Wearable device including conductive member forming induction path for electrostatic discharge

Abstract

The wearable device may comprise: a housing including a metal cover; a printed circuit board in the housing; a protection circuit disposed on the printed circuit board; and a conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the metal cover. The protection circuit may be electrically connected to a ground of the printed circuit board. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protection circuit to form an electrostatic discharge induction path.

Description

A wearable device comprising a conductive member forming an inductive path for electrostatic discharge

[0001] The descriptions below relate to a wearable device that includes a conductive member that forms an inductive path for electrostatic discharge.

[0002] A variety of portable communication devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, are being developed. Among them, wearable devices such as smart watches are gaining popularity due to their diverse functions and convenience.

[0003] Meanwhile, electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a phenomenon in which a momentary current flows between two objects at different potentials due to the accumulation of static charge. For example, when an object with accumulated static charge comes into contact with a conductor, the static electricity is suddenly discharged, creating a momentary current flow between the two objects.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art 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] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a housing including a metal cover, a printed circuit board within the housing, a protective circuit disposed on the printed circuit board, and a conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the metal cover. The protective circuit may be electrically connected to a ground of the printed circuit board. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protective circuit to form an electrostatic discharge induction path.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a wearable device may include a housing including a first cover including a conductive portion, a printed circuit board within the housing, a protective circuit on the printed circuit board, a sensor within the housing configured to detect biometric information of a user using the conductive portion of the first cover, and a conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the first cover so as to overlap the conductive portion. The protective circuit may be electrically connected to a ground of the printed circuit board. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protective circuit to form a path for electrostatic discharge by the conductive portion.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5 is an exploded view illustrating a configuration of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 is an exploded view illustrating some configurations of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is an exploded view illustrating a configuration of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing both sides of an exemplary conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an ESD prevention effect by a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing exemplary shapes of a conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary electronic device (100) according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an exemplary electronic device (100) according to an embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , an electronic device (100) according to an embodiment (e.g., electronic device (1201) of FIG. 12 ) may include a housing (110) forming a front surface (110A), a rear surface (110B), and a side surface (110C) surrounding a space between the front surface (110A) and the rear surface (110B), and a fastening member (150, 160) connected to at least a portion of the housing (110) and configured to detachably fasten the electronic device (100) to a body part (e.g., wrist, etc.) of a user. For example, the electronic device (100) may be referred to as a wearable electronic device.

[0020] The housing (110) may refer to a structure forming at least a portion of the front (110A), the back (110B), and the side (110C). In one embodiment, the front (110A) may be formed by a front plate (101) at least a portion of which is formed substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The back (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (107). The back plate (107) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. The side (110C) may be formed by a frame (106) coupled to the front plate (101) and the back plate (107). For example, the frame (106) may include a metal. For example, the frame (106) may be referred to as a 'metal frame', a 'side member', or a 'side bezel structure'.

[0021] The above-mentioned fastening member (150, 160) may be formed of various materials and shapes. For example, the fastening member (150, 160) may be formed of a woven material, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above-mentioned materials, such that an integral or multiple unit links can flow with each other.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (120), an audio module (e.g., an audio output module (1255) and / or an audio module (1270) of FIG. 12), a sensor module (111), key input devices (102, 103, 104), and a connector hole (109). In some embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input devices (102, 103, 104), the connector hole (109), or the sensor module (111)), or may additionally include other components.

[0023] The display (120) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (101). The shape of the display (120) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (101), and may have various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display (120) may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0024] The above audio module may include a microphone hole (105) and a speaker hole (108). A microphone may be placed inside the microphone hole (105) to acquire external sounds. The microphone may include multiple microphones to detect the direction of sounds, but is not limited thereto. The speaker hole (108) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (108) may be integrated into the microphone hole (105) so that the speaker hole (108) and the microphone hole (105) are implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (108) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0025] The sensor module (111) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or the external environmental state. The sensor module (111) can include, for example, a sensor module (111) (e.g., a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor) arranged on the rear surface (110B) of the housing (110). The electronic device (100) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0026] In one embodiment, the key input devices (102, 103, 104) may include a wheel key (102) disposed on a front surface (110A) of the housing (110) and rotatable in at least one direction and / or key buttons (102, 103) disposed on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). For example, the wheel key (102) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (101). In another embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (102, 103, 104). For example, the electronic device (100) may not include the wheel key (102). In one embodiment, the wheel key (102) that is not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (120).

[0027] The connector hole (109) can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. The electronic device (100) may further include a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (109) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole, for example. In another embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include the connector hole (109), in which case the electronic device (100) may transmit and receive power and / or data with the external electronic device using wireless communication.

[0028] In one embodiment, the fastening member (150, 160) may be removably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (110) using a locking member (151, 161). For example, the fastening member (150, 160) may include at least one of a fixing member (152), a fixing member fastening hole (153), a band guide member (154), and a band fastening ring (155).

