal material it may be used as an antenna radiator.
  • the detachable parts 330 may be disposed to protrude from both ends of the housing 310 to extend in a direction away from each other.
  • the detachable part 330 may be coupled to a wearing part (not shown) (eg, a wrist band) arranged to be worn on the user's wrist.
  • the detachable part 330 has a binding groove that engages with the wearing part, and the binding groove is formed in plural on the side surface of the housing 310 or has a closed curve shape extending along the circumference of the housing 310 I can.
  • the wearing part may be configured in various forms (for example, rubber material, plastic, metal), and the various types of wearing parts may be detached from the detachable part 330 of the electronic device 101 according to the user's preference. Yes, it is possible to make the appearance of the electronic device beautiful.
  • FIG 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an internal structure of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • an electronic device 101 includes a housing 310, a bezel 320, a display 340, an electronic component 350, a main circuit board 360, and A bracket 380, a battery, and a biometric sensor 370 may be included.
  • the structure of the housing 310 and/or the bezel 320 of the electronic device 101 disclosed in FIG. 3 is a structure of the housing 310 and/or the bezel 320 disclosed in FIGS. 2A and 2B, and a part or All can be the same.
  • the housing 310 may accommodate various electronic components such as the display 340, the main circuit board 360, the electronic component 350 and/or the biometric sensor 370.
  • a portion of the housing 310, for example, a side surface of the housing 310 may be made of a material that at least partially transmits a radio signal or a magnetic field.
  • the display 340 may be coupled on a second direction (-Z axis direction) of a transparent plate (eg, the transparent plate 311 of FIG. 3A ).
  • the display 340 may display image information (eg, photos, videos) to the outside through the transparent plate 311, and various applications (eg, games, internet banking, schedule management) can be displayed according to the user's manipulation. You can print the execution screen.
  • the display 340 is a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, or a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) display, or electronic paper. (electronic paper) may include a display.
  • the display 340 may be integrally provided with a touch screen panel to perform a touch screen function.
  • an antenna radiator is mounted on an inner or outer surface of the display 340 to perform a wireless communication function.
  • the display 340 may be connected to the display circuit board 341, and the display circuit board 341 may be bent and extended inside the housing 310.
  • the display circuit board 341 may be electrically connected to the main circuit board 360 to transmit an electrical signal for driving the display 340.
  • the main circuit board 360 may be disposed to face a battery (not shown).
  • a processor and a communication module may be mounted in the form of an integrated circuit chip.
  • the main circuit board 360 may be electrically connected to the battery.
  • the main circuit board 360 may be electrically connected to the electronic component 350 including the antenna radiator through a connector.
  • the electronic component 350 is disposed on the main circuit board 360 and may include an antenna radiator and/or a wireless charging antenna.
  • the antenna radiator may transmit and receive wireless signals through a magnetic secure transmission (MST) method.
  • MST magnetic secure transmission
  • the antenna radiator may be an MST antenna.
  • the antenna radiator may be an NFC antenna that transmits and receives wireless signals through a near field communication (NFC) method.
  • NFC near field communication
  • a shielding structure may be disposed around the antenna radiator to block signal interference between other electronic components, such as a sensor module.
  • the wireless charging antenna may be attached to one surface of the main circuit board 360.
  • the wireless charging antenna may be formed in the form of a flat coil.
  • the wireless charging antenna may be made of a conductive material, and may be electrically connected to the main circuit board 360.
  • the wireless charging antenna may generate a current by electromagnetic induction generated from an external electronic device. The current generated by the wireless charging antenna may charge the battery (not shown) through the main circuit board 360.
  • a heat dissipation structure (not shown) may be provided between the main circuit board 360 and the battery.
  • the heat dissipation structure may receive heat generated from the main circuit board 360 and prevent the main circuit board 360 from being overheated.
  • a shielding structure 390 may be disposed between the main circuit board 360 and the second surface 315. The shielding structure 390 may shield the electronic component on the main circuit board 360 and the biometric sensor 370 to prevent mutual interference.
  • the second surface 315 formed in the second direction (-Z axis direction) of the housing 310 may form a rear cover of the housing 310.
