WO2023128622A1 - Wearable electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

A wearable electronic device is provided. The wearable electronic device comprises: a lens frame which accommodates a display member, and which includes a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion; a hinge structure including a first hinge structure and a second hinge structure, which are connected to the first end portion and the second end portion, respectively; and a first wearing member and a second wearing member, which are connected to the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure, respectively, wherein the first wearing member or the second wearing member comprises: a wearing member, which moves with respect to the lens frame; a battery arranged in the first wearing member; a circuit board which is arranged in the first wearing member and which includes electrodes; and a charging terminal structure arranged in the first wearing member, the charging terminal structure comprising: first charging pads that can be exposed to the outside; and a connection member which is arranged in the first wearing member, and which electrically connects the charging pads and first electrodes.

Description

wearable electronics

The present disclosure relates to wearable electronic devices.

A portable electronic device, for example, an electronic notebook, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, or a tablet personal computer (PC), generally includes a display member and a battery, and has a bar-shaped shape due to the shape of the display member or battery. type), folder type, or sliding type. Recently, as the performance of a display member and a battery has improved, wearable electronic devices that can be miniaturized and worn on a part of the body such as a wrist or head have been commercialized. Since the wearable electronic device is directly worn on the body, portability and/or user accessibility may be improved.

Among wearable electronic devices, an electronic device that can be worn on the face by a user, for example, a head-mounted device (HMD) is disclosed. The head-mounted device may be usefully used to implement virtual reality or augmented reality. For example, a wearable electronic device may implement virtual reality by providing a three-dimensional image of a virtual space in a game enjoyed through a television or computer monitor, but blocking an image of a real space in which a user is staying. Another type of wearable electronic device may provide an environment in which a user can visually recognize a real image of a space in which a user is staying, and implement a virtual image to provide augmented reality that provides various visual information to the user.

The above information is presented only as background information to facilitate understanding of the present disclosure. No determination has been made, nor is any assertion made, as to whether any of the foregoing may apply as prior art in connection with this disclosure.

Recently, wearable electronic devices that can be mounted on the head tend to be designed to have a form factor very similar to general eyeglasses in order to highlight design factors such as miniaturization and fashion. As wearable electronic devices are miniaturized, a design in which buttons such as physical and/or electrical keys or charging terminals are minimized is required.

Aspects of the present disclosure are intended to address at least the above-mentioned problems and/or disadvantages, and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a miniaturized wearable electronic device in which a charging terminal is minimized.

Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the following description, in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device is provided. The wearable electronic device includes a lens frame configured to accommodate a display member and including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, a first hinge structure connected to the first end, and a second end. A hinge structure including a connected second hinge structure, a first wearing member connected to the first hinge structure, and a second wearing member connected to the second hinge structure, wherein the first wearing member or the second wearing member A wearing member configured to move relative to the lens frame, a first battery disposed within the first wearing member, a first circuit board disposed within the first wearing member and including first electrodes, and the first wearing member A charging terminal structure disposed inside, including first charging pads that can be exposed to the outside, and a connecting member disposed within the first wearing member and electrically connecting the first charging pads and the first electrodes. includes

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device is provided. The wearable electronic device includes a lens frame configured to accommodate a display member and including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, a first hinge connection structure connected to the first end, and the second end A hinge structure including a second hinge connection structure connected to, a first hinge structure connected to the first hinge connection structure and a second hinge structure connected to the second hinge connection structure, to the first hinge structure a first wearing member comprising a connected first wearing member and a second wearing member connected to the second hinge structure, wherein either the first wearing member or the second wearing member is configured to move relative to the lens frame; A first battery disposed in the first wearing member, a circuit board disposed in the first wearing member and including electrodes, and a charging terminal structure disposed in the first wearing member, wherein first charging pads exposed to the outside and the first and a charging terminal structure including a connecting member disposed within the wearing member and electrically connecting the charging pads and the electrodes.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device may provide a miniaturized wearable electronic device by miniaturizing a physical connection terminal for charging.

Other aspects, advantages and salient features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, taken together with the accompanying drawings, disclosing various embodiments of the present disclosure.

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. here,

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

2 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

3 is a combined perspective view for explaining an internal configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a rear view of a wearable electronic device in a first folded state, viewed from the wearable member side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 5B is a wearable electronic device in a first folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A plan view of the electronic device viewed from above is shown.

FIG. 6A is a rear view of a wearable electronic device in a second folded state, viewed from the wearable member side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 6B is a wearable electronic device in a second folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A plan view of the electronic device viewed from above is shown.

7A is a perspective view of a second wearing member in a folded state (second state) with a third cover separated, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 7B is a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (Second state) is a perspective view of the first wearing member, and FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the first wearing member in a folded state (second state) with the third cover separated, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 7d is a perspective view of the first wearing member in an unfolded state (first state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 7e is a perspective view of the first wearing member in an unfolded state (first state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7F is an enlarged transparent perspective view of the first wearing member, and FIG. 7F is a perspective view of the first wearing member in an unfolded state (first state) with the third cover separated, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

8 is a perspective view of a structure of a first circuit board and a charging terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

9A is a plan view of a charging terminal structure, an external electrode, and a hinge axis according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 9B is a plan view of a charging terminal structure, an external electrode, and a hinge axis according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a perspective view for

10 is a plan view of a seating portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

It should be noted that throughout the drawings, the same reference numbers are used to indicate the same or similar elements, features, and structures.

The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and equivalents thereto. Various specific details are included for illustrative purposes, but should be regarded as examples only. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the various embodiments described in this disclosure can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their bibliographical meaning, but are merely used by the inventors to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the disclosure. Accordingly, it is to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention as defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereto. It should be clear.

The singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” should be understood to include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a component surface” includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

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

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100, an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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 the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may include a 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 ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the 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, running an application). ) state, 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. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where 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 foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or 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 of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). 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 sound signals 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. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor set to detect a touch or a pressure sensor set to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

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 one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

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

The haptic module 179 may convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary 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). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. 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. According to one 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). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, a legacy cellular network, 5 It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). 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. 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, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high-frequency band (eg, a mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, for example, 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. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

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

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. 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 that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document provide one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. 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. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. A computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store™) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones. In the case of online distribution, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.

