WO2023128622A1 - Dispositif électronique à porter sur soi - Google Patents

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WO2023128622A1
WO2023128622A1 PCT/KR2022/021541 KR2022021541W WO2023128622A1 WO 2023128622 A1 WO2023128622 A1 WO 2023128622A1 KR 2022021541 W KR2022021541 W KR 2022021541W WO 2023128622 A1 WO2023128622 A1 WO 2023128622A1
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엄준훤
윤건호
김철귀
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • a design in which buttons such as physical and/or electrical keys or charging terminals are minimized is required.
  • one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a miniaturized wearable electronic device in which a charging terminal is minimized.
  • a 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.
  • a wearable electronic device 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.
  • a wearable electronic device may provide a miniaturized wearable electronic device by miniaturizing a physical connection terminal for charging.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG 3 is a combined perspective view for explaining an internal configuration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • FIG. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • FIG. 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.
  • FIG. 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
  • 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
  • FIG. 10 is a plan view of a seating portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added.
  • 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 .
  • software eg, the program 140
  • 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 .
  • 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).
  • a main processor 121 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor.
  • NPU neural network processing unit
  • 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.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 eg, image signal processor or communication processor
  • the auxiliary processor 123 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
  • audio interface audio interface
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, 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.
  • 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).
  • 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
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 194 eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module.
  • 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).
  • a 5G network eg, a next-generation communication network, the Internet
  • 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.
  • subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, 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)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low latency
  • -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).
  • 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.
  • eMBB peak data rate for eMBB realization
  • a loss coverage for mMTC realization eg, 164 dB or less
  • 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
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • 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.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • signal e.g. commands or data
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • the electronic device 101 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.
  • 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.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an internet of things (IoT) device.
  • 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 may be devices of various types.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a camera
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • 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.”
  • the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits.
  • a module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • a storage medium eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138
  • a machine eg, electronic device 101
  • a processor eg, the processor 120
  • a device eg, the electronic device 101
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 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.
  • a signal e.g. electromagnetic wave
  • 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 StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
  • a device-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
  • two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • a plurality of components eg modules or programs
  • 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. .
  • 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.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • the housing 210 may include a lens frame 202 and at least one wearing member 203 .
  • the wearable electronic device 200 may include a display member 201 disposed within the housing 210 and capable of outputting a visual image.
  • the wearable electronic device 200 may include at least one display member 201 capable of providing visual information (or images) to a user.
  • the display member 201 may include a module equipped with a lens, a display, a waveguide, and/or a touch circuit.
  • the display member 201 may be formed to be transparent or translucent.
  • 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.
  • the lens frame 202 may accommodate at least a portion of the display member 201 .
  • the lens frame 202 may surround at least a portion of an edge of the display member 201 .
  • the lens frame 202 may position at least one of the display members 201 to correspond to the user's eyes.
  • the lens frame 202 may be the rim of a typical eyeglass structure.
  • the lens frame 202 may include at least one closed curve surrounding the display member 201 .
  • 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.
  • the wearing member 203 may extend from the lens frame 202 .
  • 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).
  • the wearing member 203 may be rotatably coupled with respect to the lens frame 202 via a hinge structure 229 .
  • 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.
  • at least a portion of the wearing member 203 may be formed of a flexible material (eg, rubber).
  • 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).
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • FIG. 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • a camera module 250 eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1
  • a network eg, the first network 198 or the second network 199 in FIG. 1
  • 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
  • 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 ).
  • a display module eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • the second display member 201b may be disposed to correspond to the user's left eye.
  • 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.
  • first surface F1 facing a direction in which external light is incident
  • second surface (F2) facing.
  • the lens frame 202 may include at least two or more frames.
  • the lens frame 202 may include a first frame 202a and a second frame 202b.
  • the first frame 202a is a frame of a portion facing the user's face
  • 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 .
  • the wearable electronic device 200 may include a light output module 211 configured to provide images and/or videos to a user.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • the light output module 211 may include a device configured to display various types of information.
  • 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).
  • OLED organic light emitting diode
  • micro LED micro light emitting diode
  • 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.
  • the wearable electronic device 200 does not include a separate light source and A virtual image can be provided to
  • the light output module 211 may be disposed within the housing 210 .
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • the circuit board 241 may be disposed within the wearable member 203 of the housing 210.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • the circuit board 241 may be connected to the battery 243 (eg, the battery 189 of FIG. 1) via the power delivery structure 246. ))
  • the circuit board 241 may be an interposer board.
  • 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.
  • the battery 243 may be disposed on the wearing member 203 .
  • 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.
