Wearable electronic device

Abstract

A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed herein may include: a lens frame formed to accommodate a display member; a pair of wearable members connected to respective ends of the lens frame; at least one seat region; and at least one support structure connected to the seat region. The pair of wearable members may each include a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite the first surface. A seat region may be formed on a portion of the first surface. The support structure may include a pad and a drive assembly disposed between the seat region and the pad. The support structure may include: a support surface facing the seat region; a fixed end rotatably connected to a portion of the seat region; and the movable end is positioned on one side opposite to the fixed end. The drive assembly may be configured to move the moving end relative to the seat region in a first axis direction. When the drive assembly operates, at least a portion of the pad may rotate relative to the seat region, and a pad angle between the pad and the seat region may vary.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable electronic device including a support structure. Background Art

[0002] Portable electronic devices (such as electronic schedulers, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, or tablet PCs) are generally equipped with a display member and a battery, and are formed in a rod shape, a clamshell shape, or a slidable shape by the shape of the display member or the battery. Since display members and batteries are now made smaller and have enhanced performance, wearable electronic devices that can be placed on a user's wrist, head, or other body part are commercially available. Wearable electronic devices can be worn directly on the human body, presenting better portability and user-friendliness.

[0003] Wearable electronic devices may include electronic devices wearable on a user's face, such as a head-mounted device (HMD). Head-mounted devices can be effectively used to implement virtual reality or augmented reality. For example, a wearable electronic device can stereoscopically provide an image of a virtual space in a game played on a television or computer monitor, and can implement virtual reality by blocking real-world images. Other types of wearable electronic devices can implement virtual images while providing an environment in which real-world images of the space where the user actually stays can be visually perceived, thereby providing augmented reality to provide various visual information to the user.

[0004] To assist in understanding the present disclosure, the above information may be provided as background. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable to the background art related to the present disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Problem-Solving Solution

[0006] A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a lens frame formed to accommodate a display member; a pair of wearing members respectively connected to two opposite ends of the lens frame; at least one seat region; and at least one support structure connected to the seat region. Each of the pair of wearing members may include a first surface and a second surface facing a direction opposite to the first surface. The seat region may be formed on a part of the first surface of the pair of wearing members. The support structure may include a pad and a driving assembly at least partially disposed between the seat region and the pad. The support structure may include a support surface facing the seat region, a fixed end rotatably connected to a part of the seat region, and a movable end positioned opposite to the fixed end. The driving assembly may be configured to move the movable end relative to the seat end in a first axis direction. When the driving assembly operates, at least a part of the pad may rotate relative to the seat region, and a pad angle between the pad and the seat region may be changed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The foregoing and other aspects, configurations, and / or advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0009] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0012] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a wearing member and a pad according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 6 is a side view showing a wearing member and a support structure in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 7 is a side view showing a wearing member and a support structure in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 8 is a view showing a part of a support structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 9 is a view showing a part of a driving assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 10 is a view showing a wearing member and a support structure in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 11 is a view showing a wearing member and a support structure in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 12 is a plan view showing a wearable electronic device and a wearer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 13 is a plan view showing a wearable electronic device and a wearer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 14is a process flowchart showing a method for adjusting a pad angle of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0022] Figure 15 is a process flowchart showing a method for adjusting a pad angle of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] In all the drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same parts, components, and / or structures. Detailed Description

[0024] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Referring to Figure 1 , the electronic device (or wearable electronic device) in the network environment 100 may communicate with an external electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with an external electronic device 104 or a server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the external 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 end 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In an embodiment, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection end 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, some of the above components (e.g., the sensor module 176, the camera module 180, or the antenna module 197) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., the display module 160).

[0026] The processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware component or a software component) connected to the processor 120 of the electronic device 101, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resulting 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 of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121 or to be dedicated to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121.

[0027] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (instead of the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the 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. An artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. 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 of them, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

[0028] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134.

[0029] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or an application 146.

[0030] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). 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).

[0031] The sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing a record. The receiver may be used for receiving an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as a part of the speaker.

[0032] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., to 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 configured to detect a touch or a second sensor module configured to measure an intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0033] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal and 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 a headset of an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0034] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or an environmental state outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a state of a user), and then generate an electrical signal or a 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 illuminance sensor.

[0035] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (e.g., the external 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.

[0036] The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headset connector).

[0037] The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0038] The camera module 180 may capture a still image or a moving image. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0039] 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 at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0040] The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0041] 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., the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the 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 of the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)), and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). Each of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device 104 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, 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 local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or these various types of communication modules may be implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 may identify or 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.

[0042] The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., New Radio (NR) access technology). The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transfer rates. The wireless communication module 192 may 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 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., the second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for achieving eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), a loss coverage for achieving mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for achieving URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 1 ms or less).

[0043] The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include one antenna, and the one antenna includes a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed 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 antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme to be 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. Subsequently, a signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may also be formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0044] According to an embodiment, 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, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a 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.

[0045] At least some of the above components may be interconnected 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.

[0046] According to an embodiment, instructions or data may be transmitted 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 external electronic device 102 or the external 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 of the operations running on the electronic device 101 may be run on 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 is supposed to automatically execute a function or service or is supposed to execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request one or more of the external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of running the function or service, or in addition to running the function or service, the electronic device 101 may also request one or more of the external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service. One or more of the external electronic devices that receive the request may execute the requested at least part of the function or service, or execute additional functions or additional services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a reply to the request with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

[0047] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 The configuration of the wearable electronic device 101 may be the same as or partially the same as Figure 1 the configuration of the electronic device 101.

[0048] Refer to Figure 2, the wearable electronic device 101 may include an electronic device of a type (e.g., glasses type) that can be worn on a user's body (e.g., head). For example, the user can visually recognize the surrounding things or environment while wearing the wearable electronic device 101. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a head-mounted device (HMD) or smart glasses capable of directly providing an image in front of the user's eyes.

[0049] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a housing forming the outside of the wearable electronic device 101. The housing 210 may provide a space in which components of the wearable electronic device 101 can be disposed. For example, the housing 210 may include a lens frame 202 and at least one wearing member 203.

[0050] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a display member 201 disposed in the housing 210 and capable of outputting a visual image. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may include at least one display member 201 capable of providing visual information (or an image) to the user. For example, the display member 201 may include a module equipped with a lens, a display, a waveguide, and / or a touch circuit. According to an embodiment, the display member 201 may be transparent or translucent. According to an embodiment, the display member 201 may include a translucent glass or window member, and the light transmittance of the translucent glass or window member may be adjusted as the coloring concentration is adjusted.

[0051] According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may accommodate at least a part of the display member 201. For example, the lens frame 202 may surround at least a part of the display member 201. According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may position at least one of the display members 201 to correspond to the user's eyes. According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include a rim of a normal glasses structure. According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include at least one closed loop surrounding the display member 201. According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include a first end 202c and a second end 202d disposed opposite to the first end 202c. The first end 202c may be disposed adjacent to the first wearing member 203a, and the second end 202d may be disposed adjacent to the second wearing member 203b.

[0052] According to an embodiment, the wearing member 203 may extend from the lens frame 202. For example, the wearing member 203 may extend from an end of the lens frame 202 and, together with the lens frame 202, may be supported and / or positioned on a part of the user's body (e.g., the ear). According to an embodiment, the wearing member 203 may be rotatably coupled to the lens frame 202 via a hinge structure 229. According to an embodiment, the wearing member 203 may include a first surface 231c configured to face the user's body and a second surface 231d opposite to the first surface 231c. According to an embodiment (not shown), at least a part of the wearing member 203 may be formed of a flexible material (e.g., rubber). For example, at least a part of the wearing member 203 may be formed in a band shape around at least a part of the user's body (e.g., the ear).