  • the rear cover may be made of a glass material.
  • the rear cover may contact a part of the body (eg, wrist).
  • the rear cover is not limited to being made of a glass material, but may be made of a transparent material such as transparent reinforced plastic.
  • the rear cover may be composed of a transparent plate for sensing operation of the biometric sensor 370 in the center area, and other areas may be composed of an opaque plate.
  • the rear cover may include at least one transparent region 315a so that light generated from the internal optical element unit is emitted to the outside.
  • the biometric sensor 370 may be disposed between the main circuit board 360 and the second surface 315 to sense the user's biometric information.
  • the biometric sensor 370 may include a heart rate monitoring (HRM) device.
  • HRM heart rate monitoring
  • the biometric sensor 370 may detect contraction/expansion of blood vessels due to reflection of light according to a change in blood volume in blood vessels within the skin of the body.
  • the processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • the processor may receive an electrical signal from the biometric sensor 370 and calculate a heart rate.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a stacked structure of an area of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 5A and 5B are perspective views illustrating an area of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • one area of the electronic device 101 is an upper structure 410, a flexible printed circuit board 420 (FPCB), and a lower structure. It may include 430.
  • FPCB flexible printed circuit board
  • the upper structure 410 of FIG. 4 is partially or entirely the same as the structure of the transparent plate 311, the bezel part 320, the first surface 313 of the housing 310, and the display 340 of FIGS. 2A to 3 can do.
  • the lower structure 430 of FIG. 4 may be partially or entirely the same as the structure of the bracket 380 of FIGS. 2A to 3 and the second surface 315 of the housing 310.
  • the upper structure 410 may include a display assembly 411 disposed in a central region and a bezel part 412 disposed along an edge of the display assembly 411.
  • the display assembly 411 may be an active area of the electronic device 101
  • the bezel part 412 may be an inactive area of the electronic device 101.
  • Some components, internal electronic components, signal lines, or circuit lines extending from the display assembly 411 may be disposed below the inactive area, and the bezel part 412 is formed of an opaque material so that they are not exposed to the outside. It can be applied with a malleable material.
  • the display assembly 411 may include a display providing an image and/or an image, and a transparent plate covering the display.
  • the bezel part 412 includes at least one electrode 510 or 520, and the at least one electrode 510 or 520 transmits information due to a user's body contact to a flexible printed circuit. It can be transferred to the substrate 420.
  • the bezel part (for example, the bezel part 412 of FIG. 4) may be formed of one electrode 510.
  • the one electrode 510 may be disposed to form a predetermined thickness along the edge of the display assembly 411.
  • the one electrode 510 may be implemented in a closed loop or wheel shape while contacting the edge of the circular display assembly 411.
  • the one electrode 510 may form a seamless curved surface toward the lower end toward the outer side from the inner side of the upper end in order to facilitate the user's contact with the aesthetic sense of design.
  • the one electrode 510 may include a metal electrode or a transparent electrode.
  • the bezel part (for example, the bezel part 412 of FIG. 4) may include a plurality of electrodes 520 and a segmented part 530.
  • the plurality of electrodes 520 may include a first electrode 521 and a second electrode 522 having a shape corresponding to the first electrode 521.
  • a segmented portion 530 may be disposed between the plurality of electrodes 520.
  • the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 may be disposed to form a predetermined thickness along the edge of the display assembly 411.
  • the first electrode 521 may be disposed to come into contact with an edge of a part of the circular display assembly 411 (for example, a semicircle shape), and may include a curved surface and have one side open.
  • the second electrode 522 may include a curved surface while contacting an edge of another portion (eg, a semicircle shape) of the circular display assembly 411 and may be implemented in a shape with one side open.
  • the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 may be implemented in a shape corresponding to each other based on the segmented portion 530.
  • the first electrode 521, the second electrode 522, and the segmented portion 530 may be implemented in a closed loop or wheel shape.
  • the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 may form a seamless curved surface from the inside to the outside in order to facilitate the user's contact with the aesthetic feeling of design.
  • the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 may include a metal electrode or a transparent electrode.
  • the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 may have the same polarity or different polarities.
  • a method of separating or cutting one electrode in a closed loop or wheel shape using a laser may be used.