[0029] The fixing member (152) may be configured to fix the housing (110) and the fastening members (150, 160) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, etc.). The fastening member fastening hole (153) may correspond to the fastening member (152) to fasten the housing (110) and the fastening members (150, 160) to a part of the user's body. The band guide member (154) may be configured to limit the range of motion of the fastening member (152) when the fastening member (152) is fastened to the fastening member fastening hole (153), thereby allowing the fastening members (150, 160) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (155) may limit the range of motion of the fastening members (150, 160) when the fastening member (152) and the fastening member fastening hole (153) are fastened.

[0030] Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary electronic device (100) according to one embodiment. The illustrated first direction (D1) is substantially perpendicular to the front plate (101) and is a direction from the front plate (101) toward the rear plate (307), and the second direction (D2) may be a direction opposite to the first direction (D1). Hereinafter, redundant descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as the aforementioned components may be omitted.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (100) may include a housing (310), an antenna (355), a bracket (360), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380), a sealing member (390), a wireless charging coil (345), and a sensor module (340).

[0032] In one embodiment, the housing (310) (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2) may include a wheel key (102), a front plate (101), a back plate (307), and a frame (106) that form an exterior of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the front (110A), the back (110B), and the side (110C) of FIGS. 1 and 2). In another embodiment, the housing (310) of the electronic device (100) may not include the wheel key (102), in which case the front of the electronic device (100) may be formed by the front plate (101), or the front plate (101) and the frame (106) may together form the front.

[0033] In one embodiment, the back plate (307) (e.g., the back plate (107) of FIGS. 1 and 2) may include a first plate (3071) and a second plate (3072). The second plate (3072) may be positioned below the first plate (3071) (e.g., in the first direction (D1)). The first plate (3071) may be connected to the frame (106). The second plate (3072) may be connected to the first plate (3071) to close a hollow formed in the first plate (3071).

[0034] In one embodiment, the bracket (360) may be disposed inside the housing (310). For example, the bracket (360) may be disposed inside the frame (106). The bracket (360) may be positioned between the display (120) and the printed circuit board (380). For example, the display (120) may be disposed on one side of the bracket (e.g., the side facing the second direction (D2)), and the printed circuit board (380) may be disposed on the other side (e.g., the side facing the first direction (D1)). The bracket (360) may support the display (120) and the printed circuit board (380). The bracket (360) may be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material.

[0035] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (380) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., processor (1220) of FIG. 12), memory (e.g., memory (1230) of FIG. 12), and / or an interface (e.g., interface (1277) of FIG. 12). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor, a sensor processor, or a communication processor. The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (100) to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0036] In one embodiment, the battery (370) may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (100), and may include, for example, a rechargeable secondary battery. The battery (370) may be accommodated in a space formed within the bracket (360) and positioned between the bracket (360) and the printed circuit board (380).

[0037] In one embodiment, the antenna (355) may be disposed between the display (120) and the bracket (360). For example, the antenna (355) may be attached to the back of the display (120), but is not limited thereto. The antenna (355) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna (355) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna (355) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (380). For example, the antenna (355) may be formed in the form of a chip and mounted on the printed circuit board (380).

[0038] In one embodiment, a sealing member (390) may be interposed between the frame (106) and the first plate (3071) of the rear plate (307). The sealing member (390) may be configured to block moisture and foreign matter from entering between the frame (106) and the first plate (3071) from the outside.

[0039] In one embodiment, a wireless charging coil (345) configured to transmit and receive a power signal to and from an external device may be disposed between a first plate (3071) and a second plate (3072). For example, a hollow may be formed in the wireless charging coil (345) that is aligned with a hollow formed in the first plate (3071).

[0040] In one embodiment, the sensor module (340) may be disposed between the first plate (3071) and the second plate (3072). The sensor module (340) may be disposed in a form that is at least partially accommodated within the hollow portion of the wireless charging coil (345). The sensor module (340) may at least partially face the second plate (3072). For example, the sensor module (340) may be disposed to face the second plate (3072). The sensor module (340) may detect biometric information of the user through the second plate (3072). For example, the sensor module (340) may include an optical sensor for detecting the heart rate and / or oxygen saturation of the user in contact with the second plate (3072). In this case, the second plate (3072) may be formed of a material that is at least partially light-transmittable (e.g., a substantially transparent resin and / or glass).

[0041] In one embodiment, the conductive member (490) may be positioned between the printed circuit board (380) and the second plate (3072).

[0042] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment. Figures 5, 6, and 7 are exploded views illustrating some components of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment. Figure 8 is a drawing illustrating both sides of an exemplary conductive member according to one embodiment.

[0043] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, an electronic device (400) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may include a rear cover (430) (e.g., the rear plate (307) of FIG. 3), a printed circuit board (450) (e.g., the printed circuit board (380) of FIG. 3), a protective circuit (470), a conductive member (490), a connector (460), and a wireless charging circuit (480) (e.g., the wireless charging coil (385) of FIG. 3).

