Additive device and electronic device including the same

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an additional device configured to enable a wearable device to be mounted thereon and / or an electronic device including the additional device may include a first support portion and holding frames extending from the first support portion to be parallel to each other. In an embodiment, the holding frame may receive a respective one of the wearable frames of the wearable device such that a display portion of the wearable device may be disposed adjacent to the first support portion. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One or more embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an accessory, for example, a wearable accessory on which a wearable device is mounted and wearable on a user's body. Background Art

[0002] The development of electronics, information, and communication technologies has led to the integration of various functions into a single electronic device. For example, an electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) integrates the functions of a sound player, an imaging device, a scheduler, and a communication function, and on this basis, more various functions can be implemented by installing applications thereon. An electronic device can not only change the applications or functions stored therein for control, but also access a server or another electronic device wired or wirelessly to receive various information in real time.

[0003] As electronic devices are put into daily use, the user's demand for the portability and usability of electronic devices may increase. To meet the user's demand, electronic devices wearable on the body such as watches and glasses (hereinafter referred to as "wearable devices") have been commercialized. Among wearable devices, an electronic device wearable on a user's face may be useful in implementing virtual reality or augmented reality. For example, a wearable device can stereoscopically provide an image of a virtual space in a game played on a TV or computer monitor, and can achieve virtual reality by blocking real-world images. Other types of wearable devices can implement virtual images while providing an environment in which a real-world image of the space where the user actually stays can be visually perceived, thereby implementing augmented reality to provide the user with multiple visual information. The "real-world image of the space" may include, for example, an image captured by a camera or an image transmitted through a transparent lens. The "virtual image" may include information about the space where the user resides and / or information about various things in the space.

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

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an accessory configured to mount a wearable device and / or an electronic device including the accessory may include a first support member and a holding frame extending side by side from the first support member. In an embodiment, the holding frame may be configured to set a display unit of the wearable device adjacent to the first support member by receiving a corresponding one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a wearable device configured to be worn on a user's body by including a display unit and a wearable frame extending from the display unit, and an accessory configured to be worn on the user's body and configured to mount the wearable device. In an embodiment, the accessory may include a first support member and a holding frame extending side by side from the first support member. In an embodiment, the holding frame may be configured to position the display unit adjacent to the first support member by receiving a corresponding one of the wearable frames. 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 taken 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 an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is worn on a user's body;

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

[0012] Figure 5 is a view showing a part of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure taken along line A-A' of Figure 4 ;

[0013] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an accessory of which a part is cut according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 7 is a side view showing an accessory of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 8 is a view showing a part of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure taken along line B-B' of Figure 7 ;

[0016] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing an accessory in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 10 is a view showing an example of using an accessory of Figure 9 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a part of an accessory of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 12 is a perspective view showing a part of an accessory of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 13 is a perspective view showing a charging stand of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted on a charging stand;

[0022] Figure 15 is a perspective view showing a charging stand of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 16 is a perspective view showing a state in which an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is mounted on a charging stand;

[0024] Figure 17 is a side view showing an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 18 is an enlarged view showing a part of a bracket frame of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 19 is an enlarged view showing a part of a wearable frame of a wearable device mounted on an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 20 is a perspective view showing a connection structure between an accessory and a wearable device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 21 is a perspective view showing a cable or connector of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0029] Figure 22 is a perspective view showing a cable or connector of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] In all the drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same components, elements, and / or structures.

[0031] Ways of implementing the present invention

[0032] Wearable devices (e.g., head-mounted displays or devices (HMDs)) that can be worn on a user's face or head are gradually becoming smaller and lighter and may include a processor, a wireless communication module, and / or a battery. For example, a user can use a wearable device to perform general communications such as voice calls or message sending / receiving, and while moving, receive information about surrounding buildings or things in real time. The usage time of a wearable device may be limited by its battery capacity. When using a wearable device to implement high-quality images such as virtual reality games, the usage time of the wearable device may be further shortened. However, increasing the battery capacity to ensure the usage time may make the wearable device heavier, thus deteriorating the wearing comfort and increasing user fatigue.

[0033] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device that can increase the usage time of a wearable device as needed while maintaining the wearing comfort of the wearable device and / or an electronic device including the wearable device.

[0034] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide accessories that can comfortably use a wearable device according to the usage environment and / or an electronic device including the accessories.

[0035] The objectives of the present disclosure are not limited to the above, and according to the following description, other objectives not mentioned will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0036] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings can provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. Specific embodiments disclosed in the following description require various specific details to facilitate understanding, but are regarded as one of the various embodiments. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the various implementations described in the present disclosure without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0037] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the meanings in the literature, but can be used to clearly and consistently describe embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the present disclosure is provided only for the purpose of description and is not intended to limit the objectives of the present disclosure defined by the scope of the claims and their equivalents.

[0038] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms. Thus, for example, "component surface" can be interpreted as including one or more surfaces of the component.

[0039] Figure 1It is a block diagram showing an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with at least one of the electronic devices 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 104 or the 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 electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In an embodiment, at least one of the components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, some of the 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).

[0040] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., a program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware component or a software component) coupled to the processor 120 of the electronic device 101, and may perform various data processing or computations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command 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 consume less power than the main processor 121, or may be configured to be specifically used for a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0041] 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 designated for artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, by the electronic device 101 that executes artificial intelligence, or by a separate server (e.g., the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, 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), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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, and 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 part of the speaker.

[0046] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). The display 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 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure an intensity of a force caused by the touch.

[0047] The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain a sound via the input module 150, or output a sound via the sound output module 155 or a headset of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0048] 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.

[0049] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly couple the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (e.g., 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.

[0050] 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., 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).

[0051] The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or motion) 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] The power management module 188 may manage the 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108), and performing 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 an external electronic device 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 cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or 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 and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0056] The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as New Radio (NR) access technology) after 4G networks. 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 (such as millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transfer rates. The wireless communication module 192 may support a variety of technologies for ensuring high-frequency band performance, 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 (such as the electronic device 104), or a network system (such as the second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate (such as 20 Gbps or higher) for implementing eMBB, a loss coverage (such as 164 dB or lower) for implementing mMTC, or a user plane latency (such as 0.5 ms or lower for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or lower for round-trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0057] The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 (such as an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power from the outside of the electronic device 101 (such as an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna, and the antenna includes a radiating element formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (such as a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. 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, another part (such as a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be further formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0058] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may constitute 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) disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (such as a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (such as a millimeter-wave band), and a plurality of antennas (such as array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (such as a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high-frequency band.