  • the battery 243 may be disposed adjacent to the ends 203c and 203d of the wearing member 203 .
  • the speaker module 245 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 ).
  • an inner case eg, the inner case 231 of FIG. 4
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • the power delivery structure 246 may be a component capable of transmitting power.
  • power delivery structure 246 may include a flexible printed circuit board or wire.
  • the wire may include a plurality of cables (not shown).
  • the shape of the power delivery structure 246 may be variously modified in consideration of the number and/or type of cables.
  • the microphone module 247 may convert sound into an electrical signal.
  • the microphone module 247 may be disposed within the lens frame 202 .
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • additional information eg, low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones.
  • the wearable electronic device 200 can clearly recognize a user's voice and perform a function (eg, noise canceling) to reduce ambient noise.
  • 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.
  • the camera module 250 may be disposed within the lens frame 202 and disposed around the display member 201 .
  • the camera module 250 may include at least one first camera module 251 .
  • the first camera module 251 may capture the trace of the user's eyes (eg, pupils) or gaze.
  • 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).
  • the processor eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • 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.
  • 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 a processor.
  • 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.
  • the camera module 250 may include a second camera module 253 .
  • the second camera module 253 may capture an external image.
  • the second camera module 253 may capture an external image through the second optical hole 223 formed in the second frame 202b.
  • the second camera module 253 may include a high resolution color camera, and may be a high resolution (HR) or photo video (PV) camera.
  • the second camera module 253 may provide an auto focus (AF) function and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function.
  • AF auto focus
  • OIS optical image stabilizer
  • the wearable electronic device 200 may include a flash (not shown) located adjacent to the second camera module 253 .
  • a flash 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.
  • the camera module 250 may include at least one third camera module 255 .
  • the third camera module 255 may capture a motion of the user through the first optical hole 221 formed in the lens frame 202 .
  • 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).
  • the third camera module 255 may be a global shutter (GS) camera.
  • GS global shutter
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • SLAM simultaneous localization and mapping
  • the third camera module 255 may include an infrared (IR) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera).
  • 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.
  • 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 ).
  • the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and/or a photodiode.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • a processor 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • the wearable electronic device 200 may perform an input function capable of interacting with a user (eg, a touch and/or pressure sensing function).
  • a component configured to perform a touch and/or pressure sensing function eg, a touch sensor and/or a pressure sensor
  • the wearable electronic device 200 may control a virtual image output through the display member 201 based on the information obtained through the components.
  • 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 .
  • 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 . .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a lens structure 273 .
  • the lens structure 273 may refract at least a portion of light.
  • the lens structure 273 may be a prescription lens having a specified refractive power.
  • at least a portion of the lens structure 273 may be disposed behind the display member 201 (eg, in the +Y direction).
  • the lens structure 273 may be positioned between the display member 201 and the user's eyes.
  • 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.
  • the wearing member 203 may include an inner cover 231 and an outer cover 233 .
  • 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.
  • the inner cover 231 may include an inner surface facing the user's body (eg, the inner surface 231c of FIG. 2 ).
  • 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.
  • the outer cover 233 may include an outer surface opposite to the inner surface 231c (eg, the outer surface 231d of FIG.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • other components eg, the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1
  • a communication module eg, the communication module 190 of FIG. 1
  • External electronic devices eg, electronic devices 102 and 104 of FIG. 1 , server 108 of FIG. 1
  • Information about objects or environments may be provided from the external electronic device 300 of FIGS. 5A and 5B .
  • the lens frame 202 may include a connection portion 274 between the first display member 201a and the second display member 201b.
  • the connection part 274 may be interpreted as a part corresponding to the nose support part of the glasses.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a connection member 205 .
  • 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.
  • a control signal transmitted from a processor located on the circuit board 241 eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1
  • at least a portion of the connection member 205 may include wires (not shown) electrically connected to components of the electronic device 200 .
  • 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.
  • at least a portion of the first connection member 205a and/or the second connection member 205b may face the hinge structure 229 .
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • the first connection member 205a and/or the second connection member 205b may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
  • the first connection member 205a may be electrically and/or mechanically connected to the first circuit board 241a.
  • the second connection member 205b may be electrically and/or mechanically connected to the second circuit board 241b.
  • the first connection member 205a and/or the second connection member 205b may include a structure (eg, wiring and/or cable) for transmitting signals.
  • the sensor module 280 may detect light passing through the display member 201 .
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • the third sensor module 283 may detect light from the front of the display member 201 (eg, -Y direction).
  • the sensor module 280 may be an illuminance sensor.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • the first wearing member 203a may be connected to the first hinge structure 229a
  • the second wearing member 203b may be connected to the second hinge structure 229b.
