Wearable electronic device including camera module

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device may include: a housing including an opening; a display module disposed in the housing and configured to output a visual image; the battery is arranged in the shell; a camera module disposed in the opening and including a first groove, the first groove being recessed in at least a portion of a side surface of the camera module; and a camera support member that fixes the camera module to the housing. Various other embodiments are also feasible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a wearable electronic device, for example, to a wearable electronic device including a camera module. Background Art

[0002] Portable electronic devices (e.g., electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, or tablet PCs) are generally equipped with a display member and a battery, and due to the shape of the display member or the battery, the electronic device has a bar-type, folding-type, or sliding-type appearance. Recently, with the improvement in performance and miniaturization of display members and batteries, wearable electronic devices that can be worn on body parts such as wrists or heads have been commercialized. Wearable electronic devices can be worn directly on the body, so that portability and / or user accessibility can be improved.

[0003] Among wearable electronic devices, an electronic device that can be worn on the face by a user, such as a head mounted device (HMD), is disclosed. The head mounted device can be usefully used to realize virtual reality or augmented reality. For example, the wearable electronic device can provide a three-dimensional image of a virtual space in a game played via a television or a computer monitor while blocking the image of the real space where the user is located, thereby realizing virtual reality. Another wearable electronic device can realize a virtual image while providing an environment in which the user can visually perceive the real image of the space where the user is located, so as to provide an augmented reality that provides various visual information to the user. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical Solution

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device includes: a shell, the shell including an opening; a display module, the display module is arranged in the shell and is configured to output a visual image; a battery, the battery is arranged in the shell; a camera module, the camera module is arranged in the opening and includes a first groove, the first groove is formed to be recessed on at least a portion of the side surface of the camera module; and a camera support member, the camera support member is configured to fix the camera module to the shell, wherein the camera support member includes: a main body part, the main body part is formed to surround at least a portion of the camera module; and at least one protrusion part, the at least one protrusion part protrudes from at least a portion of the main body part to be inserted into the first groove.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device may include: a shell, the shell including an opening, the opening being formed at a portion adjacent to an edge of the shell; at least one wear member, the at least one wear member being foldably connected to the shell; a display module, the display module being disposed in the shell and configured to output a visual image; a battery, the battery being disposed in the shell; a camera module, the camera module being disposed in the opening and including a first groove, the first groove being formed to be recessed on at least a portion of a side surface of the camera module; and a camera support member, the camera support member being configured to fix the camera module to the shell, wherein the camera support member includes: a main body portion, the main body portion being formed to surround at least a portion of the camera module; and at least one protrusion portion, the at least one protrusion portion protruding from at least a portion of the main body portion to be inserted into the first groove. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments;

[0008] Figure 2 is a front perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0009] Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 4 is a front view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0012] Figure 6 is a rear view showing a front case and a plurality of camera modules according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a state before a front case and a camera module are coupled to each other according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 8 is a plan view showing a state in which a front case and a camera module are combined with each other according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a camera module, a camera support member, and a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Fig.10is a plan view showing a camera module and a camera supporting member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Fig.11 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device taken along line AA;

[0018] Fig.12 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device taken along line AA. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0020] Reference 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 of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single component (eg, display module 160).

[0021] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one 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)) or 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 operationally independent or combined with the main processor 121. 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 dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0022] 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., display module 160, sensor module 176, or 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., display module 160, sensor module 176, or 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., camera module 180 or 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 by 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) or a deep Q network or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0023] 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 nonvolatile memory 134.

[0024] 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 .

[0025] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) 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).

[0026] 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 may be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0027] 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 for controlling 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.

[0028] 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 connected to the electronic device 101.

[0029] 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 user's state) 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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).

[0035] The battery 189 may power 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.

[0036] The communication module 190 may 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 capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting 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 with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., 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 (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or these various types of communication modules can be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can 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 (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0037] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., 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, for example, 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 can 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).

[0038] The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power 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, and the radiating element is formed of 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 part of the antenna module 197.

[0039] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC, and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is 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 the plurality of antennas are 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 signals of the specified high frequency band.

[0040] At least some of the above components can 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 transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0041] 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 run at the electronic device 101 may be run at 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 perform a function or service or should perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of running the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform at least the requested part of the function or service, or perform 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 can provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request when the result is further processed or when the result is not further processed. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology or client-server computing technology, for example, can be used. The electronic device 101 can 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 can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0042] 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 household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0043] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure 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 alternative forms for corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar 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 of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" 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 with”, “coupled to”, “connected to”, “connected to”, 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 directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0044] 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," "portion," or "circuit"). 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, depending on the embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0045] The various embodiments set forth 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 a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in a storage medium and execute 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 at least one instruction called. One or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be run 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 a storage medium and data being temporarily stored in a storage medium.

[0046] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure 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 published in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or the computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play StoreTM), 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 manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a memory of a forwarding server).

[0047] According to various embodiments, 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 one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar 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 run or omitted in a different order, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0048] Figure 2 is a front perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 3 is a rear perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 4 is a front view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] Figures 2 to 4 The embodiments can be used with Figure 1 Embodiments or Figures 5 to 12 Combination of embodiments.

[0052] Figure 2 The components of the wearable electronic device 101 may be Figure 1 The components of the electronic device 101 are completely or partially the same.

[0053] refer to Figures 2 to 4 , the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 .

[0054] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may be a wearable device. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may be a smart glasses, a video see-through (VST) device, or a head-mounted device capable of providing an image directly in front of the user's eyes. In the illustrated embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 is shown as having the appearance of goggles, but the wearable electronic device 101 of the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may have various types of appearances.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a case 210 forming an appearance of the wearable electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the case 210 may form an appearance of the wearable electronic device 101 and may provide a space in which components of the wearable electronic device 101 may be arranged.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may include a first housing 202, a second housing 203, or at least one wearing member 204. Figure 3 In the figure, for the convenience of description, the second shell 203 is shown to be separated from the wearable electronic device 101.

[0057] According to an embodiment, the first housing 202 may provide a space in which components of the wearable electronic device 101 are to be arranged. For example, the first housing 202 may be referred to as a cover housing or a main body housing.