[0053] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a hinge structure 229 configured to fold the wearing member 203 on the lens frame 202. The hinge structure 229 may be disposed between the lens frame 202 and the wearing member 203. When the user does not wear the wearable electronic device 101, the user may fold the wearing member 203 on the lens frame 202 to carry or store the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the hinge structure 229 may include a first hinge structure 229a connecting to a part (e.g., a first end 202c) of the lens frame 202 and a first wearing member 203a and a second hinge structure 229b connecting to a part (e.g., a second end 202d) of the lens frame 202 and a second wearing member 203b.

[0054] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 The configurations of the display member 201, the lens frame 202, the wearing member 203, and the hinge structure 229 of Figure 2 may be completely or partially the same as the configurations of the display member 201, the lens frame 202, the wearing member 203, and the hinge structure 229 of

[0056] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 the wearable electronic device 101 may include a display member 201, a lens frame 202, a wearing member 203, a hinge structure 229, at least one circuit board 241, at least one battery 243, at least one power transmission structure 246, a camera module 250, and / or a sensor module (not shown).

[0057] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may use a camera module 250 (e.g., Figure 1 's camera module 180) to obtain and / or identify a visual image of an object or environment in the direction the wearable electronic device 101 is facing (e.g., the -Y direction) or in the direction of the user's gaze, and may receive information about the object or environment from an external electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 's first network 198 or second network 199). For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may provide the received object-related information or environment-related information to the user in the form of audio or visual. The wearable electronic device 101 may use a display module (e.g., Figure 1 's display module 160) to provide the received object-related information or environment-related information to the user in a visual form through a display member 201. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may implement the object-related information or environment-related information in a visual form and combine the object-related information or environment-related information with an actual image of the user's surrounding environment to implement augmented reality (AR). Figure 1 's server 108) via a network (e.g., Figure 1 's display module 160) to provide the received object-related information or environment-related information to the user in a visual form through a display member 201. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may implement the object-related information or environment-related information in a visual form and combine the object-related information or environment-related information with an actual image of the user's surrounding environment to implement augmented reality (AR).

[0058] According to an embodiment, a pair of display members 201 may be provided and arranged to correspond to the user's left and right eyes respectively, where the wearable electronic device 101 is worn on the user's body. For example, the display member 201 may include a first display member 201a and a second display member 201b arranged to be spaced apart from the first display member 201a. The first display member 201a may be arranged to correspond to the user's right eye, and the second display member 201b may be arranged to correspond to the user's left eye.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the display member 201 may include a first surface F1 facing the direction of external light incidence (e.g., the -y direction) and a second surface F2 facing the direction opposite to the first surface F1 (e.g., the +y direction). When the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, at least part of the light or image passing through the first surface F1 may be incident on the user's left and / or right eyes through the second surface F2 of the display member 201, and the second surface F2 of the display member 201 is arranged to face the user's left and / or right eyes.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the lens frame 202 may include at least two or more frames. For example, the lens frame 202 may include a first frame 202a and a second frame 202b. According to an embodiment, when the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, the first frame 202a may be a frame of a portion facing the user's face, and the second frame 202b may include a portion of the lens frame 202 that is spaced apart from the first frame 202a in the gazing direction (e.g., the -Y direction) of the user's gaze.

[0061] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a light output module 211 configured to provide an image and / or video to the user. For example, the light output module 211 may include a display panel (not shown) capable of outputting an image and a lens (not shown) corresponding to the user's eyes and guiding the image to the display member 201. For example, the user may obtain an image output from the display panel (not shown) of the light output module 211 through the lens of the light output module 211. According to an embodiment, the light output module 211 may include a device configured to display various information. For example, the light output module 211 may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital micromirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), or a micro light emitting diode (micro-LED). According to an embodiment, when the light output module 211 and / or the display member 201 includes one of a liquid crystal display device, a digital micromirror display device, or a liquid crystal on silicon display device, the wearable electronic device 101 may include the light output module 211 and / or a light source that emits light to the display area of the display member 201. According to an embodiment, when the light output module 211 and / or the display member 201 includes an organic light emitting diode or a micro-LED, the wearable electronic device 101 may provide a virtual image to the user without a separate light source.

[0062] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the light output module 211 may be disposed in the housing 210. For example, the light output module 211 may be connected to the display member 201 and may provide an image to the user through the display member 201. For example, an image output from the light output module 211 may be incident on the display member 201 through an input optical component (not shown) positioned at an end of the display member 201 and radiated to the user's eyes through a waveguide (not shown) and an output optical component (not shown) positioned in at least a portion of the display member 201.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a circuit board 241 (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB), a printed board assembly (PBA), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)), which houses components for driving the wearable electronic device 101. For example, the circuit board 241 may include at least one integrated circuit chip, and a processor (not shown) (e.g., Figure 1 processor 120), a memory (not shown) (e.g., Figure 1 memory 130), a power management module (not shown) (e.g., Figure 1 power management module 188), or a communication module (e.g., Figure 1 communication module 190) may be provided in the integrated circuit chip. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be disposed in the wearing member 203 of the housing 210. For example, the circuit board 241 may include a first circuit board 241a disposed in the first wearing member 203a and a second circuit board 241b disposed in the second wearing member 203b. According to an embodiment, the communication module (e.g., Figure 1 communication module 190) may be mounted on the first circuit board 241a positioned in the first wearing member 203a, and the processor (e.g., Figure 1 processor 120) may be mounted on the second circuit board 241b positioned in the second wearing member 203b. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be electrically connected to the battery 243 (e.g., Figure 1 battery 189) through a power transmission structure 246. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 241 may include an inserter board.

[0064] According to an embodiment, the battery 243 may be connected to components of the wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., the light output module 211, the circuit board 241, and the speaker module 245, the microphone module 247, and / or the camera module 250), and may supply power to the components of the wearable electronic device 101.

[0065] According to an embodiment, at least a part of the battery 243 may be disposed in the wearing member 203. According to an embodiment, the battery 243 may include a first battery 243a disposed in the first wearing member 203a and a second battery 243b disposed in the second wearing member 203b. According to an embodiment, the battery 243 may be disposed adjacent to the ends 203c and 203d of the wearing member 203.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the speaker module 245 (e.g., Figure 1The audio module 170 or the sound output module 155) may convert an electrical signal into sound. At least a part of the speaker module 245 may be disposed in the wearing member 203 of the housing 210. According to an embodiment, the speaker module 245 may be located in the wearing member 203 to correspond to the user's ear. According to an embodiment (e.g., Figure 3 ), the speaker module 245 may be disposed beside the circuit board 241. For example, the speaker module 245 may be disposed between the circuit board 241 and the battery 243. According to an embodiment (not shown), the speaker module 245 may be disposed on the circuit board 241. For example, the speaker module 245 may be disposed between the circuit board 241 and the inner housing (e.g., Figure 4 the inner housing 231).

[0067] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a power transmission structure 246 configured to transmit power from the battery 243 to an electronic component (e.g., the light output module 211) of the wearable electronic device 101. For example, the power transmission structure 246 may be electrically connected to the battery 243 and / or the circuit board 241, and the circuit board 241 may transmit the power received through the power transmission structure 246 to the light output module 211. According to an embodiment, the power transmission structure 246 may include a component capable of transmitting power. For example, the power transmission structure 246 may include a flexible printed circuit board or wiring. For example, the wiring may include a plurality of cables (not shown). In an embodiment, various changes may be made to the shape of the power transmission structure 246 in consideration of the number and / or type of the cables.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the microphone module 247 (e.g., Figure 1 the input module 150 and / or the audio module 170) may convert sound into an electrical signal. According to an embodiment, the microphone module 247 may be disposed in the lens frame 202. For example, at least one microphone module 247 may be disposed at the lower end (e.g., in the -X axis direction) and / or the upper end (e.g., in the +X axis direction) of the wearable electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may use the voice information (e.g., sound) obtained by at least one microphone module 247 to more clearly identify the user's voice. For example, the electronic device 101 may distinguish the voice information from environmental noise based on the obtained voice information and / or additional information (e.g., low-frequency vibrations of the user's skin and bones). For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may clearly identify the user's voice and may perform a function of reducing environmental noise (e.g., noise cancellation).

