Wearable device comprising antenna

Abstract

This wearable device comprises: a wireless communication circuit; and a substrate including a first portion in which the wireless communication circuit is disposed, a second portion including a feed point electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit, and a fill cut region disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The wireless communication circuit is configured to communicate with an external electronic device by using at least a part of the substrate by feeding power to the feed point via the fill cut region. Other various embodiments may also be possible.

Description

Wearable device including an antenna

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device including an antenna.

[0002] A wearable device can be worn on a user's body and used. The wearable device may include components for providing various functions. For example, the wearable device may include an antenna for communication with an external electronic device (e.g., the user's smartphone) and a substrate (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board) for providing electrical connections between the components. Since the wearable device is used while being worn on the user's body, it may have a size corresponding to the body part on which it is to be worn. For example, if the wearable device is a ring-shaped device worn on the user's finger, the wearable device may have a size corresponding to the circumference of the finger.

[0003] 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.

[0004] A wearable device is provided. The wearable device may include a wireless communication circuit. The wearable device may include a substrate. The substrate may include a first portion on which the wireless communication circuit is disposed, a second portion including a feeding point electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit, and a fill cut region disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The wireless communication circuit may be configured to communicate with an external electronic device using at least a portion of the substrate by feeding power to the feeding point through the fill cut region.

[0005] A wearable device is provided. The wearable device may include a housing having a ring shape. The wearable device may include a substrate including a first portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a fill cut area disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The substrate may be disposed within the housing. The wearable device may include a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit a signal on a specified frequency to an external electronic device or receive the signal from the external electronic device using at least a portion of the substrate. The wireless communication circuit may be disposed on the first portion. The second portion may include a feed point located at an end of the second portion facing the first portion and electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 2A illustrates a wearable device according to one embodiment worn on a user's body.

[0008] FIG. 2b is an exploded view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2c is a schematic block diagram of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3A illustrates a substrate of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0011] Figure 3b illustrates the structure of a dipole antenna.

[0012] Figure 3c illustrates a state in which the substrate of Figure 3a is placed within a housing.

[0013] FIG. 4a illustrates wiring arranged in a fill cut area within a substrate according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4b is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of the antenna of the wearable device.

[0015] FIG. 5a schematically illustrates the distribution of current formed on a substrate of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 5b schematically illustrates an electromagnetic field formed in a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 5c is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figures 6a, 6b, and 6c are graphs showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna according to the wearing state of a wearable device.

[0019] FIG. 7A illustrates structures of a housing of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0020] Fig. 7b is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna according to the structures of the housing illustrated in Fig. 7a.

[0021] Figure 7c illustrates exemplary non-conductive portions.

[0022] FIG. 8a illustrates a portion of a substrate according to one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 8b is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of the antenna according to the width of the fill cut area.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0026] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0027] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0028] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0029] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0030] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0031] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0032] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0033] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0034] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0035] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0036] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0037] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0038] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0039] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0040] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0041] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0042] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0043] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) 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 (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through 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 (197).

[0044] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0045] 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)).

[0046] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0047] FIG. 2A illustrates a wearable device according to one embodiment worn on a user's body. FIG. 2B is an exploded view of the wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2C is a schematic block diagram of the wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2A, a wearable device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment may be used while being worn on a user's body. For example, a wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may include a ring-shaped housing (220) that may be worn on a user's finger. A wearable device (101) including the ring-shaped housing (220) may be implemented as a ring-shaped device that may be worn on a user's finger. In the present disclosure, for the convenience of description, the wearable device (101) is described as a ring-shaped device, but is not limited thereto. For example, the wearable device (101) may include an earring-shaped device that may be worn on a user's ear, a bracelet-shaped device that may be worn on a user's arm, and / or a headband-shaped device that may be worn on a user's head. The wearable device (101) can be used while being worn on the user's body. For example, the wearable device (101) can be configured to communicate with an external electronic device (300) (e.g., a smartphone) while being worn on the user's body.

[0049] For example, the housing (220) may form the exterior of the wearable device (101). For example, the size of the housing (220) may be determined based on the body part on which the wearable device (101) is worn. Since the wearable device (101) is used while being worn on the user's body, the size of the housing (220) may be limited. For example, if the wearable device (101) is a ring-shaped device, the housing (220) may be limited to a size that can be worn on a finger.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 2b, the wearable device (101) may include a housing (220) and a substrate (210).

[0051] For example, if the wearable device (101) is a ring-shaped device, the housing (220) may have a ring shape. For example, the housing (220) may include a first housing part (221) and a second housing part (222).

[0052] For example, the first housing part (221) may be a part of the housing (220) that is exposed to the outside when the wearable device (101) is worn on the user's body. For example, the first housing part (221) may form an outer surface of the ring-shaped housing (220).

[0053] For example, the second housing part (222) may be a part of the housing (220) that at least partially contacts the user's body when the wearable device (101) is worn on the user's body. For example, the second housing part (222) may be coupled to the first housing part (221). For example, the second housing part (222) may be inserted into the inner surface of the first housing part (221) to form the inner surface of the ring-shaped housing (220). For example, the substrate (210) may be disposed between the first housing part (221) and the second housing part (222). The first housing part (221) may be referred to as an outer part from the perspective of forming the outer surface of the housing (220). The second housing part (222) may be referred to as an inner part from the perspective of forming the inner surface of the housing (220).

[0054] For example, the housing (220) may have a design that can provide a visual effect. For example, the visual effect of the wearable device (101) may be enhanced by the shape of the first housing part (221) exposed to the outside, the color of the first housing part (221), and / or the pattern formed on the outer surface of the first housing part (221). For example, since the wearable device (101) can be worn on the user's body, it can provide an aesthetic function by having a design that suits the user's taste. The outer surface of the first housing part (221) illustrated in FIG. 2B is illustrated as having a substantially smooth curved surface, but is not limited thereto.

[0055] A wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may include at least one electronic component (230) for implementing various functions. For example, the wearable device (101) may include, but is not limited to, a GPS (global positioning system) module for providing location information, an antenna (e.g., an antenna module (197) of FIG. 1) for providing communication (e.g., Bluetooth communication) with an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2A (e.g., a smart phone), a sensor (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) for collecting user health information and / or activity information), a haptic module (e.g., a haptic module (179) of FIG. 1) for providing mechanical stimulation, and / or a speaker (e.g., an audio output module (155) of FIG. 1) for providing sound. For example, the at least one electronic component (230) may be positioned on the substrate (210) and thus may be located inside the housing (220). For example, the wearable device (101) may include a sensor (e.g., a photoplethysmography (PPG)) for measuring the user's heart rate. When including a sensor, the second housing part (222) may include a substantially transparent portion so that the sensor can obtain data related to the user's heart rate and / or respiration.

[0056] For example, the substrate (210) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) having flexibility. For example, the substrate (210) having flexibility may be deformed into a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing (220) and thus may be placed inside the housing (220). For example, when the wearable device (101) is a ring-shaped device, the substrate (210) may be bent to have a ring shape corresponding to the shape of the housing (220) and thus may be placed inside the housing (220).