[0058] According to an embodiment, the first housing 202 may include a nose support (e.g., Figure 4 The nose support 2021 has at least one portion formed concavely. The nose support 2021 can be located on the user's nose or supported by the user's nose.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a display module (eg, Figure 5 The display module 240 may output visual images to the left and right eyes of the user through lenses 221 and 222 provided on the rear surface of the first housing 202. For example, the lenses 221 and 222 may include a first lens 221 configured to correspond to the left eye of the user and a second lens 222 configured to correspond to the right eye of the user.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include VST camera modules 211 and 212 , a plurality of camera modules 213 , 214 , 215 , and 216 , and / or an infrared camera module 217 .

[0061] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 211 to 217 may be disposed on the first housing 202 , or may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 through an opening formed through the first housing 202 .

[0062] According to an embodiment, the VST camera modules 211 and 212 may be camera modules for video see-through (VST). For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may display at least a part of an image related to a neighboring environment (or an object based on at least a part of processing and / or an object corresponding to at least a part) captured via the VST camera modules 211 and 212 on a display module as at least a part of VST content. Accordingly, the user may recognize at least a part of the image related to the neighboring environment captured via the VST camera modules 211 and 212. For example, VST content may be generated by mixing content of a VR environment with at least a part of the image captured via the VST camera modules 211 and 212. For example, VST content may be generated by mixing content of a VR environment with a processing result (or a corresponding object) of at least a part of the image captured via the VST camera modules 211 and 212. For example, VST content may be generated based on at least a part of the image captured via the VST camera modules 211 and 212. For example, VST content may be generated based on a processing result (or a corresponding object) of at least a part of the image captured via the VST camera modules 211 and 212.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may obtain a visual image of an object or an environment in a direction (e.g., Figures 2 to 3 the Y-axis direction) in which the user is looking or the wearable electronic device 101 is facing by using the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216.

[0064] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 213 and 214 may be disposed at opposite upper portions of the first housing 202 (or may be exposed through an opening formed through the first housing 202). The camera modules 213 and 214 may capture an image corresponding to a field of view (FOV) (e.g., FOVs F1 or F2 corresponding to the opposite upper side) based on at least one point of the first housing 202 when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101. For example, referring to Figure 2 , the camera modules 213 and 214 may capture images corresponding to the first FOV F1 and the second FOV F2. The images obtained by the camera modules 213 and 214 may be used, for example, for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and / or 6DoF (degrees of freedom), and / or may be used to identify and / or track an object corresponding to the first FOV F1 and the second FOV F2. The images obtained by the camera modules 213 and 214 may also be used for head tracking.

[0065] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 215 and 216 may be disposed at opposite lower portions of the first housing 202 (alternatively, may be exposed through an opening formed through the first housing 202). The upper portion corresponding to the camera modules 213 and 214 and the lower portion corresponding to the camera modules 215 and 216 are defined when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, and the portion relatively closer to the ground is referred to as the lower portion, while the portion relatively farther from the ground is referred to as the upper portion. Those skilled in the art will understand that the above definitions are for convenience of explanation only. The camera modules 215 and 216 may capture an image corresponding to the FOV (e.g., the FOV F3 or F4 corresponding to the relatively lower side) based on at least one point of the first housing 202 when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101. For example, referring to Figure 3 , the camera modules 215 and 216 may capture images corresponding to the third FOV F3 and the fourth FOV F4. The images obtained by the camera modules 215 and 216 may be used to identify and / or track an object corresponding to the third FOV F3 and the fourth FOV F4. For example, when the user wears the electronic device 101, the images obtained by the camera modules 215 and 216 may be used to identify and / or track an object (e.g., the user's hand) located at a relatively lower side than the portion corresponding to the user's head, but is not limited thereto.

[0066] As Figure 2 shown, the arrangement positions and / or arrangement directions of the camera modules 213, 214, 215, 216 may be determined such that there is an overlapping portion between the first FOV F1, the second FOV F2, the third FOV F3, and the fourth FOV F4, but this is merely exemplary. The arrangement positions and / or arrangement directions of the camera modules 213, 214, 215, 216 may be determined such that there is no overlap between the first FOV F1, the second FOV F2, the third FOV F3, and the fourth FOV F4, and there is no limitation on whether the FOVs overlap with each other.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may use at least one image captured by the camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 to perform identification and / or tracking of an object. The wearable electronic device 101 may perform an operation based on the result confirmation of the identification and / or tracking, and for example, may provide a visual object to a position corresponding to the object, but there is no limitation on the operation. For example, when a virtual keyboard is provided by the wearable electronic device 101, a specified key on the virtual keyboard may be identified based on the tracking result of the user's hand. The operation corresponding to the identification and / or tracking result may be performed by the wearable electronic device 101 alone, for example, but this is exemplary, and may be based on the wearable electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., Figure 1perform the operation through cooperation between the external electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, and / or the server 108).

[0068] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 are used for 3DoF or 6DoF head tracking, hand detection, hand tracking, and / or spatial recognition, and may be global shutter (GS) cameras, but are not limited thereto. The camera modules may be implemented as rolling shutter (RS).

[0069] According to an embodiment, the infrared camera module 217 may include a time-of-flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera. For example, the IR camera module 217 may be used as at least a part of a sensor module (sensing module or lidar sensor) configured to detect the distance to an object. According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may further include a sensor module (e.g., a lidar sensor). For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and / or a photodiode. According to an embodiment, the IR camera module 217 may be used to determine the distance to an object (object), such as a TOF camera.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a face tracking camera module 225. The face tracking camera module 225 may be used to detect and track the user's facial expressions. For example, the face tracking camera module 225 may be exposed through an opening formed in the first housing 202.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a microphone module 226 (e.g., Figure 1 the input module 150). The microphone module 226 may convert sound into an electrical signal. The microphone module 226 may be used to obtain voice information. In an embodiment, the microphone module 226 may be exposed through an opening formed in the first housing 202.

[0072] According to an embodiment, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, the second housing 203 may be a part that contacts the user's face. In addition, the second housing 203 may be formed such that at least a part of the second housing 203 is bent to correspond to the user's forehead or cheekbone.

