Wearable electronic device comprising heat dissipation structure

Abstract

A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing disposed to face the face of a user; a first display and a second display which are disposed inside the housing and are each configured to provide visual information to a corresponding one of the eyes of the user; a first heat dissipation fan which is disposed to at least partially face the first display and is configured to discharge air from the housing to the outside of the housing; a first heat conductive member which comprises a thermally conductive material and is configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the first display; a first heat dissipation fin which is provided on one end of the first heat conductive member and is disposed on a movement path of the air discharged by the first heat dissipation fan; a second heat dissipation fan which is disposed to at least partially face the second display and is configured to discharge the air from the housing to the outside of the housing; a second heat conductive member which comprises a thermally conductive material and is configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the second display; and a second heat dissipation fin which is provided on one end of the second heat conductive member and is disposed on a movement path of the air discharged by the second heat dissipation fan.

Description

Wearable electronic device including a heat dissipation structure

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, for example, wearable electronic devices that can be worn on a user's body.

[0002] Portable electronic devices, such as electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, or tablet PCs (personal computers), typically include a display and a battery, and have an exterior shape such as a bar type, folder type, or sliding type due to the shape of the display or battery. Recently, as the performance of display and battery has improved, they have become smaller, leading to the commercialization of wearable electronic devices that can be worn on parts of the body, such as the wrist or head. Since wearable electronic devices are directly worn on the body, portability and / or accessibility can be improved.

[0003] Among wearable electronic devices, an electronic device that a user can wear on their face, such as a head-mounted device (HMD), is disclosed. Head-mounted devices can be usefully utilized to implement virtual reality or augmented reality. For example, a wearable electronic device can implement virtual reality by providing a three-dimensional image of a virtual space in a game enjoyed through a television or computer monitor while blocking the image of the actual space in which the user is located. Another type of wearable electronic device can provide an environment in which the user can visually perceive an actual image of the space in which the user is located, while implementing a virtual image to provide the user with various visual information, thereby providing augmented reality.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] A wearable electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing arranged to face a user's face; a first display arranged inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to one of the user's eyes; a first heat dissipation fan arranged at least partially facing the first display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a first heat conductive member comprising a heat conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the first display; a first heat dissipation fin provided at one end of the first heat conductive member and disposed on a path of air exhausted by the first heat dissipation fan; a second display configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes; a second heat dissipation fan arranged at least partially facing the second display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a second heat conductive member comprising a heat conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the second display; and a first heat dissipation fin provided at one end of the second heat conductive member and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the second display, and a second heat dissipation fin provided at one end of the second heat conductive member and configured to exhaust air exhausted by the second heat dissipation fan. It may include a second heat dissipation fin positioned on the moving path.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device comprises: a housing disposed to face a user's face; a first display disposed inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to one of the user's eyes; a first heat dissipation fan disposed at least partially facing the first display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a first heat-conducting member comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the first display; a first heat-conducting fin provided at one end of the first heat-conducting member and at least partially positioned on a path of movement of air exhausted by the first heat-dissipation fan; a second display configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes; a second heat-dissipation fan disposed at least partially facing the second display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a second heat-conducting member comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the second display; and a first heat-conducting member provided at one end of the second heat-conducting member and configured to move air exhausted at least partially by the second heat-dissipation fan. It may include a second heat dissipation fin disposed on a path, an integrated circuit chip disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display, a third heat-conducting member comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip, a third heat dissipation fin provided at one end of the third heat-conducting member and disposed at least partially on a path of movement of air exhausted by the first heat dissipation fan, and a fourth heat dissipation fin provided at the other end of the third heat-conducting member and disposed at least partially on a path of movement of air exhausted by the second heat dissipation fan.In an exemplary embodiment, the first display and the second display may be configured to move toward or away from each other.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device comprises: a housing disposed to face a user's face; a first display disposed inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to one of the user's eyes; a first heat dissipation fan disposed at least partially facing the first display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a first heat-conducting member comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the first display; at least one first heat dissipation fin provided at an edge of the first heat-conducting member; a second display configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes; a second heat dissipation fan disposed at least partially facing the second display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a second heat-conducting member comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the second display; at least one second heat dissipation fin provided at an edge of the second heat-conducting member; an integrated circuit chip disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display; and a heat-conductive material. A third heat-conducting member configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip, a third heat-conducting fin provided at one end of the third heat-conducting member and disposed at least partially on a path of movement of air exhausted by the first heat-dissipating fan, and a fourth heat-dissipating fin provided at the other end of the third heat-conducting member and disposed at least partially on a path of movement of air exhausted by the second heat-dissipating fan. In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat-conducting fin is disposed in a space between the first heat-conducting member and the first heat-dissipating fan, and the second heat-dissipating fin is disposed in a space between the second heat-conducting member and the second heat-dissipating fan.

[0008] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the front of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing an exemplary heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing the rear side of a heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a front view diagram of an exemplary heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the front view of a heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of heat or air inside the first housing in the heat dissipation structure of FIG. 9 according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of heat or air inside the first housing in the heat dissipation structure of FIG. 11 according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing an exemplary heat dissipation structure of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the heat dissipation structure of FIG. 13 according to various embodiments.

[0023] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0024] Electronic devices can generate heat during signal processing or data processing, such as communications or application execution. This heat generation phenomenon can worsen as their performance improves. The heat generated within an electronic device can impair the operation of various electronic components (e.g., integrated circuit chips with circuits such as processors or communication modules). Wearable electronic devices are typically used in contact with the user's body, so they can cause discomfort or low-temperature burns due to heat generation. Therefore, efforts are being made to design and manufacture wearable electronic devices, as well as conventional electronic devices, to quickly disperse the generated heat over a wider area or to release it into the external space. However, compared to the advancements in the performance of heat-generating components such as processors and displays, improvements in the heat dissipation performance of electronic devices remain insufficient.

[0025] One embodiment of the present disclosure is intended to at least resolve the above-described problems and / or disadvantages and at least provide the advantages described below, and can provide a wearable electronic device including a heat dissipation structure capable of quickly dissipating generated heat.

[0026] One embodiment of the present disclosure can provide a wearable electronic device that provides a stable wearing feeling while having stable heat dissipation performance.

[0027] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0028] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0029] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0030] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via 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) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) omitted, or one or more other components added. In various embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0032] The processor (120) may include various processing circuitry and / or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including in the claims, the term "processor" may include various processing circuitry including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processors may be configured to individually and / or cooperatively perform the various functions disclosed herein. As used herein, when "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are described as being configured to perform a number of functions, these terms include, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the listed functions and another processor(s) performs other parts of the listed functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the listed functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various functions listed / disclosed, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions. The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134).According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor), or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0033] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, 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. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can 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 can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0034] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0035] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0036] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0037] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0038] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a 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 the device. In 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 a force generated by the touch.

[0039] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0040] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0041] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In 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.

[0042] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to 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).

[0043] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0044] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0045] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0046] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0047] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that 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., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as 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 can 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 verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0048] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the 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 eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0049] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna including a radiator including a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In 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 the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In one embodiment, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0050] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0051] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0052] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an 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 process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one 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 a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0053] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, home appliances, and the like. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0054] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the 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 the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "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" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0055] The term "module" used in the embodiments of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented by hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integrally formed component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component 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).

[0056] Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in 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 instruction among 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 instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, a 'non-transitory' storage medium is a tangible device and may not include 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.

[0057] According to one embodiment, a method according to the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers 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 may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0058] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component 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.

[0059] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary wearable electronic device (200) according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a front view of a wearable electronic device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0060] The wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be substantially the same as the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and may be implemented to be wearable on a user's body. In one embodiment, each of the external electronic devices (102, 104) of FIG. 1 may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when an electronic device (101) or a wearable electronic device (200) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service on its own, request one or more external electronic devices to execute at least a part of the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200). The electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For example, an external electronic device (102) renders content data executed in an application and transmits it to an electronic device (101) or a wearable electronic device (200), and the electronic device (101) or a wearable electronic device (200) that receives the data can output the content data to a display module (e.g., the first display (241) and / or the second display (242) of FIG. 4).When the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) detects a user's movement through an inertial measurement unit sensor, the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) can correct the rendering data received from the external electronic device (102) based on the movement information and output it to the display module. Alternatively, the processor can transmit the movement information to the external electronic device (102) and request rendering so that the screen data is updated accordingly. According to various embodiments, the external electronic device (102) may be various types of devices, such as a case device that can store and charge the electronic device (101).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may be a body-worn device. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may be a head-mounted device (HMD), smart glasses, or a video see-through (VST) device capable of directly providing images to both eyes of a user, and is not limited to the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) is illustrated as having the appearance of goggles, but the wearable electronic device (200) of the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may have various types of appearances.

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) that forms the exterior of the wearable electronic device (200). For example, the housing (210) may form the exterior of the wearable electronic device (200) and provide a space in which components of the wearable electronic device (200) may be placed.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first housing (202), a second housing (203; see FIG. 4), or at least one wearing member (204) (e.g., a temple). Note that in FIG. 2, the wearable electronic device (200) is illustrated with the second housing (203) separated or omitted for convenience of explanation. It will be readily understood through the embodiment of FIG. 4, which will be described in more detail below, that the second housing (203) is disposed on one side of the first housing (202) and is disposed adjacent to or in direct contact with the user's face.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the first housing (202) may provide a space in which components of the wearable electronic device (200) may be placed. For example, the first housing (202) may be referred to as a cover housing or a main body housing.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the first housing (202) may include a nose pad (e.g., the nose pad (2021) of FIG. 3) having at least one portion formed concave. The nose pad (2021) may be positioned on the user's nose or supported by the user's nose.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a display (e.g., a display module (240) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the first housing (210) and capable of outputting visual images. The display may provide visual images to the left and / or right eyes of the user through lenses (221, 222) (e.g., a pancake lens assembly) disposed on the rear side (e.g., in the -Y direction) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the lenses (221, 222) may include a first lens (221) configured to correspond to the left eye of the user, and a second lens (222) configured to correspond to the right eye of the user, and may focus or guide visual information output from the display to either of the user's eyes.