[0057] For example, at least one electronic component (230) may be disposed on the substrate (210). For example, the sensor may be disposed on a first surface (210-1) of the substrate (210) facing the first housing part (221) and / or a second surface (210-2) of the substrate (210) facing the second housing part (222). For example, the substrate (210) may be electrically connected to a battery (189) for providing power to the at least one electronic component (230). For example, the at least one electronic component (230) may be electrically connected to the battery (189) via a conductive layer included in the substrate (210).

[0058] Referring to FIG. 2C, a wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may include a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) for communicating with an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2A) and an antenna (260). For example, the wearable device (101) may include a processor (120), a wireless communication circuit (192), and an antenna (260).

[0059] For example, the processor (120) may include at least one of an application processor (AP) (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1)) or a communication processor (CP) (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1). For example, the wireless communication circuit (192) may include a radio frequency (RF) transceiver (192a) and a radio frequency front end (RFFE) (192b).

[0060] For example, the processor (120) may generate a baseband signal. The processor (120) may control the RF transceiver (192a) to process the generated baseband signal. The processor (120) may control the RF transceiver (192a) to transmit a transmission signal through the antenna (260). The processor (120) may control the RF transceiver (192a) to transmit the transmission signal in a frequency band that can communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2A).

[0061] For example, the RF transceiver (192a) may be implemented as a single chip (e.g., an RFIC chip) or as part of a single package. The RF transceiver (192a) may include a digital to analog converter (DAC) for converting a digital signal to an analog signal. The RF transceiver (192a) may include a mixer and an oscillator (e.g., a local oscillator (LO)) for up-conversion. The RF transceiver (192a) may convert a baseband signal generated by the processor (120) into an RF signal. The RF transceiver (192a) may include an analog to digital converter (ADC) for converting an analog signal to a digital signal. The RF transceiver (192a) may include a mixer and an oscillator for down-conversion. The RF transceiver (192a) can convert an RF signal received from the antenna (260) into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by the processor (120).

[0062] For example, the RFFE (192b) may include a plurality of components electrically connected between the RF transceiver (192a) and the antenna (260). For example, the RFFE (192b) may include components such as, but not limited to, a coupler, a power amplifier (PA), a low noise amplifier (LNA), a switching circuit, and / or a duplexer.

[0063] For example, the antenna (260) may be used to transmit and / or receive signals on a specified frequency band. For example, the antenna (260) may include an antenna radiator, which is a physical component for radiating or receiving electromagnetic waves.

[0064] For example, an antenna radiator is a physical component of an antenna that radiates electromagnetic waves into space and / or receives electromagnetic waves from space, and can transmit and / or receive signals via electromagnetic waves. The shape and performance of the antenna (260) can be determined based on the antenna radiator. For example, the frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) of the antenna (260) can be determined depending on the size and shape of the antenna radiator. Since the antenna radiator has a physical size, a certain space in which the antenna radiator can be placed may be required. For example, since the wearable device (101) is limited in size to be worn on a user's body, the internal space of the housing (220) for the antenna radiator may be insufficient.

[0065] A wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may utilize at least a portion of a substrate (e.g., substrate (210) of FIG. 2B) as an antenna radiator. For example, the substrate (210) may include a first portion (e.g., first portion (211) of FIG. 2B) and a second portion (e.g., second portion (212) of FIG. 2B) separated by a fill cut region (e.g., fill cut region (213) of FIG. 2B). For example, the substrate (210) may operate as a dipole antenna that operates based on a potential difference between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212). According to one embodiment, the wearable device (101) uses at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator, so a separate arrangement space for the antenna radiator is not required, and thus the structure of the wearable device (101) is simplified and the internal space of the housing (220) can be secured.

[0066] Fig. 3a illustrates a substrate of a wearable device according to one embodiment. Fig. 3b illustrates the structure of a dipole antenna. Fig. 3c illustrates a state in which the substrate of Fig. 3a is placed within a housing.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 3A, the substrate (210) may include a first portion (211), a second portion (212), and a fill cut region (213). For example, the fill cut region (213) may be located between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212).

[0068] For example, the substrate (210) may provide an electrical connection to at least one electronic component (230) of a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (101) of FIG. 2A). For example, the substrate (210) may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers alternately laminated with the plurality of conductive layers. For example, the substrate (210) may provide an electrical connection for at least one electronic component (230) using wires and conductive vias formed in the conductive layers.

[0069] For example, the fill cut region (213) may be a region where a ground layer is removed. For example, the fill cut region (213) may expose a non-conductive layer. For example, the substrate (210) may include a first portion (211) and a second portion (212) separated by the fill cut region (213). For example, the fill cut region (213) may be positioned between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212). For example, with respect to the fill cut region (213), the first portion (211) and the second portion (212) may extend in opposite directions. For example, the first portion (211) may extend in a first direction (D1) from the fill cut region (213). For example, the second portion (212) may extend from the fill cut area (213) in a second direction (D2) opposite to the first direction (D1).

[0070] For example, the wireless communication circuit (192) may be disposed on the first portion (211). For example, the second portion (212) may include a feed point (214) electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (192). For example, the wireless communication circuit (192) may be configured to communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2A) by using at least a portion of the substrate (210) by supplying power to the feed point (214). For example, a portion of a feed path (215) for electrically connecting the wireless communication circuit (192) and the feed point (214) may be disposed within the fill cut area (213). For example, the wireless communication circuit (192) may provide an electrical signal to the feed point (214) through the feed path (215) disposed within the fill cut area (213). For example, the feed point (214) may be located at an end of the second portion (212) facing the first portion (211). For example, the second portion (212) may include a flange portion (216) formed at the end and including the feed point (214). For example, the flange portion (216) may be electrically connected to the feed path (215) by protruding from the second portion (212) into the fill cut area (213). The flange portion (216) connected to the second portion (212) may operate as a part of the antenna radiator. The flange portion (216) may also be used for impedance matching purposes to adjust the impedance of the antenna radiator. For example, the flange portion (216) may be electrically connected to an antenna switching circuit (217) for controlling parameter values ​​(e.g., inductance and / or capacitance) of a passive element (e.g., an inductor and / or a capacitor) that is electrically connected to at least a portion of the substrate (210) that operates as an antenna radiator. For example, a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 2C) may be configured to control the antenna switching circuit (217).For example, the antenna switching circuit (271) can operate as a tunable matching circuit by including a switch circuit and at least one element.

[0071] For example, when an electrical signal is provided to the feed point (214), a radiating current may flow along at least a portion of the substrate (210). The radiating current may form an electromagnetic field around the substrate (210). By radiating electromagnetic waves through at least a portion of the substrate (210) due to the electromagnetic field, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may operate as an antenna radiator. For example, based on an electrical signal provided to the feed point (214) through the fill cut area (213), at least a portion of the substrate (210) may operate as a dipole antenna including a first portion (211) and a second portion (212) having substantially the same electrical length with respect to the feed position. For example, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may operate as an antenna (e.g., a dipole antenna) based on a potential difference between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212).

