Wearable electronic device including wheel

Abstract

A wearable electronic device disclosed in the present document may comprise: a housing including a main frame including an opening, a front plate exposed through the opening, and a rear member coupled to the main frame in a direction opposite to the front plate; a display disposed inside the housing so as to be visible through the opening; and a rotary wheel surrounding the front plate and rotatably seated on the main frame. The main frame may include a first portion disposed between the front plate and the rotary wheel, and a second portion on which the rotary wheel is seated and which forms a side of the wearable electronic device. A first deposition surface may be formed on the first portion by a deposition process, and a second deposition surface may be formed on the second portion by a deposition process separate from the above deposition process. Other embodiments understood from the specification are also possible.

Description

Wearable electronic device including a wheel

[0001] Embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a wearable electronic device including a rotatable wheel.

[0002] The use of wearable electronic devices (e.g., smartwatches) is increasing. Wearable electronic devices can be worn on the user's body (e.g., on the wrist). Wearable electronic devices can be used in conjunction with portable electronic devices such as smartphones, or can be used independently without being connected to other devices.

[0003] Wearable electronic devices can receive user input in various ways. For example, the wearable electronic device can receive touch input through the display or input using a side key. Alternatively, if the wearable electronic device includes a rotatable wheel (hereinafter, referred to as a rotating wheel), the wearable electronic device can receive input generated through the rotating wheel. The rotating wheel can be implemented in a form that surrounds the display. The wearable electronic device can process user input by detecting the rotation direction, rotation angle, or rotation distance of the rotating wheel.

[0004] In one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a housing including a main frame including an opening, a front plate exposed through the opening, and a rear member coupled to the main frame in an opposite direction of the front plate, a display disposed inside the housing so as to be visible through the opening, and a rotation wheel surrounding the front plate and mounted on the main frame so as to be rotatable. The main frame may include a first portion disposed between the front plate and the rotation wheel, and a second portion on which the rotation wheel is mounted and which forms a side surface of the wearable electronic device. A first deposition surface may be formed on the first portion by a deposition process, and a second deposition surface may be formed on the second portion by a deposition process separate from the deposition process.

[0005] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing including a main frame including an opening, a front plate exposed through the opening, and a rear member coupled to the main frame in an opposite direction of the front plate, a display disposed within the housing so as to be viewed through the opening, and a rotation wheel surrounding the front plate and mounted on the main frame so as to be rotatable. The main frame may include a first portion exposed to the outside between the front plate and the rotation wheel. The first portion may have a first deposition surface on which an index indicating time is displayed.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] Figure 3 illustrates a main frame and a rotating wheel according to one embodiment.

[0009] Figure 4 is a development diagram of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] Figures 5a and 5b illustrate the combination of a rotating wheel and a guide member according to one embodiment.

[0011] Figures 6a and 6b are cross-sectional views around a rotating wheel according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 7 illustrates a deposition process for a main frame according to one embodiment.

[0013] Figure 8 shows a deposition boundary according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 9 illustrates the vertical arrangement of sensing elements according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figures 10 and 11 illustrate the arrangement of sensing elements according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 12 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0017] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0018] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of this document are included. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components.

[0019]

[0020] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment. Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the electronic device (100) may be a wearable electronic device. For example, the electronic device (100) may be a watch-type device (e.g., a smartwatch) that can be worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist or ankle). However, the electronic device (100) is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. For example, the electronic device (100) may be a wearable device such as a smart necklace or a smart band.

[0022] An electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110), a rotating wheel (150), a biometric sensor module (113), a key input device (116, 117) and / or a binding member (190).

[0023] The housing (110) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (100). The housing (110) may include a front plate (or front member) (120), a main frame (140), and / or a rear member (130). The housing (110) may be formed in a structure in which the main frame (140) surrounds a space between the front plate (120) and the rear member (130). The front plate (120), the main frame (140), and / or the rear member (130) may be coupled to each other. The housing (110) may provide an internal space in which other components of the electronic device (100) (e.g., see FIG. 4) may be accommodated through the coupled structure of the front plate (120), the main frame (140), and / or the rear member (130).

[0024] The housing (110) may include a front surface (110A), a rear surface (110B) facing in an opposite direction from the front surface (110A), and a side surface (110C) surrounding a space between the front surface (110A) and the rear surface (110B). For example, the front surface (110A) may be formed or defined by a portion of the front plate (120), the side surface (110C) may be formed or defined by a portion of the main frame (140), and the rear surface (110B) may be formed or defined by a portion of the rear member (130). In various embodiments, the housing (110) may be understood to refer to a structure forming a portion of the front surface (110A), the rear surface (110B), and the side surface (110C).