[0059] At least some of the above components may be interconnected via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, General-Purpose Input / Output (GPIO), Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), or Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0060] According to an embodiment, commands or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device 104 via a server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 or 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 to automatically perform a function or service or is to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request one or more of the external electronic devices to perform 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 perform at least part of the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform the requested at least part of the function or service, or perform additional functions or additional services related to the request, and transmit the result of the performance 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 technology, or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In 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.

[0061] An electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0062] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or alternative forms corresponding to the respective 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 form of a noun corresponding to an article 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 a corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component 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 where the terms "operatively" or "communicatively" are not used, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as "coupled to another element (e.g., a second element)", "couples to another element (e.g., a second element)", "connected to another element (e.g., a second element)", or "connects to another element (e.g., a second element)", it means that the one element can be directly (e.g., wired) coupled to the other element, wirelessly coupled to the other element, or coupled to the other element via a third element.

[0063] 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).

[0064] The various embodiments described herein can be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device) and stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory or an external memory). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., a processor) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device) 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 in accordance with the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions can include code generated by a compiler or code that can be run by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium can 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.

[0065] According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded between a seller and a purchaser as a product. The computer program product can be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or the computer program product can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ), or the computer program product can be directly distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) between two user devices (e.g., a smart phone). If it is distributed online, at least part of the computer program product can be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product can be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0066] According to an embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) among the above components may include a single entity or multiple entities. Some of the multiple entities may be respectively disposed 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. Alternatively or additionally, 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 one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, 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.

[0067] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is worn on the body of a user U.

[0068] Referring to Figure 2 and 3 , the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 the electronic device 101) may include a wearable device 201 and an accessory 202. In an embodiment, the wearable device 201 is used when it is worn on the user's body by itself, or, when needed, the user U may wear and use the wearable device 201 when the wearable device 201 is installed on the accessory 202. For example, when moving outdoors, the user U may use the wearable device 201 when wearing the wearable device 201, and may further utilize the accessory 202 when playing a virtual reality game indoors. In an embodiment, the wearable device 201 itself may be understood as Figure 1 the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the accessory 202 itself may be understood as Figure 1 the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the combination of the wearable device 201 and the accessory 202 in a state where the wearable device 201 is installed on the accessory 202 may be understood as Figure 1 the electronic device 101.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the wearable device 201 is a device that can be worn on the face or head of a user U, and may include a display unit 211 and at least one wearing frame 212. For example, in a state where the wearable device 201 is worn on the user U's body, the display unit 211 may be disposed in a direction facing the user U's face (e.g., eyes). When the wearable device 201 is worn, the user U's nose or ears may support at least a part of the wearable device 201. In an embodiment, the display unit 211 and the wearing frame 212 may have a closed curve shape, and in this case, the wearable device 201 may be worn in a state substantially surrounding the user's head. In the illustrated embodiment, a configuration is shown in which a pair of wearing frames 212 extend side by side from the display unit 211. The wearing frame 212 may be substantially folded on the display unit 211 by rotating at least partially relative to the display unit 211. For example, in a state where the wearing frame 212 is folded on the display unit 211, it may be conveniently carried. When the wearable device 201 is worn, the user may unfold the wearing frame 212 to align it side by side.

[0070] Although not shown, in a structure (e.g., a hinge structure) for rotatably coupling the wearing frame 212 to the display unit 211, the wearable device 201 may further include an elastic member (e.g., a torsion spring). In a state where the wearable device 201 is worn on the user U's body, the elastic member may bring the wearing frame 212 into close contact with the user's body. For example, the elastic member may provide an elastic force so that the wearable device 201 can be stably worn. In an embodiment, the elastic member may allow the wearing frame 212 to rotate in a direction away from a specified position (a state of being worn on the user U). For example, according to the size of the user's body (e.g., head), the elastic member may prevent damage to the wearable device 201 by allowing the wearing frame 212 to rotate in a direction away from each other. In an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is mounted or coupled to the accessory 202, the elastic member may allow the wearing frame 212 to rotate in a direction away from each other. In an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is mounted or coupled to the accessory 202, the elastic member may bring the wearing frame 212 into close contact with the holding frame 223 by providing an elastic force. For example, the elastic member may allow adjustment of the position of the wearing frame 212 to correspond to the size of the user U's body or the specifications of the accessory 202. In an embodiment, in a state where the wearable device 201 is worn on the user's body or mounted on the accessory 202, the elastic force provided by the elastic member may suppress the movement of the wearable device 201 by bringing the wearing frame 212 into close contact with the user's body or the holding frame 223. When the wearable device 201 is to be separated from the accessory 202, the user may separate the wearing frame 212 from the holding frame 223 by applying a force to the wearing frame 212 in a direction away from each other.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the display unit 211 may include a display such as 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 (LED). Although not shown, when the display unit 211 includes one of a liquid crystal display, a digital micromirror device, or a liquid crystal on silicon display, the wearable device 201 and / or the electronic device 200 may include a light source that irradiates light onto a screen output area. In an embodiment, when the display itself can generate light, such as an organic light emitting diode or a micro LED, the wearable device 201 and / or the electronic device 200 may provide a virtual image of good quality to the user even if it does not include a separate light source. In an embodiment, when the display is implemented as an organic light emitting diode or a micro LED, the light source may be omitted, and the weight of the wearable device 201 and / or the electronic device 200 may be reduced.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the wearable device 201 and / or the display unit 211 may include a display, a first transparent member, and / or a second transparent member (not shown), and the user U may wear the wearable device 201 and / or the electronic device 200 on the face for use. The first transparent member and / or the second transparent member may be formed of a glass plate, a plastic plate, or a polymer, and may be made transparent or semi-transparent. According to an embodiment, the first transparent member may be disposed to face the right eye of the user U, and the second transparent member may be disposed to face the left eye of the user U. For example, the display unit 211 may combine a real-world image transmitted through the first transparent member and the second transparent member with a virtual image implemented by the wearable device 201 and provide it to the user. In an embodiment, the real-world image may be obtained by a plurality of cameras to be described below, and the obtained real-world image and the virtual image may be combined and provided to the user. When the real-world image is obtained by a camera, the first transparent member and the second transparent member may be omitted or the first transparent member and the second transparent member may be substantially opaque.

[0073] According to an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 includes the first transparent member and the second transparent member, a transparent display may be disposed at a position facing the user's eyes to form a screen display unit. In an embodiment, the wearable device 201 and / or the display unit 211 may perform focus adjustment by using a lens to direct an output image to the user's eyes. For example, the wearable device 201 and / or the display unit 211 may perform focus adjustment so that the user can recognize a screen output from the display. The display and the lens may be combined in various ways, and additional optical elements such as a waveguide may be provided according to the specifications of the wearable device 201 and / or the display unit 211 to be actually manufactured.

