Wearable electronic device

Abstract

According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device comprises a frame-shaped guide housing, at least one fastening member extending from the guide housing and configured to wear the guide housing on a user's body, and a main housing disposed to be vertically movable within the guide housing. When the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the main housing may be configured to be vertically movable relative to the guide housing in a direction toward or toward the user's body. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, wearable electronic devices. Background Technology

[0002] As the integration density of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, various functions can be integrated into a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, not only communication functions but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management or electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device.

[0003] Recently, wearable electronic devices that can be worn on the body have reached commercialization, and the use of electronic devices that have the appearance of a wristwatch while being equipped with various functions such as electronic wallets, medical / health management functions, and / or communication functions is becoming common. Because they can be worn on the body, wearable electronic devices can provide users with various conveniences in terms of portability and use. For example, wearable electronic devices are expected to replace various other forms of electronic devices, such as smartphones, in the future. The problem to be solved

[0004] As various functions such as entertainment, multimedia, communication, and security are integrated into a single electronic device, the performance of the device can become increasingly sophisticated. For example, various components and hardware within an electronic device, such as processors or communication modules, can perform the processing and transmission of more signals. As the performance of electronic devices advances, more heat may be generated internally; as the internal temperature rises, the operating environment of the device deteriorates, and power consumption may increase. In some electronic devices, the operating performance of components, such as processors, may be limited as necessary to suppress the rise in internal temperature. For instance, during signal processing or transmission operations, electronic components such as processors may be restricted to operate at a performance level lower than their actual capabilities.

[0005] In electronic devices such as laptop computers, tablet PCs, and smartphones, the inclusion of various types of heat dissipation structures allows for maintaining a good operating environment without limiting the performance of electronic components. For example, to rapidly dissipate or release heat from heat-generating electronic components, electronic devices may include heat dissipation structures such as thermally conductive structures, heat pipes, or vapor chambers. However, in wearable electronic devices miniaturized for body wear, it is difficult to secure space to place such heat dissipation structures; furthermore, even if structures are placed, there may be limitations in securing a sufficient surface area to dissipate or release heat. Moreover, as wearable electronic devices are carried or used while worn on the body, heat generated inside them can cause low-temperature burns.

[0006] Various embodiments disclosed in this document can provide a wearable electronic device capable of smoothly dissipating heat generated from electronic components.

[0007] The various embodiments disclosed in this document can provide a wearable electronic device capable of ensuring a stable operating environment by smoothly dissipating internal heat.

[0008] Various embodiments disclosed in this document can provide a wearable electronic device capable of preventing low-temperature burns while smoothly releasing internal heat. means of solving the problem

[0009] According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device comprises a frame-shaped guide housing, at least one fastening member extending from the guide housing and configured to wear the guide housing on a user's body, and a main housing disposed to be vertically movable within the guide housing, wherein when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the main housing may be configured to be vertically movable relative to the guide housing in a direction toward or toward the user's body.

[0010] According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device comprises a frame-shaped guide housing, at least one fastening member extending from the guide housing and configured to wear the guide housing on a user's body, a main housing disposed to be vertically movable within the guide housing, a temperature sensor configured to detect the internal temperature of the main housing, and a processor, wherein the processor detects the internal temperature of the main housing using the temperature sensor and, when the internal temperature of the main housing is detected to be mapped to a temperature value of 37 degrees Celsius or higher while the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the main housing may be configured to move the main housing relative to the guide housing in a direction away from the user's body. Effects of the invention

[0011] According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device can be worn on a user's body and can separate a housing containing a heat-generating electronic component from the user's body, thereby suppressing or preventing the risk of low-temperature burns even if heat is generated inside the electronic device. According to one embodiment, since the housing containing the heat-generating component can be separated from the user's body, external air circulation between the user's body and the housing is possible, and heat generated by the electronic device can be smoothly released into the external space. As heat inside the electronic device (e.g., housing) is smoothly released, the electronic device can secure a stable operating environment. In addition, various effects that can be identified directly or indirectly through this document may be provided. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to one of the various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the main housing of a wearable electronic device moved according to one of the various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to another of the various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to another of the various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0013] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0014] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0015] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence is performed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An 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 of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0016] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0017] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0018] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., 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 pen).

[0019] The sound output module (155) can 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 multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0020] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0021] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) that is directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0022] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0023] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0024] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one 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 headphone connector).