[0069] According to an embodiment, the camera module 250 may capture still images and / or videos. The camera module 250 may include at least one of a lens, at least one image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash. According to an embodiment, the camera module 250 may be disposed in the lens frame 202 and may be disposed to surround the display member 201.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the camera module 250 may include at least one first camera module 251. According to an embodiment, the first camera module 251 may capture the user's eyes (e.g., pupils) or the trajectory of a gaze. For example, the first camera module 251 may include a light emitting unit (e.g., an IR LED) (not shown) and a camera structure (not shown), the light emitting unit configured to emit light in the infrared band, the camera structure configured to capture a reflection pattern of the light emitted by the light emitting unit toward the user's eyes. According to an embodiment, a processor (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120) may adjust the position of the virtual image such that the virtual image projected on the display member 201 corresponds to the direction of the user's pupil gaze. According to an embodiment, a plurality of first camera modules 251 having the same specifications and performance may be used to track the user's eyes or the trajectory of a gaze.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the first camera module 251 may periodically or aperiodically transmit information related to the user's eyes or the trajectory of a gaze (e.g., trajectory information) to a processor (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120). According to an embodiment, when the first camera module 251 detects a change in the user's gaze based on the trajectory information (e.g., in the case of a stationary head position, when the user's eyes move beyond a reference value), the first camera module 251 may send the trajectory information to the processor.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the camera module 250 may include at least one second camera module 253. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 253 may capture an external image. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 253 may capture the external image through a second optical hole 223 formed in the second frame 202b. For example, the second camera module 253 may include a high-resolution color camera, and the second camera module 253 may include a high-resolution (HR) or photo video (PV) camera. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 253 may provide an autofocus (AF) function and an optical image stabilizer (OIS) function.

[0073] According to an embodiment (not shown), the wearable electronic device 101 may include a flash (not shown) positioned adjacent to the second camera module 253. For example, when the second camera module 253 obtains an external image, the flash (not shown) may provide light for increasing the brightness (e.g., illuminance) around the wearable electronic device 101, thereby reducing the difficulty of obtaining an image due to a dark environment, the mixing of various light beams, and / or the reflection of light.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the camera module 250 may include at least one third camera module 255. According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may capture the movement of the user through the first optical hole 221 formed in the lens frame 202. For example, the third camera module 255 may capture the user's posture (e.g., gesture). The third camera module 255 and / or the first optical hole 221 may be disposed on two opposite sides of the lens frame 202 (e.g., the second frame 202b), for example, formed at two opposite ends of the lens frame 202 (e.g., the second frame 202b) with respect to the Z direction. According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may include a global shutter (GS) type camera. For example, the third camera module 255 may be a camera supporting 3DoF (degrees of freedom) or 6DoF, which can provide position recognition and / or motion recognition in a 360-degree space (e.g., omnidirectionally). According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may be a stereo camera and may use multiple global shutter type cameras with the same specifications and performance to perform functions of simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and user motion recognition. According to an embodiment, the third camera module 255 may include an infrared (IR) camera (e.g., a time-of-flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera). For example, the IR camera may operate as at least part of a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176) for detecting the distance to an object.

[0075] According to an embodiment, at least one of the first camera module 251 or the third camera module 255 may be replaced by a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176). For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and / or a photodiode. For example, the photodiode may include a positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) photodiode or an avalanche photodiode (APD). The photodiode may be interpreted as a photodetector or a photosensor.

[0076] According to an embodiment, at least one of the first camera module 251, the second camera module 253, and the third camera module 255 may include a plurality of camera modules (not shown). For example, the second camera module 253 may include a plurality of lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor, and may be disposed on one surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Y axis) of the electronic device 101. For example, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules having different properties (e.g., viewing angles) or functions, and may be controlled based on a user's selection and / or trajectory information to change the viewing angle of the camera module. At least one of the plurality of camera modules may include a wide-angle camera, and at least another one of the plurality of camera modules may form a telephoto camera.

[0077] According to an embodiment, a processor (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120) may use information of the wearable electronic device 101 obtained by using at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, or an acceleration sensor of a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176) and a user action (e.g., the user's body approaching the wearable electronic device 101) obtained by using the third camera module 255 to determine the movement of the wearable electronic device 101 and / or the movement of the user. According to an embodiment, in addition to the above sensors, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor capable of measuring an orientation by using a magnetic field and magnetic field lines and / or a Hall sensor capable of obtaining movement information (e.g., a moving direction or a distance) by using the intensity of a magnetic field. For example, the processor may determine the movement of the electronic device 101 and / or the movement of the user based on information obtained from the magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor and / or the Hall sensor.

[0078] According to an embodiment (not shown), the wearable electronic device 101 may perform an input function capable of interacting with a user (e.g., a touch and / or pressure sensing function). For example, components configured to perform a touch and / or pressure sensing function (e.g., a touch sensor and / or a second sensor module) may be disposed in at least a part of the wearing member 203. The wearable electronic device 101 may control a virtual image output through the display member 201 based on information obtained through the components. For example, sensors associated with the touch and / or pressure sensing function may be implemented in various types, such as a resistive type, a capacitive type, an electromagnetic (EM) type, or an optical type. According to an embodiment, the components configured to perform a touch and / or pressure sensing function may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of Figure 1 the input module 150.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may include a reinforcing member 266 disposed in the inner space of the lens frame 202 and formed to have a higher rigidity than that of the lens frame 202.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a lens structure 273. The lens structure 273 may refract at least part of light. For example, the lens structure 273 may include a prescription lens having a specified refractive power. According to an embodiment, at least part of the lens structure 273 may be disposed behind the display member 201 (e.g., in the +Y direction). For example, the lens structure 273 may be positioned between the display member 201 and the user's eyes.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the housing 210 may include a hinge cover 227 that may hide a part of the hinge structure 229. For example, another part of the hinge structure 229 may be accommodated or hidden between the inner cover 231 and the outer cover 233 described below.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the wearing member 203 may include an inner cover 231 and an outer cover 233. For example, the inner cover 231 may be a cover configured to face the user's body or directly contact the user's body and may be formed of a material having low thermal conductivity (e.g., synthetic resin). According to an embodiment, the inner cover 231 may include a first surface facing the user's body (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 231c). For example, the outer cover 233 may include a material (e.g., metal) capable of at least partially transferring heat and may be coupled to the inner cover 231 to face each other. According to an embodiment, the outer cover 233 may include a second surface opposite to the first surface 231c (e.g., Figure 2 the second surface 231d). In an embodiment, at least one of the circuit board 241 or the speaker module 245 may be accommodated in a space in the wearing member 203 separated from the battery 243. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner cover 231 may include a first cover 231a that accommodates the circuit board 241 and / or the speaker module 245 and a second cover 231b that accommodates the battery 243, and the outer cover 233 may include a third cover 233a coupled to face the first cover 231a and a fourth cover 233b coupled to face the second cover 231b. For example, the first cover 231a and the third cover 233a may be coupled (hereinafter referred to as "the first cover portions 231a and 233a") to accommodate the circuit board 241 and / or the speaker module 245, and the second cover 231b and the fourth cover 233b may be coupled (hereinafter referred to as "the second cover portions 231b and 233b") to accommodate the battery 243.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the first cover portions 231a and 233a may be rotatably coupled to the lens frame 202 via a hinge structure 229, and the second cover portions 231b and 233b may be connected or mounted to the ends of the first cover portions 231a and 233a via a connection structure 235. According to an embodiment, a portion of the connection structure 235 that contacts a user's body may be formed of a material having a low thermal conductivity (e.g., an elastic material such as silicone, polyurethane, or rubber), and another portion of the connection structure 235 that does not contact the user's body may be formed of a material having a high thermal conductivity (e.g., a metal). For example, when heat is generated from the circuit board 241 or the battery 243, the connection structure 235 may reduce heat transfer to the portion that contacts the user's body while dissipating or discharging heat through the portion that does not contact the user's body. According to an embodiment, a portion of the connection structure 235 configured to contact the user's body may be interpreted as a portion of the inner cover 231, and a portion of the connection structure 235 that does not contact the user's body may be interpreted as a portion of the outer cover 233. According to an embodiment (not shown), the first cover 231a and the second cover 231b may be integrally formed without the connection structure 235, and the third cover 233a and the fourth cover 233b may be integrally formed without the connection structure 235.