[0025] In one embodiment, a portion of the main frame (140) may form a portion of the front surface (110A). For example, a portion of the main frame (140) may be exposed between the front plate (120) and the rotating wheel (150). Additional information regarding the expansion structure of the main frame (140) may be provided through FIGS. 3 to 9.

[0026] The rotating wheel (150) is arranged on the front surface (110A) of the housing (110) and can be rotated in at least one direction. For example, the rotating wheel (150) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (120) (e.g., a circular band). The rotating wheel (150) can be rotated by a user's manipulation and can generate a user input for implementing various functions of the electronic device (100). The electronic device (100) can detect the rotation direction, rotation angle, or rotation distance of the rotating wheel (150) and perform a corresponding function. Additional information regarding the arrangement and internal shape of the rotating wheel (150) can be provided through FIGS. 3 to 9.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the rear member (130) may include a microphone hole (111) and / or a speaker hole (112). The microphone hole (111) and the speaker hole (112) may be positioned in opposite directions to prevent howling. The positions of the microphone hole (111) and the speaker hole (112) are not limited to the illustrated example, and may be formed in other components (e.g., the main frame (140)).

[0028] For example, a microphone for acquiring external sounds may be placed adjacent to a microphone hole (111) inside the housing (110). The microphone may be configured to receive sounds from outside the housing (110) through the microphone hole (111). According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may be configured to have multiple microphones placed in the housing (110) so as to detect sounds from various directions.

[0029] For example, a speaker for outputting sound to the outside may be placed adjacent to a speaker hole (112) inside the housing (110). The speaker may be configured to output sound to the outside of the housing (110) through the speaker hole (112).

[0030] The rear member (130) can be equipped with a biometric sensor module (113). At least a portion of the biometric sensor module (113) can be visually exposed through the rear surface (110B) of the housing (110), or at least a portion of the biometric sensor module (113) can be disposed on the rear surface (110B) of the housing (110).

[0031] In addition to the biometric sensor module (113), the electronic device (100) may further include a sensor module capable of generating an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may further include at least one of, 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 ray) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0032] The key input device (116, 117) may include a button member (e.g., a side key) arranged on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). The key input device (116, 117) may generate a user input for implementing various functions of the electronic device (100) by being pressed by a user's operation. The key input device (116, 117) may include, for example, a first button member (116) and a second button member (117). In various embodiments, at least one of the first button member (116) and the second button member (117) may be formed as an electrode button that can detect a user's biosignal (e.g., an electrocardiogram) when a part of the user's body (e.g., a finger) comes into contact with it.

[0033] In various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the above-described key input devices (116, 117), and the key input devices that are not included may be implemented in other forms, for example, in the form of soft keys on a display.

[0034] The fastening member (190) can allow the electronic device (100) to be detachably worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle). For example, the fastening member (190) can be connected to the main frame (140) of the housing (110) and can be configured to be detachably attached to a part of the user's body. For example, the fastening member (190) can include a first fastening member (190-1) and a second fastening member (190-2) that are respectively coupled to opposite sides of the housing (110). The first fastening member (190-1) and the second fastening member (190-2) can be connected to or separated from each other.

[0035] The fastening member (190) may be formed in the form of a band or strap so as to be able to wrap around a portion of the user's body. For example, the fastening member (190) may be formed by forming a single unit or multiple unit links that are mutually movable by using a woven material, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0036] The fastening member (190) may be detachably connected to the housing (110). For example, the fastening member (190) may be detachably connected to at least a portion of the housing (110) using a locking member (191). According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may be provided with various types of fastening members (190), and the fastening members (190) may be replaceable according to the user's taste and / or preference.

[0037] The fastening member (190) may include a fixing member (192), a fixing member fastening hole (193), a band guide member (194), and / or a band fastening ring (195). For example, the fastening member (192) may be configured to fasten the housing (110) and the fastening member (190) to a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist, an ankle, etc.). The fastening member fastening hole (193) may correspond to the fastening member (192) to fasten the housing (110) and the fastening member (190) to a part of the user's body. The band guide member (194) may be configured to limit the range of movement of the fastening member (192) when the fastening member (192) is fastened to the fastening member fastening hole (193), thereby allowing the fastening member (190) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (195) can limit the range of movement of the fastening member (190) when the fastening member (192) and the fastening member fastening hole (193) are fastened.

[0038] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 (e.g., the key input device (116, 117) or the biometric sensor module (113)) or may additionally include other components. For example, the electronic device (100) may further include a connector hole (not shown). The connector hole (not shown) may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and / or receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, or a connector (e.g., an earphone connector) for transmitting and / or receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.

[0039]

[0040] Figure 3 illustrates a main frame and a rotating wheel according to one embodiment.

[0041] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the electronic device (100) may include a main frame (140) and a rotating wheel (150). The main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) forming a front portion of the electronic device (100) and a second portion (146) forming a side portion of the electronic device (100).