[0025] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0026] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0027] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0028] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0029] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0030] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified by the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., a second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0031] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0032] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0033] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0034] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104 or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0036] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0037] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, 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 each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” or “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0038] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0039] Various embodiments of this document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0040] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0041] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0042] In the following detailed description, "electronic device" may mean "wearable electronic device." It should be noted that various embodiments may include different components, and that individual embodiments do not limit the various embodiments disclosed in this document. For example, the configurations of different embodiments may be optionally combined to form an electronic device of another embodiment not directly mentioned. In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) of FIG. 1 or the first antenna (350) and second antenna (355) of FIG. 4 may be included in the electronic device (400) of FIG. 5 to provide wireless communication functions. In another embodiment, the interface (177) or connection terminal (178) of FIG. 1 may be included in the electronic devices (400, 500) of FIG. 5 to 7 to provide a means of wired connection with another electronic device (e.g., external electronic device (102) of FIG. 2). In another embodiment, the wheel key (320) of FIG. 4 is mounted on the guide housing (e.g., side bezel structure (310)) of FIG. 6 and can rotate around the main housing (311).

[0044] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the electronic device (101, 102, 104) of FIG. 1) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear view of a wearable electronic device (200) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) comprising a first surface (or front) (210A), a second surface (or rear) (210B), and a side (210C) surrounding the space between the first surface (210A) and the second surface (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) extending from the housing (210) (e.g., the side bezel structure (210) or guide housing of FIG. 4) and configured to detachably fasten the electronic device (200) to a part of a user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). In one embodiment, the housing (210) may be interpreted as comprising the side bezel structure (310) (or guide housing) of FIG. 4 and a main housing (311), wherein the main housing (311) may be positioned to be capable of vertical movement and / or linear reciprocating movement within the guide housing. In other embodiments (not shown), the housing (210) may refer to a structure forming some of the first surface (210A), second surface (210B), and side (210C) of FIG. 2. According to one embodiment, the first surface (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially transparent (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The second surface (210B) may be formed by a rear plate (207) that is substantially opaque. The rear plate (207) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the materials. The above side (210C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (206) comprising metal and / or polymer, which is combined with the front plate (201) and the rear plate (207).In some embodiments, the rear plate (207) and the side bezel structure (206) may be formed integrally and may include the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as aluminum). The fastening members (250, 260) may be formed in various materials and shapes. The integral and multiple unit links may be formed so as to be movable with each other by means of woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0046] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (220, see FIG. 4), an audio module (205, 208), a sensor module (211), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., a key input device (202, 203, 204), a connector hole (209), or a sensor module (211)) or additionally include other components.

[0047] The display (220) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201) and may be various shapes such as circular, elliptical, or polygonal. The display (220) may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0048] The audio module (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole (205), and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of sound. The speaker hole (208) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (207, 214) and the microphone hole (203) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (207, 214) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0049] The sensor module (211) can generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (211) may include, for example, a biosensor (e.g., HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The biosensor can detect at least one of the user's biosignals, for example, a photoplethysmography (PPG), sleep period, skin temperature, heart rate, or electrocardiogram. In another embodiment, the sensor module (211) may mean at least one of an electrode terminal or an optical window of the biosensor and may be exposed to the outside of the housing (210) (e.g., the main housing (311) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's body, the sensor module (211) (e.g., electrode terminals of a biosensor or an optical window) may be positioned toward the user's body or may be in contact with the user's body. The electronic device (200) may further include at least one of the sensor modules not illustrated, such as a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0050] The key input device (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a side key button (202, 203) disposed on a side (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key (202) may be in a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (202). In another embodiment, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input device (202, 203, 204) that is not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (220).

[0051] The connector hole (209) may include another connector hole (not shown) capable of receiving a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device and a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. The electronic device (200) may further include a connector cover (not shown) that, for example, covers at least a portion of the connector hole (209) and blocks the entry of external foreign matter into the connector hole.

[0052] The fastening member (250, 260) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (210) using a locking member (251, 261). The fastening member (250, 260) may include one or more of a fixing member (252), a fixing member fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fixing ring (255).

[0053] The fixing member (252) may be configured to fix the housing (210) and the fastening member (250, 260) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). The fixing member fastening hole (253) may fix the housing (210) and the fastening member (250, 260) to a part of the user's body in correspondence with the fixing member (252). The band guide member (254) may be configured to limit the range of movement of the fixing member (252) when the fixing member (252) is fastened to the fixing member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the fastening member (250, 260) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) may limit the range of movement of the fastening member (250, 260) when the fixing member (252) and the fixing member fastening hole (253) are fastened.

[0054] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a wearable electronic device (300) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic devices (101, 102, 104, 200) of FIG. 1 to 3).

[0055] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (300) may include a side bezel structure (310) (e.g., a frame-shaped guide housing), a wheel key (320), a front plate (201), a display (220), a first antenna (350), a second antenna (355), a support member (360) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380), a sealing member (390), a rear plate (393), and fastening members (395, 397). At least one of the components of the electronic device (300) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, and redundant descriptions are omitted below. In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a main housing (311) positioned to be vertically movable within a guide housing, and at least one of a front plate (201), a display (220), a first antenna (350), a second antenna (355), a support member (360) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380), and a sealing member (390) may be positioned in the main housing (311). In some embodiments, a rear plate (393) may be part of the main housing (311) or may be coupled to the main housing (311). In other embodiments, the rear plate (393) may be mounted in a guide housing, e.g., a side bezel structure (310). In a structure where the rear plate (393) is mounted in the side bezel structure (310), the main housing (311) may move vertically and / or reciprocate linearly in a direction toward or away from the rear plate (393).