[0072] Fig. 3b illustrates the basic structure of a dipole antenna (301). Referring to Fig. 3b, the dipole antenna (301) may include two conductive poles (e.g., a first conductive pole (310) and a second conductive pole (320)) connected to a feed line (e.g., a coaxial cable) (330). For example, when a + feed is provided to the first conductive pole (310) and a - feed is provided to the second conductive pole (320), a current flow may be formed by a potential difference between the first conductive pole (310) and the second conductive pole (320). The current flow may cause an electric field and a magnetic field that are perpendicular to each other. By causing the electric field and the magnetic field to oscillate due to an AC power source whose direction changes over time, an electromagnetic wave may be formed from the dipole antenna (301). The first conductive pole (310) and the second conductive pole (320) forming the dipole antenna (301) may be separated by an insulator (340) between the first conductive pole (310) and the second conductive pole (320). For example, when the wavelength corresponding to the resonant frequency of a signal transmitted and / or received through the dipole antenna (301) is w, the electrical length (L4) of the first conductive pole (310) and the electrical length (L5) of the second conductive pole (320) may be approximately w / 4, and the entire electrical length (L6) of the conductive pole may be approximately w / 2. In the present disclosure, the electrical length may be referred to as the length of an antenna radiator capable of radiating or receiving an electromagnetic wave by forming an electromagnetic field.

[0073] Referring again to FIG. 3A, the fill cut region (213) may be positioned substantially centrally within the substrate (210). For example, the electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) and the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212) separated by the fill cut region (213) may be substantially the same. For example, the electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) may correspond to the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) may be different from the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212).

[0074] For example, the substrate (210) may form a dipole antenna. For example, the first portion (211) may correspond to a first conductive pole of the dipole antenna (e.g., the first conductive pole (310) of FIG. 3B). For example, the second portion (212) may correspond to a second conductive pole of the dipole antenna (e.g., the second conductive pole (320) of FIG. 3B). For example, the fill cut area (213) separating the first portion (211) and the second portion (212) may correspond to an insulator (e.g., the insulator (340) of FIG. 3B) separating the first conductive pole (310) and the second conductive pole (320). For example, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal on a resonant frequency based on an electrical length (L) of the substrate (210). For example, when the wavelength corresponding to the resonant frequency of a signal transmitted and / or received through an antenna that uses at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator is w, the electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) and the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212) may be approximately w / 4, and the total electrical length (L) of the substrate (210) may be approximately w / 2. For example, when the frequency of the signal transmitted and / or received through the antenna is approximately 2.4 GHz, the wavelength may be approximately 120 mm, and the electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) and the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212) may be approximately 30 mm. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0075] For example, the wearable device (101) may include a battery (189) electrically connected to a substrate (210). For example, the battery (189) connected to the substrate (210) may be configured to provide power for the operation of at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210). For example, the battery (189) may form a portion of an antenna radiator. For example, when an electrical signal is provided to a feed point (214), at least a portion of the battery (189) may operate as an antenna radiator (e.g., the second conductive pole (320) of FIG. 3B) together with at least a portion of the substrate (210). For example, the battery (189) may include a conductive case that accommodates a battery cell therein. When an electrical signal is provided to the above-described feed point (214), a radiated current may flow along at least a portion of the substrate (210) (e.g., the second portion (212)) and at least a portion of the conductive case of the battery (189). Due to the radiated current, at least a portion of the conductive case of the battery (189) may function as an antenna radiator together with at least a portion of the second portion (212). For example, the second portion (212) and the battery (189) may form a second conductive pole (e.g., the second conductive pole (320) of FIG. 3B). For example, the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212) may be referred to as including the electrical length (L3) of the battery (189). For example, the electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) may correspond to the electrical length (L2) including the electrical length (L3) of the battery (189).

[0076] Referring to FIG. 3c, the substrate (210) may be placed in a state in which it is at least partially bent within a housing (220) that surrounds the substrate (210). For example, when the shape of the housing (220) is a ring shape, the substrate (210) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing (220) by being bent. For example, when the battery (189) is connected to the substrate (210), the battery (189) may be at least partially bent to correspond to the shape of the substrate (210).

[0077] As described above, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may function as an antenna radiator. The first portion (211) may form at least a portion of a first conductive pole (e.g., the first conductive pole (310) of FIG. 3B), and the second portion (212) may form at least a portion of a second conductive pole (e.g., the second conductive pole (320) of FIG. 3B). When the battery (189) is connected to the second portion (212), the battery (189) may form the second conductive pole (320) together with the second portion (212).

[0078] For example, when the substrate (210) is bent to correspond to a ring shape, one end (310a) of the first conductive pole (310) may be spaced apart from one end (320a) of the second conductive pole (320) so that at least a portion of the substrate (210) may function as an antenna (e.g., a dipole antenna). For example, when the substrate (210) is bent to have a ring shape inside the housing (220), one end (210a) of the substrate (210) may be spaced apart from the other end (210b) of the substrate (210) opposite to the one end (210a). For example, when the battery (189) is connected to the second portion (212), the one end (210a) may be spaced apart from one end (189a) of the battery (189). By spacing the first conductive pole (310) apart from the second conductive pole (320), an antenna (e.g., a dipole antenna) can be formed.

[0079] For example, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (192) of FIG. 2C) may be configured to communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2A) at least partially using a substrate (210) and at least one electronic component (230). For example, at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210) may be used as an antenna radiator together with the substrate (210). For example, the at least one electronic component (230) may include a conductive component (e.g., a metal component). For example, the conductive component may be electrically connected to at least one substrate (210). For example, when a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (192) of FIG. 2c) supplies power to a feed point of a substrate (210) (e.g., a feed point (214) of FIG. 3a), a radiated current may be formed along at least a portion of the substrate (210) and at least a portion of a conductive component of at least one electronic component (230), thereby generating an electromagnetic field. Through the electromagnetic field, an electromagnetic wave is radiated, thereby enabling the wireless communication circuit (192) to communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2a).

[0080] For example, if a separate antenna radiator (e.g., conductive pattern) is included in the substrate (210), the size of the substrate (210) may increase. For example, if a connecting member (e.g., c-clip, conductive poron) for transmitting an electrical signal between the antenna radiator and the wireless communication circuit (192) is included, space may be required to place the physical connecting member. Since the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment can use the substrate (210) and / or at least one electronic component (230) as an antenna radiator, a separate antenna radiator (e.g., conductive pattern) may be omitted within the housing (220). Since the wearable device (101) has a size that can be worn on a user's body, the internal space of the housing (220) may be narrow. According to one embodiment, a wearable device (101) can secure space for arranging other components (e.g., at least one electronic component (230)) since a space for arranging a separate antenna radiator can be omitted. For example, since the substrate (210) can operate as a dipole antenna through a fill cut area (213) formed within the substrate (210), a connecting member for transmitting an electrical signal between the antenna radiator and the wireless communication circuit (192) can be omitted. According to one embodiment, a wearable device (101) that uses at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator can secure an internal space of the housing (220) and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0081] FIG. 4A illustrates wiring arranged in a fill cut area within a substrate according to one embodiment. FIG. 4B is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna of a wearable device.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 4A, at least one wire (250) may be positioned within the fill cut area (213). For example, the at least one wire (250) may include a wire connection portion (410) including a first wire (251) and / or a second wire (252). For example, the at least one wire (250) may extend from the first portion (211) across the fill cut area (213) to the second portion (212).