[0042] When viewed from the front of the electronic device (100) (the surface where the front plate (120) of FIG. 1 is exposed), at least a portion of the first portion (or decorative portion, index portion) (145) may be exposed between the front plate (120) and the rotating wheel (150). The first portion (145) may be deposited in a first color (e.g., black) through a deposition process. The first portion (145) may be a portion where a watch index is displayed (e.g., time display). The first portion (145) may not be formed through a separate injection molding, but may be formed by extending a portion of the main frame (140).

[0043] The second part (or side frame) (146) may be a part on which a rotary wheel (150) is mounted. A bearing structure (e.g., a hole and a ball placed in the hole) may be formed between the second part (146) and the rotary wheel (150). The rotary wheel (150) may rotate by the rolling frictional force of the bearing structure. The second part (146) may be deposited with a second color through a separate deposition process different from the deposition process of the first part (145).

[0044] Additional information regarding the structure and deposition method of the first part (145) and the second part (146) can be provided through the drawings below.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the temperature sensor (350) may be positioned on the rear of the electronic device (100). The temperature sensor (350) may come into contact with a part of the user's body to measure the user's body temperature. If the temperature sensor (350) is positioned in the same direction as the speaker within the electronic device (100), the mounting space may be insufficient. To address this, if the speaker is positioned in the 3 o'clock direction of the index of the electronic device (100), the temperature sensor (350) may be positioned in the 2 o'clock direction of the index of the electronic device (100).

[0046]

[0047] Figure 4 is a development diagram of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0048] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, the electronic device (100) may include a rotating wheel (150), and may include a front plate (120), a main frame (140), and a display (320) around the rotating wheel (150). The electronic device (100) may include a magnet (410), a ball (420), an elastic member (425), and a guide member (430) as components related to the rotation or movement of the rotating wheel (150).

[0049] Hereinafter, the upper (surface) is a surface facing the first direction (D1), and the upper direction may be a direction facing the first direction (D1). The lower (surface) is a surface facing the second direction (D2), and the lower direction may be a direction facing the second direction (D2).

[0050] The rotating wheel (150) may be formed to surround the first part (145) of the main frame (140) and may be mounted on the second part (146) of the main frame (140). A magnet (410), a ball (420), and a guide member (430) may be arranged at the lower portion of the rotating wheel (150). Additional information regarding the guide member (430) may be provided through FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B. Additional information regarding the arrangement of the magnet (410) and the ball (420) may be provided through FIGS. 6A and 6B.

[0051] The main frame (140) may be formed with a first portion (145) to replace a conventional injection-molded decorative portion. In this case, since a separate injection-molded part is not disposed, the width occupied by the main frame (140) may be reduced, and the width of the rotating wheel (150) may also be reduced. Accordingly, the distance between the guide member (430) and the sealing rubber (325) may be reduced, or at least partially laminated. The electronic device (100) may have a structure that minimizes the width of the rotating wheel (150) and expands the active area of ​​the display (320).

[0052] The electronic device (100) may include a sensing element (e.g., a Hall sensor) (440) for detecting the rotation or movement of the rotating wheel (150). The sensing element (440) may be mounted on a bracket (330) under the display (320) and connected to a printed circuit board (340). The sensing element (440) may detect a change in a magnetic field generated by a magnet (410). When the position of the magnet (410) changes according to the rotation or movement of the rotating wheel (150), sensing information detected through the sensing element (440) may change. Additional information regarding the arrangement of the sensing element (440) may be provided through FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0053] The electronic device (100) may include various components for driving the electronic device (100) therein. For example, the electronic device (100) may include a display (320), a bracket (330), a printed circuit board (340), a battery (335), a speaker (345), a temperature sensor (350), and a biosensor module (113).

[0054] The display (320) may be positioned below the front plate (120). The display (320) may display various contents such as images or text. The display (320) may be implemented as an integral part of the front plate (120), and the front plate (120) and the display (320) may be collectively referred to as a display or display module.

[0055] The bracket (or support member) (330) may be placed inside the electronic device (100) and connected to the main frame (140), or may be formed integrally with the main frame (140). The bracket (330) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The bracket (330) may have a display (320) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (340) coupled to the other surface.

[0056] The printed circuit board (340) may be equipped with a processor, memory, and / or an interface. 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, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0057] The battery (335) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (100). At least a portion of the battery (335) can be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (340). The battery (335) can be integrally disposed within the electronic device (100), or can be disposed to be detachably attached to the electronic device (100).

[0058] The speaker (345) can output sound. The speaker (345) can be placed in the opposite direction from the microphone to prevent howling.