  • the segmented portion 530 may be disposed between the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522.
  • the segmented portion 530 may be disposed to face each other at one end and/or the other end of the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522, respectively.
  • the segmented portion 530 may be formed of at least two to separate the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522.
  • the segment 530 includes an insulating or waterproof material, or an adhesive material such as a tape or bonding for bonding the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 It may include.
  • the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522 may be configured as an electrocardiogram (ECG) electrode.
  • ECG electrocardiogram
  • force sensors disposed under the first electrode 512 e.g., 1-1 of FIG. 6B
  • the contact information is transmitted to the force sensor 611a and the 1-3th force sensor 611c
  • the contact information is transmitted to the lower part of the second electrode 522 It may be transmitted to the force sensors disposed in the (eg, the 1-2th force sensor 611b of FIG. 6B and the 1-4th force sensor 611d).
  • the processor measures the user's electrocardiogram (ECG) by transmitting current to the first electrode 521 and the second electrode 522. can do.
  • a bezel part including one or two electrodes is shown, but the design is not limited thereto, and the design may be changed to a bezel part including three or more electrodes and a segmented part separating each electrode.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 (FPCB) is between the bezel part 412 of the upper structure 410 and the bracket 431. Can be placed.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may correspond to the shape of the bezel part 412 and may be electrically connected to at least one electrode 510 or 520 of the bezel part 412.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may be provided in a substantially one closed loop or wheel shape.
  • one side of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may be extended to be electrically connected to a main circuit board (eg, the main circuit board 360 of FIG. 3) in the electronic device.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may include at least one force sensor 610 and a conductive member 620.
  • the at least one force sensor 610 may be disposed under the at least one electrode 510 or 520 to sense the user's biometric information transmitted from the electrode 510 or 520.
  • the conductive member 620 may fix the electrode 510 or 520 to the flexible printed circuit board 420 and provide electrical contact.
  • the lower structure 430 may be a bracket 431 or a structure in which the bracket 431 and the rear (for example, the second surface 315 of the housing 310 of FIG. 3) are combined. have.
  • the bracket 431 may be a bracket 431 or a structure in which the bracket 431 and the rear (for example, the second surface 315 of the housing 310 of FIG. 3) are combined.
  • the bracket 431 may be disposed under the upper structure 410 and may provide a space in which the flexible printed circuit board 420 is seated.
  • the bracket 431 constitutes an outer surface of the electronic device, and may be coupled to the upper structure 410.
  • at least a portion of the upper structure 410 (for example, one side of the bezel part 412) may be inserted into the bracket 431 to fix the upper structure 410.
  • the bracket 431 includes a main circuit board (for example, the main circuit board 360 of FIG. 3), a first area 433 where components such as a battery (not shown) are mounted, and the flexible printing.
  • a second area 434 on which the circuit board 420 is mounted may be included.
  • the first area 433 is a space formed in the center of the bracket 431, and the second area 434 is a closed loop so as to correspond to the shape of the flexible printed circuit board 420 Alternatively, it may be a wheel-shaped recess.
  • the bracket 431 may include a protrusion 435 that serves as at least one input key to the side.
  • the protrusion 435 may be a structure that protrudes outward and can be pressed by a user's force, or a structure that senses the user's force by a force sensor disposed inside.
  • FIGS. 6A and 6B are front views illustrating a flexible printed circuit board mounted in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of the flexible printed circuit board of FIG. 6B.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the flexible printed circuit board of FIG. 6B taken along line B-B'.
  • one area of the electronic device 101 is an upper structure 410 (eg, the upper structure 410 of FIG. 4 ), and a flexible A printed circuit board 420 (FPCB) and a bracket 431 having a lower structure (eg, the bracket 431 of FIG. 4) may be included.
