electronic machines

Abstract

An electronic device according to the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a display unit arranged in the housing; an imaging unit arranged in the housing and positioned in a periphery of the display unit in a planar view of the housing; and a plurality of microphones arranged in the housing and positioned in a periphery of the display unit in a planar view of the housing. The plurality of microphones are arranged in positions closer to the display unit with respect to the imaging unit, or in positions further away from the imaging unit with respect to the display unit in a first direction in which the display unit and the imaging unit are adjacent, and in alignment at intervals in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an audio data processing device equipped with multiple microphones. The device described in Patent Document 1 is composed of a first housing and a second housing whose position can be changed relative to the first housing. A microphone is disposed in each of the first and second housings. The device described in Patent Document 1 detects the positional relationship between the first and second housings, determines the positional relationship of the multiple microphones from this positional relationship, and performs sound source separation processing on the audio data captured from the multiple microphones based on the determined positional relationship, thereby emphasizing or attenuating audio data from a specific audio source. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-229899 Summary of the Invention

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device that allows for improved flexibility in the components arranged in the housing.

[0005] An electronic device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: The housing and a display unit disposed on the housing; an imaging unit disposed on the housing and positioned around the display unit in a plan view of the housing; a plurality of microphones disposed on the housing and positioned around the imaging unit in a plan view of the housing; The multiple microphones are arranged in a first direction in which the display unit and the imaging unit are adjacent to each other, at a position closer to the display unit than the imaging unit or at a position farther from the display unit than the imaging unit, and are arranged side by side with a gap in a second direction that intersects with the first direction.

[0006] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an electronic device that allows for improved freedom in the components to be arranged in the housing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of an example of an electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic front view of an example of a first housing in an electronic device. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the electronic device with the cover and frame of the first housing removed. [Figure 4] 3 is a schematic enlarged view of a Z1 portion of the electronic device in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] 4 is a schematic enlarged view of a portion Z2 of the electronic device of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 4 taken along line AA. [Figure 7] 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 4 taken along line BB. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] (Background to this disclosure) Known examples of electronic devices include notebook personal computers (laptop PCs) and tablet PCs that are equipped with a display unit, an imaging unit, and multiple microphones (microphone arrays). Known examples of such electronic devices include a configuration in which multiple microphones are aligned in one direction at equal intervals, with an imaging unit located between the multiple microphones. For example, in an electronic device equipped with four microphones, an imaging element and other components that constitute the imaging unit are located between the two central microphones.

[0009] However, when an imaging element or the like is placed between multiple microphones, the area where the microphones are placed tends to become larger relative to the housing. For example, if the area where the microphones are placed becomes larger in the width direction of the housing, the area on both sides of the multiple microphones on the housing becomes smaller. This reduces the degree of freedom in placing other components in the areas on both sides of the multiple microphones.

[0010] For example, communication antennas may be placed in the areas on both sides of the multiple microphones. In recent years, there has been a demand for larger antennas to support 5th generation mobile communication systems (5G). The larger the area in which the multiple microphones are placed, the more difficult it becomes to place relatively large antennas, such as those compatible with 5G, in the areas on both sides of the multiple microphones.

[0011] In addition, sound holes are provided in the housing at positions corresponding to the multiple microphones. In a configuration in which an imaging unit is arranged between multiple microphones, if the imaging unit has a shutter that shields the imaging element, a through-hole is provided in the shutter to prevent the sound hole from being blocked by the opening and closing of the shutter. In this case, when the shutter is open, the through-hole in the shutter forms part of the sound hole. Because the dimensions of the sound hole affect the characteristics of the microphone, measures such as designing the through-hole so as not to degrade the characteristics of the microphone are taken. This poses the problem of a complex design.

[0012] Therefore, in order to solve the above problem, the inventors discovered a configuration in which multiple microphones are arranged in a position closer to the display unit than the imaging unit or farther from the display unit than the imaging unit in the direction in which the display unit and the imaging unit are adjacent to each other, and arrived at the present disclosure.

