WO2022163986A1 - Dispositif électronique comprenant un capteur géomagnétique - Google Patents

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WO2022163986A1
WO2022163986A1 PCT/KR2021/017387 KR2021017387W WO2022163986A1 WO 2022163986 A1 WO2022163986 A1 WO 2022163986A1 KR 2021017387 W KR2021017387 W KR 2021017387W WO 2022163986 A1 WO2022163986 A1 WO 2022163986A1
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  • the electronic device may include a sensor that detects (or measures) various information (or data), and may provide various information (or functions) based on sensing data obtained from the sensor.
  • the electronic device may measure a bio-signal using an electrode or a sensor, and may provide various information related to a user's health based on the measured bio-signal.
  • the electronic device may display an azimuth using a geomagnetic sensor or provide directions (eg, a compass function) such as east, west, south, and north.
  • a geomagnetic sensor is a sensor that detects geomagnetism, and may be affected by surrounding magnetic force. For example, if there is a magnet within a certain distance from the geomagnetic sensor, the magnetic force of the geomagnetic sensor may be saturated and thus not operate normally, or the azimuth may be inaccurate.
  • a geomagnetic sensor is disposed in the center of the electronic device, and a magnet having a characteristic of suppressing the generation of magnetic force in a predetermined direction in order to reduce the influence of magnetic force by the geomagnetic sensor is disposed to have a predetermined distance from the geomagnetic sensor You can disclose about the device.
  • An electronic device includes a housing, a display disposed on an upper surface of the housing, a geomagnetic sensor disposed in the center of the housing on a rear surface of the display, and the geomagnetic sensor disposed on a lower surface of the housing; A magnet disposed to be spaced apart from the geomagnetic sensor on a vertical line, a battery disposed between the geomagnetic sensor and the magnet, and a first printed circuit board on which electronic components are mounted under the battery, wherein the magnet comprises the first It may be disposed below the printed circuit board.
  • a wearable device includes a housing, a wheel key disposed to be rotatable in at least one direction along an outer circumferential surface of the housing, and a plurality of first magnets disposed at regular intervals along an outer circumferential surface of the wheel key.
  • a display disposed on the upper surface of the housing, a geomagnetic sensor disposed in the center of the housing on the rear surface of the display, a second magnet disposed on a lower surface of the housing to be spaced apart from the geomagnetic sensor in a vertical line with the geomagnetic sensor, and a battery disposed between the geomagnetic sensor and the second magnet.
  • the influence of the geomagnetic sensor by the magnet included in the electronic device may be minimized.
  • a magnet having a characteristic of suppressing the generation of magnetic force in a predetermined direction to have a predetermined distance from the geomagnetic sensor, it is possible to reduce the effect of the magnet on the geomagnetic sensor.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a geomagnetic sensor and a magnet are disposed in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of further including a shielding agent in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of characteristics of a magnet included in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is a view showing the magnetic force strength of a magnet according to the present invention and a comparative example.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 and 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 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 .
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • the main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a
  • the secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190 ). have.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 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.
  • the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 102) eg, a speaker or headphones
  • the electronic device 102 may output a sound.
  • 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 sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. 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 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • a wireless communication module 192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 194 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a telecommunication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses various techniques for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • 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 external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received 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.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • the server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments
  • FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments has a first surface (or front surface) 210A and a second surface (or rear surface).
  • a housing 210 including a side 210C surrounding a space between the first side 210A and the second side 210B, and a housing 210 connected to at least a portion of the housing 210 and connected to an electronic device ( 200) to the user's body (eg, wrist, ankle, etc.) may include the binding members (250, 260) detachable.
  • the housing may refer to a structure forming a part of the first surface 210A, the second surface 210B, and the side surface 210C of FIG. 2 .
  • the first surface 210A may be formed by the front plate 201 (eg, a glass plate including various coating layers or a polymer plate) at least a portion of which is substantially transparent.
  • the second surface 210B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate 207 .
  • the back plate 207 may be formed by, for example, coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing.
  • the side surface 210C is coupled to the front plate 201 and the rear plate 207 and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) 206 comprising a metal and/or a polymer.
  • the back plate 207 and the side bezel structure 206 may be integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).
  • the binding members 250 and 260 may be formed of various materials and shapes. A woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials may be used to form an integral and a plurality of unit links to be able to flow with each other.
  • the electronic device 200 includes a display 220 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ), audio modules 205 and 208 (eg, the audio module 170 of FIG. 1 ); At least one of the sensor module 211 (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ), the key input devices 202 , 203 , 204 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ) and the connector hole 209 . may include In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 omits at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 202 , 203 , 204 , the connector hole 209 , or the sensor module 211 ) or other configuration. Additional elements may be included.