[0074] Although not shown, the wearable device 201 and / or the display unit 211 may include a plurality of cameras. The plurality of cameras may obtain images of the space where the user is located or objects around the user. In an embodiment, the plurality of cameras may track or detect the movement of the body (e.g., the head or hand) of the user U, the gaze of the user U, and / or the facial expression of the user U. In addition, by including illumination, the wearable device 201 and / or the display unit 211 may use the illumination when detecting the gaze or facial expression of the user U. In an embodiment, the wearable device 201 may further include a printed circuit board, a battery, a microphone, a speaker, an antenna, and / or various sensors. According to an embodiment, considering the load applied to the user's body in the worn state, the above-listed components may be appropriately distributed and arranged on the display unit 211 or the wearable frame 212.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the wearable device 201 may communicate with external devices (e.g., Figure 1 the electronic device 102 or 104 or the server 108) such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, a personal computer, and / or a home server through a network (e.g., Figure 1 the first network 198 or the second network 199). Each of the external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same type as the wearable device 201 or a device of a different type from the wearable device 201. In an embodiment, the external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be implemented in various forms such as a housing capable of storing and charging a smart phone or the wearable device 201.

[0076] According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations performed in the wearable device 201 may be performed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102 and 104 or the server 108. For example, if the wearable device 201 should automatically perform a function or service, or perform a function or service in response to a request from the user or another device, the wearable device 201 may not perform the function or the service, but request one or more external devices (e.g., Figure 1 the electronic device 102 or 104 or the server 108) to perform at least a part of the function or the service; or in the case of performing the function or the service, the wearable device 201 may further request one or more external devices (e.g., Figure 1The electronic device 102 or 104 or the server 108) executes at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external devices that receive the request may execute at least a part of the function or the requested service, or execute additional functions or additional services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the wearable device 201. The wearable device 201 may provide the result, with or without further processing of the result, as at least a part of the reply to the request. For example, the external device may render content data executed by the application and transmit it to the wearable device 201, and the wearable device 201 that receives the data may output the content data through the display unit 211. When the wearable device 201 detects a user movement through the IMU sensor, the processor of the wearable device 201 (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120) may correct the rendered data received from the external device based on the movement information and output it through the display unit 211. Alternatively, the processor of the wearable device 201 may transmit the movement information to the external device to request rendering so that the screen data is updated accordingly.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 may include a battery (e.g., Figure 1 the battery 189 or 333a of 7), and provide operating power and / or charging power to the wearable device 201 when the wearable device 201 is installed. For example, the wearable device 201 may be installed on the accessory 202 and receive external power when worn on the body of the user U or in an operating state. As described above, in the accessory 202 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and / or the electronic device 200 including the accessory 202, the wearable device 201 itself may be worn, and as needed, the wearable device 201 may be installed on the accessory 202 to assist the operation of the wearable device 201. Here, "assist the operation of the wearable device 201" may include providing an additional advanced network (e.g., Figure 1 the first network 198 or the second network 199) for communicating with an external device (e.g., Figure 1 the electronic device 102 or 104) and providing auxiliary power. In an embodiment, the accessory 202 may also provide components such as an auxiliary memory (e.g., Figure 1 the memory 130) or a speaker (e.g., Figure 1 the sound output module 155) to the wearable device 201. For example, when the wearable device 201 is installed on the accessory 202, additional functions may be provided or enhanced operating performance may be achieved.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 may include a first support member 221 and a holding frame 223 extending side by side from the first support member 221. The accessory 202 is a device used in a state of being substantially worn on the head of the user U, and the holding frame 223 may serve as a structure for wearing the accessory 202 on the body of the user U. In an embodiment, the holding frame 223 may at least partially receive or place a corresponding one of the wearing frames 212 of the wearable device 201. For example, the wearable device 201 itself may be worn on the body of the user U, or according to the needs of the user U, the wearable device 201 may be placed on the body of the user U while being mounted on the accessory 202. According to an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 202, the display unit 211 may be disposed adjacent to the first support member 221. In an embodiment, in a state where the accessory 202 is worn on the body of the user U, the first support member 221 may substantially contact or support the forehead of the user U. For example, in a state where the wearable device 201 is already mounted, the accessory 202 may align at least a part of the display unit 211 toward the face (e.g., eyes) of the user.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 may further include a coupling groove 223a provided in the holding frame 223. In an embodiment, the holding frame 223 may substantially receive or couple at least a part of the wearing frame 212 by using the coupling groove 223a. For example, the coupling groove 223a extends from the surface of the holding frame 223 in one direction, and the wearing frame 212 may be received or coupled to the coupling groove 223a in a form inserted along the extending direction of the coupling groove 223a. For example, when the wearing frame 212 is inserted or received in the coupling groove 223a, the wearable device 201 may be substantially fixed to the accessory 202 in a direction different from the extending direction of the coupling groove 223a. As described below, the accessory 202 may stably mount or position the wearable device 201 by increasing friction or using magnetic force. In an embodiment, the coupling groove 223a may be provided in the outer surface of the holding frame 223. For example, the coupling groove 223a may be exposed to the external space in opposite directions on the accessory 202. In an embodiment, the accessory 202 and / or the holding frame 223 may further include an avoidance recess 223b connected to the coupling groove 223a. In an embodiment, the avoidance recess 223b may be provided on one side of the coupling groove 223a to align with at least a part of the wearing frame 212 when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 202. For example, the avoidance recess 223b may provide a space for placing a structure (e.g., Figure 6 the second pressing member 321c) for placing the wearing frame 212, or may provide a wire space for a wired connection between the wearing frame 212 and the accessory 202.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 may further include a second support member 225 coupled to an end of the holding frame 223. For example, the second support member 225 may be substantially connected to the end of the holding frame 223. Accordingly, the first support member 221, the holding frame 223, and / or the second support member 225 may be arranged to substantially form a closed-loop shape. In an embodiment, when the first support member 221 is supported from the front by the head (e.g., the forehead) of the user U, the second support member 225 may be substantially supported at the rear of the head of the user U. For example, the accessory 202 may be worn in a state of substantially surrounding the head of the user U, and the worn state of the accessory 202 may be stably maintained by the first support member 221 and the second support member 225.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the second support member 225 may be slidable relative to at least one of the holding frames 223. For example, the shape or size of the accessory 202 may be adjusted according to the shape or size of the body of the user U. Although not shown, the holding frame 223 and the second support member 225 may be connected by a rack-pinion combination to be slidably coupled to each other. For example, an adjustment dial 225a provided with a pinion may be provided on the second support member 225, and the second support member 225 may slide relative to at least one of the holding frames 223 according to the rotation of the adjustment dial 225a. In an embodiment, the holding frame 223 may be provided with racks that are symmetrically provided relative to each other and engage with a pinion (e.g., a pinion provided on the adjustment dial 225a), thereby allowing the holding frame 223 to move in opposite directions when the adjustment dial 225a rotates. For the adjustment structure, reference may be made to the configurations disclosed in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2022-0011323 (published on January 28, 2022) and International Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 019452 (published on January 27, 2022), and the adjustment structure will not be described in further detail.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 may further include at least one cushioning member (e.g., Figure 9 the first cushioning member 411 or Figure 2 the second cushioning member 225b). For example, the cushioning members 411 and 225b are structures that directly contact the body of the user U and may include a low-density elastomer such as sponge, or may include materials such as fabric, polymer material, or leather. In an embodiment, the cushioning members 411 and 225b may be provided on the first support member 221 and / or the second support member 225. For example, the first cushioning member 411 may be substantially provided as a part of the first support member to contact the body (e.g., the head) of the user U in the front, while the second cushioning member 225b may be provided as a part of the second support member 225 to contact the rear of the body of the user U.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 and / or the second support member 225 may further include a battery received in the second support member 225 (e.g., Figure 1 or Figure 7 battery 189 or 333a). The batteries 189 and 333a are, for example, rechargeable secondary batteries and may be charged by receiving external power, and the accessory 202 may be configured to supply power from the batteries 189 and 333a to the wearable device 201. When external power is supplied to the batteries 189 and 333a, the accessory 202 and / or the second support member 225 may further include connection terminals (e.g., Figure 1 connection terminal 178) and / or an antenna module (e.g., Figure 1 antenna module 197). For example, the batteries 189 and 333a may be charged by receiving an external power source in a wired or wireless manner.