[0013] An electronic device of a first aspect of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a display unit arranged on the housing, an imaging unit arranged on the housing and positioned around the display unit in a planar view of the housing, and a plurality of microphones arranged on the housing and positioned around the imaging unit in a planar view of the housing, wherein the plurality of microphones are arranged in a first direction in which the display unit and the imaging unit are adjacent to each other, at a position closer to the display unit than the imaging unit or at a position farther from the display unit than the imaging unit, and are arranged side by side with a gap in a second direction intersecting the first direction.

[0014] This configuration allows for greater freedom in the components that can be placed in the housing.

[0015] In the electronic device according to the second aspect of the present disclosure, the plurality of microphones may be disposed between the display unit and the imaging unit.

[0016] This configuration allows for greater freedom in the components that can be placed in the housing.

[0017] The electronic device of the third aspect of the present disclosure may further include an elastic member arranged between the housing and the plurality of microphones, wherein the housing has a plurality of first through holes, and the elastic member has a plurality of second through holes connected to the plurality of first through holes.

[0018] With this configuration, sound holes for a plurality of microphones can be easily formed with a simple configuration.

[0019] In the electronic device according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the housing may have a flat surface that is in contact with the elastic member, and the elastic member may be pressed by the flat surface.

[0020] This configuration allows the elastic member to be pressed evenly against the flat surface, absorbing variations in the gap between the housing and the multiple microphones, and thus makes it easy to form a sound hole consisting of multiple first through holes and multiple second through holes.

[0021] The electronic device of a fifth aspect of the present disclosure further includes a substrate having a mounting surface on which the multiple microphones and the imaging unit are mounted, and the mounting surface of the substrate includes a first area on which the imaging unit is mounted and a second area on which the multiple microphones are mounted, and the first area and the second area may be arranged separately in the first direction.

[0022] This configuration allows for greater freedom in the parts that are arranged in the housing, and also allows the heights of the elements arranged in the second region to be unified.

[0023] The electronic device of a sixth aspect of the present disclosure may further include an antenna arranged on the housing, and the antenna may be arranged in an area formed on both sides of the plurality of microphones when viewed in a plan view of the housing.

[0024] This configuration improves the degree of freedom in antenna placement, allowing for the placement of relatively large antennas, such as those compatible with 5G.

[0025] In the electronic device of the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, when viewed in a plane, if the total length of the housing on the side where the imaging unit and the multiple microphones are arranged is 100, the first dimension of the area where the multiple microphones are arranged may be 25 or more and 40 or less, and the sum of the second dimensions of the area where the antenna is arranged may be 30 or more.

[0026] Such a configuration can further improve the degree of freedom in antenna placement.

[0027] In the electronic device according to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the imaging unit and the plurality of microphones may be located at the center of an upper portion of the housing in a plan view.

[0028] This configuration allows for greater freedom in the components that can be placed in the housing.

[0029] In the electronic device of the ninth aspect of the present disclosure, the imaging unit may have an imaging element and a shutter that shields the imaging element, and the shutter may shield the imaging element by moving in the second direction.

[0030] With this configuration, the shutter and the multiple microphones do not overlap, allowing the shutter to have a simpler configuration.

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, elements are exaggerated for ease of explanation.

[0032] As used herein, terms such as "first," "second," etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as expressing or implying the relative importance or ranking of technical features. Features qualified as "first" and "second" expressly or imply the inclusion of one or more of such features.

[0033] (Embodiment 1) [Overall configuration of electronic devices] 1 is a schematic perspective view of an example of an electronic device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the X, Y, and Z directions indicate the width, depth, and height directions of the electronic device 1, respectively.

[0034] 1, the electronic device 1 is a notebook-type personal computer (laptop PC). The electronic device 1 includes a first housing 2 and a second housing 3. The first housing 2 and the second housing 3 each have a thin, box-like outer shell and are rectangular.