[0044] In one embodiment, the rear cover (430) may at least partially form the rear surface (110B) of the electronic device (400). For example, the rear cover (430) may include a first cover (410) and a second cover (420). For example, the first cover (410) of the rear cover (430) may form a portion of the rear surface (110B), and the second cover (420) may form another portion of the rear surface (110B). In this regard, the rear cover (430) may be included in a housing of the electronic device (400) (e.g., the housing (310) of FIG. 3 ). For example, the first cover (410) may be disposed on the second cover (420) (e.g., in the first direction (D1)). For example, the first cover (410) may be coupled to the second cover (420) so as to cover the recess (425) of the second cover (420). The first cover (410) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal). For example, the first cover (410) may include a first member (412) formed of a conductive metal and a second member (414) formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., glass). For example, the first member (412) and the second member (414) may be formed in a plate shape, but are not limited thereto. For example, the second member (414) may be coupled to the first member (412) so as to close a hollow (415) formed in the first member (412). A conductive layer (or metal layer) (417) may be formed on the second member (414). In one embodiment, the conductive layer (417) may include, but is not limited to, a layer on which a conductive metal is deposited. In one embodiment, the first cover (410) may be referred to as a metal cover in that it is at least partially formed of a conductive material. In addition, the first member (412) of the first cover (410) may be referred to as a metal cover in that it may include a conductive material.

[0045] In one embodiment, the second cover (420) may include a first side (420A) and a second side (420B) opposite the first side (420A). The first side (420A) may face in a direction toward the first cover (410). The second side (420B) may face in a direction toward the printed circuit board (450).

[0046] In one embodiment, the first side (420A) of the second cover (420) may include a first side (421A) of the first part (421), a first side (422A) of the second part (422), a first side (423A) of the third part (423), and a side surface (423C) of the third part (423). The first side (422A) of the second part (422) may be spaced apart from the first cover (410). The side surface (423C) of the third part (423) may extend from an outer edge of the first side (422A) of the second part (422) to an inner edge of the first side (423A) of the third part (423). The side surface (423C) of the third part (423) may extend from the printed circuit board (450) toward the first cover (410). The first cover (410) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first surface (423A) of the third part (423). The first surface (421A) of the first part (421) may extend from the outer edge of the first surface (423A) of the third part (423).

[0047] In one embodiment, the second side (420B) of the second cover (420) may include a second side (421B) of the first part (421), a second side (422B) of the second part (422), and a second side (423B) of the third part (423). The second side (423B) of the third part (423) may extend from an outer edge of the second side (422B) of the second part (422) to an inner edge of the second side (421B) of the first part (421).

[0048] In one embodiment, a recess (425) may be formed in a first surface (420A) of the second cover (420). For example, the recess (425) may be formed by a second part (422) and a third part (423). For example, the recess (425) may be formed by a first surface (422A) of the second part (422) and a side surface (423C) of the third part (423). The side surface (423C) may at least partially define the depth of the recess (425). The recess (425) may be covered by the first cover (410). In one embodiment, when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the second direction (D2)), the first portion (491) of the conductive member (490) may include a shape extending along the side surface (423C) of the recess (425).

[0049] In one embodiment, the second cover (420) may include a first part (421) forming a portion of the rear surface (110B), a second part (422) spaced apart from the first part (421), and a third part (423) connecting the first part (421) and the second part (422). The first part (421) may be exposed to the outside to form the portion of the rear surface (110B) of the electronic device (400). For example, the first surface (421A) of the first part (421) may form the portion of the rear surface (110B). Since the first cover (410) covers the second part (422) and the third part (423), the first cover (410) may form another portion of the rear surface (110B), and the second part (422) and the third part (423) may not be exposed to the outside. The second part (422) can support the first part (491) of the conductive member (490). For example, the first part (491) of the conductive member (490) can be supported by the first surface (422A) of the second part (422). The second part (422) can be referred to as a supporting portion of the second cover (420). For example, the third part (423) can support the first cover (410). For example, the first cover (410) can be supported by the first surface (423A) of the third part (423).

[0050] In one embodiment, the second cover (420) may include a first hole (427) and / or a second hole (429) formed in the second part (422). For example, each of the first hole (427) and the second hole (429) may extend from the first side (422A) of the second part (422) to the second side (422B) of the second part (422) so as to penetrate the second part (422). For example, when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the first direction (D1)), the second hole (429) may be positioned between the outer edge of the first side (422A) of the second part (422) (or the side surface (423C) of the third part (423)) and the first hole (427). In one embodiment, the connecting member (486) of the wireless charging circuit (480) may pass through the first hole (427). In one embodiment, the conductive member (490) can pass through the second hole (429). For example, the second cover (420) can be formed at least partially of a non-conductive material (e.g., resin).

[0051] In one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may obtain biometric information using the first member (412) and / or the conductive layer (417). For example, the electronic device (400) may include a sensor (or sensor circuit) configured to detect biometric information of a user using the first member (412) and / or the conductive layer (417). The first member (412) and / or the conductive layer (417) may operate as electrodes that transmit and receive electrical signals with the user's body in contact with the housing of the electronic device (400), and the sensor may detect the user's biometric signal based on a signal received through the electrode. For example, the biometric signal may include, but is not limited to, an electrical signal obtained by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to measure the user's body composition.