[0073] According to an embodiment, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, the second housing 203 may block external light from reaching the user's eyes by contacting the user's face. The second housing 203 may be referred to as a face cover or a cover housing. For example, the second housing 203 may be detachably coupled to the rear surface of the first housing 202.

[0074] According to an embodiment, at least one wearing member 204 may extend from one end of the first housing 202 and may be supported by or positioned at the user's body (e.g., the ear). According to an embodiment, at least one wearing member 204 may include a first wearing member 2041 supported by the user's left ear and a second wearing member 2042 supported by the user's right ear.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may further include at least one hinge structure 229. According to an embodiment, at least one wearing member 204 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 202 via at least one hinge structure 229. At least one hinge structure 229 may be disposed between the first housing 202 and at least one wearing member 204. In a state where the wearable electronic device 101 is not worn by the user, the user may carry or store the wearing member 204 by folding the wearing member 204 so as to partially overlap with the first housing 202.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 (e.g., the first housing 202) may further include an opening 2022 formed at a portion adjacent to the edge of the first housing 202.

[0077] According to an embodiment, a plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be respectively arranged adjacent to the edge region of the first housing. For example, a plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be arranged at the corners of the first housing 202 to ensure a wide FOV. According to an embodiment, a plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 through an opening (e.g., Figure 4 the opening 2022) formed at the corners of the first housing 202. According to an embodiment, a plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be disposed in the opening 2022 formed at a portion of the edge of the first housing 202 and exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 through the opening 2022.

[0078] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Figure 5 Embodiments of Figures 1 to 4 may be combined with embodiments of Figures 6 to 12 or embodiments of

[0080] Refer to Figure 5, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing 210, camera modules 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 225, a lens assembly 220, a display module 240, a battery 250, a circuit board 260, a microphone module 226, and / or a speaker module 227.

[0081] Figure 5 For the wearable electronic device 101, the housing 210, and / or the components of the camera modules 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 225 may be completely or partially the same as Figures 2 to 4 the components of the wearable electronic device 101, the housing 210, and / or the camera modules 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 225.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 of the wearable electronic device 101 may include a first housing 202 (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the first housing 202), a second housing 203 (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the second housing 203), at least one wearing member 204 (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the at least one wearing member 204), and / or at least one hinge structure 229 (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the at least one hinge structure 229).

[0083] According to an embodiment, the first housing 202 may include a front case 231, a rear case 233, a display support member 235, and / or a battery support member 237.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the appearance of the first housing 202 may be formed by combining the front case 231 and the rear case 233. Additionally, in a state where the front case 231 and the rear case 233 are combined with each other, the internal space of the first housing 202 may be a space formed between the front case 231 and the rear case 233. According to an embodiment, various electronic components may be arranged in the internal space of the first housing 202.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the front case 231 may be a housing provided in the direction of the user's face or the direction pointed by the wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 5 the +Y-axis direction) when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101.

[0086] According to an embodiment, a plurality of openings may be formed through the front case 231. A plurality of camera modules 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, and 217 may be arranged in the plurality of openings.

[0087] According to an embodiment, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, the rear case 233 may be a housing facing the user's face (e.g., facing Figure 5 in the -Y axis direction of the housing).

[0088] According to an embodiment, a pair of first through-hole portions 2331 may be formed through the rear housing 233, and the pair of first through-hole portions 2331 may accommodate a pair of lens barrels 223 of the lens assembly 220. In addition, a pair of second through-hole portions 2031 may be formed at portions corresponding to the pair of first through-hole portions 2331 of the rear housing 233 by passing through the second housing 203 coupled to the rear housing 233.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the display support member 235 may be disposed between the front housing 231 and the rear housing 233. The display support member 235 may be referred to as the display bracket 235. In addition, the display support member 235 may be disposed between the rear housing 233 and the battery support member 237.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the display support member 235 may support the display module 240 inside the first housing 202. For example, the display module 240 may be disposed on one surface of the display support member 235.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the battery support member 237 may be disposed between the front housing 231 and the rear housing 233. The battery support member 237 may be referred to as the battery bracket 237. In addition, the battery support member 237 may be disposed between the front housing 231 and the display support member 235.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the battery support member 237 may provide a space in which the battery 250 can be accommodated inside the first housing 202. For example, the battery 250 may be inserted into a groove formed in the battery support member 237.

[0093] According to an embodiment, at least one wearing member 204 may include a first wearing member 2041 worn on the user's left ear and a second wearing member 2042 worn on the user's right ear.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the first wearable member 2041 may include an outer cover 2041a and an inner cover 2041b, and the second wearable member 2042 may include an outer cover 2042a and an inner cover 2042b. For example, the inner covers 2041b and 2042b (as covers configured to face the user's body or be in direct contact with the user's body) may be made of a material having a low thermal conductivity (e.g., synthetic resin). For example, the outer covers 2041a and 2042a (as covers configured such that the user's body does not contact the cover, or covers facing outside the user's body) may include a material having at least partial thermal conductivity (e.g., a metal material), and may be coupled to the inner covers 2041b and 2042b while facing each other. In an embodiment, the speaker module 227 may be disposed in a space formed by coupling the outer covers 2041a and 2042a with the inner covers 2041b and 2042b.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the first wearable member 2041 and the second wearable member 2042 may be unfolded or folded respectively around the hinge structure 229. At least one hinge structure 229 may be respectively provided in the first wearable member 2041 and the second wearable member 2042.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the lens assembly 220 may include a pair of lens barrels 223, lenses 221 and 222, and a lens holder 224.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the pair of lens barrels 223 of the lens assembly 220 may be disposed in a pair of first through-hole portions 2331 of the rear case 233 and a pair of second through-hole portions 2031 of the second housing 203. In addition, the pair of lens barrels 223 may be fixed to the lens holder 224. Accordingly, the first lens 221 (e.g., Figure 3 the first lens 221) and the second lens 222 (e.g., Figure 3 the second lens 222) respectively disposed in the pair of lens barrels 223 may be arranged to face the user's eyes.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the lens holder 224 may be coupled to one surface (e.g., a surface facing Figure 5 the -Y axis direction) of the display support member 235.

