Electronic device including battery

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing including a coupling part configured to be detachably coupled to a ring-shaped external device, wherein the coupling part includes: a first coupling surface; a second coupling surface extending from one side of the first coupling surface; a third coupling surface extending from the other side of the first coupling surface; and a connection terminal formed on at least one of the first coupling surface, the second coupling surface, and the third coupling surface and configured to be electrically connected to the external device on the basis of coupling to the external device. On the basis of the coupling of the electronic device to the external device, the first coupling surface may be disposed to face the outer surface of the external device, which faces the opposite direction to the inner surface of the external device, and the second coupling surface and the third coupling surface may be arranged to face side surfaces formed between the inner and outer surfaces of the external device, respectively.

Description

Electronic devices containing batteries

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a battery.

[0002] A wearable electronic device, typically a smart ring, can be placed on an external mounting device and receive power from the external mounting device. For example, a smart ring-shaped electronic device can be wirelessly charged while placed on an external mounting device.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. None of the above is claimed to be prior art related to the present disclosure, nor can it be used to determine prior art.

[0004] Since the electronic device in the form of a smart ring (e.g., the first electronic device, the third electronic device) is placed on a cradle and charged, it may be difficult for the user to use the electronic device in the form of a smart ring while the electronic device in the form of a smart ring is being charged.

[0005] Electronic devices in the form of smart rings (e.g., first electronic device, third electronic device) may have relatively small battery capacities due to their limited size.

[0006] An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing including a coupling portion detachably connectable to an external device in a ring shape, wherein the coupling portion includes a first coupling surface, a second coupling surface extending from one side of the first coupling surface, a third coupling surface extending from the other side of the first coupling surface, and a connection terminal formed on at least one coupling surface among the first, second, and third coupling surfaces and configured to be electrically connected to the external device based on coupling to the external device, wherein, based on coupling of the electronic device with the external device, the first coupling surface may be arranged to face an outer surface facing in an opposite direction to an inner surface of the external device, and the second and third coupling surfaces may be arranged to face a side formed between an inner surface and an outer surface of the external device.

[0007] An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a ring-shaped housing and a connection terminal formed on at least a portion of a side surface of the housing formed between an inner surface and an outer surface of the housing, and based on the electronic device being placed in an external device, the electronic device is arranged such that the side surface of the housing faces the side surface of the external device, and the connection terminal can be set to be electrically connected to the external device.

[0008] An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can be coupled to an electronic device in the form of a smart ring (e.g., a first electronic device, a third electronic device) to transmit power.

[0009] An electronic device in the form of a smart ring according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may be capable of being powered by an electronic device (e.g., a second electronic device, a fourth electronic device) even when worn by a user.

[0010] An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a module including a circuit capable of performing a predetermined function, and can provide a function that is difficult to provide with an electronic device in the form of a smart ring (e.g., a first electronic device, a third electronic device) in a plug-in format.

[0011] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent in the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments;

[0013] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0014] FIGS. 3A and 3B are perspective views illustrating an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0015] FIGS. 4A and 4B include diagrams and perspective views illustrating exemplary second electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary second terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views illustrating an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary first terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIGS. 7A and 7B are perspective views illustrating exemplary protrusions according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a combination of an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams illustrating a coupling portion of an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a magnetic body of an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIGS. 11A and 11B are perspective views illustrating an exemplary third electronic device and an exemplary fourth electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary fourth electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0024] FIGS. 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D include perspective views and diagrams illustrating exemplary magnetic materials according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIGS. 14A and 14B include diagrams and perspective views illustrating exemplary third terminals and exemplary fourth terminals according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0026] FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating exemplary third terminals and exemplary fourth terminals according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0027] FIGS. 16A, 16B, 16C, and 16D are perspective views illustrating exemplary third electronic devices, fourth electronic devices, and a mounting device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). 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 various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may have at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) omitted, or one or more other components added. In various embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0029] The processor (120) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform the various functions described herein. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used herein are described as being configured to perform a number of functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various recited / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions. The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134).According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or 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.

[0030] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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 including a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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)).

[0049] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server 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.

[0050] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a first electronic device (200) according to various embodiments. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a second electronic device (300) disposed in the first electronic device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0052] The first electronic device (200) and the second electronic device (300) illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B may each refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0053] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200) may be a device that can be worn on at least a portion of a user's body. For example, the first electronic device (200) may be a device having a ring shape so that it can be worn on a portion of a user's body.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2A, the first electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210), a printed circuit board (220), and / or a first battery (230).

[0055] In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may form the exterior of the first electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be formed to extend in a ring shape. For example, the first housing (210) may extend along the circumference of a circle having a predetermined radius.