[0067] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (200) may include VST camera modules (211, 212), a plurality of camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216), and / or an infrared (IR) camera module (217).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (211 to 217) may be disposed on the first housing (210) or may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device (200) through an opening formed in the first housing (210).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the VST camera modules (211, 212) may be camera modules for VST (video see through). For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may display at least a portion of an image associated with a surrounding environment captured through the VST camera modules (211, 212) (or an object processed based on at least a portion of the image and / or an object corresponding to at least a portion of the image) as at least a portion of VST content on the display. Accordingly, a user may check at least a portion of an image captured through the VST camera modules (211, 212), for example, an image associated with a surrounding environment. In one embodiment, the VST content may be generated by mixing content for a VR environment and at least a portion of an image captured through the VST camera modules (211, 212). For example, VST content may be generated by mixing content for a VR environment and the processing results (or corresponding objects) of at least a portion of images captured through the VST camera module (211, 212). In one embodiment, VST content may be generated based on at least a portion of images captured through the VST camera module (211, 212). For example, VST content may be generated based on the processing results (or corresponding objects) of at least a portion of images captured through the VST camera module (211, 212).

[0070] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (200) can obtain a visual image of an object or environment in a direction that a user is looking at or in which the wearable electronic device (200) is directed (e.g., the Y-axis direction of FIGS. 2 and 3) using a plurality of camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (213, 214) may be positioned at an upper portion of the first housing (202) relative to the other camera modules (211, 212, 215, 216) (or may be exposed through an opening formed in the first housing (202). The camera modules (213, 214) may capture images of an area or space corresponding to a field of view (FOV) relative to at least one point of the first housing (202), for example, an area or space corresponding to a relatively upper portion when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). The images captured by the camera modules (213, 214) may be used, for example, for simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and / or six degrees of freedom (6DoF), and / or for recognition and / or tracking of an object in the captured image area or space. The images acquired by the camera module (213, 214) can also be used for head tracking.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (215, 216) may be arranged, for example, lower than the camera modules (213, 214) on the first housing (202). Here, the 'upper part corresponding to the camera modules (213, 214)' and the 'lower part corresponding to the camera modules (215, 216)' are defined based on the user's viewpoint when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200), and a part that is relatively closer to the ground may be named lower part and a part that is relatively farther from the ground may be named upper part. For example, distinguishing between upper part and lower part when describing the positions of the camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) is for the convenience of explanation, and the definition of such relative positions may be appropriately changed depending on the user's wearing state, the user's posture, or the actual usage environment. The camera modules (215, 216) can capture images of an angle of view or field of view (FOV) based on at least one point of the first housing (202), for example, an image of an area or space corresponding to a relatively lower side when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). For example, when the camera modules (213, 214) are defined as capturing spatial images of the upper side of the housing (210), the camera modules (215, 216) can be understood as capturing spatial images of the lower side of the housing (210). The images acquired by the camera modules (215, 216) can be used for recognizing and / or tracking a subject in the captured image area or space. For example, the image acquired by the camera module (215, 216) can be used for recognition and / or tracking of a subject, for example, the user's hand, positioned relatively lower than the corresponding part of the head when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200).However, it should be noted that the above-described description of information extracted from images acquired by the camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) or its use is merely exemplary, and various embodiments are not limited thereto.

[0073] Meanwhile, when the camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) are arranged, their positions or orientations may be determined so that the angles of view or viewing angles partially overlap. In one embodiment, the camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) may be arranged so that the angles of view or viewing angles do not overlap. For example, it should be noted that whether the angles of view or viewing angles overlap in the arrangement of the camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) does not limit various embodiments. In one embodiment, when there is an area that is in the direction that the user is looking but is outside the angles of view of the camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216), the camera modules indicated by reference numerals '211' and / or '212' may obtain subject information in the area. Although not shown, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include additional camera modules positioned at different locations or facing different directions than the illustrated camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) to enable acquisition of wider area or higher quality images.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) can perform recognition and / or tracking of a subject using at least one image captured by the camera module (213, 214, 215, 216). The wearable electronic device (200) can perform an operation identified based on the recognition and / or tracking result, and for example, can provide a visual object at a location corresponding to the subject, but there is no limitation on the operation. For example, when a virtual keyboard as a visual object is provided by the wearable electronic device (200), an input signal corresponding to keys specified in the virtual keyboard can be generated based on the tracking result of the user's hand. Actions corresponding to the recognition and / or tracking results may be performed solely by the wearable electronic device (200), for example, but this is exemplary and the actions may also be performed based on cooperation between the wearable electronic device (200) and an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (102), the electronic device (104) and / or the server (108) of FIG. 1).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the camera module (213, 214, 215, 216) is for 3DoF, 6DoF head tracking, hand detection, hand tracking and / or spatial recognition, and may be a GS (global shutter) camera, but is not limited thereto, and may also be implemented as an RS (rolling shutter) camera.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the infrared (IR) camera module (217) may include a time of flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera. For example, the infrared camera module (217) may operate as at least a part of a sensor module (a sensor module or a Lidar sensor) for detecting a distance to a subject. According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include a sensor module (e.g., a Lidar sensor). For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), an infrared sensor, and / or a photodiode. According to one embodiment, the infrared camera module (217) may be used for the purpose of confirming a distance to an object (subject), such as TOF.

[0077] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one face tracking camera module (225). The face tracking camera module (225) may be used to detect and track a user's facial expressions. For example, the face tracking camera module (225) may be exposed through an opening formed in the first housing (202) (and / or the second housing (203)).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one microphone module (226) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1 ). The microphone module (226) may convert sound into an electrical signal. The microphone module (226) may be used to acquire voice information. In one embodiment, the microphone module (226) may be exposed through an opening formed in the first housing (202).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the second housing (203) may be a portion that comes into contact with the user's face when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). For example, when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200), the second housing (203) may be positioned between the first housing (202) and the user's face. In addition, the second housing (203) may be formed to have at least a portion that is curved to correspond to the curvature of the user's face (e.g., forehead or cheekbones).

[0080] In one embodiment, the second housing (203) may block external light from reaching the user's eyes by coming into contact with the user's face when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). The second housing (203) may also be referred to as a face cover or cover housing. In one embodiment, the second housing (203) may be detachably coupled to the rear surface of the first housing (202).

[0081] According to one embodiment, at least one wearing member (204) may extend from an end of the first housing (202) and be supported or positioned on the user's body (e.g., an ear). According to one embodiment, the at least one wearing member (204) may include a first wearing member (2041) supported on the user's left ear and a second wearing member (2042) supported on the user's right ear.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may further include at least one hinge structure (229). According to one embodiment, at least one wearing member (204) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (210) via at least one hinge structure (229). The at least one hinge structure (229) may be disposed between the first housing (202) and the at least one wearing member (204). When not wearing the wearable electronic device (200), the user may fold at least a portion of the wearing member (204) to overlap the first housing (202) to carry or store the wearable electronic device (200).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the plurality of camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) may be respectively arranged adjacent to an edge region of the first housing (202). For example, the plurality of camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) may be arranged at a corner of the first housing (202) to secure a wide angle of view or field of view. According to one embodiment, the plurality of camera modules (213, 214, 215, 216) may be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device (200) through openings formed at the corners of the first housing (202) (e.g., openings (2022) of FIG. 3).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) and / or the first housing (202) may further include at least one air vent (249). The air vent (249) may be provided, for example, to penetrate a portion of one surface and / or side surface of the first housing (202) to allow the flow or circulation of a fluid (e.g., air) between an internal space and an external space of the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the air vent (249) may be an elongated hole formed along one direction (e.g., an X-axis direction) at the top of the first housing (202). In one embodiment, a plurality of air vents (249) may be arranged along one direction at the top of the first housing (202). Although not shown, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include a filter member disposed in the exhaust hole (249) to allow air to flow through the exhaust hole (249) while preventing and / or suppressing foreign substances such as dust from entering the interior of the first housing (202).

[0085] According to one embodiment, various electronic components disposed inside the wearable electronic device (200) may include heat generating component(s) such as a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) or a display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). Heat generated inside the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the inside of the first housing (202)) may impede the operating environment of the processor or display, and the heat generation phenomenon may be aggravated when the operating environment deteriorates. When the wearable electronic device (200) comes into contact with the user's body (e.g., the face) while the generated heat is accumulated, it may cause discomfort to the user or cause injury such as low-temperature burns. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the exhaust hole (249) may suppress or alleviate an increase in the internal temperature of the wearable electronic device (200) by exhausting at least air (e.g., heat generated from a heat-generating component) inside the first housing (202) to the outside and / or allowing outside air to flow into the first housing (202). Although not shown, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include an additional hole formed at a different location from the exhaust hole (249) to allow outside air to flow into the first housing (202).

[0086] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an exemplary wearable electronic device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0087] The wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, or may be substantially identical to the electronic device (101) or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 1, 2, and 3. In describing the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, reference numerals in the drawings for components that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments may be given the same reference numerals or omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof may not be repeated hereinafter.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 4, a wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210), camera modules (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 225), a lens assembly (220), a display module (240), a battery (250), a circuit board (260), a microphone module (226), or a speaker module (227).