[0035] The first housing 2 houses a display unit 4. The display unit 4 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The display surface of the display unit 4 is exposed from the first housing 2. The first housing 2 also houses an array microphone, an imaging unit, an antenna, and the like.

[0036] The second housing 3 houses an input unit. The input unit is, for example, a keyboard 5 and a touchpad 6. The input unit is exposed from the second housing 3. In this specification, the keyboard 5 and the touchpad 6 may be referred to as the input unit 5, 6. The second housing 3 also houses circuits such as a CPU and memory, a battery, and the like.

[0037] The first housing 2 and the second housing 3 are connected via a hinge unit 7. The hinge unit 7 rotatably connects the first housing 2 and the second housing 3. The hinge unit 7 allows the first housing 2 and / or the second housing 3 to rotate, switching the electronic device 1 between an open state and a closed state. The "open state" refers to a state in which the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 are separated, exposing the display unit 4 and the input units 5 and 6. The "closed state" refers to a state in which the first housing 2 and the second housing 3 are arranged opposite each other, the display unit 4 and the input units 5 and 6 face each other, and the display unit 4 and the input units 5 and 6 are not exposed.

[0038] The first housing 2 and the second housing 3 are made of a metal material, for example, a magnesium alloy.

[0039] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of an example of the first housing 2 in the electronic device 1. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the first housing 2 in the electronic device 1 with the cover 8 and frame 9 removed. FIG. 4 is a schematic enlarged view of a Z1 portion of the electronic device 1 in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged view of a Z2 portion of the electronic device 1 in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 in FIG. 4 taken along line AA. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1 in FIG. 4 taken along line BB.

[0040] 2 to 7, the first housing 2 has a display unit 4, an imaging unit 20, an array microphone 30, and an antenna 40 arranged therein. The array microphone 30 has a plurality of microphones 31.

[0041] In the present embodiment, an example in which the antenna 40 is disposed in the first housing 2 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the antenna 40 does not have to be disposed in the first housing 2. Alternatively, components other than the antenna 40 may be disposed in the first housing 2.

[0042] The first housing 2 has a cover 8 and a frame 9 .

[0043] 2 and 4, the cover 8 is a part that defines the outer periphery of the first housing 2, and has a frame shape in a plan view of the first housing 2. Specifically, the cover 8 is arranged to cover the imaging unit 20 and the antenna 40 that are arranged around the display unit 4. The cover 8 has a hole that exposes the imaging unit 20. Note that "in a plan view of the first housing 2" means when viewed from the thickness direction of the first housing 2, i.e., the Y direction in the drawings. In this embodiment, the cover 8 is made up of multiple parts.

[0044] The frame 9 is disposed inside the cover 8 in a plan view of the first housing 2, and surrounds the outer periphery of the display unit 4. The frame 9 has a frame shape in a plan view of the first housing 2. The frame 9 is disposed at a position overlapping with the array microphone 30 in a plan view of the first housing 2.

[0045] The frame 9 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 11. Specifically, the plurality of first through holes 11 are provided in the upper center of the first housing 2 in a plan view. The plurality of first through holes 11 are provided at positions overlapping with the plurality of microphones 31 in a plan view of the first housing 2. The plurality of first through holes 11 are provided at a predetermined interval P1 in the width direction (X direction) of the first housing 2. When the direction in which the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are adjacent to each other is defined as a first direction D1, the plurality of first through holes 11 are provided side by side along a second direction D2 that intersects with the first direction D1. Note that the second direction D2 may be perpendicular to the first direction D1. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 is the height direction (Z direction) of the first housing 2, and the second direction D2 is the width direction (X direction) of the first housing 2.

[0046] The plurality of first through holes 11 form a part of the sound holes 10 of the plurality of microphones 31. The first through holes 11 are, for example, circular holes.