[0056] According to various embodiments, the support member (360) may be placed inside the electronic device (300) (e.g., inside the main housing (311)) to improve the mechanical strength of the main housing (311). The support member (360) may be formed from, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., a polymer) material. The support member (360) may have a display (220) attached to one side and a printed circuit board (380) attached to the other side. The printed circuit board (380) may be equipped with a processor, memory, and / or an interface (e.g., the processor (120), memory (130), and / or interface (177) of FIG. 1). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0057] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, HDMI (high definition multimedia interface), USB (universal serial bus) interface, SD card interface, and / or audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device (300) to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0058] The battery (370) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (300) and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (370) may be disposed substantially coplanar with, for example, a printed circuit board (380). The battery (370) may be disposed integrally inside the electronic device (300) or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (300).

[0059] The first antenna (350) may be positioned between the display (220) and the support member (360). The first antenna (350) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna (350) may, for example, communicate near field with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a near field communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side bezel structure (310) and / or a combination thereof of the support member (360).

[0060] A second antenna (355) may be positioned between the circuit board (380) and the rear plate (393). The second antenna (355) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second antenna (355) may, for example, communicate near field with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a near field communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side bezel structure (310) and / or the rear plate (393) or a combination thereof.

[0061] The sealing member (390) may be configured to block moisture and foreign matter from entering the internal space of the main housing (311) from the outside by forming a sealing structure between the main housing (311) and the rear plate (393) in an embodiment where, for example, the rear plate (393) is coupled to the main housing (311). In some embodiments, the electronic device (300) may further include an additional sealing member (not shown) disposed between the main housing (311) and the front plate (201).

[0062] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a wearable electronic device (400) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic devices of FIG. 1 to 4 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300)).

[0063] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (400) may include a temperature sensor (493) and a drive motor (497), and the internal temperature (e.g., the internal temperature of the main housing (311) in FIG. 3) may be detected using the temperature sensor (493), and the main housing (311) may be moved up and down by operating the drive motor (497) based on the detected internal temperature. The drive motor (497) may include, for example, a step motor, a servo motor, a micro motor, a squiggle motor, and / or a piezoelectric motor. The electronic device (400) may include a motor driver (499) that operates the drive motor (497), and a processor (420) (e.g., the processor (120) in FIG. 1) may control the motor driver (499) to operate the drive motor (497). In one embodiment, the motor driver (499) can be substantially integrated into the processor (420).

[0064] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (400) may include an audio module (470) (e.g., the audio module (170) of FIG. 1) as an input module (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (476) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a touch module (491), a camera module (480) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1) and / or a temperature sensor (493). The audio module (470) may generate an input signal based, for example, on ambient sound and / or user voice. The sensor module (476) may include a proximity sensor that detects whether the user's body is approaching. For example, depending on the operating mode, when a user's body approaches the electronic device (400) (e.g., the electronic device (200, 300) of FIGS. 2 through 4), the sensor module (476) may generate an input signal to disable the display module (460) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 and / or the display (220) of FIG. 4), or when the user's body gradually moves away, the sensor module may generate an input signal to re-enable the display (220). The touch module (491) may be substantially integrated into the display (460) and, in some embodiments, may be placed on at least a portion of the surface of the side bezel structure (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 3 or the guide housing). In one embodiment, the touch module may recognize actions such as contact, hovering, and / or dragging of the user's body and generate an input signal accordingly. The camera module (480) can detect a user's face or iris recognition or user gesture within a specified distance and generate an input signal accordingly. In some embodiments, the temperature sensor (493) can detect the internal temperature within the electronic device (400), for example, the main housing (311) of FIG. 3, and can generate an input signal to limit the operating performance of the electronic device (400) (e.g., processor (420)) or raise the main housing (311) when the internal temperature rises excessively.