[0083] For example, at least one wire (250) may be distinguished from a feed path (215) for electrically connecting a wireless communication circuit (192) disposed within the first portion (211) and a feed point (214) within the flange portion (216). For example, at least one wire (250) may include a first wire (251) for signal transmission between a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 2C) and at least one electronic component (230), and a second wire (252) for electrically connecting a ground layer within the first portion (211) and a ground layer within the second portion (212).

[0084] For example, the processor (120) may be disposed on the first portion (211). For example, the first wiring (251) may extend from the processor (120) across the fill cut area (213) to at least one electronic component (230) disposed within the second portion (212). For example, the at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the second portion (212) may be electrically connected to the processor (120) via the first wiring (251). For example, when the at least one electronic component (230) includes a sensor, a control signal for controlling the operation of the sensor may be transmitted from the processor (120) to the sensor via the first wiring (251). For example, sensing data measured by the sensor may be transmitted from the sensor to the processor (120) via the first wiring (251).

[0085] For example, the substrate (210) may include a ground layer electrically connected to the ground of the wearable device (101). For example, the second wiring (252) may extend from the ground layer in the first portion (211), across the fill cut area (213), to the ground layer in the second portion (212). For example, the second wiring (252) may be configured to shield crosstalk that causes noise between signal lines in the fill cut area (213). For example, the second wiring (252) may be configured to shield electromagnetic interference between electrical signals transmitted through the first wiring (251) (e.g., control signals and sensing data) and other signal lines (e.g., the power supply path (215) and / or other wiring). For example, the second wiring (252) may surround the first wiring (251) within the fill cut area (213). For example, the second wiring (252) may include two wirings positioned with the first wiring (251) therebetween within the fill cut area (213). For example, when an electrical signal flows along the first wiring (251), an induced signal component caused by the electrical signal may be discharged to the ground through the second wiring (252) electrically connected to the ground layer of the substrate (210).

[0086] For example, the wearable device (101) may include a connecting member (270) positioned within the fill cut area (213) and electrically connected to at least one wire (250). For example, the wires within the substrate (210) may be required to be matched to a reference impedance (e.g., 50 ohms) for impedance matching. For example, the connecting member (270) may include a passive component (e.g., an inductor and / or a capacitor) having a specified parameter value (e.g., inductance and / or capacitance). For example, the connecting member (270) may be an inductor having an inductance value specified such that at least one wire (250) has the reference impedance.

[0087] In one embodiment, the wiring connection portion (410) may be one or more. For example, the wiring connection portion (410) may include a first wiring connection portion (411) arranged on one side of the power supply path (215) and a second wiring connection portion (412) arranged on the other side of the power supply path (215). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The wiring connection portion (410) may include only one wiring connection portion (e.g., the first wiring connection portion (411)) or may include two or more wiring connection portions, and the number of wires (e.g., the first wire (251) and / or the second wire (252)) is not limited.

[0088] For example, even if the connecting member (270) is located within the fill cut area (213), the antenna of the wearable device (101) can maintain substantially the same performance. Referring to FIG. 4B, the graph (400) shows a change in the radiation efficiency of the antenna depending on whether it includes at least one wire (e.g., at least one wire (250) of FIG. 4A) and a connecting member (e.g., the connecting member (270) of FIG. 4A). The x-axis of the graph (400) is a frequency (unit: GHz (giga hertz)), and the y-axis of the graph (400) is a radiation efficiency (unit: dB (decibel)).

[0089] The first graph (401) of FIG. 4B represents the radiation efficiency of an antenna including at least a portion of a substrate (e.g., the substrate (210) of FIG. 4A) as a function of frequency when the wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (101) of FIG. 4A) does not include at least one wire (250) and a connecting member (270). The second graph (402) of FIG. 4B represents the radiation efficiency of the antenna as a function of frequency when the wearable device (101) includes at least one wire (250) and a connecting member (270) positioned within a fill cut area (e.g., the fill cut area (213) of FIG. 4A). Comparing the first graph (401) and the second graph (402), within a frequency range of about 2.35 GHz to about 2.45 GHz, the first graph (401) and the second graph (402) may be substantially the same. For example, if the target frequency to be transmitted and / or received through the antenna is about 2.4 GHz, the radiation efficiency represented by the first graph (401) for the frequency of about 2.4 GHz may be substantially the same as the radiation efficiency represented by the second graph (402). Referring to FIG. 4B, even if at least one wire (250) and connecting member (270) are positioned within the fill cut area (213), the radiation efficiency of the antenna may be maintained.

[0090] FIG. 5a schematically illustrates the distribution of current formed on the substrate of a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5b schematically illustrates an electromagnetic field formed in a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5c is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 5A, when at least a portion of the substrate (210) operates as an antenna radiator, a radiating current may flow along at least a portion of the substrate (210). For example, the radiating current may flow at least partially along a ground region included in the substrate (210) and / or a region including a conductive member (e.g., a battery (189)) electrically connected to the substrate (210). For example, when an electrical signal is provided from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (192) of FIG. 2C) to a feed point (e.g., the feed point (214) of FIG. 3A), a radiating current may flow along at least a portion of the substrate (210). The flow of the radiating current may cause an electromagnetic field to be formed in at least a portion of the substrate (210). By the oscillation of the electromagnetic field, an electromagnetic wave may be radiated into space from at least a portion of the substrate (210).

[0092] As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the radiated current may be formed along at least a portion of the substrate (210) (or at least a portion of the substrate (210) and the battery (189)). For example, if a separate antenna radiator for radiating and / or receiving electromagnetic waves is provided on the substrate (210) instead of using at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator, the radiated current may be concentrated on the separately provided antenna radiator.

[0093] In the case of a wearable device according to one embodiment (e.g., wearable device (101) of FIG. 2A), since at least a portion of the substrate (210) is used as an antenna radiator, a radiated current can be formed along at least a portion of the substrate (210). For example, since the shape of the substrate (210) placed within a housing (e.g., housing (220) of FIG. 2A) is bent to correspond to the shape of the housing (220), the radiated current can be formed evenly over substantially the entire area of ​​the housing (220).

[0094] Referring to FIG. 5b, an electromagnetic field formed by an antenna including at least a portion of a substrate (210) can be formed along the entire area of ​​the housing (220). 501 of FIG. 5b represents an electromagnetic field formed around the housing (220) when the opening (223) of the ring-shaped housing (220) is viewed from the front. 502 of FIG. 5b represents an electromagnetic field formed around the housing (220) when the ring-shaped housing (220) is viewed from the side.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 5b, since the radiation current can be formed evenly over substantially the entire area of ​​the housing (220), the electromagnetic field for radiating electromagnetic waves can also be formed evenly over substantially the entire area of ​​the housing (220).