[0089] The configuration of the wearable electronic device (200), the housing (210), and the camera modules (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 225) of FIG. 4 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the wearable electronic device (200), the housing (210), and the camera modules (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 225) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) of the wearable electronic device (200) may include a first housing (202) (e.g., the first housing (202) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a second housing (203), at least one wearing member (204) (e.g., at least one wearing member (204) of FIGS. 2 and 3), or at least one hinge structure (229) (e.g., at least one hinge structure (229) of FIGS. 2 and 3).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the first housing (202) may include a front case (231), a rear case (233), a display support member (235), or a battery support member (237).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the exterior of the first housing (202) may be formed by combining the front case (231) and the rear case (233). In addition, the interior space of the first housing (202) may be a space formed between the front case (231) and the rear case (233) when the front case (231) and the rear case (233) are combined. According to one embodiment, various electrical components may be arranged in the interior space of the first housing (202).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the front case (231) may be a case that is placed in a direction (e.g., +Y direction of FIG. 4) toward the user's face or the wearable electronic device (200) when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). In one embodiment, a plurality of openings may be formed in the front case (231). A plurality of camera modules (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217) may be placed in the plurality of openings.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the rear case (233) may be a case that is positioned in a direction facing the user's face (e.g., the -Y direction of FIG. 4) when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the rear case (233) may be formed with at least one first through-hole (2331) configured to accommodate the barrel (223)(s) of the lens assembly (220). In addition, the second housing (203) coupled to the rear case (233) may be formed with a pair of second through-holes (2031) at a portion corresponding to the pair of first through-holes (2331) of the rear case (233).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the display support member (235) may be disposed between the front case (231) and the rear case (233). The display support member (235) may also be referred to as a 'display bracket'. In addition, the display support member (235) may be disposed between the rear case (233) and the battery support member (237). In one embodiment, the display support member (235) may support the display module (240) inside the first housing (202). For example, the display module (240) may be disposed on one surface of the display support member (235).

[0096] In one embodiment, the battery support member (237) may be disposed between the front case (231) and the rear case (233). The battery support member (237) may also be referred to as a 'battery bracket'. In addition, the battery support member (237) may be disposed between the front case (231) and the display support member (235). In one embodiment, the battery support member (235) may provide a space configured to accommodate the battery (250) within the first housing (202) or a structure that supports (or fixes) the battery (250). For example, the battery (250) may be accommodated (or fixed) in a recess provided by the battery support member (235).

[0097] According to one embodiment, at least one wearing member (204) may include a first wearing member (2041) worn on the user's left ear and a second wearing member (2042) worn on the user's right ear. In one embodiment, the first wearing member (2041) may include an outer cover (2041a) and an inner cover (2041b), and the second wearing member (2042) may include an outer cover (2042a) and an inner cover (2042b). For example, the inner covers (2041b, 2042b) may be covers configured to face or directly contact the user's body, and may be made of a material with low thermal conductivity, for example, a synthetic resin. In one embodiment, the outer cover (2041a, 2042a) is configured to face the outside of the user's body, may not come into contact with the user's body, may include a material (e.g., a metal material) that can at least partially transmit heat, and may be coupled to face the inner cover (2041b, 2042b). In one embodiment, the speaker module (247) may be placed in a space implemented by coupling the outer cover (2041a, 2042a) and the inner cover (2041b, 2042b).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first wearing member (2041) and the second wearing member (2042) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (210) via a plurality of hinge structures (229). For example, the first wearing member (2041) and the second wearing member (2042) may be folded to overlap the first housing (210) or unfolded to a specified angle relative to the first housing (210) by each rotating about the hinge structures (229).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the lens assembly (220) may include a pair of barrels (223), lenses (221, 222), and a lens bracket (224). The lens assembly (220) (e.g., lenses (221, 222)) may guide or focus light or visual information output from the display module (240) onto at least one of the user's eyes. For example, the lens assembly (220) (e.g., lenses (221, 222)) may be configured to allow the user to visually recognize information output from the display module (240) even when the display module (240) is positioned in considerable proximity (e.g., within a distance of approximately 5 cm) to the user's eyes.

[0100] In one embodiment, a pair of barrels (223) of the lens assembly (220) may be disposed in either one of the first through-portions (2331) of the rear case (233) or one of the second through-portions (2031) of the second housing (203). For example, the barrels (223) may visually expose the lenses (221, 222) to the external space while arranging the lenses (221, 222) to substantially face the display module (240). In one embodiment, the pair of barrels (223) may be fixed to a lens bracket (224). Accordingly, the first lens (221) (e.g., the first lens (221) of FIG. 2) and the second lens (222) (e.g., the second lens (222) of FIG. 2) respectively disposed on a pair of optical tubes (223) can be disposed to substantially directly face the user's eyes. In one embodiment, the lens bracket (224) can be coupled to one surface of the display support member (235) (e.g., the surface facing the -Y direction of FIG. 4).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the display module (240) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) may provide information in the form of a visual image to the outside of the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the user's eyes) through the lens assembly (220). For example, the display module (240) may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a digital mirror device (DMD), a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), or a micro light emitting diode (micro LED). Although not shown, when the display module (240) includes one of the liquid crystal display, the digital mirror display, or the silicon liquid crystal display, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a light source that irradiates light to a screen output area of ​​the display module (240). In one embodiment, if the display module (240) can generate light on its own, for example, if it is made of one of an organic light-emitting diode or a micro LED, the wearable electronic device (200) can provide a good quality virtual image to the user even without including a separate light source. In one embodiment, if the display module (240) is implemented with an organic light-emitting diode or a micro LED, a light source is unnecessary, and thus the wearable electronic device (200) can be made lighter.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the display module (240) may include a first display (241) corresponding to the user's left eye and the first lens (221) and a second display (242) corresponding to the user's right eye and the second lens (222). For example, the first display (241) may provide visual information to one of the user's eyes (e.g., the left eye) through the first lens (221), and the second display (242) may provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes (e.g., the right eye) through the second lens (222). In providing visual information to the user's eyes, light or visual information output from the display module (240) may be guided or focused by the first lens (221) or the second lens (222).

[0103] According to one embodiment, a battery (250) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1) may provide power (or electric power) to components of a wearable electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the battery (250) may also include a power management module (e.g., power management module (188) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the battery (250) may include a first battery (251) and a second battery (252). In one embodiment, the first battery (251) and the second battery (252) may each be electrically connected to a circuit board (260) through separate power transmission structures (e.g., conductive wires or FPCBs).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (260) (e.g., PCB) may include components for driving the wearable electronic device (200). For example, the circuit board (260) may include at least one integrated circuit chip (e.g., the integrated circuit chip (369) of FIG. 5, which will be described in more detail below), and at least one of a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a power management module (e.g., the power management module (188) of FIG. 1), or a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1) may be mounted on the integrated circuit chip. In one embodiment, the circuit board (260) may be disposed inside the first housing (210). For example, the circuit board (260) may be disposed between the front case (231) and the battery support member (237).

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

[0106] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include at least one fan module (270). The fan module (270) may be referred to as, for example, a 'heat dissipation fan', an 'air ventilating fan', and / or a 'blower fan'. The at least one fan module (270) may be disposed between the battery support member (237) and the circuit board (260). In one embodiment, the at least one fan module (270) may exhaust air inside the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the first housing (202)) to the outside by generating a flow of air inside the first housing (202).

[0107] According to one embodiment, at least one fan module (270) may generate airflow to lower the internal temperature of the first housing (202) or the temperature of the electrical components (e.g., the battery (250) or the circuit board (260)) of the wearable electronic device (200) when the internal temperature of the first housing (202) is higher than a specified temperature, or when the temperature of the electrical components (e.g., the battery (250) or the circuit board (260)) of the wearable electronic device (200) is higher than a specified temperature. For example, by operating the at least one fan module (270), heat generated in an electronic component such as a processor or a display (e.g., the display module (240)) may be discharged to the outside of the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the first housing (202)). As mentioned above, air inside the wearable electronic device (200) or heat accumulated inside the wearable electronic device (200) can be discharged to the outside through an exhaust hole (e.g., an exhaust hole (249) of FIG. 2) provided on the upper side of the first housing (202). For example, the exhaust hole can allow a flow of fluid between the inside and the outside of the first housing (202), and the fan module (270) can operate to promote the discharge of heat accumulated inside the wearable electronic device (200).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the face tracking camera module (225) may be placed in an opening formed in the rear case (233).

[0109] According to one embodiment, a microphone module (226) (e.g., input module (150) of FIG. 1) may be disposed in an opening formed in a rear case (233). The microphone module (226) may convert sound into an electrical signal. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) may distinguish voice information from ambient noise based on voice information and / or additional information (e.g., low-frequency vibration of the user's skin and bones) acquired through at least one microphone module (226). For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may clearly recognize the user's voice and perform a function of reducing ambient noise (e.g., noise canceling).

[0110] According to one embodiment, at least one speaker module (227) (e.g., the audio output module (155) of FIG. 1) can convert an electrical signal into sound. At least a portion of the speaker module (227) according to one embodiment can be disposed within the wearing member (204) of the housing (210). For example, the speaker module (227) can be disposed within the at least one wearing member (204) so ​​as to be disposed adjacent to the user's ear. In one embodiment, the speaker module (227) can be disposed in both the first wearing member (2041) and the second wearing member (2042), or can be disposed in one or both of them.

[0111] According to one embodiment, when the display module (240) (e.g., the first display (241) and the second display (242)) provides a higher resolution image, the realism of visual information perceived by the user may be increased. When providing a high resolution image, heat generated from the processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), the display module (240), and / or the display driving circuit may increase. In the wearable electronic device (200) according to the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure, by including a heat dissipation structure corresponding to a heat-generating component such as the display module (240) or the processor, a comfortable usage environment can be provided to the user while providing a high resolution image. In the detailed description below, when examining the heat dissipation structure of the wearable electronic device (200), reference may be made to the configuration of the above-described embodiment.