[0052] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (450) may be disposed within the housing. The printed circuit board (450) may include a first side (450A) facing the rear cover (430) and a second side (450B) opposite the first side (450A). The printed circuit board (450) may include a conductive region that provides a ground for at least one component of the electronic device (400). The conductive region may be formed of, for example, a conductive material (e.g., copper).

[0053] In one embodiment, the protection circuit (470) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (450). For example, the protection circuit (470) may be disposed on the first side (450A) of the printed circuit board (450). The protection circuit (470) may be connected between the conductive member (490) and the conductive area of ​​the printed circuit board (450). The conductive member (490) may be electrically connected to the conductive area of ​​the printed circuit board (450) via the protection circuit (470). For example, the printed circuit board (450) may include a conductive line connected to the conductive member (490) (or the connector (460)). The protection circuit (470) may be connected in series with the conductive line. For example, the conductive member (490) may be connected to a connector (460) on a printed circuit board (450), the connector (460) may be connected to a protection circuit (470) through the conductive line of the printed circuit board (450), and the protection circuit (470) may be connected to the conductive area through the conductive line. In this way, the conductive member (490), the connector (460), and the protection circuit (470) may be sequentially connected in series to the conductive area of ​​the printed circuit board (450), but are not limited thereto. For example, the conductive member (490) and the protection circuit (470) may also be connected in parallel to the conductive area of ​​the printed circuit board (450). For example, the protection circuit (470) may be connected in parallel to the conductive line, thereby forming a shunt device (or shunt circuit) for the conductive member (490) connected to the conductive line. In this case, the conductive line may connect the conductive member (490) to a terminal (e.g., an input / output terminal) of another circuit, rather than to the conductive region, but is not limited thereto. When the conductive line is connected to the terminal of the other circuit, a signal associated with the terminal may be transmitted through the conductive line.The protection circuit (470) may include, for example, a shock protector type element such as a transient voltage suppressor diode (TVS diode) or a varistor.

[0054] In one embodiment, the conductive member (490) can be disposed between the printed circuit board (450) and the first cover (410). In one embodiment, the conductive member (490) can be disposed between the wireless charging circuit (480) and the printed circuit board (450). The conductive member (490) can be electrically connected to the conductive region of the printed circuit board (450). For example, the conductive member (490) can at least partially overlap the first cover (410) when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board (450) (e.g., the first direction (D1)). For example, the conductive member (490) can at least partially overlap the wireless charging coil (482) and the shielding member (484) when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board (450) (e.g., the first direction (D1)). In FIG. 4, the outer edge of the first portion (491) of the conductive member (490) is illustrated as being positioned further outward than the shielding member (484), but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, at least a portion of the outer edge of the first portion (491) of the conductive member (490) may be positioned further inward than the shielding member (484). The conductive member (490) may not be directly electrically connected to the conductive portion of the rear cover (430) (e.g., the first portion (412) of the first cover (410), but is not limited thereto. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 11, the conductive member (490) may further include a fourth portion (494) that electrically connects the first portion (491) to the first cover (410).

[0055] In one embodiment, the conductive member (490) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material. For example, the conductive member (490) may include a conductive pattern formed on a carrier using laser direct structuring (LDS), a conductive pattern of a flexible printed circuit board, a conductive material deposited or plated on a substrate, a conductive metal sheet, a conductive metal film, or a conductive metal foil. The conductive member (490) may be formed to be at least partially bendable. For example, the third portion (493) of the conductive member (490) may be formed to be bendable. For example, the conductive member (490) may be referred to as a conductor. Additionally or alternatively, the conductive member (490) may include a protective member surrounding the conductive material.

[0056] In one embodiment, the conductive member (490) may include a first portion (491), a second portion (492), and a third portion (493). In one embodiment, the first portion (491) may be disposed between the first cover (410) and the second cover (420). For example, the first portion (491) may be disposed between the second portion (422) of the second cover (420) and the first cover (410). The first portion (491) may be supported by the first surface (420A) of the second cover (420). The first portion (491) may be disposed on the first surface (420A) of the second cover (420). For example, the first portion (491) may be disposed within the recess (425) and on the first surface (422A) of the second portion (422). The first part (491) may be attached to the first side (422A) of the second part (422), for example, via an adhesive material (e.g., double-sided tape). In one embodiment, the first part (491) may have a shape that at least partially surrounds an edge of the first hole (427) when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board (450) (e.g., the second direction (D2)). For example, a partially open hollow may be formed in the first part (491), and the first hole (427) may be positioned within the hollow. For example, the first part (491) may be formed in a ring shape that at least partially surrounds the first hole (427) when viewed from above. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the first portion (491) of the conductive member (490) may be formed in a ring shape that is open in some sections so that both ends (491a, 491b) are formed. The third portion (493) may extend from the first end (491a) of the both ends (491a, 491b) of the first portion (491). However, the shape of the first portion (491) is not limited by the illustrated example, and examples of various shapes of the first portion (491) will be described later with reference to FIG. 10.