[0084] In the following embodiments, components that are easily understood from the description of the above embodiments may be labeled with or without the same reference numerals, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted. In the drawings of the embodiments to be described below, the wearable device is substantially omitted, and reference may be made as needed to the Figure 2 and 3 wearable device 201 therein.

[0085] Figure 4 is a perspective view of an accessory 300 of an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 electronic device 200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 is a view showing a part of the accessory 300 taken along the Figure 4 A-A' line of

[0086] Referring to Figure 4 and 5 , the accessory 300 (e.g., Figure 2 accessory 202) may include a first support member 301 (e.g., Figure 2 first support member 221), a holding frame 302 (e.g., Figure 2 holding frame 223), a second support member 303 (e.g., Figure 2 second support member 225), an adjustment dial 331 (e.g., Figure 2 adjustment dial 225a), a buffer member 339 (e.g., Figure 9 first buffer member 411 or Figure 2 second buffer member 225b). The configuration of the accessory 300 may be similar to that of the Figure 2 accessory 202 of

[0087] According to an embodiment, the accessory 300 may stably mount or place the wearable device 201 by further including a pressing member 321b. For example, the pressing member 321b may be disposed on the engaging groove 321 (e.g., Figure 2 the engaging groove 223a), and when the wearing frame 212 is received in the engaging groove 321, the wearing frame 212 is held in the state of being received in the engaging groove 321. In an embodiment, the pressing member 321b may be formed of an elastomer such as sponge, silicone, or rubber, and when contacting the wearing frame 212, the pressing member 321b is compressed to press the wearing frame 212. When the pressing member 321b presses the wearing frame 212, the wearing frame 212 may be in close contact with a part of the inner surface of the pressing member 321b and / or the engaging groove 321 to be stably fixed. In an embodiment, the pressing member 321b may include a material having a high braking friction force to prevent the wearing frame 212 from disengaging from the engaging groove 321. The material of the pressing member 321b may be selected while considering the convenience of the installation or disassembly operation and stably maintaining the installation state of the wearable device 201.

[0088] Although not shown, the pressing member 321b may be implemented as a plurality of protrusions (e.g., ribs) protruding from the inner wall of the engaging groove 321. In an embodiment, the plurality of protrusions serving as the pressing member 321b may be formed of an elastomer such as silicon or rubber. In an embodiment, at least a part of the surface of the plurality of protrusions serving as the pressing member 321b that contacts the wearing frame 212 may be coated with an elastomer such as silicon or rubber. In an embodiment, the pressing member 321b may be at least partially disposed outside the engaging groove 321, or may be replaced with another pressing member disposed outside the engaging groove 321. Refer to Figure 6 to describe again other pressing members disposed outside the engaging groove 321.

[0089] According to an embodiment, a pair of pressing members 321b may be disposed to face each other in the engaging groove 321. For example, when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 300, a part of the wearing frame 212 may be substantially placed between the pressing members 321b. The pressing members 321b may contact the wearing frame 212 and be compressed to a specified degree, thereby stably maintaining the state in which the wearing frame 212 is stably positioned in the engaging groove 321.

[0090] According to an embodiment, a relief recess 323 (e.g., Figure 2The avoidance recess 223b). For example, while a part of the wearing frame 302 is located in the engaging groove 321, it can be exposed to the external space through the avoidance recess 323. In an embodiment, at least one of the wearing frames 212 may include a connector (e.g., Figure 1 the connection terminal 178), and when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 300, the connector can be positioned to correspond to the avoidance recess 323. For example, when the wearable device 201 mounted on the accessory 300 is connected to an external device, the avoidance recess 323 can provide a wire space for a wired connection. In an embodiment, when the accessory 300 has a structure that is wired to the wearable device 201, the avoidance recess 323 can provide a space in which a cable extending from the accessory 300 is placed.

[0091] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a part of an accessory (e.g., Figure 4 the accessory 300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Referring to Figure 6 , the accessory 300 may include a second pressing member 321c rotatably provided at a position adjacent to the engaging groove 321 on the holding frame 302. For example, in a state where the wearable device 212 is mounted on the accessory 300, the second pressing member 321c can fix the wearing frame 212 in close contact with the wearing frame 212. In an embodiment, the wearable device 201 (e.g., the wearing frame 212) can be easily separated from the holding frame 302 by rotating the second pressing member 321c in the arrow direction shown in Figure 6 . In a state where the second pressing member 321c is in close contact with the wearing frame 212, the wearing frame 212 can be in close contact with the inner surface of the engaging groove 321, so that the wearable device 201 can stably maintain the state of being mounted on the accessory 300.

[0093] Figure 7 is a side view of the accessory 300 of an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 the electronic device 200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is a view showing a part of the accessory 300 taken along the Figure 7 B-B' line according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0094] According to an embodiment, Figure 5 and 6 the pressing members 321b and 321c can be replaced with magnets (e.g., the permanent magnet 321d), or can be combined with the permanent magnet 321d to further stabilize the mounting state of the wearable device 201. Figure 7 and 8Examples are disclosed where the electronic device 200 and / or the accessory 300 includes a permanent magnet 321d.