  • an upper structure 410 eg, the upper structure 410 of FIG. 4
  • a flexible A printed circuit board 420 (FPCB) and a bracket 431 having a lower structure eg, the bracket 431 of FIG. 4
  • the top structure of FIGS. 6A to 8 (eg, the top structure 410 of FIGS. 7 and 8 ), a flexible printed circuit board 420, a force sensor (eg, the force sensor 610 of FIGS. 6A and 6B), and a display assembly (Example: the display assembly 411 of Figs. 7 and 8), and the configuration of the bracket (eg, the bracket 431 of Figs. 6a and 6b) is the upper structure 410 of Figs. ), the force sensor 610, the display assembly 411, and the structure of the bracket 431 may be partially or entirely the same.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 includes a bezel part 412 (for example, a bezel part 412 in FIG. 4) and the bracket 431 of the upper structure. ) Can be placed between.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 corresponds to the shape of the bezel part 412, and the electrode of the bezel part 412 (for example, the electrode 510 or 520 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) and the main circuit board ( Example: It may be electrically connected to the main circuit board 360 of FIG. 3.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 is provided in a substantially one closed loop or wheel shape, and at least one electrode through a conductive member 620 mounted in one area And can be electrically connected.
  • one side of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may be extended to be electrically connected to the main circuit board 360 in the electronic device.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 includes a substrate 630 on which an electronic component can be mounted, a plurality of force sensors 610 disposed on the substrate 630, and a conductive member 620.
  • the substrate 630 includes a first substrate 631 having a closed loop or wheel shape, and a first substrate 631 extending from the first substrate 631 to the center of the electronic device. It may include two substrates 632.
  • the first substrate 631 may include a first surface 631a facing a front surface and a second surface 631b facing a rear surface opposite to the first surface. At least a part of the plurality of force sensors 610 may be disposed on the second surface 631b.
  • the second substrate 632 is formed to protrude from one side of the first substrate 631 toward the inside of the electronic device 101, at least partially bent, and a main circuit board (e.g., a main circuit board) disposed inside the bracket 431 : It may be electrically connected to the main circuit board 360 of FIG. 3. Accordingly, the second substrate 632 may transmit a signal generated by an electronic component such as a force sensor of the flexible printed circuit board 420 to the main circuit board 360.
  • At least one connector may be disposed on the second substrate 632, and may be, for example, a coaxial cable connector or a board to board connector.
  • the conductive member 620 is formed on the first surface 631a of the first substrate 631, and the conductive member 620 is the electrode (for example, the electrode of FIGS. 5A and 5B). (510 or 520) may be fixed to the flexible printed circuit board 420, and electrical contact may be provided.
  • the conductive member 620 may have a structure such as a clip, a pad, a conductive paste, or a pin, and may be formed of a plurality of pieces. For example, in the conductive member 620 composed of two, each conductive member 620 may be disposed to face each other based on the center of a closed loop structure formed by the flexible printed circuit board 420. I can.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 includes electrodes (eg, electrodes 510 or 520 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) and/or a display assembly (eg, display assembly 411 of FIG. 7 ). It may include two first force sensors 611 for sensing information through and transmitting the detected information to the process.
  • the first force sensors 611 perform the same functions as the 1-1 force sensor 611a and the 1-2 force sensor 611b, and the second surface 631b of the first substrate 631 It can be arranged spaced apart from each other on the top.
  • the 1-1 force sensor 611a and the 1-2 force sensor 611b are easily used when the user contacts the electrode 510 or 520 and/or the display assembly 411
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may be disposed to face each other based on the center of a closed loop structure formed by the flexible printed circuit board 420.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 is attached to an electrode (for example, the electrode 510, or 520 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) and/or a display assembly (for example, the display assembly 411 of FIG. 7). It may include four first force sensors 611 for sensing information through and transmitting the detected information to the process.
  • the first force sensors 611 include a 1-1 force sensor 611a, a 1-2 force sensor 611b, a 1-3 force sensor 611c, and a 1-4 force sensor 611d. They perform the same function as each other, and may be spaced apart from each other on the second surface 631b of the first substrate 631.
  • the 1-1 force sensor 611a, the 1-2 force sensor 611b, the 1-3 force sensor 611c, and the 1-4 force sensor 611d are When the electrodes 510 or 520 and/or the display assembly 411 are in contact, the same distance may be spaced apart from each other in the flexible printed circuit board 420 to provide easy detection.