[0056] In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first insertion opening (215), an inner surface (210A) facing the first insertion opening (215), an outer surface (210B) facing in an opposite direction of the inner surface (210A), and / or a side surface (210C) formed between the inner surface (210A) and the outer surface (210B).

[0057] Other components of the first electronic device (200) may be placed in the first housing (210) according to one embodiment. For example, a printed circuit board (220) and a first battery (230) may be placed in the first housing (210).

[0058] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (220) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (220) may be equipped with a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The processor may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term “processor” as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform the various functions described herein in a distributed manner. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are used herein to describe a processor configured to perform a number of functions, these terms encompass, for example and without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and another processor performs other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may comprise a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions (e.g., in a distributed manner). At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

[0059] In one embodiment, the first battery (230) may serve to power at least one component of the first electronic device (200). The first battery (230) may be formed to be bent at least partially along the direction in which the first housing (210) extends.

[0060] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may be a device for supplying power to the first electronic device (200). For example, the second electronic device (300) may be mounted on the first electronic device (200) and may transmit power to the first electronic device (200).

[0061] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a second housing (301) and / or a second battery (330). In one embodiment, the second battery (330) may be disposed inside the second housing (301).

[0062] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may be coupled to at least a portion of the first electronic device (200). For example, referring to FIG. 2B, the second electronic device (300) may be coupled to a portion of an outer surface (210B) of the first electronic device (200).

[0063] In one embodiment, when a second electronic device (300) is coupled to a first electronic device (200), power can be transferred from a second battery (330) of the second electronic device (300) to the first electronic device (200).

[0064] FIGS. 3A and 3B are perspective views illustrating an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0065] FIG. 3a illustrates a state in which a first electronic device (200) and a second electronic device (300) are separated according to various embodiments. FIG. 3b illustrates a state in which a second electronic device (300) is placed on a first electronic device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0066] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200) may include a first terminal (240). The first terminal (240) may be formed in an area of ​​the first electronic device (200) that may come into contact with the second electronic device (300).

[0067] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a second housing (301), a second battery (330), and / or a display (340).

[0068] In one embodiment, the second housing (301) may include a body portion (310) and / or a coupling portion (320).

[0069] In one embodiment, a second battery (330) may be placed inside the body portion (310) of the second housing (301).

[0070] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may be coupled to the first electronic device (200) at a coupling portion (320) of the second housing (301).

[0071] In one embodiment, when the first electronic device (200) and the second electronic device (300) are coupled, the first terminal (240) of the first electronic device (200) may face at least a portion of the coupling portion (320) of the second electronic device (300).

[0072] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may be placed in an external charging device (not shown) to receive power. In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may be coupled to the first electronic device (200) to transmit power to the first electronic device (200).

[0073] In one embodiment, the display (340) may be formed on one surface of the second housing (301). For example, the display (340) may be formed on one surface of the body portion (310).

[0074] In one embodiment, the display (340) may include the display module (160) of FIG. 1. For example, the display (340) may visually provide information to the outside of the second electronic device (300). The display (340) may include, for example, a holographic device, a projector, or the like, and may include, without limitation, a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display (340) 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. In one embodiment, the display (340) may visually display an image to the outside to enhance the aesthetics of the second electronic device (300).

[0075] In one embodiment, the display (340) may include a material that is visually distinct from other areas of the second electronic device (300). In one embodiment, when the display (340) includes a material that is visually distinct from other areas of the second electronic device (300), the aesthetics of the second electronic device (300) may be improved.

[0076] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a haptic module (e.g., the haptic module (179) of FIG. 1), a speaker module (e.g., the sound output module (155) of FIG. 1), and / or a microphone module (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a module capable of controlling an external device (e.g., a smart key).

[0077] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1) including a communication circuit. The second electronic device (300) may be wirelessly connected to an external device (e.g., the first electronic device (200)) using the communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may visually provide information related to the external device (e.g., the first electronic device (200)) received using the communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1) on the display (340).

[0078] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include at least one module (e.g., the audio output module (155) of FIG. 1) including various circuits. Even if the placement of electronic components in the first electronic device (200) is limited due to space constraints, the second electronic device (300) may include at least one module capable of performing a given function, thereby providing a function that is difficult for the first electronic device (200) to provide in a plug-in format.

[0079] FIGS. 4A and 4B include diagrams and perspective views illustrating exemplary second electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0080] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a second electronic device (300) according to various embodiments. FIG. 4B is a diagram of a second electronic device (300) according to various embodiments.