[0095] Referring to Figure 7 and 8 , the accessory 300 (e.g., Figure 2 accessory 202) may also include a permanent magnet 321d disposed adjacent to or substantially within the engagement groove 321. For example, when the wearing frame 212 of the wearable device 201 is a magnet or includes a second permanent magnet 212d, the accessory 300 may include a permanent magnet 321d corresponding to a portion of the wearing frame 212 (or the second permanent magnet 212d). In an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 300, an attractive force may be generated between the permanent magnet 321d and a portion of the wearing frame 212 (or the second permanent magnet 212d), thereby stably engaging or fixing the wearable device 201 to the accessory 300. In an embodiment, whether or not the permanent magnet 321d is provided, the accessory 300 may include Figure 5 and 6 at least one of the pressing members 321b and 321c. By combining the permanent magnet 321d with Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 the pressing members 321b and 321c, the mounting state of the wearable device 201 can be further stabilized.

[0096] According to an embodiment, relative to Figure 7 the state shown, when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 300, the display unit 211 may be disposed on the left side L, and the battery 333a and / or the second support member 303 (e.g., the housing 333) that receives the battery 333a may be disposed on the right side R. For example, by appropriately selecting the positions of the display unit 211 and the battery 333a, the load applied to the body of the user U when the user U wears the wearable device 201 and the accessory 300 can be dispersed.

[0097] Figure 9 is a perspective view of an accessory 400 of an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 the electronic device 200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10 is a view showing an example of using Figure 9 the accessory 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in the electronic device 200 and / or the accessory 400 (e.g., Figure 2In the accessory 202), the buffer members 411 and 339 can be replaced, or the length of the holding frame 402 can be adjusted. For example, the size or shape of the electronic device 200 and / or the accessory 400 can be adjusted according to the shape or size of the user U's body and / or the specifications of the wearable device 201. Therefore, the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can provide better wearing comfort while suppressing the fatigue of the user U even when wearing the accessory 400 equipped with the wearable device 201. As Figure 9 and 10 shown, the accessory 400 can include a first support member 401 (e.g., Figure 2 the first support member 221), a holding frame 402 (e.g., Figure 2 the holding frame 223), a second support member 403 (e.g., Figure 2 the second support member 225), an adjustment dial 331, and buffer members 411 and 339. The components listed above can be similar to the components of the accessories 202 and 300 described above, so detailed descriptions of them are omitted.

[0099] Referring to Figure 9 , the first buffer member 411 (or the second buffer member 339) of the accessory 400 can be replaced. For example, when the first buffer member 411 is disposed within the first support member 401, a coupling structure such as Velcro can be provided, so that the first buffer member 411 having the shape and size required by the user U can be selected and disposed within the first support member 401. When a coupling structure such as Velcro is provided, when wearing the accessory 400, the user U can select the position of the first buffer member 411 on the first support member 401. For example, the user U can dispose the accessory 400 at a comfortable position and wear it. It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the configuration related to the setting of the first buffer member 411 can be similarly implemented in the second buffer member 339.

[0100] Since the shape or size of the wearable device 201 in actual manufacturing and / or the user U's preference can vary, there may be differences in the compatibility between the wearable device 201 and the accessory 400. Referring to Figure 10, the accessory 400 can be compatible with wearable devices 201 having different shapes or sizes. For example, by including a guiding frame 421 and a sliding frame 423, the holding frame 402 can be deformed to correspond to the size of the wearable device 201 (e.g., the length of the wearing frame 212). The guiding frame 421 can extend from, for example, the first support 401, and the sliding frame 423 can be coupled to the guiding frame 421 to slide in the longitudinal direction of the guiding frame 421. For example, while being guided by the guiding frame 421, the sliding frame 423 can move away from or close to the first support 401 by sliding.

[0101] According to an embodiment, when the sliding frame 423 moves away from the first support 401, a wearable device 201 with a long wearing frame 212 can be easily mounted on the accessory 400 (e.g., Figure 2 accessory 202). In an embodiment, when the sliding frame 423 approaches the first support 401, a wearable device 201 with a short wearing frame 212 can be easily mounted on the accessory 400. In an embodiment, when the sliding frame 423 slides in a state where the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 400, the distance between the display unit 211 and the face (e.g., eyes) of the user U can be adjusted. For example, when viewing a clearer image, the user U can place or wear the display unit 211 at an appropriate position by adjusting the length of the holding frame 402. In an embodiment, the user U can slide the second support 403 relative to the holding frame 402 (e.g., the sliding frame 423) by using the adjustment dial 331 to adjust or select the position of the display unit 211 on the face.

[0102] In this way, the electronic device 200 and / or accessories 202, 300, or 400 according to embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a comfortable usage environment for the user U by implementing the buffer members 411 and 339 as replaceable and facilitating the adjustment of the position of the wearable device 201 (e.g., the display unit 211) on the face. In an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessories 202, 300, or 400, the performance or function can be enhanced or extended with the assistance of the accessories 202, 300, or 400.

[0103] Figure 11 is a perspective view showing a part of an accessory (e.g., Figure 2 accessories 202, 300, or 400) of an electronic device (e.g., Figures 2 to 10 electronic device 200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 is a perspective view showing a part of an accessory 400 of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0104] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, by further including at least one contact terminal 427a and 427b and / or a cable 429, the accessory 400 can be electrically connected to the installed wearable device 201. For example, referring to Figure 11 , the accessory 400 may include contact terminals 427a and 427b exposed within the engaging groove 321. The contact terminals 427a and 427b may contact corresponding components based on an elastic force such as a spring pin or a C-type clip. Here, the term "corresponding component" may be a contact pad (not shown) provided on the wearing frame 212 of the wearable device 201.

[0105] According to an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is installed on the accessory 400, the contact terminals 427a and 427b may be in electrical contact with any one of the wearing frames 212. In an embodiment, the contact terminals 427a and 427b may be electrically connected to a battery (e.g., Figure 1 batteries 189 and 333a of or 7) through wires provided within the holding frame 402 and / or the second support member 403. For example, when the wearable device 201 is installed, the accessory 400 may supply operating power and / or charging power to the wearable device 201 through the contact terminals 427a and 427b.

