Wearable device including loudspeaker

Abstract

A wearable device according to one embodiment may include: a frame including a first partition wall having flexibility and a second partition wall in contact with the first partition wall and having rigidity; and a speaker surrounded by the second partition wall and including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The wearable device may include a first space in contact with the second surface and extending from an inner side of the second partition wall to an inner side of the first partition wall. The wearable device may include an enclosure wall configured to seal the first space and including a flexible region disposed on the first partition wall and a rigid region extending from the flexible region and disposed on the second partition wall.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to wearable devices including speakers. Background Art

[0002] The wearable device can be used when worn on a user's body part. The wearable device can be provided in various types of products. For example, the wearable device may include a glasses-type device for providing augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) to the user. The wearable device may include a speaker for providing an audio signal to the user. The speaker may be configured to output an audio signal. The speaker may be configured so that the audio signal is transmitted from the speaker to the outside of the wearable device, thereby providing the user with various user experiences. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical Solution According to an embodiment, a wearable device includes a frame, the frame includes a first partition wall that is deformable due to flexibility and a second partition wall that contacts the first partition wall and has rigidity, the frame is configured to be supported by a body part of a user of the wearable device and is at least partially deformable according to the shape of the body part of the user. The wearable device includes a speaker, the speaker includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the speaker is surrounded by the second partition wall. The wearable device includes a first space that contacts the second surface and extends from the inner side of the second partition wall to the inner side of the first partition wall. The wearable device includes a surrounding wall, the surrounding wall includes a flexible area and a rigid area, the flexible area is arranged on the first partition wall, the rigid area extends from the flexible area, faces the second surface of the speaker, and is arranged on the second partition wall, and the surrounding wall seals the first space.

[0004] According to an embodiment, a wearable device includes a frame, the frame includes a first partition wall that is deformable due to flexibility and a second partition wall that contacts the first partition wall and has rigidity, the frame is supported by a body part of a user of the wearable device, and is at least partially deformable according to the shape of the body part of the user. The wearable device includes a speaker, the speaker includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, and the speaker is surrounded by the second partition wall. The wearable device includes a first space that contacts the second surface and a portion of the third surface and extends from the inner side of the second partition wall to the inner side of the first partition wall. The wearable device includes a second space that is separated from the first space by the speaker and contacts the first surface, and the second space is set on the inner side of the second partition wall. The wearable device also includes: a speaker hole connected from the second space to the outside of the wearable device and a vent hole connected from the first space to the outside of the wearable device. The wearable device includes a surrounding wall, which includes a flexible area and a rigid area, the flexible area is arranged on the first partition wall, the rigid area extends from the flexible area, faces the second surface of the speaker, and is arranged on the second partition wall, and the surrounding wall seals the first space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0006] Figure 2a An example of a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0007] Figure 2b An example of one or more hardware components provided in an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0008] Figure 3a A partial framework of an example electronic device is shown.

[0009] Figure 3b Shows Figure 3a A partial frame of an example electronic device.

[0010] Figure 4a is a rear view of the enclosure of an example loudspeaker.

[0011] Figure 4b is a partially exploded perspective view of a frame of an example electronic device.

[0012] Figure 4c is a partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device.

[0013] Figure 5a A partial framework of an example electronic device is shown.

[0014] Figure 5b It is along Figure 5a A partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device taken along line AA'.

[0015] Figure 5c and Figure 5d A portion of the enclosure of an example loudspeaker is shown.

[0016] Figure 6 Portions of an example electronic device are shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0018] refer to Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one component (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) may be implemented as a single component (eg, display module 160 ).

[0019] The processor 120 may execute, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 coupled to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 121 in operation. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be specifically used for a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented to be separate from the main processor 121, or to be implemented as a part of the main processor 121.

[0020] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0021] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134.

[0022] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0023] The input module 150 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0024] The sound output module 155 can 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 playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a part of the speaker or as a part of the speaker.

[0025] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit that controls a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0026] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled to the electronic device 101.

[0027] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0028] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0029] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0030] The haptic module 179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0031] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0032] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0033] The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0034] The communication module 190 can support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., such as Bluetooth TM , a short-range communication network such as Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (for example, a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (for example, a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))) to communicate with an external electronic device. These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (for example, a single chip), or these various types of communication modules may be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (for example, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 using user information (for example, an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0035] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies after the 4G network, such as new radio (NR) access technology. NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC) or ultra-reliable low latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive multiple input multiple output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104) or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0036] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element including a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0037] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may be a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0038] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transfer signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0039] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request with or without further processing the result. 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 use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0040] Figure 2a is a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 2b An example of one or more hardware components provided in an example electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0041] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be referred to as a wearable device worn on a body part of a user.

[0042] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be worn on a user's body. The electronic device 101 may provide augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) in which augmented reality and virtual reality are mixed together to the user wearing the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic device 101 may display a gesture obtained by the motion recognition camera 340-2 on at least one display 210. Figure 2b A virtual reality image is provided by at least one optical device 382 and 384.

[0043] According to an embodiment, at least one display 210 may provide visual information to a user. For example, at least one display 210 may include a transparent or translucent lens. At least one display 210 may include a first display 210-1 and / or a second display 210-2 spaced apart from the first display 210-1. For example, the first display 210-1 and the second display 210-2 may be disposed at positions corresponding to the left eye and the right eye of the user, respectively.

[0044] refer to Figure 2b , at least one display 210 can provide visual information transmitted from external light and other visual information different from the visual information to the user through a lens included in at least one display 210. For example, the lens can be formed based on at least one of a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, or a multi-channel lens. For example, at least one display 210 can include a front surface 331 and a rear surface 332 opposite to the front surface 331. A display area can be formed on the rear surface 332 of at least one display 210. When the user wears the electronic device 101, external light can be incident on the front surface 331, and then transmitted through the rear surface 332, thereby being transmitted to the user. As another example, at least one display 110 can display an augmented reality image in a display area formed on the rear surface 332, in which a virtual reality image provided from at least one optical device 382 or 384 is combined with a real picture transmitted by external light.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one display 110 may include at least one waveguide 333 or 334 that diffracts light transmitted from at least one optical device 382 or 384 to send the light to a user. At least one waveguide 333 or 334 may be formed based on at least one of glass, plastic, or polymer. A nano pattern may be formed on at least a portion of the outer side or inner side of at least one waveguide 333 or 334. The nano pattern may be formed based on a polygonal and / or curved grating structure. Light incident to one end of at least one waveguide 333 or 334 may propagate to the other end of at least one waveguide 333 or 334 through the nano pattern. At least one waveguide 333 or 334 may include at least one of a diffraction element (e.g., a diffraction optical element (DOE), a holographic optical element (HOE), etc.) or a reflective element (e.g., a reflector). For example, at least one waveguide 333 or 334 may be provided in the electronic device 101 to guide the picture displayed by at least one display 210 to the user's eyes. For example, the picture may be sent to the user's eyes based on total internal reflection (TIR) ​​generated within at least one waveguide 333 and / or 334 .

[0046] The electronic device 101 may analyze the image captured by a camera (not shown) (eg, Figure 2b The electronic device 101 analyzes objects included in a real-world image collected by a camera 340 of the electronic device 101, and combines virtual objects corresponding to objects to be provided with augmented reality among the analyzed objects to display the combined virtual objects on at least one display 210. The virtual object may include at least one of text and images of various information related to the objects included in the real-world image. The electronic device 101 may analyze the object based on multiple cameras (e.g., stereo cameras). In order to analyze the object, the electronic device 101 may perform time of flight (ToF) and / or simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) that can be supported by multiple cameras. A user wearing the electronic device 101 may view the image displayed on at least one display 210.

[0047] According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may have a physical structure that the electronic device 101 can be worn on the user's body. According to an embodiment, when the user wears the electronic device 101, the frame 300 may be configured so that the first display 210-1 and the second display 210-2 are located at positions corresponding to the left eye and the right eye of the user. The frame 300 may support at least one display 210. For example, the frame 300 may support the first display 210-1 and the second display 210-2 to be located at positions corresponding to the left eye and the right eye of the user.

[0048] refer to Figure 2a, when the user wears the electronic device 101, the frame 300 may include an area 320 that at least partially contacts a body part of the user. For example, the area 320 of the frame 300 that contacts a body part of the user may include an area that contacts a portion of the user's nose, a portion of the user's ear, and a portion of the side surface of the user's face (which contacts the electronic device 101). According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may include a nose pad 310 adapted to contact a body part of the user. When the electronic device 101 is worn by the user, the nose pad 310 may contact a portion of the user's nose. The frame 300 may include a first temple 304 and a second temple 305, and the first temple 304 and the second temple 305 are adapted to contact another part of the user's body that is different from one part of the user's body.