[0059] The temperature sensor (350) can measure the user's body temperature by coming into contact with a part of the user's body. If the temperature sensor (350) is positioned in the same direction as the speaker (345) within the electronic device (100), the mounting space may be insufficient. To address this, the speaker (345) may be positioned in the 3 o'clock direction of the index of the electronic device (100), and the temperature sensor (350) may be positioned in the 2 o'clock direction of the index of the electronic device (100).

[0060] The biometric sensor module (113) can obtain the user's biometric information. According to one embodiment, the temperature sensor (350) can share an FPCB with the biometric sensor module (113).

[0061]

[0062] Figures 5a and 5b illustrate the combination of a rotating wheel and a guide member according to one embodiment.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 5A, the main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) and a second portion (146). A rotating wheel (150) may be mounted on the second portion (146) and arranged to surround the first portion (145).

[0064] Referring to FIG. 5b, the guide member (430) may be placed on the lower surface (the surface not exposed to the outside) of the rotary wheel (150). The guide member (430) may have a shape similar to that of the rotary wheel (150) (e.g., circular) and may prevent the rotary wheel (150) from being separated from the main frame (140). For example, the guide member (430) may be formed of a POM (Polyoxymethylene) material.

[0065] The guide member (or anti-separation member) (430) may include a protruding portion (430a). In the protruding portion (430a), the inner diameter of the guide member (430) may be smaller than the inner diameter of the rotary wheel (150). When the guide member (430) and the rotary wheel (150) are coupled, a portion of the protruding portion (430a) of the guide member (430) may slightly protrude (e.g., about 0.01 mm). When the protruding amount of the guide member (430) increases, the deformation amount of the guide member (430) may be large during the process of assembling the rotary wheel (150) with the main frame (140), making the assembly process difficult.

[0066] The protruding portion (430a) of the guide member (430) can be caught on the protruding portion (see FIGS. 6a and 6b) on the inner surface of the first portion (145) of the main frame (140) when the rotary wheel (150) is assembled with the main frame (140). When the rotary wheel (150) is assembled with the main frame (140), the guide member (430) may not be visible from the outside.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the rotating wheel (150) may include a plurality of detection holes (151) arranged at specified intervals. Magnets (410) may be arranged in some of the plurality of detection holes (151).

[0068]

[0069] Figures 6a and 6b are cross-sectional views around a rotating wheel according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 6a and 6b, the electronic device (100) may include a front plate (120), a main frame (140), a rotating wheel (150), a display (320), a sealing rubber (325), a magnet (410), a ball (420), an elastic member (425) and a guide member (430).

[0071] Hereinafter, the upper (surface) is a surface facing the first direction (D1), and the upper direction may be a direction facing the first direction (D1). The lower (surface) is a surface facing the second direction (D2), and the lower direction may be a direction facing the second direction (D2).

[0072] The front plate (120) may be exposed to the outside through an opening formed in the main frame (140). For example, the front plate (120) may be made of glass and may protect the display (320). The front plate (120) may include a protrusion (120a) that prevents the front plate (120) from coming off. The protrusion (120a) may be positioned at the bottom of the first portion (145) of the main frame (140). A sealing rubber (325) may be positioned between the protrusion (120b) and the first portion (145).

[0073] A sealing rubber (325) can be placed between the front plate (120) and the first part (145) of the main frame (140). The sealing rubber (325) can block the inflow of moisture or foreign substances.

[0074] The display (320) may be positioned below the front plate (120). The display (320) may display various contents such as images or text. The display (320) may be implemented as an integral part of the front plate (120), and the front plate (120) and the display (320) may be collectively referred to as a display or display module.

[0075] The main frame (140) may include a first part (or a decoration part, an index part) (145) and a second part (or a side frame) (146). The first part (145) and the second part (146) may be implemented as an integral part. For example, the first part (145) and the second part (146) may be implemented as an integral part of metal.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first portion (145) and the second portion (146) may have their surfaces deposited with different colors by different deposition processes (see FIG. 7). The boundary (hereinafter, deposition boundary) (1456 in FIG. 6b) between the first portion (145) and the second portion (146) may be formed at the bottom of the rotating wheel (150). The deposition boundary (1456) may be obscured by the rotating wheel (150) and may not be visible from the outside.

[0077] The first portion (145) may be a portion surrounding (the upper portion of) the active area of ​​the display (320). The first portion (145) may be disposed on the inner surface of the rotating wheel (150). The first portion (145) may be coated with a first color by a first deposition process (e.g., physical vapor deposition (PVD)). For example, the first color may be black.

[0078] The first part (145) can replace the decorative portion formed through a conventional separate injection molding. If the decorative portion formed through the injection molding is removed, the width of the area (B0) surrounding the active area of ​​the display (320) can be reduced, and the distance between the guide member (430) and the sealing rubber (325) can be reduced, or at least some of them can be arranged in a form in which they are laminated to each other. Through this, it is possible to implement an electronic device (100) in which the active area of ​​the display (320) is expanded and the width of the rotating wheel (150) is reduced.