[0112] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a heat dissipation structure (300) of an exemplary wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to various embodiments. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a rear side of a heat dissipation structure (300) of a wearable electronic device (200) according to various embodiments. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a front side of a heat dissipation structure (300) of a wearable electronic device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0113] Referring to FIGS. 5, 6, and 7, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 to 4) according to an embodiment(s) of the present disclosure may include a heat dissipation structure (300) corresponding to at least one of a first display (311a) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 4) and / or a second display (311b) (e.g., the second display (242) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the heat dissipation structure (300) may provide a heat dissipation path corresponding to the first display (311a) while also providing a heat dissipation path corresponding to the second display (311b).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the first display (311a) and / or the second display (311b) can be substantially arranged on the lens assemblies (317a, 317b) (e.g., pancake lens assemblies) such that they can be easily aligned with the lenses (e.g., lenses 221, 222 of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the heat dissipation structure (300) can be substantially implemented above the display support member (335) (e.g., the display support member (235) of FIG. 4). For example, the first heat conductive member (321a) and the second heat conductive member (321b) can be assembled on one side of the display support member (335) (e.g., the side facing the -Y direction), and the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) and the third heat conductive member (325) can be assembled on the other side of the display support member (335) (e.g., the side facing the +Y direction). The first heat-conducting member (321a) and the second heat-conducting member (321b) may be provided with heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) arranged to penetrate the display support member (335). For example, when the first heat-conducting member (321a) and the second heat-conducting member (321b) are arranged on different surfaces from the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) on the display support member (335), the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) may be arranged to transfer heat from the first heat-conducting member (321a) and the second heat-conducting member (321b) to the area (or space) where the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) are arranged.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the heat dissipation structure (300) may include, for example, heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) (e.g., fan module (270) of FIG. 4), heat conductive members (321a, 321b) and / or heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b). In an example described in more detail below, among the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b), heat conductive members (321a, 321b) and / or heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b), the configuration corresponding to the first display (311a) may be designated with an ordinal number, 'first', and the configuration corresponding to the second display (311b) may be designated with an ordinal number, 'second'. The displays (311a, 311b), the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b), the heat conductive members (321a, 321b), and / or the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) may be arranged to be substantially identical to each other and symmetrical with respect to each other. For example, when the heat dissipation structure (300) is arranged within the first housing (e.g., the first housing (202) of FIG. 4), the center of gravity of the wearable electronic device (200) may be prevented / suppressed from being biased. In an embodiment described in more detail below, the configuration of the heat dissipation path corresponding to the first display (311a) among the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b), the heat conductive members (321a, 321b) and / or the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) is exemplarily described, and a detailed description of the configuration of the heat dissipation path corresponding to the second display (311b) may be omitted. However, as mentioned above, the heat dissipation path corresponding to the first display (311a) and the heat dissipation path corresponding to the second display (311b) may be arranged symmetrically with respect to each other, but may be substantially the same, so that those skilled in the art will be able to easily understand the heat dissipation structure corresponding to the second display (311b) through the detailed description of the heat dissipation structure corresponding to the first display (311a) described below.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) is positioned at least partially facing the first display (311a) and can force a flow of air (e.g., a flow of air or heat in the direction indicated by 'HR' in FIG. 10) toward at least a portion of an exhaust hole (e.g., an exhaust hole (249) in FIG. 2) within the first housing (202). For example, by operating the first heat dissipation fan (313a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b)), at least a portion of the air within the first housing (202) can be sucked into the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and then exhausted to an external space of the first housing (202) through the exhaust hole (249). Here, 'the first heat dissipation fan (313a) faces the first display (311a)' may refer to, for example, that the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and the first display (311a) are sequentially arranged along the + / -Y axis direction. In one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) may include at least one intake port (315a) provided on a surface facing the -Y direction (e.g., a surface facing the first display (311a)) and / or a surface facing the +Y direction. Although not shown, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) may further include an intake port provided on a surface facing the -Z direction. For example, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) may suck in internal air of the first housing (202) through the intake port (315a). In one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) may include at least one exhaust port (315b) arranged in a direction toward the exhaust hole (249). For example, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) may draw in air inside the wearable electronic device (200) through the intake port (315a) and exhaust it to the outside of the first housing (202) through the exhaust port (315b) and / or the exhaust hole (249). Here, the term “internal air of the wearable electronic device (200) or the first housing (202)” may refer to heat generated by a heat-generating component or air heated by the heat.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the relative positions and numbers of the intake ports (315a) and the exhaust ports (315b), which will be described in more detail below, may be appropriately selected in consideration of the air flow and heat dissipation efficiency inside the first housing (202). For example, when the exhaust ports (315b) are arranged to face the top of the first housing (202), the intake ports (315a) may be arranged to face the bottom of the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the first housing (202) may allow external air to be introduced. For example, when the air and heat inside the first housing (202) are discharged to the outside by the operation of the first heat dissipation fan (313a), external air may be introduced into the inside of the first housing (202) to more effectively lower the temperature of the wearable electronic device (200).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the second heat dissipation fan (313b) may include an intake port (315c) and an exhaust port (315d), and may be positioned adjacent to and / or at least partially facing the second display (311b), thereby rapidly transferring, dispersing, or discharging heat generated in the second display (311b) to the outside of the first housing (202). The configuration of the second heat dissipation fan (313b) or the arrangement of the second heat dissipation fan (313b) with respect to the second display (311b) may be similar to the configuration or arrangement of the first heat dissipation fan (313a).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) is positioned adjacent to and / or at least partially facing the first display (311a), thereby rapidly transferring, dispersing, or exhausting heat generated in the first display (311a) to the outside of the first housing (202). For example, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) includes an intake port (315a) on a surface facing the -Y direction, thereby rapidly transferring or dissipating heat generated by the first display (311a) while it is operating by sucking in air around the first display (311a). For example, by operating the first heat dissipation fan (313a), an increase in the temperature of the first display (311a) can be suppressed.

[0120] According to one embodiment, in a structure in which one fan module (270) is arranged as in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, it was measured that the temperature of the first display (241) and / or the second display (242) rises to approximately 81 degrees Celsius when outputting visual information. In a wearable electronic device (200) equipped with a display and a fan module having the same specifications, for example, by providing a first heat dissipation fan (313a) and / or a second heat dissipation fan (313b) as in the heat dissipation structure (300) illustrated in FIG. 5, it was confirmed that the temperature of the first display (311a) and / or the second display (311b) was suppressed to approximately 68 degrees Celsius or less. For example, a wearable electronic device (200) according to an embodiment(s) of the present disclosure can provide a comfortable usage environment by providing a heat dissipation structure (300) corresponding to each of the first display (311a) and / or the second display (311b). The above-described numerical values ​​regarding the temperature of the display are merely examples and may vary depending on the arrangement of the heat-conducting members (321a, 321b) and the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b), and / or the specifications of the display (311a, 311b) and the heat dissipation fan (313a, 313b).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the first heat conductive member (321a) may be disposed between the first display (311a) and the first heat dissipation fan (313a). For example, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) may be disposed to at least partially face the first display (311a) with the first heat conductive member (321a) therebetween. The first heat conductive member (321a) may include, for example, a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, and / or a heat conductive plate. The term 'heat conductive plate' may refer to a plate made of a material having a thermal conductivity of about 200 W / (m*K) or more. For example, copper (Cu) can have a thermal conductivity of approximately 401 W / (m*K), and the thermally conductive member (e.g., the thermally conductive members 321a, 321b, and 325 of FIG. 5) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be implemented by a plate made of copper material. In one embodiment, the first thermally conductive member (321a) can be partially in direct contact with the heat-generating component (e.g., the first display (311a)) or connected to the heat-generating component through thermal grease or a heat sink. For example, the first thermally conductive member (321a) can absorb heat from the heat-generating component and distribute or move the heat to another area or a wider area. The configuration of the second thermally conductive member (321b) or the arrangement of the second thermally conductive member (321b) with respect to the second display (311b) can be similar to the configuration or arrangement of the first thermally conductive member (321a).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) may be provided at one end of the first heat-conducting member (321a) and may be arranged on a path of air exhausted by the first heat dissipation fan (313a). For example, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) may be arranged at least partially between the first heat dissipation fan (313a) (e.g., the exhaust port (315b)) and the exhaust hole (249) of the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) may be implemented as a part of the first heat-conducting member (321a) and may include a plurality of blades or a plurality of thin plates. For example, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) may facilitate heat exchange with the air by providing a large contact area with the air circulating around it. In one embodiment, heat distributed or moved through the first heat conducting member (321a) may reach the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and heat the surrounding air.

[0123] In one embodiment, in the path from the first heat-conducting member (321a) to the first heat-dissipating fin (323a), heat generated by the first display (311a) may be dissipated into the air, for example, into the interior space of the first housing (202), through a portion of the first heat-conducting member (321a) before reaching the first heat-dissipating fin (323a). For example, heat generated from a heat-generating component such as the first display (311a) may be dissipated into the surroundings while being dispersed or moved through the first heat-conducting member (321a) and the first heat-dissipating fin (323a). In one embodiment, the first heat-dissipating fan (313a) and / or the second heat-dissipating fan (313b) may draw in air from inside the first housing (202) and dissipate it to the outside of the first housing (202) through the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) and / or the exhaust holes (249). In one embodiment, the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b) can discharge air to the outside of the first housing (202) through the exhaust holes (249) while cooling the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the second heat dissipation fin (323b).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) can force air sucked in through the intake port (315a) to flow toward the exhaust hole (249). For example, air exhausted through the exhaust port (315b) of the first heat dissipation fan (313a) can pass around the first heat dissipation fin (327a) and be exhausted through the exhaust hole (249), thereby discharging heat generated from a heat-generating component (e.g., the first display (311a)) to the outside of the first housing (202). By discharging air inside the first housing (202) to the outside, heat accumulation inside the wearable electronic device (200) can be suppressed. In one embodiment, the first heat-conducting member (321a) and / or the first heat-dissipating fin (323a) can further suppress heat accumulation inside the wearable electronic device (200) by absorbing heat from the heat-generating component and dissipating it along the path of air discharged by the first heat-dissipating fan (313a). For example, the heat-dissipating structure (300) can suppress an increase in the internal temperature of the first housing (202) and / or the temperature of the first display (311a), thereby stabilizing the operating environment of various electronic components of the wearable electronic device (200) while providing a comfortable usage environment of the wearable electronic device (200). The configuration of the second heat-dissipating fin (323b) or the arrangement of the second heat-dissipating fin (323b) with respect to the second display (311b) may be similar to the configuration or arrangement of the first heat-dissipating fin (323a).