[0049] For example, the frame 300 may include a first rim 301 surrounding at least a portion of the first display 210-1, a second rim 302 surrounding at least a portion of the second display 210-2, a bridge 303 disposed between the first rim 301 and the second rim 302, a first pad 311 disposed along a portion of an edge of the first rim 301 from one end of the bridge 303, a second pad 312 disposed along a portion of an edge of the second rim 302 from the other end of the bridge 303, a first temple 304 extending from the first rim 301 and fixed to a portion of a user's ear, and a second temple 305 extending from the second rim 302 and fixed to a portion of another ear opposite to the ear. The first pad 311 and the second pad 312 may be adapted to contact a portion of the user's nose, and the first temple 304 and the second temple 305 may be adapted to contact a portion of the user's face and a portion of the user's ear. The temples 304 and 305 may be adapted to contact a portion of the user's face and a portion of the user's ear. Figure 2b The hinge units 306 and 307 of the frame 300 are rotatably connected to the eyeglass frame. The first temple 304 may be rotatably connected to the first eyeglass frame 301 by the first hinge unit 306 provided between the first eyeglass frame 301 and the first temple 304. The second temple 305 may be rotatably connected to the second eyeglass frame 302 by the second hinge unit 307 provided between the second eyeglass frame 302 and the second temple 305. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may use a touch sensor, a grip sensor, and / or a proximity sensor formed on at least a portion of the surface of the frame 300 to recognize an external object (e.g., a user's fingertip) touching the frame 300 and / or a gesture performed by the external object.

[0050] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include hardware configured to perform various functions. For example, the hardware may include a battery module 370, an antenna module 375, at least one optical device 382 or 384, a speaker module 240, a microphone array 230, a light emitting module (not shown), and / or a printed circuit board 390. These various hardware may be arranged within the frame 300.

[0051] According to an embodiment, the microphone array 230 of the electronic device 101 may be disposed on at least a portion of the frame 300 to obtain a sound signal. For example, the microphone array 230 may include a first microphone 220-1, a second microphone 220-2, and / or a third microphone 220-3. Figure 2b The first microphone 220-1 disposed on the nose pad 310, the second microphone 220-2 disposed on the second eyeglass frame 302, and the third microphone 220-3 disposed on the first eyeglass frame 301 are shown, but the number and arrangement of the microphones in the present disclosure are not limited to Figure 2b In the case where the number of microphones included in the electronic device 101 is two or more, the electronic device 101 may recognize the direction of the sound signal using the plurality of microphones provided on different portions of the frame 300 .

[0052] According to an embodiment, at least one optical device 382 or 384 may project a virtual object on at least one display 210 so as to provide various image information to the user. For example, at least one optical device 382 or 384 may be a projector. At least one optical device 382 or 384 may be disposed adjacent to at least one display, or may be included in at least one display 210 as a part of at least one display 210. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a first optical device 382 corresponding to the first display 210-1 and a second optical device 384 corresponding to the second display 210-2. For example, at least one optical device 382 or 384 may include a first optical device 382 disposed at the periphery of the first display 210-1 and a second optical device 384 disposed at the periphery of the second display 210-2. The first optical device 382 may send light to a first waveguide 333 disposed on the first display 210-1, and the second optical device 384 may send light to a second waveguide 334 disposed on the second display 210-2.

[0053] In an embodiment, the camera 340 may include a photographing camera, an eye tracking camera (ET CAM) 340-1, and / or a motion recognition camera 340-2. The photographing camera, the eye tracking camera 340-1, and the motion recognition camera 340-2 may be arranged at different positions on the frame 300 and may perform different functions. The eye tracking camera 340-1 may output data indicating eye gaze of a user wearing the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic device 101 may detect eye gaze from an image including the user's pupil obtained by the eye tracking camera 340-1. Although Figure 2b An example is shown in which the eye tracking camera 340 - 1 is arranged toward the right eye of the user, but the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the eye tracking camera 340 - 1 may be disposed solely toward the left eye of the user, or may be disposed toward both eyes.

[0054] In an embodiment, the shooting camera may capture an actual image or background to be matched with a virtual image to realize augmented reality or mixed reality content. The shooting camera may capture an image of a specific object existing at a position viewed by a user to provide the image to at least one display 210. At least one display 210 may display an image in which an actual image or background including an image of a specific object captured using the shooting camera overlaps with a virtual image provided by at least one optical device 382 or 384. In an embodiment, the shooting camera may be provided on a bridge 303 disposed between the first eyeglass frame 301 and the second eyeglass frame 302.

[0055] The eye tracking camera 340-1 can track the gaze of the user wearing the electronic device 101, and match the user's gaze with the visual information provided on at least one display 210 to achieve a more realistic augmented reality. For example, when the user looks forward, the electronic device 101 can naturally display environmental information related to the front of the user at the location where the user is located on at least one display 210. The eye tracking camera 340-1 can be configured to capture an image of the user's pupil to determine the user's gaze. For example, the eye tracking camera 340-1 can receive the gaze detection light reflected from the user's pupil, and track the user's gaze based on the position and movement of the received gaze detection light. In an embodiment, the eye tracking camera 340-1 can be set at a position corresponding to the left and right eyes of the user. For example, the eye tracking camera 340-1 can be set in the first eyeglass frame 301 and / or the second eyeglass frame 302 to face the direction where the user wearing the electronic device 101 is located. For example, the motion recognition camera 364 can be set in the second eyeglass frame 302. For example, the motion recognition camera 364 may perform substantially the same operation as the motion recognition camera 340 - 2 included in the first glasses frame 301 .

[0056] The motion recognition camera 340-2 can recognize the motion of the entire user's body or a part of the user's body (e.g., the user's torso, hand, or face), thereby providing a specific event to the screen provided on at least one display 210. The motion recognition camera 340-2 can recognize the user's gesture to obtain a signal corresponding to the gesture, and can provide an indication corresponding to the signal to at least one display 210. The processor can recognize the signal corresponding to the gesture and perform a specified function based on the recognition. In an embodiment, the motion recognition camera 340-2 can be set on the first eyeglass frame 301 and / or the second eyeglass frame 302.

[0057] The camera 340 included in the electronic device 101 is not limited to the above-mentioned eye tracking camera 340-1 and motion recognition camera 340-2. For example, the electronic device 101 may use a camera 340 arranged toward the field of view (FoV) of the user to identify external objects included in the FoV. The electronic device 101 may identify external objects based on a sensor (such as a depth sensor and / or a time of flight (ToF) sensor) for identifying the distance between the electronic device 101 and the external object. The camera 340 arranged toward the FoV may support an autofocus function and / or an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the electronic device 101 may include a camera 340 (e.g., a face tracking (FT) camera) arranged toward the user's face to obtain an image including the face of the user wearing the electronic device 101.

[0058] Although not shown herein, according to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a light source (e.g., an LED) that emits light toward a subject (e.g., a user's eyes, face, and / or an external object in FoV) captured using the camera 340. The light source may include an LED of an infrared wavelength. The light source may be provided in at least one of the frame 300 or the hinge unit 306 or 307.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the battery module 370 may supply power to electronic components of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the battery module 370 may be disposed in the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305. For example, the battery module 370 may include a plurality of battery modules 370. The plurality of battery modules 370 may be disposed in the first temple 304 and the second temple 305, respectively. In an embodiment, the battery module 370 may be disposed at one end of the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305.

[0060] The antenna module 375 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 101, or receive a signal or power from the outside. The antenna module 375 may be electrically connected and / or operably connected to a communication circuit of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the antenna module 375 may be disposed in the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305. For example, the antenna module 375 may be disposed close to one surface of the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305.

[0061] The speaker module 240 may output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may be referred to as a speaker module. In an embodiment, the speaker module 240 may be disposed in the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305 so as to be disposed adjacent to an ear of a user wearing the electronic device 101. For example, the speaker module 240 may include a first speaker module 240-1 disposed in the first temple 304 to be adjacent to the left ear of the user and a second speaker module 240-2 disposed in the second temple 305 to be adjacent to the right ear of the user.

[0062] The light emitting module (not shown) may include at least one light emitting element. The light emitting module may emit light of a color corresponding to a specific state, or may emit light in an operation corresponding to a specific state, so as to visually provide information about a specific state of the electronic device 101 to the user. For example, in the case of needing to be charged, the electronic device 101 may emit red light at fixed intervals. In an embodiment, the light emitting module may be provided on the first eyeglass frame 301 and / or the second eyeglass frame 302.