  • the display 220 may be exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate 201 , for example.
  • the shape of the display 220 may be a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate 201 , and may have various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon.
  • the display 220 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a fingerprint sensor.
  • the audio modules 205 and 208 may include a microphone hole 205 and a speaker hole 208 .
  • a microphone for acquiring an external sound may be disposed therein, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of the sound.
  • the speaker hole 208 can be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls.
  • the sensor module 211 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state.
  • the sensor module 211 may include, for example, a biometric sensor module 211 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 210B of the housing 210 .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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 and an illuminance sensor.
  • the key input device 202 , 203 , 204 includes a wheel key 202 disposed on a first surface 210A of the housing 210 and rotatable in at least one direction, and/or a side surface 210C of the housing 210 . ) may include side key buttons 202 and 203 disposed in the .
  • the wheel key may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate 202 .
  • the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 202 , 203 , 204 and the non-included key input devices 202 , 203 , 204 may include the display 220 . It may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key on the screen.
  • the connector hole 209 may accommodate a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting/receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device and may accommodate a connector for transmitting/receiving an audio signal to/from an external electronic device Another connector hole (not shown)) may be included.
  • the electronic device 200 may further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole 209 and blocks the inflow of foreign substances into the connector hole.
  • the binding members 250 and 260 may be detachably attached to at least a partial region of the housing 210 using the locking members 251 and 261 .
  • the binding members 250 and 260 may include one or more of the fixing member 252 , the fixing member fastening hole 253 , the band guide member 254 , and the band fixing ring 255 .
  • the fixing member 252 may be configured to fix the housing 210 and the binding members 250 and 260 to a part of the user's body (eg, a wrist, an ankle, etc.).
  • the fixing member fastening hole 253 may correspond to the fixing member 252 to fix the housing 210 and the coupling members 250 and 260 to a part of the user's body.
  • the band guide member 254 is configured to limit the range of motion of the fixing member 252 when the fixing member 252 is fastened with the fixing member fastening hole 253, so that the fixing members 250 and 260 are attached to a part of the user's body. It can be made to adhere and bind.
  • the band fixing ring 255 may limit the range of movement of the fixing members 250 and 260 in a state in which the fixing member 252 and the fixing member coupling hole 253 are fastened.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device 400 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments has a side bezel structure 410 , a wheel key 420 , a front plate 201 , and a display ( 220 , a first antenna 450 , a second antenna 455 , a support member 460 (eg, a bracket), a battery 470 , a first printed circuit board 480 , a sealing member 490 , and a second It may include a printed circuit board 540 , a coil antenna 545 , a rear plate 493 , a rear cover 565 , and binding members 495 and 497 , at least one of the components of the electronic device 400 . may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3 , and overlapping descriptions will be omitted below.
  • the support member 460 may be disposed inside the electronic device 400 and connected to the side bezel structure 410 , or may be integrally formed with the side bezel structure 410 .
  • the support member 460 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and/or a non-metal (eg, polymer) material.
  • the support member 460 may have a display 220 coupled to one surface and a first printed circuit board 480 coupled to the other surface.
  • the first printed circuit board 480 includes electronic components (or components), for example, a processor (eg, processor 120 in FIG. 1 ), memory (eg, memory 130 in FIG. 1 ), and/or Alternatively, an interface (eg, the interface 177 of FIG. 1 ) may be mounted.
  • the processor 120 may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor signal processing unit, and a communication processor.
  • the memory 130 may include, for example, a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory.
  • the interface 177 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.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • the interface 177 may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device 400 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.
  • battery 470 (eg, battery 189 in FIG. 1 ) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of electronic device 400 , for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery. , or a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery 470 may be disposed substantially on the same plane as the first printed circuit board 480 , for example.
  • the battery 470 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 400 , or may be detachably disposed with the electronic device 101 .
  • the first antenna 450 may be disposed between the display 220 and the support member 460 .
  • the first antenna 450 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.
  • the first antenna 450 may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging, and may transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data.
  • an antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side bezel structure 410 and/or the support member 460 or a combination thereof.
  • the first antenna 450 may include a printed circuit board for other circuits.
  • the first antenna 450 may be located in the center of a Hall sensor.
  • the second antenna 455 may be disposed between the first printed circuit board 480 and the back plate 493 .
  • the second antenna 455 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.
  • the second antenna 455 may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging, and may transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data.
  • the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side bezel structure 410 and/or the rear plate 493 or a combination thereof.
  • the sealing member 490 may be positioned between the side bezel structure 410 and the rear plate 493 .