2 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the wearable electronic device 200 is an electronic device in the form of glasses (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ), and a user can view surrounding objects or environments while wearing the wearable electronic device 200 . can be perceived visually. For example, the wearable electronic device 200 may be a head mounted device (HMD) or smart glasses capable of providing an image directly in front of the user's eyes. The configuration of the wearable electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 may be partially or entirely the same as that of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a housing 210 forming an external appearance of the wearable electronic device 200 . The housing 210 may provide a space in which parts of the wearable electronic device 200 may be disposed. For example, the housing 210 may include a lens frame 202 and at least one wearing member 203 .

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a display member 201 disposed within the housing 210 and capable of outputting a visual image. For example, the wearable electronic device 200 may include at least one display member 201 capable of providing visual information (or images) to a user. For example, the display member 201 may include a module equipped with a lens, a display, a waveguide, and/or a touch circuit. According to one embodiment, the display member 201 may be formed to be transparent or translucent. According to an embodiment, the display member 201 may include glass made of a translucent material or a window member capable of adjusting light transmittance according to color concentration control.

According to various embodiments, the lens frame 202 may accommodate at least a portion of the display member 201 . For example, the lens frame 202 may surround at least a portion of an edge of the display member 201 . According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may position at least one of the display members 201 to correspond to the user's eyes. According to one embodiment, the lens frame 202 may be the rim of a typical eyeglass structure. According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include at least one closed curve surrounding the display member 201 . According to one embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include a first end 202c and a second end 202d opposite to the first end 202c. The first end 202c may be disposed adjacent to the first wearing member 203a, and the second end 202d may be disposed adjacent to the second wearing member 203b.

According to various embodiments, the wearing member 203 may extend from the lens frame 202 . For example, the wearing member 203 extends from an end of the lens frame 202 and, together with the lens frame 202, may be supported or positioned on the user's body (eg, ear). According to one embodiment, the wearing member 203 may be rotatably coupled with respect to the lens frame 202 via a hinge structure 229 . According to one embodiment, the wearing member 203 may include an inner surface 231c configured to face the user's body and an outer surface 231d opposite to the inner surface 231c. According to an embodiment (not shown), at least a portion of the wearing member 203 may be formed of a flexible material (eg, rubber). For example, at least a portion of the wearing member 203 may be formed in a band shape surrounding at least a portion of the user's body (eg, an ear).

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a hinge structure 229 configured to fold the wearable member 203 relative to the lens frame 202 . A hinge structure 229 may be disposed between the lens frame 202 and the wearing member 203 . In a state in which the user does not wear the wearable electronic device 200 , the user may carry or store the wearable electronic device 203 by folding the wearable member 203 such that a portion thereof overlaps with the lens frame 202 . According to one embodiment, the hinge structure 229 includes a first hinge structure 229a connected to a portion of the lens frame 202 (eg, the first end 202c) and the first wearing member 203a, and the lens frame ( 202) and a second hinge structure 229b connected to the second end 202d and the second wearing member 203b.

3 is a combined perspective view for explaining an internal configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The configuration of the display member 201, the lens frame 202, the wearing member 203 and the hinge structure 229 of FIGS. 3 and/or 4 is the display member 201 of FIG. 2, the lens frame 202, the wearing Some or all of the configurations of the member 203 and the hinge structure 229 may be the same.

3 and 4 , the wearable electronic device 200 includes a display member 201, a lens frame 202, a wearing member 203, a hinge structure 229, at least one circuit board 241, at least one It may include one battery 243 , at least one power transmission structure 246 , a camera module 250 and/or a sensor module 280 .

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 uses a camera module 250 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ) to detect a direction (or a direction the wearable electronic device 200 is facing) that the user is looking at. Example: Acquiring and/or recognizing a visual image of an object or environment in the -Y direction, and an external electronic device through a network (eg, the first network 198 or the second network 199 in FIG. 1) (eg, information about objects or environments may be provided from the electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 , the server 108 of FIG. 1 , or the external electronic device 300 of FIGS. 5A and 5B ). In another embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 may provide the user with information about an object or environment in a sound or visual form. The wearable electronic device 200 may provide information about objects or environments provided to the user through the display member 201 in a visual form using a display module (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). . For example, the wearable electronic device 200 implements augmented reality by implementing information about an object or environment in a visual form and combining it with a real image of a user's surrounding environment. there is.

According to an embodiment, the display members 201 may be provided as a pair and may be disposed to correspond to the left and right eyes of the user while the wearable electronic device 200 is worn on the user's body. For example, the display member 201 may include a first display member 201a and a second display member 201b spaced apart from the first display member 201a. The first display member 201a may be disposed to correspond to the user's right eye, and the second display member 201b may be disposed to correspond to the user's left eye.

According to various embodiments, the display member 201 has a first surface F1 facing a direction in which external light is incident (eg, -Y direction) and a direction opposite to the first surface F1 (eg, +Y direction). direction) may include a second surface (F2) facing. In a state where the user is wearing the wearable electronic device 200, at least a portion of the light or image incident through the first surface F1 is directed to the display member 201 disposed to face the user's left and/or right eyes. It can pass through the second surface (F2) and enter the user's left eye and/or right eye.

According to various embodiments, the lens frame 202 may include at least two or more frames. For example, the lens frame 202 may include a first frame 202a and a second frame 202b. According to an embodiment, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 200, the first frame 202a is a frame of a portion facing the user's face, and the second frame 202b is the first frame 202a. It may be a part of the lens frame 202 spaced apart in the direction of the user's line of sight (eg, -Y direction) with respect to .

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a light output module 211 configured to provide images and/or videos to a user. For example, the light output module 211 may include a display panel (not shown) capable of outputting an image and a lens (not shown) corresponding to the user's eyes and guiding the image to the display member 201. can For example, a user may acquire an image output from a display panel of the light output module 211 through a lens of the light output module 211 . According to various embodiments, the light output module 211 may include a device configured to display various types of information. For example, the light output module 211 may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital mirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), an organic light emitting diode It may include at least one of (organic light emitting diode, OLED) or micro LED (micro light emitting diode, micro LED). According to an embodiment, when the light output module 211 and/or the display member 201 includes one of a liquid crystal display, a digital mirror display, and a silicon liquid crystal display, the wearable electronic device 200 A light source radiating light to the light output module 211 and/or the display area of the display member 201 may be included. According to another embodiment, when the light output module 211 and/or the display member 201 include one of an organic light emitting diode and a micro LED, the wearable electronic device 200 does not include a separate light source and A virtual image can be provided to

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the light output module 211 may be disposed within the housing 210 . For example, the light output module 211 may be connected to the display member 201 and provide an image to a user through the display member 201 . For example, an image output from the light output module 211 is incident on the display member 201 through an input optical member (not shown) positioned at one end of the display member 201, and at least one of the display members 201 It may be radiated toward the user's eyes through a waveguide (not shown) and an output optical member (not shown) located in a part.