[0084] According to an embodiment, a connection portion 264 may be included between the members 201b. For example, the connection portion 264 may be interpreted as a portion corresponding to the nose pad of the glasses.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a connection member 204. According to an embodiment, the circuit board 241 may be connected to the connection member 204 and transmit an electrical signal to components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the light output module 211 and / or the camera module 250) via the connection member 204. For example, a control signal transmitted from a processor (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120) positioned on the circuit board 241 may be transmitted to the electronic components through at least a portion of the connection member 204. For example, at least a portion of the connection member 204 may include a line (not shown) electrically connected to components of the electronic device 101.

[0086] According to an embodiment, the connection member 204 may include a first connection member 204a at least partially disposed in the first wearable member 203a and / or a second connection member 204b at least partially disposed in the second wearable member 203b. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first connection member 204a and / or the second connection member 204b may face the hinge structure 229. For example, the first connection member 204a may extend from the first circuit board 241a across the hinge structure 229 to the inside of the lens frame 202. The second connection member 204b may extend from the second circuit board 241b across the hinge structure 229 to the inside of the lens frame 202. For example, a portion of the first connection member 204a and a portion of the second connection member 204b may be disposed in the wearable member 203, and another portion may be disposed in the lens frame 202.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the first connection member 204a and / or the second connection member 204b may include a structure that can be folded or unfolded based on the rotation of the hinge structure 229. For example, the first connection member 204a and / or the second connection member 204b may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). According to an embodiment, the first connection member 204a may be electrically connected and / or mechanically connected to the first circuit board 241a. According to an embodiment, the second connection member 204b may be electrically connected and / or mechanically connected to the second circuit board 241b. According to an embodiment, the first connection member 204a and / or the second connection member 204b may include a structure for transmitting signals (e.g., wires and / or cables).

[0088] According to an embodiment, a sensor module (not shown) (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176) may detect light that has passed through the display member 201. According to an embodiment, the sensor module (not shown) may include a first sensor module (not shown) capable of detecting light passing through the first display member 201a and a second sensor module (not shown) capable of detecting light passing through the second display member 201b. For example, the first sensor module (not shown) may detect light from behind the first display member 201a (e.g., in the +Y direction), and the second sensor module (not shown) may detect light from behind the second display member 201b. According to an embodiment, the sensor module (not shown) may include a third sensor module (not shown) capable of detecting light in front of the display member 201 (e.g., in the -Y direction). For example, the third sensor module (not shown) may detect light in front of the display member 201 (e.g., in the -Y direction). According to an embodiment, the sensor module (not shown) may include an illuminance sensor. According to an embodiment, the third sensor module (not shown) may have a configuration that is completely or partially the same as the configuration of the second camera module 253.

[0089] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a wearable member and a pad according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is a side view showing the wearable member and the support structure in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 is a side view showing the wearable member and the support structure in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is a view showing a part of the support structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 is a view showing a part of the drive assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0090] Figures 5 to 8 The configuration of the wearable member 203 of Figures 2 to 4 may be completely or partially the same as the configuration of the wearable member 203 of

[0091] Referring to Figures 5 to 8 , in an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 (for example, Figure 1 the electronic device 101 of Figures 2 to 4 and / or the wearable electronic device 101 of

[0092] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support structure 206 may be formed to manually and / or automatically adjust the angle of the wearable member 203 according to the shape of the main body (for example, the head). Regardless of the user's body (for example, the head) and / or various sizes and / or shapes of the contact portion (for example, the back of the head), the support structure 206 may provide a support force of a predetermined magnitude. The embodiments of the support structure 206 of the present disclosure may also be applied when the wearable electronic device 101 is worn on various body parts such as the user's head, arm, and leg.

[0093] In an embodiment, the wearable member 203 may include a first surface P1 (for example, Figure 2 the first surface 231c of Figure 2second surface 231d). For example, in a state where the user wears the wearable electronic device, the first surface P1 of the wearing member 203 may at least partially contact the user's body (e.g., the head), and the second surface P2 of the wearing member 203, as an outer surface, may be at least partially exposed outside the wearable electronic device. For example, the wearing member 203 may include a third surface P3 surrounding a space formed between the first surface P1 and the second surface P2. In an embodiment, the wearing member 203 may include a seat portion area 236, where the support structure 206 is disposed on the first surface P1.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the seat portion area 236 may include an opening (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8 opening 2361) formed through a portion of one surface (e.g., the first surface P1) of the wearing member 203 and a seat wall (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8 seat wall 236a) surrounding the inner space of the opening 2361.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the opening 2361 of the seat portion area 236 may be formed to accommodate a portion of the support structure 206 (e.g., a portion of the pad 261 and / or the bracket 263). For example, the opening 2361 may be formed to correspond to the pad 261. According to an embodiment, the opening 2361 of the seat portion area 236 may be formed in a region that at least partially overlaps with the pad 261 of the support structure 206 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis) (see Figure 8 ). For example, the bracket 263 (e.g., Figure 10 bracket 263) of the support structure 206 may be disposed in the seat portion area 236.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the opening 2361 of the seat portion area 236 may be covered by the pad 261 and / or a side cover (e.g., Figure 7 side cover 262) of the support structure 206. According to an embodiment, as described again below, the pad 261 of the support structure 206 may be rotatably connected to the opening 2361 of the seat portion area 236 or connected to a portion of the edge area of the seat wall 236a forming the opening 2361. For example, the opening 2361, the pad 261 of the support structure 206, and / or the side cover 262 may provide an installation space for accommodating at least some remaining components (e.g., the bracket 263 and / or the drive assembly 270) of the support structure 206. According to an embodiment, when the pad 261 rotates relative to the seat portion area 236 about at least one rotation axis, the installation space may expand or contract.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the seat wall 236a may be connected to the third surface P3 and / or the first surface P1 of the wearable member 203, and may correspond to a part of the third surface P3 and / or the first surface P1, but for the sake of convenience of description, it may be referred to separately. For example, the seat wall 236a may have a greater thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction) than the third surface P3 of another area of the wearable member 203. For example, the seat area 236 may be formed such that there is a step in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) between the edge of the seat wall 236a forming the opening 2361 and the first surface P1 of another area of the wearable member 203.

[0098] Referring to Figures 5 to 9 , in an embodiment, the support structure 206 may include a pad 261, a drive assembly 270, and a bracket 263.

[0099] In an embodiment, the pad 261 may include a support surface 261a and side walls 261b extending from the support surface 261a. In an embodiment, the support surface 261a may at least partially contact the contact portion (e.g., the back of the head). For example, the pad 261 may include a material that can elastically deform according to the shape of the contact portion. For example, the pad 261 may have a predetermined thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction). In an embodiment, the support surface 261a may at least partially include a curved surface. For example, the support surface 261a may be recessed toward the central portion, or may have a recessed central portion. For example, the support surface 261a may have a rectangular shape or may have another polygon, circular, or non-typical shape. For example, the boundary surface between the side walls 261b and the support surface 261a of the pad 261 may be curved. In an embodiment, the side walls 261b and the seat area 236 may at least partially overlap each other in their contact area and may include a connection structure that engages with each other.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the pad 261 may rotate relative to the seat area 236 about at least one rotation axis (not shown). For example, the rotation axis (not shown) may be substantially parallel to the X-axis. Referring to Figure 7 , the angle between the pad 261 and the wearable member 203 (or the seat area 236) may be referred to as the pad angle α. According to an embodiment, by changing the pad angle α, the position of the pad 261 can be adjusted so that the support surface 261a contacts the wearing portion with as wide an area as possible.