[0079] Referring to Fig. 6b, the first portion (145) may include an exposed portion (610), a wheel adjacent portion (620), a protrusion (630), a guide adjacent portion (640), and a connecting portion (650). Fig. 6b is divided for the purpose of explaining the first portion (145), and is not limited thereto.

[0080] The exposed portion (610) may be a portion disposed on the inner surface of the rotating wheel (150) and surrounding (the upper portion of) the front plate (120). The upper surface of the exposed portion (610) may be deposited by a first deposition process. The exposed portion (610) may form an inclined surface inclined in a direction from the rotating wheel (150) toward the front plate (120). An index for indicating time may be displayed on the exposed portion (610). For example, the index may be displayed through inking or laser processing.

[0081] The wheel adjacent portion (620) may be a portion that is positioned adjacent to or in contact with the rotating wheel (150) on the side of the exposed portion (610). The protrusion (630) may protrude in a direction toward the rotating wheel (150). The protrusion (630) may protrude from the upper portion of the guide member (430) and may prevent the guide member (430) and the rotating wheel (150) from being separated from the main frame (140).

[0082] The guide adjacent portion (640) may be positioned on the side of the guide member (430). The guide adjacent portion (640) may be a portion where a groove is formed by the protrusion of the protrusion (630). The connecting portion (650) may be a portion that connects the first portion (145) and the second portion (146).

[0083] The shape of the first portion (145) in FIGS. 6A and 6B is exemplary and is not limited thereto. For example, the inclined shape of the exposed portion (610) may change, or the protruding shape of the protruding portion (630) may change.

[0084] In FIG. 6A, the second portion (146) may form the lower portion of the rotating wheel (450) and the side surface of the electronic device (100). The second portion (146) may be connected to the connecting portion (650) of the first portion (145) and may be formed integrally with the first portion (145). The second portion (146) may be coated with a second color by a second deposition process (e.g., physical vapor deposition (PVD)). For example, the second portion (146) may be deposited in various colors (e.g., rose gold, blue) depending on design needs.

[0085] When the first part (145) and the second part (146) form deposition surfaces with different colors through different deposition processes, a deposition boundary (1456) may be formed between the first part (145) and the second part (146). The deposition boundary (1456) may be positioned below the rotating wheel (150) and may be covered by the rotating wheel (150) and may not be visible from the outside. In FIGS. 6A and 6B , the deposition boundary (1456) is exemplarily illustrated as being formed below the guide member (430), but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the deposition boundary (1456) may be formed at any point in the blocking area (B1) covered by the rotating wheel (150).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the second portion (146) may include a hole (or recess) (148) that accommodates an elastic member (425) and a portion of a ball (420) at the lower portion of the rotary wheel (150) (bearing structure). When the rotary wheel (150) rotates, the ball (420) may rotate along with it. The elastic member (425) may push the ball (420) upward (in the D1 direction) due to elasticity. The ball (420) may roll with at least a portion of it inserted into the hole (148) when the rotary wheel (150) rotates. The ball (420) may provide rolling friction to the rotary wheel (150).

[0087]

[0088] Figure 7 illustrates a deposition process for a main frame according to one embodiment.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 7, the main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) and a second portion (146). After the first portion (145) and the second portion (146) are integrally formed from a single material, the deposition surfaces may be formed in different colors through individual deposition processes.

[0090] A first deposition surface (145a) may be formed in the first portion (145) by a first deposition process, and a second deposition surface (146a) may be formed in the second portion (146) by a second deposition process. The deposition boundary between the first deposition surface (145a) and the second deposition surface (146a) may be formed in one of the areas (B1) covered by the rotating wheel (150). The overlapping, separation, or scattering form of the deposition boundary may be covered by the rotating wheel (150) and not be visible from the outside when the rotating wheel (150) is coupled to the main frame (140).

[0091] The first deposition process and the second deposition process are names for distinction and do not indicate the order in which they are performed. In Fig. 7, an example is shown in which the first deposition process for the first portion (145) is performed after the second deposition process for the second portion (146), but this is not limited thereto. For example, the second deposition process for the second portion (146) may be performed after the first deposition process for the first portion (145).

[0092] While the deposition process for the second portion (146) is in progress, the first portion (145) may be masked. After the deposition process for the second portion (146), a masking jig (710) may be placed in the area (B1) where the rotating wheel (150) is seated. Thereafter, a first deposition surface (145a) may be formed on the first portion (145) by the deposition process. For example, when the masking jig (710) is placed so as to cover a portion of the connecting portion (650), the first deposition surface (145a) may be formed on the exposed portion (610), the wheel-adjacent portion (620), the guide-adjacent portion (640) of the protrusion (630), and a portion of the connecting portion (650), and the first deposition surface (145a) may not be formed on other portions of the connecting portion (650).