[0106] Referring to Figure 12 , the accessory 400 may include a cable 429 extending from the second support member 403 (e.g., the housing 333). The cable 429 is electrically connected to a battery (e.g., Figure 1 battery 189 or 333a of or 7) within the second support member 403, and may be connected to the wearable device 201 (e.g., the wearing frame 212) through a connector 429a provided at an end. In an embodiment, when the wearable device 201 is installed on the accessory 400, the cable 429 (e.g., the connector 429a) may be connected to the wearing frame 212 through an avoidance recess (e.g., Figure 4 the avoidance recess 323 of ). When the wearable device 201 is installed, the accessory 400 may supply operating power and / or charging power to the wearable device 201 through the cable 429 and / or the connector 429a. For example, the cable 429 may be configured to supply power between the battery 333a and the wearing frame 212.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the wearable device 201 may include a battery embedded in each of a pair of wearable frames 212. In an embodiment, the accessory 400 may include contact terminals 427a and 427b and / or a cable 429 respectively disposed in the holding frame 402. For example, the accessory 400 may provide an electrical connection structure between the first holding frame of the holding frame 402 and the first wearable frame of the wearable frame 212, and an electrical connection structure between the second holding frame of the holding frame 402 and the second wearable frame of the wearable frame 212. In an embodiment, the accessory 400 may include contact terminals 427a and 427b disposed on the first holding frame of the holding frame 402, and a cable 429 disposed on the second holding frame of the holding frame 402. Although not shown, the accessory 400 may include a wireless power transmitting antenna embedded in at least one of the holding frames 402. For example, the accessory 400 may supply power to the wearable device 201 in a wireless manner. When the accessory 400 includes a wireless power transmission antenna, the contact terminals 427a and 427b and / or the cable 429 may be omitted. In an embodiment, the accessory 400 may supply power to wearable devices having different electrical connection structures by including all of the contact terminals 427a and 427b, the cable 429, and / or the wireless power transmission antenna.

[0108] Figure 13 FIG. 509 is a perspective view of a charging stand for an accessory 202 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 14 FIG. 510 is a perspective view showing a state in which an accessory 202 is mounted on a charging stand 509 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] Referring to Figure 13 and 14 FIGS. 509 and 510, the charging stand 509 can be used to store the electronic device 200 and / or the accessory 202. The charging stand 509 may include a base 591, a connecting portion 593, and / or a placement portion 595 (or seat portion). The base 591 is, for example, a portion placed on a flat surface such as a table or the floor, and may have a specified weight to lower the center of gravity of the charging stand 509. In an embodiment, when the charging stand 509 supplies charging power to the accessory 202, the circuit device (e.g., a charging circuit) of the charging stand 509 may be disposed on the base 591. The connecting portion 593 may extend upward from the base 591, and may have a length capable of placing the accessory 202 at a specified height from the flat surface or the base 591 when the accessory 202 is mounted. The placement portion 595 may be disposed at the upper end of the connecting portion 593, and may thus be connected to the base 591 through the connecting portion 593. The placement portion 595 is a portion that substantially places or supports the accessory 202, and may support the accessory 202 in a substantially fixed state, and in this case, the placement portion 595 may be referred to as an “installation portion”.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the placement portion 595 may include a first placement portion 595a, a second placement portion 595b, and / or a third placement portion 595c. When the accessory 202 is placed on the charging stand 509, the first placement portion 595a may support, for example, the first support member 221 or the display unit 211. In an embodiment, when the accessory 202 is placed on the charging stand 509 and the wearable device 201 is not mounted on the accessory 202, the first placement portion 595a may not support any part of the accessory 202. For example, when the second support member 225 contacts and is supported by the second placement portion 595b and the holding frame 223 is supported on the third placement portion 595c in a state where the accessory 202 is placed on the placement portion 595, the first support member 221 may be positioned at a specified height from the first placement portion 595a. In an embodiment, an antenna (e.g., a coil) for wireless power transmission may be received in the second placement portion 595b. The wireless power transmitting antenna is electrically connected to the circuit device in the base 591 through a wire provided in the connection portion 593, and may generate an electromagnetic field and distribute the electromagnetic field in a specified area or space.

[0111] According to an embodiment, when a rechargeable secondary battery (e.g., Figure 1 a battery 189 or 333a of 6 or 7) is received in the second support member 225, the accessory 202 may receive charging power from the charging stand 509. The charging power from the charging stand 509 may be provided to the accessory 202 from the base 591 through a charging cable (not shown). In an embodiment, when the accessory 202 includes a wireless power receiving antenna embedded in the second support member 225, the second support member 225 may be located in the second placement portion 595b to wirelessly receive power. For example, when the second support member 225 is located on the second placement portion 595b, the second support member 225 (e.g., the wireless power receiving antenna) may be located in an area where the electromagnetic field generated by the wireless power transmitting antenna of the second placement portion 595b is distributed.

[0112] Figure 15 is a perspective view of a charging stand 609 for an accessory 602 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 16 is a perspective view showing a state where an accessory 602 is mounted on a charging stand 609 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0113] Referring to Figure 15 and 16 , the charging cradle 609 may include a base 591, a connection portion 593, and / or a placement portion 695. Since the base 591 and / or the connection portion 593 may be similar to Figure 14 the configuration of the charging stand 509 of Figure 2Whether the wearable device 201) is installed on the accessory 602, the user U can hang the electronic device 600 and / or the accessory 602 on the charging stand 609. For example, the shape or structure of the placement portion 695 can be simpler than Figure 14 the shape or structure of the charging stand 509, and the wireless power transmitting antenna can be disposed in the placement portion 695. In an embodiment, the accessory 602 can be stored in a state of being hung on the placement portion 695, and in a state of being hung on the placement portion 695, charging power can be provided through the wireless power transmitting antenna embedded in the placement portion 695.

[0114] Figure 17 FIG. is a side view showing an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0115] Referring to Figure 17 , in the accessory 700 (e.g., Figure 2 the accessory 202), the engaging groove 321 can have a shape in which the width increases or decreases along the insertion direction ID portion of the wearable device (e.g., Figure 2 the wearable device 201). For example, the engaging groove 321 can have a first width W1 at the entrance portion, and its width can gradually decrease along the insertion direction ID of the wearable device 201. In an embodiment, when the engaging groove 321 approaches the exit portion, the width of the engaging groove 321 can be reduced to a second width W2 that is less than the first width W1. For example, when the wearable device 201 is coupled to the accessory 700, the wearing frame (e.g., Figure 2 the wearing frame 212) can be easily aligned with the entrance of the engaging groove 321, and the wearing frame 212 can be stably coupled to the holding frame 302 by moving along the insertion direction ID. In an embodiment, the engaging groove 321 can have the same width from the position having the second width W2 to the exit portion. For example, the engaging groove 321 can have a maximum width (e.g., the first width W1) at the entrance portion and a minimum width (e.g., the second width W2) at the exit portion along the insertion direction ID. It should be noted that the shape of the engaging groove 321 is only mentioned as an example, and the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the wearing frame 212 may have a third width W3 that is less than the first width W1. The third width W3 may be less than the second width W2 or substantially equal to the second width W2. Here, "the third width W3 may be substantially the same as the second width W2" may mean that the wearable device 201 is stably coupled to the accessory 700 by bringing the wearing frame 212 into close contact with the inner wall of the coupling groove 321 in a space having the second width W2 (e.g., within the coupling groove 321). In an embodiment, when the wearing frame 212 is formed of an elastic material, it may have a width greater than the second width W2. For example, in a space having the second width W2, the wearing frame 212 may be partially compressed and may be in close contact with the inner wall of the coupling groove 321. As described above, the accessory 700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may stably maintain the state in which the wearable device 201 is mounted while facilitating the mounting of the wearable device 201 using the width of the coupling groove 321 (e.g., the first width W1 and / or the second width W2).