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 includes a circuit board 241 (eg, printed circuit board (PCB), printed board assembly (PBA), It may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB). For example, the circuit board 241 may include at least one integrated circuit chip, a processor (not shown) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1), a memory (not shown) ( Example: Among the memory 130 of FIG. 1, a power management module (not shown) (eg, the power management module 188 of FIG. 1), or a communication module (not shown) (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) At least one of them may be provided on an integrated circuit chip According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be disposed within the wearable member 203 of the housing 210. For example, the circuit board 241 may be It may include a first circuit board 241a disposed within the first wearing member 203a and a second circuit board 241b disposed within the second wearing member 203b According to an embodiment, the communication module ( Example: The communication module 190 of FIG. 1 is mounted on a first circuit board 241a located in the first wearing member 203a, and a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is a second wearing member ( 203b) may be mounted on the second circuit board 241b located in. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be connected to the battery 243 (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1) via the power delivery structure 246. )) According to one embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be an interposer board.

According to various embodiments, the battery 243 may be a part of the wearable electronic device 200 (eg, the light output module 211, the circuit board 241, the speaker module 245, the microphone module 247, and/or It can be electrically connected to the camera module 250) and can supply power to parts of the wearable electronic device 200.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the battery 243 may be disposed on the wearing member 203 . According to an embodiment, the battery 243 may include a first battery 243a disposed within the first wearing member 203a and a second battery 243b disposed within the second wearing member 203b. According to one embodiment, the battery 243 may be disposed adjacent to the ends 203c and 203d of the wearing member 203 .

According to various embodiments, the speaker module 245 (eg, the audio module 170 or the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1 ) may convert an electrical signal into sound. At least a portion of the speaker module 245 may be disposed within the wearing member 203 of the housing 210 . According to one embodiment, the speaker module 245 may be positioned within the wearing member 203 to correspond to the user's ear. According to one embodiment (eg, FIG. 3 ), the speaker module 245 may be disposed next to the circuit board 241 . For example, the speaker module 245 may be disposed between the circuit board 241 and the battery 243 . According to another embodiment (not shown), the speaker module 245 may be disposed on the circuit board 241 . For example, the speaker module 245 may be disposed between the circuit board 241 and an inner case (eg, the inner case 231 of FIG. 4 ).

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 includes a power delivery structure 246 configured to transfer power from the battery 243 to an electronic component (eg, the optical output module 211) of the wearable electronic device 200. can include For example, the power transmission structure 246 is electrically connected to the battery 243 and/or the circuit board 241, and the circuit board 241 transmits power received through the power transmission structure 246 to an optical output module. (211). According to one embodiment, the power delivery structure 246 may be a component capable of transmitting power. For example, power delivery structure 246 may include a flexible printed circuit board or wire. For example, the wire may include a plurality of cables (not shown). In various embodiments, the shape of the power delivery structure 246 may be variously modified in consideration of the number and/or type of cables.

According to various embodiments, the microphone module 247 (eg, the input module 150 and/or the audio module 170 of FIG. 1 ) may convert sound into an electrical signal. According to one embodiment, the microphone module 247 may be disposed within the lens frame 202 . For example, at least one microphone module 247 may be disposed at a lower end (eg, in a direction toward the -X axis) and/or an upper end (eg, in a direction toward the +X axis) of the wearable electronic device 200 . According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 may more clearly recognize the user's voice using voice information (eg, sound) obtained from at least one microphone module 247 . For example, the electronic device 200 may distinguish voice information from ambient noise based on acquired voice information and/or additional information (eg, low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones). For example, the wearable electronic device 200 can clearly recognize a user's voice and perform a function (eg, noise canceling) to reduce ambient noise.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may capture still images and/or moving images. The camera module 250 may include at least one of a lens, at least one image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash. According to one embodiment, the camera module 250 may be disposed within the lens frame 202 and disposed around the display member 201 .

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may include at least one first camera module 251 . According to an embodiment, the first camera module 251 may capture the trace of the user's eyes (eg, pupils) or gaze. For example, the first camera module 251 includes a light emitting unit (eg, IR LED) configured to emit light in the infrared band (not shown) and a camera configured to photograph a reflection pattern of light emitted by the light emitting unit to the user's eyes. structure (not shown). According to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may adjust the position of the virtual image projected on the display member 201 so that it corresponds to the direction in which the user's eyes gaze. According to an embodiment, the first camera module 251 may track the trajectory of the user's eyes or gaze by using a plurality of first camera modules 251 having the same standard and performance.

According to an embodiment, the first camera module 251 periodically or aperiodically transmits information (eg, trajectory information) related to the trajectory of the user's eyes or gaze to a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ). can be sent to According to another embodiment, the first camera module 251 detects that the user's gaze has changed based on the trajectory information (eg, the eyes move more than a reference value while the head is not moving), may be transmitted to the processor.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may include a second camera module 253 . According to one embodiment, the second camera module 253 may capture an external image. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 253 may capture an external image through the second optical hole 223 formed in the second frame 202b. For example, the second camera module 253 may include a high resolution color camera, and may be a high resolution (HR) or photo video (PV) camera. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 253 may provide an auto focus (AF) function and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the wearable electronic device 200 may include a flash (not shown) located adjacent to the second camera module 253 . For example, a flash (not shown) may provide light for increasing the brightness (eg, illuminance) around the wearable electronic device 200 when acquiring an external image of the second camera module 253, and in a dark environment. , Difficulties in image acquisition due to mixing of various light sources and/or reflection of light can be reduced.