[0093] Depending on the masking method, the first deposition surface (145a) and the second deposition surface (146a) may overlap or be spaced apart from each other. The portion where the first deposition surface (145a) and the second deposition surface (146a) overlap or are spaced apart from each other is formed in one of the blocking areas (B1) covered by the rotating wheel (150), so that it may not be visible from the outside after assembly of the rotating wheel (150).

[0094]

[0095] Figure 8 shows a deposition boundary according to one embodiment.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 8, the main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) and a second portion (146). After the first portion (145) and the second portion (146) are integrally formed from a single material, the deposition surfaces may be formed in different colors through individual deposition processes. The deposition boundary may be formed at any point in the blocking area (B1) covered by the rotating wheel (150). The location or shape of the deposition boundary may vary depending on the manufacturing process and masking method.

[0097] For example, in FIG. 8, the first deposition surface (145a) may extend to the hole (148) and the upper portion of the hole (148) in the second portion (146). The first deposition surface (145a) may extend to the remaining portion of the second portion (145) except for the side area (149) that is not covered by the rotating wheel (150).

[0098] The method of forming the deposition boundary is not limited to the form of FIG. 8, and the first deposition surface (145a) and the second deposition surface (146a) may overlap or be spaced apart from each other depending on the masking method. The portion where the first deposition surface (145a) and the second deposition surface (146a) overlap or are spaced apart from each other is formed in one portion of the blocking area (B1) covered by the rotating wheel (150), and thus may not be visible from the outside after the rotating wheel (150) is assembled.

[0099]

[0100] Figure 9 illustrates the vertical arrangement of sensing elements according to one embodiment.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 9, the electronic device (100) may include a plurality of sensing elements (440). The sensing elements (440) may be mounted on a bracket (330) inside the electronic device (100). The sensing elements (440) may detect the strength of a magnetic field generated from a magnet (410). The sensing elements (440) may be connected to a printed circuit board (340) via a connector (441). For example, the sensing elements (440) may be a Hall IC.

[0102] The processor inside the electronic device (100) can detect the rotation angle and rotation distance of the rotating wheel (150) by detecting the strength of the magnetic field that changes in the plurality of sensing elements (440) according to the rotation of the rotating wheel (150).

[0103] In one embodiment, the sensing element (440) may be vertically mounted. The sensing surface of the sensing element (440) may be positioned so as to face the center of the rotating wheel (150) (the third direction (D3) toward the opening of the main frame (150)) rather than the direction in which the magnet (410) is positioned. Additional information regarding the vertical mounting of the sensing element (440) may be provided through FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0104]

[0105] Figures 10 and 11 illustrate the arrangement of sensing elements according to one embodiment.

[0106] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) and a second portion (146). The first portion (145) and the second portion (146) may be integrally formed from a single material, and then have their deposition surfaces formed in different colors through individual deposition processes.

[0107] When the first part (or decoration part) (145) is formed to replace the existing injection-molded decoration part, the width occupied by the main frame (140) can be reduced, and the width of the rotating wheel (150) can also be reduced. The magnet (410) can be relatively reduced in width (e.g., (Ø1.0 → Ø 0.8)) and increased in thickness (e.g., 0.65t -> 1t). In addition, the width of the ball (420) can also be relatively reduced (Ø1.5 → Ø 1.2).

[0108] According to one embodiment, it may be difficult to arrange the sensing surface (440a) of the sensing element (440) in a direction facing the magnet (410). The sensing element (440) may be arranged vertically. The sensing surface (440a) of the sensing element (440) may be arranged to face a third direction (D3) toward the inside of the electronic device (100), rather than a surface facing the magnet (410). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sensing surface (440a) of the sensing element (440) may also be arranged to face a fourth direction (D4) toward the outside of the electronic device (100).

[0109] The sensing element (440) may be fixed to the bracket (330) via an adhesive member (442). When the sensing element (440) is positioned at the bottom of the front plate (120) through a vertical arrangement, it may be positioned relatively close to the magnet (410). For example, the sensing element (440) may be positioned on the side of the display (320).

[0110]

[0111] 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 the electronic device (1204) or a server (1208) via a second network (1299) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In 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 a single component (e.g., display module (1260)).

[0112] 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 volatile memory (1232), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1232), and store result data in 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.

[0113] The auxiliary processor (1223) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (1260), a sensor module (1276), or a 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) where the artificial intelligence is performed, 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.

[0114] 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).

[0115] 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).

[0116] 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).

[0117] 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. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0118] 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. In 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.