[0101] Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7, in an embodiment, the pad 261 may include a fixed end 2611 and a movable end 2612 positioned opposite to the fixed end 2611. For example, the fixed end 2611 may be rotatably connected to a region adjacent to the opening 2361 of the seat portion area 236, and the movable end 2612 may be arranged to be separated from the seat portion area 236. For example, the pad 261 may rotate relative to the seat portion area 236 about a rotation axis (e.g., the X-axis) adjacent to the fixed end 2611. For example, the fixed end 2611 may be connected to the seat portion area 236 by a hinge member (not shown). In an embodiment, the movable end 2612 of the pad 261 may be moved in one axial direction (e.g., Figure 9 the first axial direction A) based on a component (e.g., the first gear 271) of the drive assembly 270 to perform the rotation of the pad 261.

[0102] Referring to Figure 9 , in the present disclosure, the moving direction of a component (e.g., the first gear 271) of the drive assembly 270 and / or the movable end 2612 of the pad 261 may be referred to as the "first axial direction A". For example, the "first axial direction A" may be substantially parallel to the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the wearable electronic device 101, the wearing member 203, and / or the support structure 206. In the present disclosure, the rotational axis direction of a component (e.g., the second gear 272) of the drive assembly 270 that intersects the first axial direction A may be referred to as the "second axial direction B". For example, the "second axial direction B" may be substantially parallel to the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the wearable electronic device 101, the wearing member 203, and / or the support structure 206. For example, the second axial direction B may be substantially orthogonal to the first axial direction A.

[0103] Referring to Figures 5 to 7 , based on the rotation of the pad 261, the state of the support structure 206 may change between a "first state" and a "second state". For example, Figure 5 and Figure 6 the state of the support structure 206 shown in may be referred to as the "first state", and in this case, the pad angle α may be 0. For example, Figure 7 the state of the support structure 206 shown in may be referred to as the "second state", where the pad angle α may be greater than 0 and less than a specified angle. For example, the specified angle is the maximum angle by which the pad 261 can rotate, and may be greater than 0 degrees and less than about 90 degrees, for example, may be greater than about 10 degrees and less than about 60 degrees.

[0104] Referring to Figure 7, in an embodiment, the pad 261 may further include side covers 262 connected to each of the pad 261 and the seat portion area 236. For example, the side covers may include film members connecting the corresponding edges of the seat portion area 236 and the support structure 206. For example, one end of the side cover 262 may be coupled to the seat portion area 236, and the other end of the side cover 262 may be coupled to the support structure 206. According to an embodiment, at least a partial area of the side cover 262 may be deformed according to the rotational operation of the support structure 206 and may be formed, for example, to be folded or unfolded. For example, in the first state of the support structure 206, the side cover 262 may be in a folded state and disposed in the space between the support structure 206 and the seat portion area 236. For example, in the second state of the support structure 206, the side cover 262 may be in an unfolded state and surround the space between the support structure 206 and the seat portion area 236. According to an embodiment, the side cover 262 may be integrally formed with the pad 261 and / or the support area, or the side cover 262 may be omitted.

[0105] Referring to Figure 8 and Figure 9 , in an embodiment, the drive assembly 270 may include a first gear 271 and a second gear 272 engaged with each other. According to an embodiment, the first gear 271 and the second gear 272 may be formed to move the movable end 2612 of the pad 261 in the first axis direction A. The second gear 272 may be formed to linearly move the first gear 271 in the first axis direction A. One end of the first gear 271 may be connected to the movable end 2612 of the pad 261 or an area adjacent to the movable end 2612.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the first gear 271 may include a rack gear. For example, the first gear 271 may extend in the first axis direction A. For example, the first gear 271 may include a first tooth area 271a, in which a plurality of saw teeth are continuously provided in the first axis direction A in the first state of the support structure 206. According to an embodiment, the second gear 272 may include a second tooth area 272a engaged with the first tooth area 271a of the first gear 271, a gear shaft 271b, and / or a handle 271c. For example, the gear shaft 271b may extend parallel to Figure 9 the second axis direction B. The second tooth area 272a may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of a gear member (e.g., a pinion) provided at one end of the gear shaft 271b. For example, the handle 271c may be provided at the other end of the gear shaft 271b. For example, the gear member and / or the handle 271c may be coupled to the gear shaft 271b or integrally formed with the gear shaft 271b. If the second gear 272 rotates in the first rotation direction (e.g., Figure 9When rotating in the first rotation direction C), the first gear 271 engaged with the second tooth region 272a can linearly move in the first axis direction A. For example, one end of the first gear 271 can be connected to the movable end 2612 of the pad 261, and the movable end 2612 can move in the first axis direction A together with the first gear 271. For example, if the second gear 272 rotates in the 1-1 rotation direction (e.g., Figure 9 the direction of arrow ③ in), the first gear 271 can move in the 1-1 axis direction (e.g., Figure 9 the direction of arrow ① in). If the first gear 271 moves in the 1-1 axis direction, the pad angle α may increase. For example, if the second gear 272 rotates in the 1-2 rotation direction (e.g., Figure 9 the direction of arrow ④ in), the first gear 271 can move in the 1-2 axis direction (e.g., Figure 9 the direction of arrow ② in). If the first gear 271 moves in the 1-2 axis direction, the pad angle α can decrease. In an embodiment, the moving direction of the first gear 271 and / or the rotation direction of the second gear 272 can be opposite to the above directions. However, the types and / or shapes of the first gear 271 and / or the second gear 272 are not limited to those described above. For example, the drive assembly 270 can include various types of gear members, such as helical gears, spur gears, bevel gears or tapered gears, as well as racks and pinions.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the handle 271c can be provided outside the housing 210 of the wearable electronic device 101. For example, if the user rotates the handle 271c in the first rotation direction (e.g., Figure 9 the first rotation direction C of), the second gear 272 can be configured to rotate integrally in the first rotation direction C. According to an embodiment, the user can manually adjust the pad angle α of the support structure 206. For example, if the user rotates the handle 271c protruding outward from the wearable electronic device 101 in the first rotation direction C, the second gear 272 and the first gear 271 can be operated, and the pad angle α can be changed.

[0108] In an embodiment (not shown), the first gear 271 and the second gear 272 of the drive assembly 270 can be omitted, and an elastic member such as a spring can be provided between the seat region 236 and the pad 261 to provide a compressive force to the movable end 2612 of the pad 261 in the first axis direction A. For example, the elastic member can allow the pad angle α to change according to the shape of the contact portion (e.g., the back of the head), but can provide a supporting force for maintaining the wearing state of the wearable electronic device 101 by pressing the contact portion.

[0109] Figure 10is a view showing a wearable member and a support structure in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 is a view showing a wearable member and a support structure in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 is a plan view showing a wearable electronic device and a wearer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 is a plan view showing a wearable electronic device and a wearer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0110] Figure 10 and Figure 11 the wearable member 203 of Figures 5 to 8 can be referred to as Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 12 and Figure 13 the support structure 206 of Figures 5 to 7 can be referred to as Figure 12 and Figure 13 the configuration of the wearable electronic device 101 of Figure 1 the electronic device 101 and / or Figures 2 to 4 the configuration of the wearable electronic device 101 of Figures 5 to 8 is completely or partially the same as or similar to. The description made above with reference to

[0111] Figure 1 Figure 7 the sensor module 176) and / or the second sensor module 276. According to an embodiment, the support structure 206 can not only manually adjust the pad angle (e.g., Figure 7 the pad angle α) using the handle 272c, but also automatically adjust the pad angle α using the motor 275, the first sensor module (not shown), and / or at least one second sensor module 276.

[0112] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 the embodiments described can be applied to Figures 10 to 13 the embodiments of Figure 10 and Figure 11 According to an embodiment (not shown), the support structure 206 may further include a side cover (e.g., Figure 7 the side cover 262) and / or a bracket (e.g., Figure 8 the bracket 263). According to an embodiment, the components of the drive assembly 270 (e.g., at least part of the first gear 271 and the second gear 272 and / or the motor 275) may be disposed in the seat region 236, the pad 261, and / or the side cover (e.g.,Figure 7 For example, the motor 275 can be fixed to the bracket 263 (e.g., Figure 8 part of the bracket 263).