[0047] 2, 4, and 5, the imaging unit 20 is a part that has the function of capturing an image of an imaging target. The imaging unit 20 is located around the display unit 4 in a plan view of the first housing 2. Specifically, the imaging unit 20 is provided on the side of the first housing 2 where the display screen of the display unit 4 is exposed. The imaging unit 20 is also provided in the center of the top of the first housing 2 in a plan view.

[0048] The imaging unit 20 includes a shutter 21 , a protective sheet 22 , a first imaging element 23 , a light emitting element 24 , a second imaging element 25 , an LED 26 , and a sensor 27 .

[0049] The first imaging element 23, the light-emitting element 24, the second imaging element 25, the LED 26, and the sensor 27 are arranged side by side in the width direction (X direction) of the first housing 2. The first imaging element 23, the light-emitting element 24, the second imaging element 25, the LED 26, and the sensor 27 are arranged side by side along a second direction D2 that intersects with a first direction D1 in which the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are adjacent to each other.

[0050] The imaging unit 20 has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a plan view of the first housing 2. The longitudinal direction of the imaging unit 20 corresponds to the second direction D2, and the lateral direction of the imaging unit 20 corresponds to the first direction D1.

[0051] The shutter 21 shields the first imaging element 23 and the second imaging element 25. The shutter 21 is formed of a member having a rectangular plate shape. The shutter 21 shields the first imaging element 23 and the second imaging element 25 by moving in a second direction D2 in which the first imaging element 23 and the second imaging element 25 are aligned.

[0052] In this embodiment, the shutter 21 shields the first imaging element 23, the light emitting element 24, and the second imaging element 25 by moving in the second direction D2 in which the first imaging element 23 and the second imaging element 25 are aligned.

[0053] The protective sheet 22 protects the first imaging element 23, the light emitting element 24, and the second imaging element 25. The protective sheet 22 is formed of, for example, a transparent sheet member.

[0054] The first imaging element 23 is an infrared camera, the light emitting element 24 is an infrared LED, and the second imaging element 25 is an RGB camera. The LED 26 is an operation confirmation LED, and the sensor 27 is an illuminance sensor.

[0055] The imaging unit 20 may have one or more imaging elements. For example, the imaging unit 20 may have the first imaging element 23 and / or the second imaging element 25. The shutter 21, the protective sheet 22, the light-emitting element 24, the LED 26, and the sensor 27 are not essential components of the imaging unit 20. Furthermore, the imaging unit 20 may replace these elements with other elements, or may have other elements added.

[0056] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the array microphone 30 includes a plurality of microphones 31.

[0057] The multiple microphones 31 are arranged in the first housing 2 and are positioned around the imaging unit 20 in a plan view of the first housing 2. In this embodiment, the multiple microphones 31 are arranged closer to the display unit 4 than the imaging unit 20 in a first direction D1 in which the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are adjacent to each other. The first direction D1 is the direction in which the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are arranged side by side in a plan view of the first housing 2.

[0058] In this embodiment, in a plan view of the first housing 2, the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are arranged with a gap between them, and the multiple microphones 31 are arranged between the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 in a plan view of the first housing 2. The multiple microphones 31 are also provided in the center of the top of the first housing 2 in a plan view of the first housing 2. The multiple microphones 31 are also arranged in positions that overlap with the frame 9 of the first housing 2 in a plan view of the first housing 2.

[0059] The multiple microphones 31 may be arranged at a position farther from the display unit 4 than the imaging unit 20 in the first direction D1. The multiple microphones 31 may be arranged at a position closer to the display unit 4 than the imaging unit 20, or at a position farther from the display unit 4 than the imaging unit 20, in the first direction D1 in which the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are adjacent to each other. In other words, the multiple microphones 31 may be located on the outer periphery of the imaging unit 20 in the short-side direction (first direction D1) in a plan view of the first housing 2. The multiple microphones 31 are not located on the outer periphery of the imaging unit 20 and the long-side direction (second direction D2) of the imaging unit 20.

