WO2021075748A1

WO2021075748A1 - Watch-type electronic device comprising antenna

Info

Publication number: WO2021075748A1
Application number: PCT/KR2020/012840
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김정환; 김형근; 장동후; 정종관; 김혁수; 손종국; 하지훈
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2019-10-18
Filing date: 2020-09-23
Publication date: 2021-04-22
Also published as: KR20210046211A

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a watch-type electronic device may comprise: a housing comprising a side member, wherein the side member comprises a front cover, a rear cover disposed on the opposite side to the front cover, and a plurality of conductive parts that surround at least a portion of a space between the front cover and the rear cover and that are separated from each other, and wherein, when viewed from above the front cover, the side member comprises a first conductive part, a second conductive part disposed at the opposite side to the first conductive part, a third conductive part disposed between one end of the first conductive part and one end of the second conductive part, and a fourth conductive part disposed at the opposite side to the third conductive part between the other end of the first conductive part and the other end of the second conductive part; a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part, and transmit and/or receive a second signal in a second frequency band, different from the first frequency band, through the second conductive part; and a watch strap connected to the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part. Various other embodiments can be implemented.

Description

Watch type electronic device including antenna

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a watch type electronic device including an antenna.

With the development of digital technology, electronic devices are being provided in various forms such as a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), or a personal digital assistant (PDA). Electronic devices are also being developed in a form that can be worn by a user to improve portability and accessibility of the user.

As a wearable electronic device, a watch-type electronic device may include a metal housing for durability and beauty, and the metal housing may be used as an antenna radiator. The watch-type electronic device may include a watch strap connected to a metal housing as a portion surrounding a user's wrist. However, when the watch strap is formed of a metal strap, the metal strap is electrically connected to the housing used as the antenna radiator, so that the antenna radiation performance of the antenna or the antenna system using the metal housing may be degraded. .

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a watch type electronic device including an antenna for reducing a decrease in antenna radiation performance due to a metal strap in the watch type electronic device.

The technical problem to be achieved in the present disclosure is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems that are not mentioned will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the following description. .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a watch-type electronic device includes: a front cover, a rear cover disposed opposite to the front cover, and a plurality of parts separated from each other surrounding at least a portion of the space between the front cover and the rear cover A side member including conductive parts of, when viewed from above of the front cover, a first conductive part, a second conductive part disposed opposite to the first conductive part, one end of the first conductive part, and the first conductive part. 2 Side member including a third conductive portion between one end of the conductive portion, and a fourth conductive portion disposed opposite to the third conductive portion between the other end of the first conductive portion and the other end of the second conductive portion A housing comprising a, set to transmit and/or receive a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part, and a second in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band through the second conductive part A wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive signals, and a watch strap connected to the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part may be included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a side member of a watch-type electronic device connected to a metal strap includes a plurality of conductive parts physically separated from each other, and some of the plurality of conductive parts are utilized as an antenna radiator, and the metal strap and the Since it can be electrically separated, antenna radiation performance can be secured. In addition, some of the plurality of conductive parts may be used as electrodes for contacting the user's skin when detecting a bio-signal.

In addition, effects obtained or predicted by various embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed directly or implicitly in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention. For example, various effects predicted according to various embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed within the detailed description to be described later.

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

2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device including an antenna according to an exemplary embodiment.

2B is a perspective view of the rear side of the main body of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a main body of the electronic device of FIG. 2A according to an exemplary embodiment.

4 is a plan view of a side member according to an exemplary embodiment.

5A is a side view of a side member as viewed from a first conductive portion according to an exemplary embodiment.

5B is a side view of a side member as viewed from a second conductive part according to an exemplary embodiment.

5C is a graph showing radiation performance in frequency distribution for an antenna system using the second conductive part of FIG. 5B according to an exemplary embodiment.

6 is a plan view of a side member of the main body of FIG. 2A according to another embodiment.

7 is a cross-sectional view of the body of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments.

8 is a plan view of the main body of FIG. 7 viewed from a rear cover side according to an exemplary embodiment.

9 is a diagram illustrating a state in which an electronic device is worn on a wrist according to an exemplary embodiment.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment 100, 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. According to an embodiment, 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. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (for example, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in 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. It is loaded into, processes commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and the result data may be stored in the nonvolatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can be operated independently or together with , 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 co-processor 123 is, for example, in place 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, executing an application). ) 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 associated with it. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have.

The memory 130 may store various types of data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, 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 outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101. The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

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 the speaker.

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. According to an embodiment, 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. .

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or conversely, may convert an electrical 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 (eg: Sound can 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. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 is, 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 infrared (IR) 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 specified 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 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

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

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that a user can perceive through tactile or motor sensations. According to an embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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

The communication module 190 includes a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the 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 supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, 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 local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, 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). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (eg, a single chip), or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information stored in the subscriber identification module 196 (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be checked and authenticated.

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

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method (e.g., 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.

According to an embodiment, the command 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. According to an embodiment, all or some 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. For example, when 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 In addition or in addition, it is possible to request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. 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 a result of the execution 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. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be a device of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

Various embodiments of the present document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the corresponding embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. In this document, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other Order) is not limited. Some (eg, a first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, a second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components may be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

The term "module" used in this document may include a unit implemented in 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. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document include one or more 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 (eg, program 140) including instructions. For example, 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 enables 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. Here,'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), 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.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. Computer program products are 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 StoreTM) or two user devices (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)). It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones), online. In the case of online distribution, at least a part 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.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, 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. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of constituent elements (eg, a module or program) may be integrated into one constituent element. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.

2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device 200 including an antenna according to an exemplary embodiment. 2B is a perspective view of the rear surface of the main body 210 of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment.

2A and 2B, the electronic device 200 may be, for example, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1.

The electronic device 200 is a wearable electronic device, and may be, for example, a watch-type electronic device. The electronic device 200 includes a main body 210 on which various electronic components such as a processor, a memory, a display, a wireless power transmission and/or receiving device are mounted, and a first strap connected to the main body 210 (or A first watch strap 220 and a second strap (or a second watch strap) 230. The first strap 220 and the second strap 230 are, for example, When the electronic device 200 is worn on the user's wrist, it may be connected to both sides of the main body 210 as a portion surrounding the user's wrist. The first strap 220 and the second strap 230 may be, for example, , May be formed of a non-metal material such as leather or rubber, or may be formed of various metal materials such as stainless steel. The first strap 220 is connected to the body 210 from a first end (not shown) and a first end. It may include a second end (not shown) that extends, and may include a plurality of fasteners 2201 arranged from the first end to the second end. The second strap 230 includes the body 210 and the body 210. A third end (not shown) to be connected and a fourth end (not shown) extending from the third end may be included, and a fastening device 2301 may be disposed at the fourth end. The electronic device 200 may be worn on the user's wrist by penetrating the strap 220 through the fastening device 2301 and then fixing the fastening device 2301 to one of the plurality of fastening holes 2201. According to various embodiments (not shown), various other connection methods for wearing on the user's wrist may be implemented on the first strap 220 and the second strap 230. According to various embodiments (not shown) ), the first strap 220 and the second strap 230 may be connected, and a strap capable of adjusting the size to fit the wrist may be provided.

According to an embodiment, the body 210 may include a housing 240. The housing 240 may include a front surface 240A, a rear surface 240B, and a side surface 240C surrounding at least a portion of a space between the front surface 240A and the rear surface 240B. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure forming part of the front surface 240A, the rear surface 240B, and the side surface 240C. According to an embodiment, the front surface 240A may be formed by the front cover 241 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers or a polymer plate), at least partially, which is substantially transparent. The rear surface 240B may be formed by a substantially opaque rear cover 242. The rear cover 242 may be formed of, for example, ceramic, polymer, or metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium). The side surface 240C may be formed by a side member (or side bezel structure) 243 coupled to the front cover 241 and the rear cover 242. According to an embodiment, the front cover 241 may have a circular shape, and the side member 243 may have a round annular shape surrounding an edge of the front cover 241. According to various embodiments (not shown), the side member may be implemented in various other shapes such as a square according to the front cover.

According to an embodiment, the main body 210 may include a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 ). The display can be seen, for example, through a significant portion of the front cover 241. According to various embodiments, the display may be disposed adjacent to or coupled to a touch sensing circuit and/or a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch.

According to an embodiment, the main body 210 may include a key input device using a plurality of

buttons

212 and 213. The plurality of

buttons

212 and 213 may be push/pull buttons disposed in an opening (not shown) formed in the side surface 240C of the housing 240. For example, when the

button

212 or 213 is pressed by an external force, a signal may be generated from a push switch (not shown) of a key input device disposed inside the housing 240. The number or position of the buttons is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2A and may be various.