[0065] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (400) (e.g., the electronic device (200, 300) of FIGS. 2 to 4) is worn on the user's body, the main housing (311) may move up and down and / or reciprocate linearly with respect to the guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 4) between a first position substantially in contact with the user's body and a second position (and / or a fourth position of [Table 1] below) that is moved a specified distance from the first position. When the main housing (311) is in a position significantly close to the user's body, for example, substantially in contact with the user's body, the path through which heat generated inside the electronic device (400) (e.g., inside the main housing (411)) can be released to the outside is restricted, or heat may be transferred to the user's body. The electronic device (400) (e.g., processor (420)) can move the main housing (311) up and down based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor (493) (e.g., internal temperature of the main housing (311)), thereby separating the main housing (311) from the user's body. For example, it can block heat generated inside the electronic device (400) (e.g., main housing (311) of FIG. 4) from being directly transferred to the user's body. In one embodiment, even when the electronic device is worn on the user's body, a gap can be formed between the main housing and the user's body to allow external air to circulate, depending on the movement position of the main housing (311). For example, the gap between the main housing and the user's body can prevent heat from being transferred to the user's body and provide an environment where heat from the main housing can be smoothly released to the outside. In some embodiments, when the internal temperature of an electronic device (400) (e.g., the main housing (311) of FIG. 3) rises, the rise in internal temperature can be suppressed by limiting the operating performance of electronic components such as a processor (420).According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, when the internal temperature of the electronic device (400) and / or the main housing (311) rises, the heat inside the electronic device (400) can be smoothly released by separating the main housing (311) from the user's body, and a stable operating environment can be secured without limiting the operating performance of the electronic component (e.g., processor (420)).

[0066] According to various embodiments, when the sensor module (211) of FIG. 3 includes a biosensor, for example, when the sensor module (211) includes electrode terminals and / or an optical window, the distance at which the main housing (311) is separated from the user's body may be limited to a specified range. For example, the maximum distance between the user's body and the main housing (311) may be limited to a range in which the electronic device (400) and / or processor (420) can detect a biosignal using the sensor module (211). The distance between the user's body and the main housing (311) may be set differently depending on the sensitivity or performance of the sensor module (211), for example, the biosensor. In some embodiments, the higher the sensitivity or performance of the biosensor, the larger the range of distance at which the main housing can move up and down.

[0067] According to various embodiments, an input signal to raise the main housing (311) relative to the guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 3) may be generated not only by the temperature sensor (493) but also by user input detected through the audio module (470) or the touch module (491). For example, if necessary, the user may generate an input signal to raise the main housing (311) relative to the guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 3) through the audio module (470) or the touch module (491). In one embodiment, depending on the pressure or the rise in body temperature due to physical activity while wearing, the user may move the main housing (311) to a position where a comfortable fit is felt. In another embodiment, the user may directly detect whether the main housing (311) is moving by touch, and the electronic device (400) may visually provide information regarding the position of the main housing (311) through a display module (460) (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 4).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (400) may use memory (430) to store information regarding the location of the main housing (311) according to the internal temperature and / or external temperature. "Location of the main housing" may mean, for example, the distance between the main housing and the user's body, and / or the relative location of the main housing to the guide housing. In some embodiments, the electronic device (400) may include an additional temperature sensor (not shown) capable of detecting the external temperature, or receive information regarding the external temperature through a communication module (490). For example, the electronic device (400) may receive information regarding the external temperature through a network environment (498) (e.g., the network environment (100) of FIG. 1 and / or networks (198, 199)) using the communication module (490). Based on at least some of the information regarding the detected internal temperature and the received external temperature, the electronic device (400) can set the distance between the main housing (311) and the user's body (or the relative position of the main housing (311)) as shown in the following [Table 1].

[0069] Internal temperature (Celsius) External temperature (Celsius) Spacing (mm) 1st position ~ 50 ~ 36 0 2nd position 50 ~ 55 36 ~ 37 0.5 3rd position 55 ~ 60 37 ~ 38 1.0 4th position 60 ~ 65 38 ~ 39 2.0

[0070] In one embodiment, when the internal temperature is 50 degrees Celsius or lower, the electronic device (400) (e.g., processor (420)) may identify the location where the main housing (311) is to be moved based on the external temperature and move the main housing (311) to a designated location, for example, any of the locations exemplified in [Table 1]. In another embodiment, when the external temperature is 36 degrees Celsius or lower, the electronic device (400) (e.g., processor (420)) may identify the location where the main housing (311) is to be moved based on the internal temperature and move the main housing (311) to an identified location, for example, among the locations exemplified in [Table 1]. In some embodiment, when the internal temperature of the main housing (311) is 50 degrees Celsius or higher, for example, if the internal temperature of the main housing (311) is 56 degrees Celsius, the electronic device (400) and / or processor (420) may move the main housing (311) away from the user's body. For example, when the main housing (311) is in a first position or a second position, if the detected internal temperature corresponds to the critical range of a third position, the electronic device (400) and / or processor (420) can move the main housing (311) away from the user's body. For example, the electronic device (400) and / or processor (420) can move the main housing (311) away from the user's body in stages as the internal temperature of the main housing (311) rises.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (400) and / or the processor (420) may compare whether the internal temperature and the external temperature correspond to any of the threshold ranges specified in [Table 1], and identify the movement location based on the comparison result to move the main housing (311). In some embodiments, when the internal temperature corresponds to the fourth location and the external temperature corresponds to the second location, the electronic device (400) (e.g., the processor (420)) may identify the location where the main housing (311) is to move as the fourth location based on the internal temperature and move the main housing (311). For example, when the internal temperature and the external temperature correspond to different threshold ranges, the electronic device (400) (e.g., the processor (420)) may identify the location where the gap between the main housing (311) and the user's body is larger as the movement location and move the main housing (311) to that location.