According to various embodiments, the camera module 250 may include at least one third camera module 255 . According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may capture a motion of the user through the first optical hole 221 formed in the lens frame 202 . For example, the third camera module 255 may capture a user's gesture (eg, hand motion). The third camera module 255 and/or the first optical hole 221 are both side ends of the lens frame 202 (eg, the second frame 202b), for example, the lens frame 202 in the Z direction ( Example: may be disposed at both ends of the second frame 202b). According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may be a global shutter (GS) camera. For example, the third camera module 255 is a camera that supports three degrees of freedom (3DoF) or six degrees of freedom (6DoF) and provides 360-degree space (eg, omnidirectional), positional awareness, and/or movement awareness. can provide According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 is a stereo camera, and uses a plurality of global shutter type cameras having the same specifications and performance to perform simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and user motion recognition functions. can be done According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may include an infrared (IR) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera). For example, the IR camera may operate as at least a part of a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) for detecting a distance to a subject.

According to an embodiment, at least one of the first camera module 251 and the third camera module 255 may be replaced with a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and/or a photodiode. For example, the photo diode may include a positive intrinsic negative (PIN) photo diode or an avalanche photo diode (APD). The photo diode may be interpreted as a photo detector or a photo sensor.

According to an embodiment, at least one of the first camera module 251 , the second camera module 253 , and the third camera module 255 may include a plurality of camera modules (not shown). For example, the second camera module 253 is composed of a plurality of lenses (eg, a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor, so that one side of the wearable electronic device 200 (eg, a side facing the -Y direction) can be placed in For example, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a plurality of camera modules each having a different property (eg, angle of view) or function, and based on a user's selection and/or trajectory information, the angle of view of the camera module may be determined. You can control it to change. For example, at least one of the plurality of camera modules may be a wide-angle camera and at least the other may be a telephoto camera.

According to various embodiments, a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) acquires data using at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, or an acceleration sensor of a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). The wearable electronic device 200 uses the information of one wearable electronic device 200 and the user's motion acquired using the third camera module 255 (eg, the user's body approaching the electronic device 200). It is possible to determine the motion of the user and/or the motion of the user. According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 200 may use a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor capable of measuring a direction using a magnetic field and lines of force in addition to the sensors described above and/or motion information (eg, movement direction) using the strength of a magnetic field. or a hall sensor capable of acquiring a moving distance). For example, the processor may determine the movement of the electronic device 200 and/or the movement of the user based on information obtained from a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor and/or a hall sensor.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the wearable electronic device 200 may perform an input function capable of interacting with a user (eg, a touch and/or pressure sensing function). For example, a component configured to perform a touch and/or pressure sensing function (eg, a touch sensor and/or a pressure sensor) may be disposed on at least a portion of the wearing member 203 . The wearable electronic device 200 may control a virtual image output through the display member 201 based on the information obtained through the components. For example, sensors related to touch and/or pressure sensing may be of the resistive type, capacitive type, electro-magnetic type (EM) or optical type. It can be configured in various ways, such as According to one embodiment, components configured to perform the touch and/or pressure sensing function may be partially or entirely identical to those of the input module 150 of FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device 200 may include a reinforcing member 260 disposed in an inner space of the lens frame 202 and having a rigidity higher than that of the lens frame 202 . .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a lens structure 273 . The lens structure 273 may refract at least a portion of light. For example, the lens structure 273 may be a prescription lens having a specified refractive power. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the lens structure 273 may be disposed behind the display member 201 (eg, in the +Y direction). For example, the lens structure 273 may be positioned between the display member 201 and the user's eyes.

According to various embodiments, the housing 210 may include a hinge cover 227 that may conceal a portion of the hinge structure 229 . Another part of the hinge structure 229 may be accommodated or concealed between an inner cover 231 and an outer cover 233 to be described later.

According to various embodiments, the wearing member 203 may include an inner cover 231 and an outer cover 233 . For example, the inner cover 231 is a cover configured to face the user's body or directly contact the user's body, and may be made of a material having low thermal conductivity, for example, synthetic resin. According to one embodiment, the inner cover 231 may include an inner surface facing the user's body (eg, the inner surface 231c of FIG. 2 ). For example, the outer cover 233 includes a material capable of at least partially transferring heat (eg, a metal material) and may be coupled to the inner cover 231 while facing each other. According to one embodiment, the outer cover 233 may include an outer surface opposite to the inner surface 231c (eg, the outer surface 231d of FIG. 2 ). In one embodiment, at least one of the circuit board 241 or the speaker module 245 may be accommodated in a space separated from the battery 243 within the wearing member 203 . In the illustrated embodiment, the inner cover 231 includes a first cover 231a accommodating the circuit board 241 and/or the speaker module 245 and a second cover 231b accommodating the battery 243. may include, and the outer cover 233 may include a third cover 233a coupled to face the first cover 231a and a fourth cover 233b coupled face to face with the second cover 231b. can For example, the first cover 231a and the third cover 233a are coupled (hereinafter referred to as ' first cover portions 231a and 233a') to accommodate the circuit board 241 and/or the speaker module 245. The second cover 231b and the fourth cover 233b may be combined (hereinafter referred to as ' second cover parts 231b and 233b') to accommodate the battery 243 .

According to various embodiments, the first cover parts 231a and 233a are rotatably coupled to the lens frame 202 through a hinge structure 229, and the second cover parts 231b and 233b are coupled to the connection structure 235 ) through which it may be connected or mounted to the ends of the first cover parts 231a and 233a. According to an embodiment, a portion of the connection structure 235 that comes into contact with the user's body may be made of a material with low thermal conductivity, for example, an elastic material such as silicone, polyurethane, or rubber. , A part that does not come into contact with the user's body may be made of a material with high thermal conductivity (eg, a metal material). For example, when heat is generated from the circuit board 241 or the battery 243, the connection structure 235 blocks the transfer of heat to a part in contact with the user's body and dissipates the heat through the part not in contact with the user's body. may be dispersed or released. According to one embodiment, a portion of the connection structure 235 configured to come into contact with the user's body may be interpreted as a part of the inner cover 231, and a portion of the connection structure 235 that does not contact the user's body may be interpreted as an outer cover ( 233) can be interpreted as part of. According to one embodiment (not shown), the first cover (231a) and the second cover (231b) is integrally configured without a connection structure 235, the third cover (233a) and the fourth cover (233b) are connected It may be integrally configured without structure 235 . According to various embodiments, other components (eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1) may be further included in addition to the illustrated components, and a communication module (eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1) may be used to , External electronic devices (eg, electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 , server 108 of FIG. 1 , or Information about objects or environments may be provided from the external electronic device 300 of FIGS. 5A and 5B .