[0096] For example, if a separate antenna radiator is provided on the substrate (210) instead of using at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator, the radiation current is concentrated on the separately provided antenna radiator, so the electromagnetic field formed by the antenna may be formed strongly in the area of ​​the housing (220) where the antenna radiator is disposed, and may be formed weaker the farther away from the antenna radiator. If the electromagnetic field is concentrated only in a specific area of ​​the housing (220), the communication performance of the wearable device (101) may deteriorate. For example, if the wearable device (101) is a ring-shaped device, the wearable device (101) may be worn on the user's finger. For example, if the wearable device (101) is worn on the middle finger, a portion of the housing (220) may be covered by the index finger and / or the ring finger. For example, when the wearable device (101) is turned while being worn on the wrist, the area of ​​the housing (220) where the antenna radiator is placed may be covered by the index finger and / or ring finger, and thus the performance of the antenna may deteriorate because the electromagnetic field may be covered by the index finger or ring finger.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (101) uses at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator, so that an electromagnetic field can be formed substantially evenly over the entire area of ​​the housing (220), as illustrated in FIG. 5B. The communication performance of the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment can be improved by the electromagnetic field formed substantially evenly over the entire area of ​​the housing (220). For example, when the wearable device (101) is worn on the middle finger, even if a portion of the housing (220) is covered by the index and / or ring fingers, a signal can be transmitted and / or received through the electromagnetic field formed in another portion of the housing (220) exposed to the outside, so that the performance of the antenna can be maintained substantially constant.

[0098] The graph (500) of FIG. 5c shows the radiation efficiency as a function of frequency of an antenna including at least a portion of a substrate (e.g., substrate (210) of FIG. 5a). The x-axis of the graph (500) represents frequency (unit: GHz (giga hertz)), and the y-axis of the graph (500) represents radiation efficiency (unit: dB (decibel)).

[0099] Referring to FIG. 5c, the graph (500) shows high radiation efficiency in a frequency range between about 2.4 GHz and about 3 GHz. For example, when a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (101) of FIG. 5b) is paired with an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2a (e.g., a smart phone)) using a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, an antenna including at least a portion of the substrate (210) can be used as an antenna for pairing. For example, the antenna can be used as an antenna for transmitting and / or receiving a Bluetooth signal and / or a WiFi signal, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] Figures 6a, 6b, and 6c are graphs showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna according to the wearing state of a wearable device.

[0101] FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are graphs for comparing communication performance of a wearable device (101) according to an embodiment and a wearable device according to a comparative example. The wearable device (101) according to an embodiment may be a wearable device including an antenna (e.g., a first antenna) that uses at least a portion of a substrate (e.g., the substrate (210) of FIG. 2B) as an antenna radiator, as described above. The wearable device according to the comparative example may be referred to as a wearable device including an antenna (e.g., a second antenna) that includes a separate antenna radiator provided in a portion of the substrate (210). The wearable device according to the comparative example may be substantially the same as the wearable device (101) according to an embodiment, except that the separate antenna radiator is provided on the substrate (210). The x-axis of graphs (601, 602, 603) is frequency (unit: GHz (giga hertz)), and the y-axis of graphs (601, 602, 603) is radiation efficiency (unit: dB (decibel)).

[0102] Referring to FIG. 6A, 600a of FIG. 6A illustrates a view of a user's finger as viewed from above in a first wearing state in which the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment or the wearable device according to a comparative example is worn on the user's finger. For example, 600b of FIG. 6A illustrates a view of the user's finger as viewed from the front in the first wearing state. For example, in the first wearing state, the position of the feeding point (214) may be aligned with the upper portion of the housing (220) (e.g., the +y direction portion of the housing (220)).

[0103] The graph (601) of FIG. 6A shows the radiation efficiency of the antennas of wearable devices in the first wearing state. The first graph (601-1) shows the radiation efficiency of the first antenna of the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment in the first wearing state. The second graph (601-2) shows the radiation efficiency of the second antenna of the wearable device according to the comparative example in the first wearing state.

[0104] Comparing the first graph (601-1) and the second graph (602-2), the radiation efficiency of the first antenna and the radiation efficiency of the second antenna may be similar. For example, for a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be substantially the same as the radiation efficiency of the second antenna. For example, when the frequency of a signal to be transmitted and / or received through the first antenna and the second antenna is about 2.4 GHz, the communication performance of the wearable device (101) according to an embodiment including the first antenna may be substantially similar to the communication performance of the wearable device according to a comparative example including the second antenna. As described above, the wearable device (101) according to an embodiment may secure the internal space of the housing (220) by using at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator. A wearable device (101) according to one embodiment can have substantially the same communication performance as a wearable device according to a comparative example while securing the internal space of the housing (220).

[0105] Referring to FIG. 6B, when the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment or the wearable device according to a comparative example is worn on the user's middle finger, a portion of the housing (220) may be covered by the index finger and the ring finger. For example, 600c of FIG. 6B illustrates a top view of the user's hand in a second wearing state in which the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment or the wearable device according to a comparative example is worn on the user's middle finger and is partially covered by the index finger and the ring finger. For example, 600d of FIG. 6B illustrates a front view of the user's hand in the second wearing state. For example, in the second wearing state, the position of the feeding point (214) may be aligned with the upper portion of the housing (220) (e.g., the +y direction portion of the housing (220).

[0106] The graph (602) of FIG. 6B represents the radiation efficiency of the antennas of the wearable devices in the second wearing state. The third graph (602-1) represents the radiation efficiency of the first antenna of the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment in the second wearing state. The fourth graph (602-2) represents the radiation efficiency of the second antenna of the wearable device according to the comparative example in the second wearing state.

[0107] Comparing the third graph (602-1) and the fourth graph (602-2), within a frequency range of about 2.35 GHz to about 2.45 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be higher than that of the second antenna. For example, for a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be about 1.6 dB higher than that of the second antenna. For a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be about -14.4 dB, and the radiation efficiency of the second antenna may be about -16 dB.

[0108] For example, when the frequency of the signal to be transmitted and / or received through the first antenna and the second antenna is about 2.4 GHz, the communication performance of the wearable device (101) according to an embodiment including the first antenna may be better than the communication performance of the wearable device according to a comparative example including the second antenna. For example, in the case of the electronic device according to an embodiment, since the electromagnetic field is formed evenly along substantially the entire area of ​​the housing (220), interference by a finger (e.g., the index finger and / or the ring finger in FIG. 6B) in contact with the housing (220) may be reduced. For example, in the case of the wearable device according to the comparative example, since the electromagnetic field is concentrated on the upper portion of the housing (220) substantially aligned with the antenna radiator (e.g., the +y direction portion of the housing (220)), interference by the finger in contact with the housing (220) may deteriorate the radiation efficiency of the antenna. When wearable devices are used while being worn on the body, the housing (220) may frequently come into contact with the user's body, so the communication performance of the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may be better than the communication performance of the wearable device according to the comparative example.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 6C, the wearable devices can be rotated while being worn on a finger. For example, as the wearable device (101) is rotated, the position of the feeding point (214) can be aligned with the side of the housing (220) (e.g., the +x direction portion of the housing (220) or the -x direction portion of the housing (220)). For example, when the position of the feeding point (214) is aligned with the side of the housing (220) while the wearable device (101) is worn on the middle finger, the feeding point (214) can point toward the index finger or the ring finger. For example, 600e of FIG. 6C illustrates a top view of a user's hand in a third wearing state in which the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment or the wearable device according to a comparative example is worn on the user's middle finger, and the feeding point (214) is partially covered by the index finger and the ring finger. For example, 600f of FIG. 6c illustrates a front view of the user's hand within the third wearing state. For example, within the third wearing state, the position of the feeding point (214) may be aligned with a side surface of the housing (220) (e.g., a +x-direction portion of the housing (220) or a -x-direction portion of the housing (220)).