[0099] According to an embodiment, the display module 240 (e.g., Figure 1The display module 160) can provide information as a visual image to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., the user's eyes) via the lens assembly 220. For example, the display module 240 may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital micromirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), an organic light-emitting diode (LCoS), a light-emitting diode on silicon (LEDoS), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or a micro light-emitting diode (micro-LED). Although not shown, when the display module 240 is formed of one of a liquid crystal display, a digital micromirror display, or a liquid crystal on silicon display, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a light source for emitting light to the screen display area of the display module 240. In an embodiment, when the display module 240 is capable of generating light by itself, for example, when the display module is formed of one of an organic light-emitting diode or a micro-LED, the wearable electronic device 101 can provide a good-quality virtual image to the user even without a separate light source. In an embodiment, if the display module 240 is implemented as an organic light-emitting diode or a micro-LED, a light source is not required, and thus the weight of the wearable electronic device 101 can be reduced.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the display module 240 may include a first display module 241 corresponding to the user's left eye and the first lens 221, and a second display module 242 corresponding to the user's right eye and the second lens 222.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the battery 250 (e.g., Figure 1 the battery 189) can supply power (or electricity) to the components of the wearable electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 250 may include a power management module (e.g., Figure 1 the power management module 188).

[0102] According to an embodiment, the battery 250 may include a first battery 251 and a second battery 252.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the first battery 251 and the second battery 252 may be electrically connected to the circuit board 260 via separate power transmission structures (e.g., conductive wires or FPCBs), respectively.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the circuit board 260 (e.g., PCB) may include components for driving the wearable electronic device 101. For example, the circuit board 260 may include at least one integrated circuit chip, and a processor (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120), a memory (e.g., Figure 1 the memory 130), a power management module (e.g., Figure 1 the power management module 188), or a communication module (e.g., Figure 1At least one of the communication modules 190) may be disposed on an integrated circuit chip. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 260 may be disposed inside the first housing 202. For example, the circuit board 260 may be disposed between the front case 231 and the battery support member 237.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the circuit board 260 may be connected to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and may transmit electrical signals to electronic components of the electronic device (e.g., camera modules 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 225, microphone module 226, speaker module 227, or display module 240) via the flexible printed circuit board. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 260 may include a circuit board having an interposer.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may further include a fan module 270. The fan module 270 may be disposed between the battery support member 237 and the circuit board 260. For example, the fan module 270 may generate an air flow inside the first housing 202. When the internal temperature of the first housing 202 is higher than a specified temperature, or when the temperature of the electronic components of the wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., battery 250 or circuit board 260) is higher than a specified temperature, the fan module 270 may generate an air flow to reduce the internal temperature of the first housing 202 or the temperature of the electronic components.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the face tracking camera module 225 may be disposed in an opening formed through the rear case 233.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the microphone module 226 (e.g., Figure 1 the input module 150) may be disposed in an opening formed through the rear case 233. The microphone module 226 may convert sound into an electrical signal. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may distinguish voice information and ambient noise based on voice information and / or additional information (e.g., low-frequency vibrations of the user's skin and bones) obtained via at least one microphone module 226. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may clearly identify the user's voice and perform a function of reducing ambient noise (e.g., noise reduction).

[0109] According to an embodiment, the speaker module 227 (e.g., Figure 1 the sound output module 155) may convert an electrical signal into sound. According to an embodiment, at least a part of the speaker module 227 may be disposed in the wearing member 204 of the housing 210. According to an embodiment, the speaker module 227 may be disposed inside at least one wearing member 204 so as to be adjacent to the user's ear.

[0110] The speaker module 227 may be provided in both the first wearable member 2041 and the second wearable member 2042, or the speaker module may be provided in any one of the wearable members.

[0111] Figure 6 is a rear view showing a front case and a plurality of camera modules according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0112] Figure 6 Embodiments of may be combined with Figures 1 to 5 embodiments of or Figures 7 to 12 embodiments of.

[0113] See Figure 6 , the wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 2 to 5 the wearable electronic device 101) may include a front case 231 (e.g., Figure 5 the front case 231) and / or a plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 (e.g., Figure 5 the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216).

[0114] Figure 6 Elements of the front case 231 and / or the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 of may be the same in whole or in part as Figure 5 elements of the front case 231 and / or the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 of.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be referred to as ultra-wide-angle cameras.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be arranged outside the front case 231 to ensure a wide FOV (e.g., Figure 2 the FOVs F1, F2, F3, and F4). For example, the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be arranged at a portion adjacent to the edge of the front case 231. Additionally, the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be arranged at the corners of the front case 231 such that each camera module ensures or captures the FOV of an area invisible to the user's eyes.

[0117] According to an embodiment, the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be arranged in an opening formed through the front case 231 (e.g., Figure 4 the opening 2022). Additionally, the plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be arranged to be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device 101 (or the outside of the front case 231) to ensure a wide FOV.

[0118] According to an embodiment, a plurality of camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 may be electrically connected to a circuit board (e.g., Figure 5 the circuit board 260) via a plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 271, 272, 273, and 274, respectively.

[0119] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a state before a front case and a camera module are coupled to each other according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] Figure 8 is a plan view showing a state before a front case and a camera module are coupled to each other according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0121] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a camera module, a camera support member, and a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0122] Fig.10 is a plan view showing a camera module and a camera support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] Figures 7 to 10 The embodiment of Figures 1 to 6 may be combined with the embodiment of Fig.11 and Fig.12 the embodiment of.

[0124] Referring to Figures 7 to 10 , a wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 2 to 6 the wearable electronic device 101) may include a front case 231, a camera module 310, a camera support member 320, and a flexible printed circuit board 330.

[0125] Figures 7 to 10 The elements of the front case 231 of Figure 5 and Figure 6 may be all or partially the same as the elements of the front case 231 of. Figures 7 to 10 The elements of the camera module 310 or the flexible printed circuit board 330 of Figure 6 may be all or partially the same as the elements of the camera modules 213, 214, 215, and 216 or the flexible printed circuit boards 271, 272, 273, and 274 of

[0126] Hereinafter, the camera module 310 and the flexible printed circuit board 330 described as an example of Figures 7 to 10 have a configuration corresponding to the positions of the camera module 214 and the flexible printed circuit board 272 of Figure 6 , but the description may be applied and understood in the same or similar manner as the camera modules 213, 215, and 216 and the flexible printed circuit boards 271, 273, and 274 of Figure 6 .