[0060] The microphones 31 are arranged side by side at intervals P1 in a second direction D2 intersecting the first direction D1. For example, the microphones 31 are arranged at equal intervals. In this embodiment, the microphones 31 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a center line CL1 of the first housing 2 extending in the height direction (Z direction) in a plan view of the first housing 2.

[0061] In this embodiment, the array microphone 30 has four microphones 31. The number of microphones 31 is not limited to four, and may be any number as long as it is two or more.

[0062] 3 and 5, the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31 are mounted on a substrate 13. The substrate 13 has a mounting surface 13a on which the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31 are mounted. The mounting surface 13a of the substrate 13 includes a first region R1 on which the imaging unit 20 is mounted and a second region R2 on which the multiple microphones 31 are mounted.

[0063] The first region R1 is a region where elements constituting the imaging unit 20 are arranged on the mounting surface 13a of the substrate 13. In the first region R1, the first imaging element 23, the light-emitting element 24, the second imaging element 25, the LED 26, and the sensor 27 are arranged side by side along the second direction D2.

[0064] The second region R2 is a region where a plurality of microphones 31 are arranged on the mounting surface 13a of the substrate 13. In the second region R2, the plurality of microphones 31 are arranged side by side at a predetermined interval P1 along the second direction D2.

[0065] In a plan view of the first housing 2, the first region R1 and the second region R2 are arranged separately in the first direction D1. That is, in a plan view of the first housing 2, the first region R1 and the second region R2 are arranged offset in the first direction D1. Specifically, in a plan view of the first housing 2, the second region R2 is formed at a position on the mounting surface 13a closer to the display unit 4 than the first region R1. In a plan view of the first housing 2, the first region R1 is formed at a position on the mounting surface 13a farther from the display unit 4 than the second region R2. In a plan view of the first housing 2, the first region R1 and the second region R2 do not overlap.

[0066] 6 and 7, a plurality of elastic members 32 are arranged between the first housing 2 and the plurality of microphones 31 in the depth direction (Y direction) of the first housing 2. Specifically, the plurality of elastic members 32 are arranged by being sandwiched between the frame 9 of the first housing 2 and the plurality of microphones 31.

[0067] The elastic member 32 is an elastically deformable member. The elastic member 32 is formed, for example, of a rectangular plate-like member. The elastic member 32 is formed, for example, of urethane foam, silicone rubber, or the like.

[0068] The elastic member 32 is provided with a second through hole 12. The second through hole 12 is, for example, a circular hole. The second through hole 12 is connected to a first through hole 11 provided in the frame 9 and forms a part of the sound hole 10. As shown in FIG. 7 , the multiple microphones 31 are configured to receive sounds that have passed through the multiple first through holes 11 and the multiple second through holes 12.

[0069] 5, in this embodiment, two positioning holes 14 are provided in the substrate 13 around the multiple microphones 31. Furthermore, two protrusions are provided in the first housing 2 to be inserted into the two positioning holes 14. By inserting the two protrusions into the two positioning holes, the first housing 2 can be easily positioned relative to the substrate 13. This makes it possible to easily connect the first through-hole 11 and the second through-hole 12 to form the sound hole 10.

[0070] The sound hole 10 is formed by a first through hole 11 provided in the frame 9 of the first housing 2 and a second through hole 12 provided in the elastic member 32. The depth T0 of the sound hole 10 is determined by the sum of the depth T1 of the first through hole 11 and the depth T2 of the second through hole.

[0071] The depth T2 of the second through hole 12 of the elastic member 32 can be adjusted by elastically deforming the elastic member 32. For example, the thickness of the elastic member 32 is reduced by applying a force in the thickness direction (Y direction) of the elastic member 32. When the thickness of the elastic member 32 is reduced, the depth T2 of the second through hole 12 also becomes smaller. In this way, the depth T2 of the second through hole 12 can be easily adjusted by applying a force in the thickness direction (Y direction) of the elastic member 32.