[0081] In describing a second electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the length direction of the second electronic device (300) may mean the X-axis direction, and the width direction of the second electronic device (300) may mean the Y-axis direction. The height direction of the second electronic device (300) may mean the Z-axis direction.

[0082] In one embodiment, the housing (301) of the second electronic device (300) may include a body portion (310) and / or a coupling portion (320).

[0083] In one embodiment, the coupling portion (320) may include a first coupling surface (321), a second coupling surface (322), and / or a third coupling surface (323).

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the first coupling surface (321) according to one embodiment may be a surface facing the height direction (e.g., the negative Z-axis direction) of the second electronic device (300).

[0085] In one embodiment, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the first coupling surface (321). In one embodiment, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) may each be a surface facing the width direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the second electronic device (300).

[0086] In one embodiment, the second coupling surface (322) may extend from one side of the first coupling surface (321). For example, referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the second coupling surface (322) may extend along the height direction of the second electronic device (300) from one side of the first coupling surface (321).

[0087] In one embodiment, the third coupling surface (323) may extend from the other side opposite to one side of the first coupling surface (321). For example, referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the third coupling surface (323) may extend along the height direction of the second electronic device (300) from the other side of the first coupling surface (321).

[0088] In one embodiment, a second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) and / or a protrusion (327, see FIG. 7a) may be formed on at least one of the first coupling surface (321), the second coupling surface (322), and the third coupling surface (323).

[0089] In one embodiment, the coupling portion (320) may include a coupling space (3201). The coupling space (3201) may be a space surrounded by a first coupling surface (321), a second coupling surface (322), and a third coupling surface (323).

[0090] In one embodiment, when a first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) is coupled with a second electronic device (300), at least a portion of the first electronic device (200) can be inserted into a coupling space (3201) of a coupling portion (320).

[0091] In one embodiment, when a first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) is coupled with a second electronic device (300), an outer surface (210B) of the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) and a first coupling surface (321) of a coupling portion (320) may come into contact.

[0092] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an exemplary second terminal (325) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0093] In one embodiment, the coupling portion (320) of the second electronic device (300) may include a second terminal (325). The second terminal (325) may be a terminal for electrically connecting the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) and the second electronic device (300).

[0094] In one embodiment, the second terminal (325) may be formed to protrude from a portion of the coupling portion (320). For example, referring to FIG. 5, the second terminal (325) may be formed to protrude from the second coupling surface (322).

[0095] The position of the second terminal (325) illustrated in FIG. 5 is exemplary, and the second terminal (325) may be formed on another surface of the coupling portion (320). For example, the second terminal (325) may be formed on the first coupling surface (321) and / or the third coupling surface (323) of the coupling portion (320).

[0096] In one embodiment, the second terminal (325) may be formed on at least one of the first coupling surface (321), the second coupling surface (322), and the third coupling surface (323).

[0097] In one embodiment, a plurality of second terminals (325) may be formed. The plurality of second terminals (325) may be formed at intervals from each other. For example, referring to FIG. 5, two second terminals (325) may be formed at intervals from each other.

[0098] FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views illustrating an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary first terminal according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0099] FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing a first terminal (240) formed on an outer surface (210B) of a first electronic device (200) according to various embodiments. FIG. 6B is a perspective view showing a first terminal (240) formed on a side surface (210C) of a first electronic device (200) according to various embodiments.

[0100] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200) may include a first terminal (240). In one embodiment, the first terminal (240) may be exposed to the outside of the first housing (210).

[0101] In one embodiment, the first terminal (240) may be formed on at least one of the outer surface (210B) and the side surface (210C) of the first housing (210). For example, referring to FIG. 6A, the first terminal (240) according to one embodiment may be exposed to the outside from the outer surface (210B) of the first housing (210). Referring to FIG. 6B, the first terminal (240) according to one embodiment may be exposed to the outside from the side surface (210C) of the first housing (210). The first terminal (240) according to one embodiment may be formed on each of the outer surface (210B) and the side surface (210C) of the first housing (210).

[0102] In one embodiment, the first terminal (240) may be formed at a position where it can come into contact with the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) of the second electronic device (300, see FIG. 5). For example, when the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) of the second electronic device (300, see FIG. 5) is formed at a position where it can come into contact with the outer surface (210B) of the first housing (210) of the first electronic device (200) (e.g., when the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) is formed on the first coupling surface (321, see FIG. 5)), the first terminal (240) may be exposed to the outside from the outer surface (210B) of the first housing (210). When the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) of the second electronic device (300, see FIG. 5) is formed at a position where it can come into contact with the side surface (210C) of the first housing (210) of the first electronic device (200) (e.g., when the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) is formed on the second coupling surface (322, see FIG. 5) and / or the third coupling surface (323, see FIG. 5)), the first terminal (240) can be exposed to the outside from the side surface (210C) of the first housing (210).