[0125] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) and / or the heat dissipation structure (300) may further include at least one enclosure (304) disposed within the first housing (202). The enclosure (304) may be disposed, for example, between the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) and the exhaust hole (249). For example, the enclosure (304) may define at least a portion of a space within the first housing (202) connected to the exhaust hole (249). In one embodiment, the enclosure (304) may function as a guide structure or a duct structure that defines a path for air to travel from the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) to the exhaust hole (249). For example, the enclosure (304) may guide air exhausted from the internal space of the wearable electronic device (200) to the outside by the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b) to the exhaust hole (249). In one embodiment, the enclosure (304) may include duct holes (341a, 341b)(s) to supply air from the first heat dissipation fan (313a) or the second heat dissipation fan (313b) and guide the air to the exhaust hole (249) or the external space of the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the duct holes (341a, 341b)(s) may be directly connected to the exhaust hole (249) or may be substantially exposed to the external space of the first housing (202) through the exhaust hole (249).

[0126] In one embodiment, when the air moving to the exhaust hole (249) by the first heat dissipation fan (313a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b)) is not exhausted to the outside (e.g., when it flows back into the interior of the first housing (202), the efficiency in dissipating heat inside the wearable electronic device (200) may be reduced. In one embodiment, the enclosure (304) inside the first housing (202) can suppress the backflow of heated air by isolating the path through which heat dissipated by the first heat dissipation fan (313a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b) moves) from another area (or space) inside the first housing (202). The term "an area (or space) inside the first housing (202) different from the path through which heat dissipated by the first heat dissipation fan (313a) moves" may refer to a space in which integrated circuit chips (369) and / or displays (311a, 311b) are arranged. When the enclosure (304) is provided, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b) draws air from the space in which the integrated circuit chips (369) and / or displays (311a, 311b) are arranged, It can be discharged to the external space of the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the first housing (202)) sequentially through the enclosure (304) and the exhaust hole (249).

[0127] In one embodiment, although not shown, the wearable electronic device (200) and / or the heat dissipation structure (300) may further include at least one seal (e.g., a sealing member (541, 543) of FIG. 11 or FIG. 12). The sealing member may include, for example, an elastic body having compressibility, such as a sponge or rubber. In one embodiment, the sealing member may be provided at a contact portion (or gap) between the enclosure (304) and the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b), a contact portion (or gap) between the enclosure (304) and the thermally conductive members (321a, 321b), and / or a contact portion (or gap) between the enclosure (304) and the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b). For example, in a duct structure implemented by an enclosure (304), a sealing member may be provided to further suppress heated air from flowing back into other spaces within the first housing (202) through the gaps between different structures. In one embodiment, when a gap is formed between the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b)(s) and the heat conducting members (321a, 321b)(s) to a degree that allows airflow, the gap may be closed by an additional sealing member. As will be described with reference to FIG. 11, the path of air exhausted from the interior of the first housing (202) may be isolated from other spaces within the first housing (202) by the sealing member itself. In this case, the enclosure (304) may be omitted, or at least a portion of the structure(s) on the inner surface of the first housing (202) and / or the sealing member may implement the duct structure.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fin (323b)) can be positioned at least partially on a flow path of the exhaust air. For example, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fin (323b)) can be positioned at least partially within a space defined by the enclosure (304). As a result, the air flowing by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) cools the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the second heat dissipation fin (323b), and during the cooling process, the enclosure (304) can suppress the heat being discharged from flowing back into the interior of the first housing (202).

[0129] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (200) is in operation, the first heat-conducting member (321a) and / or the second heat-conducting member (321b) may have the highest temperature at a portion adjacent to the display (311a, 311b)(s) and may have gradually lower temperatures as the temperature increases away from the portion having the highest temperature. For example, when the display (311a, 311b)(s) generates heat, the first heat-conducting member (321a) and / or the second heat-conducting member (321b) may have the lowest temperature at a portion where the heat dissipation fin (323a, 323b)(s) are arranged. Accordingly, heat generated from the display (311a, 311b)(s) can be transferred to the portion where the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b)(s) are arranged through the heat conducting member (321a, 321b), and the heat dissipation fan (313a, 313b)(s) can be operated to cool the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b)(s), thereby promoting heat dissipation or heat transfer to the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b)(s).

[0130] In one embodiment, although not shown, the wearable electronic device (200) and / or the first housing (202) may further include dummy hole(s) provided to penetrate from the space where the integrated circuit chip (369) and / or the display (311a, 311b) is disposed to the external space. For example, when the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and the second heat dissipation fan (313b) draw air in the space where the integrated circuit chip (369) and / or the display (311a, 311b) is disposed, external air may be introduced into the interior of the first housing (202). By allowing the external air to be introduced while discharging the heated air inside the wearable electronic device (200) and / or the first housing (202), the cooling performance for the heat-generating components may be improved. Such dummy hole(s) may be provided, for example, in the rear case (233), the second housing (203) and / or the lens assembly (317a, 317b), and at least a portion of the first display (311a) and / or the second display (311b) may be disposed in an airflow path from the dummy hole(s) to the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b). For example, the first display (311a) and / or the second display (311b) may be provided with a cooling structure (or heat dissipation structure (300)) by a heat conducting member (321a, 321b), and / or may be cooled by air introduced through the dummy hole(s). The number, size, shape and / or location of these dummy holes(s) may be appropriately selected in consideration of the structural stability of the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the first housing (202)) or the heat dissipation performance to be implemented through the heat dissipation structure (300).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include, as one of the heat-generating components, an integrated circuit chip (369) disposed on a circuit board (360) (e.g., the circuit board (260) of FIG. 4). The integrated circuit chip (369) may be disposed in an area (or space) between the first display (311a) and the second display (311b). For example, the integrated circuit chip (369) may be disposed between the first display (311a) and the second display (311b) in the X-axis direction. In FIG. 5, the integrated circuit chip (369) is illustrated as being placed on the third heat-conducting member (325), but this is intended to illustrate that heat generated from the integrated circuit chip (369) is absorbed, dispersed, or moved by the third heat-conducting member (325), and it is to be noted that the integrated circuit chip (369) is substantially placed on the circuit board (360). When the integrated circuit chip is placed on the circuit board (360) of FIG. 5, it can be understood that a heat sink is placed or thermal grease is applied to the portion indicated by '369'. The integrated circuit chip (369) may be equipped with, for example, at least one of a processor (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., a memory (130) of FIG. 1), a power management module (e.g., a power management module (188) of FIG. 1), or a communication module (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 1), each of which includes various circuitry.

[0132] In one embodiment, the third thermally conductive member (325) configured to absorb, disperse, or move heat from the integrated circuit chip (369) may include a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, and / or a thermally conductive plate, which may be similar to the first thermally conductive member (321a) and / or the second thermally conductive member (321b). In the illustrated embodiment, the third thermally conductive member (325) has a T-shape, which may be useful for suppressing the center of gravity of the wearable electronic device (300) from being biased. In one embodiment, the third thermally conductive member (325) may absorb heat from a heat-generating component (e.g., the integrated circuit chip (369)) and disperse or move the heat to both ends. One of the two ends of the third heat-conducting member (325) (e.g., the part where the third heat-dissipating fin (327a) is arranged) may be arranged adjacent to the first heat-dissipating fan (313a), and the other of the two ends of the third heat-conducting member (325) (e.g., the part where the fourth heat-dissipating fin (327b) is arranged) may be arranged adjacent to the second heat-dissipating fan (313b).

[0133] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) and / or the heat dissipation structure (300) may further include third heat dissipation fins (327a) and / or fourth heat dissipation fins (327b) disposed at opposite ends of the third heat-conductive member (325). In one embodiment, the third heat dissipation fins (327a) and / or fourth heat dissipation fins (327b) may be disposed on a flow path of air moved by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b). For example, the third heat dissipation fins (327a) and / or fourth heat dissipation fins (327b) may be disposed at least partially on the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b). In one embodiment, heat generated in the integrated circuit chip (369) is dispersed or moved to the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b), and airflow by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) can be exhausted to the outside of the first housing (202) while cooling the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b). As has been described in detail above, the air moved by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) does not flow back into the internal space of the first housing (202) but passes through the interior of the enclosure (304) and is exhausted to the outside. Here, the 'air moved by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b)' may actually refer to heat generated from heat-generating components such as displays (311a, 311b) and / or integrated circuit chips (369) or air heated by the heat.

[0134] In one embodiment, the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) may be omitted, and both ends of the third heat-conductive member (325) may be positioned adjacent to the first heat dissipation fin (323a) or the second heat dissipation fin (323b). In one embodiment, the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) may be omitted, and both ends of the third heat-conductive member (325) may be positioned to substantially contact the first heat dissipation fin (323a) or the second heat dissipation fin (323b). For example, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) may be implemented as a part of the first heat-conducting member (321a) and may absorb and release heat from one end of the third heat-conducting member (325), and the second heat dissipation fin (323b) may be implemented as a part of the second heat-conducting member (321b) and may absorb and release heat from the other end of the third heat-conducting member (325). For example, the number, size, shape, and / or position of the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b, 327a, 327b) may be appropriately selected in consideration of the heat dissipation performance to be implemented through the installation space or heat dissipation structure provided inside the first housing (202).

[0135] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the front view of an exemplary heat dissipation structure (300) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to various embodiments.