According to various embodiments, the button may be implemented by including various user input detection elements such as a pressure sensor, a touch sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor capable of detecting a user input. At least a part of the key input device may be implemented differently according to the user input detection element. For example, the

button

212 or 213 may be configured in various forms to detect a user's input. The

button

212 or 213 may be disposed inside the housing 240 or may be exposed to the outside through an opening of the housing 240. The

button

212 or 213 may include at least one of a pressure sensor, a magnetic material, or an optical sensor and a strain gauge sensor as a user input detection element. At least a part of the key input device may be replaced in a different form according to the user input detection element included in the

button

212 or 213. According to various embodiments, when a user input detection element such as a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor is disposed inside the housing 240, the

button

212 or 213, and the housing in which the

button

212 or 213 is disposed. The structure including the opening of 240 may be omitted. For example, the user input may be detected in the user input detection element through a portion of the surface of the side surface 240C of the housing 240.

According to various embodiments, the key input device including the

button

212 or 213 may be omitted from the main body 210 and may be implemented in another form such as a post key on the display. According to various embodiments, the key input device may include at least some of the sensor module 176 or the haptic module 179 of FIG. 1.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the body 210 may include at least one of an audio module, a sensor module, a camera module, a light emitting device, and a connector hole. In some embodiments, the body 210 may omit at least one of the constituent elements or may additionally include other constituent elements.

The audio module (for example, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 1) is, for example, a microphone hole formed in the housing 240 and disposed inside the housing 240 to obtain external sound through the microphone hole. It may include a microphone. In some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio module may include, for example, a speaker hole and a speaker or a call receiver for outputting sound through the speaker hole by being disposed inside the housing 240. The speaker hole may include, for example, a speaker hole or a receiver hole for a call. In some embodiments, a speaker hole and a microphone hall may be implemented as one hall, or a speaker may be included without a speaker hole (eg, piezo speaker).

The sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to, for example, an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. The sensor module is, for example, a first sensor module (eg, a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (eg, a fingerprint sensor) disposed on the front surface 240A of the housing 240, and/or the housing 240 ) May include a third sensor module (eg, a biometric sensor such as a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear surface 240B. The electronic device 200 is a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor or an illuminance sensor.

The camera module, for example, may be disposed on the front surface 240A of the housing 240 and may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The camera module may include a flash such as a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

The light emitting device may be disposed, for example, on the front surface 240A or the side surface 240C of the housing 240. The light emitting device may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 200 in the form of light. In another embodiment, the light emitting device may provide, for example, a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the camera module. The light emitting device may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

The connector hole is a first connector hole capable of receiving a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device, and/or a connector for transmitting and receiving an audio signal with an external electronic device. It may include a second connector hole (for example, an earphone jack) that can accommodate.

According to various embodiments, the body 210 may further include various constituent elements according to the form of the provision thereof. These constituents are variously deformed according to the convergence trend of the electronic device 200 and cannot be listed all, but constituents equivalent to the above-mentioned constituents are additionally included in the main body 210. I can. According to various embodiments, the body 210 may exclude certain components from the above-described components or may be replaced with other components according to the form of the body 210.

According to an embodiment, the side member 243 may include a plurality of conductive parts (not shown) physically separated from each other. The side member 243 may include an insulating portion made of a non-conductive material such as a polymer disposed between the plurality of conductive portions. The plurality of conductive parts may be physically separated by an insulating part. The insulating portion may be formed in a form coupled with a plurality of conductive portions through, for example, insert injection. Materials relating to various colors or textures may be applied to the side surface 240C of the side member 243, and thus, the boundary between the plurality of conductive portions and the insulating portion may be covered.

According to an embodiment, some of the plurality of conductive portions of the side member 243 may be connected to the first strap 220. Another part of the plurality of conductive portions of the side member 243 may be connected to the second strap 230. According to an embodiment, another part of the plurality of conductive parts of the side member 243 is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit disposed in the housing 240 to transmit and/or receive a signal of a selected or specified frequency. It can be used as an emitter. The first strap 220 and the second strap 230 may be formed of metal to be electrically connected to some conductive parts of the side member 243, but are different from other conductive parts of the side member 243 used as an antenna radiator. Since it can be electrically separated, antenna radiation performance can be secured. In addition, some of the plurality of conductive parts may be used as an electrode for contacting the user's skin when detecting a bio-signal, and the function using the side member 243 is an antenna radiator or the first and second straps 220 and 230 ), it is not limited to the member to connect, it can be expanded and utilized as much as possible.

3 is an exploded perspective view of a main body 210 of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A according to an exemplary embodiment. 4 is a plan view of a side member 243 according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the main body 210 of the electronic device 200 includes a front cover 241, a rear cover 242, a side member 243, a support member (eg, a bracket) 310, and a display. 320, a printed circuit board 330, a battery 340, or a plurality of

conductive patterns

351, 352, 353, and 354 may be included. At least one of the constituent elements of the main body 210 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the constituent elements included in the main body 210 of FIGS. 2A or 2B, and redundant descriptions will be omitted below.

According to an embodiment, the support member 310 may be disposed between the front cover 241 and the rear cover 242. The display 320 may be disposed on one surface 311 of the support member 310 facing the front cover 241. The printed circuit board 330 may be disposed on the other surface (not shown) of the support member 310 facing the rear cover 242. The display 320 and the printed circuit board 330 may be supported by the support member 310 to secure rigidity. The support member 310 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and/or a non-metal material (eg, a polymer).

According to an embodiment, the display 320 may be disposed between the front cover 241 and the support member 310. The display 320 may be implemented based on various light emitting devices such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED). According to various embodiments (not shown), the display 320 may include a touch sensing circuit (eg, a touch sensor). The touch sensing circuit may be implemented as a transparent conductive layer (or film) based on various conductive materials such as indium tin oxide (ITO). According to an embodiment, the touch sensing circuit may be disposed between the front cover 241 and a polarizing layer (not shown) (eg, add-on type). According to another embodiment, the touch sensing circuit may be disposed between a polarizing layer and a light emitting layer (eg, a layer including a plurality of pixels implemented by a light emitting device such as an OLED) (eg, on-cell type). According to another embodiment, the light emitting layer may include a touch sensing circuit or a touch sensing function (eg, in-cell type). According to various embodiments (not shown), the display 320 may further include a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch.

According to an embodiment, the display 320 may include an electrical path such as a flexible printed circuit (FPCB) 321 for electrical connection with the printed circuit board 330. For example, the FPCB 321 may be disposed in a curved shape to be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 through the side surface 313 and the side member 243 of the support member 310. A processor, memory, and/or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board 330. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or nonvolatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the body 210 to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector. For example, a connector hole for electrical connection with an external electronic device may be formed in the side member 243 or the rear cover 242.

3 and 4, in one embodiment, the side member 243 is disposed on the opposite side of the first conductive part 381 and the first conductive part 381 when viewed from the top of the front cover 241 Of the second conductive part 382 that is formed, the third conductive part 383 between one end of the first conductive part 381 and one end of the second conductive part 382, or the first conductive part 381. A fourth conductive part 384 disposed opposite to the third conductive part 383 may be included between the other end and the other end of the second conductive part 382. The side member 243 may include a first insulating portion 391 between the first conductive portion 381 and the third conductive portion 383, and the first conductive portion 381 and the third conductive portion 383 ) May be physically separated while being supported by the first insulating part 391. The side member 243 may include a second insulating portion 392 between the first conductive portion 381 and the fourth conductive portion 384, and the first conductive portion 381 and the fourth conductive portion 384 ) May be physically separated while being supported by the second insulating part 392. The side member 243 may include a third insulating portion 393 between the second conductive portion 382 and the third conductive portion 383, and the second conductive portion 382 and the third conductive portion 383 ) May be physically separated while being supported by the third insulating part 393. The side member 243 may include a fourth insulating portion 394 between the second conductive portion 382 and the fourth conductive portion 384, and the second conductive portion 382 and the fourth conductive portion 384 ) May be physically separated while being supported by the fourth insulating part 394. According to various embodiments, at least two or more of the first insulating portion 391, the second insulating portion 392, the third insulating portion 393, and the fourth insulating portion 394 may be integrally formed, It may contain the same non-conductive material (eg polycarbonate (PC)).

3 and 4, in an embodiment, the third conductive part 383 may be connected to the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A. For example, the third conductive portion 383 may include a pair of

extension portions

383a and 383b disposed to be spaced apart from each other, and the pair of

extension portions

383a and 383b may have holes formed to face each other ( 383c). When connecting the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A to the third conductive portion 383 through a pin (or strap pin) (not shown), both ends of the pin are a pair of extension portions 383a and 383b. ) May be inserted into the holes 383c formed in each. The fourth conductive part 384 may be connected to the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A and may include a pair of

extension parts

384a and 384b including a hole for fastening a pin. According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the front cover 241, the third conductive part 383 and the fourth conductive part 384 may be symmetrical to each other. According to various embodiments (not shown), when viewed from the top of the front cover 241, the third conductive portion 383 and the fourth conductive portion 384 are not symmetrical to each other, or are not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 4. It can be implemented in a variety of different forms. According to various embodiments (not shown), the first strap 220 and the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A may be connected to the side member 243 through various other methods or structures.

Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment, the first conductive part 381 and/or the second conductive part 382 is a wireless communication circuit 401 disposed on the printed circuit board 330 (for example, in FIG. 1 ). It may be electrically connected to the wireless communication module 192. The wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit and/or receive a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part 381. The wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit and/or receive a second signal in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band through the second conductive part 382. According to some embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit and/or receive the first signal of the first frequency band through the second conductive part 382. The electrical path 402 between the wireless communication circuit 401 and the first conductive part 381, and/or the electrical path 403 between the wireless communication circuit 401 and the second conductive part 382 are flexible conductive It can include a variety of electrical paths, such as members.

According to an embodiment, the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A may be connected to the third conductive part 383. For example, when connecting to the third conductive part 383 through a first strap pin (not shown), both ends of the first strap pin are holes formed in the pair of

extension parts

383a and 383b. 383c) can be inserted respectively.

According to an embodiment, the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A may be connected to the fourth conductive part 384. For example, when connected to the fourth conductive part 384 through a second strap pin (not shown), both ends of the second strap pin are inserted into holes formed in the pair of

extension parts

384a and 384b, respectively. I can.

According to an embodiment, the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A may be formed of metal, and the third conductive portion 383 is formed through a conductive strap pin between the first strap 220 and the third conductive portion 383. ) And can be electrically connected. According to some embodiments, the first strap 220 may physically contact the third conductive portion 383 at a connection portion between the first strap 220 and the third conductive portion 383. The second strap 230 of FIG. 2A may be formed of metal, and may be electrically connected to the fourth conductive part 384 through a conductive strap pin between the second strap 230 and the fourth conductive part 384. have. According to some embodiments, the second strap 230 may physically contact the fourth conductive portion 384 at a connection portion between the second strap 230 and the fourth conductive portion 384. According to an embodiment, the first strap 220 and the second strap 230 are a first conductive portion 381 utilized as an antenna radiator by a plurality of insulating

portions

391, 392, 393, 394 and/or It may be electrically separated from the second conductive part 382. Accordingly, the electromagnetic effect of the metal first strap 220 and the second strap 230 on the first conductive portion 381 and the second conductive portion 382 may be reduced, thereby ensuring antenna radiation performance.

Referring to FIG. 4, in various embodiments, a first conductive part 381 used as an antenna radiator is a third conductive part 383 and/or a fourth conductive part 384 near the first conductive part 381. ), the third conductive part 383 or the fourth conductive part 384 may be spaced apart from the first conductive part 381 by a corresponding distance or more so as to be electromagnetically isolated from each other. For example, the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part 384 may be spaced apart by a corresponding distance or more based on the wavelength of the first conductive part 381. According to an embodiment, the third conductive part 383 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first conductive part 381 by a first distance D1 from the first conductive part 381.

According to an embodiment, the fourth conductive part 384 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the first conductive part 381 by a second distance D2 from the first conductive part 381. When the first conductive part 381 used as the antenna radiator is electromagnetically isolated from the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part 384, the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part The influence of the unit 384 on the antenna radiation performance may be reduced.

Referring to FIG. 4, in various embodiments, a second conductive part 382 used as an antenna radiator is a third conductive part 383 and/or a fourth conductive part 384 near the second conductive part 382. ), the third conductive part 383 or the fourth conductive part 384 may be spaced apart from the second conductive part 382 by a corresponding distance or more so as to be electromagnetically isolated from each other. For example, the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part 384 may be spaced apart by a corresponding distance or more based on the wavelength of the second conductive part 382. According to an embodiment, the third conductive part 383 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the second conductive part 382 by a third distance D3 from the second conductive part 382. According to an embodiment, the fourth conductive part 384 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the second conductive part 382 by a fourth distance D4 from the second conductive part 382. When the second conductive part 382 used as the antenna radiator is electromagnetically isolated from the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part 384, the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part The influence of the unit 384 on the antenna radiation performance may be reduced.

According to an embodiment, the first distance D1 and the second distance D2 may be the same, and the third distance D3 and the fourth distance D4 may be the same. According to various embodiments, the first distance D1 or the second distance D2 may be the same as or different from the third distance D3 or the fourth distance D4.

Referring to FIG. 4, in an embodiment, an antenna (or antenna device or antenna system) includes a first conductive part 381, a second conductive part 382, a wireless communication circuit 401, or ground members G1. , G2) may be included.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 is electrically connected to the first conductive part 381 at a first feeding point (or first feeding part) FP1 on the first conductive part 381. Can be connected. The first ground member G1 may be electrically connected to the first conductive part 381 at a first grounding point GP1 on the first conductive part 381. The first ground member G1 may include, for example, a ground 332 disposed on the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 3. According to an embodiment, the first feeding point FP1 may be disposed closer to the fourth conductive part 384 than to the third conductive part 383. According to an embodiment, the first grounding point GP1 may be disposed closer to the third conductive part 383 than the fourth conductive part 384. The wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit a radiation current (or radio signal) of a first frequency with respect to the first signal of the first frequency band to the first feeding point FP1, and the first conductive part ( 381) can radiate radio waves while resonating (eg, inverted F antenna (IFA)). According to various embodiments, the location or number of the first feeding point or the first grounding point is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 and may be variously changed according to the selected or designated frequency.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 may be electrically connected to the second conductive part 382 at a second feeding point (or second feeding part) FP2 on the second conductive part 382. The second ground member G2 may be electrically connected to the second conductive part 382 at a second grounding point GP2 on the second conductive part 382. The second ground member G2 may include, for example, a ground 332 disposed on the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 3. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point FP2 may be disposed closer to the fourth conductive part 384 than to the third conductive part 383. According to an embodiment, the second grounding point GP2 may be disposed closer to the third conductive part 383 than the fourth conductive part 384. The wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit the radiated current of the second frequency for the second signal of the second frequency band to the second feeding point FP2, and the second conductive part 382 is resonated by current feeding. It can emit radio waves (eg IFA). According to various embodiments, the location or number of the second feeding point or the second grounding point is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 and may be variously changed according to the selected or designated frequency. The position or number of the first feeding point or the first grounding point may be variously changed according to the shape of the first conductive part 382.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the second conductive portion 382 is a first portion and a second portion disposed to be spaced apart from each other with a slit interposed therebetween, and a first portion and a second portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. It can contain 3 parts. The first portion extends from the fourth insulating portion 394 side of FIG. 3 to the third insulating portion 393 of FIG. 3 and may be disposed closer to the front cover 241 than the rear cover 242 of FIG. 3. . The second part extends from the fourth insulating part 394 side of FIG. 3 to the third insulating part 393 of FIG. 3, and may be disposed closer to the rear cover 242 than the front cover 241 of FIG. 3. . The third part may connect the first part and the second part to the fourth insulating part 394 of FIG. 3. The second feeding point FP2 may be located in the first part near the third insulating part 393, and the second grounding point GP2 may be located in the second part near the third insulating part 393. have. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point FP2 may be located in the second portion near the third insulating portion 393, and the second grounding point GP2 is located near the third insulating portion 393. Can be located in 1 part. According to various embodiments, the third portion may connect the first portion and the second portion to the fourth insulating portion 394 of FIG. 3. In this case, the second feeding point FP2 may be located in the first portion near the fourth insulating portion 394, and the second grounding point GP2 is located in the second portion near the fourth insulating portion 394. Can be located. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point FP2 may be located at a second portion near the fourth insulating portion 394, and the second grounding point GP2 may be positioned near the fourth insulating portion 394. Can be located in 1 part. According to various embodiments (not shown), the first conductive part 381 may be at least partially similar to or identical to the second conductive part 382 and may be implemented in a form including a slit. In this case, the first feeding point FP1 or the first grounding point GP1 is the same as the second feeding point FP2 or the second grounding point GP2 for the second conductive part 382. 381) can be formed at various positions on the top.

According to an embodiment, referring to FIG. 3, the printed circuit board 330 includes a C clip (eg, a C-shaped spring), a pogo-pin, a spring, a conductive poron, a conductive rubber, and a conductive material. The first conductive part 381 or the second conductive part 382 may be electrically connected through a flexible conductive member such as a tape or a cooper connector. The first conductive part 381 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 401 and/or the first ground member G1 of FIG. 4 through at least one flexible conductive member. The second conductive part 382 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 401 and/or the second ground member G2 of FIG. 4 through at least one flexible conductive member.