[0103] In one embodiment, a plurality of first terminals (240) may be formed. The plurality of first terminals (240) may be formed at intervals from each other. For example, referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, two first terminals (240) may be formed at intervals from each other.

[0104] In one embodiment, when a first electronic device (200) is coupled with a second electronic device (300, see FIG. 5), the first terminal (240) may be brought into contact with a second terminal (325, see FIG. 5). When the first terminal (240) and the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) are brought into contact, power may be transmitted from the second electronic device (300, see FIG. 5) to the first electronic device (200).

[0105] FIGS. 7A and 7B are perspective views illustrating exemplary protrusions according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0106] FIG. 7A is a perspective view illustrating a second electronic device (300) including one protrusion (327) according to various embodiments. FIG. 7B is a perspective view illustrating a second electronic device (300) including a plurality of protrusions (327) according to various embodiments.

[0107] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a protrusion (327). The second electronic device (300) may be fixed to a predetermined position in the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) via the protrusion (327).

[0108] In one embodiment, when a first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) and a second electronic device (300) are coupled, a protrusion (327) is inserted into at least a portion of the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) and the second electronic device (300) can be fixed at a predetermined position in the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A).

[0109] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3a) may include an insertion groove (217, see FIG. 8) into which a protrusion (327) of the second electronic device (300) may be inserted.

[0110] In one embodiment, the protrusion (327) may be formed to protrude from a portion of the coupling portion (320). The protrusion (327) may be formed to protrude from at least one surface of the coupling portion (320). For example, referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , the protrusion (327) may be formed to protrude from the second coupling surface (322).

[0111] The positions of the protrusions (327) shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B are exemplary, and the protrusions (327) may be formed on other surfaces of the coupling portion (320). For example, the protrusions (327) may be formed on the first coupling surface (321) and / or the third coupling surface (323) of the coupling portion (320).

[0112] In one embodiment, a plurality of protrusions (327) may be formed. For example, referring to FIG. 7B, a plurality of protrusions (327) may be formed on the connecting portion (320). The plurality of protrusions (327) may be arranged with a space therebetween.

[0113] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3a) may include a plurality of insertion grooves (217, see FIG. 8) into which a plurality of protrusions (327) of the second electronic device (300) may be inserted.

[0114] In one embodiment, the protrusion (327) may include an elastic material. For example, the protrusion (327) may include an elastic material so that it can be elastically deformed by an external force.

[0115] In one embodiment, the protrusion (327) may be formed integrally with the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, the protrusion (372) may be formed integrally with the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) to electrically connect the second electronic device (300) and the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3a). When the protrusion (327) and the second terminal (325, see FIG. 5) are formed integrally, the first terminal (240, see FIG. 6b) may be formed in an area of ​​the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 6b) that comes into contact with the protrusion (327).

[0116] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include a slide protrusion structure (not shown). For example, the second electronic device (300) may include a slide protrusion structure (not shown) that extends in one direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) and protrudes compared to the coupling surfaces (321, 322, 323). When the second electronic device (300) includes the slide protrusion structure (not shown), the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 6b) may include a slide groove (not shown) in an area that comes into contact with the slide protrusion structure (not shown). When the second electronic device (300) according to one embodiment is coupled to the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 6b), the slide protrusion structure (not shown) of the second electronic device (300) may be coupled to the slide groove (not shown) of the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 6b) in a sliding manner.

[0117] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a combination of an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 8, a first electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may include an insertion groove (217). In one embodiment, the insertion groove (217) may be formed on a side surface (210C) of a housing (210) of the first electronic device (200).

[0119] In one embodiment, the insertion groove (217) may include a first insertion groove (2171) and / or a second insertion groove (2172). The first insertion groove (2171) may be a groove formed on a side (210C) facing the negative Y-axis direction of the first electronic device (200). The second insertion groove (2172) may be a groove formed on a side (210C) facing the positive Y-axis direction of the first electronic device (200).

[0120] Referring to FIG. 8, a second electronic device (300) according to one embodiment may include a protrusion (327). In one embodiment, the protrusion (327) may protrude from each of the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323).

[0121] In one embodiment, the protrusion (327) may include a first protrusion (3271) and / or a second protrusion (3272). The first protrusion (3271) may protrude in the positive Y-axis direction from the second engaging surface (322). The second protrusion (3272) may protrude in the negative Y-axis direction from the third engaging surface (323).