[0127] According to an embodiment, the front case 231 may include at least one opening 2022 (e.g., Figure 4 the opening 2022). At least one camera module 310 may be disposed in the at least one opening 2022.

[0128] According to an embodiment, at least one camera module 310 (e.g., an ultra-wide-angle camera) may be exposed to the outside (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the wearable electronic device via the opening 2022. For example, the camera lens (e.g., Fig. 9 the lens 315) of the camera module 310 may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the camera module 310 may be electrically connected to the circuit board (e.g., Figure 5 the circuit board 260) of the wearable electronic device via at least one flexible printed circuit board 330.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include at least one camera support member 320 for fixing the camera module 310. The camera support member 320 may be referred to as a camera bracket.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may fix the position of the camera module 310 to prevent the camera module 310 disposed in the opening 2022 of the front case 231 from detaching from the front case 231. For example, the camera support member may be coupled to the camera module 310 to prevent the camera module 310 disposed in the opening 2022 from detaching from the opening 2022 to the outside of the front case 231 (e.g., the outside of the wearable electronic device).

[0132] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may be coupled to the front case 231 via a coupling member 350 (e.g., a bolt, a rivet, an adhesive, a double-sided tape, a clip, or a pin).

[0133] Referring to Fig. 9 , the camera module 310 may include camera housings 311 and 312, at least one first groove 313, at least one protruding member 314, and a substrate 316. The camera housings 311 and 312 may be configured as a single camera housing. The single camera housing may include the first groove 313. The first groove 313 enables the camera housings 311 and / or 312 to be easily attached to the housing of the electronic device 101, e.g., attached to the front case 231. At the same time, installation space can be saved. Further advantages include that design shape limitations can be minimized, and the amount of interference of the camera module with the ultra-wide-angle view of the camera can also be minimized. Camera performance can be optimized by expanding the coverage through peripheral mounting. Additionally, a reduced mounting thickness can be achieved by eliminating the need for a bracket shape with a relatively large size.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the camera housings 311 and 312 may include a cylindrical housing 311 in which a camera lens 315 is disposed and a holding housing 312 coupled to one surface of a substrate 316.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the appearance of the camera module 310 may be formed by the combination of the cylindrical housing 311 and the holding housing 312.

[0136] According to an embodiment, at least one camera lens 315 may be disposed inside the cylindrical housing 311. The cylindrical housing 311 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the cylindrical housing 311 may be formed of a metal material and / or a non-metal material. According to an embodiment, the metal material cylindrical housing 311 may be coated with a non-metal material to prevent light from being diffusely reflected.

[0137] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the cylindrical housing 311 may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device through the opening 2022 of the front case 231, and thus, the camera lens 315 may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the camera lens 315 may be disposed inside the cylindrical housing 311. For example, the camera lens 315 may collect light reflected from an external object onto an image sensor (e.g., Fig.11 and Fig.12 the image sensor 318).

[0139] According to an embodiment, the camera lens 315 may be provided as a single lens or may be provided by stacking a plurality of lenses. As an example, the camera lens 315 may be formed of glass, quartz, or synthetic resin, but is not limited thereto and may be formed of various materials.

[0140] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the cylindrical housing 311 may be received in the holding housing 312. For example, the cylindrical housing 311 may be coupled to the holding housing 312.

[0141] According to an embodiment, a filter (e.g., Fig.11 and Fig.12 the filter 317) and an image sensor (e.g., Fig.11 and Fig.12The image sensor 318) may be disposed inside the holding case 312. The filter may include an infrared filter (IR filter) that filters the light collected through the camera lens 315 into wavelengths in a desired region band. For example, the filter may be configured to block wavelength bands in the infrared region that are noise in image processing and allow only light in the visible region to reach the image sensor. The image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the substrate 316. The image sensor may convert the light incident through the camera lens 315 into an electrical signal. The image sensor may include any one of a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) and a charge-coupled device (CCD), but is not limited thereto, and may be provided in various ways. The image sensor may be disposed on the same optical axis as the optical axis of the camera lens 315.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the substrate 316 (e.g., PCB) may be coupled to the lower end of the holding case 312. The substrate 316 may be electrically connected to a circuit board (e.g., Figure 5 circuit board 260) via a flexible printed circuit board 330.

[0143] According to an embodiment, at least one first groove 313 may be a recess formed on at least a part of the outer circumferential surface of the camera cases 311 and 312. The first groove 313 may be annular or ring-shaped and surround the entire circumference of the camera case 311 and / or the camera case 312. For example, the first groove 313 may be defined as a gap formed in the coupling structure of the cylindrical case 311 and the holding case 312. According to an embodiment, the cylindrical case 311 may include a first diameter part having a relatively large diameter and a second diameter part having a relatively small diameter. The second diameter part of the cylindrical case 311 may be the part inserted into the holding case 312. The cylindrical case may be defined such that at least a part of the second diameter part of the cylindrical case 311 is inserted into the holding case 312 and the remaining part of the second diameter part of the cylindrical case 311 is not inserted into the holding case 312 to form the first groove 313.

[0144] According to an embodiment, at least one protruding member 314 may be disposed on at least a part of the at least one first groove 313. For example, the at least one protruding member 314 may be defined as a part protruding from the at least one first groove 313. According to an embodiment, the at least one protruding member 314 may be formed of a synthetic resin material (e.g., a molding material), but is not limited thereto.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board 330 may be electrically connected to the substrate 316. Additionally, the flexible printed circuit board 330 may include a connector 331 configured to connect to a circuit board of a wearable electronic device (e.g., Figure 5 circuit board 260).