[0073] In the following detailed description, for configurations that can be easily understood through prior embodiments, the same reference numbers as those in the prior embodiments and drawings may be assigned or omitted, and the detailed description thereof may also be omitted.

[0074] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device (500) according to one of the various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic devices of FIG. 1 to 5 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400)). FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the main housing (e.g., the main housing (311) of FIG. 4) of a wearable electronic device (500) according to one of the various embodiments disclosed in this document moved.

[0075] In the illustrated embodiment, the rear plate (393) of FIG. 4 is illustrated as being mounted on the side bezel structure (310) (or guide housing) and / or provided integrally with the side bezel structure (310). However, the various embodiments disclosed herein are not limited thereto, and the rear plate (393) may be interpreted as part of the main housing (311), and the lower portion of the side bezel structure (310) may be open so that the main housing (311) comes into direct contact with the user's body (B).

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 7, the electronic device (500) may include a first gear (511) disposed in either a guide housing (e.g., a side bezel structure (310)) or a main housing (311), and a second gear (513) disposed in the other of the side bezel structure (310) and the main housing (311). The first gear (511) may include, for example, a rack gear formed on the inner side of the side bezel structure (310), and the second gear (513) may include a pinion gear disposed in the main housing (311). In one embodiment, a drive motor (497) may rotate the second gear (513), for example, the pinion gear disposed in the main housing (311). Within the guide housing, the first gear (511) and the second gear (513) are arranged to mesh with each other, so that by rotating the second gear (513), the main housing (311) can be moved along the direction in which the first gear (511) is formed or aligned. In another embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a plurality (e.g., a pair) of first gears (511) and a corresponding plurality (e.g., a pair) of second gears (513), and a plurality of drive motors (497) corresponding to the number of second gears (513) may be arranged. In some embodiments, a single drive motor (497) may rotate the plurality of second gears (513), and the number of second gears (513) and drive motors (497) may be appropriately selected according to the structure and specifications of the wearable electronic device to be actually manufactured (e.g., the electronic device (200, 300) of FIGS. 2 to 4).

[0077] In this embodiment, the first gear (511) and the second gear (513) are exemplified as a rack-pinion gear combination, but it should be noted that the various embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited thereto. For example, if the drive motor (497) includes a linear motor (e.g., a piezoelectric motor), the gears (511, 513) may be omitted, and the rack-pinion gear combination may be replaced with other gear combinations. In one embodiment, the first gear (511) of the guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310)) may include a rack gear, and the second gear (513) may include a worm with threaded gear teeth. The rotation axis of the second gear (513), for example, the worm, may be positioned substantially parallel to the direction in which the first gear (511) is arranged and / or the direction in which the main housing (311) moves. When the second gear (513) includes a worm, the second gear (513) can move along the alignment direction of the first gear (511) with the main housing (311) and the guide housing (e.g., side bezel structure (310)) by rotating on the main housing (311) and sequentially engaging the threaded gear teeth with the gear teeth of the first gear (511).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the main housing (311) may move up and down between a position substantially in contact with the user body (B) (e.g., the first position in [Table 1] above) and a position spaced apart from the user body (B) by a specified distance (d) (e.g., the fourth position in [Table 1] above). In some embodiments, if the rear plate (393) of FIG. 3 is a structure that is combined with or integrally formed with the side bezel structure (310), the specified distance (d) between the main housing (311) and the user body (B) may be defined as the distance between the main housing (311) and the rear plate (393). According to specified threshold ranges regarding the internal temperature or external temperature of the electronic device (500) (e.g., main housing (311)), the distance between the main housing (311) and the user body (B) can be set, and the maximum distance between the main housing (311) and the user body (B) can be determined within the range in which the bio-sensor (e.g., sensor module (211) of FIG. 3) can detect the user bio-signal.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the drive motor (497) may be replaced with other drive members (e.g., the air bag (611) of FIG. 8, the shape memory alloy member and / or the electroactive polymer (711) of FIG. 9). The drive member may include, for example, at least one of an air bag, a shape memory alloy member, and / or an electroactive polymer (EAP). If the drive member includes an air bag, the electronic device may include an air pump (not shown) for expanding or contracting the air bag. Such embodiments will be examined with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9.

[0080] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device (600) according to another of the various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic devices of FIG. 1 to 7 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400, 500)).