  • 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
  • the second hinge structure 229b may be fixed to the lens frame 202 by the second hinge connection structure 230b. 202) can be fixed.
  • the first wearing member 203a in an unfolded 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.
  • the second wearing member 203b in an unfolded 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.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the second hinge structure 229b may be protected by the third cover protrusion 233aa.
  • 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.
  • 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 .
  • a first wearing member (eg, the first wearing member 203a of FIG. 2 ) may include a first circuit board 241a.
  • the 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 .
  • FIG. 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.
  • 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.
  • the charging terminal structure 400 may include a pad part 410 , a fixing member 420 , and a connecting member 430 .
  • the pad unit 410 may include a plurality of charging pads 411 .
  • the pad unit 410 may include a pair of charging pads 411 .
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • a first seating portion 412-1 may be formed at one end of the first charging pad 411-1
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • connection member 430 may be arranged to be connected to the electrode 440 disposed on the first circuit board 241a.
  • 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 .
  • the first circuit board 241a may receive power from an external power source.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 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
  • 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.
  • 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 ).
  • the pad part 410 may be disposed at a first position 710 and may be disposed at a second position 720 .
  • 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
  • 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 .
  • 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 .
  • FIG. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the external electrode eg, the external electrode 450 of FIG. 9A
  • a wearable electronic device 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.
  • 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).
  • first battery eg, the battery 243 of FIG. 3
  • first electrodes eg, the electrode 440 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.
  • 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.
  • the first wearing member in the wearable electronic device in the second state, may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the second wearing member.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the second wearing member in the wearable electronic device in the second state, may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the first wearing member.
  • the first state may be a state in which the wearing member is closedly folded with respect to the lens frame
  • the second state may be a state in which the wearing member is opened and folded with respect to the lens frame
  • the first charging pads and the connecting member may be fixed through a fixing member (eg, the fixing member 420 of FIG. 8 ).
  • seating portions eg, seating portions 412 of FIG. 8
  • the shape of the seating portion may be a shape in which two ellipses overlap.
  • the charging terminal structure may be disposed adjacent to the first hinge structure.
  • the first electrodes may be electrically connected to a charging circuit disposed on the first circuit board.
  • 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.
  • seating portions eg, seating portions 412 in FIG. 8
  • seating portions 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
  • the seating portion may be configured to continuously contact the first electrodes.
  • the first electrode pads may be rotatable about a hinge axis (eg, the hinge axis 229-1 of FIGS. 9A and 9B).
  • 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
  • a charging terminal structure eg, the charging terminal structure 400 of FIG. 8
  • the second charging pads and the pair of A connecting member electrically connecting the second electrodes eg, the connecting member 430 of FIG. 8
  • the second circuit board including an electrode 440 of the second circuit board (eg, the circuit board 241 of FIG. 3 )
  • a pair of second charging pads disposed in the second wearing member and exposed to the outside
  • a charging terminal structure eg, the charging terminal structure 400 of FIG. 8
  • a wearable electronic device 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • the first wearing member in the wearable electronic device in the second state, may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the second wearing member.
  • the second wearing member in the wearable electronic device in the second state, may be disposed closer to the lens frame than the first wearing member.
  • the first charging pads and the connecting member may be fixed through a fixing member (eg, the fixing member 420 of FIG. 8 ).
  • seating portions eg, seating portions 412 of FIG. 8
  • the shape of the seating portion may be a shape in which two ellipses overlap.
  • 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.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif électronique à porter sur soi. Le dispositif électronique portable comprend : un cadre de lentille qui reçoit un élément d'affichage, et qui comprend une première partie d'extrémité et une seconde partie d'extrémité opposée à la première partie d'extrémité ; une structure de charnière comprenant une première structure de charnière et une seconde structure de charnière, qui sont reliées à la première partie d'extrémité et à la seconde partie d'extrémité, respectivement ; et un premier élément de port et un second élément de port, qui sont reliés à la première structure de charnière et à la seconde structure de charnière, respectivement, le premier élément de port ou le second élément de port comprenant : un élément de port, qui se déplace par rapport au cadre de lentille ; une batterie disposée dans le premier élément de port ; une carte de circuit imprimé qui est disposée dans le premier élément de port et qui comprend des électrodes ; et une structure de borne de charge disposée dans le premier élément de port, la structure de borne de charge comprenant : des premiers plots de charge qui peuvent être exposés à l'extérieur ; et un élément de connexion qui est agencé dans le premier élément de port, et qui connecte électriquement les plots de charge et les premières électrodes.
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