  • a first virtual line L1 crossing the center of the 1-1 force sensor 611a and the 1-4 force sensor 611d is the 1-2th force sensor 611b and Intersects the second virtual line L2 crossing the center of the 1-3th force sensor 611c, and the intersection point O is the center O of the ring structure formed by the flexible printed circuit board 420 I can.
  • each of the first force sensors 611 are not fixed, and are arranged at various positions to easily detect information sensed by the electrodes 510 or 520 and/or the display assembly 411
  • the design can be changed as much as possible.
  • the number of the first force sensors 611 is not limited to two or four, and various channels in order to easily detect information from the electrodes 510 or 520 and/or the display assembly 411 Design can be changed.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 detects information through an electrode (for example, the electrode 510 or 520 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) and/or the display assembly 411, or the electronic device
  • at least one second force sensor 612 for performing the role of an input device may be included.
  • the second force sensor 612 includes a 2-1 force sensor 612a and a 2-2 force sensor 612b, and the 2-1 force sensor 612a and the second force sensor 612a 2
  • the force sensors 612b perform the same function with each other, are spaced apart on a third substrate (eg, the third substrate 633 in FIG. 8 ), and may be disposed to face the outer surface of the electronic device 101. have.
  • the 2-1 force sensor 612a and the 2-2 force sensor 612b are together with the first force sensors 611 to facilitate detection by a user's contact.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may be disposed to face each other based on the center of a closed loop structure formed by the flexible printed circuit board 420.
  • a protruding portion 435 protruding outwardly disposed in an area of the bracket 431 facing the second force sensor 612 may include a protruding portion 435 that serves as a physical key.
  • a first protrusion 435a may be disposed to face the 2-1 force sensor 612a
  • a second protrusion 435b may be disposed to face the 2-2 force sensor 612b. have.
  • the protrusion 435 guides the user to easily detect a region provided with the input device, and facilitates the operation performance of the second force sensor 612.
  • a flexible printed circuit board 420 and one region of a bracket 431 are stacked and arranged around an electrode 520 exposed to the outside.
  • At least one of the first force sensors 611 (for example, the 1-1 force sensor 611a) is disposed on the second surface 631b of the flexible printed circuit board 420, and the flexible printed circuit board
  • a waterproof member 670 may be disposed outside the 420.
  • the waterproof member 670 may be disposed between the electrode 520 and the bracket 431, and may be disposed along the outer surface of the flexible printed circuit board 420 in a ring shape.
  • the waterproof member 670 is manufactured in a form such as tape, bond, or injection, and blocks foreign substances that may enter from the outside to protect the flexible printed circuit board 420.
  • the stacked structure of the flexible printed circuit board, the bracket, and the upper structure may reduce the thickness as compared to the structure of a general wearable electronic device.
  • the structure of the upper and the middle part of a general wearable electronic device may have a thickness of at least about 3.5 mm, regardless of whether an electrode is included in order to arrange a wheel, a touch pad, and a physical key.
  • the laminated configuration of the flexible printed circuit board, bracket, and upper structure of the present disclosure may be implemented with a thickness of about 2.5 mm or less as structures for wheels, touch pads, and physical keys are excluded. This can reduce the overall thickness of the electronic device or secure a space for adding other electronic components.
  • structures for the wheel, touch pad, and physical key are excluded, it is possible to simplify the configuration and reduce material cost.
  • a flexible printed circuit board 420 and one region of the bracket 431 are stacked and arranged around an electrode 520 exposed to the outside.
  • At least one of the second force sensors 612 may be disposed to face a side surface of the bracket 431.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may include a first substrate 631 having a ring structure and a third substrate 633 bent downward from one side of the first substrate 631 .
  • the third substrate 633 may be formed to face a substantially vertical direction with the first substrate 631, and the 2-1 force sensor 612a may be disposed inside the third substrate 633. have.
  • the 2-1 force sensor 612a may be disposed to face the protrusion (eg, the first protrusion 435a) of the bracket 431. Accordingly, the 2-1 force sensor 612a may sense pressure information applied from the side in addition to pressure information applied from the front surface of the electronic device 101 (eg, the electrode 520 and the display assembly 411). .