[0072] The frame 9 of the first housing 2 has a flat surface 9a that comes into contact with the multiple elastic members 32. The flat surface 9a is a flat surface formed by the inner wall of the frame 9 of the first housing 2. The frame 9 presses the multiple elastic members 32 evenly with the flat surface 9a. That is, the multiple elastic members 32 are pressed evenly by the flat surface 9a of the first housing 2. For this reason, the multiple elastic members 32 are likely to elastically deform by a uniform amount in the thickness direction (Y direction). This allows the depth T2 of the multiple second through holes 12 to be adjusted evenly.

[0073] As described above, the mounting surface 13a of the substrate 13 is divided into a first region R1 where the imaging unit 20 is mounted and a second region R2 where the multiple microphones 31 are mounted, and arranged in the first direction D1. The heights of the elements constituting the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31 are different. Therefore, by dividing the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31 into the first region R1 and the second region R2, the heights of the multiple elements (multiple microphones 31) arranged in the second region R2 can be unified. This makes it easier for the flat surface 9a to press the multiple elastic members 32 evenly.

[0074] In this embodiment, four elastic members 32 are arranged corresponding to the four microphones 31. The number of elastic members 32 is not limited to four. The number of elastic members 32 may be one or more. For example, one elastic member 32 may be arranged across multiple microphones 31. In this case, multiple second through holes 12 may be provided in one elastic member 32.

[0075] 3 and 5, the antenna 40 is disposed in a position that does not interfere with the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31. The two antennas 40 are disposed in two areas formed on both sides of the multiple microphones 31 when the first housing 2 is seen in a plan view.

[0076] The antenna 40 is formed of, for example, a conductive material and is capable of communicating with an external device. The antenna 40 is, for example, an antenna compatible with 5G, Wi-Fi, and / or a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). The antenna 40 is capable of transmitting and receiving 5GNR (5th Generation New Radio) signals, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) signals, and / or WWAN signals.

[0077] 3, in a plan view of the first housing 2, the total length L0 of the first housing 2 on the side where the imaging unit 20 and the plurality of microphones 31 are arranged is defined as 100. The total length L0 of the first housing 2 is , thWhen the first housing 2 is seen in a plan view, this is the maximum dimension of the first housing 2 in the width direction (X direction).

[0078] In this case, the first dimension L1 of the area where the multiple microphones 31 are arranged is 25 or more and 40 or less, and the sum of the second dimensions L2 of the area where the antenna 40 is arranged is 30 or more. The sum of the third dimensions L3 of the area where other components can be arranged is 25 or less. Note that the area where other components can be arranged refers to an area other than the area where the multiple microphones 31 are arranged and the area where the antenna 40 is arranged, where other components can be arranged. The area where other components can be arranged is, for example, an area where fasteners such as screws are arranged.

[0079] The interval P1 between the microphones 31 is designed to be the maximum value in the first dimension L1, thereby improving the sound collection performance of the microphones 31.

[0080] [effect] According to the electronic device 1 of the first embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0081] The electronic device 1 includes a housing 2, a display unit 4, an imaging unit 20, and multiple microphones 31. The display unit 4 is disposed in the housing 2. The imaging unit 20 is disposed in the housing 2, and is located around the display unit 4 in a plan view of the housing 2. The multiple microphones 31 are disposed in the housing 2, and are located around the imaging unit 20 in a plan view of the housing 2. The multiple microphones 31 are disposed in positions closer to the display unit 4 than the imaging unit 20 or farther from the display unit 4 than the imaging unit 20 in a first direction D1 in which the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20 are adjacent to each other. The multiple microphones 31 are also disposed side by side at intervals P1 in a second direction D2 that intersects with the first direction D1.