[0146] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may include a main body portion 321, 322, and 323, at least one second groove 324, or a coupling portion 325.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the main body portion 321, 322, and 323 may cover at least a portion of the camera module 310. For example, the main body portion 321, 322, and 323 may be formed in a "U" shape to surround at least a portion of the side surface of the camera module 310. For example, if the camera housing 312 has a cubic base shape, the main body portion 321, 322, and 323 may substantially cover three sides of the camera housing 312, or if the camera housing 312 has a cylindrical base shape, the main body portion 321, 322, and 323 may substantially cover approximately 270° of the circumference of the camera housing 312. In this way, the camera housing 312 may be firmly held while an opening for inserting the camera housing 312 may be retained. Additionally, the main body portion 321, 322, and 323 may be defined to have a recessed structure that can accommodate at least a portion of the camera module 310.

[0148] According to an embodiment, the main body portion 321, 322, and 323 may include a first sidewall 321, a second sidewall 322 extending from one end of the first sidewall 321, and a third sidewall 323 extending from the other end of the first sidewall 321 in the same direction as the second sidewall 322.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the second sidewall 322 and the third sidewall 323 may be arranged parallel to each other.

[0150] According to an embodiment, the first sidewall 321, the second sidewall 322, and the third sidewall 323 may be arranged to be similar to a "U" shape. According to an embodiment, the first sidewall 321, the second sidewall 322, and the third sidewall 323 may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the camera housings 311 and 312 of the camera module 310.

[0151] According to an embodiment, the first sidewall 321 may include a first protruding portion 3211 that protrudes further toward the camera module 310 than other portions of the first sidewall 321. For example, the first sidewall 321 may be defined by the first protruding portion 3211 to have a stepped structure. According to an embodiment, the second sidewall 322 may include a second protruding portion 3221 that protrudes further toward the third sidewall 323 than other portions of the second sidewall 322. For example, the second sidewall 322 may be defined by the second protruding portion 3221 to have a stepped structure. Additionally, the third sidewall 323 may include a third protruding portion 3231 that protrudes further toward the second sidewall 322 than other portions of the third sidewall 323. For example, the third sidewall 323 may be defined by the third protruding portion 3231 to have a stepped structure. The protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231 may be formed continuously or in segments along the lengths of the sidewalls 321, 322, and 323, respectively.

[0152] According to an embodiment, in a state (or coupled state) where the camera module 310 and the camera support member 320 are assembled to each other, the protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231 may be inserted into a first groove 313 of the camera module 310. According to an embodiment, the protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231 may provide a fixing structure for the camera module 310 to prevent the camera module 310 from detaching to the outside through the opening 2022. Each of the protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231 may be disposed at or near an edge of the main body portions 321, 322, and 323 that is positioned on an outer surface of the electronic device 101. Each of the protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231 may be disposed at or near an edge of the main body portions 321, 322, and 323 that is closer to the holding housing 312 of the camera module 310 than the cylindrical housing 311 of the camera module 310.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may include at least one second groove 324 into which a protruding member 314 of the camera module 310 is configured to be inserted. The second groove 324 may be a portion formed to be recessed in at least a part of the third protruding portion 3231.

[0154] According to an embodiment, in a state where the camera module 310 and the camera support member 320 are assembled with each other (or in a coupled state), the protruding member 314 may be disposed on the second groove 324. The protruding member 314 and the second groove 324 may form an engaging structure. Even when an external impact is applied to the wearable electronic device, due to the engaging structure of the protruding member 314 and the second groove 324, the camera module 310 does not rotate on the camera support member 320. Accordingly, the camera module 310 does not rotate with respect to the optical axis of the camera lens 315, and thus, detachment of the connector 331 of the flexible printed circuit board 330 connected to the camera module 310 from the circuit board (e.g., Figure 5 the circuit board 260) can be prevented.

[0155] The number and positions of the protruding member 314 and the second groove 324 may be variously modified. For example, there may be a second protruding member, a third protruding member, and a fourth protruding member. Accordingly, there may be a third groove, a fourth groove, and a fifth groove. In other words, the camera support member may include, for example, two, three, or four (second) grooves, and the camera module 310 (or the first groove 313) may include, for example, two, three, or four protruding members.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may further include a coupling part 325. According to an embodiment, the coupling part 325 may be a part extending from the first sidewall 321. The coupling part 325 may include a coupling hole 3251, and a coupling member 350 (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8 the coupling member 350) is disposed to pass through the coupling hole 3251. The camera support member 320 may be fixed to the front case 231 by the coupling member 350 passing through the coupling hole 3251 (or the coupling part 325).

[0157] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may be configured to have a shape with an open side due to the coupling structure of the first sidewall 321, the second sidewall 322, and the third sidewall 323.

[0158] Referring to Fig.10 , the camera module 310 may be slid to the open portion of the camera support member 320 at a position on one side of the camera support member 320 to be assembled to the camera support member 320. The protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231 may be inserted into the first groove 313 of the camera module 310. In addition, the protruding member 314 may be inserted into the second groove 324 of the camera support member 320.

[0159] Fig.11 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device taken along line A-A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 the line A-A

[0160] Fig.12 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device taken along line A-A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4

[0161] Fig.11 and Fig.12 embodiments of may be combined with Figures 1 to 10 embodiments of.

[0162] Referring to Fig.11 and Fig.12 , a wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 2 to 5 wearable electronic device 101) may include a front case 231, a battery support member 237, a first battery 251, a camera module 310, and a camera support member 320.

[0163] Fig.11 and Fig.12 elements of the front case 231, the battery support member 237, or the first battery 251 of may be the same as all or part of the elements of Figure 5 the front case 231, the battery support member 237, or the first battery 251 of. Fig.11 and Fig.12 elements of the camera module 310 or the camera support member 320 of may be the same as all or part of the elements of Figures 7 to 10 the camera module 310 or the camera support member 320 of.

[0164] According to an embodiment, the front case 231 may include a cover case 2311 and an inner case 2312. For example, the inner case 2312 may be formed of a metal material to improve the rigidity of the front case 231. In addition, the cover case 2311 may be coupled to the inner case 2312. For example, the cover case 2311 may form the exterior of the front case 231. The cover case 2311 may be formed of a non-metal material to reduce the weight of the front case 231.