According to an embodiment, the radiation current may be maximum at the first feeding point FP1 among the first conductive parts 381. As illustrated, the first feeding point FP1 may be located closer to the fourth conductive part 384 than the third conductive part 383. According to an embodiment, the first feeding point FP1 is the fourth conductive part 384 to reduce a change in frequency characteristics due to electromagnetic coupling with the fourth conductive part 384 at the first feeding point FP1. ) And the second distance D2 or more may be spaced apart from each other. When the first feeding point FP1 is located at a distance greater than or equal to the second distance D2 from the fourth conductive part 384, it is possible to reduce a decrease in antenna radiation performance with respect to the first conductive part 381.

According to various embodiments, the first insulating portion 391 between the first conductive portion 381 and the third conductive portion 383, and the first insulating portion 391 between the first conductive portion 381 and the fourth conductive portion 384. 2 As the dielectric constant of the insulating part 392 is lower, the radiation performance of the first conductive part 381 can be secured, and in consideration of this, the first insulating part 391 and the second insulating part 392 are made of various materials. Can be implemented.

According to an embodiment, the radiation current may be maximum at the second feeding point FP2 among the second conductive parts 382. As illustrated, the second feeding point FP2 may be located closer to the fourth conductive part 384 than the third conductive part 383. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point FP2 is the fourth conductive part 384 to reduce a change in frequency characteristics due to electromagnetic coupling with the fourth conductive part 384 at the second feeding point FP2. ) And the fourth distance (D4) or more may be located apart from each other. When the second feeding point FP2 is located at a distance greater than or equal to the fourth distance D4 from the fourth conductive part 384, it is possible to reduce a decrease in antenna radiation performance of the second conductive part 382.

According to various embodiments, the third insulating portion 393 between the second conductive portion 382 and the third conductive portion 383, and the third insulating portion 393 between the second conductive portion 382 and the fourth conductive portion 384. 4 As the dielectric constant of the insulating part 394 is lower, the radiation performance of the second conductive part 382 can be secured, and in consideration of this, the third insulating part 393 and the fourth insulating part 394 are made of various materials. Can be implemented.

According to various embodiments, the position or number of insulating portions is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 4 and may be formed in various ways. Accordingly, the position or number of the conductive parts may also vary, and when transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a selected or designated frequency, at least one of the plurality of conductive parts may be selectively used.

Referring to FIG. 3, the battery 340 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the main body 210 and is disposed between the support member 310 and the printed circuit board 330. I can. According to an embodiment, the support member 310 may include a recess (not shown) formed on a surface facing the printed circuit board 330, and the battery 340 is disposed in the recess. Can be. According to an embodiment, the battery 340 may include at least one first terminal formed on a surface facing the printed circuit board 330. The printed circuit board 330 may include at least one second terminal formed on a surface facing the battery 340 and aligned with the first terminal. A flexible conductive member such as a C clip, a pogo pin, a spring, a conductive poron, a conductive rubber, a conductive tape, or a Cooper connector may be disposed between the first terminal and the second terminal, and the battery 340 includes a flexible conductive member. Through the printed circuit board 330 may be electrically connected. According to various embodiments, the battery 340 and the printed circuit board 330 may be electrically connected through various other electrical paths such as an FPCB.

According to an embodiment, the support member 310 may include an opening 314 connected to a recess in which the battery 340 is disposed. The space formed by the opening 314 may be used for a purpose of preparing the battery 340 from being full (eg, swelling). For example, the thickness of at least a portion of the battery 340 may increase due to the fullness phenomenon, and the space formed by the opening 314 may provide a space occupied by the portion of the battery 340 having an increased thickness. have. According to an embodiment, in the opening 314, the display 320 is separated from the support member 310 due to the fullness of the battery 340, or the display 320 or the front cover 241 is damaged (e.g., volume It is possible to prevent breakage due to the pressure applied by the increased battery 340 ). According to some embodiments, the opening 314 may be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the plurality of

conductive patterns

351, 352, 353, and 354 may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) to operate as an antenna radiator.

For example, the first conductive pattern 351 may be disposed between the display 320 and the printed circuit board 330. According to an embodiment, the first conductive pattern 351 may include a planar coil, and may be implemented in various forms such as, for example, an FPCB. According to an embodiment, the first conductive pattern 351 may be used for short-range wireless communication such as near field communication (NFC). According to various embodiments, it may be utilized when transmitting and/or receiving a magnetic signal through the first conductive pattern 351.

For example, the second conductive pattern 352 may be disposed on the support member 310. According to an embodiment, the second conductive pattern 352 may be implemented as laser direct structuring (LDS). LDS uses a laser to design (or design) a pattern on the support member 310 (eg, a structure formed of a resin such as polycarbonate), and then plate a conductive material such as copper or nickel to form a conductive pattern. It can be a way to do it. The second conductive pattern 352 may include, for example, a first portion formed on one surface 311 of the support member 310 facing the display 320 and a printed circuit board 330 extending from the first portion. It may include a second portion formed on the other surface (not shown) of the support member 310 facing the. A flexible conductive member such as a C clip, a pogo pin, a spring, a conductive poron, a conductive rubber, a conductive tape, or a Cooper connector may be disposed between the second part and the printed circuit board 330, and the second conductive pattern 352 ) May be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) disposed on the printed circuit board 330. According to various embodiments, the second conductive pattern 352 may be implemented in various other ways such as plating, printing, or sus. According to an embodiment, the second conductive pattern 352 may be used for short-range wireless communication such as WiFi or Bluetooth.

For example, the third conductive pattern 353 may be disposed on the rear cover 242. The third conductive pattern 353 may be disposed along an edge connected to the side member 243 and may have a circular ring shape when viewed from the top of the front cover 241. According to an embodiment, the third conductive pattern 353 may be used for short-range wireless communication. According to various embodiments, the third conductive pattern 353 may be utilized when transmitting and/or receiving a magnetic signal.

According to various embodiments, the fourth conductive pattern 354 may include a coil disposed on the rear cover 242. The fourth conductive pattern 354 is electrically connected to the wireless charging circuit to wirelessly receive power from an external electronic device or wirelessly transmit power to the external electronic device. The wireless charging circuit may include a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) or a charger integrated circuit (IC) included in the power management module 188 of FIG. 1, and received through the fourth conductive pattern 354. The battery 340 may be charged using power.

According to various embodiments, a wheel key 360 may be disposed on the side member 243 as a rotation type input device. When viewed from the top of the front cover 241, the wheel key 360 is a round annular member around the front cover 241 and may be rotatably connected to the side member 243. The body 210 may perform various functions based on the rotation of the wheel key 360.

According to various embodiments, the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part 384 may detect various biological signals such as body fat, skeletal muscle mass, heart rate, electrocardiogram, skin temperature, or stress response. It can be used as an electrode to contact. For example, the third conductive part 383 and/or the fourth conductive part 383 may be electrically connected to a sensor (eg, the sensor 603 of FIG. 6 ). According to an embodiment, the sensor 603 may generate a bio-signal based on bio-impedance analysis (BIA).

5A is a side view of the side member 243 viewed from the first conductive portion 381 side according to an exemplary embodiment. 5B is a side view of the side member 243 as viewed from the second conductive part 382 according to an exemplary embodiment.

5A and 5B, the side member 243 includes a first conductive part 381, a second conductive part 382, a third conductive part 383, a fourth conductive part 384, and a first insulating part. A 391, a second insulating part 392, a third insulating part 393, and a fourth insulating part 394 may be included. The third conductive part 383 may include a pair of

extension parts

383a and 383b for connecting the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A through a strap pin. The fourth conductive part 384 may include a pair of

extension parts

384a and 384b for connecting the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A through a strap pin.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive part 382 includes a first opening 512 for disposing one button 212 of FIG. 2A and a first opening 512 for disposing the other button 213 of FIG. 2A. It may include two openings 513. According to various embodiments, the first opening 512 and/or the second opening 513 may be involved in the pattern (or shape) of the second conductive part 382, and thus, the frequency or bandwidth may be changed. have.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive portion 382 may include a slit 514 extending from the third insulating portion 393 to the fourth insulating portion 394. The slit 514 is, for example, a first slit 514a between the first opening 512 and the second opening 513, and the second opening 513 and the third insulating portion 393. It may include two slits (514b). A non-conductive material formed integrally with the third insulating part 393 may be disposed in the first slit 514a and the second slit 514b.

According to an embodiment, the second conductive portion 382 is a first portion 382a and a second portion 382b spaced apart from each other with a slit 514 interposed therebetween, and a fourth insulating portion 394 side It may include a third portion 382c connecting the first portion 382a and the second portion 382b. For example, the first part 382a may be disposed closer to the front cover 241 than the rear cover 242 of FIG. 3, and the second part 382b is a rear cover than the front cover 241 of FIG. 3. Can be placed close to 242. According to an embodiment, the second conductive part 382 may have a'U' shape that is convex in a direction from the third insulating part 393 to the fourth insulating part 394. Even if the first insulating portion 391 and the third insulating portion 393 are positioned symmetrically to each other, and the second insulating portion 392 and the fourth insulating portion 394 are positioned symmetrically to each other, the second conductive portion ( The 382 may have a longer antenna length than the first conductive portion 381 due to the first opening 512, the second opening 513, and the slit 514. According to various embodiments, the shape of the slit may be formed in various other shapes.