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 including the third substrate 633 in the region where the second force sensor 612 is disposed is' ⁇ ' or' ⁇ ' when viewed in a cross-section. It can be manufactured in shape.
  • a waterproof member 670 may be disposed outside the flexible printed circuit board 420.
  • the waterproof member 670 may be disposed between the electrode 520 and the bracket 431 and may be disposed along the outer surface of the flexible printed circuit board 420 in a ring shape.
  • the waterproof member 670 is manufactured by tape, bond, or injection, and blocks foreign substances that may enter from the outside to protect the flexible printed circuit board 420.
  • the stacked configuration of the flexible printed circuit board, the bracket, and the upper structure may provide an expanded internal space.
  • a separate space inside the bracket for a structure for a physical key eg, a physical input key flow space, a dome key, a bracket for mounting a dome key
  • the space in which the flexible printed circuit board including the force sensor disposed on the side according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is mounted is about 1.0 mm as the structure for the physical key is excluded and only the flexible circuit board is disposed. It may be implemented with the following thickness, which may additionally secure a mounting space inside the electronic device.
  • the configuration can be simplified and material cost can be reduced.
  • FIG. 9 is an area diagram illustrating an operation of input information of a force sensor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 10 is an area diagram illustrating an operation of a force sensor on input information according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 3) has an upper structure (eg, the upper structure 410 of FIG. 4), and a flexible printed circuit board 420 , May include a lower structure (eg, the lower structure 430 of FIG. 4).
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 is provided in a substantially one closed loop or wheel shape, and a plurality of force sensors 611, 612, or 613) may be included.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 may include a plurality of first force sensors 611 or 613 facing a front direction and at least one second force sensor 612 facing a side direction.
  • the first force sensor 611 of FIG. 9 and the first force sensor 613 of FIG. 10 may have different positions disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 420 from each other.
  • the plurality of first force sensors 611 or 613 and at least one second force sensor 612 sense information through the electrode 520 and/or the display assembly 411, and convert the sensed information into a process. Can deliver.
  • the at least one second force sensor 612 may sense information through one side of the bracket 431 and transmit the detected information to a process.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 and force sensors 611, 612, or 613 disposed inside the electronic device are projected, and the force sensors 611,
  • the structure of the force sensors 611 or 612 of FIGS. 6A to 8 may be applied mutatis mutandis to the structure of 612 or 613.
  • a horizontal axis is defined as an X axis and a vertical axis is defined as a Y axis with respect to the center of the circular display assembly 411, and the front surface of the electronic device divided by the horizontal axis and the vertical axis (for example, the display assembly (
  • the four regions of the 411 and the electrode 520 may be represented as a first quadrant S1, a second quadrant S2, a third quadrant S3, and a fourth quadrant S4, respectively.
  • the user may contact a part of the body (eg, a finger) to the electrode 520 and/or the display assembly 411 of the electronic device 101, and the flexible printed circuit board 420
  • the force sensors 611 or 612 may detect this.
  • the force sensors 611 or 612 may detect a drag operation along the electrode 520 and/or the display assembly 411.
  • a designated function may be applied by applying pressure to the central region of the display assembly 411 or may be used as a palm touch.
  • the force sensors 611 or 612 of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may detect this and provide an interface function for transmitting the detected information to the processor.
  • the 2-2th force sensor 612b, the 1-2th force sensor 611b, the 1-1th force sensor 611a of the flexible printed circuit board 420, The 2-1 th force sensor 612a may recognize that the force moves from the first quadrant S1 to the second quadrant S2, and may function as an interface to rotate to the left side like a wheel.
  • the force sensors 611 or 612 of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may detect this and provide an interface function for transmitting the detected information to a process.
  • the 1-4th force sensor 611d, the 2-2th force sensor 612b, and the 1-2th force sensor 611b of the flexible printed circuit board 420 Recognizing that the force moves from the fourth quadrant S4 to the first quadrant S1, the interface function of turning to the left may be performed like a wheel.
  • the force sensors 611 or 612 of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may detect this and provide an interface function for transmitting the detected information to a process. For example, in response to the user's motion, the 1-1 force sensor 611a, the 2-1 force sensor 612a, and the 1-3 force sensor 611c of the flexible printed circuit board 420 Recognizing that the force moves from the second quadrant S2 to the third quadrant S3, the interface function of turning to the left may be performed like a wheel.