[0117] Figure 18 is an enlarged view showing a part of the holding frame of the accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 19 is an enlarged view showing a part of the wearing frame of the wearable device mounted on the accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0118] Referring to Figure 18 and 19 , the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 electronic device 200) may further include a support protrusion 321e provided on the holding frame 302 and a support recess 321f provided in the wearing frame 212. When the wearable device (e.g., Figure 2 wearable device 201) is mounted on the accessory (e.g., Figure 2 accessory 202) and reaches a specified position, the support protrusion 321e may engage with the support recess 321f. For example, when the wearable device 201 is coupled to the accessory 202, the support protrusion 321e and the support recess 321f may prevent the wearable device 201 from moving relative to the accessory 202 in the insertion direction (e.g., Figure 17 insertion direction ID). For example, the support protrusion 321e and the support recess 321f may stably maintain the state in which the wearable device 201 is mounted on the accessory 202.

[0119] Figure 20 is a perspective view showing a connection structure between the accessory and the wearable device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 21 is a perspective view showing a cable or connector of the accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] Referring to Figure 20 and 21, in a structure where the accessory 202 and the wearable device 201 are electrically connected by a cable 829 (e.g., Figure 12 the cable 429), the cable 829 and / or the connector 829a (e.g., Figure 12 the connector 429a) may include elastic contact terminals 829b such as leaf springs (e.g., C-clamps) or spring pins. The wearable device 201 may include contact pads 819 provided on the wearable frame 212, and the connector 829 (e.g., the contact terminals 829b) may be electrically connected to the wearable device 201 through the contact pads 819.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the accessory 202 may include a protrusion 829c provided to surround the region where the contact terminals 829b are provided. The protrusion 829c may protrude from the surface of the connector 829a to be at least partially inserted into the wearable frame 212, thereby holding the connector 829a in a state of being coupled to the wearable frame 212. In an embodiment, the protrusion 829c may include a permanent magnet. For example, the protrusion 829c may generate an attractive force by reacting with a magnetic substance provided in the wearable frame 212, thereby holding the connector 829a in a state of being coupled to the wearable frame 212.

[0122] According to an embodiment, in a structure where the connector 829 includes a plurality of contact terminals 829b, the protrusion 829c may have an asymmetric shape. In the illustrated embodiment, the upper surface of the protrusion 829c may be provided to be inclined at a specified angle IA with respect to the surface of the connector 829a, and thus may be implemented as an asymmetric shape. For example, when the connector 829a is coupled to the wearable frame 212, it may be aligned in a specified direction by the asymmetric shape of the protrusion 829c. Here, the "specified direction" may refer to the direction in which the contact terminals 829b and the corresponding contact pads 819 face each other. In an embodiment, when the connector 829a is aligned or coupled to the wearable frame 212 in a direction different from the specified direction, the contact terminals 829b may substantially not contact the contact pads 819.

[0123] Figure 22 is a perspective view of a cable or a connector of an accessory according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0124] Further referring to Figure 22, when the protrusion 829c includes a permanent magnet, the polarities can be asymmetrically arranged. For example, when the first part P1 of the protrusion 829c is magnetized to the S pole, the second part P2 of the protrusion 829c can be magnetized to the N pole. In an embodiment, when the first part P1 of the protrusion 829c is magnetized to the N pole, the second part P2 of the protrusion 829c can be magnetized to the S pole. In the structure where the polarities of the protrusion 829c are asymmetrically arranged, by including a permanent magnet corresponding to the polarity of the protrusion 829c, the wearing frame 212 can couple the connector 829a to the wearing frame 212 in a state aligned in a specified direction. In the structure where the protrusion 829c and the wearing frame 212 include permanent magnets, when the connector 829a is not aligned in the specified direction, a repulsive force may be generated between the protrusion 829c and the wearing frame 212. For example, when not aligned in the specified direction, due to the repulsive force between the protrusion 829c and the wearing frame 212, the connector 829a may be substantially unable to be coupled to the wearing frame 212.

[0125] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., Figures 1 to 3 the electronic device 101 or 200) and / or an accessory (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the accessory 202 or 300) can extend the performance or functions of a wearable device (e.g., Figure 2 the wearable device 201), which can be used when worn on a user's body. For example, according to the usage environment, the electronic device and / or the accessory can provide various types of uses of the wearable device. In an embodiment, the accessory can extend the usage time of the wearable device by providing auxiliary power (e.g., operating power or charging power) to the wearable device. In an embodiment, in a state of being mounted on the accessory, auxiliary power or a more advanced communication environment can be provided to the wearable device.

[0126] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the above, and according to the description of the above embodiments, other effects not mentioned will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0127] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an accessory (e.g., Figure 1 configured to mount a wearable device (e.g., Figure 2 the electronic device 101 or Figures 2 to 4 the wearable device 201) can include a first support (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the first support 221 or 301) and a holding frame extending side by side from the first support (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the holding frame 223 or 302). In an embodiment, the holding frame can be configured to couple to the wearing frame of the wearable device (e.g., Figure 2in a corresponding one of the wearable frames 212) to position the display unit of the wearable device (e.g., Figure 2 the display unit 211) adjacent to the first support member.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a first buffer member disposed on an inner surface of the first support member and configured to contact the user's body (e.g., Figure 9 the first buffer member 411).

[0129] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a second support member coupled to an end of the holding frame (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the second support member 225 or 303). In an embodiment, the first support member, the holding frame, and the second support member may be arranged to form a closed-loop shape.

[0130] According to an embodiment, at least one of the holding frames may be configured to slide relative to the second support member.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a battery received in the second support member (e.g., Figure 1 the battery 189 or 333a of 7). In an embodiment, the accessory may be configured to supply power to the wearable device from the battery.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a second buffer member disposed on an inner surface of the second support member and configured to contact the user's body (e.g., Figure 2 the second buffer member 225b or 339 of 9).