[0057] In one embodiment, the second portion (492) may be disposed between the second cover (420) and the printed circuit board (450). For example, the second portion (492) may be disposed between the third portion (423) of the second cover (420) and the printed circuit board (450). For example, the second portion (492) may be disposed between the second side (423B) of the third portion (423) and the first side (450A) of the printed circuit board (450). The second portion (492) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (450). For example, the second portion (492) may be disposed on the first side (450A) of the printed circuit board (450). The second portion (492) may be connected to a connector (460) on the printed circuit board (450). The second part (492) may be supported by the third part (423) of the second cover (420). For example, the second part (492) may be supported by the second surface (423B) of the third part (423). By supporting the second part (492) by the third part (423), the second part (492) may be stably connected to the connector (460). An adhesive member (455) (e.g., double-sided tape) may be interposed between the third part (423) of the second cover (420) and the second part (492). Alternatively, the first part (491) may be at least partially disposed between the second part (422) of the second cover (420) and the printed circuit board (450). For example, the entire first portion (491) may be attached to the second face (422B) of the second portion (422). In this case, the conductive member (490) may not include a third portion (493) penetrating the second portion (422), and the second portion (492) may extend directly from the first portion (491). For example, a portion of the first portion (491) may be attached to the second face (422B) of the second portion (422).In this case, the third part (493) may connect the part of the first part (491) attached on the second face (422B) of the second part (422) and the remaining part of the first part (491) attached on the first face (422A) of the second part (422), but is not limited thereto.

[0058] In one embodiment, the third portion (493) may extend from the first portion (491) to the second portion (492). The third portion (493) may connect the first portion (491) and the second portion (492). The third portion (493) may penetrate the second cover (420). For example, the third portion (493) may penetrate the second portion (422) of the second cover (420). The third portion (493) may pass through the second hole (429) formed in the third portion (423).

[0059] In one embodiment, a connector (460) may be disposed on one side (e.g., the first side (450A)) of a printed circuit board (450). The connector (460) may be electrically connected to a protective circuit (470). By connecting a second portion (492) of the conductive member (490) to the connector (460), the conductive member (490) may be electrically connected to the protective circuit (470). In one embodiment, the connector (460) may include, but is not limited to, a C-clip connector that contacts the second portion (492) of the conductive member (490).

[0060] In one embodiment, the wireless charging circuit (480) may include a wireless charging coil (482) (e.g., the wireless charging coil (385) of FIG. 3) disposed on the first cover (410) (e.g., in the second direction (D2)), a shielding member (484) disposed on the first cover (410) to cover the wireless charging coil (482), and / or a connecting member (486) for connecting the wireless charging coil (482) to a printed circuit board (450). The wireless charging coil (482) may generate a current induced from a magnetic field generated by a transmitting coil of an external device. The shielding member (484) may improve power transmission and reception efficiency by concentrating the magnetic field to the wireless charging coil (482). The shielding member (484) may include a magnetic material to shield the magnetic field. For example, the shielding member (484) may be formed of, but is not limited to, ferrite. The connecting member (486) may include, but is not limited to, a flexible printed circuit board.

[0061] ESD components may be introduced into the electronic device (400) through the conductive portion (e.g., the first member (412)) of the rear cover (430). ESD components exceeding a certain strength may cause malfunction and damage to components on the printed circuit board (450). For example, the ESD components may cause a lock-up or reboot of an application processor (e.g., the processor (1220) of FIG. 12) disposed on the printed circuit board (450). Wearable devices such as the electronic device (400) may be particularly vulnerable to ESD. For example, the electronic device (400) may easily generate static electricity by continuously rubbing against the user's body or the user's clothing, and the accumulated static electricity may be discharged to the electronic device (400). In addition, as electronic devices (400) become smaller for portability and the internal electronic components become more complex and dense to provide more diverse functions to users, they are becoming more vulnerable to electrostatic discharge.

[0062] The conductive member (490) according to one embodiment can prevent problems caused by ESD by forming an electrostatic discharge induction path. For example, the ESD component flowing into the first cover (410) can flow into the conductive member (490) arranged between the first cover (410) and the printed circuit board (450). The ESD component flowing into the conductive member (490) can be guided to the protective circuit (470) connected to the conductive member (490) and the conductive area of ​​the printed circuit board (450).

[0063] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an ESD prevention effect by a conductive member according to an embodiment. Reference numerals (901, 903) in FIG. 9 indicate the intensity of a magnetic field (H-field) of a wiring connected to the application processor. The wiring may be a signal line, an interrupt signal line, or a PS (power supply)-HOLD wiring of the application processor. In FIG. 9, a darker shade indicates a greater intensity of the magnetic field. Reference numeral (901) is a drawing of a comparative embodiment that does not include a conductive member (490), and reference numeral (903) is a drawing of an electronic device (400) according to an embodiment that includes a conductive member (490). Referring to FIG. 9, the intensity of the magnetic field distributed in the wiring of the application processor can be reduced by the conductive member (490) connected to the conductive area of ​​the printed circuit board (450) through the protection circuit (470). According to one embodiment, the strength of the magnetic field may be about 46 A / m, and according to a comparative embodiment, the strength of the magnetic field may be about 66 A / m. For example, the conductive member (490) may prevent malfunction of the application processor by preventing ESD components from flowing into the wiring of the application processor.