[0063] refer to Figure 2b According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a printed circuit board (PCB) 390. The PCB 390 may be included in at least one of the first temple 304 or the second temple 305. The PCB 390 may include a built-in layer (not shown) disposed between at least two sub-PCBs. One or more hardware components included in the electronic device 101 may be disposed on the PCB 390. The electronic device 101 may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) for interconnecting hardware components.

[0064] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, and / or an acceleration sensor, which is used to detect the posture of the electronic device 101 and / or the posture of a body part (e.g., the head) of a user wearing the electronic device 101. Each of the gravity sensor or the acceleration sensor can measure gravity acceleration and / or acceleration based on specified three-dimensional axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) that are perpendicular to each other. The gyro sensor can measure the angular velocity of each of the specified three-dimensional axes (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis). At least one of the gravity sensor, the acceleration sensor, or the gyro sensor may be referred to as an inertial measurement unit (IMU). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may recognize the user's motion and / or gesture that is performed to execute or stop a specific function of the electronic device 101 based on the IMU.

[0065] Figure 3a A partial framework of an example electronic device is shown, and Figure 3b Shows Figure 3a A partial frame of an example electronic device.

[0066] refer to Figure 3a and Figure 3b , the electronic device 101 may include a frame 300 and a speaker 430. The frame 300 may include an area 320 suitable for contacting a body part of a user. Figure 3a and Figure 3b The portion of the frame 300 shown may be referred to as Figure 2a The first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may be supported by a portion of a body of a user wearing the electronic device 101. At least a portion of the frame 300 may be deformed according to the shape of the body portion.

[0068] For example, when the user wears the electronic device 101, the frame 300 may include an area 320 that at least partially contacts a part of the user's body. The area 320 of the frame 300 that contacts a part of the user's body may include an area that contacts a part of the user's nose, a part of the user's ear, and a part of the side surface of the user's face that contacts the electronic device 101. The frame 300 may provide the electronic device 101 with a physical structure corresponding to a part of the user's body so that the electronic device 101 is worn on the user's body.

[0069] For example, the frame 300 may include a first temple 304 and a second temple 305 that contact a portion of the user's body. The frame 300 may include a nose pad that contacts another portion of the user's body that is different from the portion of the user's body (e.g., Figure 2aWhen the electronic device 101 is worn by a user, the first temple 304 and the second temple 305 may be respectively arranged at positions corresponding to the left and right ears of the user. These temples 304 and 305 may contact a part of the user's ear. The nose pad 310 may contact a part of the user's nose.

[0070] For example, the region 320 of the frame 300 that contacts a portion of the user's body may include a flexible portion. For example, the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305 may have flexibility so that when the first temple 304 and / or the second temple 305 contacts a portion of the user's ear, it may be deformed according to the shape of the ear. For example, due to the flexibility, the nose pad 310 may be deformed according to the shape of the nose when it contacts a portion of the user's nose. The frame 300 may be deformed according to the shape of a portion of the user's body, thereby providing convenience when the user wears the electronic device 101 and reducing damage to the electronic device 101 caused by external impact.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may further include a flexible portion 323 and a support portion 324 supporting the flexible portion 323. The flexible portion 323 may be supported by a part of the user's body (eg, ear). At least a portion of the flexible portion 323 may be supported by a part of the user's body so as to be deformable.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may include a flexible portion 323 disposed in an area 320 in contact with a user's body part and a support portion 324 supporting the flexible portion 323. For example, the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 may be in contact with a portion of the user's ear and may be deformed according to the shape of a portion of the user's ear. The support portion 324 supporting the flexible portion 323 may be in contact with a portion of the side surface of the user's face. The support portion 324 may extend from the flexible portion 323. Unlike the flexible portion 323, the support portion 324 may have rigidity. The support portion 324 may have rigidity to support the flexible portion 323, so that when the flexible portion 323 is deformed to fit the shape of the user's body part, the flexible portion 323 may be deformed within a specified range. The support portion 324 may have rigidity to support at least one display 210 of the electronic device 101.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may include a first partition wall 410 and a second partition wall 420. The first partition wall 410 may be deformable by having flexibility. The second partition wall 420 may be in contact with the first partition wall 410. The second partition wall 420 may have rigidity. The first partition wall 410 and the second partition wall 420 may be provided in the frame 300.

[0074] For example, the first partition wall 410 and the second partition wall 420 may be a partial frame 300 disposed in the electronic device 101. The first partition wall 410 and the second partition wall 420 may be configured so that the frame 300 provides a plurality of spaces for electronic components in the electronic device 101. Since the first partition wall 410 is flexible, it may provide flexibility for the partial frame 300 including the first partition wall 410. The partial frame 300 including the first partition wall 410 may contact a user's body part and may be deformed to fit the shape of the user's body part. Since the second partition wall 420 is rigid, it may provide rigidity for another partial frame 300 including the second partition wall 420. Since the second partition wall 420 is rigid, the second partition wall 420 may protect the electronic components surrounded by the second partition wall 420 in the electronic device 101 from external impact.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the speaker 430 (e.g., Figure 2b The speaker module 240, the first speaker module 240-1, and the second speaker module 240-2 may be surrounded by the second partition wall 420. The speaker 430 may be configured to output an audio signal. The speaker 430 may be configured to convert the audio signal into a sound signal and transmit the sound signal from the inside of the electronic device 101 to the outside of the electronic device 101. The second partition wall 420 may surround the speaker 430 to reduce sound leakage of the sound signal transmitted from the speaker 430 to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound signal may be transmitted from the speaker 430 to the outside of the frame 300 including the second partition wall 420 and in contact with a user's body part (e.g., ear).

[0076] For example, although not shown, the speaker 430 may include a diaphragm, at least one voice coil, and a magnet in the speaker 430. The speaker 430 may be configured so that the at least one voice coil receives a current through an audio signal amplified by an amplifier of the electronic device 101. When the current flows through the at least one voice coil, the magnetic field formed in the at least one voice coil may interact with the magnetic field formed by the magnet to vibrate the at least one voice coil. The diaphragm connected to the voice coil may vibrate based on the vibration of the at least one voice coil. Based on the vibration of the diaphragm, the speaker 430 may be configured to convert the audio signal into a sound signal and output the sound signal.

[0077] For example, the second partition wall 420 surrounding the speaker 430 may be configured to provide a path for a sound signal transmitted from the speaker 430 to the outside. For example, the second partition wall 420 may include a duct 425 extending from a portion of the speaker 430, through which the sound signal is emitted toward the outside of the frame 300. Since the rigid second partition wall 420 is configured to surround the speaker 430, the second partition wall 420 may reduce damage to the speaker 430 by any external impact.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a speaker hole 325. The speaker hole 325 may be connected from the inside of the frame 300 of the electronic device 101 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the speaker hole 325 may be a path through which a sound signal emitted from the speaker 430 is transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101. The speaker hole 325 may pass through the second partition wall 420 surrounding the speaker 430 and / or the flexible portion 323 surrounding the first rigid portion 321 including the second partition wall 420. The speaker hole 325 may be connected to a duct 425 provided by the second partition wall 420. The sound signal emitted by the speaker 430 may be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 425 and the speaker hole 325.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the frame 300 may further include a first rigid portion 321 and a second rigid portion 322 spaced apart from the first rigid portion 321. The flexible portion 323 may surround the rigid portions 321 and 322. The first rigid portion 321 may include a second partition wall 420. The first partition wall 410 may extend from the flexible portion 323 toward the inside of the frame 300. The first partition wall 410 may be disposed between the rigid portions 321 and 322.

[0080] For example, the flexible portion 323 may configure at least a portion of the external appearance of the electronic device 101. The first rigid portion 321 and the second rigid portion 322 may be covered by the flexible portion 323. The first rigid portion 321 and the second rigid portion 322 may be in contact with the inner surface of the flexible portion 323. The first rigid portion 321 including the second partition wall 420 may be disposed in the flexible portion 323, thereby reducing damage to the speaker 430 disposed in the flexible portion 323 due to an external impact. The second rigid portion 322 may be spaced apart from the first rigid portion 321 in the flexible portion 323 to support the flexible portion 323 together with the first rigid portion 321. The rigid portions 321 and 322 may support the inner surface of the flexible portion 323, thereby reducing shape deformation of the frame 300 due to an external impact.