[0113] According to an embodiment, the motor 275 may be connected to a portion of the second gear 272 (eg, the gear shaft 271b) to provide a driving force for rotating the second gear 272. Figure 11 Based on the driving force received from the motor 275, the second gear 272 can rotate about at least one rotation axis (e.g., the second axis direction B (e.g., the Y-axis direction)). The second gear 272 can rotate counterclockwise or clockwise (e.g., the first rotation direction C). For example, the gear shaft 271b of the second gear 272 (e.g., Figure 9 The gear shaft 271b) may be substantially parallel to a second axis direction B (e.g., the Y-axis direction) as a rotation axis, and may be rotatably connected to the motor 275. For example, the motor 275 may include a connecting member 275a, which is connected to transmit the driving force to the second gear 272. For example, the connecting member 275a may be an axis member extending in the second axis direction B (e.g., the Y-axis direction) between the second gear 272 and the motor 275. For example, if the motor 275 rotates the connecting member 275a in a first rotation direction C, the second gear 272 member fixedly connected to the connecting member 275a may rotate in the first rotation direction C. As described above, the first gear 271 may include a second tooth region 272a (e.g., Figure 8 and Figure 9 The second tooth region 272a) engages the first tooth region 271a (eg, Figure 8 and Figure 9 The second tooth region 271a of the first gear 271 is formed, and the first gear 271 can move in the first axis direction A based on the rotation of the second gear 272. Figures 5 to 9 As described above, the movable end 2612 of the pad 261 may be connected to the first gear 271 and may be displaced in the first axis direction A based on the movement of the first gear 271, and thus, the pad angle (eg, Figure 7 pad angle α).

[0114] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In an embodiment, when a user uses a first sensor module (eg, Figure 1 sensor module 176), a second sensor module 276 and / or a motor 275 are worn on a wearable electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and / or Figures 2 to 4When the wearable electronic device 101), the support structure 206 can optimize the pad angle α according to the shape of the user's body part (hereinafter referred to as "contact part") in contact with the pad 261 (for example, the occipital part). The first sensor module (not shown), the second sensor module 276, and / or the motor 275 of the drive assembly 270 can each be electrically connected to a processor (for example, Figure 1 the processor 120).

[0115] In an embodiment, the first sensor module (not shown, for example Figure 1 the sensor module 176) can detect whether the user is wearing the wearable electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the first sensor module (not shown) can be disposed in at least one camera module (for example, Figure 3 and Figure 4 the first camera module 251, the second camera module 253, and / or the third camera module 255).

[0116] In an embodiment, the first sensor module (for example, Figure 1 the sensor module 176) can include a proximity sensor. For example, the first sensor module (not shown) or the proximity sensor can be included in the third camera module (for example, Figure 3 and Figure 4 the third camera module 255). For example, the third camera module (for example, Figure 3 and Figure 4 the third camera module 255) can include an infrared (IR) camera (for example, a time-of-flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera). For example, the IR camera can operate as at least part of the first sensor module (for example, Figure 1 the sensor module 176) to detect the distance to an object.

[0117] In an embodiment, the second sensor module 276 can include at least one sensor (for example, a pressure sensor) disposed inside the pad 261. According to an embodiment, the second sensor module 276 can include a plurality (for example, two) of pressure sensors spaced apart from each other. For example, the second sensor module 276 can be electrically connected to the processor of the wearable electronic device 101 (for example, Figure 1The processor 120). For example, in a state where the support structure 206 is activated, the second sensor module 276 can measure the pressure applied to the pad 261 and can transmit the measured value to the processor. For example, the second sensor module 276 can be disposed inside the pad 261 adjacent to the outer surface of the pad 261. For example, the second sensor module 276 can be disposed closer to the support surface 261a than the side wall 261b of the pad 261. For example, the second sensor module 276 can overlap the support surface 261a in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the wearable electronic device 101. For example, the processor can drive the motor 275 by comparing a threshold value with the measured value of the second sensor module 276.

[0118] According to an embodiment, the processor (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120) of the wearable electronic device 101 can use the measured value of the first sensor module (not shown) to detect whether the wearable electronic device 101 is worn. For example, the first sensor module can include a proximity sensor, and the processor can detect the wearing state of the wearable electronic device 101 by comparing the distance measurement value of the first sensor module with a specified distance value. According to an embodiment, in a state where the user wears the wearable electronic device 101, the processor can send a drive signal to the motor 275 to optimize the pad angle α, and the pad angle α (e.g., Figure 7 the pad angle α) can be changed by the operation of the motor 275. If the pad 261 rotates sufficiently, the contact area between the pad 261 and the contact portion (e.g., the back of the head) can increase. In addition, when the pad 261 presses the contact portion, the support pressure through the contact portion can be applied to the second sensor module 276 (e.g., a pressure sensor) provided on the pad 261. For example, the processor can adjust the operation of the motor 275 to adjust the pad angle α by feeding back the measured value (e.g., the pressure measurement value) of the second sensor module 276. However, the type and function of the first sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176) are not limited to those described above, and the wearable electronic device 101 or the support structure 206 can include various types of sensors (e.g., touch sensors) and proximity sensors capable of detecting the approach of the user.

[0119] Referring to Figure 12 and Figure 13 , the support structure 206 can include a first support structure 206a and a second support structure 206b respectively provided on the paired wearing members 203 (e.g., Figures 5 to 9 the wearing members 203) of the wearable electronic device 101. The first support structure 206a and the second support structure 206b can respectively include pads 261a and 261b and / or side covers 262a and 262b.

[0120] In an embodiment, the pads 261a and 261b of the support structure 206 may include an elastically deformable material and may thus deform to fit the supported object (e.g., the first shape H1 and the second shape H2). The different shapes denoted by the reference numerals H1 and H2 of Figure 12 and Figure 13 may represent body parts (e.g., the head) of a user wearing the wearable electronic device 101. For example, when the support structure 206 supports the first shape H1 and the second shape H2, the pad angles (e.g., the pad angle α of Figure 7 ) of the pads 261a and 261b may be a first pad angle α1 and a second pad angle α2, respectively. For example, the first shape H1 and the second shape H2 may have different sizes and / or shapes, and thus, the first pad angle α1 and the second pad angle α2 may be different from each other. For example, the second shape H2 may have a shorter length in the front-rear direction (e.g., the length in the Y-axis direction) than the first shape H1, and for example, the second pad angle α2 may be greater than the first pad angle α1. The pads 261, or the pads 261a and 261b, of the support structure 206 according to an embodiment may be rotatably provided to change the angle of the supported object or the wearing member 203 and may contact various types of supported objects in a relatively large area and provide stable support performance as compared to when the pads 261 are fixedly provided.

[0121] Figure 14 is a process flowchart showing a method for adjusting a pad angle of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 is a process flowchart showing a method for adjusting a pad angle of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0122] The method for optimizing the pad angle α of the support structure 206 with respect to a contact portion (e.g., the rear of the head) using the support structure 206 according to the embodiment described with reference Figure 1 in a state where the user wears the wearable electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of Figures 2 to 4 and / or the wearable electronic device 101 of Figures 5 to 13 ) will be described in detail below.

[0123] Referring to Figure 12 , in an embodiment, the method for adjusting the pad angle α of the support structure 206 may include: an operation 31 in which the support structure 206 is in an idle state; an operation 32 of determining whether the user wears the wearable electronic device 101; an operation 33 of changing the pad angle α; an operation 34 of determining whether a measurement value of the second sensor module 276 (e.g., a pressure sensor) is greater than a threshold; and / or an operation 35 of storing the pad angle α data in a memory (e.g., the memory 130 of Figure 1 ).