According to various embodiments, the first portion 382a and the second portion may be electromagnetically isolated from each other so that the first portion 382a and the second portion 382b of the second conductive portion 382 may be electromagnetically isolated from each other. The 382b may be spaced apart by a corresponding distance D5 through the slit 514. In some embodiments, radiation efficiency (or radiation performance) may be secured or increased by electromagnetic coupling between the first portion 382a and the second portion 382b of the second conductive portion 382.

According to various embodiments, a width W1 of the first opening 512 or a width W2 of the second opening 513 in a direction from the front cover 241 of FIG. 3 toward the rear cover 242 May be formed larger than the width of the slit 514 (eg, the distance D5). According to various embodiments, in a direction from the front cover 241 to the rear cover 242 of FIG. 3, the slit 514 is formed in various widths connecting the first opening 512 and the second opening 513 Can be.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the slit may be formed in the first conductive part 381. According to various embodiments (not shown), the first conductive part 381 may include at least one opening for arranging a button, and the slit may be connected to the at least one opening.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 of FIG. 4 (for example, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) transmits and/or transmits a first signal of a first frequency band through the first conductive part 381. Or you can receive. The wireless communication circuit 401 of FIG. 4 may transmit and/or receive a second signal of a second frequency band lower than the first frequency band through the second conductive part 382. According to an embodiment, in order to form resonance at a frequency lower than the frequency of the first signal, the second conductive part 382 may be implemented in a form including a slit in consideration of the length of the antenna (see FIG. 5B ). ). In some embodiments, the first conductive part 381 may also be implemented in a form including a slit, but the slit formed in the first conductive part 381 is shorter than the slit formed in the second conductive part 382 Can be implemented in length.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 of FIG. 4 may be electrically connected to a second feeding point on the second conductive part 382. The ground member (eg, the ground 332 disposed on the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 3) may be electrically connected to the second grounding point on the second conductive part 382. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point may be located in the first part 382a near the third insulating part 393, and the second grounding point may be located in the second part ( 382b). According to some embodiments, the second feeding point may be located in the second part 382b near the third insulating part 393, and the second grounding point may be located in the first part ( 382a). According to various embodiments, the third portion 382c may connect the first portion 382a and the second portion 382b toward the third insulating portion 393. In this case, the second feeding point may be located in the first part 382a near the fourth insulating part 394, and the second grounding point may be located in the second part 382b near the fourth insulating part 394. Can be located. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point may be located in the second part 382b near the fourth insulating part 394, and the second grounding point GP2 is located near the fourth insulating part 394. It may be located in part 382a.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 of FIG. 4 includes at least one designated frequency band through the first conductive part 381 and/or the second conductive part 382 used as an antenna radiator. The transmit signal or receive signal can be processed. For example, the designated frequency band is at least one of LB (low band) (about 600 to 1000 MHz), MB (middle band) (about 1000 to 2300 MHz), or HB (high band) (about 2300 to 2700 MHz). It can contain one. For example, in long term evolution (LTE), a frequency of about 700 MHz to 1000 MHz in LB, a frequency of about 1700 to 2200 MHz in MB, or a frequency of about 2500 to 2700 MHz in HB may be used. For example, WiFi can utilize a frequency of about 2.4GHz in HB. For example, GPS can utilize a frequency of about 1575 MHz in MB. According to various embodiments, the designated frequency band may include various other frequency bands.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit and/or receive a first signal having a frequency of MB or HB through the first conductive part 381.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 401 may transmit and/or receive a second signal having a frequency of LB through the second conductive part 382.

5C is a graph showing radiation performance in frequency distribution for an antenna system using the second conductive part 382 of FIG. 5B according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5C, reference numeral 502 denotes radiation performance in frequency distribution for an antenna system utilizing the second conductive portion 382 of FIG. 5B including a slit 514. Reference numeral 502 denotes radiation performance in frequency distribution when the slit 514 is not formed in the second conductive portion 382. Comparing the case 502 with the slit 514 and the case 501 without the slit 514, when the slit 514 is present 502, radiation performance may increase in at least one frequency band. For example, when there is a slit 514 (502), due to securing the antenna length, radiation performance may increase in a part of the LB (about 600 ~ 1200 MHz).

6 is a plan view of a side member 243 of the main body 210 of FIG. 2A according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the side member 243 may include a circular opening, and a first conductive portion 681 disposed along an edge 609 of the circular opening (eg, the first conductive portion of FIG. 4 ). Part 381), the second conductive part 682 (for example, the second conductive part 382 in FIG. 4), the third conductive part 683, the fourth conductive part 684, and the fifth conductive part 685 ), a sixth conductive part 686, a seventh conductive part 687, or an eighth conductive part 688. The first conductive part 681 and the second conductive part 682 may be disposed opposite to each other. The third conductive part 683 and the fourth conductive part 684 may be disposed opposite to each other. The fifth conductive part 685 may be disposed between the first conductive part 681 and the third conductive part 683. The sixth conductive part 686 may be disposed between the first conductive part 681 and the fourth conductive part 684. The seventh conductive part 687 may be disposed between the second conductive part 682 and the third conductive part 683. The eighth conductive part 688 may be disposed between the second conductive part 682 and the fourth conductive part 684. The side member 243 is a first insulating portion 691 between the first conductive portion 681 and the fifth conductive portion 685 (for example, the first insulating portion 391 in FIG. 4 ), and a first conductive portion. A second insulating portion 692 (eg, the second insulating portion 392 of FIG. 4) between 681 and the sixth conductive portion 686 may be included. The side member 243 is a third insulating portion 693 between the second conductive portion 682 and the seventh conductive portion 687, and the third insulating portion 693 between the second conductive portion 682 and the eighth conductive portion 688. 4 Insulation portion 694 may be included. The side member 243 includes a fifth insulating portion 695 between the third conductive portion 683 and the fifth conductive portion 685, and a third conductive portion 687 between the third conductive portion 683 and the seventh conductive portion 687. 7 Insulation portion 697 may be included. The side member 243 is a sixth insulating portion 696 between the fourth conductive portion 684 and the sixth conductive portion 686, and the fourth conductive portion 684 and the eighth conductive portion 688. 8 Insulation portion 698 may be included. A plurality of conductive parts (681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688) are physically separated while being supported by a plurality of insulating parts (691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698) Can be.

According to an embodiment, the first insulating portion 691 and the third insulating portion 693 are positioned symmetrically to each other, and the second insulating portion 692 and the fourth insulating portion 694 may be positioned symmetrically to each other. I can. The fifth insulating portion 695 and the seventh insulating portion 697 may be positioned symmetrically to each other, and the sixth insulating portion 696 and the eighth insulating portion 698 may be positioned symmetrically to each other.

According to an embodiment, the first insulating portion 691 and the second insulating portion 692 are positioned symmetrically to each other, and the third insulating portion 693 and the fourth insulating portion 694 may be positioned symmetrically to each other. I can. The fifth insulating portion 695 and the sixth insulating portion 696 may be positioned symmetrically to each other, and the seventh insulating portion 697 and the eighth insulating portion 698 may be positioned symmetrically to each other.

According to an embodiment, the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A may be connected to the fifth conductive part 685 and the seventh conductive part 687 through a strap pin. The fifth conductive part 685 may include, for example, an extension part 6851 having a hole through which one end of the strap pin can be inserted. The seventh conductive part 687 may include, for example, an extension part 6871 having a hole through which the other end of the strap pin can be inserted.

According to an embodiment, the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A may be connected to the sixth conductive portion 686 and the eighth conductive portion 688 through a strap pin. The sixth conductive part 686 may include, for example, an extension part 6861 having a hole through which one end of the strap pin can be inserted. The eighth conductive part 688 may include, for example, an extension part 681 having a hole through which the other end of the strap pin can be inserted.

In various embodiments, the third conductive part 683, the fifth conductive part 685, and the seventh conductive part 687, including'a conductive part including a first part, a second part, and a third part. May be referred to as'. In this case, the first part may refer to the fifth conductive part 685, the second part may refer to the seventh conductive part 687, and the third part may refer to the third conductive part 683.

In various embodiments, the fourth conductive part 684, the sixth conductive part 686, and the eighth conductive part 688 are included in the'conductive part including the first part, the second part, and the third part. May be referred to as'. In this case, the first part may refer to the sixth conductive part 686, the second part may refer to the eighth conductive part 688, and the third part may refer to the fourth conductive part 684.