[0081] For example, the first partition wall 410 may be located in an area of ​​the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 where the rigid portions 321 and 322 are not arranged. The first partition wall 410 may be part of the flexible portion 323. The first partition wall 410 may extend from the inner surface of the flexible portion 323 toward the inside of the frame 300, thereby separating the first rigid portion 321 from the second rigid portion 322. The portion of the flexible portion 323 where the first partition wall 410 is provided may be supported by a user's body part (e.g., the back of the ear). The first partition wall 410 extending from the flexible portion 323 may be configured to have flexibility so that when the flexible portion 323 where the first partition wall 410 is provided contacts the user's body part, it can be deformed according to the shape of the user's body part. Since the flexible portion 323 is deformable to fit the shape of the body part, the flexible portion 323 including the first partition wall 410 may provide convenience for the user when wearing the electronic device 101. The flexibly deformable first partition wall 410 may be provided between the rigid portions 321 and 322 to provide flexibility to the frame 300. The frame 300 may be provided with flexibility from the first partition wall 410 , thereby reducing damage to the frame 300 by external impact.

[0082] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a first partition wall 410 having flexibility located in the frame 300, thereby providing convenience to the user of the electronic device 101 when wearing the electronic device 101, and providing flexibility in the frame 300. The frame 300 may include a second partition wall 420 having rigidity, thereby protecting a speaker 430 surrounded by the second partition wall 420 from external impact. The frame 300 may include a flexible portion 323 and rigid portions 321 and 322 surrounded by the flexible portion 323, thereby enabling the user to feel more convenience when the user of the electronic device 101 wears the electronic device 101, while allowing the frame 300 to maintain its shape.

[0083] Figure 4a is a rear view of the enclosure of an example loudspeaker. Figure 4b is a partially exploded perspective view of a frame of an example electronic device. Figure 4c is a partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device.

[0084] refer to Figure 4a , Figure 4b and Figure 4c , the electronic device 101 may include a frame 300, a speaker 430 (eg, Figure 2b The frame 300 may include a first partition wall 410 and a second partition wall 420. The frame 300 may include a speaker module 240, a first speaker module 240-1 and a second speaker module 240-2, a first space S1, a second space S2, and a surrounding wall 450. The frame 300 may include a first partition wall 410 and a second partition wall 420.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the speaker 430 may include a first surface 431 and a second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431. The speaker 430 may further include a third surface 433 connecting the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. The speaker 430 may be configured to output an audio signal through the first surface 431.

[0086] For example, although not shown, the diaphragm in the speaker 430 may be configured to vibrate based on an audio signal provided to the speaker 430. As the diaphragm vibrates, the audio signal may be converted into a sound signal and output through the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. As the diaphragm vibrates, the second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431 may be configured to output an audio signal having a phase different from that of the audio signal output through the first surface 431. The first surface 431 may be in contact with a duct 425 provided by a second partition wall 420 surrounding the speaker 430. The duct 425 may extend from the first surface 431 to a speaker hole 325 connected to the outside. The audio signal output through the first surface 431 may be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 425 and the speaker hole 325. The user of the electronic device 101 may receive a sound corresponding to the sound signal from the sound signal transmitted to the outside.

[0087] For example, the third surface 433 may extend from the first surface 431 to the second surface 432. The third surface 433 may surround a space between the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. The third surface 433 may provide a space in which a diaphragm of the speaker 430 may vibrate. For example, the third surface 433 may be another surface of the speaker 430 located between the first surface 431 and the second surface 432. The third surface 433 may support the speaker 430 to maintain the shape of the speaker 430. The third surface 433 may configure at least a portion of the external appearance of the speaker 430.

[0088] According to an embodiment, the first space S1 may contact the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The first space S1 may extend from the inner side of the second partition wall 420 to the inner side of the first partition wall 410. The first space S1 may be separated from the second space S2 by the speaker 430. According to an embodiment, the first space S1 may contact a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430.

[0089] For example, when the diaphragm in the speaker 430 vibrates, the audio signal may be output to the first surface 431 and the second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431. The second space S2 may be a space that transmits the audio signal output from the first surface 431. The first space S1 may be a space that transmits the audio signal output from the second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431. Through the vibration of the diaphragm in the speaker 430, the phase of the audio signal output through the second surface 432 may be opposite to the phase of the audio signal output through the first surface 431. Since the first space S1 is spaced apart from the second space S2, the audio signal output to the second space S2 through the first surface 431 may be mutually blocked from the audio signal output to the first space S1 through the second surface 432. The electronic device 101 may be configured such that the first space S1 is spaced apart from the second space S2, thereby blocking destructive interference between the audio signal output through the first surface 431 and the audio signal output through the second surface 432. Due to blocking such destructive interference, the electronic device 101 can enhance the sound quality corresponding to the sound signal emitted from the first surface 431 .

[0090] For example, the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 may face the second space S2. The second surface 432 opposite to the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 may face the first space S1. A portion of the third surface 433 connecting the first surface 431 and the second surface 432 may be surrounded by the second partition wall 420, thereby separating the second space S2 from the first space S1. The rest of the third surface 433 may be in contact with the first space S1.

[0091] For example, the first space S1 may be a space for an audio signal output through the second surface 432 of the speaker 430. The first space S1 may be a resonance space for an audio signal output by the vibration of a diaphragm in the speaker 430. As the frequency of the audio signal output by the vibration of the diaphragm decreases, the vibration range of the diaphragm may be limited by the audio signal output through the second surface 432. The first space S1 may extend from the inner side of the second partition wall 420 to the inner side of the first partition wall 410, thereby providing additional space for the audio signal output through the second surface 432. The first space S1 may extend into the first partition wall 410 to reduce the limitation on the vibration range of the diaphragm and improve the sound quality of the speaker 430 due to the resonance of the audio signal output by the speaker 430.

[0092] For example, the frame 300 may be disposed between the first partition wall 410 and the second partition wall 420, and may further include a through hole 480 connecting the inner space of the first partition wall 410 and the inner space of the second partition wall 420. The first space S1 may extend from the inner side of the second partition wall 420 to the inner side of the first partition wall 410 via the through hole 480. The first space S1 may include the inner space of the first partition wall 410, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker 430 due to the resonance of the audio signal output by the speaker 430.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the second space S2 may be in contact with the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. The second space S2 may be separated from the first space S1 by the speaker 430. The second space S2 may be disposed on the inner side of the second partition wall 420. For example, the second space S2 may be a passage connected from the first surface 431 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the second space S2 may be an inner space of the duct 425 provided by the first partition wall 410 and the speaker hole 325 connected to the duct 425. For example, the second space S2 may be defined as a space surrounded by the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 and the second partition wall 420. For example, the second space S2 may be a space where the air vibration caused by the audio signal output from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 generates sound waves. The electronic device 101 may include the second space S2 to provide a path for the audio signal output through the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the first space S1 may include an air adsorbent to form a back volume of the first space S1. For example, the first space S1 may include at least one of zeolite or activated carbon. The first space S1 may include an air adsorbent to provide a back volume to the first space S1, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker 430 due to the resonance of the audio signal output from the speaker 430.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the surrounding wall 450 may seal the first space S1. The surrounding wall 450 may include: a flexible area 451 disposed on the first partition wall 410, and a rigid area 452 extending from the flexible area 451, facing the second surface 432 of the speaker 430 and disposed on the second partition wall 420. Throughout the present disclosure, it should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, the element may be directly on the other element, or there may be an intermediate element therebetween. For example, throughout the present disclosure, the expression "B is disposed on A" may mean "B is in contact with A". For example, throughout the present disclosure, the expression "B is disposed on A" may mean "B is facing away from A". In addition, for example, the expression "the flexible area is disposed on the first partition wall" may mean "the flexible area is in contact with the first partition wall". For example, the expression "the flexible area is disposed on the first partition wall" may mean "the flexible area is facing away from the first partition wall".

[0096] For example, the surrounding wall 450 may be provided in the frame 300. For example, the surrounding wall 450 may be a part of the frame 300. For example, the surrounding wall 450 may cover the first space S1. For example, the surrounding wall 450 may be a sealing member for sealing the first space S1. For example, the surrounding wall 450 may be formed by a double injection process to include a flexible region 451 and a rigid region 452 extending from the flexible region 451. For example, the surrounding wall 450 may be constructed of a composite material such that the flexible region 451 includes a first material, and the rigid region 452 extending from the flexible region 451 includes a second material different from the first material.