  • the sealing member 490 may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from flowing into a space surrounded by the side bezel structure 410 and the rear plate 493 from the outside.
  • the second printed circuit board 540 may include at least one of various components of the electronic device 101 described above with reference to FIG. 1 .
  • the second printed circuit board 540 may include a sensor module (sensor module 211 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the second printed circuit board 540 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 480 .
  • internal electronic components of the electronic device 400 may be distributed and disposed on the first printed circuit board 480 and the second printed circuit board 540 .
  • a sensing processing circuit or micro controller unit which is distinct from a processor that controls the overall operation of the electronic device 400 , is disposed on the second printed circuit board 540 .
  • a signal detected by a sensor (eg, a PPG sensor) disposed on the printed circuit board 540 may be processed.
  • the second printed circuit board 540 may be a flexible printed circuit board at least a portion of which is formed of a flexible material.
  • at least one magnet member may be included on the front or rear surface of the second printed circuit board 540 .
  • the back cover 565 of the electronic device 400 may be formed of a transparent material that can transmit light.
  • a sensor (not shown) disposed on the second printed circuit board 540 may include a light emitting unit capable of generating light and a light receiving unit capable of receiving light.
  • the light emitting unit may emit light to the outside through a portion of the rear cover 565 formed of a transparent material, and the light receiving unit may receive external light through a portion of the rear cover 565 formed of a transparent material.
  • the sensor including the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit may be a sensor that measures blood flow using a photoplethysmography (PPG) method to measure information related to a user's heartbeat.
  • the rear cover 565 may be integrally formed with the rear plate 493 .
  • the optical film 585 may cover at least a portion of the light emitting unit (eg, the light emitting unit 571 of FIG. 5 ) or the light receiving unit (eg, the light receiving unit 573 of FIG. 5 ) of the sensor module 211 ). can be configured to The optical film 585 may be disposed between the cover 565 of the electronic device and a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 211 of FIG. 2 ).
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a geomagnetic sensor and a magnet are disposed in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • a first drawing 510 is an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 , and the electronic device of FIG. 4 ) according to various embodiments. 400), and the second drawing 550 is a cross-sectional view of the first drawing 510 taken along the A direction (eg, indicated by a dotted line).
  • the size ratios of the components shown in the drawings are arbitrarily illustrated for convenience of description, and the size ratios of the components may be changed.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a geomagnetic sensor 515 , a magnet 520 , and a wheel key 530 .
  • the geomagnetic sensor 515 is a sensor for detecting geomagnetism, and may detect a direction (eg, azimuth) of geomagnetism.
  • the electronic device 200 may display an azimuth using the geomagnetic sensor 515 or provide directions of east, west, south, and north like a compass. Since the geomagnetic sensor 515 is affected by a magnet, it may malfunction if a magnet is present around it.
  • the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be disposed in the center of the electronic device 200 . For example, as shown in the drawing, when the housing of the electronic device 200 (eg, the housing 210 of FIG. 2 ) has a circular shape, the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be disposed at the center of the circular shape.
  • the magnet 520 may be disposed on the rear surface (eg, the rear plate 493 of FIG. 4 ) of the housing 210 of the electronic device 200 .
  • the magnet 520 positioned on the rear surface of the electronic device 200 may be for alignment with a charging device (eg, a charging pad).
  • the size of the magnet 520 , the number of magnets 520 , or the position of the magnet 520 may be determined in consideration of the tensile force with the charging pad.
  • the magnet 520 may be disposed on the rear surface of the housing 210 facing the geomagnetic sensor 515 when the front surface of the housing 210 is viewed from above.
  • the rear surface of the housing 210 may refer to an area in direct contact with the user's wrist.
  • the magnet 520 may be disposed to have a predetermined distance from the geomagnetic sensor 515 in consideration of the effect of magnetic force on the geomagnetic sensor 515 .
  • the magnet 520 has a characteristic that the generation of magnetic force is reduced (or suppressed) in a specific direction (eg, center direction, vertical direction) in which the geomagnetic sensor 515 is disposed in order to reduce the influence of the magnetic force on the geomagnetic sensor 515.
  • the magnet 520 may be arranged horizontally, vertically, or diagonally with the N and S poles of at least two magnets.
  • the magnet 520 may have a characteristic of reducing the generation of magnetic force in a vertical direction by using a plurality of divided magnets.
  • the magnet 520 may have a characteristic that the magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction by combining the arrangement structure of the N pole and the S pole of at least two magnets in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction.
  • the magnet 520 having these characteristics may be, for example, an oblique magnet or a Halbach magnet (or a Halbach array magnet).