[0165] According to an embodiment, the camera module 310 may be disposed in an opening (e.g., Figure 7 opening 2022) of the front case 231. According to an embodiment, a lens (e.g., Fig. 9 lens 315) and a cylindrical housing (e.g., Fig. 9 cylindrical housing 311) of the camera module 310 may be disposed in the opening, and thus, the camera module 310 may ensure a wide FOV (e.g., Figure 2 FOV F1, F2, F3, F4).

[0166] According to an embodiment, protruding portions 3221 and 3231 of the camera support member 320 (e.g., Fig. 9 and Fig.10The protruding portions 3211, 3221, and 3231) can be inserted into the first groove 313 of the camera module 310 (e.g., Fig. 9 in the first groove 313).

[0167] According to an embodiment, the camera module 310 may further include a filter 317 (e.g., an IR filter) and an image sensor 318 disposed inside the holding case (e.g., Fig. 9 the holding case 312). The image sensor 318 may be disposed on the substrate 316.

[0168] According to an embodiment, the camera support member 320 may include a first side wall (e.g., Fig. 9 and Fig.10 the first side wall 321), a second side wall 322 (e.g., Fig. 9 and Fig.10 the second side wall 322), and a third side wall 323 (e.g., Fig. 9 and Fig.10 the third side wall 323). The camera support member 320 may be fixed to the front case 231. One or a part of the first side wall 321, the second side wall 322, and the third side wall 323 may be omitted.

[0169] According to an embodiment, the camera module 310 may be fixed to the camera support member 320 to prevent the camera module 310 from detaching from the front case 231. For example, the protruding portions 3221 and 3231 may be inserted into the first groove 313 to prevent the camera module 310 from detaching.

[0170] For example, if the camera support member is not provided, a flange shape may be applied to the camera module to prevent the camera module from detaching. To form the flange shape and the engaging structure of the camera module, it may be necessary to dig out a portion in the front case that is as large as the flange shape. Therefore, the dug-out portion may be applied to at least a part of the front case, and thus the rigidity of the front case may be reduced.

[0171] The camera module 310 of the present disclosure may be fixed to the front case 231 via the camera support member 320 to fix the position of the camera module 310. In addition, the camera module 310 can be prevented from detaching without a dug-out portion in the front case 231. Therefore, compared with the case where the front case has a dug-out portion, the rigidity of the front case 231 can be relatively improved.

[0172] Referring to Fig.12 , the wearable electronic device 101 may further include a buffer member 340. The buffer member 340 may be disposed between the substrate 316 of the camera module 310 and the battery support member 237. The buffer member 340 may be formed of at least one of a sponge material or a rubber material.

[0173] When an external impact is applied to the wearable electronic device 101, the buffer member 340 can prevent the camera module 310 from sliding forward inside the front case 231. In addition, the buffer member 340 can absorb the external impact to reduce the external impact applied to the first battery 251.

[0174] Wearable electronic devices such as head-mounted devices are becoming increasingly smaller and lighter to improve user portability and convenience. In addition, in wearable electronic devices, multiple camera modules can be provided to capture areas that are not visible to the user.

[0175] Generally, the camera module can be arranged to be exposed outside the housing of the wearable electronic device to ensure a wide FOV. However, in order to prevent the camera module from detaching, a flange structure can be applied to the camera module, and a dug-out portion can be formed in the housing to form a flange structure and an engagement structure. If at least a part of the housing is dug out to provide an engagement structure for the camera module, the rigidity of the housing will be reduced.

[0176] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device capable of preventing and / or reducing the detachment of the camera module and improving the rigidity of the housing can be provided.

[0177] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above problems, and can be identified in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0178] The wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent and / or reduce the detachment of the camera module via the coupling structure of the camera support member and the camera module.

[0179] In the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera module can be exposed outside the housing to ensure a wide field of view (FOV).

[0180] The effects that can be obtained by the present disclosure are not limited to the above effects, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains according to the following description.

[0181] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing 202 or 210, a display module 240, a battery 250, a camera module 310 or a camera support member 320. The housing may include an opening 2022. The display module 240 may be disposed in the housing. The display module 240 may be configured to output a visual image. The battery may be disposed in the housing. The camera module 310 may be disposed in the opening. The camera module may include a first groove 313. The first groove may be formed to be recessed in at least a part of a side surface of the camera module. The camera support member may be configured to fix the camera module to the housing. The camera support member may include a main body portion 321, 322, and 323, or at least one protruding portion 3211, 3221, and 3231. The main body portion is formed to surround at least a part of the camera module. At least one protruding portion may protrude from at least a part of the main body portion to be inserted into the first groove.

[0182] According to an embodiment, the camera support member may further include a second groove 324. The second groove may be formed to be recessed in at least one protruding portion. The camera module may further include a protruding member 314. The protruding member may be formed to protrude from the first groove and be configured to be inserted into the second groove.

[0183] According to an embodiment, the opening may be formed at a portion adjacent to an edge of the housing.

[0184] According to an embodiment, the opening may be formed at a portion adjacent to a corner of the housing.

[0185] According to an embodiment, the main body portion may include a first sidewall 321, a second sidewall 322, or a third sidewall 323. The second sidewall may extend from one end of the first sidewall. The third sidewall 323 may extend from the other end of the first sidewall. The third sidewall may be disposed parallel to the second sidewall.

[0186] According to an embodiment, at least one protruding portion may be formed to protrude from at least one of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the third sidewall toward the camera module.

[0187] According to an embodiment, at least one protruding portion may include a first protruding portion 3211, a second protruding portion 3221, or a third protruding portion 3231. The first protruding portion may be formed on the first sidewall. The second protruding portion 3221 may be formed on the second sidewall. The third protruding portion 3231 may be formed on the third sidewall.

[0188] According to an embodiment, the camera support member may further include a coupling portion 325. The coupling portion may extend from the first sidewall. The coupling portion may be fixed to the housing.

[0189] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a circuit board 260 or a flexible printed circuit board 330. The circuit board 260 may be disposed in the housing. The flexible printed circuit board may be configured to electrically connect the circuit board and the camera module.

[0190] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a battery support member 237. The battery support member may be disposed in the housing and accommodate a battery.