[0064] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing exemplary shapes of a conductive member according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 10, a first portion (491) of a conductive member (490) may be formed in a closed ring shape, as indicated by reference numeral (1001). Alternatively, the first portion (491) of the conductive member (490) may be formed in a circular plate that does not include a hollow portion, as indicated by reference numeral (1003).

[0065] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 11, a conductive member (490) according to an embodiment may further include a fourth portion (494). The fourth portion (494) may extend from the first portion (491) to the first cover (410). For example, the fourth portion (494) may extend from the first portion (491) to the first member (412) of the first cover (410). The fourth portion (494) may electrically connect the conductive member (490) to the first cover (410) (e.g., a conductive portion of the first cover (410). By directly electrically connecting the conductive member (490) to the first cover (410) that induces an ESD component, ESD protection may be improved.

[0066] A wearable device (e.g., an electronic device (400) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment may include a housing (e.g., a housing (310) of FIG. 3) including a metal cover (e.g., a first member (412) of FIG. 5), a printed circuit board (450) of FIG. 4) within the housing, a protective circuit (e.g., a protective circuit (470) of FIG. 4) disposed on the printed circuit board, and a conductive member (e.g., a conductive member (490) of FIG. 4) disposed between the printed circuit board and the metal cover. The protective circuit may be electrically connected to a ground of the printed circuit board. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protective circuit to form an electrostatic discharge induction path. This may prevent the wearable device from malfunctioning or internal components from being damaged due to electrostatic discharge.

[0067] In one embodiment, the conductive member may be overlapped with the metal cover in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board (e.g., the first direction (D1) of FIG. 4).

[0068] In one embodiment, the metal cover may be a first cover (e.g., the first cover (410) of FIG. 4). The housing may include a second cover (e.g., the second cover (420) of FIG. 4). The second cover may include a first surface facing the first cover (e.g., the first surface (420A) of FIG. 4) and a second surface opposite the first surface and facing the printed circuit board (e.g., the second surface (420B) of FIG. 4). A recess (e.g., the recess (425) of FIG. 4) may be formed in the first surface of the second cover. The first cover may be disposed on the first surface of the second cover so as to cover the recess. A first portion (e.g., the first portion (491) of FIG. 4) of the conductive member may be disposed on the first surface of the second cover within the recess.

[0069] In one embodiment, the recess of the second cover may include a bottom surface on which the first portion of the conductive member is disposed (e.g., a first surface (422A) of the second part (422) of FIG. 4), and a side surface extending from an outer edge of the bottom surface in a direction toward the first cover (e.g., a side surface (423C) of the third part (423) of FIG. 4). The first portion of the conductive member may extend along the outer edge of the bottom surface when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board.

[0070] In one embodiment, a first hole (e.g., the first hole (427) of FIG. 5) extending from the bottom surface to the second surface may be formed to penetrate the second cover. The first portion of the conductive member may be formed in an annular shape that at least partially surrounds an edge of the first hole when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board.

[0071] In one embodiment, the first portion of the conductive member may be formed in an annular shape with both ends (e.g., both ends (921a, 921b) of FIG. 8) open so as to surround only a portion of the edge of the first hole when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board.

[0072] In one embodiment, a second hole (e.g., a second hole (429) in FIG. 4) extending from the bottom surface to the second surface may be formed to penetrate the second cover. The second hole may be positioned between the first hole and the outer edge of the bottom surface. The conductive member may include a second portion (e.g., a second portion (492) in FIG. 4) connected to the printed circuit board and a third portion (e.g., a third portion (493) in FIG. 4) passing through the second hole and extending from the first portion to the second portion.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the wearable device may include a connector (e.g., connector (460) of FIG. 4) disposed on the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the protective circuit. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protective circuit by having the second portion connected to the connector.

[0074] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board may include a first side facing the second cover (e.g., the first side (450A) of FIG. 4) and a second side opposite the first side of the printed circuit board (e.g., the second side (450B) of FIG. 4). The connector may be disposed on the first side of the printed circuit board.

[0075] In one embodiment, the second portion of the conductive member may be supported by the second surface of the second cover.

[0076] In one embodiment, the connector may include a C-clip connector. The second portion of the conductive member may be brought into contact with the C-clip connector.

[0077] In one embodiment, the second cover may include a first part (e.g., the first part (421) of FIG. 4) forming a portion of a rear surface (110B) of the wearable device, a second part (e.g., the second part (422) of FIG. 4) spaced apart from the first part and defining a bottom surface of the recess, and a third part (e.g., the third part (423) of FIG. 4) extending from the first part to the second part. The first cover may form another portion of the rear surface by covering the second part and the third part. The first surface of the second cover may include a first surface of the third part (e.g., the first surface (423A) of FIG. 4). The second surface of the second cover may include a second surface of the third part (e.g., the second surface (423B) of FIG. 4). The first surface of the third part can support the first cover. The second surface of the third part can support the second portion of the conductive member.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the wearable device may include a wireless charging coil (e.g., a wireless charging coil (482) of FIG. 4) disposed on the metal cover within the housing, and a shielding member (e.g., a shielding member (484) of FIG. 4) disposed on the metal cover within the housing to cover the wireless charging coil. The conductive member may be positioned between the printed circuit board and the shielding sheet.