[0097] For example, the flexible region 451 may be in contact with the first partition wall 410. For example, the flexible region 451 may extend from the first partition wall 410 to the rigid region 452. For example, the flexible region 451 may be connected to the first partition wall 410. For example, the flexible region 451 may be deformable by being flexible. The first partition wall 410 may extend from the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 having flexibility. The flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 may be provided on the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 including the first partition wall 410, and thus may be configured to deform together with the first partition wall 410 as the flexible portion 323 deforms in contact with a user's body part (e.g., the back of the ear). The surrounding wall 450 may be configured so that the flexible region 451 deforms together with the first partition wall 410, thereby providing more convenience to the user when the user wears the electronic device 101. When the flexible portion 323 including the first partition wall 410 is deformed due to an external impact, the flexible region 451 may be deformed together with the first partition wall 410, thereby reducing damage to the frame 300 caused by the external impact. By sealing a portion of the first space S1 surrounded by the first partition wall 410, the flexible region 451 may improve the sound quality of the speaker 430 by outputting an audio signal to the first space S1 via the second surface 432 of the speaker 430.

[0098] For example, the rigid region 452 may be in contact with the second partition wall 420. For example, the rigid region 452 may extend from the second partition wall 420 to the flexible region 451. For example, the rigid region 452 may be connected to the second partition wall 420. For example, the rigid region 452 may have rigidity to protect the speaker 430 surrounded by the second partition wall 420 from external impact. The second partition wall 420 may extend from the first rigid portion 321 of the frame 300 having flexibility. The rigid region 452 of the surrounding wall 450 may be provided on the first rigid portion 321 of the frame 300 including the second partition wall 420, thereby protecting the speaker 430 from external impact together with the first rigid portion 321. By sealing a portion of the first space S1 surrounded by the second partition wall 420, the rigid region 452 may improve the sound quality of the speaker 430 by outputting an audio signal to the first space S1 via the second surface 432 of the speaker 430.

[0099] So far, the surrounding wall 450 including the flexible area 451 and the rigid area 452 has been described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The frame 300 of the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of flexible parts that can be deformed according to contact with a user's body part and a plurality of rigid parts arranged in the flexible parts. The electronic device 101 may be configured so that a plurality of electronic components are arranged in each of the plurality of rigid parts of the frame 300 so as to protect a plurality of electronic components including the speaker 430 in the electronic device 101 from external impact. The electronic device 101 may include at least one surrounding wall, which includes a plurality of rigid areas corresponding to the plurality of rigid parts of the frame 300, respectively, and a plurality of flexible areas corresponding to the plurality of flexible parts of the frame 300, respectively. The plurality of flexible areas together with the plurality of flexible parts of the frame 300 can provide more convenience to the user of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 is worn, and can provide the electronic device 101 with flexibility to resist external impact. The plurality of rigid areas together with the plurality of rigid parts of the frame 300 can protect the plurality of electronic components in the electronic device 101 from external impact.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the speaker hole 325 may pass through the second partition wall 420. The speaker hole 325 may be connected from the second space S2 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the second space S2 may be a space extending from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to the duct 425 provided by the second partition wall 420. The speaker hole 325 may pass through the second partition wall 420 and the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 surrounding the second partition wall 420. The speaker hole 325 may be connected from the duct 425 to the outside of the electronic device 101 to transmit the audio signal output from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 425.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a vent 326. The vent 326 may be connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the electronic device 101. The vent 326 may include a mesh structure 326a to block foreign matter from flowing in from the outside. For example, the vent 326 may be connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the electronic device 101, passing through a portion of the second partition wall 420 in contact with the first space S1 and a flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 surrounding the portion of the second partition wall 420. For example, although not shown herein, the vent 326 may be connected from the first space S1 to the outside of the electronic device 101, passing through the first partition wall 410 in contact with the first space S1 and the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 extending from the first partition wall 410.

[0102] For example, the mesh structure 326a of the vent hole 326 may be in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the vent hole 326. The mesh structure 326a may form a boundary surface between the inside of the frame 300 and the outside of the frame 300 to block the inflow of foreign matter from the outside of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the vent hole 326 may include a structure including a plurality of fine holes on the boundary surface between the inside of the frame 300 and the outside of the frame 300 instead of the mesh structure 326a, thereby blocking foreign matter flowing in from the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an adhesive member 440 for fixing the surrounding wall 450 to the frame 300. The adhesive member 440 may be provided along the periphery of the surrounding wall 450 facing the first partition wall 410 and the second partition wall 420. For example, a portion of the adhesive member 440 may be provided between the periphery of the flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 and the first partition wall 410. The remaining portion of the adhesive member 440 may be provided between the periphery of the rigid region 452 of the surrounding wall 450 and the second partition wall 420. By fixing the surrounding wall 450 to the first partition wall 410 and the second partition wall 420, the adhesive member 440 may seal the first space S1.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the rigid region 452 of the surrounding wall 450 may include a first protrusion 452a extending from at least a portion of the inner surface facing the second surface 432 of the speaker 430 toward the speaker 430. The first protrusion 452a may be in contact with the second surface 432. The rigid region 452 may include the first protrusion 452a to prevent the speaker 430 from moving due to vibration of a diaphragm in the speaker 430. The first protrusion 452a may be configured to fix the speaker 430 in the second partition wall 420.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 may include a first portion 451a facing the first partition wall 410 and a second portion 451b extending from the periphery of the first portion 451a toward the first partition wall 410. The first portion 451a may be configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space S1 to maintain the volume of the first space S1 when at least a portion of the second portion 451b is compressed toward the first space S1.

[0106] For example, the first portion 451a of the flexible region 451 may be spaced apart from and face the first partition wall 410. The second portion 451b extending from the first portion 451a of the flexible region 451 may be connected to the first partition wall 410. At least a portion of the second portion 451b may be deformed as the first partition wall 410 is deformed. In the case where at least a portion of the second portion 451b is compressed toward the first space S1 along the first partition wall 410, the first portion 451a extending from the second portion 451b may be compressed toward the outside of the first space S1. In the case where at least a portion of the second portion 451b is compressed toward the outside of the first space S1 along the first partition wall 410, the first portion 451a extending from the second portion 451b may be compressed toward the first space S1. Since the portions 451a and 451b of the flexible region 451 are connected to each other, the flexible region 451 may be configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1 when the first partition wall 410 and / or the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 including the first partition wall 410 are deformed due to an external impact. Since the flexible region 451 is configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1, the surrounding wall 450 may maintain the sound quality of the speaker 430 by outputting the audio signal to the first space S1 via the second surface 432 of the speaker 430.

[0107] So far, the flexible area 451 including the first part 451a and the second part 451b has been described, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The flexible area 451 may include a plurality of parts connected to each other. In the case where any one of the plurality of parts is compressed toward the first space S1, the flexible area 451 may be configured so that another part of the plurality of parts connected to the any one of the parts is compressed toward the outside of the first space S1, thereby maintaining the volume of the first space S1. The electronic device 101 can maintain the sound quality of the speaker 430 via the audio signal output to the first space S1 by maintaining the volume of the first space S1 within a specified range regardless of the deformation of the frame 300 caused by external impact and / or contact with a user's body part.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 may include at least one of silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), or elastomer.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 may include a second protrusion 451c extending from the second portion 451b toward the first partition wall 410. The first partition wall 410 may include a guide groove 410a configured to accommodate at least a portion of the second protrusion 451c. For example, the second protrusion 451c may contact the first partition wall 410. When at least a portion of the second protrusion 451c is inserted into the guide groove 410a, the flexible region 451 including the second protrusion 451c may be coupled to the first partition wall 410 including the guide groove 410a. The guide groove 410a may accommodate the second protrusion 451c to seal the first space S1. The guide groove 410a may accommodate the second protrusion 451c to fix the surrounding wall 450 to the first partition wall 410.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the second partition wall 420 may include an inner wall 421 and an outer wall 422 extending from the inner wall 421. The inner wall 421 may accommodate the speaker 430. The outer wall 422 may contact the first partition wall 410. The outer wall 422 may be provided along the periphery of the rigid region 452 of the surrounding wall 450.

[0111] For example, the inner wall 421 may be in contact with the speaker 430 and surround at least a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430. For example, the inner wall 421 may separate the second space S2 from the first space S1 by surrounding at least a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430. For example, the inner wall 421 may include a duct 425 to transmit an audio signal output from the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, the second space S2 may be a space surrounded by the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 and the inner wall 421 of the second partition wall 420. The second partition wall 420 may be configured to include the inner wall 421 to separate the second space S2 from the first space S1 and provide a passage for the audio signal output via the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0112] For example, the outer wall 422 may be connected to the rigid region 452 of the surrounding wall 450 to seal the first space S1. For example, the outer wall 422 may provide an additional space between the outer wall 422 and the inner wall 421 in the first space S1. For example, the inner space of the outer wall 422 may be connected to the inner space of the first partition wall 410 through the through hole 480 between the outer wall 422 and the first partition wall 410. For example, the first space S1 may be a space surrounded by the outer wall 422, the first partition wall 410, the speaker 430, and the surrounding wall 450. The second partition wall 420 may include the outer wall 422 disposed along the periphery of the rigid region 452 of the surrounding wall 450, thereby sealing the first space S1 and providing an additional space in the first space S1.