[0124] In an embodiment, the support structure 206 may remain in a deactivated idle state (31) when the user is not wearing the wearable electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 101 may use at least one camera module (e.g., Figure 3 and Figure 4 the first camera module 251, the second camera module 253, and / or the third camera module 255) and / or at least one sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176 of Figure 10 and Figure 11 the second sensor module 276 of

[0125] to determine whether the user is wearing the wearable electronic device 101 (32). For example, the operation (32) of determining whether the user is wearing the wearable electronic device 101 may include the operation of sending biometric data (e.g., a facial image or an iris image) of the user collected by the camera modules 251, 252, and 253 to the processor and / or the operation of sending values (e.g., a distance measurement value, a pressure measurement value, a touch input, and / or a fingerprint) measured by at least one of the sensor modules 176 or 276 to the processor 120. For example, operation 32 may include the operation of determining whether the user is wearing the wearable electronic device 101 based on the data received from the camera modules 251, 252, and 253 and / or the sensor modules 176 and 276. Figure 1 According to an embodiment, when it is determined that the user is wearing the wearable electronic device 101, an operation 33 of changing the pad angle α may be performed. According to an embodiment, the operation 33 of changing the pad angle α may include the operation of a processor (e.g., Figure 10 and Figure 11 the processor 120 of Figure 1 generating an electrical signal for driving the motor 275 (e.g., Figure 3 and Figure 4 the motor 275 of Figures 7 to 11 the second gear 272 of Figure 9 rotating in a first rotation direction (e.g., Figures 7 to 9 the first rotation direction C of Figure 6 ), Figure 7 and Figure 10 andFigure 11 The movable end 2612 of the pad 261 moves in the first axis direction A, and the pad angle α (eg, Figure 7 The pad angle α) changes.

[0126] According to an embodiment, operation 34 of determining whether the measurement value of the second sensor module 276 (e.g., a pressure sensor) is greater than a threshold value may include an operation of measuring the support pressure by the second sensor module 276 and / or an operation of sending the measurement value to the processor. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, operation 34 may be referred to as "operation of optimizing the pad angle α" together with operation 33 of changing the pad angle α. For example, in operation 34, if the processor determines that the measurement value of the second sensor module 276 is less than the set threshold value, the processor may repeat operation 33 of changing the pad angle α. For example, in operation 34, if the processor determines that the measurement value of the second sensor module 276 is greater than the set threshold value, the operation of optimizing the pad angle α may be terminated. If the operation of optimizing the pad angle α is terminated, the support structure 206 may be changed to an idle state. For example, the processor may terminate the operation of optimizing the pad angle α by applying a drive stop signal to the motor 275.

[0127] In an embodiment, the method for adjusting the pad angle α may further include storing the pad angle α data in a memory (eg, Figure 1 According to an embodiment, in operation 34, if the processor determines that the measurement value of the second sensor module 276 is greater than the set threshold, the processor may store the pad angle α data in the memory (e.g., Figure 1 For example, the pad angle α data may include data on the number of revolutions of the motor 275 corresponding to a specific pad angle α. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, “the operation of optimizing the pad angle α” may include Figure 14 Operation 33, operation 34 and operation 35 of the embodiment.

[0128] Reference Figure 15 In an embodiment, the method for adjusting the pad angle α of the support structure 206 may also include an operation 51 of identifying a user, an operation 52 of determining whether to retain the pad angle α data, an operation 53 of applying the pad angle α data, and / or an operation 54 of optimizing the pad angle α.

[0129] According to an embodiment, it is possible to Figure 14 The operation 51 of identifying the user and the operation 52 of determining whether to retain the pad angle α data are performed between the operation 32 of changing the pad angle α and the operation 33 of changing the pad angle α. For example, the operation 51 of identifying the user can be performed by a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 sensor module), a first camera module (eg,Figure 3 and Figure 4 the first camera module 251) and / or the second camera module (e.g., Figure 3 and Figure 4 the second camera module 253) is performed. As an example, the wearable electronic device 101 may include an operation of collecting user data using a sensor module or a camera module. For example, the user data may be biometric information such as a fingerprint or iris of a user currently wearing the wearable electronic device 101, and may be stored in a memory (e.g., Figure 1 the memory 130) of

[0130] In an embodiment, the operation 52 of determining whether to retain the pad angle α data may include an operation of comparing and / or determining whether current user data matches user data stored in a memory (e.g., Figure 1 the memory 130) of Figure 14 For example, in operation 52, when user data corresponding to the current user exists in the memory, the corresponding user data may be used to adjust the pad angle α, and the adjustment of the pad angle α may be terminated. For example, specific user data may correspond to specific angle data (e.g., the number of revolutions of the motor 275). For example, in operation 52, when user data corresponding to the current user does not exist in the memory, the angle optimization operation 54 of the pad 261 may be performed. Operation 54 may include referring to Figure 14 the operation 33 of changing the pad angle α described in Figure 1 the memory 130) of

[0131] A wearable electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a lens frame 202 configured to accommodate a display member; a pair of wearing members 203 respectively connected to two opposite ends 202c and 202d of the lens frame; at least one seat area 236; and at least one support structure 206 connected to the seat area. Each of the pair of wearing members may include a first surface 231c (P1) and a second surface 231d (P2) facing a direction opposite to the first surface. The seat area may be formed on a part of the first surface. The support structure may include a pad 261 and a drive assembly 270 disposed between the seat area and the pad. The support structure may include a support surface 261a facing the seat area, a fixed end 2611 rotatably connected to a part of the seat area, and a movable end 2612 positioned opposite to the fixed end. The drive assembly may be configured to move the movable end in a first axis direction A relative to the seat area. When the drive assembly operates, at least a part of the pad may rotate relative to the seat area, and a pad angle α between the pad and the seat area may be changed.

[0132] In an embodiment, at least a part of the pad may rotate within a specified angle range about at least one rotation axis parallel to a second axis direction B intersecting the first axis direction.

[0133] In an embodiment, the drive assembly may include a first gear 271 connected to a region adjacent to the movable end of the pad and including a first tooth region 271a extending in the first axis direction. The drive assembly may include a second gear 272 including a second tooth region 272a engaging with the first tooth region. The second gear may rotate about a second axis direction intersecting the first axis direction.

[0134] In an embodiment, the first gear may have an end connected to the pad, and when the second gear rotates, the first gear may move in the first axis direction.

[0135] In an embodiment, each of the first gear and the second gear may include a rack gear and a pinion gear, respectively.

[0136] In an embodiment, the second gear may include a gear shaft 272b extending in the second axis direction and a handle 272c fixedly connected to one end of the gear shaft. The handle may protrude outward from the wearable electronic device.

[0137] In an embodiment, when the handle rotates about the second axis direction, a part of the pad may move in the first axis direction.

[0138] In an embodiment, the movable end of the pad may be closer to the first gear and the second gear than the fixed end of the pad.

[0139] In an embodiment, the drive assembly may further include a motor 275 rotatably coupled to the second gear.

[0140] In an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a first sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 176) disposed on at least one of the lens frame or the pair of wearing members. The first sensor module (e.g., proximity sensor or touch sensor) may recognize that the user approaches or touches the wearable electronic device.

[0141] In an embodiment, the drive assembly may include at least one second sensor module 276 (e.g., pressure sensor) disposed inside the support surface of the pad and measuring the pressure applied to the pad.

[0142] In an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a printed circuit board 241 disposed in at least one of the pair of wearing members and a processor 120 disposed on the printed circuit board. The processor may be electrically connected to each of the motor, the first sensor module, and the second sensor module.

[0143] In an embodiment, the support structure may further include a bracket 263 disposed in the seat region. At least a portion of the drive assembly may be disposed in the internal space formed between the bracket and the pad.

[0144] In an embodiment, the support structure may further include a side cover 262 extending between the edge of the seat region and the edge of the pad. The side cover may be expandable or contractible according to the rotation of the pad.

[0145] In an embodiment, when the angle is 0, the side cover may be disposed in the internal space surrounded by the seat region and the pad, wherein at least a portion of the side cover is in a folded state.