  • the diagonal magnet has a center of 2100G when implemented as a barrel, but it may mean that the center area is lowered to 600G through a piece.
  • the upper surface (eg, N pole) of the diagonal magnet has a reduced magnetic force around the center of the magnet, the magnetic force in the outward direction is strong
  • the lower surface of the diagonal magnet Example: S pole
  • S pole may have a strong magnetic force around the center of the magnet and weak magnetic force in the outer direction.
  • the magnet 520 may be disposed in a direction facing the geomagnetic sensor 515 without a shielding agent for blocking magnetic force.
  • the diagonal magnet or Halbach magnet is an example for helping understanding of the invention, and the present invention is not limited by the example.
  • the wheel key 530 may be configured to be rotatable in at least one direction along the outer circumferential surface of the housing 210 .
  • the wheel key 530 may be rotatable in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
  • One or more magnets 531 to 538 may be disposed for operation of the wheel key 530 .
  • one or more magnets 531 to 538 may be disposed along the outer circumferential surface of the wheel key 530 at intervals of 45°.
  • one or more magnets 531 - 538 may be oriented clockwise, with the first magnet 531 at 0° (eg 12 o'clock), 45° (eg between 12 and 3 o'clock (middle) direction).
  • the position or number of the one or more magnets 531 to 538 disposed on the wheel key 530 may vary depending on implementation.
  • the drawings are only examples for helping the understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited by the drawings.
  • the geomagnetic sensor 515 may malfunction. In order to prevent such a malfunction, the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be disposed in the center of the housing 210 , which is the most unaffected by the operation of the wheel key 530 .
  • the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be disposed inside the display panel 593 of a display (eg, the display 220 of FIG. 2 ) or below the display panel 593 .
  • the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 480 , or some electrical components (eg, wires, circuits) attached to the rear surface of the display 220 are removed and disposed at the removed position. have. This is merely an implementation issue, and the present invention is not limited by way of example.
  • the display 220 may be disposed on the front side of the housing 210 .
  • a window 591 for protecting the display panel 593 is disposed on the front of the housing 210 , and the display panel 593 is located under the window 591 with respect to the front of the housing 210 .
  • a speaker 580 eg, the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1 , the speaker hole 208 of FIG. 2
  • a battery eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1 and the battery of FIG. 4 ). (470)).
  • a first printed circuit board (eg, the first printed circuit board 480 of FIG. 4 ) may be disposed under the speaker 580 and the battery 470 .
  • the first printed circuit board 480 includes a processor (eg, processor 120 in FIG. 1 ), a memory (eg, memory 130 in FIG. 1 ), and/or an interface (eg, interface 177 in FIG. 1 ).
  • Electronic components (or components) such as may be mounted (or mounted).
  • a first shielding agent 560 may be disposed under the first printed circuit board 480 .
  • the first shielding agent 560 may be included to reduce the effect of magnetic force by the magnet 520 .
  • a magnet 520 may be disposed under the first shielding agent 560 .
  • the magnet 520 may be disposed on the rear surface (eg, the rear plate 493 of FIG. 4 ) of the housing 210 of the electronic device 200 .
  • the electronic device 200 including the circular housing 210 may include the circular magnet 520 .
  • the magnet 520 may include a first magnet 521 and a second magnet 525 .
  • the first magnet 521 may be disposed under the first shielding material 560
  • a second printed circuit board 540 may be included between the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 .
  • At least one of the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 may have a characteristic in which magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction (eg, a vertical direction) in which the geomagnetic sensor 515 is located.
  • the first magnet 521 may exert more magnetic force influence on the geomagnetic sensor 515 than the second magnet 525 , the first magnet 521 has a characteristic that the magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction.
  • the second magnet 525 may be used as a general magnet.
  • both the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 may have a characteristic in which magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction.
  • the second printed circuit board 540 may include a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) and the sensor module 211 of FIG. 2 .
  • the sensor module 211 may include a light emitting unit 571 and a light receiving unit 573 .
  • the sensor module 211 may be a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor capable of detecting a biosignal related to a user's heartbeat.
  • the sensor module 211 may include sensors that detect various biosignals.
  • the second magnet 525 may have a shape (eg, a donut shape) in which a hole is drilled in the center.
  • the light emitting part 571 of the sensor module 211 may be disposed in the hole (eg, inside the second magnet 525 ), and the light receiving part 573 may be disposed outside the second magnet 525 .
  • the light emitting unit 571 may be an element capable of emitting light, such as a light emitting diode (LED) or an organic light emitting diode (OLED).
  • the light emitting unit 571 may be composed of various elements capable of emitting light.
  • One or more light receiving units 573 may be included around the light emitting units 571 .