According to an embodiment, the antenna (or antenna device or antenna system) includes a first conductive part 681, a second conductive part 682, a wireless communication circuit 601 (for example, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1). ), or ground members G1 and G2.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 601 may be electrically connected to the first conductive part 681 at the first feeding point FP1 on the first conductive part 681. The first ground member G1 may be electrically connected to the first conductive part 681 at a first grounding point GP1 on the first conductive part 681. The first ground member G1 may include, for example, a ground 332 disposed on the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 3. According to various embodiments, the location or number of the first feeding point or the first grounding point is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 and may be variously changed according to the selected or designated frequency.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 601 may be electrically connected to the second conductive part 682 at the second feeding point FP2 on the second conductive part 682. The second ground member G2 may be electrically connected to the second conductive part 682 at a second grounding point GP2 on the second conductive part 682. The second ground member G2 may include, for example, a ground 332 disposed on the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 3. According to various embodiments, the position or number of the second feeding point or the second grounding point is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 and may be variously changed according to the selected or designated frequency.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 601 transmits and/or receives a first signal in the first frequency band through the first conductive part 681 (for example, the first conductive part 381 in FIG. 4 ). can do. The wireless communication circuit 601 transmits a second signal in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band through the second conductive part 682 (for example, the second conductive part 382 in FIG. 4) and/or You can receive it.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the first conductive part 681 and/or the second conductive part 682 have an opening for arranging a button like the second conductive part 382 of FIG. 5B (eg, FIG. It may include a first opening 512 or a second opening 513 of 5d. According to various embodiments (not shown), the first conductive part 681 and/or the second conductive part 682 are connected to the opening as in the second conductive part 382 of FIG. 5B, and are made of a non-conductive material. It may include a slit to be filled (eg, the slit 514 of FIG. 5B).

According to various embodiments, the position or number of feeding points or grounding points may be variously changed according to the shape of the first conductive part 681 or the second conductive part 682.

For example, the second conductive portion 682 may include a first portion and a second portion disposed to be spaced apart with a slit therebetween, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. The first part extends from the fourth insulating part 694 to the third insulating part 693, and is more than a rear cover (for example, the rear cover 242 in FIG. 3). 241)). The second portion extends from the fourth insulating portion 694 toward the third insulating portion 693, and may be disposed closer to the rear cover than the front cover. The third part may connect the first part and the second part to the fourth insulating part 694 side. The second feeding point FP2 may be located in the first part near the third insulating part 693, and the second grounding point GP2 may be located in the second part near the third insulating part 693. have. According to some embodiments, the second feeding point FP2 may be located at a second portion near the third insulating portion 693, and the second grounding point GP2 may be positioned near the third insulating portion 693. Can be located in 1 part. According to various embodiments, the third part may connect the first part and the second part to the third insulating part 693 of FIG. 3. In this case, the second feeding point FP2 may be located in the first portion near the fourth insulating portion 694, and the second grounding point GP2 is located in the second portion near the fourth insulating portion 694. Can be located. According to an embodiment, the second feeding point FP2 may be located in the second portion near the fourth insulating portion 694, and the second grounding point GP2 is located near the fourth insulating portion 694. Can be located in 1 part. According to various embodiments (not shown), the first conductive part 681 may be at least partially similar to or identical to the second conductive part 682 and may be implemented in a form including a slit. In this case, the first feeding point FP1 or the first grounding point GP1 is the same as the second feeding point FP2 or the second grounding point GP2 for the second conductive part 682. 681) can be formed in a variety of positions.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 601 (for example, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) transmits and/or receives a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part 681. I can. The wireless communication circuit 601 may transmit and/or receive a second signal in a second frequency band lower than the first frequency band through the second conductive part 682. According to an embodiment, the second conductive part 682 may be implemented in a form including a slit in consideration of an antenna length in order to form resonance at a frequency lower than the frequency of the first signal (see FIG. 5B). .

According to an embodiment, the third conductive part 683 and/or the fourth conductive part 684 is used when detecting various biological signals such as body fat, skeletal muscle mass, heart rate, electrocardiogram, skin temperature, or stress response. It can be used as an electrode to contact. For example, the third conductive part 683 and/or the fourth conductive part 684 may be electrically connected to the sensor 603. According to an embodiment, the sensor 603 may generate a bio-signal based on bio-impedance analysis (BIA).

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 3 and 6, when the metal first strap 220 (see FIG. 2A) is connected to the side member 243, the first strap 220 is a fifth conductive portion 685. And the seventh conductive part 687 may be electrically connected. For example, the first strap 220 may be electrically connected to the fifth conductive part 685 and the seventh conductive part 687 through a metal strap pin between the first strap 220 and the side member 243. I can. When the metal second strap 230 (see FIG. 2A) is connected to the side member 243, the second strap 230 may be electrically connected to the conductive part 686 and the eighth conductive part 688 of FIG. 6. have. For example, the second strap 230 may be electrically connected to the sixth conductive portion 686 and the eighth conductive portion 688 through a metal strap pin between the second strap 230 and the side member 243. I can.

In an embodiment, referring to FIGS. 3 and 6, the metal first strap 220 may be electrically separated from the third conductive portion 683 used as an electrode for detecting a bio-signal. For example, in the connection portion between the first strap 220 and the side member 243, the first strap 220 may be physically separated from the third conductive portion 683. For example, the connection portion between the first strap 220 and the side member 243 may be coated with a non-conductive material to prevent electrical connection between the first strap 220 and the third conductive portion 683. have.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 3 and 6, the metal second strap 230 may be electrically separated from the fourth conductive part 684 used as an electrode for detecting a bio-signal. For example, in the connection portion between the second strap 230 and the side member 243, the second strap 230 may be physically separated from the fourth conductive portion 684. For example, the connection portion between the second strap 230 and the side member 243 may be coated with a non-conductive material to prevent electrical connection between the second strap 230 and the fourth conductive portion 684. have.

According to the embodiment of FIG. 6, the side member 243 of the watch-type electronic device connected to the metal strap includes a plurality of

conductive parts

681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688 physically separated from each other. Including, some of the plurality of

conductive parts

681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688 (for example, the first conductive part 681, the second conductive part 682) is an antenna radiator. It can be electrically separated from the metal strap while utilizing, so antenna radiation performance can be secured. In addition, some of the plurality of

conductive parts

681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, 688 (e.g., the third conductive part 683, the fourth conductive part 684) can detect a biosignal. When used as an electrode for contacting the user's skin, the function using the side member 243 is not limited to a member for connecting an antenna radiator or a metal strap, but can be extended and utilized as much as possible.

According to some embodiments, including the third conductive part 683, the fifth conductive part 685, and the seventh conductive part 687,'between the first conductive part 681 and the second conductive part 682 It may be referred to as'the third conductive part'. In this case, the fifth conductive part 685 and/or the seventh conductive part 687 may be referred to as a'first part of the third conductive part' connected to the strap. The third conductive part 683 may be referred to as a'second part of the third conductive part' electrically connected to the sensor 603.

According to some embodiments, including the fourth conductive part 684, the sixth conductive part 686, and the eighth conductive part 688,'between the first conductive part 681 and the second conductive part 682 It may be referred to as'the fourth conductive part'. In this case, the sixth conductive part 686 and/or the eighth conductive part 688 may be referred to as a'first part of the fourth conductive part' connected to the strap. The fourth conductive part 684 may be referred to as a'second part of the fourth conductive part' electrically connected to the sensor 603.

7 is a cross-sectional view of the body 210 of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments. 8 is a plan view of the main body 210 of FIG. 7 viewed from the rear cover 242 side according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7, the main body 210 includes a front cover 241, a rear cover 242, a side member 243, a support member 310, a display 320, a printed circuit board 330, and a battery 340. ), a first electrode 781, a second electrode 782, or a sensor 760. At least one of the constituent elements of the main body 210 may be the same or similar to at least one of the constituent elements of the main body 210 of FIG. 3, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the sensor 760 may be disposed between the printed circuit board 330 and the rear cover 242. The sensor 760 may include a sensor capable of detecting an optical signal of at least one wavelength band. For example, the sensor 760 may include a substrate 761, one or more light receiving units 762 disposed on the substrate 761, and a light emitting unit 763. The light emitting unit 763 may generate light of at least one wavelength band, and may include, for example, a light emitting diode. The one or more light receiving units 762 may detect an optical signal of at least one wavelength band, and may include, for example, a photodiode.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the rear cover 242 may include a light transmitting region 730 overlapping the sensor 760 when viewed toward the rear surface 240B. Light output from the light emitting part 763 of the sensor 760 may be emitted to the outside through the light transmitting area 730. Light from the outside may flow into one or more light receiving portions 762 through the light transmitting region 730. The position or number of the light emitting unit or the light receiving unit of the sensor 760 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 8 and may be various.

According to an embodiment, the sensor 760 may include a sensor for detecting a living body. For example, when the main body 210 is worn on the user's wrist, light from the light emitting unit 763 of the sensor 760 is incident on the user's wrist, and the light reflected from the wrist is one or more light receiving units 762 ) Can be introduced. One or more light receiving units 762 may detect an optical signal and generate an electrical signal. Such an electrical signal is various information about a living body, and may be, for example, a heart rate.