According to one embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include a connection portion 274 between the first display member 201a and the second display member 201b. For example, the connection part 274 may be interpreted as a part corresponding to the nose support part of the glasses.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a connection member 205 . According to an embodiment, the circuit board 241 is connected to the connection member 205, and parts (eg, the light output module 211 and/or the camera module) of the electronic device 200 are connected through the connection member 205. (250)) may transmit an electrical signal. For example, a control signal transmitted from a processor located on the circuit board 241 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may be transmitted to electronic components using at least a portion of the connection member 205 . For example, at least a portion of the connection member 205 may include wires (not shown) electrically connected to components of the electronic device 200 .

According to various embodiments, the connecting member 205 includes a first connecting member 205a at least partially disposed within the first wearing member 203a and a second connecting member 205a at least partially disposed within the second wearing member 203b. A member 205b may be included. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first connection member 205a and/or the second connection member 205b may face the hinge structure 229 . For example, the first connection member 205a may extend from the first circuit board 241a across the hinge structure 229 into the lens frame 202 . The second connecting member 205b may extend into the lens frame 202 from the second circuit board 241b across the hinge structure 229 . For example, a part of the first connection member 205a and a part of the second connection member 205b may be disposed within the wearing member 203 and another part may be disposed within the lens frame 202 .

According to one embodiment, the first connection member 205a and the second connection member 205b may include a structure that can be folded or unfolded based on rotation of the hinge structure 229 . For example, the first connection member 205a and/or the second connection member 205b may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). According to an embodiment, the first connection member 205a may be electrically and/or mechanically connected to the first circuit board 241a. According to an embodiment, the second connection member 205b may be electrically and/or mechanically connected to the second circuit board 241b. According to an embodiment, the first connection member 205a and/or the second connection member 205b may include a structure (eg, wiring and/or cable) for transmitting signals.

According to various embodiments, the sensor module 280 (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ) may detect light passing through the display member 201 . According to an embodiment, the sensor module 280 may detect light passing through the first sensor module 281 capable of detecting light passing through the first display member 201a and light passing through the second display member 201b. A second sensor module 282 may be included. For example, the first sensor module 281 may detect light from the rear of the first display member 201a (eg, in the +Y direction), and the second sensor module 282 may detect light from the second display member 201b. ) can detect light from behind. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 280 may include a third sensor module 283 capable of detecting light in front of the display member 201 (eg, -Y direction). For example, the third sensor module 283 may detect light from the front of the display member 201 (eg, -Y direction). According to one embodiment, the sensor module 280 may be an illuminance sensor. According to an embodiment, the configuration of the third sensor module 283 may be partially or completely the same as that of the second camera module 253 .

FIG. 5A is a rear view of a wearable electronic device in a first folded state, viewed from the wearable member side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 5B is a wearable electronic device in a first folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A plan view of the electronic device viewed from above is shown. FIG. 6A is a rear view of a wearable electronic device in a second folded state, viewed from the wearable member side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 6B is a wearable electronic device in a second folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. A plan view of the electronic device viewed from above is shown.

The wearable electronic device 200, the display member 201, the lens frame 202, the wearing member 203, the hinge structure 229, and the outer cover 233 shown in FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B. ) is the wearable electronic device 200, the display member 201, the lens frame 202, the wearing member 203, the hinge structure 229, and the outer cover 233 disclosed in FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 may be the same as or similar to Therefore, description of the same configuration may be omitted.

Referring to FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B , according to various embodiments, the relative positions of the lens frame 202 and the wearing member 203 of the wearable electronic device 200 may change. The wearing member 203 may include a first wearing member 203a and a second wearing member 203b. The relative positions of the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b with the lens frame 202 may change. According to one embodiment, the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b are disposed parallel to a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the lens frame 202 (Y-axis direction). It may be provided in an unfolded state (first state). According to one embodiment, the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b are disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the lens frame 202 in a folded state (second state). can be provided.

According to various embodiments, the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b change from an unfolded state (first state) to a folded state (second state), so that they are in a folded state (second state). The order of change may be different. For example, as shown in FIG. 5B , the first wearing member 203a may change to a first folded state (second state), and for another example, as shown in FIG. 6B , a first folded state ( second state).

According to various embodiments, the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b may be unfolded or folded around the hinge structure 229 . The hinge structure 229 may include a first hinge structure 229a and a second hinge structure 229b.

According to various embodiments, the first wearing member 203a may be connected to the first hinge structure 229a, and the second wearing member 203b may be connected to the second hinge structure 229b.

According to various embodiments, the first hinge structure 229a and the second hinge structure 229b may be spaced apart from the display member 201 by a predetermined distance in the Y-axis direction. The hinge connection structure 230 may include a first hinge connection structure 230a and a second hinge connection structure 230b. The first hinge structure 229a may be fixed to the lens frame 202 by the first hinge connection structure 230a, and the second hinge structure 229b may be fixed to the lens frame 202 by the second hinge connection structure 230b. 202) can be fixed.

Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B , according to various embodiments, the first wearing member 203a in an unfolded state (first state) is first changed to a folded state (second state), and then in an unfolded state (first state). It can be confirmed that the second wearing member 203b of ) has changed to a folded state (second state). Accordingly, the first wearing member 203a may be disposed closer to the lens frame 202 than the second wearing member 203b. As the first wearing member 203a is disposed closer to the lens frame 202 than the second wearing member 203b, the first outer shell 512 formed by the lens frame 202 and the first wearing member 203a is It may be larger than the second outer shell 522 formed by the lens frame 202 and the second wearing member 203b. Alternatively, the first inner angle 511 formed by the lens frame 202 and the first wearing member 203a may be smaller than the second inner angle 521 formed by the lens frame 202 and the second wearing member 203b. can

Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , according to various embodiments, the second wearing member 203b in an unfolded state (first state) is first changed to a folded state (second state), and then in an unfolded state (first state). It can be confirmed that the first wearing member 203a of ) has changed to a folded state (second state). Accordingly, the second wearing member 203b may be disposed closer to the lens frame 202 than the first wearing member 203a. As the second wearing member 203b is disposed closer to the lens frame 202 than the first wearing member 203a, the first outer shell 512 formed by the lens frame 202 and the first wearing member 203a is It may be smaller than the second outer shell 522 formed by the lens frame 202 and the second wearing member 203b. Alternatively, the first interior angle 511 formed by the lens frame 202 and the first wearing member 203a may be larger than the second interior angle 521 formed by the lens frame 202 and the second wearing member 203b. can

According to various embodiments, according to the order in which the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b are folded, the first outer shell 512 or the second outer shell 512 formed by the first wearing member 203a and the lens frame 202 is formed. The first inner angle 511 and the second outer angle 522 or the second inner angle 521 formed by the second wearing member 203b and the lens frame 202 may change.