  • the force sensors 611 or 612 of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may detect this and provide an interface function for transmitting the detected information to a process.
  • the 2-3rd force sensor 610 may recognize that a force moves from the second quadrant S2 to the first quadrant S1, and may function as an interface to rotate to the left side like a wheel.
  • the line from the upper left to the lower right is defined as the P axis
  • the line from the upper right to the lower left is defined as the Q axis.
  • the four regions of the display assembly 411 and the electrode 520 may be represented as an upper region S5, a lower region S6, a left region S7, and a right region S8, respectively.
  • the user may contact a part of the body (eg, a finger) to the electrode 520 and/or the display assembly 411 of the electronic device 101, and the flexible printed circuit board 420
  • the first force sensor 613 may detect this.
  • the first force sensor 613 detects according to a drag operation along the electrode 520 and/or the display assembly 411, or a touch function capable of distinguishing vertically and horizontally, such as a touch pad. Can be done.
  • the flexible printed circuit board 420 At least one of the first force sensors 613a, 613b, 613c, or 613d of may provide an interface function that senses this and transmits the detected information to the processor.
  • the user's finger in contact with the upper area S5 may be detected by the force sensor 613a disposed on the upper side, and the user's finger in contact with the lower area S6 is the force disposed at the lower side.
  • the sensor 613b can detect it.
  • the force sensors 613 of the flexible printed circuit board 420 may detect this and provide an interface function for transmitting another detected information to the processor.
  • An electronic device includes a display assembly (eg, 411 in FIG. 4) for outputting a screen, disposed along an edge of the display assembly, and includes at least one electrode (eg, 510 in FIG. 5A ).
  • a bezel part eg, 412 in FIG. 4 including the 520 of 5b, a bracket disposed on the bottom surface of the display assembly and the bezel part, and supporting internal electronic components (eg, 430 in FIG. 4), and the bezel A force sensor disposed between the part and the bracket and facing the at least one electrode (eg, 610 in FIG. 4), and a conductive member (eg, 620 in FIG. 4) providing electrical contact with the at least one electrode
  • It may include a flexible printed circuit board including (for example, 420 of FIG. 4).
  • the bracket is disposed along an edge of the first area (eg, 433 in FIG. 4) where the main circuit board (eg, 360 in FIG. 3) is disposed, and is closed.
  • a second area (eg, 434 of FIG. 4) on which the flexible printed circuit board having a closed loop shape is disposed may be included.
  • the single electrode (for example, 510 in FIG. 5A) has a closed loop shape to face one surface of the flexible printed circuit board, and is exposed to the outside for physical contact of the user. I can.
  • the bezel part includes a first electrode (eg, 521 in FIG. 5B), a second electrode having a shape corresponding to the first electrode (eg, 522 in FIG. 5B), and the first electrode. And a segmented portion (eg, 530 of FIG. 5B) disposed between the second electrodes and including an insulating material.
  • the first electrode, the second electrode, and the segment have a closed loop shape to face one surface of the flexible printed circuit board, and are exposed to the outside for physical contact of the user.
  • the first electrode and the second electrode may be a metal electrode or a transparent electrode.
  • the flexible printed circuit board includes a first surface disposed toward the bezel (eg, 631a in FIG. 7 ), and a second surface disposed toward the bracket (eg, 631b in FIG. 7 ). can do.
  • the flexible printed circuit board is disposed on the second surface, a plurality of force sensors for sensing information through the at least one electrode and/or the display assembly, and transmitting the detected information to a process ( Example: 611 of FIG. 6A or 611 and 612 of FIG. 6B) may be included.
  • the plurality of force sensors may be configured to include a 1-1 force sensor (eg, 611a in FIG. 6A), and a 1-2 force sensor (eg, FIG. 6A) spaced apart from the 1-1 force sensor. May include 611b).