[0081] Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (600) may include an airbag (611) disposed within a guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 4) as a driving member. When the electronic device (600) includes the airbag (611), the driving motor of the prior embodiment (e.g., the driving motor (497) of FIG. 5 or FIG. 6) may be omitted or replaced with an air pump not shown, and the first gear (511) and the second gear (513) of FIG. 6 may be omitted or replaced with a rail structure. The airbag (611) may be disposed between the main housing (311) and the rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (393) of FIG. 4) and / or between the main housing (311) and the user's body (B). For example, as the airbag (611) expands or contracts, the main housing (311) can move up and down relative to the guide housing (e.g., side bezel structure (310)) to move closer to or further away from the user's body (B).

[0082] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (600) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 5) may move the main housing (311) to a designated position, e.g., any one of the first, second, third, and / or fourth positions of [Table 1] above, by expanding or contracting the air bag (611) based on the internal temperature and / or external temperature. According to one embodiment, the expanded shape of the air bag (611) may be configured to provide an area where the lower surface of the main housing (311) can come into contact with the outside air. For example, the corrugated surface of the air bag (611) may come into contact with some of the lower surfaces of the main housing (311), while other parts of the lower surfaces of the main housing (311) may come into contact with the outside air without coming into direct contact with the air bag (611). This allows the heat dissipation efficiency to be increased as outside air circulates to the lower part of the main housing (311) when the internal temperature of the main housing (311) rises. In some embodiments, if the airbag (611) is positioned to come into contact with the user's body (B), the airbag (611) may include a corrugated structure on the surface in contact with the user's body (B), thereby allowing external air to circulate between the user's body (B) and the airbag (611).

[0083] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device (700) according to another of the various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic devices of FIG. 1 to 7 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400, 500)).

[0084] Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device (700) may include a shape memory alloy member and / or an electroactive polymer as a driving member (711). In the state shown in FIG. 9, when the driving member (711) is deformed into a shape indicated by reference numeral '713', the main housing (311) may move in the direction of arrow D. The shape memory alloy member may move the main housing (311) relative to the side bezel structure (310) by deforming into a designated shape in response to the internal temperature of the electronic device (700) (e.g., main housing (311)). For example, when the internal temperature of the main housing (311) rises and reaches a designated critical range, the shape memory alloy member may deform into a designated shape and move the main housing (311) to any one of the first position, second position, third position and / or fourth position of [Table 1] above.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the electroactive polymer is a material that can relax or contract upon receiving an electric signal, and the electronic device (700) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 5) can apply an electric signal to the driving member (711), e.g., the electroactive polymer, based on the internal temperature and / or external temperature. For example, depending on the applied electric signal, the electroactive polymer may relax or contract, thereby moving the main housing (311) to any one of the first, second, third, and / or fourth positions of [Table 1] above.

[0086] FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation (800) of a wearable electronic device (600) according to various embodiments disclosed in this document (e.g., the electronic devices of FIG. 1 through 9 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700)).

[0087] In the illustrated embodiments, "operation (800) of the wearable electronic device" may substantially mean an operation performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (102, 420) of FIG. 1 and / or FIG. 5) or a setting of the processor. The operation (800) of the wearable electronic device may be described with reference to the electronic devices (400, 500) of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, and electronic devices of other embodiments may be further referenced as needed.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) may be configured to detect a temperature (operation 801) and move the main housing based on the detected temperature (operation 804). For example, the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) may compare whether the detected temperature corresponds to any of the specified threshold ranges (e.g., the temperature ranges exemplified in [Table 1] above) (operation 802), identify the moving position or determine whether to move based on the comparison result (operation 803), and move the main housing to the identified position (operation 804).

[0089] According to various embodiments, the 801 operation is substantially an operation of detecting the internal temperature of the electronic device (400, 500) and / or the main housing (311), wherein the electronic device (400, 500) may detect the internal temperature using a temperature sensor (493) (e.g., a thermistor) placed inside the main housing (311). In some embodiments, the electronic device (400, 500) may detect the external temperature of the electronic device (400, 500) by further including an additional temperature sensor (not shown) for detecting the ambient temperature. In other embodiments, the electronic device (400, 500) may receive information regarding the external temperature using a communication module (490).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the 802 operation is a temperature comparison operation that can compare whether the internal temperature and / or external temperature detected in the 801 operation corresponds to any of the specified threshold ranges. "Specified threshold ranges" may mean, for example, the temperature ranges exemplified in [Table 1] above. However, the various embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the temperature ranges exemplified in [Table 1], and the "specified threshold ranges" may be appropriately adjusted according to the specifications of the electronic device being manufactured. In some embodiments, when the electronic device (400, 500) is worn on the user's body, if the internal temperature of the main housing (311) is detected to be mapped to a temperature value exceeding the user's body temperature (e.g., 37 degrees Celsius or higher), the 803 operation may determine that the main housing (311) is moved. In some embodiments, when the internal temperature of the main housing (311) is 40 degrees Celsius, the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) may determine that it is mapped to a temperature value that exceeds the user's body temperature (e.g., 37 degrees Celsius or higher).