[0113] According to an embodiment, the inner wall 421 may include a third portion 421a, a fourth portion 421b, and a step portion 421c disposed between the third portion 421a and the fourth portion 421b. The third portion 421a may surround the rest of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430 except for a portion in contact with the first space S1. The fourth portion 421b may surround the second space S2. The step portion 421c may support the first surface 431 of the speaker 430.

[0114] For example, a portion of the third surface 433 of the speaker 430 may be covered by the third portion 421a. When the portion of the third surface 433 contacts the third portion 421a, the second space S2 may be separated from the first space S1. For example, the fourth portion 421b may surround the second space S2 together with the first surface 431 of the speaker 430.

[0115] For example, the fourth portion 421b may be in a structure protruding from the third portion 421a in the inner wall 421. The step portion 421c of the inner wall 421 may be disposed between the third portion 421a and the fourth portion 421b through the protruding third portion 421a. The step portion 421c may contact the periphery of the first surface 431 of the speaker 430. The step portion 421c may support the first surface 431, thereby providing a placement space for the speaker 430 together with the third portion 421a. The step portion 421c may contact the first surface 431 of the speaker 430 to separate the second space S2 from the first space S1.

[0116] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a second space S2 and a first space S1 spaced apart from the second space S2, thereby providing a space for an audio signal output from the speaker 430 in the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may include a surrounding wall 450 configured to seal the first space S1, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker 430 by the audio signal output to the space S2. The surrounding wall 450 may provide an additional space in the first space S1, and include a flexible area 451 provided on a deformable first partition wall 410, thereby providing flexibility to the frame 300 including the first partition wall 410 (which is deformable when in contact with a user's body part). The flexible area 451 may be configured to maintain the volume of the first space S1 surrounded by the flexible area 451 and the first partition wall 410 within a specified range, thereby maintaining the sound quality of the speaker 430 by the audio signal output to the first space S1. The surrounding wall 450 may include a rigid area 452 provided on a second partition wall 420 surrounding the speaker 430, thereby protecting the speaker 430 from external impact.

[0117] Figure 5a A partial framework of an example electronic device is shown. Figure 5b It is along Figure 5a A partial cross-sectional view of an example electronic device taken along line AA'. Figure 5c and Figure 5d A portion of the enclosure of an example loudspeaker is shown.

[0118] refer to Figure 5a and Figure 5b , the electronic device 101 may include a frame 300, a speaker 430 (eg, Figure 2b The frame 300 may include a speaker module 240, a first speaker module 240-1, and a second speaker module 240-2), a first space S1, a second space S2, and a surrounding wall 450. The frame 300 may include a first partition wall 410 and a second partition wall 420. The surrounding wall 450 may include a flexible region 451 and a rigid region 452.

[0119] In the following, for the sake of brevity of description, references will be omitted. Figures 4a to 4c Redundant description of the components of the electronic device 101 is described.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the flexible region 451 may cover the rigid region 452. For example, the flexible region 451 may surround the rigid region 452. For example, when viewed from above, the rigid region 452 may overlap a portion of the flexible region 451. For example, the rigid region 452 may be attached to an inner surface of the flexible region 451. When the flexible region 451 surrounds the rigid region 452, the surrounding wall 450 may reduce the detachment of the rigid region 452 from the flexible region 451.

[0121] refer to Figure 5b , Figure 5c and Figure 5d The flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 may include at least one grooved structure or corrugated structure 500 .

[0122] For example, refer to Figure 5b , the flexible region 451 may include at least one groove or corrugated structure 500 in a portion on the first partition wall 410 so as to maintain the volume of the first space S1 by deforming along the first partition wall 410 deformed by external pressure. In the case where the frame 300 including the first partition wall 410 is compressed toward the first space S1, the at least one groove or corrugated structure 500 may be configured to cause the flexible region 451 to bend toward the outside of the first space S1. In the case where the frame 300 including the first partition wall 410 is compressed toward the outside of the first space S1, the at least one groove or corrugated structure 500 may be configured to cause the flexible region 451 to bend toward the first space S1.

[0123] For example, refer to Figure 5c , the surrounding wall 450 may include: a first groove or corrugated structure 501 formed in a pattern including an angle (a) in the flexible region 451. The first groove or corrugated structure 501 may be configured with the angle (a) so that the flexible region 451 may be easily bent by external pressure.

[0124] For example, refer to Figure 5d , the surrounding wall 450 may include: a second groove or corrugated structure 502 formed in a pattern extending parallel to each other in the flexible region 451. The second groove or corrugated structure 502 may be configured to have a pattern parallel to each other so that the flexible region 451 can be easily bent by external pressure.

[0125] According to the above embodiment, the surrounding wall 450 may include a flexible region 451 surrounding a rigid region 452, thereby reducing the rigid region 452 from falling off the flexible region 451. The flexible region 451 having at least one groove or corrugated structure 500 may reduce the volume of the first space S1 according to the change of external pressure.

[0126] Figure 6 Portions of an example electronic device are shown.

[0127] refer to Figure 6 , the electronic device 101 may include a frame 300 and a surrounding wall 450. The frame 300 may include: a first rigid portion 321 including a second partition wall 420; a second rigid portion 322 spaced apart from the first rigid portion 321; and a flexible portion 323 surrounding the first rigid portion 321 and the second rigid portion 322 and including the first partition wall 410. The surrounding wall 450 may include a flexible region 451 and a rigid region 452.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a flexible printed circuit board 600 located in the frame 300. The flexible printed circuit board 600 may extend from the first rigid portion 321 across the flexible portion 323 to the second rigid portion 322. The flexible region 451 of the surrounding wall 450 may be a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 600 disposed on the first partition wall 410 of the flexible portion 323.

[0129] For example, the first area 601 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be disposed in the first rigid portion 321 including the second partition wall 420. The second area 602 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be disposed in the second rigid portion 322 spaced apart from the first rigid portion 321. The third area 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 may extend from the first area 601 to the second area 602. The first area 601 may be attached to the rigid area 452 of the surrounding wall 450. The third area 603 extending from the first area 601 may be the flexible area 451 of the surrounding wall 450 disposed on the deformable first partition wall 410. The third area 603 of the flexible printed circuit board 600 together with the rigid area 452 of the surrounding wall 450 may seal a first space (for example, a space extending from the inner side of the second partition wall 420 to the inner side of the first partition wall 410) Figure 4c Since the flexible printed circuit board 600 has flexibility, the third area 603 can be deformed according to the flexible portion 323 of the frame 300 and / or the first partition wall 410 included in the flexible portion 323 deformed by contact with the user's body part, thereby providing more convenience to the user when the user wears the electronic device 101. The first space S1 can be sealed by the third area 603 so as to provide a space for the speaker (e.g., Figure 2b The speaker module 240, the first speaker module 240-1 and the second speaker module 240-2 and Figure 3b The speaker 430) provides a resonance space for the audio signal outputted therefrom.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the rigidity of a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 600 located on the first partition wall 410 may be lower than the rigidity of the remaining portion of the flexible printed circuit board 600 extending from the portion. For example, the flexible printed circuit board 600 may be a rigid flexible printed circuit board (that is, the flexible printed circuit board 600 may have a rigid portion and a flexible portion). For example, the first region 601 and the second region 602 of the flexible printed circuit board arranged in the rigid portions 321 and 322 of the frame 300 may have rigidity; and the third region 603 extending from the first region 601 to the second region 602 may have flexibility. Due to the rigidity, the first region 601 and the second region 602 together with the rigid portions 321 and 322 of the frame 300 may protect the electronic components (for example, Figure 3b When the user wears the electronic device 101, the third region 603 having flexibility can provide more convenience for the user of the electronic device 101.