  • the light receiving unit 573 may be a light receiving element that converts light energy into electrical energy.
  • the light receiving unit 573 may include a photodiode.
  • the sensor module 211 may use a difference in optical response according to oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in blood.
  • the light provided from the light emitting unit 571 may be transmitted to the user's body, and the light receiving unit 573 may receive reflected light of the light transmitted to the body.
  • the reflected light received by the light receiving unit 573 has periodicity due to a difference in optical response according to the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin described above.
  • the sensor module 550 may detect a signal related to the user's heartbeat by using this periodicity.
  • a sensor eg, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor
  • a heartbeat-related signal may be more precisely processed through this movement information.
  • the biosignal detection of the sensor module 221 described above describes a representative principle of detecting heartbeat-related information using the light emitting unit 571 and the light receiving unit 573 , and the sensor module 211 according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. ) can detect the user's heartbeat-related information as a biosignal in various other ways.
  • the sensor module 221 may utilize a phenomenon in which the light generated by the light emitting unit 571 is reflected by the user's body and is received by the light receiving unit 573 .
  • it may be desirable to suppress a phenomenon in which the light generated from the light emitting unit 571 is not reflected by the body and transmitted to the light receiving unit 573 .
  • the second magnet 525 may serve as a barrier rib that blocks (or suppresses) light generated from the light emitting unit 571 from being transmitted to the light receiving unit 573 .
  • the second magnet 525 is formed in a donut shape with a hole in the middle, the light emitting part 571 is disposed inside the second magnet 525 and the light receiving part 573 is disposed outside the second magnet 525 .
  • the second magnet 525 may serve as a partition wall.
  • the second magnet 525 may also serve to strengthen the tensile force with the wireless charging pad.
  • the polarities of the surfaces of the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 facing each other may be opposite.
  • the first magnet 521 forms a surface (eg, a lower surface) facing the second printed circuit board 540 as an S pole
  • a surface opposite to the second printed circuit board 540 eg: upper surface
  • the second magnet 525 forms a surface (eg, an upper surface) facing the second printed circuit board 540 as an N pole
  • a surface (eg, a lower surface) facing the rear of the housing 210 as an S pole can be formed
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of further including a shielding agent in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a display panel (eg, the display panel of FIG. 5 ) of a display (eg, the display 220 of FIG. 2 ). (593)) may include a geomagnetic sensor 515 inside or below the display panel 593. Alternatively, the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 480 , or may be disposed in a removed position by partially removing an electrical component attached to the rear surface of the display 220 . This is merely an implementation issue, and the present invention is not limited by way of example.
  • a window 591 for protecting the display panel 593 may be disposed on the front of the housing 210 , and the display panel 593 may be included under the window 591 .
  • the electronic device 200 includes a speaker 580 (eg, the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1 , the speaker hole 208 of FIG. 2 ) and a battery (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1 ) under the display 220 . ) and the battery 470 of FIG. 4 ).
  • a second shielding agent 610 may be further included between the display 220 and the battery 470 .
  • the second shielding agent 610 may be included so that the geomagnetic sensor 515 is less affected by magnetic force by the magnet 520 .
  • the magnet 520 may have a characteristic in which the strength of a magnetic force to the geomagnetic sensor 515 disposed in a direction perpendicular to the magnet 520 is reduced.
  • the magnet 520 may be arranged horizontally, vertically, or diagonally with the N poles and the S poles of at least two magnets.
  • the magnet 520 may have a feature of reducing the magnetic force strength in a vertical direction in which the geomagnetic sensor 515 is disposed by using a plurality of divided magnets.
  • the magnet 520 may have a characteristic that the magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction by combining the arrangement structure of the N poles and the S poles of at least two magnets in a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, or a diagonal direction.
  • a magnet having these characteristics may be a diagonal magnet or a Halbach magnet.
  • the first magnet 521 and/or the second magnet 525 may be a diagonal magnet or a Halbach magnet.
  • the magnetic force of the upper surface (eg, N pole) of the diagonal magnet is reduced around the center of the magnet, the magnetic force in the outer direction is strong, and the lower surface (eg, S pole) of the diagonal magnet is the center of the magnet It may have a characteristic that the magnetic force in the periphery is strong and the magnetic force in the outer direction is weak.
  • the geomagnetic sensor 515 may be most affected by the magnetic force of the first magnet 521
  • the first magnet 521 uses a diagonal magnet or a Halbach magnet
  • the second magnet 525 is Ordinary magnets can be used.
  • both the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 may use a diagonal magnet or a Halbach magnet.