[0091] According to various embodiments, operation 803 is an operation that identifies the movement position of the main housing (311) or determines whether it moves based on the comparison result of operation 802, and the movement position of the main housing (311) may be specified according to the specified threshold range exemplified in [Table 1]. For example, the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) may identify the movement position of the main housing (311) based on the detected temperature and the temperature range exemplified in [Table 1], and determine whether the main housing (311) moves by comparing it with the current position. In one embodiment, if the identified movement position and the current position are the same, the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) may not move the main housing (311) and may perform operation 801 again. In another embodiment, if the identified moving position and the current position are different, the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) can perform an 804 operation to move the main housing (311) to the identified moving position.

[0092] According to various embodiments, operation 804 is an operation of moving the main housing (311) to a position identified in operation 803, wherein the electronic device (400, 500) and / or processor (120, 420) can move the main housing (311) to a position identified in operation 803 by generating an appropriate control signal to operate the drive motor (497) of FIG. 6, the air pump (not shown) of FIG. 8, and / or the electroactive polymer of FIG. 9 (e.g., the drive member (711) of FIG. 9).

[0093] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (400, 500) includes a shape memory alloy member as a driving member, the shape memory alloy member may be deformed into a designated shape in response to the internal temperature of the electronic device (400, 500) and / or the main housing (311). For example, in an embodiment where the electronic device (400, 500) includes a shape memory alloy member as a driving member, the 801 operation, the 802 operation, the 803 operation and / or the 804 operation may be performed by the shape memory alloy member itself.

[0095] As described above, according to various embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device of FIGS. 1 to 9 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700)) is a wearable electronic device comprising a frame-shaped guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 4), at least one fastening member extending from the guide housing and configured to wear the guide housing on a user's body (e.g., the fastening member (150, 160, 395, 397) of FIGS. 2 to 4), and a main housing disposed to be vertically movable within the guide housing (e.g., the main housing (311) of FIG. 4 and / or FIG. 6), and when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the main housing may be configured to be vertically movable relative to the guide housing in a direction toward or toward the user's body.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises a temperature sensor (e.g., the temperature sensor (493) and / or thermistor) of FIG. 5 set to detect the internal temperature of the main housing, and a processor (e.g., the processor (120, 420) of FIG. 1 and / or FIG. 5), and the processor may be set to move the main housing up and down based on the internal temperature of the main housing detected through the temperature sensor.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises a temperature sensor and a processor, wherein the processor detects the internal temperature of the main housing using the temperature sensor, compares whether the temperature detected through the temperature sensor corresponds to any of the specified threshold ranges (e.g., temperature ranges exemplified in [Table 1] above) inside or outside the main housing, identifies a moving position based on the result of comparing the detected temperature with the specified threshold ranges, and is configured to move the main housing to the identified moving position.

[0098] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises at least one first gear (e.g., the first gear (511) of FIG. 6) disposed in either the guide housing or the main housing, at least one second gear (e.g., the second gear (513) of FIG. 6) disposed in the other of the guide housing or the main housing and meshing with the first gear, and a driving motor (e.g., the driving motor (497) of FIG. 5 and / or FIG. 6), wherein the driving motor may be configured to rotate the gear disposed in the main housing among the first gear and the second gear.

[0099] According to various embodiments, among the first gear and the second gear, the gear disposed in the guide housing may include a rack gear, and the gear disposed in the main housing may include a pinion gear.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises a driving member (e.g., the airbag (611) of FIG. 8 and / or the driving member (711) of FIG. 9) disposed within the guide housing, and when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the driving member may be configured to be disposed between the main housing and the user's body.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the driving member may comprise at least one of an air bag, a shape memory alloy member, or an electroactive polymer (EAP), and may be configured to move the main housing up and down relative to the guide housing.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises a processor and at least one biosensor (e.g., sensor module (211) of FIG. 3) disposed in the main housing, and when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the processor may be configured to detect the user's biosignal using the biosensor.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the biosensor includes at least one of an electrode terminal or an optical window exposed to the outside of the main housing, and when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the electrode terminal or the optical window may be configured to be positioned in a direction facing the user's body.

[0104] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further includes a temperature sensor configured to detect the internal temperature of the main housing, and the processor may be configured to move the main housing up and down based on the internal temperature of the main housing detected through the temperature sensor.

[0105] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above may further include a wheel key (e.g., wheel key (320) of FIG. 4) mounted on the guide housing and rotatably positioned around the main housing.