7A is a perspective view of a second wearing member in a folded state (second state) with a third cover separated, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 7B is a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (Second state) is a perspective view of the first wearing member, and FIG. 7C is a perspective view of the first wearing member in a folded state (second state) with the third cover separated, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 7d is a perspective view of the first wearing member in an unfolded state (first state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 7e is a perspective view of the first wearing member in an unfolded state (first state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7F is an enlarged transparent perspective view of the first wearing member, and FIG. 7F is a perspective view of the first wearing member in an unfolded state (first state) with the third cover separated, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The wearable electronic device 200, the display member 201, the lens frame 202, the first end portion 202c, and the first wearing member disclosed in FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, and 7F (203a), second wearing member (203b), first hinge structure (229a), second hinge structure (229b), first hinge connection structure (230a), second hinge connection structure (230b), third cover ( 233a), the first circuit board 241a, and the second circuit board 241b are the wearable electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6a, and 6b; Display member 201, lens frame 202, first end 202c, first wearing member 203a, second wearing member 203b, first hinge structure 229a, second hinge structure 229b , may be the same as or similar to the first hinge connection structure 230a, the second hinge connection structure 230b, the third cover 233a, the first circuit board 241a, and the second circuit board 241b. Therefore, description of the same configuration may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 7A , according to various embodiments, the second circuit board 241b may be disposed on the second wearing member 203b. According to an embodiment, the second circuit board 241b may be covered by the third cover 233a.

According to various embodiments, a third cover protrusion 233aa may be formed at one end of the third cover 233a on the side of the second hinge structure 229b. As the third cover protrusion 233aa is formed on the third cover 233a, the structure disposed on the second wearing member 203b in a folded state (second state) is covered by the third cover protrusion 233aa. can For example, the second hinge structure 229b may be protected by the third cover protrusion 233aa.

Referring to FIGS. 7B and 7C , according to various embodiments, the first circuit board 241a may be disposed on the first wearing member 203a. According to an embodiment, the first circuit board 241a may be covered by the third cover 233a.

According to various embodiments, the charging terminal structure 400 may be disposed on the first circuit board 241a. At least a portion of the charging terminal structure 400 may be disposed to be electrically connected to the first circuit board 241a. A detailed description of the first circuit board 241a and the charging terminal structure 400 will be described later along with the description of FIG. 8 .

Referring to FIGS. 7D, 7E, and 7F , according to various embodiments, a first wearing member (eg, the first wearing member 203a of FIG. 2 ) may include a first circuit board 241a. . In the unfolded state (first state) of the first wearing member 203a, the first circuit board 241a may be disposed not to be exposed to the outside. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first circuit board 241a may be covered by the third cover 233a. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first circuit board 241a may be covered by the first hinge connection structure 230a. The first circuit board 241a may be configured to be connected to the charging terminal structure 400 . The charging terminal structure 400 may be disposed so as not to be exposed to the outside when the first wearing member 203a is unfolded (first state). According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the charging terminal structure 400 may be covered by the first hinge connection structure 230a and/or the third cover 233a. The charging terminal structure 400 will be described later along with the description of FIG. 8 .

8 is a perspective view of a structure of a first circuit board and a charging terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The first circuit board 241a shown in FIG. 8 may be the same as or similar to the first circuit board 241a shown in FIG. 7C . Therefore, description of the same configuration may be omitted.

According to various embodiments, at least one pair of electrodes 440 may be disposed on the first circuit board 241a. The electrode 440 may be connected to a charging circuit disposed on the first circuit board 241a and may be connected to a battery disposed in the wearable electronic device 200 from an external power source through the electrode 440 (eg, the battery of FIG. 3 ( 243)) can be charged. The pair of electrodes 440 may be spaced apart from each other and disposed on the first circuit board 241a.

According to various embodiments, the charging terminal structure 400 may include a pad part 410 , a fixing member 420 , and a connecting member 430 .

According to various embodiments, the pad unit 410 may include a plurality of charging pads 411 . According to one embodiment, the pad unit 410 may include a pair of charging pads 411 . According to one embodiment, the charging pads 411 may include a first charging pad 411-1 and a second charging pad 411-2. The first charging pad 411-1 and the second charging pad 411-2 may be spaced apart from each other. According to another embodiment, the first charging pad 411-1 and the second charging pad 411-2 may be formed so as not to be electrically connected to each other.

According to various embodiments, a seating portion 412 may be formed at one end of the charging pad 411 . The seating portion 412 may include a first seating portion 412-1 and a second seating portion 412-2. According to an embodiment, a first seating portion 412-1 may be formed at one end of the first charging pad 411-1, and a second seating portion 412-1 may be formed at one end of the second charging pad 411-2. Portion 412-2 may be formed. The seating portion 412 may be connected to an external electrode (eg, the external electrode 450 of FIGS. 9A and 9B ) to receive power from the outside.

According to various embodiments, a fixing member 420 may be disposed at the other end of the charging pad 411 . A hole may be formed at the other end of the charging pad 411 , and at least a portion of the fixing member 420 may be disposed to pass through the hole formed at the other end of the charging pad 411 . The fixing member 420 may be connected to the connecting member 430 . The fixing member 420 may be formed of a screw.

According to various embodiments, the connecting member 430 may be connected to the fixing member 420 . A connection hole 431 may be formed in the connection member 430 . At least a portion of the fixing member 420 may be inserted into the connecting hole 431 formed in the connecting member 430 so that the fixing member 420 and the connecting member 430 are coupled and electrically connected.