[0119] 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).

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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)). In 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).

[0123] 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) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0124] 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.

[0125] The power management module (1288) can manage the 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).

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) 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).

[0128] 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) may 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) may 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) 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.

[0129] The antenna module (1297) 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 (1297) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In 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, for example, by 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. In 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).

[0130] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1297) 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.

[0131] 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)).

[0132] 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 within 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.

[0133] When the decorative portion inside the rotating wheel is implemented as an injection molded product, space is required for mounting the guide member, and the distance between the guide member and the sealing rubber may increase. Consequently, the width of the rotating wheel may increase, making it difficult to expand the active area of ​​the display.

[0134] A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) including a main frame (140) including an opening, a front plate (120) exposed through the opening, and a rear member (130) coupled to the main frame (140) in an opposite direction of the front plate (120), a display (320) disposed inside the housing (110) so as to be visible through the opening, and a rotation wheel (150) surrounding the front plate (120) and mounted on the main frame (140) so as to be rotatable. The main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) disposed between the front plate (120) and the rotation wheel (150), and a second portion (146) on which the rotation wheel (150) is mounted and which forms a side surface of the wearable electronic device (100; 1201). In the first portion (145), a first deposition surface may be formed by a deposition process. In the second portion (146), a second deposition surface may be formed by a deposition process separate from the deposition process.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the first portion (145) may have a first deposition surface of a first color formed thereon. The second portion (146) may have a second deposition surface of a second color different from the first color formed thereon.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the second part (146) may include a hole (148). The wearable electronic device (100; 1201) may further include a guide member (430) having a shape corresponding to the rotating wheel (150) and preventing the rotating wheel (150) from being separated from the main frame (140), a magnet (410) disposed at the lower portion of the rotating wheel (150), a ball (420) disposed at the lower portion of the rotating wheel (150) so that at least a portion of the ball is inserted into the hole (148), and an elastic member (425) supporting the hole (148) within the hole (148).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the guide member (430) may include a protruding portion at least in part. The protruding portion may be positioned to catch on the first portion (145).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100; 1201) may further include a sensing element that detects a magnetic field generated from the magnet (410). A sensing surface of the sensing element may be arranged to face the display (320).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100; 1201) may further include a sealing rubber disposed between the front plate (120) and the first portion (145). The guide member (430) and the sealing rubber may be disposed within a specified distance or may be disposed such that at least some of them are overlapped with each other.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the first part (145) may include an exposed portion exposed to the outside between the front plate (120) and the rotating wheel (150), a protrusion preventing the guide member (430) from coming off, and a connecting portion connected to the second part (146).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the exposed portion may form a sloped surface inclined in a direction from the rotating wheel (150) toward the front plate (120).

[0142] In one embodiment, the exposed portion may include an index of a watch.

[0143] In one embodiment, the index may be formed on the first deposition surface via an inking or laser process.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the boundary between the first deposition surface and the second deposition surface may be formed at the bottom of the rotating wheel (150).

[0145] A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) including a main frame (140) including an opening, a front plate (120) exposed through the opening, and a rear member (130) coupled to the main frame (140) in an opposite direction of the front plate (120), a display (320) disposed inside the housing (110) so as to be visible through the opening, and a rotation wheel (150) surrounding the front plate (120) and mounted on the main frame (140) so as to be rotatable. The main frame (140) may include a first portion (145) exposed to the outside between the front plate (120) and the rotation wheel (150). The first portion (145) may have a first deposition surface on which an index indicating time is displayed.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the main frame (140) may include a second portion (146) forming a side surface of the wearable electronic device (100; 1201). The second portion (146) may have a second deposition surface different from the first deposition surface.

[0147] In one embodiment, the first deposition surface may have a first color. The second deposition surface may have a second color different from the first color.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the second part (146) may include a hole (148). The wearable electronic device (100; 1201) may further include a guide member (430) having a shape corresponding to the rotating wheel (150) and preventing the rotating wheel (150) from being separated from the main frame (140), a magnet (410) disposed at the lower portion of the rotating wheel (150), a ball (420) disposed at the lower portion of the rotating wheel (150) so that at least a portion of the ball is inserted into the hole (148), and an elastic member (425) supporting the hole (148) within the hole (148).

[0149] According to one embodiment, the guide member (430) may include a protruding portion at least in part. The protruding portion may be positioned to catch on the first portion (145).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100; 1201) may further include a sensing element that detects a magnetic field generated from the magnet (410). A sensing surface of the sensing element may be arranged to face the display (320).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100; 1201) may further include a sealing rubber disposed between the front plate (120) and the first portion (145). The guide member (430) and the sealing rubber may be disposed within a specified distance or may be disposed such that at least some of them are overlapped with each other.