[0106] According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device of FIGS. 1 to 9 (101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700)) comprises a frame-shaped guide housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (310) of FIG. 4), at least one fastening member extending from the guide housing and configured to wear the guide housing on a user's body (e.g., the fastening member (150, 160, 395, 397) of FIGS. 2 to 4), a main housing disposed to be vertically movable within the guide housing (e.g., the main housing (311) of FIG. 4 and / or FIG. 6), a temperature sensor configured to detect the internal temperature of the main housing (e.g., the temperature sensor (493) and / or thermistor of FIG. 5), and a processor (e.g., the processor (120, 420) of FIG. 1 and / or FIG. 5). The processor may be configured to detect the internal temperature of the main housing using the temperature sensor, and to move the main housing relative to the guide housing in a direction away from the user's body when the internal temperature of the main housing is detected to be mapped to a temperature value of 37 degrees or higher while the electronic device is worn on the user's body.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further includes at least one biosensor (e.g., sensor module (211) of FIG. 3) disposed in the main housing, and when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the processor may be configured to detect the user's biosignal using the biosensor.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the biosensor includes at least one of an electrode terminal or an optical window exposed to the outside of the main housing, and when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the electrode terminal or the optical window may be configured to be positioned in a direction facing the user's body.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the biosensor may be configured to detect at least one of a photoplethysmogram (PPG), sleep period, skin temperature, heart rate, or electrocardiogram.

[0110] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises at least one first gear (e.g., the first gear (511) of FIG. 6) disposed in either the guide housing or the main housing, at least one second gear (e.g., the second gear (513) of FIG. 6) disposed in the other of the guide housing or the main housing and meshing with the first gear, and a driving motor, and the processor may be configured to move the main housing up and down within the guide housing by driving the gear disposed in the main housing among the first gear and the second gear using the driving motor.

[0111] According to various embodiments, among the first gear and the second gear, the gear disposed in the guide housing may include a rack gear, and the gear disposed in the main housing may include a pinion gear.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above further comprises a driving member (e.g., the airbag (611) of FIG. 8 and / or the driving member (711) of FIG. 9) disposed within the guide housing, and the driving member may be configured to be disposed between the main housing and the user's body when the electronic device is worn on the user's body.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the driving member comprises at least one of an air bag, a shape memory alloy member, or an electroactive polymer (EAP), and the processor may be configured to move the main housing up and down relative to the guide housing using the driving member.

[0114] According to various embodiments, the electronic device described above may further include a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190, 490) of FIG. 1 and / or FIG. 5), and the processor may be configured to receive external temperature information through the communication module, detect the internal temperature of the main housing using the temperature sensor, and move the main housing up and down based on at least some of the received external temperature information and the detected internal temperature.

[0116] Although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of this document, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0117] 101, 102, 104, 200, 300, 400, 500: Electronic device 310: Guide Housing 311: Main Housing 395, 397: Fastening members 120, 420: Processors 493: Temperature sensor 497: Drive motor 511: 1st gear 513: 2nd gear

Claims

Claim 1 A wearable electronic device capable of being worn on a user's wrist, comprising: a frame-shaped guide housing that defines a receiving space; at least one fastening member extending from the guide housing and configured to wear the guide housing on the user's wrist; a main housing disposed to be vertically movable within the receiving space of the guide housing, wherein the main housing is configured to be vertically movable relative to the guide housing so as to move closer to or further away from the user's body while the electronic device is worn on the user's body; a display disposed on the main housing and configured to display an image in a first direction away from the receiving space; and a temperature sensor configured to detect the internal temperature of the main housing. The wearable electronic device comprises a processor, wherein the processor is configured to separate the main housing from the user's body as the internal temperature of the main housing detected by the temperature sensor rises while the electronic device is worn on the user's body, and the wearable electronic device comprises: a plurality of pinion gears disposed on the outer surface of the main housing facing the inner surface of the guide housing that defines the receiving space; a plurality of rack gears disposed on the inner surface of the guide housing to mesh with each of the plurality of pinion gears and extending along the first direction; and a drive motor disposed inside the main housing and configured to rotate the plurality of pinion gears, wherein the main housing is configured to move along the plurality of rack gears from the receiving space of the guide housing in the first direction as the plurality of pinion gears rotate, thereby separating the wearable electronic device from the user's body. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the processor detects the internal temperature of the main housing using the temperature sensor, compares whether the temperature detected through the temperature sensor corresponds to one of designated threshold ranges inside or outside the main housing, identifies a movement position based on the result of comparing the detected temperature with the designated threshold ranges, and is configured to move the main housing to the identified movement position. Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 delete Claim 8 A wearable electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one biosensor disposed in the main housing, wherein, when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the processor is configured to detect the user's biosignal using the biosensor. Claim 9 A wearable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the biosensor comprises at least one of an electrode terminal or an optical window exposed to the outside of the main housing, and configured such that when the electronic device is worn on a user's body, the electrode terminal or the optical window is positioned in a direction facing the user's body. Claim 10 delete Claim 11 delete Claim 12 delete Claim 13 delete Claim 14 delete Claim 15 delete Claim 16 delete Claim 17 delete Claim 18 delete Claim 19 delete Claim 20 delete

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