[0110] The graph (603) of FIG. 6c shows the radiation efficiency of the antennas of wearable devices. The fifth graph (603-1) shows the radiation efficiency of the first antenna of the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment in the third wearing state. The sixth graph (603-2) shows the radiation efficiency of the second antenna of the wearable device according to the comparative example in the third wearing state.

[0111] Comparing the fifth graph (603-1) and the sixth graph (603-2), within a frequency range of about 2.36 GHz to about 2.45 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be higher than that of the second antenna. For example, for a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be about 0.7 dB higher than that of the second antenna. For a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, the radiation efficiency of the first antenna may be about -17.9 dB, and the radiation efficiency of the second antenna may be about -18.6 dB.

[0112] For example, when the frequency of the signal to be transmitted and / or received through the first antenna and the second antenna is about 2.4 GHz, the communication performance of the wearable device (101) according to an embodiment including the first antenna may be better than the communication performance of the wearable device according to a comparative example including the second antenna. For example, in the case of the electronic device according to an embodiment, since the electromagnetic field is formed evenly along substantially the entire area of ​​the housing (220), even if the position of the feeding point (214) is toward the side of the housing (220), interference by a finger (e.g., the index finger and / or ring finger in FIG. 6B) in contact with the housing (220) may be reduced. For example, in the case of the wearable device according to the comparative example, since the electromagnetic field is substantially concentrated on the side of the housing (220) aligned with the antenna radiator, interference by the finger in contact with the housing (220) may deteriorate the radiation efficiency of the antenna. When wearable devices are used while being worn on the body, situations in which the wearable device (101) is rotated may frequently occur, so the communication performance of the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may be better than the communication performance of the wearable device according to the comparative example.

[0113] As illustrated in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, a wearable device (101) that utilizes at least a portion of a substrate (210) as an antenna radiator may have substantially the same communication performance as or better communication performance than a wearable device according to a comparative example. The wearable device (101) according to one embodiment may secure an internal space of a housing (220) and may have improved communication performance.

[0114] FIG. 7A illustrates the structures of a housing of a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 7B is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna according to the structures of the housing illustrated in FIG. 7A. FIG. 7C illustrates exemplary non-conductive portions.

[0115] For example, the housing (220) may be made of a non-conductive material and / or a conductive material. For example, when the housing (220) is made of a non-conductive material, the housing (220) may include, but is not limited to, plastic, ceramic, synthetic fiber, and / or rubber. For example, when the housing (220) is made of a conductive material, the housing (220) may include, but is not limited to, a metal such as gold, silver, platinum, and / or silicon.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 7A, the housing (220) may optionally include a segmented structure. A segmented structure may be referred to as a structure in which a portion of the housing (220) is made of a material that is distinct from the remaining portion of the housing (220), thereby having distinct physical and / or chemical properties from the remaining portion. For example, the housing (220) may include a conductive portion (710) including a conductive material and / or a non-conductive portion (720) including a non-conductive material.

[0117] 700a of FIG. 7A illustrates a wearable device (101) having a housing (220) comprising only a non-conductive material. For example, the housing (220) may comprise only a non-conductive portion (720). For example, when the housing (220) is comprised solely of a non-conductive material, electromagnetic waves radiated from at least a portion of the substrate (210) within the housing (220) may easily pass through and be radiated through the housing (220). For example, the housing (220) may not comprise a segmented structure.

[0118] 700b of FIG. 7A illustrates a wearable device (101) having a housing (220) comprising only a conductive material. For example, the housing (220) may comprise only a conductive portion (710). For example, when the housing (220) is comprised solely of a conductive material, electromagnetic waves radiated from at least a portion of a substrate (210) within the housing (220) may be difficult to radiate due to being shielded by the conductive material included in the housing (220). For example, the housing (220) may not comprise a segmented structure.

[0119] 700c, 700d, and 700e of FIG. 7A illustrate a wearable device (101) having a housing (220) comprising a conductive material and a non-conductive material. For example, the housing (220) may include a conductive portion (710) and a non-conductive portion (720). 700c of FIG. 7A illustrates a wearable device (101) including a first non-conductive portion (721) formed within a first region of the housing (220) that is at least partially aligned with a feed point (e.g., feed point (214) of FIG. 3A). For example, 700d of FIG. 7a illustrates a wearable device (101) including a second non-conductive portion (722) positioned within a second region of a housing (220) that is at least partially aligned with an end portion (e.g., one end portion (210a) and / or the other end (210b)) of a substrate (210). For example, 700e of FIG. 7a illustrates a wearable device (101) including both the first non-conductive portion (721) formed within the first region and the second non-conductive portion (722) formed within the second region.

[0120] Referring to the graph (700) of FIG. 7b, the radiation efficiency of the antenna may vary based on the material and structure of the housing (e.g., the housing (220) of FIG. 7a). The x-axis of the graph (700) represents the frequency (unit: GHz (giga hertz)), and the y-axis of the graph (700) represents the radiation efficiency (unit: dB (decibel)).

[0121] The first graph (701) of FIG. 7b shows the radiation efficiency of an antenna in a wearable device (e.g., the wearable device (101) of FIG. 7a) (e.g., 700a of FIG. 7a) having a housing (220) that includes only a non-conductive portion (e.g., the non-conductive portion (720) of FIG. 7a). The second graph (702) of FIG. 7b shows the radiation efficiency of an antenna in a wearable device (101) (e.g., 700b of FIG. 7a) having a housing (220) that includes only a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (710) of FIG. 7a). The third graph (703) of FIG. 7b shows the antenna radiation efficiency in a wearable device (101) (e.g., 700c of FIG. 7a) including a conductive portion (710) and a first non-conductive portion (e.g., the first non-conductive portion (721) of FIG. 7a). The fourth graph (704) of FIG. 7b shows the antenna radiation efficiency in a wearable device (101) (e.g., 700d of FIG. 7a) including a conductive portion (710) and a second non-conductive portion (e.g., the second non-conductive portion (722) of FIG. 7a). The fifth graph (705) of FIG. 7b shows the antenna radiation efficiency in a wearable device (101) (e.g., 700e of FIG. 7a) including a conductive portion (710), a first non-conductive portion (721), and a second non-conductive portion (722).

[0122] Referring to FIG. 7B, the second graph (702) may have the lowest radiation efficiency within a frequency range of about 2.3 GHz to about 2.5 GHz. In the case of a housing (220) including only a conductive portion (710), the radiation efficiency of the antenna may be reduced because electromagnetic waves radiated from at least a portion of the substrate (210) inside the housing (220) are shielded by the conductive portion (710), making it difficult to radiate.

[0123] The fourth graph (704) may have the highest radiation efficiency within a frequency range of about 2.3 GHz to about 2.5 GHz. For example, when an electrical signal is fed to a feed point (e.g., feed point (214) of FIG. 7A), the radiated current may be formed most strongly at the feed point (214), and the electromagnetic field may be formed most strongly at an end of the substrate (210) that is furthest from the feed point (214) (e.g., one end (210a) and / or the other end (210b) of FIG. 7A). The electromagnetic wave may have the highest radiation efficiency because it may be emitted to the outside of the housing (220) through the second non-conductive portion (722) aligned with the end of the substrate (210) where the electromagnetic field is formed most strongly.