[0136] The spacing between displays (e.g., the displays 311a and 311b of FIG. 4) in a wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the spacing (G) between the heat dissipation fans 313a and 313b) may vary. For example, within a first housing (e.g., the first housing (202) of FIG. 4), the displays (311a and 311b) may move closer to or further away from each other. According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may provide an environment in which a user can adjust the positions of the displays (311a and 311b) to match the spacing between the user's eyes. In one embodiment, the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) can move within the housing (202) together with the displays (311a, 311b), and the spacing between the displays (311a, 311b) can be proportional to the spacing (G) between the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b). The embodiment of FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which the spacing between the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) is increased when compared to the embodiment of FIG. 7. For example, when a user moves the displays (311a, 311b) in the X-axis direction (e.g., +X direction or -X direction) with respect to the Z-axis, the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) can move within the first housing (202) or on the display support member (335) together with the corresponding displays (311a, 311b).

[0137] In one embodiment, since the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) are substantially fixed within the first housing (202), a difference in heat dissipation performance may occur depending on the movement of the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b). For example, depending on the position of the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b), a portion of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) may be out of the airflow path. In one embodiment, the length (or width) of the outlets (315b, 315d) in the X-axis direction may be greater than the length (or width) of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b). For example, within the range in which the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) move in the X-axis direction, the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) may be aligned to substantially overlap the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) in the Z-axis direction. Here, the 'Z-axis direction' may refer to the direction of flow of air discharged to the outside by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b). In one embodiment, the relative length of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) with respect to the length (or width) of the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) may be arbitrarily designed or manufactured. For example, the length of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) may be greater than the length of the exhaust ports (315b, 315d). In this case, a portion of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) may be aligned to substantially overlap the entire length (or entire width) of one of the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) over the entire range over which the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) move in the X-axis direction. As mentioned above, the heat dissipation fins (327a, 327b) and the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) substantially overlap in the direction of the flow of air discharged to the outside.The length of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) relative to the length of the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) may be appropriately selected in consideration of the deviation in heat dissipation performance due to the movement of the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b). In one embodiment, even if the first heat dissipation fan (313a) or the second heat dissipation fan (313b) moves, the length or width of the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) overlapping the exhaust ports (315b, 315d) may be maintained substantially constant.

[0138] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a heat dissipation structure (300) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) taken along line A-A' of FIG. 6 according to various embodiments. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of heat or air inside a first housing (202) in the heat dissipation structure (300) of FIG. 9 according to various embodiments.

[0139] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the first heat dissipation fan (313a) can suck in at least a portion of the air in the internal space of the first housing (202) and / or the heat generated by the first display (311a) (or the heat generated by the integrated circuit chip (369) of FIG. 5) through the intake port (315a) and introduce the air into the enclosure (e.g., the enclosure (304) of FIG. 5) through the exhaust port (315b). The arrow HR of FIG. 10 illustrates an example of the flow of air introduced into the enclosure (304) and / or air exhausted to the outside via the enclosure (304). As air is introduced into the enclosure (304) by the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and passes through the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the third heat dissipation fin (327a), the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the third heat dissipation fin (327a) can be cooled. For example, by operating the first heat dissipation fan (313a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fan (313b)), heat generated in the first display (311a) (and / or the second display (311b)) or heat generated in the integrated circuit chip (369) can be promoted to move to the first heat dissipation fin (323a) (and / or the second heat dissipation fin (323b)) or the third heat dissipation fin (327a) (and / or the fourth heat dissipation fin (327b)) via the heat conducting member (321a, 321b, 325).

[0140] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the third heat dissipation fin (327a) are shown as being structured to be disposed between the first heat dissipation fan (313a) and the enclosure (304). However, one embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the enclosure (304) may have a more extended or expanded shape, as exemplified by '349', to accommodate at least a portion of the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the third heat dissipation fin (327a). In one embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the third heat dissipation fin (327a) are substantially housed in the enclosure (304), so that heat transferred to the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the third heat dissipation fin (327a) can be more effectively discharged to the outside of the first housing (202) through the exhaust hole (e.g., the exhaust hole (449) of FIG. 10) without flowing back into another space within the first housing (202). In one embodiment, when a gap is formed between the first heat dissipation fan (313a), the first heat-conductive member (321a), the first heat dissipation fin (323a), and / or the enclosure (304), a sealing member(s) is disposed to suppress air from flowing back into another area within the first housing (202) from the space defined by the enclosure (304). In one embodiment, the arrangement of these sealing members(s), the structure that inhibits the backflow of air, may be additionally implemented in the gap between the third heat conducting member (325), the third heat dissipation fin (327a) and / or the enclosure (304).

[0141] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary heat dissipation structure (500) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., a heat dissipation structure (300) of FIG. 5) according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of heat or air inside a first housing (202) in the heat dissipation structure (500) of FIG. 11 according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the above-described enclosure (e.g., the enclosure (304) of FIG. 5) may be omitted, and the wearable electronic device (200) may further include sealing members (541, 543)(s) arranged to divide the internal space of the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the sealing members (541, 543) are structures that substantially replace the above-described enclosure (304), and may suppress air exhausted to the outside by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) from flowing back into another space within the first housing (202). In one embodiment, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the enclosure (304) described above and the sealing member (541, 543)(s) of FIG. 11 or FIG. 12 may be combined to prevent air to be discharged to the outside from flowing back into another space within the first housing (202).

[0143] In one embodiment, the sealing member(s) may include a partition protruding from an inner wall surface or inner surface of the first housing (e.g., the front case and / or the rear case), and / or an elastomer attached to the inner wall surface or inner surface. The term “partition” may refer to, for example, a structure integrally formed with, or assembled into, the first housing (202), and may have a structure having substantially the same material as the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the term “elastomer” refers to a structure made of a material such as a low-density elastomer, such as a sponge, or a rubber having a higher elastic modulus than the low-density elastomer, and may have a material similar to or different from the first housing (202).

[0144] In one embodiment, when the sealing members (541, 543)(s) may not include an elastic body and are implemented as a bulkhead, the sealing members (541, 543)(s) may function as a structure that guides the direction of the flow of air discharged to the external space. For example, when the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b)(s) are operated, the sealing members (541, 543)(s) may be configured to guide air inside the first housing (202) to the exhaust hole (549) (e.g., the exhaust hole (249) of FIG. 2). In one embodiment, when the sealing members (541, 543)(s) are implemented as an elastic body without including a partition wall, the sealing members (541, 543)(s) inside the first housing (202) can substantially isolate the flow path of air to be exhausted to the outside by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b) from other spaces inside the first housing (202). For example, when the sealing members (541, 543)(s) are implemented as an elastic body without including a partition wall, the area or space set as the flow path can be substantially sealed with respect to other spaces inside the first housing (202). In one embodiment, the sealing members (541, 543)(s) may refer to a structure in which a partition wall and an elastic body are combined. For example, as mentioned in the above-described embodiment, sealing members (541, 543)(s) are implemented by arranging elastic bodies on the bulkheads, and the sealing members (541, 543) (e.g., elastic bodies) are in close contact with the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b)(s) and / or the heat conducting members (321a, 321b, 325)(s), thereby suppressing the backflow of air to be discharged to the outside.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the sealing members (541, 543)(s) may include first sealing members (541) extending parallel to each other along the Z-axis direction from an inner wall of the first housing (202) (e.g., the front case (231) and / or the rear case (233)), and second sealing members (543) extending along the X-axis direction to connect the first sealing members (541). An exhaust hole (549) (e.g., the exhaust hole (249) of FIG. 2) may be provided to penetrate the inner wall of the front case (231) (and / or the rear case (233)), but may be substantially disposed in an area between the first sealing members (541). The air to be exhausted to the outside by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b)(s) may be exhausted to the outside of the first housing (202) through the exhaust hole (549) via a space defined by the sealing members (541, 543)(s), a portion of the inner wall of the front case (231) (and / or the inner wall of the rear case (233)) and / or a portion of the inner surface of the front case (231) (and / or the inner surface of the rear case (233)). Here, the term “a portion of the inner wall of the front case (231) (and / or the inner wall of the rear case (233))” may refer to a region where the exhaust hole (549) is arranged, and may refer to a portion between the first sealing members (541) among the inner walls of the front case (231) (and / or the inner surface of the rear case (233)) when referring to FIG. 11. In one embodiment, the term 'part of the inner surface of the front case (231)' may refer to an area in the inner wall of the front case (231) where the exhaust hole (549) is arranged, an area surrounded by the first sealing members (541) and / or the second sealing members (543) when referring to FIG. 11.

[0146] According to one embodiment, a sealing member substantially identical to the sealing member (541, 543) provided in the front case (231) may be provided in the rear case (233) of the first housing (202). For example, air to be exhausted to the outside by the heat dissipation fans (313a, 313b)(s) may be exhausted to the outside of the first housing (202) through the exhaust hole (549) via a space defined by the sealing member (541, 543)(s), a portion of the inner wall of the front case (231), a portion of the inner surface of the front case (231), a portion of the inner wall of the rear case (233), and / or a portion of the inner surface of the rear case (233).

[0147] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an exemplary heat dissipation structure (600) of a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to various embodiments. FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating the heat dissipation structure (600) of FIG. 13 according to various embodiments.

[0148] The heat dissipation structure (600) of FIG. 13 and / or FIG. 14 may differ from the heat dissipation structure (300) of FIG. 5 (e.g., the first heat conductive member (321a), the second heat conductive member (321b), the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the second heat dissipation fin (323b)) in the structure of the first heat conductive member (621a), the second heat conductive member (621b), the first heat dissipation fin (323a) and / or the second heat dissipation fin (623b). In describing the heat dissipation structure (600) of FIG. 13 and / or FIG. 14, the same reference numerals may be given or omitted for configurations that can be easily understood through the heat dissipation structure (300) of FIG. 5, and a detailed description thereof may also be omitted. The heat dissipation fins indicated as '323a' and / or '323b' in FIG. 14 substantially illustrate the heat dissipation structure (300) of FIG. 5, and in one embodiment, the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) of FIG. 5 and the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) of FIG. 14 may be arranged together on at least one of the thermally conductive members (321a, 321b, 621a, 621b).