  • the electronic device 200 may further include a second shielding agent 610 even when a diagonal magnet or a Halbach magnet is used as the magnet 520 .
  • a first printed circuit board (eg, the first printed circuit board 480 of FIG. 4 ) may be disposed under the speaker 580 and the battery 470 .
  • a first shielding agent 560 may be disposed under the first printed circuit board 480 .
  • a magnet 520 may be disposed under the first shielding agent 560 .
  • the magnet 520 may be disposed on the rear surface of the housing 210 (eg, the rear plate 493 of FIG. 4 ) for wireless charging of the electronic device 200 .
  • the magnet 520 may include a first magnet 521 and a second magnet 525 .
  • the first magnet 521 may be disposed under the shielding material, and a second printed circuit board 540 may be included between the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 .
  • the second printed circuit board 540 may include a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) and the sensor module 211 of FIG. 2 .
  • the sensor module 211 may include a light emitting unit 571 and a light receiving unit 573 .
  • the second magnet 525 may have a shape (eg, a donut shape) including a hole in the center.
  • a light emitting part 571 of the sensor module 211 is disposed in a hole (eg, a part in which a hole is drilled, inside of the second magnet 525 ), and a light receiving part 573 is disposed outside of the second magnet 525 . can be placed.
  • the electronic device 200 of FIG. 6 only further includes the second shielding agent 610 , and since the remaining components are the same, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of characteristics of a magnet included in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the magnet (eg, the magnet 520 of FIG. 5 ) according to various embodiments is a geomagnetic sensor (eg, the geomagnetic sensor 515 of FIG. 5 ) disposed in a specific direction (eg, the center direction, vertical direction) in which the magnetic force strength is reduced (or suppressed)
  • the magnet 520 may include an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2 and 3 , FIG. It may be disposed on the rear surface (eg, the rear plate 493 of FIG. 4 ) of the housing 210 of the electronic device 400 of FIG.
  • the S pole may be horizontally, vertically, or diagonally arranged
  • the magnet 520 may have a feature of reducing the magnetic force strength in the vertical direction in which the geomagnetic sensor 515 is disposed by using a plurality of divided magnets.
  • the magnet 520 may have a characteristic that the magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction by combining the arrangement structure of the N and S poles of at least two magnets in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction.
  • the upper surface (e.g., N pole) of the magnet decreases the magnetic force around the center of the magnet, and the magnetic force in the outward direction is strong, and the lower surface (e.g., S pole) of the diagonal magnet has strong magnetic force around the center of the magnet and the magnetic force in the outer direction is strong.
  • the magnet may have a property of weak magnetic force
  • the magnet having this property may be a diagonal magnet or a Halbach magnet.
  • the magnet 520 may include a first magnet 521 and a second magnet 525 . At least one of the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 may have a characteristic in which the strength of a magnetic force to the geomagnetic sensor 515 is reduced.
  • the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 may be arranged to have the same polarity in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction.
  • the polarities of the surfaces of the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 facing each other may be opposite to each other.
  • the first magnet 521 forms a surface (eg, a lower surface) facing the second magnet 525 as an S pole, and a surface (eg, an upper surface) opposite to the second magnet 525 is formed.
  • the second magnet 525 forms a surface (eg, an upper surface) facing the first magnet 521 as an N pole, and a surface (eg, a lower surface) opposite to the first magnet 521 is formed as an S pole.
  • the N pole may have a characteristic that the magnetic force is reduced around the center of the first magnet 521 or the second magnet 525 and the magnetic force in the outer direction is strong.
  • the S pole may have a strong magnetic force around the center of the first magnet 521 or the second magnet 525 and a weak magnetic force in the outer direction.
  • the first magnet 521 may include one or more magnets.
  • the first magnet 521 may include a first magnet 711 , a second magnet 713 , a third magnet 715 , and a fourth magnet 717 .
  • the first magnet 711 , the second magnet 713 , the third magnet 715 , and the fourth magnet 717 may be formed in a sector shape.
  • the second magnet 525 may include a fifth magnet 731 , a sixth magnet 733 , a seventh magnet 735 , and an eighth magnet 737 .
  • the fifth magnet 731 , the sixth magnet 733 , the seventh magnet 735 , and the eighth magnet 737 may be formed in a sectoral shape without a center.
  • the first magnet 711 is disposed to face (or oppose) the fifth magnet 731
  • the second magnet 713 is disposed to face the sixth magnet 733
  • the third magnet 715 may be disposed to face the seventh magnet 735
  • the fourth magnet 717 may be disposed to face the eighth magnet 737 .
  • the drawings show that the magnets arranged to face each other are arranged in a vertical direction, the magnets arranged to face each other may be arranged in a horizontal direction.