[0131] According to the above-mentioned embodiments, the wearable device (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may include a frame (eg, Figure 2a The frame 420 includes a first partition wall (eg, Figure 3b a first partition wall 410) and a second partition wall (eg, Figure 3b The wearable device may include a speaker (e.g., a speaker module 240, a first speaker module 240-1, a second speaker module 240-2, or a second speaker module 240-3). Figure 4c A speaker 430 comprising a first surface (eg, Figure 4c a first surface 431) and a second surface opposite to the first surface (eg, Figure 4c The wearable device may include a first space (eg, Figure 4c The wearable device may include a surrounding wall (e.g., Figure 4a The surrounding wall 450 includes: a flexible area (eg, Figure 4a A flexible region 451) and a rigid region (eg, a second surface extending from the flexible region, facing the speaker, and disposed on the second partition wall) Figure 4a The wearable device may include a deformable frame to provide convenience to the user of the wearable device. The wearable device may include a first space for resonance of an audio signal output from a speaker, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker through the resonance of the audio signal. The wearable device may include a surrounding wall for sealing the first space. The surrounding wall may include a flexible area provided on the first partition wall, thereby providing convenience to the user and maintaining the volume of the first space within a specified range. The surrounding wall may include a rigid area provided on the second partition wall, thereby protecting the speaker surrounded by the second partition wall from external impacts. In addition to the above-mentioned effects, the above-mentioned embodiments may also provide various effects.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the frame may also include a rigid portion (e.g. Figure 3b The rigid parts 321 and 322) and the flexible parts (e.g. Figure 3a The flexible portion 323), the rigid portion includes a first rigid portion (eg, Figure 3b The first rigid portion 321 and the second rigid portion (eg, Figure 3bThe first rigid part includes a second partition wall, the second rigid part is separated from the first rigid part, and the flexible part (eg, Figure 3a The flexible portion 323 of the frame surrounds the rigid portion. The first partition wall may extend from the flexible portion toward the inside of the frame and may be disposed between the rigid portions. According to the above-described embodiment, the frame may include a rigid portion to support the frame and reduce damage to electronic components (e.g., speakers) disposed in the rigid portion due to external impacts. The frame may include a flexible portion to provide convenience to a user of the wearable device. In addition to the above-described effects, the above-described embodiments may also have various effects.

[0133] According to an embodiment, the wearable device may further include a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 6 The flexible printed circuit board 600 extends from the first rigid part across the flexible part to the second rigid part. The flexible area of ​​the surrounding wall may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board disposed on the first partition wall (for example, Figure 6 According to the above embodiment, the wearable device may include a flexible printed circuit board to electrically connect multiple electronic components inside the frame to each other through the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible area of ​​the surrounding wall may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board, thereby being able to simplify the interior of the frame. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the portion of the flexible printed circuit board may have a lower rigidity than the remaining portion of the flexible printed circuit board extending from the portion (eg, Figure 6 According to the above embodiment, the rigidity of the part is lower than that of the remaining part, and thus, the flexible printed circuit board can provide convenience for the user of the wearable device. In addition, the flexible printed circuit board can be configured so that the rigidity of the remaining part is higher than that of the part, thereby protecting the electronic components provided on the remaining part from external impact. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment can also have various effects.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the wearable device may further include a second space (e.g., Figure 4c The second space S2) and the speaker hole (for example, Figure 3a The second space is in contact with the first surface and is disposed in the second partition wall, and the speaker hole passes through the first partition wall and is connected from the second space to the outside of the wearable device. According to the above embodiment, the wearable device may include a speaker hole to provide a path for an audio signal output through the first surface of the speaker. The above embodiment may have various effects including the above effect.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the wearable device may include a mesh structure (eg, Figure 4b The mesh structure 326a may further include a vent hole (eg, Figure 4b According to the above embodiment, the wearable device may include a vent configured to ventilate within the first space. The vent may include a mesh structure to block foreign matter from flowing into the first space from the outside. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0137] According to an embodiment, the rigid region may include a first protrusion (eg, Figure 4a The first protrusion 452a of the first protrusion contacts the second surface. According to the above embodiment, the rigid area may include the first protrusion, thereby blocking the movement of the speaker when the diaphragm in the speaker vibrates and fixing the speaker in the second partition wall. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the flexible region may surround the rigid region. According to the above embodiment, the flexible region may surround the rigid region, thereby reducing the rigid region from falling off the flexible region. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0139] According to an embodiment, the wearable device may further include an adhesive member (e.g., Figure 4b The adhesive member 440 is provided along the periphery of the surrounding wall facing the first partition wall and the second partition wall, and is configured to fix the surrounding wall to the frame. According to the above embodiment, the wearable device may include an adhesive member to seal the first space and fix the surrounding wall to the first partition wall and the second partition wall. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0140] According to an embodiment, the flexible region may include a first portion (eg, Figure 4a The first portion 451a) and the second portion extending from the periphery of the first portion toward the first partition wall (eg, Figure 4a The first part may be configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space when at least a portion of the second part is compressed toward the first space so as to maintain the volume of the first space. According to the above embodiment, the flexible area may include a first part and a second part, and the first part and the second part are configured to deform according to the deformation of the first partition wall, thereby maintaining the volume of the first space within a specified range. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0141] According to an embodiment, the flexible region may include a second protrusion (eg, Figure 4a The first partition wall may include a guide groove (eg, Figure 4b According to the above embodiment, the wearable device may include a second protrusion and a guide groove to fix the flexible area to the first partition wall and seal the first space. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the wearable device may further include a second space in contact with the first surface and disposed in the second partition wall. The second partition wall may include an inner wall (e.g., Figure 4b The inner wall 421) and the outer wall (eg, Figure 4b The outer wall 422 of the second partition wall is used to accommodate the speaker and is in contact with the second space, and the outer wall extends from the inner wall and is in contact with the first partition wall. The outer wall can be arranged along the periphery of the rigid area. According to the above embodiment, the second partition wall may include an inner wall to fix the speaker and separate the first space from the second space. The second partition wall may include an outer wall to provide additional space for the first space and fix the rigid area of ​​the surrounding wall to the first partition wall. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the speaker may further include a third surface (eg, Figure 4c The first space S1 may be in contact with a portion of the third surface 433. The inner wall may include: a third portion (eg, Figure 4b A third portion 421a of the second space, a fourth portion extending from the third portion and surrounding the second space (eg, Figure 4b The fourth portion 421b), and a step portion (eg, Figure 4b According to the above embodiment, the inner wall may include a third portion to separate the first space from the second space. The inner wall may include a fourth portion to provide a second space for the audio signal output through the first surface of the speaker. The inner wall may include a step portion to provide a placement space for the speaker together with the third portion. The step portion may support the speaker to fix the speaker. The above embodiment may have various effects including the above effects.

[0144] According to an embodiment, the flexible region may include at least one corrugated structure (eg Figure 5b at least one corrugated structure 500, Figure 5cThe first corrugated structure 501 and Figure 5d According to the above embodiment, the flexible area may include at least one corrugated structure, thereby providing more convenience for the user of the wearable device and enabling the first space to maintain the volume within a specified range. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the flexible area may include at least one of silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), or an elastomer. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the flexible area may include at least one of silicone rubber, TPU, and an elastomer, thereby providing more convenience for a user of the wearable device. In addition to the above-mentioned effects, the above-mentioned embodiment may also have various effects.

[0146] According to an embodiment, a wearable device may include a frame including a first partition wall that is deformable due to flexibility and a second partition wall that contacts the first partition wall and has rigidity, the frame being supported by a body part of a user of the wearable device and at least partially deformable according to the shape of the body part of the user. The wearable device may include a speaker including a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a third surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, and the speaker is surrounded by a second partition wall. The wearable device may include a first space that contacts the second surface and a portion of the third surface and extends from the inner side of the second partition wall to the inner side of the first partition wall. The wearable device may include a second space that is separated from the first space by the speaker and contacts the first surface, and the second space is disposed on the inner side of the second partition wall. The wearable device also includes: a speaker hole that is connected from the second space to the outside of the wearable device and a vent hole that is connected from the first space to the outside of the wearable device. The wearable device may include a surrounding wall that includes a flexible area and a rigid area, the flexible area is disposed on the first partition wall, the rigid area extends from the flexible area, faces the second surface of the speaker, and is disposed on the second partition wall, and the surrounding wall seals the first space. According to the above-mentioned embodiments, the wearable device may include a deformable frame, thereby providing convenience for the user of the wearable device. The wearable device may include a second space, thereby providing a channel for an audio signal output from a speaker to the outside. The wearable device may include a first space separated from the second space and used for resonance of an audio signal output from a speaker, thereby improving the sound quality of the speaker by the resonance of the audio signal. The wearable device may include a surrounding wall for sealing the first space. The surrounding wall may include a flexible area provided on the first partition wall, so as to provide more convenience for the user and keep the volume of the first space within a specified range. The surrounding wall may include a rigid area provided on the second partition wall, thereby protecting the speaker surrounded by the second partition wall from external impact. The wearable device may include a speaker hole, so as to provide a path for an audio signal output through the first surface of the speaker. According to the above-mentioned embodiments, the wearable device may include a vent to ventilate in the first space. In addition to the above-mentioned effects, the above-mentioned embodiments may also have various effects.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the frame may further include a rigid portion and a flexible portion, the rigid portion including a first rigid portion and a second rigid portion, the first rigid portion including a second partition wall, the second rigid portion being spaced apart from the first rigid portion, and the flexible portion surrounding the rigid portion. The first partition wall may extend from the flexible portion toward the inside of the frame and may be disposed between the rigid portions. According to the above-described embodiment, the frame may include a rigid portion so as to support the frame and reduce damage to electronic components (e.g., speakers) disposed in the rigid portion due to external impacts. The frame may include a flexible portion so as to provide more convenience to the user of the wearable device. In addition to the above-described effects, the above-described embodiments may also have various effects.