[0124] The first graph (701) and the fifth graph (705) may have substantially the same radiation efficiency within a frequency range of about 2.3 GHz to about 2.5 GHz. The third graph (703) may have a lower radiation efficiency than the fourth graph (704) and a higher radiation efficiency than the first and fifth graphs within a frequency range of about 2.3 GHz to about 2.5 GHz. Except for the second graph (702) which exhibits the lowest radiation efficiency, the first graph (701), the third graph (703), the fourth graph (704) and the fifth graph (705) may exhibit sufficient radiation efficiency to communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (300) of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, a wearable device (101) may have the remaining structures (e.g., 700a, 700c, 700d, and 700e of FIG. 7A) except for a housing (220) (e.g., 700b of FIG. 7A) which includes only a conductive portion (710).

[0125] Referring to Fig. 7c, the shape of the non-conductive portion (720) may vary. For example, the non-conductive portion (720) may be formed on the first housing part (221) that is exposed to the outside. For example, the shape of the non-conductive portion (720) may be implemented as various examples illustrated in Fig. 7c, but is not limited thereto. For example, since the conductive portion (710) and the non-conductive portion (720) can be recognized from the outside, they may also be used as design elements. For example, by forming the shape of the non-conductive portion (720) to have individuality, an external design can be formed by the conductive portion (710) and the non-conductive portion (720) that are recognized from the outside.

[0126] Fig. 8a illustrates a portion of a substrate according to one embodiment. Fig. 8b is a graph showing the radiation efficiency of an antenna according to the width of a fill cut area.

[0127] Referring to FIG. 8A, the fill cut area (213) may be located between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212). For example, the first portion (211) may be spaced from the second portion (212) by the fill cut area (213). For example, the spacing between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212) may be determined by the width of the fill cut area (213). For example, an electrical signal provided from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (192) of FIG. 2C) disposed on the first portion (211) may be transmitted to a feed point (214) located within the second portion (212) through a feed path (215) located within the fill cut area (213).

[0128] For example, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may function as a dipole antenna by the first portion (211), the second portion (212), and the fill cut region (213). When at least a portion of the substrate (210) functions as a dipole antenna, the width (W) of the fill cut region (213) may not be limited to a specified size.

[0129] Referring to the graph (800) of FIG. 8b, even if the width (e.g., width (W) of FIG. 8a) of the fill cut area (e.g., fill cut area (213) of FIG. 8a) is changed, at least a portion of the substrate (e.g., substrate (210) of FIG. 8a) can have sufficient radiation efficiency to operate as a dipole antenna. The x-axis of the graph (800) is the frequency (unit: GHz (giga hertz)), and the y-axis of the graph (800) is the radiation efficiency (unit: dB (decibel)).

[0130] The first graph (801) of Fig. 8b shows the radiation efficiency of a dipole antenna having substantially the same size as the substrate (210). The second graph (802) of Fig. 8b shows the radiation efficiency of an antenna including at least a portion of the substrate (210) when the width (W) of the fill cut area (213) is approximately 0.2 mm. The third graph (803) of Fig. 8b shows the radiation efficiency of an antenna including at least a portion of the substrate (210) when the width (W) of the fill cut area (213) is approximately 2 mm.

[0131] Comparing the first graph (801), the second graph (802), and the third graph (803), in the frequency range of about 2.3 GHz to about 2.5 GHz, the first graph (801), the second graph (802), and the third graph (803) may exhibit similar radiation efficiencies. For example, for a frequency of about 2.4 GHz, the first graph (801) may exhibit higher radiation efficiency than the second graph (802) and the third graph (803), but the difference in radiation efficiency may be small. For example, the difference in radiation efficiency between the first graph (801) and the second graph (802) may be about 0.5 dB, and the difference in radiation efficiency between the first graph (801) and the third graph (803) may be about 1 dB. Since the above difference is small, even if the width (W) of the fill cut area (213) is formed to be between about 0.2 mm and about 2 mm, at least a portion of the substrate (210) can operate as a dipole antenna. The numerical range for the width (W) of the fill cut area (213) described above is merely an example to explain that the performance of an antenna including at least a portion of the substrate (210) can be substantially maintained even if the width (W) of the fill cut area (213) changes, and is not limited thereto.

[0132] A wearable device (101) is provided. The wearable device (101) may include a wireless communication circuit (192) and a substrate (210). The substrate (210) may include a first portion (211) on which the wireless communication circuit (192) is arranged, a second portion (212) including a feed point (214) electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (192), and a fill cut area (213) arranged between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212). The wireless communication circuit (192) may be configured to communicate with an external electronic device (300) by using at least a portion of the substrate (210) by supplying power to the feed point (214) through the fill cut area (213). According to the present disclosure, the wearable device (101) can utilize at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator. For example, the substrate (210) can include a first portion (211) and a second portion (212) separated by a fill cut area (213). For example, the substrate (210) can operate as a dipole antenna that operates based on a potential difference between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212). Since the wearable device (101) according to one embodiment uses at least a portion of the substrate (210) as an antenna radiator, a separate arrangement space for the antenna radiator is not required, so the structure of the wearable device (101) is simplified, and a space for at least one electronic component (230) can be secured in the internal space of the housing (220).

[0133] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include a housing (220) that surrounds the substrate (210). The shape of the housing (220) may be a ring shape.

[0134] For example, the substrate (210) may be deformable into a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing (220). The substrate (210) may be bent within the housing (220) to correspond to the shape of the housing (220). According to the present disclosure, since the substrate (210) has flexibility, it may be stably placed within the housing (220).

[0135] For example, one end (210a) of the substrate (210) may be spaced apart from another end (210b) of the substrate (210) opposite to the one end (210a) inside the housing (220). According to the present disclosure, when the substrate (210) is bent to correspond to a ring shape, both ends of the substrate (210) may be spaced apart from each other so that at least a portion of the substrate (210) operates as a dipole antenna. For example, when the substrate (210) is bent to have a ring shape inside the housing (220), one end (210a) of the substrate (210) may be spaced apart from the other end (210b) of the substrate (210) opposite to the one end (210a). By separating the above-described one end (210a) from the above-described other end (210b), the first part (211) and the second part (212) can be separated from each other to form a dipole antenna.

[0136] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210). The wireless communication circuit (192) may be configured to communicate with the external electronic device (300) by at least partially utilizing the substrate (210) and the at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210) by supplying power to the feeding point (214). According to the present disclosure, since the wearable device (101) may utilize the substrate (210) and / or the at least one electronic component (230) as an antenna radiator, a separate antenna radiator (e.g., a conductive pattern) may be omitted within the housing (220).

[0137] For example, the electrical length (L1) of the first portion (211) may correspond to the electrical length (L2) of the second portion (212). According to the present disclosure, the two conductive poles of the dipole antenna may be implemented by the first portion (211) and the second portion (212).

[0138] For example, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may be configured to transmit or receive a signal at a resonant frequency based on an electrical length (L) of the substrate (210).