[0079] In one embodiment, the second cover may be formed of a non-conductive material.

[0080] In one embodiment, the protection circuit may include an ESD element, a protection device, a transient voltage suppressor diode (TVS diode), or a varistor.

[0081] The wearable device according to one embodiment may include a sensor configured to detect biometric information of a user using the metal cover.

[0082] The wearable device according to one embodiment may include a third cover (e.g., a second member (414) of FIG. 5) coupled to the metal cover to close a hollow formed in the metal cover (e.g., a hollow (415) of FIG. 5). The third cover may include a glass plate and a metal layer deposited on the glass plate (e.g., a conductive layer (417) of FIG. 5).

[0083] In one embodiment, the metal cover may not be directly electrically connected to the conductive member.

[0084] A wearable device (e.g., an electronic device (400) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment may include a housing (e.g., a housing (310) of FIG. 3) including a first cover (e.g., a first cover (410) of FIG. 4) including a conductive portion, a printed circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (450) of FIG. 4) within the housing, a protection circuit (e.g., a protection circuit (470) of FIG. 4) on the printed circuit board, a sensor within the housing configured to detect biometric information of a user using the conductive portion of the first cover, and a conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the first cover so as to overlap the conductive portion. The protection circuit may be electrically connected to a ground of the printed circuit board. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protection circuit to form a path for electrostatic discharge by the conductive portion. This can prevent malfunction of the wearable device or damage to internal components due to electrostatic discharge.

[0085] The wearable device according to one embodiment may include a connector (e.g., connector (460) of FIG. 4) disposed on the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the protective circuit. The housing may include a second cover (e.g., second cover (420) of FIG. 4) coupled to the first cover. The second cover may include a support portion (e.g., second part (422) of FIG. 4) including a first side facing the first cover (e.g., first side (420A) of FIG. 4) and a second side opposite to the first side and facing the printed circuit board (e.g., second side (420B) of FIG. 4). The conductive member may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (491) of FIG. 4) disposed on the first surface of the support portion, a second portion (e.g., the third portion (493) of FIG. 4) extending from the first portion so as to penetrate the support portion, and a third portion (e.g., the second portion (492) of FIG. 4) extending from the second portion to the connector and contacting the connector. The conductive member may be electrically connected to the protective circuit via the connector.

[0086] FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1201) within a network environment (1200) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 12 , in the network environment (1200), the electronic device (1201) may communicate with the electronic device (1202) via a first network (1298) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (1204) or the server (1208) via a second network (1299) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1201) may communicate with the electronic device (1204) via the server (1208). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1201) may include a processor (1220), a memory (1230), an input module (1250), an audio output module (1255), a display module (1260), an audio module (1270), a sensor module (1276), an interface (1277), a connection terminal (1278), a haptic module (1279), a camera module (1280), a power management module (1288), a battery (1289), a communication module (1290), a subscriber identification module (1296), or an antenna module (1297). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1201) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1278)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1276), camera module (1280), or antenna module (1297)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., display module (1260)).

[0087] The processor (1220) may control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1201) connected to the processor (1220) by executing, for example, software (e.g., program (1240)), and may perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1220) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1276) or communication module (1290)) in a volatile memory (1232), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1232), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (1234). According to one embodiment, the processor (1220) may include a main processor (1221) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1223) (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 (1221). For example, when the electronic device (1201) includes the main processor (1221) and the auxiliary processor (1223), the auxiliary processor (1223) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1221) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1223) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1221) or as a part thereof.

[0088] The auxiliary processor (1223) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (1260), the sensor module (1276), or the communication module (1290)) of the electronic device (1201), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1221) while the main processor (1221) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1221) while the main processor (1221) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1223) (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 (1280) or a communication module (1290)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1223) (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 (1201) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1208)). 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.

[0089] The memory (1230) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1220) or the sensor module (1276)) of the electronic device (1201). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1240)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1230) can include a volatile memory (1232) or a non-volatile memory (1234).

[0090] The program (1240) may be stored as software in memory (1230) and may include, for example, an operating system (1242), middleware (1244), or an application (1246).

[0091] The input module (1250) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1201) (e.g., a processor (1220)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1201). The input module (1250) 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).

[0092] The audio output module (1255) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1201). The audio output module (1255) 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. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0093] The display module (1260) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1201). The display module (1260) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (1260) 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.

[0094] The audio module (1270) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1270) can acquire sound through the input module (1250), output sound through the sound output module (1255), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1202)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1201).

[0095] The sensor module (1276) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1201) 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 (1276) 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.