  • the figure shows that the N pole and the S pole of the first magnet 711 are formed in a vertical direction (eg, up and down), the N pole and the S pole of the first magnet 711 are in a horizontal direction. (eg, left, right) may be formed.
  • the N pole and the S pole of the first magnet 711 and the fifth magnet 731 may not be formed in a vertical direction, but the N pole and the S pole may be arranged in a horizontal direction.
  • the first magnet 711 , the second magnet 713 , the third magnet 715 , and the fourth magnet 717 included in the first magnet 521 have a surface facing the second magnet 525 (eg, the lower part). surface) as an S pole, at least one of the first magnet 711 , the second magnet 713 , the third magnet 715 , and the fourth magnet 717 is a second magnet 525 . It is also possible to form the surface (eg, the lower surface) facing toward the N pole.
  • the fifth magnet 731 , the sixth magnet 733 , the seventh magnet 735 , and the eighth magnet 737 included in the second magnet 525 have a surface facing the first magnet 521 ( Example: Although the upper surface) is shown as forming an N pole, at least one of the fifth magnet 731 , the sixth magnet 733 , the seventh magnet 735 , and the eighth magnet 737 is a first magnet A surface (eg, a lower surface) facing (521) may be formed as an S pole.
  • the first magnet 711 and the third magnet 715 included in the first magnet 521 are formed with a surface facing the second magnet 525 as an S pole, and the second magnet 713 and The fourth magnet 717 may be formed with an N-pole facing the second magnet 525 .
  • the first magnet 711 and the third magnet 715 and the fifth magnet 731 and the seventh magnet 735 facing the side facing the first magnet 711 and the third magnet 715 are N poles can be formed.
  • the sixth magnet 733 and the eighth magnet 737 facing the second magnet 713 and the fourth magnet 717 have the surfaces facing the second magnet 713 and the fourth magnet 717 as the S pole. can be formed.
  • first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 are described as being divided into four pieces, but more than four or fewer (eg, two, three) pieces may be divided.
  • FIG. 8 is a view showing the magnetic force strength of a magnet according to the present invention and a comparative example.
  • the comparative example 810 shows the strength of magnetic force (eg, an arrow) when a general magnet is used, and the present invention 850 uses a magnet having a characteristic in which the magnetic force strength is reduced in a certain direction. It can indicate the magnetic force strength (eg arrow) in the case of Referring to the comparative example 810 , the general magnet 815 may generate a magnetic force in a vertical direction in which a geomagnetic sensor (eg, the geomagnetic sensor 515 of FIG. 5 ) is disposed. When the magnetic force is generated in the vertical direction as in the comparative example 810 , the geomagnetic sensor 515 may malfunction under the influence of the general magnet 815 .
  • a geomagnetic sensor eg, the geomagnetic sensor 515 of FIG. 5
  • a first magnet 521 or a second magnet 525 having a characteristic of reducing (or suppressing) the strength of a magnetic force in a specific direction may be formed.
  • At least one of the first magnet 521 or the second magnet 525 may have a feature of reducing magnetic force strength in a specific direction by using a plurality of divided magnets.
  • magnetic force may be generated in the first magnet 521 and the second magnet 525 in a diagonal direction, and magnetic force generation may be suppressed in a vertical direction.
  • the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 , and the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing (eg, the housing of FIG. 2 ). 210), a display disposed on the upper surface of the housing (eg, the display 220 of FIG. 2), a geomagnetic sensor disposed in the center of the housing on the rear surface of the display (eg, the geomagnetic sensor of FIG. 5) 515)), a magnet disposed to be spaced apart from the geomagnetic sensor in a vertical line with the geomagnetic sensor on the lower surface of the housing (eg, the magnet 520 in FIG.
  • a battery disposed between the geomagnetic sensor and the magnet ( 4 ), and a first printed circuit board (eg, first printed circuit board 480 in FIG. 4 ) on which electronic components are mounted under the battery, wherein the magnet comprises the second 1 Can be placed under a printed circuit board.
  • a first printed circuit board eg, first printed circuit board 480 in FIG. 4
  • the magnet has a characteristic that the upper surface of the magnet has a reduced magnetic force around the center of the magnet, the magnetic force in the outer direction is strong, and the lower surface of the magnet has a strong magnetic force around the center of the magnet and the magnetic force in the outer direction is weak. It could be
  • the magnet may have a characteristic in which magnetic force strength is decreased in a vertical direction in which the geomagnetic sensor is located.
  • the magnet may have a characteristic of reducing the magnetic force strength in a vertical direction by using a plurality of divided magnets.