[0146] The wearable electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one wearing member 203 and a support structure 206 disposed on a portion of the wearing member. The support structure may include a pad 261 and a drive assembly 270 disposed inside the pad. The pad may include a support surface 261a that at least partially contacts the user's body, a fixed end 2611 rotatably connected to a portion of the wearing member, and a movable end 2612 positioned opposite the fixed end. The drive assembly may include a first gear 271 having one end connected to the pad and configured to be movable in a first axis direction A. The drive assembly may include a second gear 272 engaged with the first gear and configured to be rotatable about a second axis direction B intersecting the first axis direction. When the second gear rotates, the first gear may move in the first axis direction, and at least a portion of the pad may rotate about at least one rotation axis parallel to the second axis direction.

[0147] In an embodiment, the first gear may include a rack gear that includes a first tooth region 271a extending in a first axis direction. The second gear may include a pinion formed to engage with the first tooth region. The second gear may include a handle 272c protruding outward from the wearable electronic device.

[0148] In an embodiment, when the handle rotates about a second axis direction, a portion of the pad may move in the first axis direction.

[0149] In an embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include a printed circuit board 241 disposed in the wearing member, a processor 120 disposed on the printed circuit board, and / or a first sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 176). The first sensor module (e.g., proximity sensor or touch sensor) may be electrically connected to the processor and may recognize that the user is approaching or touching the wearable electronic device.

[0150] In an embodiment, the drive assembly may further include a motor 275 electrically connected to the processor and rotatably connected to the second gear. The drive assembly may further include at least one second sensor module 276 disposed inside the support surface of the pad. The second sensor module (e.g., pressure sensor) may measure the pressure applied to the pad.

[0151] The wearable electronic device is generally equipped with a display member in the form of a spectacle frame and may process virtual objects through the display member. The wearable electronic device may include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and / or extended reality (XR) glasses. Such a wearable electronic device may be heavier than ordinary glasses. Therefore, when the wearable electronic device is worn on the user's head, the wearable electronic device may not be sufficiently supported and may sag depending on the size or shape of the head. In this case, the wearability can be enhanced by increasing the friction between the wearable electronic device and the wearing part (e.g., the head). For example, a material having a high coefficient of friction may be applied to the nose support, or the friction between the wearing member and the head may be increased by increasing the folding strength of the hinge structure between the wearing member and the spectacle frame. At the same time, a pad member including an elastic material may be attached to a portion of the wearable electronic device's wearing member that contacts the body (e.g., the temple). Generally, the wearing member or the pad member may be fixedly mounted on the wearable electronic device. In this case, depending on the shape of the contact portion (e.g., the back of the head), the wearing member or the pad may not be in close contact but may lift the wearing member or the pad member. The method of increasing the friction between the wearable electronic device and the wearing part (e.g., the head) may not be sufficient to solve this lifting problem.

[0152] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device can be provided. The wearable electronic device includes a pad that contacts a user's body (e.g., the head) and a driving assembly for adjusting the angle of the pad by rotating the pad according to the size or shape of the contact portion (e.g., the back of the head).

[0153] The present disclosure is not limited to the foregoing embodiments, but various modifications or changes can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0154] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in a state where a support structure that contacts a user's body (e.g., the head) is installed on a wearing member, the pad angle can be adjusted manually or automatically according to the shape of the contact portion (e.g., the back of the head), the friction between the contact portion and the support structure can be increased, and the support area between the contact portion and the pad can be maximized.

[0155] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the foregoing, and according to the following description, other unmentioned effects will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0156] The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be one of various types of devices. The electronic device can 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. The electronic device according to an embodiment is not limited to the electronic devices described above.

[0157] It should be understood that the 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 the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used to refer to like or related elements. It will be understood that a singular noun corresponding to a 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 in the corresponding one of the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as "first" and "second" or "1st" and "2nd" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding components from another component and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that in the case where the terms "operatively" or "communicatively" are used or in the case where the terms "operatively" or "communicatively" are not used, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as "coupled with another element (e.g., a second element)", "coupled to another element (e.g., a second element)", "connected with another element (e.g., a second element)", or "connected to another element (e.g., a second element)", it means that the one element can 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.

[0158] As used herein, 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 the smallest unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0159] Embodiments of the present disclosure are implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and run the at least one instruction with or without using one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0160] According to an embodiment, a method according to an embodiment 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 purchaser as a commodity. The computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be directly distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If it is distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be generated temporarily, or at least part of the computer program product may be stored at least temporarily in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0161] According to an embodiment, each of the above components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. Some of the multiple entities may be separately provided in different components. According to an embodiment, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or further, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one of the multiple components performed the 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 in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device (101), comprising: A lens frame (202) configured to accommodate a display member; A first wearing member (203a) and a second wearing member (203b), the first wearing member and the second wearing member are respectively connected to opposite ends (202c, 202d) of the lens frame, and each of the first wearing member and the second wearing member includes a first surface (231c; P1) and a second surface (231d; P2) facing a direction opposite to the first surface; A seat portion area (236) including an opening (2361) in a part of the first surfaces of the first wearing member and the second wearing member, and a seat portion wall (236a) surrounding an inner space of the opening (2361) of the first wearing member and the second wearing member; And A support structure (206) provided in the seat portion area, wherein each support structure includes: A pad (261) including a support surface (261a) facing the opening (2361) of the seat portion area (236), a fixed end (2611) rotatably connected to a peripheral area of the opening (2361) of the seat portion area (236), and a movable end (2612) positioned opposite to the fixed end; A drive assembly (270) at least partially provided between the seat portion area and the pad and configured to move the movable end in a first axis direction (A) relative to the seat portion area, and wherein when the drive assembly operates, at least a part of the pad is configured to rotate relative to the seat portion area, and a pad angle (α) between the pad and the seat portion area is configured to change.

2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, At least a part of the pad is configured to rotate within a specified angle range about a rotation axis parallel to a second axis direction (B) intersecting the first axis direction.

3. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The drive assembly includes: A first gear (271) connected to an area adjacent to the movable end of the pad, the first gear including a first tooth area (271a) extending in the first axis direction; and A second gear (272) configured to rotate about a second axis direction intersecting the first axis direction, the second gear including a second tooth area (272a) engaging with the first tooth area.

4. The wearable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, An end of the first gear is connected to the pad, and the first gear is configured to move in the first axis direction when the second gear rotates.

5. The wearable electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The first gear is a rack gear, and the second gear is a pinion gear.

6. The wearable electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The second gear further includes: A gear shaft (272b) extending in the second axis direction; and A handle (272c) fixedly connected to an end of the gear shaft and protruding outward from the wearable electronic device.

7. The wearable electronic device according to claim 6, wherein, When the handle rotates about the second axis direction, a part of the pad is configured to move in the first axis direction.

8. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein, The movable end of the pad is closer to the first gear and the second gear than the fixed end of the pad.

9. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 4 to 8, wherein, The drive assembly further includes a motor (275) rotatably connected to the second gear.

10. The wearable electronic device according to claim 9, further comprising: At least one first sensor module, disposed on at least one of the lens frame, the first wearable member, or the second wearable member, the at least one first sensor module configured to sense a user approaching or contacting the wearable electronic device.

11. The wearable electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The drive assembly includes at least one second sensor module (276), the second sensor module (276) being disposed inside the support surface of the pad and configured to sense pressure applied to the pad.

12. The wearable electronic device according to claim 11, further comprising: A printed circuit board (241), disposed in at least one of the first wearable member or the second wearable member; and A processor (120), disposed on the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the motor, the at least one first sensor module, and the at least one second sensor module.

13. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The support structure further includes a bracket (263) disposed in the seat portion area, and wherein at least a portion of the drive assembly is disposed in the internal space formed between the bracket and the pad.

14. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The support structure further includes a side cover (262), the side cover (262) configured to extend between an edge of the seat portion area and an edge of the pad and configured to be expandable or contractible in accordance with rotation of the pad.

15. The wearable electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, Based on the pad angle (α) between the pad and the seat portion area being 0 degrees, the side cover is disposed in the internal space surrounded by the pad and the seat portion area, wherein at least a portion of the side cover is folded.

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