[0133] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a coupling groove disposed in the holding frame (e.g., Figure 2 the coupling groove 223a or 321 of 4). In an embodiment, the coupling groove may be configured to receive or place at least a portion of any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a pressing member disposed on the coupling groove (e.g., Figure 5 the pressing member 321b or 321c of 6). In an embodiment, the pressing member may be configured to maintain a state in which any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device is placed in the coupling groove.

[0135] In an embodiment, the accessory may include a pair of pressing members. In an embodiment, the accessory may be configured to receive or place a portion of any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device between the pair of pressing members.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a permanent magnet disposed adjacent to the coupling groove (e.g., Figure 7a permanent magnet 321d) of 8. In an embodiment, the permanent magnet on the engagement groove may be configured to generate an attractive force with any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

[0137] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include at least one contact terminal exposed inside the engagement groove (e.g., Figure 11 contact terminal 427a or 427b). In an embodiment, the contact terminal may be configured to make electrical contact with any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a relief recess formed in at least one of the holding frames and disposed on one side of the engagement groove (e.g., Figure 2 relief recess 223b or 323 of 4) and a cable configured to be electrically connected to any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device through the relief recess (e.g., Figure 12 cable 429).

[0139] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a second support member coupled to an end of the holding frame and forming a closed-loop shape together with the first support member and the holding frame, and a battery received in the second support member. In an embodiment, the cable may be configured to extend from the second support member and supply power between the battery and the wearable frame.

[0140] According to an embodiment, the holding frame may further include a guiding frame extending from the first support (e.g., Figure 10 guiding frame 421) and a sliding frame coupled to the guiding frame (e.g., Figure 10 sliding frame 423). In an embodiment, the sliding frame may be configured to slide closer to or farther from the first support member while being guided by the guiding frame.

[0141] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., Figures 1 to 3 electronic device 101 or 200) may include a wearable device (e.g., Figure 2 wearable device 201) and an accessory (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 7 , Figures 9 to 10 , and / or Figure 16 accessory 202, 300, 400 or 602), the wearable device being configured to be worn on a user's body by including a display unit (e.g., Figure 2 display unit 211) and a wearable frame extending from the display unit (e.g., Figure 2 wearable frame 212), the accessory being configured to be worn on a user's body and configured to mount the wearable device. In an embodiment, the accessory may include a first support member (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 first support member 221 or 301) and a holding frame extending side by side from the first support member (e.g.,Figures 2 to 4 the holding frame 223 or 302). In an embodiment, the holding frame may be configured to place the display unit adjacent to the first support by receiving a corresponding one of the wearing frames.

[0142] According to an embodiment, in a state where the wearable device is mounted on the accessory, the accessory may be configured to be worn on a user's body to align at least a part of the display unit in a direction facing the user's face.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a coupling groove provided in the holding frame (e.g., Figure 2 the coupling groove 223a or 321 of or 4). In an embodiment, the coupling groove may be configured to receive or place at least a part of any one of the wearing frames.

[0144] According to an embodiment, in a state where the wearing frame is placed in any one of the coupling grooves, the holding frame may be at least partially placed in a space between the wearing frames.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a second support (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 the second support 225 or 303 of ). The second support is coupled to an end of the holding frame. In an embodiment, the first support, the holding frame, and the second support may be arranged to form a closed-loop shape.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the accessory may further include a battery received in the second support (e.g., Figure 1 the battery 189 or 333a of or 7). In an embodiment, power may be supplied to the wearable device from the battery.

[0147] Although the present disclosure has been described and illustrated in connection with its embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are not intended to limit the invention, but are illustrative. It is obvious that various changes may be made in form and detail by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the overall scope of the present disclosure (including the appended claims and their equivalents).

Claims

1. An accessory (202, 300, 400, 602) configured to mount a wearable device (201), comprising: A first support member (221, 301, 401); And A holding frame (223, 302, 402) extending side by side from the first support member, Wherein the holding frame is configured to: by receiving a corresponding one of the wearable frames (212) of the wearable device, position the display unit (211) of the wearable device adjacent to the first support member.

2. The accessory according to claim 1, further comprising a first buffer member (411) disposed on the inner surface of the first support member and configured to contact the user's body.

3. The accessory according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second support member (225, 303, 403) coupled to an end of the holding frame, Among them, The first support member, the holding frame, and the second support member are arranged to form a closed-loop shape.

4. The fitting according to claim 3, wherein, At least one of the holding frames is configured to slide relative to the second support member.

5. The accessory according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising a battery (189, 333a) received in the second support member, Among them, The accessory is configured to supply power to the wearable device from the battery.

6. The accessory according to any one of claims 3 to 5, further comprising a second buffer member (225b, 339) disposed on the inner surface of the second support member and configured to contact the user's body.

7. The accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a coupling groove (223a, 321) provided in the holding frame, Among them, The coupling groove is configured to receive or place at least a part of any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

8. The accessory according to claim 7, further comprising a pressing member (321b, 321c) provided on the coupling groove, Among them, The pressing member is configured to maintain the state in which any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device is placed in the coupling groove.

9. The accessory according to claim 8, comprising a pair of pressing members, Among them, The accessory is configured to receive or place a part of any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device between the pair of pressing members.

10. The accessory according to any one of claims 7 to 9, further comprising a permanent magnet (321d) provided adjacent to the coupling groove, Among them, The permanent magnet on the coupling groove is configured to generate an attractive force with any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

11. The accessory according to any one of claims 7 to 10, further comprising at least one contact terminal (427a, 427b) exposed inside the coupling groove, Among them, The contact terminal is configured to make electrical contact with any one of the wearable frames of the wearable device.

12. The accessory according to any one of claims 7 to 11, further comprising: A relief recess (223b, 323) formed in at least one of the holding frames and provided on one side of the coupling groove; And A cable (429) configured to be electrically connected to any one of the wearing frames of the wearable device through the avoidance recess.

13. The accessory according to claim 12, further comprising: A second support member coupled to an end of the holding frame and forming a closed-loop shape together with the first support member and the holding frame; And A battery received in the second support member, wherein the cable is configured to extend from the second support member and supply power between the battery and the wearing frame.

14. The fitting according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The holding frame further comprises: A guiding frame (421) extending from the first support member; and A sliding frame (423) coupled to the guiding frame, and wherein the sliding frame is configured to slide closer to or farther from the first support member when guided by the guiding frame.

15. An electronic device (101, 200), comprising: A wearable device (201) configured to be worn on a user's body by including a display unit (211) and a wearing frame (212) extending from the display unit; and An accessory (202, 300, 400) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, the accessory being configured to be worn on the user's body and configured to mount the wearable device, wherein in a state where the wearable device is mounted on the accessory, the accessory is configured to be worn on the user's body to align at least a part of the display unit in a direction facing the user's face.

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