[0149] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the heat dissipation structure (600) may include heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) extending from at least one edge of the heat conductive members (621a, 621b). In one embodiment, the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) may be implemented by substantially bending at least a portion of the edge of the heat conductive members (621a, 621b). For example, the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) may be substantially a portion of the heat conductive members (621a, 621b). In one embodiment, the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) may be arranged along the edges of the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b), and the number and arrangement of the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) may be determined by considering the air flow around the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b) or the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) may be understood to be disposed between one of the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b) and the corresponding heat dissipation fan(s) (313a, 313b). For example, when the heat dissipation fan(s) (313a, 313b) include an intake in the -Y direction (e.g., intakes (315a, 315c) of FIG. 5), air drawn into the heat dissipation fan(s) (313a, 313b) may flow around the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) to cool the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) and / or the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b). In one embodiment, the arrangement of the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) allows the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b) to have a larger surface area that can come into contact with the surrounding air. For example, the arrangement of the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) allows the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b) to move, dissipate, or release heat absorbed from the display(s) (311a, 311b) more quickly.

[0151] According to one embodiment, as previously mentioned, the heat dissipation structure (600) of FIG. 13 and / or FIG. 14 may further include heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) of FIG. 5. As a result, air introduced into the heat dissipation fan(s) (313a, 313b) may cool the heat dissipation fins (623a, 623b) and / or the thermally conductive members (621a, 621b), and air exhausted by the heat dissipation fan(s) (313a, 313b) may dissipate heat of the heat dissipation fins (323a, 323b) to the outside of the wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4).

[0152] As described above, a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 to 4) can quickly dissipate heat generated in a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1 and / or the integrated circuit chip (369) of FIG. 5) or display(s) even if it includes a plurality of high-resolution displays (e.g., the displays 241, 242, 311a, and 311b of FIG. 4 or 5). For example, the wearable electronic device can provide a stable operating environment for various electronic components. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device can prevent and / or suppress discomfort or injury (e.g., low-temperature burns) felt by a user even when it directly contacts the user's body (e.g., face) by quickly dissipating heat generated during use. In one embodiment, a plurality of heat dissipation fans (e.g., heat dissipation fans 313a and 313b of FIG. 5) or heat conductive members (e.g., heat conductive members 321a, 321b, or 325 of FIG. 5) provided as a heat dissipation structure may be arranged substantially symmetrically within the wearable electronic device, thereby suppressing the center of gravity of the wearable electronic device from being biased. For example, when worn, the wearable electronic device may provide a user with a balanced sense of weight or stability.

[0153] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the description of the exemplary embodiment(s) described above.

[0154] As described above, a wearable electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 to 4) comprises: a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4 or the first housing (202)) positioned to face a user's face; a first display (e.g., any one of the displays (241, 242, 311a, 311b) of FIG. 4 or FIG. 5) positioned inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to either of the user's eyes; a first heat dissipation fan (e.g., the first heat dissipation fan (313a) of FIG. 5) positioned at least partially facing the first display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; and a first heat conductive member (e.g., the first heat conductive member of FIG. 5) comprising a heat conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the first display. (321a)), a first heat dissipation fin (e.g., the first heat dissipation fin (323a) of FIG. 5) provided at one end of the first heat-conducting member and arranged on a path of air discharged by the first heat dissipation fan, a second display configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes (e.g., another one of the displays (241, 242, 311a, 311b) of FIG. 4 or 5), a second heat dissipation fan (e.g., the second heat dissipation fan (313b) of FIG. 5) arranged to at least partially face the second display and configured to discharge internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing, a second heat-conducting member (e.g., the second heat-conducting member (321b) of FIG. 5) configured to absorb, disperse and / or move heat from the second display, and a second heat dissipation fin (e.g., the second heat-conducting member (321b) of FIG. 5) provided at one end of the second heat-conducting member and arranged on a path of air discharged by the second heat dissipation fan. 5 may include a second heat dissipation fin (323b).

[0155] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat-conducting member and / or the second heat-conducting member may include at least one of a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, or a heat conductive plate.

[0156] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include an integrated circuit chip (e.g., the integrated circuit chip (369) of FIG. 5) disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display, and a third thermally conductive member (e.g., the third thermally conductive member (325) of FIG. 5) comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip. In an exemplary embodiment, one of both end portions of the third thermally conductive member may be disposed adjacent to the first heat dissipation fin. In an exemplary embodiment, the other of both end portions of the third thermally conductive member may be disposed adjacent to the second heat dissipation fin.

[0157] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include an integrated circuit chip disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display, a third heat-conducting member comprising a heat-conducting material and configured to absorb, disperse, and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip, a third heat-dissipating fin provided at one end of the third heat-conducting member and disposed on a path of air discharged by the first heat-dissipating fan (e.g., the third heat-dissipating fin (327a) of FIG. 5), and a fourth heat-dissipating fin provided at the other end of the third heat-conducting member and disposed on a path of air discharged by the second heat-dissipating fan (e.g., the fourth heat-dissipating fin (327b) of FIG. 5).

[0158] According to an exemplary embodiment, the third thermally conductive member may include at least one of a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, or a thermally conductive plate.

[0159] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one air vent formed in the housing (e.g., the air vent (249, 549) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 11). In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing through the at least one air vent.

[0160] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin may be disposed between the first heat dissipation fan and the at least one exhaust hole, and / or the second heat dissipation fin may be disposed between the second heat dissipation fan and the at least one exhaust hole.

[0161] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one enclosure (e.g., enclosure (304) of FIG. 5) provided inside the housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the enclosure may be configured to guide air exhausted from inside the housing to the outside by the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan to the at least one exhaust hole by defining at least a portion of a space connected to the at least one exhaust hole.

[0162] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin or the second heat dissipation fin may be positioned at least partially in a space defined by the enclosure.

[0163] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to draw in internal air of the housing and direct the drawn air into a space defined by the enclosure via the first heat dissipation fin or the second heat dissipation fin.

[0164] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one seal (e.g., a sealing member (541, 543) of FIG. 11 or FIG. 12) configured to prevent or suppress air drawn into the enclosure by the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan from flowing back into another space within the housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the at least one seal may be disposed in at least one of a gap between the first heat dissipation fan and an inner surface of the housing, a gap between the first heat dissipation fan and the enclosure, a gap between the first heat dissipation fan and the first heat-conductive member, a gap between the second heat dissipation fan and an inner surface of the housing, a gap between the second heat dissipation fan and the enclosure, and / or a gap between the second heat dissipation fan and the second heat-conductive member.

[0165] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first display and the second display may be configured to move toward or away from each other.

[0166] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the second display.

[0167] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 to 4) comprises: a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4 or the first housing (202)) disposed to face a user's face; a first display (e.g., any one of the displays (241, 242, 311a, 311b) of FIG. 4 or FIG. 5) disposed inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to either of the user's eyes; a first heat dissipation fan (e.g., the first heat dissipation fan (313a) of FIG. 5) disposed at least partially facing the first display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; a first heat-conducting member (e.g., the first heat-conducting member (321a) of FIG. 5) comprising a heat-conducting material and configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the first display; and the first A first heat dissipation fin (e.g., the first heat dissipation fin (323a) of FIG. 5) provided at one end of a heat-conducting member and arranged at least partially on a path of movement of air exhausted by the first heat dissipation fan, a second display (e.g., another one of the displays (241, 242, 311a, 311b) of FIG. 4 or 5) configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes, a second heat dissipation fan (e.g., the second heat dissipation fan (313b) of FIG. 5) arranged at least partially facing the second display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing, a second heat-conducting member (e.g., the second heat-conducting member (321b) of FIG. 5) comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse and / or move heat from the second display, a second heat dissipation fin (e.g., the second heat-conducting member (321b) of FIG. 5) provided at one end of the second heat-conducting member and arranged at least partially on a path of movement of air exhausted by the second heat dissipation fan heat dissipation fin (323b)),The heat dissipation device may include an integrated circuit chip (e.g., an integrated circuit chip (369) of FIG. 5) disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display, a third heat-conductive member (e.g., a third heat-conductive member (325) of FIG. 5) comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip, a third heat-dissipating fin (e.g., a third heat-dissipating fin (327a) of FIG. 5) provided at one end of the third heat-conductive member and at least partially disposed on a path of movement of air exhausted by the first heat-dissipating fan, and a fourth heat-dissipating fin (e.g., a fourth heat-dissipating fin (327b) of FIG. 5) provided at the other end of the third heat-conductive member and at least partially disposed on a path of movement of air exhausted by the second heat-dissipating fan. In an exemplary embodiment, the first display and the second display may be configured to move toward or away from each other.

[0168] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the second display.

[0169] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan and / or the second heat dissipation fan may include an intake port for sucking in internal air of the housing (e.g., intake ports (315a, 315c) of FIG. 5) and an exhaust port for discharging the sucked air (e.g., exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of FIG. 5). In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin, the second heat dissipation fin, the third heat dissipation fin, and the fourth heat dissipation fin may be disposed on the exhaust port and overlap each other.

[0170] In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the second display. In an exemplary embodiment, even when the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan moves, the length or width of the third heat dissipation fin and the fourth heat dissipation fin overlapping on the exhaust port may be maintained.

[0171] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat-conducting member, the second heat-conducting member, or the third heat-conducting member may include at least one of a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, or a heat-conducting plate.

[0172] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one exhaust hole formed in the housing (e.g., exhaust hole (249, 549) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 11). In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing through the at least one exhaust hole.

[0173] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one enclosure (e.g., enclosure (304) of FIG. 5) provided inside the housing, the enclosure configured to guide air exhausted from inside the housing to the outside by the first heat dissipation fan and / or the second heat dissipation fan into the at least one exhaust hole by defining at least a portion of a space connected to the at least one exhaust hole. In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan may include an intake port (e.g., intake ports (315a, 315c) of FIG. 5) for drawing air from another space inside the housing, and an exhaust port (e.g., exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of FIG. 5) configured to allow the drawn air to flow into the space defined by the enclosure.