[0139] For example, the substrate (210) may include at least one wire (250) extending from the first portion (211) across the fill cut area (213) to the second portion (212), and a connecting member (270) positioned within the fill cut area (213) and electrically connected to the at least one wire (250). According to the present disclosure, an electrical connection between an electronic component disposed on the first portion (211) and an electronic component disposed on the second portion (212) may be provided by the at least one wire (250). The connecting member (270) may be a passive element (e.g., an inductor and / or a capacitor) having a designated parameter value (e.g., an inductance and / or a capacitance). For example, the connecting member (270) may be an inductor having an inductance value designated such that the at least one wire (250) has a reference impedance.

[0140] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include a processor (120) disposed on the substrate (210) and at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210). The at least one wiring (250) may include a first wiring (251) electrically connecting the processor (120) and the at least one electronic component (230), and a second wiring (252) electrically connecting a ground layer within the first portion (211) and a ground layer within the second portion (212) and surrounding the first wiring (251). According to the present disclosure, the second wiring (252) may be configured to shield crosstalk that causes noise between signal lines within the fill cut area (213).

[0141] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include a battery (189) connected to the substrate (210). The wireless communication circuit (192) may be configured to communicate with the external electronic device (300) by at least partially utilizing the substrate (210) and the battery (189) by supplying power to the feeding point (214). According to the present disclosure, the battery (189) may operate as a part of an antenna radiator.

[0142] For example, at least a portion of the substrate (210) may be configured to operate as a dipole antenna based on a potential difference between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212).

[0143] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include a housing (220) that surrounds the substrate (210). The housing (220) may include a non-conductive material. According to the present disclosure, when the housing (220) includes a non-conductive material, electromagnetic waves radiated from inside the housing (220) can easily pass through the housing (220).

[0144] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include a housing (220) that surrounds the substrate (210). The housing (220) may include a conductive portion (710) and a non-conductive portion (720). According to the present disclosure, when the housing (220) includes a conductive material, a non-conductive portion (720) may be provided for electromagnetic waves radiated from the inside of the housing (220).

[0145] For example, the non-conductive portion (720) may include at least one of a first non-conductive portion (721) formed within a first region of the housing (220) that is at least partially aligned with the fill cut region (213) or a second non-conductive portion (722) formed within a second region of the housing (220) that is at least partially aligned with an end of the substrate (210).

[0146] For example, the housing (220) may include a first housing part (221) that is exposed to the outside when the wearable device (101) is worn on the user's body, and a second housing part (222) that is at least partially in contact with the user's body when the wearable device (101) is worn on the user's body. The non-conductive portion (720) may be formed on the first housing part (221).

[0147] A wearable device (101) is provided. The wearable device (101) may include a housing (220), a substrate (210), and a wireless communication circuit (192). The housing (220) may have a ring shape. The substrate (210) may include a first portion (211), a second portion (212) spaced apart from the first portion (211), and a fill cut area (213) disposed between the first portion (211) and the second portion (212). The substrate (210) may be disposed within the housing (220). The wireless communication circuit (192) may be configured to transmit a signal on a specified frequency to an external electronic device (300) using at least a portion of the substrate (210), or to receive the signal from the external electronic device (300). The wireless communication circuit (192) may be disposed on the first portion (211). The second portion (212) may be positioned at an end of the second portion (212) facing the first portion (211). The second portion (212) may include a feed point (214) electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (192).

[0148] For example, the substrate (210) may be deformable into a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing (220). The substrate (210) may be bent within the housing (220) to correspond to the shape of the housing (220).

[0149] For example, the wearable device (101) may further include at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210). The wireless communication circuit (192) may be configured to communicate with the external electronic device (300) by at least partially utilizing the substrate (210) and the at least one electronic component (230) disposed on the substrate (210) by supplying power to the power supply point (214).

[0150] For example, the electrical length (L1) of the first part (211) may correspond to the electrical length (L2) of the second part (212).

[0151] For example, the substrate (210) may include at least one wire (250) extending from the first portion (211) across the fill cut area (213) to the second portion (212), and a connecting member (270) positioned within the fill cut area (213) and electrically connected to the at least one wire (250).

[0152] 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, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0153] 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.

[0154] 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).

[0155] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120)) of a machine (e.g., an 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.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the method according to 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 a memory (130) of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0157] 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, wireless communication circuit; and A substrate including a first portion on which the wireless communication circuit is arranged, a second portion including a power supply point electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit, and a fill cut region arranged between the first portion and the second portion, The above wireless communication circuit, configured to communicate with an external electronic device by using at least a portion of the substrate by supplying power to the feed point through the fill cut area; Wearable devices.

2. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a housing surrounding the above substrate, The shape of the above housing is, Ring-shaped, Wearable devices.

3. In paragraph 2, The above substrate is, Deformable into a shape corresponding to the shape of the housing, and bent within the housing to correspond to the shape of the housing. Wearable devices.

4. In either of paragraphs 2 and 3, One end (210a) of the above substrate, Within said housing, spaced apart from the other end of said substrate opposite to said one end, Wearable devices.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, further comprising at least one electronic component arranged on the substrate, The above wireless communication circuit, By supplying power to said power supply point, said substrate and said at least one electronic component disposed on said substrate are configured to communicate with said external electronic device at least partially using said substrate. Wearable devices.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The electrical length of the first part above is, Corresponding to the electrical length of the second part above, Wearable devices.

7. In any one of the 6 clauses of Article 1, At least a portion of said substrate, configured to transmit or receive a signal on a resonant frequency based on the electrical length of the above substrate, Wearable devices.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above substrate is, At least one wire extending from the first portion to the second portion across the fill cut area, and A connecting member positioned within the above fill cut area and electrically connected to at least one wire, Wearable devices.

9. In paragraph 8, a processor disposed on the substrate; and further comprising at least one electronic component arranged on the substrate, At least one of the above wirings, A first wiring electrically connecting the processor and the at least one electronic component, and A second wiring electrically connecting the ground layer within the first portion and the ground layer within the second portion, and surrounding the first wiring, Wearable devices.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, Further comprising a battery connected to the above substrate, The above wireless communication circuit, By supplying power to said power supply point, said substrate and said battery are configured to communicate with said external electronic device at least partially using said substrate and said battery. Wearable devices.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, At least a portion of said substrate, Based on the potential difference between the first part and the second part, configured to operate as a dipole antenna, Wearable devices.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, Further comprising a housing surrounding the above substrate, The above housing, Containing non-conductive materials, Wearable devices.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, Further comprising a housing surrounding the above substrate, The above housing, Including a challenging portion and a non-challenging portion, Wearable devices.

14. In paragraph 13, The above non-challenging part is, At least one of a first non-conductive portion formed within a first region of the housing that is at least partially aligned with the fill cut region, or a second non-conductive portion formed within a second region of the housing that is at least partially aligned with an end portion of the substrate. Wearable devices.

15. In either of paragraphs 13 or 14, The above housing, When the wearable device is worn on the user's body, a first housing part exposed to the outside, and When the wearable device is worn on the user's body, it includes a second housing part that at least partially contacts the user's body, The above non-challenging part is, formed on the first housing part, Wearable devices.

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