[0082] This configuration improves the degree of freedom in the components arranged in the housing 2. Specifically, because the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31 are arranged offset in the first direction D1, the area in which the multiple microphones 31 are arranged can be made smaller in the second direction intersecting with the first direction D1. This makes it possible to increase the space formed on both sides of the area in which the multiple microphones 31 are arranged. This makes it possible to ensure space for arranging other components on both sides of the multiple microphones 31.

[0083] In this way, the electronic device 1 can improve the degree of freedom in the components that are arranged in the housing 2 with a simple configuration.

[0084] The plurality of microphones 31 are arranged between the display unit 4 and the imaging unit 20. With this configuration, the degree of freedom in the parts arranged in the housing 2 can be further improved.

[0085] The electronic device 1 further includes an elastic member 32 disposed between the housing 2 and the plurality of microphones 31. The housing 2 is provided with a plurality of first through holes 11, and the elastic member 32 is provided with a plurality of second through holes 12 connected to the plurality of first through holes 11. With this configuration, the plurality of first through holes 11 and the plurality of second through holes 12 can easily form sound holes 10 connected to the plurality of microphones 31.

[0086] The housing 2 has a flat surface 9a that comes into contact with the elastic member 32, and the elastic member 32 is pressed by the flat surface 9a. With this configuration, the elastic member 32 is pressed by the flat surface 9a, and variations in the gap between the housing 2 and the multiple microphones 31 can be easily absorbed. As a result, the sound hole 10, which is made up of multiple first through holes and multiple second through holes, can be easily formed.

[0087] The electronic device 1 further includes a substrate 13 having a mounting surface on which multiple microphones 31 and an imaging unit 20 are mounted. The mounting surface 13a of the substrate 13 includes a first region R1 where the imaging unit 20 is mounted and a second region R2 where multiple microphones 31 are mounted. The first region R1 and the second region R2 are arranged separately in the first direction D1. This configuration allows the heights of the elements arranged in the second region R2 to be uniform. Because the imaging elements and microphones 31 have different heights, arranging them separately in the first region R1 and the second region R2 allows the heights of the elements to be uniform. This makes it easier for the flat surface 9a of the first housing 2 to press the elastic member 32 more evenly in the second region R2.

[0088] The electronic device 1 further includes an antenna 40 disposed in the housing 2. The antenna 40 is disposed in areas formed on both sides of the plurality of microphones 31 in a plan view of the housing 2. With this configuration, it is possible to dispose a relatively large antenna 40 in the areas formed on both sides of the plurality of microphones 31. This makes it possible to dispose, for example, a 5G-compatible antenna in the areas formed on both sides of the plurality of microphones 31.

[0089] In a plan view of the housing 2, the total length L0 of the housing 2 on the side where the imaging unit 20 and the multiple microphones 31 are arranged is set to 100. In this case, the first dimension L1 of the area where the multiple microphones 31 are arranged is between 25 and 40, and the sum of the second dimensions L2 of the area where the antenna 40 is arranged is 30 or more. With this configuration, it is possible to arrange a relatively large antenna 40 in the areas formed on both sides of the multiple microphones 31.

[0090] The imaging unit 20 and the plurality of microphones 31 are located at the center of the upper part of the housing 2 in a plan view. With this configuration, the degree of freedom in arranging the components in the housing 2 can be further improved.

[0091] The imaging unit 20 has an imaging element 23 and a shutter 21 that shields the imaging element 23. The shutter 21 shields the imaging element 23 by moving in the second direction D2. With this configuration, the shutter 21 and the sound hole 10 do not interfere with each other. Specifically, in a plan view of the housing 2, the shutter 21 does not overlap with the multiple microphones 31, and therefore the shutter 21 does not block the sound hole 10. This eliminates the need to provide a through-hole or the like in the shutter 21 to prevent the sound hole 10 from being blocked, resulting in a simpler design.