[0096] The interface (1277) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1201) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1202)). In one embodiment, the interface (1277) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0097] The connection terminal (1278) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1201) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1202)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1278) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0098] The haptic module (1279) 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 (1279) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0099] The camera module (1280) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1280) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0100] The power management module (1288) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1201). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1288) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0101] A battery (1289) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1201). In one embodiment, the battery (1289) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0102] The communication module (1290) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1201) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1202), electronic device (1204), or server (1208)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1290) may operate independently from the processor (1220) (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 (1290) may include a wireless communication module (1292) (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 (1294) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (1204) via a first network (1298) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (1299) (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 may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (1292) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1296) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (1201) within a communication network such as the first network (1298) or the second network (1299).

[0103] The wireless communication module (1292) 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 (1292) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1292) can support various technologies for securing performance in high-frequency bands, 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 (1292) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1201), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1204)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1299)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1292) may 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) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0104] The antenna module (1297) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1297) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1297) 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 (1298) or the second network (1299), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (1290). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1290) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, 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 (1297).

[0105] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1297) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent 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.

[0106] 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)).

[0107] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1201) and an external electronic device (1204) via a server (1208) connected to a second network (1299). Each of the external electronic devices (1202 or 1204) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1201). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1201) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1202, 1204, or 1208). For example, when the electronic device (1201) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1201) 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 (1201). The electronic device (1201) 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 (1201) may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1204) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1208) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1204) or server (1208) may be included in the second network (1299). The electronic device (1201) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0108] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document 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, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0109] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to 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 this document, 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 those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0110] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral 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).

[0111] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1240)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1236) or an external memory (1238)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1201)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1220)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1201)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands 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 command called. The one or more commands 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, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0113] According to various embodiments, 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 various embodiments, 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 various embodiments, 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.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, Housing including metal cover; A printed circuit board within the housing; A protection circuit arranged on the above printed circuit board; and Including a conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the metal cover, The above protection circuit is electrically connected to the ground of the printed circuit board, The conductive member is electrically connected to the protective circuit to form an electrostatic discharge induction path. Wearable devices.

2. In claim 1, The conductive member is overlapped with the metal cover in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board. Wearable devices.

3. In claim 1 or claim 2, The above metal cover is the first cover, The above housing comprises a second cover, The second cover includes a first side facing the first cover and a second side opposite to the first side and facing the printed circuit board, A recess is formed on the first surface of the second cover, The first cover is positioned on the first surface of the second cover so as to cover the recess, The first part of the conductive member is disposed on the first surface of the second cover within the recess, Wearable devices.

4. In claim 3, The above recess of the above second cover, The bottom surface on which the first part of the conductive member is arranged; and Including a side surface extending from the outer edge of the bottom surface in a direction toward the first cover, The first portion of the conductive member extends along the outer edge of the bottom surface when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board. Wearable devices.

5. In claim 4, A first hole is formed extending from the bottom surface to the second surface so as to penetrate the second cover, The first portion of the conductive member is formed in an annular shape that at least partially surrounds an edge of the first hole when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board. Wearable devices.

6. In claim 5, The first part of the conductive member is formed in an annular shape with both ends open so as to surround only a part of the edge of the first hole when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board. Wearable devices.

7. In claim 5 or claim 6, A second hole is formed extending from the bottom surface to the second surface so as to penetrate the second cover, The second hole is located between the first hole and the outer edge of the bottom surface, The above challenge absence is, a second part connected to the printed circuit board; and A third portion including a third portion passing through the second hole and extending from the first portion to the second portion, Wearable devices.

8. In claim 7, A connector disposed on the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the protection circuit, The conductive member is electrically connected to the protective circuit by the second portion being connected to the connector. Wearable devices.

9. In claim 8, The printed circuit board includes a first side facing the second cover and a second side opposite to the first side of the printed circuit board, The above connector is arranged on the first surface of the printed circuit board, Wearable devices.

10. In any one of claims 7 to 9, The second part of the conductive member is supported by the second surface of the second cover. Wearable devices.

11. In claim 8 or claim 9, The above connector includes a C-clip connector, The second part of the conductive member is in contact with the C-clip connector, Wearable devices.

12. In any one of claims 8 to 11, The above second cover, A first part forming a portion of the rear surface of the wearable device; a second part spaced apart from the first part and defining a bottom surface of the recess; and a third part extending from the first part to the second part; The above first cover forms another part of the rear surface by covering the second part and the third part, The first side of the second cover includes the first side of the third part, The second side of the second cover includes the second side of the third part, The first side of the third part supports the first cover, The second side of the third part supports the second part of the conductive member. Wearable devices.

13. In any one of claims 1 to 12, A wireless charging coil within the housing, arranged on the metal cover; and A shielding member within the housing is disposed on the metal cover to cover the wireless charging coil; The conductive member is positioned between the printed circuit board and the shielding member. Wearable devices.

14. In any one of claims 3 to 13, The above second cover is formed of a non-conductive material, Wearable devices.

15. In any one of claims 1 to 14, The above protection circuit includes a transient voltage suppressor diode (TVS diode) or a varistor. Wearable devices.

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