  • the plurality of force sensors may be used as a 1-1 force sensor (eg, 611a in FIG. 6B), a 1-2 force sensor (eg, 611b in FIG. 6B), and a 1-3 force sensor (eg : 611c of FIG. 6B), and a 1-4 force sensor (eg, 611d of FIG. 6B), wherein the 1-1 force sensor, the 1-2 force sensor, the 1-3 force sensor, And the 1-4 force sensors may be spaced apart so as not to overlap each other on the second surface.
  • a 1-1 force sensor eg, 611a in FIG. 6B
  • a 1-2 force sensor eg, 611b in FIG. 6B
  • a 1-3 force sensor eg : 611c of FIG. 6B
  • a 1-4 force sensor eg, 611d of FIG. 6B
  • the 1-1 force sensor, the 1-2 force sensor, the 1-3 force sensor, and the 1-4 force sensor may have the closed loop shape. They may be spaced apart from each other at the same distance along the flexible printed circuit board.
  • the flexible printed circuit board may include a portion extending from one side of the flexible printed circuit board and bent in a direction of the bracket.
  • At least one of the plurality of force sensors may include at least one second force sensor (eg, 612 of FIG. 6B) disposed to face an outer surface of the electronic device in a region of the bent portion.
  • the bracket includes at least one protrusion () disposed to face the at least one second force sensor, and the at least one protrusion is exposed to an external direction of the electronic device, and the user May guide the input device to detect the provided area.
  • the electronic device may further include a waterproof member having a closed loop shape disposed between the bezel part and the bracket and formed along an edge of the flexible printed circuit board.
  • the flexible printed circuit board includes a first substrate (eg, 631 of FIG. 6B), a second substrate extending from one side of the first substrate and bent toward the bracket (eg, FIG. 6B of 632, and the end of the second substrate may be electrically connected to the main circuit board.
  • the flexible printed circuit board includes a third substrate (eg, 633 in FIG. 8) extending from the other side of the first substrate and disposed toward a direction substantially perpendicular to the first substrate.
  • a third substrate eg, 633 in FIG. 8
  • First force sensors may be disposed on one surface of the first substrate, and at least one second force sensor may be disposed on one surface of the third substrate.
  • the at least one second force sensor is disposed between the plurality of first force sensors on the flexible printed circuit board and senses information provided to the front or side of the electronic device, The sensed information can be delivered to the process.
  • An electronic device includes a transparent plate and a front plate disposed along an edge of the transparent plate and including a bezel portion including at least one electrode, and facing a direction opposite to a direction facing the front plate.
  • a bracket including a flexible printed circuit board including a conductive member, a first area for mounting the display, and a second area for mounting the flexible printed circuit board may be included.
  • the flexible printed circuit board includes a first substrate including a first surface disposed toward the bezel and a second surface disposed toward the bracket, and extending from one side of the first substrate, the A second substrate bent toward the direction of the bracket and electrically connected to the main circuit board, and a third substrate extending from the other side of the first substrate and disposed toward a direction substantially perpendicular to the first substrate.
  • the bezel part includes a first electrode, a second electrode having a shape corresponding to the first electrode, and a segment disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and including an insulating material. May contain wealth.
  • the plurality of force sensors may include a 1-1 force sensor, a 1-2 force sensor, a 1-3 force sensor, and a first force sensor spaced apart on the second surface of the first substrate. May contain 1-4 force.
  • the plurality of force sensors include a 2-1 force sensor and a 2-2 force sensor disposed on one surface of the third substrate, and the 2-1 force sensor and the second force sensor -2
  • the force sensors may be disposed to face each other based on a center of a closed loop formed by the flexible printed circuit board.

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La présente invention concerne, selon divers modes de réalisation, un dispositif électronique pouvant comprendre : un ensemble d'affichage destiné à afficher un écran ; une partie d'encadrement disposée le long du bord de l'ensemble d'affichage et comprenant au moins une électrode ; un support disposé sur les surfaces inférieures de l'ensemble d'affichage et de la partie d'encadrement et soutenant des composants électroniques internes ; et une carte de circuit imprimé souple disposée entre la partie d'encadrement et le support et comprenant un capteur de force, qui fait face à la ou aux électrode(s), et un élément conducteur qui fournit un contact électrique avec la ou les électrode(s).
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