[0174] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and / or the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 to 4) comprises: a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4 or the first housing (202)) disposed to face a user's face; a first display (e.g., any one of the displays (241, 242, 311a, 311b) of FIG. 4 or FIG. 5) disposed inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to either of the user's eyes; a first heat dissipation fan (e.g., the first heat dissipation fan (313a) of FIG. 5 or FIG. 13) disposed at least partially facing the first display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; and a first heat-conducting member (e.g., the first heat dissipation fan (313a) of FIG. 5 or FIG. 13) comprising a heat-conducting material and configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the first display. a first heat-conducting member (621a)), at least one first heat-dissipating fin (e.g., the first heat-dissipating fin (623a) of FIG. 13 or 14) provided on an edge of the first heat-conducting member, a second display configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes (e.g., another one of the displays (241, 242, 311a, 311b) of FIG. 4 or 5), a second heat-dissipating fan (e.g., the second heat-dissipating fan (313b) of FIG. 5 or 13) arranged to at least partially face the second display and configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing, a second heat-conducting member (e.g., the second heat-conducting member (621b) of FIG. 13 or 14) comprising a heat-conductive material and configured to absorb, disperse and / or move heat from the second display, at least one second heat-dissipating fin (e.g., the second heat-conducting member (621b) of FIG. 13 or 14) provided on an edge of the second heat-conducting member heat sink fin (623b)),An integrated circuit chip (e.g., an integrated circuit chip (369) of FIG. 5) disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display, a third thermally conductive member (e.g., a third thermally conductive member (325) of FIG. 5 or FIG. 13) comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate, and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip, a third heat dissipation fin (e.g., a third heat dissipation fin (327a) of FIG. 5 or FIG. 13) provided at one end of the third thermally conductive member and at least partially disposed on a path of movement of air discharged by the first heat dissipation fan, and a fourth heat dissipation fin (e.g., a fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) of FIG. 5 or FIG. 13) provided at the other end of the third thermally conductive member and at least partially disposed on a path of movement of air discharged by the second heat dissipation fan. In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fin is disposed in a space between the first heat-conducting member and the first heat dissipation fan, and the second heat dissipation fin is disposed in a space between the second heat-conducting member and the second heat dissipation fan.

[0175] In an exemplary embodiment, the first display and the second display may be configured to move toward or away from each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the second display.

[0176] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan and / or the second heat dissipation fan may include an intake port for sucking in internal air of the housing (e.g., intake ports (315a, 315c) of FIG. 5) and an exhaust port for discharging the sucked air (e.g., exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of FIG. 5). In an exemplary embodiment, the third heat dissipation fin and the fourth heat dissipation fin may be disposed on the exhaust port and overlap each other.

[0177] In an exemplary embodiment, the first display and the second display may be configured to move toward or away from each other. In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to move together with the second display. In an exemplary embodiment, the length or width of the third heat dissipation fin and the fourth heat dissipation fin overlapping on the exhaust port may be configured to be maintained even when the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan moves.

[0178] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first heat-conducting member, the second heat-conducting member, or the third heat-conducting member may include at least one of a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, and / or a heat-conducting plate.

[0179] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one exhaust hole formed in the housing (e.g., exhaust hole (249, 549) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 11). In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan and / or the second heat dissipation fan may be configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing through the at least one exhaust hole.

[0180] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wearable electronic device as described above may further include at least one enclosure (e.g., enclosure (304) of FIG. 5) provided inside the housing, the enclosure configured to guide air exhausted from inside the housing to the outside by the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan to the at least one exhaust hole by defining at least a portion of a space connected to the at least one exhaust hole. In an exemplary embodiment, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan may include an intake port (e.g., intake ports (315a, 315c) of FIG. 5) configured to intake air from another space inside the housing, and an exhaust port (e.g., exhaust ports (315b, 315d) of FIG. 5) that introduces the intake air into the space defined by the enclosure.

[0181] While this disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it will be understood that the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and full scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. It will also be understood that any embodiment(s) disclosed herein may be combined with any other embodiment(s) disclosed herein.

Claims

1. In a wearable electronic device (101; 200), A housing (210, 202) positioned so as to face the user's face; A first display (241; 311a) arranged inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to either of the user's eyes; A first heat dissipation fan (313a) positioned at least partially facing the first display and configured to discharge internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; A first heat conductive member (321a) comprising a heat conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or transfer heat from the first display; A first heat dissipation fin (323a) provided at one end of the first heat conducting member and arranged on a path along which air is discharged by the first heat dissipation fan; A second display (242; 311b) configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes; A second heat dissipation fan (313b) positioned at least partially facing the second display and configured to discharge internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; A second heat-conducting member (321b) comprising a heat-conducting material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or move heat from the second display; and A wearable electronic device including a second heat dissipation fin (323b) provided at one end of the second heat-conducting member and arranged on a path along which air is discharged by the second heat dissipation fan.

2. In paragraph 1, An integrated circuit chip (369) arranged in an area or space between the first display and the second display; and Further comprising a third thermally conductive member (325) comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip; One of both end portions of the third heat-conducting member is positioned adjacent to the first heat-radiating fin, A wearable electronic device, wherein the other of both end portions of the third heat-conducting member is positioned adjacent to the second heat-dissipating fin.

3. In paragraph 1, An integrated circuit chip disposed in an area or space between the first display and the second display; A third thermally conductive member comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or transfer heat from the integrated circuit chip; A third heat dissipation fin (327a) provided at one end of the third heat conducting member and arranged on the path of air discharged by the first heat dissipation fan; and A wearable electronic device further comprising a fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) provided on the other end of the third heat conducting member and arranged on a path of air discharged by the second heat dissipation fan.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, Further comprising at least one exhaust hole (air vent) (249; 549) formed in the housing; A wearable electronic device, wherein at least one of the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan is configured to exhaust internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing through the at least one exhaust hole.

5. A wearable electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the first heat dissipation fin is disposed between the first heat dissipation fan and the at least one exhaust hole, and / or the second heat dissipation fin is disposed between the second heat dissipation fan and the at least one exhaust hole.

6. In any one of paragraphs 4 to 5, Further comprising at least one enclosure (304) provided inside the housing, A wearable electronic device wherein the enclosure defines at least a portion of a space connected to the at least one exhaust hole, thereby guiding air exhausted from inside the housing to the outside by the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan to the at least one exhaust hole.

7. A wearable electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the first heat dissipation fin or the second heat dissipation fin is disposed in a space at least partially defined by the enclosure.

8. In any one of clauses 6 to 7, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan, Inhale the internal air of the above housing, A wearable electronic device configured to introduce sucked air into a space defined by the enclosure via the first heat dissipation fin or the second heat dissipation fin.

9. In any one of paragraphs 6 to 8, Further comprising at least one seal (541, 543) configured to prevent and / or suppress air introduced into the enclosure by the first or second heat dissipation fan from flowing back into another space within the housing; A wearable electronic device wherein the at least one seal is disposed in at least one of a gap between the first heat dissipation fan and the inner surface of the housing, a gap between the first heat dissipation fan and the enclosure, a gap between the first heat dissipation fan and the first heat conductive member, a gap between the second heat dissipation fan and the inner surface of the housing, a gap between the second heat dissipation fan and the enclosure, or a gap between the second heat dissipation fan and the second heat conductive member.

10. A wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first display and the second display are configured to move toward or away from each other.

11. A wearable electronic device in accordance with claim 10, wherein the first heat dissipation fan is configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan is configured to move together with the second display.

12. In a wearable electronic device (101; 200), A housing (210, 202) positioned so as to face the user's face; A first display (241; 311a) arranged inside the housing and configured to provide visual information to either of the user's eyes; A first heat dissipation fan (313a) positioned at least partially facing the first display and configured to discharge internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; A first thermally conductive member (621a) comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or move heat from the first display; At least one first heat dissipation fin (623a) provided on an edge of the first heat conducting member; A second display (242; 311b) configured to provide visual information to the other of the user's eyes; A second heat dissipation fan (313b) positioned at least partially facing the second display and configured to discharge internal air of the housing to the outside of the housing; A second thermally conductive member (621b) comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or move heat from the second display; At least one second heat dissipation fin (623b) provided on an edge of the second heat conducting member; An integrated circuit chip (369) arranged in an area or space between the first display and the second display; A third thermally conductive member (325) comprising a thermally conductive material and configured to absorb, dissipate and / or move heat from the integrated circuit chip; A third heat dissipation fin (327a) provided at one end of the third heat conducting member and arranged at least partially on the path of air discharged by the first heat dissipation fan; and A fourth heat dissipation fin (327b) is provided on the other end of the third heat conducting member and is disposed at least partially on the path of air discharged by the second heat dissipation fan. A wearable electronic device in which the first heat dissipation fin (623a) is disposed in a space between the first heat conducting member (621a) and the first heat dissipation fan (313a), and the second heat dissipation fin (621b) is disposed in a space between the second heat conducting member (621b) and the second heat dissipation fan (313b).

13. In the 12th paragraph, the first heat dissipation fan or the second heat dissipation fan, An intake port (315a, 315c) for sucking in internal air of the housing; and Includes an exhaust port (315b, 315d) for discharging the inhaled air, A wearable electronic device wherein the third heat dissipation fin and the fourth heat dissipation fin are disposed on the exhaust port and overlap each other.

14. In paragraph 13, The first display and the second display are configured to move toward or away from each other, The first heat dissipation fan is configured to move together with the first display, and the second heat dissipation fan is configured to move together with the second display. A wearable electronic device configured such that the length or width of the third heat dissipation fin and the fourth heat dissipation fin overlapping the above exhaust port is maintained.

15. A wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 2, 3, and 12 to 14, wherein the first heat-conducting member, the second heat-conducting member, or the third heat-conducting member includes at least one of a heat pipe, a vapor chamber, or a heat-conducting plate.

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