According to various embodiments, the connection member 430 may be arranged to be connected to the electrode 440 disposed on the first circuit board 241a. As the connecting member 430 and the electrode 440 are connected, the electrode 440 disposed on the first circuit board 241a is seated on the connecting member 430, the fixing member 420, the charging pad 411, and the It may be electrically connected to the external electrode 450 through the portion 412 . Accordingly, the first circuit board 241a may receive power from an external power source. In addition, as the electrode 440, the connecting member 430, the fixing member 420, and the charging pad 411 are disposed at positions corresponding to the third cover protrusion (third cover protrusion 233aa in FIG. 7A), , the volume of the wearable electronic device 200 may be reduced.

According to various embodiments, the charging terminal structure 400 is not limited to being disposed only on the first wearing member 203a, and the charging terminal structure 400 may be disposed on the second wearing member 203b, or Both the first wearing member 203a and the second wearing member 203b may be disposed.

9A is a plan view of a charging terminal structure, an external electrode, and a hinge axis according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 9B is a plan view of a charging terminal structure, an external electrode, and a hinge axis according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a perspective view for

The charging terminal structure 400, the pad portion 410, the charging pad 411, the seating portion 412, the fixing member 420, and the connecting member 430 shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are the same as those shown in FIG. The terminal structure 400 , the pad unit 410 , the charging pad 411 , the seating portion 412 , the fixing member 420 , and the connection member 430 may be the same as or similar to each other. Therefore, description of the same configuration may be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the pad unit 410 may rotate about the hinge shaft 229-1. The degree of rotation of the pad part 410 may vary according to the position of the first wearing member (eg, the first wearing member 203a of FIG. 2 ). According to an embodiment, the pad part 410 may be disposed at a first position 710 and may be disposed at a second position 720 .

According to various embodiments, in the pad part 410 at the first position 710, the first wearing member 203a is greater than the second wearing member 203b, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B , the lens frame 202 ) may be placed far away from

According to various embodiments, in the pad part 410 at the second position 720, the first wearing member 203a is closer to the lens frame 202 than the second wearing member 203b, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B. It may be placed close to .

According to various embodiments, even when the pad part 410 is disposed at the first position 710 or the second position, the seating portion 412 of the pad part 410 continuously contacts the external electrode 450. can be formed so that A detailed description of the shape of the seating portion 412 will be described later along with the description of FIG. 10 .

10 is a plan view of a seating portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The seating portion 412 disclosed in FIG. 10 may be the same as or similar to the seating portion 412 disclosed in FIGS. 8, 9A, and 9B. Therefore, description of the same configuration may be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the seating portion 412 may be formed of a first portion 412-3, a second portion 412-4, and a common portion 412-5. The shapes of the first portion 412-3 and the common portion 412-5 may be elliptical, and the shapes of the second portion 412-4 and the common portion 412-5 may also be elliptical. The first portion 412-3, the second portion 412-4, and the common portion 412-5 may have shapes in which two ellipses overlap each other. Despite various positions (eg, the first position 710 or the second position 720 of FIG. 9A) of the pad part (eg, the pad part 410 of FIG. 9A), the first part 412-3 and As the common portion 412-5, the second portion 412-4, and the common portion 412-5 are formed in an elliptical shape, the seating portion 412 and the external electrode (eg, the external electrode 450 of FIG. 9A) ) may increase the contact area. Accordingly, electrical connectivity between the seating portion 412 and the external electrode 450 may be improved.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (eg, the wearable electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) accommodates a display member (eg, the display member 201 of FIG. 2 ), and has a first end (eg, the wearable electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ). : A lens frame including a first end 202c of FIG. 2) and a second end opposite to the first end (eg, second end 202d of FIG. 2) (eg, lens frame 202 of FIG. 2) )), a first hinge structure connected to the first end (eg, the first hinge structure 229a of FIG. 2 ) and a second hinge structure connected to the second end (eg, the second hinge structure 229b of FIG. 2 ) )), a first wearing member connected to the first hinge structure (eg, the first wearing member 203a of FIG. 2), and a second wearing member connected to the second hinge structure (eg, FIG. 2), wherein the first wearing member or the second wearing member is configured to move relative to the lens frame (eg, the wearing member 203 of FIG. 2) , a first battery (eg, the battery 243 of FIG. 3) disposed within the first wearing member, and a pair of first electrodes (eg, the electrode 440 of FIG. 8) disposed within the first wearing member. ), and a pair of first charging pads (eg, the circuit board 241 of FIG. 3) disposed in the first wearing member and exposed to the outside (eg, the charging pads of FIG. 8). A charging terminal structure including a pad 411 (eg, the charging terminal structure 400 of FIG. 8 ) is disposed in the first wearing member, and the first charging pads and Connecting members (eg, the connecting member 430 of FIG. 8 ) electrically connecting the pair of first electrodes may be included.

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device may perform a first state in which the first charging pads are not exposed and a first state in which the first charging pads are exposed to the outside, according to the relative positions of the wearing member and the lens frame. 2 states can be provided.

According to various embodiments, in the wearable electronic device in the second state, the first wearing member may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the second wearing member.

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device in the second state is configured such that a first outer shell between the lens frame and the first wearing member is larger than a second outer shell between the lens frame and the second wearing member. can

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device in the second state is configured such that a first interior angle between the lens frame and the first wearing member is smaller than a second interior angle between the lens frame and the second wearing member. can

According to various embodiments, in the wearable electronic device in the second state, the second wearing member may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the first wearing member.

According to various embodiments, the first state may be a state in which the wearing member is closedly folded with respect to the lens frame, and the second state may be a state in which the wearing member is opened and folded with respect to the lens frame.

According to various embodiments, the first charging pads and the connecting member may be fixed through a fixing member (eg, the fixing member 420 of FIG. 8 ).

According to various embodiments, seating portions (eg, seating portions 412 of FIG. 8 ) may be formed on the first charging pads.

According to various embodiments, the shape of the seating portion may be a shape in which two ellipses overlap.

According to various embodiments, the charging terminal structure may be disposed adjacent to the first hinge structure.

According to various embodiments, the first electrodes may be electrically connected to a charging circuit disposed on the first circuit board.

According to various embodiments, the fixing member may be formed of a screw, and the fixing member may be disposed to couple the first charging pad and the connecting member.

According to various embodiments, seating portions (eg, seating portions 412 in FIG. 8 ) are formed on one end (or first end) of the first charging pads, and the other end (or second end) of the first charging pads. ) A hole (eg, the connection hole 431 of FIG. 8 ) may be formed.