[0191] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a buffer member 340. The buffer member may be disposed between the camera module and the battery support member.

[0192] According to an embodiment, the buffer member may be formed of at least one of a rubber material or a sponge material.

[0193] According to an embodiment, the display module may include a first display module 241 or a second display module 242. The first display module may be disposed to correspond to the user's left eye. The second display module 242 may be disposed to correspond to the user's right eye.

[0194] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include at least one wearing member 204. The at least one wearing member may be configured to be coupled to the housing.

[0195] According to an embodiment, the lens 315 of the camera module may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device through an opening.

[0196] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing 202 or 210, at least one wearing member 204, a display module 240, a battery 250, a camera module 310 or a camera support member 320. The housing may include an opening 2022. The opening may be formed at a portion adjacent to the edge of the housing. The at least one wearing member may be foldably connected to the housing. The display module may be disposed in the housing. The display module may be configured to output a visual image. The battery may be disposed in the housing. The camera module may be disposed in the opening. The camera module may include a first groove 313. The first groove may be formed to be recessed in at least a portion of the side surface of the camera module. The camera support member may be configured to fix the camera module to the housing. The camera support member may include a main body portion 321, 322 and 323, or at least one protruding portion 32211, 3221 and 3231. The main body portion may be formed to surround at least a portion of the camera module. The at least one protruding portion 3211, 3221 and 3231 may protrude from at least a portion of the main body portion to be inserted into the first groove.

[0197] According to an embodiment, the camera module may include a camera lens 315, camera housings 311 and 312, a substrate 316, a filter 317, or an image sensor 318. The camera housing may accommodate the camera lens. The camera housing may include a first groove. The substrate may be coupled to the camera housing. The filter may be disposed in the camera housing. The image sensor 318 may be disposed on the substrate and in the camera housing.

[0198] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a circuit board 260 or a flexible printed circuit board 330. The circuit board may be disposed in the housing. The flexible printed circuit board 330 may be configured to electrically connect the substrate of the camera module and the circuit board.

[0199] According to an embodiment, the body portion may include a first sidewall 321, a second sidewall 322, or a third sidewall 323. The second sidewall 322 may extend from one end of the first sidewall. The third sidewall 323 may extend from the other end of the first sidewall. The third sidewall may be disposed parallel to the second sidewall. At least one protruding portion may include a first protruding portion 3211, a second protruding portion 3221, or a third protruding portion 3231. The first protruding portion may be formed on the first sidewall. The second protruding portion may be formed on the second sidewall. The third protruding portion may be formed on the third sidewall.

[0200] According to an embodiment, the camera support member may further include a second groove. The second groove may be formed to be recessed in at least one protruding portion. The camera module may further include a protruding member 314. The protruding member 314 may be formed to protrude from the first groove. The protruding member may be configured to be inserted into the second groove.

[0201] According to an embodiment, at least one protruding portion may include a first protruding portion 3211 formed on the first sidewall.

[0202] According to an embodiment, at least one protruding portion may include a second protruding portion 3221 formed on the second sidewall.

[0203] According to an embodiment, at least one protruding portion may include a third protruding portion 3231 formed on the third sidewall.

[0204] In the detailed description of the present disclosure, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device (101), the wearable electronic device comprising: a housing (202, 210), the housing including an opening (2022); a display module (240), the display module being disposed in the housing and configured to output a visual image; a battery (250), the battery being disposed in the housing; a camera module (310), the camera module (310) being disposed in the opening and including a first groove (313), the first groove (313) being formed to be recessed on at least a part of a side surface of the camera module; and a camera support member (320), the camera support member being configured to fix the camera module to the housing, wherein the camera support member includes: a main body portion (321, 322 and 323), the main body portion being formed to surround at least a part of the camera module; and at least one protruding portion (3211, 3221 and 3231), the at least one protruding portion protruding from at least a part of the main body portion to be inserted into the first groove.

2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the camera support member further includes a second groove (324), the second groove being formed to be recessed on the at least one protruding portion, and wherein the camera module further includes a protruding member 314, the protruding member 314 being formed to protrude from the first groove and configured to be inserted into the second groove.

3. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the opening is formed at a portion adjacent to an edge of the housing.

4. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the opening is formed at a portion adjacent to a corner of the housing.

5. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body portion includes: a first side wall (321); a second side wall (322), the second side wall extending from one end of the first side wall; and a third side wall (323), the third side wall extending from the other end of the first side wall and being disposed parallel to the second side wall.

6. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the at least one protruding portion is formed to protrude from at least one of the first side wall, the second side wall and the third side wall toward the camera module.

7. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one protruding portion includes: a first protruding portion (3211) formed on the first side wall; a second protruding portion (3221) formed on the second side wall; and a third protruding portion (3231) formed on the third side wall.

8. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the camera support member further includes a coupling portion (325), the coupling portion extending from the first side wall and being fixed to the housing.

9. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the wearable electronic device further includes a buffer member (340) disposed between the camera module and the battery support member.

10. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, the buffer member is formed of at least one of a rubber material or a sponge material.

11. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, a lens (315) of the camera module is exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device through the opening.

12. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, the opening (2022) is formed at a portion adjacent to an edge of the housing; and wherein the wearable electronic device further includes at least one wearing member (204) foldably connected to the housing.

13. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, the camera module includes: a camera lens (315); camera housings (311 and 312) that accommodate the camera lens and include the first groove formed on the camera housings; a substrate (316) bonded to the camera housings; a filter (317) disposed in the camera housings; and an image sensor (318) disposed on the substrate and disposed in the camera housings.

14. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, the wearable electronic device further includes: a circuit board (260) disposed in the housing; and a flexible printed circuit board (330) configured to electrically connect the substrate of the camera module and the circuit board.

15. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, the main body portion includes: a first side wall (321); a second side wall (322) extending from one end of the first side wall; and a third side wall (323) extending from the other end of the first side wall and disposed parallel to the second side wall, and wherein the at least one protruding portion includes: a first protruding portion (3211) formed on the first side wall; a second protruding portion (3221) formed on the second side wall; and a third protruding portion (3231) formed on the third side wall.

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