[0152] In one embodiment, the index may be formed on the first deposition surface via an inking or laser process.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the boundary between the first deposition surface and the second deposition surface may be formed at the bottom of the rotating wheel (150).

[0154] Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed herein can form a decorative portion inside a rotating wheel by extending the main frame. This allows the width of the rotating wheel to be reduced, and the active area of ​​the display to be expanded.

[0155] Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed herein may form deposition surfaces for a portion forming the inner portion of a rotating wheel in a main frame and a portion forming a side surface of the electronic device through different deposition processes. The boundary between the deposition surfaces may be obscured by the rotating wheel and thus not visible from the outside.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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).

[0158] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (10)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) 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 called instruction. 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, '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.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity 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.

[0160] 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 a wearable electronic device (100; 1201), A housing (110) including a main frame (140) including an opening, a front plate (120) exposed through the opening, and a rear member (130) coupled to the main frame (140) in an opposite direction of the front plate (120); A display (320) positioned inside the housing (110) so as to be visible through the opening; and It includes a rotating wheel (150) that surrounds the front plate (120) and is mounted on the main frame (140) so as to be rotatable; The above main frame (140) A first part (145) arranged between the front plate (120) and the rotating wheel (150); and A second part (146) on which the above-mentioned rotating wheel (150) is mounted and which forms a side surface of the wearable electronic device (100; 1201); In the first part (145) above, a first deposition surface is formed by a deposition process, A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) in which a second deposition surface is formed in the second portion (146) by a deposition process separate from the deposition process.

2. In paragraph 1, In the above first part (145), the first deposition surface of the first color is formed, A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) in which a second deposition surface of a second color different from the first color is formed in the second portion (146).

3. In either paragraph 1 or paragraph 2, The above second part (146) includes a hole (148), A guide member (430) having a shape corresponding to the above-mentioned rotating wheel (150) and preventing the above-mentioned rotating wheel (150) from being separated from the main frame (140); A magnet (410) placed at the bottom of the above rotating wheel (150); A ball (420) positioned so that at least a part of it is inserted into the hole (148) at the bottom of the above rotating wheel (150); and A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) further comprising an elastic member (425) supporting the hole (148) within the hole (148).

4. In the third paragraph, the guide member (430) Contains at least some protruding portions, A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) in which the protruding portion is positioned to be caught on the first portion (145).

5. In paragraph 3, It further includes a sensing element that detects a magnetic field generated from the above magnet (410), A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) in which the sensing surface of the sensing element is positioned so as to face the display (320).

6. In paragraph 3, It further includes a sealing rubber placed between the front plate (120) and the first part (145), A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) in which the guide member (430) and the sealing rubber are positioned within a specified distance or at least partially overlapped with each other.

7. In the third paragraph, the first part (145) An exposed portion exposed to the outside between the front plate (120) and the rotating wheel (150); A protrusion preventing the guide member (430) from coming off; and A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) comprising a connecting portion connected to the second portion (146).

8. In paragraph 7, the exposed portion A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) forming an inclined surface inclined in a direction toward the front plate (120) from the above rotating wheel (150).

9. In paragraph 7, the exposed portion A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) comprising an index of a watch.

10. In paragraph 9, the index is A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) formed on the first deposition surface through an inking or laser process.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) in which the boundary between the first deposition surface and the second deposition surface is formed at the lower portion of the rotating wheel (150).

12. In a wearable electronic device (100; 1201), A housing (110) including a main frame (140) including an opening, a front plate (120) exposed through the opening, and a rear member (130) coupled to the main frame (140) in an opposite direction of the front plate (120); A display (320) positioned inside the housing (110) so as to be visible through the opening; and It includes a rotating wheel (150) that surrounds the front plate (120) and is mounted on the main frame (140) so as to be rotatable; The above main frame (140) It includes a first part (145) exposed to the outside between the front plate (120) and the rotating wheel (150), The above first part (145) A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) having a first deposition surface having an index indicating time.

13. In the 12th paragraph, the main frame (140) A second portion (146) forming a side surface of the wearable electronic device (100; 1201) is included. The above second part (146) A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) having a second deposition surface different from the first deposition surface.

14. In paragraph 13, The above first deposition surface has a first color, A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) wherein the second deposition surface has a second color different from the first color.

15. In either of paragraphs 13 and 14, The above second part (146) includes a hole (148), A guide member (430) having a shape corresponding to the above-mentioned rotating wheel (150) and preventing the above-mentioned rotating wheel (150) from being separated from the main frame (140); A magnet (410) placed at the bottom of the above rotating wheel (150); A ball (420) positioned so that at least a part of it is inserted into the hole (148) at the bottom of the above rotating wheel (150); and A wearable electronic device (100; 1201) further comprising an elastic member (425) supporting the hole (148) within the hole (148).

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