[0092] In the present embodiment, the electronic device 1 is a laptop PC, but is not limited to this. For example, the electronic device 1 may be a tablet PC, a smartphone, or other information processing device.

[0093] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the imaging unit 20 and the array microphone 30 (multiple microphones 31) are arranged at the center of the top in a plan view of the first housing 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the imaging unit 20 and the array microphone 30 (multiple microphones 31) may be arranged around the display unit 4 in a plan view of the first housing 2.

[0094] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the antenna 40 is arranged in the areas formed on both sides of the multiple microphones 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, components other than the antenna 40 may be arranged in the areas formed on both sides of the multiple microphones 31.

[0095] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the inner wall of the frame 9 of the first housing 2 is the flat surface 9a, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a protruding portion protruding from the inner wall of the frame 9 of the first housing 2 toward the elastic member 32 may be provided, and the surface of the protruding portion that comes into contact with the elastic member 32 may be the flat surface 9a.

[0096] Although the present disclosure has been fully described in connection with the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, various changes and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and such changes and modifications are to be understood as being included within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims unless they depart therefrom. [Industrial Applicability]

[0097] The present disclosure can improve the degree of freedom in arranging components in a housing, and is therefore applicable to, for example, electronic devices (such as laptop PCs and tablet PCs). [Explanation of symbols]

[0098] 1 Electronic equipment 2. First enclosure 3 Second enclosure 4 Display section 5 Keyboard 6 Touchpad 7 Hinge part 8 Cover 9 frames 9a flat surface 10 sound holes 11 First through hole 12 Second through hole 13 PCB 14 Positioning hole 20 Imaging unit 21 Shutter 22 Protective Sheet 23 First image sensor 24 Light-emitting element 25 Second image sensor 26 LED 27 Sensors 30 Array Microphone 31. Mike 32 Elastic member 40 Antenna CL1 center line D1 1st direction D2 2nd direction L0 total length L1 First dimension L2 Second dimension L3 Third dimension P1 interval T0 depth T1 Depth T2 depth

Claims

1. The housing and a display unit disposed on the housing; an imaging unit disposed on the housing and positioned around the display unit in a plan view of the housing; a plurality of microphones disposed on the housing and positioned around the imaging unit in a plan view of the housing; the plurality of microphones are arranged between the display unit and the imaging unit at positions closer to the display unit than the imaging unit in a first direction in which the display unit and the imaging unit are adjacent to each other, and spaced apart from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction; electronic equipment.

2. further comprising an elastic member disposed between the housing and the plurality of microphones; The housing is provided with a plurality of first through holes, The elastic member is provided with a plurality of second through holes connected to the plurality of first through holes. The electronic device according to claim 1 .

3. the plurality of microphones are configured to receive sounds that have passed through the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of second through holes; The electronic device according to claim 2 .

4. the housing has a surface that comes into contact with the elastic member, The elastic member is pressed by a surface of the housing. The electronic device according to claim 2 .

5. a substrate having a mounting surface on which the plurality of microphones and the imaging unit are mounted; the mounting surface of the substrate includes a first region in which the imaging unit is mounted and a second region in which the plurality of microphones are mounted; The first region and the second region are arranged separately in the first direction. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. further comprising two antennas disposed on the housing; the two antennas are respectively arranged in two regions formed on both sides of the plurality of microphones in a plan view of the housing; The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

7. In a plan view of the housing, when the total length of the housing on the side where the imaging unit and the plurality of microphones are arranged is set to 100, a first dimension of the area in which the plurality of microphones are arranged is equal to or greater than 25 and equal to or less than 40; the sum of the second dimensions of the two regions is 30 or greater; 7. The electronic device according to claim 6.

8. the imaging unit and the microphones are located at the center of the upper part of the housing in a plan view; The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

9. the imaging unit includes an imaging element and a shutter that shields the imaging element; the shutter blocks the imaging element by moving in the second direction. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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