According to an embodiment, the first electrode 781 and the second electrode 782 may be disposed on the rear cover 242 and may form a part of the rear surface 240B. For example, the first electrode 781 and the second electrode 782 may be physically separated and may be disposed to surround the light transmitting region 730 when viewed from the top of the rear surface 240B. According to an embodiment, the first electrode 781 and the second electrode 782 may be used as electrodes for detecting a biosignal. For example, when the body 210 is worn on the user's wrist, the first electrode 781 and the second electrode 782 may contact the user's skin. The biosensor (for example, the sensor 603 of FIG. 6) disposed on the printed circuit board 330 or electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 is electrically connected to the first electrode 781 and the second electrode 782. Can be connected. In the biometric information detection mode, the biosensor generates a biosignal based on the current flowing from the first electrode 781 to the second electrode 782 through the user's body, and the processor (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ). ). The processor may acquire various biometric information based on the biosignal, and output the obtained biometric information through the display 320 (or various output devices such as a speaker). The biosensor may generate a biosignal based on the BIA, and may generate a biosignal through various other methods.

In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the third conductive part 683 of the side member 243 may be used as a third electrode for detecting a biosignal, and the fourth conductive part of the side member 243 Reference numeral 684 may be used as a fourth electrode for detecting a biological signal. For example, the third conductive part 683 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 through the flexible conductive member 791. For example, the fourth conductive part 684 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 through the flexible conductive member 792. A biosensor (for example, the sensor 603 of FIG. 6) disposed on the printed circuit board 330 or electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 may include a third conductive part 683 and a fourth conductive part 684. Can be electrically connected. 9 illustrates a state in which the electronic device 200 is worn on the wrist 901 according to an exemplary embodiment. Referring to FIG. 9, in the first biometric information detection mode, when the third conductive part 683 and the fourth conductive part 684 are contacted with two

fingers

902 and 903, respectively, the biometric sensor is shown in FIG. 7 and The processor generates a bio-signal based on the current flowing through the user's body between the first electrode 781, the second electrode 782, the third conductive part 683, and the fourth conductive part 684 of 8 (For example, it can be delivered to the processor 120 of FIG. 1). The processor may obtain biometric information about the first biometric information detection mode based on the biosignal and output it through the display 320 (or various output devices such as a speaker).

According to various embodiments, in the second biometric information detection mode, when only one of the third conductive portion 683 and the fourth conductive portion 684 is touched with a finger, the biometric sensor is A biosignal may be generated based on a current flowing through the user's body between the 781, the second electrode 782, and the third conductive part 683 or the fourth conductive part 684 and transmitted to the processor. The processor may obtain biometric information about the second biometric information detection mode based on the biosignal and output it through the display 320 (or various output devices such as a speaker).

In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, the first conductive part 681 and/or the second conductive part 682 of the side member 243 is a wireless communication circuit disposed on the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 7. (For example, it is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 601 of FIG. 6) to operate as an antenna radiator. The first conductive part 681 and/or the second conductive part 682 is, in FIG. 7, in which the third conductive part 683 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 through the flexible conductive member 791. Through a method, it may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 330 of FIG. 7. The first conductive part 681 and/or the second conductive part 682 used as the antenna radiator is for connecting the watch strap by the first, 2, 3 and 4 insulating

parts

691, 692, 693, 694 It can be physically separated from the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th

conductive parts

685, 686, 687, 688 used as members, and the 3rd and 4th

conductive parts

683, 684 used as biosignal detection electrodes. have.