[0148] According to an embodiment, the wearable device may further include a flexible printed circuit board located in the frame, and the flexible printed circuit board extends from the first rigid part across the flexible part to the second rigid part. The flexible area of ​​the surrounding wall may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board disposed on the first partition wall. According to the above embodiment, the wearable device may include a flexible printed circuit board, so that multiple electronic components within the frame are electrically connected to each other through the flexible printed circuit board. The flexible area of ​​the surrounding wall may be a part of the flexible printed circuit board, thereby simplifying the interior of the frame. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the flexible region may include a first portion facing the first partition wall and a second portion extending from the periphery of the first portion toward the first partition wall. The first portion may be configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space when at least a portion of the second portion is compressed toward the second space so as to maintain the volume of the first space. According to the above embodiment, the flexible region may include a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion and the second portion are configured to deform according to the deformation of the first partition wall, so that the volume of the first space is maintained within a specified range. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0150] According to an embodiment, the second partition wall may include an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall accommodating the speaker and contacting the second space, and the outer wall extending from the inner wall and contacting the first partition wall. The outer wall may be arranged along the periphery of the rigid area. According to the above embodiment, the second partition wall may include an inner wall to fix the speaker and separate the first space from the second space. The second partition wall may include an outer wall to provide additional space for the first space and fix the rigid area of ​​the surrounding wall to the second partition wall. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0151] According to an embodiment, the inner wall may include a third portion surrounding the rest of the third surface, a fourth portion extending from the third portion and surrounding the second space, and a step portion disposed between the third portion and the fourth portion and supporting the first surface of the speaker. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the inner wall may include the third portion so as to separate the first space from the second space. The inner wall may include the fourth portion so as to provide a second space for the audio signal output through the first surface of the speaker. The inner wall may include a step portion so as to provide a placement space for the speaker together with the third portion. The step portion may fix the speaker by supporting the speaker. In addition to the above-mentioned effects, the above-mentioned embodiment may also have various effects.

[0152] According to an embodiment, the flexible area may include at least one corrugated structure. According to the above embodiment, the flexible area may include at least one corrugated structure to provide more convenience for the user of the wearable device and enable the first space to maintain the volume within a specified range. In addition to the above effects, the above embodiment may also have various effects.

[0153] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to an embodiment, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0154] It should be understood that the various embodiments and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or replacement forms for the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, the same figure numerals may be used to refer to the same or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B (at least one)", "at least one of A or B (at least one)", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C (at least one)" and "at least one of A, B or C (at least one)" may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “coupled to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” with or without the terms “operably” or “communicatively” being used, it means that the element may be coupled to the other element directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0155] As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "unit," "component," "portion," or "circuitry"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or a minimum unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0156] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0157] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) the computer program product may be published (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online, or the computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a forwarding server).

[0158] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the above-mentioned components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately arranged in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or identical manner as a corresponding one of the multiple components performs one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A wearable device (101), the wearable device (101) comprising: A frame (300), the frame (300) comprising a first partition wall (410) and a second partition wall (420), the first partition wall (410) being deformable due to its flexibility, the second partition wall (420) being in contact with the first partition wall (410) and having rigidity, the frame (300) being configured to be supported by a body part of a user of the wearable device (101) and being at least partially deformable according to a shape of the body part of the user; A speaker (430), the speaker (430) comprising a first surface (431) and a second surface (432) opposite to the first surface (431), and the speaker (430) is surrounded by the second partition wall (420); a first space (S1) which contacts the second surface (432) and extends from the inner side of the second partition wall (420) to the inner side of the first partition wall (410); and A surrounding wall (450), the surrounding wall (450) comprising a flexible region (451) and a rigid region (452), the flexible region (451) being arranged on the first partition wall (410), the rigid region (452) extending from the flexible region (451), facing the second surface (432) of the speaker (430), and being arranged on the second partition wall (420), and the surrounding wall (450) sealing the first space (S1).

2. The wearable device (101) according to claim 1, in, The frame (300) further comprises a rigid portion (321, 322) and a flexible portion (323), wherein the rigid portion (321, 322) comprises a first rigid portion (321) and a second rigid portion (322) spaced apart from the first rigid portion (321), and the flexible portion (323) surrounds the rigid portion (321, 322), and The first partition wall (410) extends from the flexible portion (323) toward the interior of the frame (300) and is disposed between the rigid portions (321, 322).

3. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, further comprising a flexible printed circuit board (600) located in the frame (300), wherein the flexible printed circuit board (600) extends from the first rigid part (321) across the flexible part (323) to the second rigid part (322), and in, The flexible region (451) of the surrounding wall (450) is a portion (603) of the flexible printed circuit board (600) disposed on the first partition wall (410).

4. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, The rigidity of the portion (603) of the flexible printed circuit board (600) is lower than the rigidity of the remaining portion (601, 602) of the flexible printed circuit board (600) extending from the portion of the flexible printed circuit board (600).

5. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a second space (S2), the second space (S2) being in contact with the first surface (431) and being disposed inside the second partition wall 420; as well as A speaker hole (325), the speaker hole (325) passes through the second partition wall 420 and communicates from the second space (S2) to the outside of the wearable device (101).

6. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a vent (326), wherein the vent (326) comprises a mesh structure (326a), wherein the mesh structure (326a) is used to reduce foreign matter flowing from the outside of the wearable device (101) into the first space (S1), and the vent (326) is connected from the first space (S1) to the outside of the wearable device (101).

7. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, in, The rigid region (452) includes a first protrusion (452a) extending from at least a portion of an inner surface facing the second surface (432) of the speaker (430) toward the speaker (430), the first protrusion (452a) being in contact with the second surface (432).

8. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in, The flexible region (451) covers the rigid region (452).

9. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising an adhesive member (440), wherein the adhesive member (440) is used to fasten the surrounding wall (450) to the frame (300), and is arranged along the periphery of the surrounding wall (450) facing the first partition wall (410) and the second partition wall (420).

10. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, in, The flexible region (451) comprises: a first portion (451a) facing the first partition wall (410); and a second portion (451b) extending from the periphery of the first portion (451a) toward the first partition wall 410, and The first portion (451a) is configured to be compressed toward the outside of the first space (S1) when at least a portion of the second portion (451b) is compressed toward the first space (S1) to maintain the volume of the first space (S1).

11. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, in, The flexible region (451) includes a second protrusion (451c) extending from the second portion (451b) toward the first partition wall (410), and Wherein, the first partition wall (410) comprises a guide groove (410a) for accommodating at least a portion of the second protrusion (451c).

12. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a second space (S2), the second space (S2) being in contact with the first surface (431) and being arranged on the inner side of the second partition wall (420), in, The second partition wall (420) comprises: an inner wall (421) accommodating the speaker (430) and in contact with the second space (S2); and an outer wall (422) extending from the inner wall (421) and contacting the first partition wall (410), and Wherein, the outer wall (422) is arranged along the periphery of the rigid region (452).

13. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, in, The speaker (430) further comprises a third surface (433) connecting the first surface (431) and the second surface (432). wherein the first space (S1) contacts a portion of the third surface (433), and The inner wall (421) includes: a third portion (421a) surrounding the rest of the third surface (433), a fourth portion (421b) extending from the third portion (421a) and surrounding the second space (S2), and a step portion (421c) arranged between the third portion (421a) and the fourth portion (421b) and supporting the first surface (431) of the speaker (430).

14. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein: The flexible region (451) comprises at least one corrugated structure (500; 501; 502).

15. The wearable device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: The flexible region (451) includes at least one of silicone rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and elastomer.

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