  • the magnet may have a characteristic that the magnetic force strength is reduced in a specific direction by combining the arrangement structure of the N pole and the S pole of at least two magnets in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction.
  • the magnet may further include a second printed circuit board including a first magnet and a second magnet, and disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet.
  • a sensor module including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit is included in the second printed circuit board, the second magnet includes a hole in the center, the light emitting unit of the sensor module is disposed in the hole, A light receiving unit of the sensor module may be disposed outside.
  • At least one of the first magnet and the second magnet may have a characteristic in which magnetic force strength is decreased in a vertical direction in which the geomagnetic sensor is located.
  • the geomagnetic sensor may be disposed on the first printed circuit board or disposed on the rear surface of the display.
  • the electronic device includes a wheel key (eg, a wheel key 420 of FIG. 4 and a wheel key 530 of FIG. 5 ) disposed to be rotatable in at least one direction along an outer circumferential surface of the housing, and a wheel key of the wheel key. It may further include one or more magnets (eg, one or more magnets 531 to 538 of FIG. 5 ) disposed at regular intervals along the outer circumferential surface.
  • a wheel key eg, a wheel key 420 of FIG. 4 and a wheel key 530 of FIG. 5
  • the electronic device includes a wheel key (eg, a wheel key 420 of FIG. 4 and a wheel key 530 of FIG. 5 ) disposed to be rotatable in at least one direction along an outer circumferential surface of the housing, and a wheel key of the wheel key. It may further include one or more magnets (eg, one or more magnets 531 to 538 of FIG. 5 ) disposed at regular intervals along the outer circumfer
  • the electronic device may be a wearable device.
  • the geomagnetic sensor may be disposed inside the display panel of the display or below the display panel.
  • the electronic device may further include a shielding agent between the display and the battery.
  • a wearable device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 , and the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing (eg, the housing of FIG. 2 ). 210), a wheel key (eg, wheel key 420 in FIG. 4, wheel key 530 in FIG. 5) disposed to be rotatable in at least one direction along the outer circumferential surface of the housing, the wheel key A plurality of first magnets (eg, one or more magnets 531 to 538 of FIG. 5 ) disposed at regular intervals along the outer circumferential surface, a display disposed on the upper surface of the housing (eg, the display 220 of FIG.
  • a geomagnetic sensor eg, the geomagnetic sensor 515 of FIG. 5
  • a second magnet disposed on a lower surface of the housing and spaced apart from the geomagnetic sensor on a vertical line with the geomagnetic sensor (eg, the magnet 520 of FIG. 5 )
  • a battery eg, the battery 470 of FIG. 4 disposed between the geomagnetic sensor and the second magnet.
  • the second magnet may have a characteristic that the magnetic force strength is reduced in the vertical direction in which the geomagnetic sensor is located by combining the arrangement structure of the N pole and the S pole of at least two magnets in a horizontal direction or a vertical direction.
  • the second magnet may be to reduce the generation of magnetic force in a vertical direction by using a plurality of divided magnets.
  • the second magnet includes a third magnet and a fourth magnet
  • the wearable device includes a printed circuit board (eg, the second printed circuit board 540 of FIG. 4 ) disposed between the third magnet and the fourth magnet. )), and may further include a sensor module including a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit on the printed circuit board.
  • the fourth magnet may include a hole in the center, the light emitting part of the sensor module may be disposed in the hole, and the light receiving part of the sensor module may be disposed outside the fourth magnet.
  • the wearable device may further include a shielding agent disposed under the geomagnetic sensor, and the battery may be disposed under the shielding agent.
  • the second magnet, the third magnet, includes a fifth magnet and a sixth magnet
  • the fourth magnet includes a seventh magnet and an eighth magnet
  • the sixth magnet and the eighth magnet are arranged to face each other, and the polarities of the faces facing each other are opposite to each other. may be placed.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other such components, and refer to those components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101).
  • a storage medium eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138
  • the processor eg, the processor 120
  • the device eg, the electronic device 101
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product.
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly or online between smartphones (eg: smartphones).
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. , or one or more other operations may be added.

Abstract

Divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention concernent un dispositif électronique comprenant : un boîtier ; un écran disposé sur la surface supérieure du boîtier ; un capteur géomagnétique disposé au centre du boîtier sur la surface arrière de l'écran ; un aimant disposé sur la surface inférieure du boîtier et espacé du capteur géomagnétique sur une ligne perpendiculaire au capteur géomagnétique ; une batterie disposée entre le capteur géomagnétique et l'aimant ; et une première carte de circuit imprimé disposée sous la batterie, l'aimant étant disposé sous la première carte de circuit imprimé. Divers modes de réalisation sont possibles.
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