According to various embodiments, the seating portion may be configured to continuously contact the first electrodes.

According to various embodiments, the first electrode pads may be rotatable about a hinge axis (eg, the hinge axis 229-1 of FIGS. 9A and 9B).

According to various embodiments, a second battery (eg, the battery 243 of FIG. 3 ) disposed within the second wearing member, and a pair of second electrodes (eg, the battery 243 of FIG. 8 ) disposed within the second wearing member. a second circuit board (eg, the circuit board 241 of FIG. 3 ) including an electrode 440 of the second circuit board (eg, the circuit board 241 of FIG. 3 ), and a pair of second charging pads disposed in the second wearing member and exposed to the outside (eg, A charging terminal structure (eg, the charging terminal structure 400 of FIG. 8 ) including the charging pad 411 of FIG. 8 , and disposed in the second wearing member, and the second charging pads and the pair of A connecting member electrically connecting the second electrodes (eg, the connecting member 430 of FIG. 8 ) may be further included.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (eg, the wearable electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) accommodates a display member (eg, the display member 201 of FIG. 2 ), and has a first end (eg, the wearable electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ). : A lens frame including a first end 202c of FIG. 2) and a second end opposite to the first end (eg, second end 202d of FIG. 2) (eg, lens frame 202 of FIG. 2) )), a first hinge connection structure connected to the first end (eg, the first hinge connection structure 230a of FIG. 5B) and a second hinge connection structure connected to the second end (eg, the second hinge of FIG. 5B) A hinge connection structure including a connection structure 230b) (eg, the hinge connection structure 230 of FIG. 5B ), a first hinge structure connected to the first hinge connection structure (eg, the first hinge structure 229a of FIG. 2 ) )) and a second hinge structure connected to the second hinge connection structure (eg, the second hinge structure 229b of FIG. 2), a first wearing member connected to the first hinge structure (eg, FIG. 2 a first wearing member 203a of) and a second wearing member connected to the second hinge structure (eg, the second wearing member 203b of FIG. 2), wherein the first wearing member or the second wearing member The member may include a wearing member configured to move relative to the lens frame (eg, the wearing member 203 of FIG. 2 ), a first battery disposed in the first wearing member (eg, the battery 243 of FIG. 3 ), A circuit board (eg, circuit board 241 of FIG. 3) disposed within the first wearing member and including a pair of electrodes (eg, electrode 440 of FIG. 8), and within the first wearing member and a charging terminal structure (eg, the charging terminal structure 400 of FIG. 8) including a pair of first charging pads disposed and exposed to the outside (eg, the charging pad 411 of FIG. 8), The charging terminal structure may include a connecting member (eg, the connecting member 430 of FIG. 8 ) disposed within the first wearing member and electrically connecting the first charging pads and the pair of electrodes. there is.

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device may perform a first state in which the first charging pads are not exposed and a first state in which the first charging pads are exposed to the outside, according to the relative positions of the wearing member and the lens frame. 2 states can be provided.

According to various embodiments, in the wearable electronic device in the second state, the first wearing member may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the second wearing member.

According to various embodiments, in the wearable electronic device in the second state, the second wearing member may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the first wearing member.

According to various embodiments, the first charging pads and the connecting member may be fixed through a fixing member (eg, the fixing member 420 of FIG. 8 ).

According to various embodiments, seating portions (eg, seating portions 412 of FIG. 8 ) may be formed on the first charging pads.

According to various embodiments, the shape of the seating portion may be a shape in which two ellipses overlap.

According to various embodiments, the fixing member may be formed of a screw, and the fixing member may be disposed to couple the first charging pads and the connection member.

While this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof. This will be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims (15)

1. In a wearable electronic device,

   a lens frame configured to receive a display member and including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end;

   a hinge structure including a first hinge structure connected to the first end and a second hinge structure connected to the second end;

   A wearing member comprising a first wearing member connected to the first hinge structure and a second wearing member connected to the second hinge structure, wherein either the first wearing member or the second wearing member is configured to move relative to the lens frame. ;

   a first battery disposed within the first wearing member;

   a first circuit board disposed within the first wearing member and including first electrodes; and

   A charging terminal structure disposed within the first wearing member, including first charging pads exposed to the outside and a connection member disposed within the first wearing member and electrically connecting the first charging pads and the first electrodes. A wearable electronic device including a charging terminal structure that
2. According to claim 1,

   A wearable electronic device providing a first state in which the first charging pads are not exposed and a second state in which the first charging pads are exposed to the outside according to the relative positions of the wearing member and the lens frame.
3. According to claim 2,

   The wearable electronic device in the second state is configured such that the first wearing member is positioned closer to the lens frame than the second wearing member.
4. According to claim 3,

   The wearable electronic device in the second state is configured such that a first outer shell between the lens frame and the first wearing member is larger than a second outer shell between the lens frame and the second wearing member.
5. According to claim 3,

   The wearable electronic device in the second state is configured such that a first interior angle between the lens frame and the first wearing member is smaller than a second interior angle between the lens frame and the second wearing member.
6. According to claim 2,

   In the wearable electronic device in the second state, the second wearing member is disposed closer to the lens frame than the first wearing member.
7. According to claim 2,

   The first state is a state in which the wearing member is closedly folded with respect to the lens frame,

   The second state is a wearable electronic device in which the wearing member is opened and folded with respect to the lens frame.
8. According to claim 1,

   The first charging pads and the connection member are fixed by a fixing member.
9. According to claim 1,

   The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first charging pads include seating portions.
10. According to claim 9,

    The shape of the seating portion is a wearable electronic device in which two ellipses overlap each other.
11. According to claim 1,

    The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the charging terminal structure is disposed adjacent to the first hinge structure.
12. According to claim 1,

    The first electrodes are electrically connected to a charging circuit disposed on the first circuit board.
13. According to claim 8,

    The fixing member is in the form of a screw,

    The fixing member is arranged to couple the first charging pads and the connection member to the wearable electronic device.
14. According to claim 1,

    A wearable electronic device comprising seating portions formed at first ends of the first charging pads and holes formed at second ends of the first charging pads.
15. According to claim 14,

    The wearable electronic device configured to continuously contact the seating portion with the first electrodes.

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