According to various embodiments, the side member 243 of FIG. 4 or the side member 243 of FIG. 6 is a round annular shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It can be implemented to include.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a watch-type electronic device (for example, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A) has a front cover (eg, the front cover 241 of FIG. 2A), and is opposite to the front cover. A rear cover (eg, the rear cover 242 of FIG. 2B) and a side member including a plurality of conductive portions separated from each other surrounding at least a part of the space between the front cover and the rear cover (eg, the rear cover 242 of FIG. 2B) It may include a housing including the side member 243 (eg, the housing 240 of FIG. 2A ). The side member, when viewed from the top of the front cover, includes a first conductive portion (eg, the first conductive portion 381 in FIG. 4), and a second conductive portion disposed opposite to the first conductive portion (eg. : The second conductive part 382 of FIG. 4), a third conductive part between one end of the first conductive part and one end of the second conductive part (for example, the third conductive part 383 in FIG. 4), and Between the other end of the first conductive part and the other end of the second conductive part, a fourth conductive part (for example, the fourth conductive part 384 in FIG. 4) disposed opposite to the third conductive part may be included. I can. The watch type electronic device is set to transmit and/or receive a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part, and in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band through the second conductive part. A wireless communication circuit (eg, wireless communication circuit 401 of FIG. 4) configured to transmit and/or receive a second signal may be included. The watch-type electronic device includes a watch strap (eg, the first strap 220 or the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A) connected to the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part. can do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second conductive part (for example, the second conductive part 382 in FIG. 4) may include a slit (for example, the slit 514 in FIG. 5B ). . The first conductive part and the second conductive part may include a first part (for example, a first part 382a in FIG. 5B) and a second part (for example, the second part in FIG. 5B) that are spaced apart from each other with the slit therebetween. A portion 382b) and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion (eg, a third portion 382c of FIG. 5B) may be included.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side member (for example, the side member 243 in FIG. 4) is the first conductive part (for example, the first conductive part 381 in FIG. 4) and the third conductive part. A first insulating portion (eg, the first insulating portion 391 of FIG. 4) between (eg, the third conductive portion 383 of FIG. 4) may be included. The side member includes a second insulating portion (eg, the second insulating portion 392 of FIG. 4) between the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion (eg, the fourth conductive portion 384 of FIG. 4 ). Can include. The side member includes the second conductive part (for example, the second conductive part 382 in FIG. 4) and a third insulating part (for example, the third insulating part 393 in FIG. 4) between the third conductive part. Can include. The side member may include a fourth insulating portion (eg, the fourth insulating portion 394 of FIG. 4) between the second conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion. The first part (for example, the first part 382a in FIG. 5B) extends from the third insulating part toward the fourth insulating part, and is more than the rear cover (for example, the rear cover 242 in FIG. 3). It may be disposed close to the front cover (eg, the front cover 241 of FIG. 3 ). The second portion (eg, the second portion 382b of FIG. 5B) may extend from the third insulating portion toward the fourth insulating portion, and may be disposed closer to the rear cover than the front cover. The third portion (eg, the third portion 382c of FIG. 5B) may be disposed adjacent to the fourth insulating portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third insulating portion (eg, the third insulating portion 393 of FIG. 5B) may extend to the slit (eg, the slit 514 of FIG. 5B ).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second signal transmitted and/or received through the second conductive part (for example, the second conductive part 382 in FIG. 4) is the first conductive part (for example: It may have a lower frequency than the first signal transmitted and/or received through the first conductive part 381 of FIG. 4.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first signal transmitted and/or received through the first conductive part (eg, the first conductive part 381 in FIG. 4) is 1000 to 2300 MHz, or 2300 to 2700. It can have a frequency of MHz. The second signal transmitted and/or received through the second conductive part (eg, the second conductive part 382 of FIG. 4) may have a frequency of 600 to 1000 MHz.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication circuit (for example, the wireless communication circuit 401 in FIG. 4) is adjacent to the third insulating part (for example, the third insulating part 393 in FIG. 4), It may be electrically connected to a feeding point on the first part (for example, the first part 382a of FIG. 5B ). The ground of the watch type electronic device may be electrically connected to a grounding point on the second portion (eg, the second portion 382b of FIG. 5B) near the third insulating portion.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the front cover (for example, the front cover 241 of FIG. 2A) may be circular.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the watch strap (for example, the first strap 220 of FIG. 2A or the second strap 230) comprises a metal, and the third conductive part (eg, the first strap 220 of FIG. The third conductive part 383 may be electrically connected to the fourth conductive part (eg, the fourth conductive part 384 of FIG. 4 ).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part may include a first part connected to the watch strap (for example, the fifth conductive part 685 of FIG. 6, the sixth conductive part 686 ). ), the seventh conductive part 687, the eighth conductive part 688), and a second part physically separated from the first part (e.g., the third conductive part 683 in FIG. 6, the fourth conductive part) Part 684). The watch-type electronic device may further include a sensor (eg, sensor 603 of FIG. 6) electrically connected to the first part and detecting a biosignal.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the watch-type electronic device is disposed on the rear cover (for example, the rear cover 242 of FIG. 7) to be exposed to the outside, and the sensor (for example, the sensor 603 of FIG. 6 )) and at least one electrode (eg, the first electrode 781 or the second electrode 782 in FIG. 7) may be further included.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the watch strap (eg, the first strap 220 or the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A) includes a metal, and the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part It may be electrically connected to the first portion of the negative (for example, the third conductive part 683 or the fourth conductive part 684 of FIG. 6 ).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the watch-type electronic device is disposed in the housing and at least partially viewed through the front cover (eg, the front cover 241 of FIG. 3). A display 320 may be further included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a watch-type electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A) is provided on a front cover (eg, the front cover 241 of FIG. 2A), and is opposite to the front cover. A rear cover (e.g., the rear cover 242 of FIG. 2B) and a side member including a plurality of conductive portions separated from each other surrounding at least a portion of the space between the front cover and the rear cover (e.g., It may include a housing including the side member 243 (eg, the housing 240 of FIG. 2A ). When viewed from the top of the front cover, the side member includes a first conductive portion (eg, the first conductive portion 681 in FIG. 6), and a second conductive portion disposed opposite to the first conductive portion (eg. : The second conductive part 682 of FIG. 6), a third conductive part between the first conductive part and the second conductive part (eg, the third conductive part 683 of FIG. 6), the first conductive part And a fourth conductive part (eg, the fourth conductive part 684 of FIG. 6) disposed between the second conductive parts and opposite to the third conductive part, the first conductive part, and the third conductive part. Between the fifth conductive portion (eg, the fifth conductive portion 685 of FIG. 6), the sixth conductive portion between the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion (eg, the sixth conductive portion 686 of FIG. 6 ). )), a seventh conductive portion between the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion (eg, the seventh conductive portion 687 of FIG. 6 ), and a second conductive portion between the second conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion. It may include 8 conductive parts (eg, the eighth conductive part 688 of FIG. 6 ). The watch type electronic device is set to transmit and/or receive a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part, and in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band through the second conductive part. A wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a second signal (eg, the wireless communication circuit 601 of FIG. 6) may be included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second conductive part (eg, the second conductive part 682 of FIG. 6) may include a slit (eg, the slit 514 of FIG. 5B ). The second conductive part may include a first part (for example, a first part 382a in FIG. 5B) and a second part (for example, a second part 382b in FIG. 5B) that are spaced apart from each other with the slit interposed therebetween. , A third portion (eg, a third portion 382c of FIG. 5B) connecting the first portion and the second portion may be included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the side member (eg, the side member 243 of FIG. 6) includes the first conductive portion (eg, the first conductive portion 681 of FIG. 6) and the fifth conductive portion. A first insulating part (for example, the first insulating part 691 in FIG. 6) between parts (for example, the fifth conductive part 685 in FIG. 6), the first conductive part, and the sixth conductive part (for example, The second insulating portion between the sixth conductive portion 686 of FIG. 6 (eg, the second insulating portion 692 of FIG. 6), the second conductive portion, and the seventh conductive portion (eg, the second insulating portion 692 of FIG. 6 ). 7 conductive parts 687) between the third insulating part (for example, the third insulating part 693 in FIG. 6), the second conductive part, and the eighth conductive part (for example, the eighth conductive part in FIG. 688)) between the fourth insulating portion (eg, the fourth insulating portion 694 in FIG. 6 ), the third conductive portion, and the fifth conductive portion (eg, the fifth conductive portion 685 in FIG. 6 ). A fifth insulating part (for example, the fifth insulating part 695 in FIG. 6), a sixth insulating part between the fourth conductive part and the sixth conductive part (for example, the sixth insulating part 696 in FIG. 6) , A seventh insulating portion between the third conductive portion and the seventh conductive portion (eg, the seventh insulating portion 697 of FIG. 6), and an eighth insulating portion between the fourth conductive portion and the eighth conductive portion A portion (eg, the eighth insulating portion 698 of FIG. 6) may be further included. The first part (for example, the first part 682a in FIG. 5B) extends from the third insulating part toward the fourth insulating part, and is more than the rear cover (for example, the rear cover 242 in FIG. 3 ). It may be disposed close to the front cover (eg, the front cover 241 of FIG. 3 ). The second portion (eg, the second portion 682b of FIG. 5B) may extend from the third insulating portion toward the fourth insulating portion, and may be disposed closer to the rear cover than the front cover. The third portion (eg, the third portion 682c of FIG. 5B) may be disposed adjacent to the fourth insulating portion.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the third insulating portion (eg, the third insulating portion 693 of FIG. 6) may extend to the slit (eg, the slit 514 of FIG. 5B ).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the watch type electronic device includes the fifth conductive part (eg, the fifth conductive part 685 of FIG. 6) and the seventh conductive part (eg, the seventh conductive part of FIG. 6 ). Part 687), or a watch connected to the sixth conductive part (for example, the sixth conductive part 686 in FIG. 6) and the eighth conductive part (for example, the eighth conductive part 688 in FIG. 6) It may include a watch strap (eg, the first strap 220, or the second strap 230 of FIG. 2A). The watch strap may include metal and may be electrically connected to the fifth conductive part and the seventh conductive part, or the sixth conductive part and the eighth conductive part.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the watch-type electronic device includes the third conductive part (eg, the third conductive part 683 of FIG. 6) and/or the fourth conductive part (eg, the third conductive part 683 of FIG. 6 ). 4 It is electrically connected to the conductive part 684 and may further include a sensor (eg, the sensor 603 of FIG. 6) for detecting a bio-signal.

The embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only provided for specific examples to easily describe the technical content according to the embodiments of the present invention and to aid in understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. I don't want to. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted as being included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of various embodiments of the present invention. .

Claims

In the watch type electronic device,

A side member including a front cover, a rear cover disposed opposite to the front cover, and a plurality of conductive portions separated from each other by surrounding at least a portion of the space between the front cover and the rear cover,

When viewed from the top of the front cover, a first conductive part, a second conductive part disposed opposite to the first conductive part, a third conductive part between one end of the first conductive part and one end of the second conductive part A housing including a side member including a portion and a fourth conductive portion disposed opposite to the third conductive portion between the other end portion of the first conductive portion and the other end portion of the second conductive portion;

It is set to transmit and/or receive a first signal in a first frequency band through the first conductive part, and transmit and/or transmit a second signal in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band through the second conductive part. Or a wireless communication circuit configured to receive; And

A watch type electronic device comprising a watch strap connected to the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part.
The method of claim 1,

The second conductive part,

A watch-type electronic device comprising a slit, a first portion and a second portion disposed to be spaced apart from each other with the slit therebetween, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion.
The method of claim 2,

The side member,

A first insulating portion between the first conductive portion and the third conductive portion, a second insulating portion between the first conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion, a second insulating portion between the second conductive portion and the third conductive portion 3 further comprising an insulating portion, and a fourth insulating portion between the second conductive portion and the fourth conductive portion,

The first portion extends from the third insulating portion toward the fourth insulating portion, and is disposed closer to the front cover than the rear cover,

The second portion extends from the third insulating portion toward the fourth insulating portion, and is disposed closer to the rear cover than the front cover,

The third portion is a watch-type electronic device disposed adjacent to the fourth insulating portion.
The method of claim 3,

The third insulating part,

A watch-type electronic device extending through the slit.
The method of claim 3,

The second signal is,

Watch-type electronic device having a lower frequency than the first signal.
The method of claim 5

The first signal has a frequency of 1000 ~ 2300 MHz, or 2300 ~ 2700 MHz,

The second signal is a watch-type electronic device having a frequency of 600 ~ 1000 MHz.
The method of claim 3,

The wireless communication circuit is electrically connected to a feeding point on the first part, near the third insulating part,

The ground of the watch type electronic device is electrically connected to a grounding point on the second part near the third insulating part.
The method of claim 1,

The front cover is a watch-type electronic device having a circular shape.
The method of claim 1,

The watch strap,

A watch-type electronic device comprising a metal and electrically connected to the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part.
The method of claim 1,

The third conductive part or the fourth conductive part includes a first part connected to the watch strap and a second part physically separated from the first part,

A watch-type electronic device electrically connected to the first part and further comprising a sensor for detecting a bio-signal.
The method of claim 10,

A watch type electronic device further comprising at least one electrode disposed on the rear cover to be exposed to the outside and electrically connected to the sensor.
The method of claim 10,

The watch strap,

A watch type electronic device comprising a metal and electrically connected to the first part of the third conductive part or the fourth conductive part.
The method of claim 1,

The watch type electronic device further comprises a display disposed in the housing and at least partially viewed through the front cover.
The method of claim 1,

The third conductive part or the fourth conductive part includes a first part, a second part, and a third part,

When viewed from the top of the front cover,

The third portion is located between the first portion and the second portion,

The first part is located between the first conductive part and the third part,

The second part is located between the second conductive part and the third part,

The first part and the second part,

A watch-type electronic device connected to the watch strap.
The method of claim 14,

A watch-type electronic device electrically connected to the third part and further comprising a sensor for detecting a bio-signal.