[0122] In one embodiment, when the first electronic device (200) and the second electronic device (300) are coupled, the protrusion (327) of the second electronic device (300) can be inserted into the insertion groove (217) of the first electronic device (200). For example, the first protrusion (3271) can be inserted into the first insertion groove (2171). The second protrusion (3272) can be inserted into the second insertion groove (2172).

[0123] In one embodiment, when the second electronic device (300) and the first electronic device (200) are coupled, the protrusion (327) of the second electronic device (300) is inserted into the insertion groove (217) and the second electronic device (300) can be fixed to the first electronic device (200).

[0124] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams illustrating a coupling portion of an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0125] FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams showing a second electronic device (300) including an elastically deformable joint (320).

[0126] FIG. 9c is a diagram showing a second coupling surface (324-1) and a third coupling surface (324-2) formed at an angle according to various embodiments.

[0127] In one embodiment, a portion of the second electronic device (300) may be elastically deformable. For example, the coupling portion (320) of the second electronic device (300) may be elastically deformable.

[0128] In one embodiment, the coupling portion (320) of the second electronic device (300) may include an elastic material. For example, a portion of the coupling portion (320) may be formed of an elastic material and may be elastically deformed by an external force.

[0129] In one embodiment, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) include an elastic material and can be elastically deformed by an external force.

[0130] Referring to Fig. 9a, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) can be elastically deformed in a direction away from each other. When the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) are deformed in a direction away from each other, an elastic force (EF) can be applied to the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) in a direction toward each other.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 9b, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) can be deformed again in a direction toward each other by an elastic force (EF) acting toward each other.

[0132] In one embodiment, a portion of the second electronic device (300) may be elastically deformed so that the second electronic device (300) and the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) may be easily coupled. For example, as the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) are elastically deformed in a direction away from each other, the coupling space (3201) between the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) may be expanded, so that a portion of the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) may be easily inserted into the second electronic device (300).

[0133] In one embodiment, a portion of the second electronic device (300) may be elastically deformable, so that the second electronic device (300) may be easily fixed to the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A). For example, as the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) are elastically deformed in a direction toward each other, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) may be brought into close contact with the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A), so that the second electronic device (300) may be fixed to the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 9C, the coupling surfaces (e.g., 324-1, 324-2) of the coupling portion (320) according to one embodiment may be formed to be inclined. For example, the second coupling surface (324-1) and the third coupling surface (324-2) according to one embodiment may be formed to be inclined with respect to a plane substantially perpendicular to the first coupling surface (321). In one embodiment, the second coupling surface (324-1) and the third coupling surface (324-2) may be formed to be inclined in a direction toward a side surface (210C, see FIG. 3A) of the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) (e.g., a direction toward the coupling space (3201).

[0135] In one embodiment, the second coupling surface (324-1) and the third coupling surface (324-2) illustrated in FIG. 9c may not include an elastic material. For example, the second coupling surface (324-1) and the third coupling surface (324-2) according to one embodiment may extend in one direction (e.g., in an inclined direction with respect to a plane substantially perpendicular to the first coupling surface (321)) and may not be elastically deformed.

[0136] A part of a first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) according to one embodiment may be inserted into and fixed to a second electronic device (300). For example, a part of the first electronic device (200, see FIG. 3A) may be inserted into a coupling space (3201) between a second coupling portion (324-1) and a third coupling surface (324-2) formed to be inclined and fixed to the second electronic device (300).

[0137] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a magnetic body of an exemplary first electronic device and an exemplary second electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0138] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200) and the second electronic device (300) may include a magnetic body (250, 328). The first electronic device (200) and the second electronic device (300) may be coupled using the magnetic body (250, 328).

[0139] In one embodiment, the first electronic device (200) may include at least one first magnetic body (250). The first magnetic body (250) of the first electronic device (200) may be disposed within a first housing (210) of the first electronic device (200).

[0140] In one embodiment, the first magnetic body (250) may include a first-first magnetic body (251), a first-second magnetic body (252), and / or a first-third magnetic body (253).

[0141] In one embodiment, the second electronic device (300) may include at least one second magnetic body (328). The second magnetic body (328) of the second electronic device (300) may be disposed within a second housing (301) of the second electronic device (300).

[0142] In one embodiment, the second magnetic body (328) may include a second-first magnetic body (3281), a second-second magnetic body (3282), and / or a second-third magnetic body (3283). The second-first magnetic body (3281) may be arranged to face the first coupling surface (321). The second-second magnetic body (3282) may be arranged to face the second coupling surface (322). The second-third magnetic body (3283) may be arranged to face the third coupling surface (323).

[0143] In one embodiment, when the second electronic device (300) and the first electronic device (200) are coupled, the second magnetic body (328) of the second electronic device (300) may be placed at a position corresponding to the first magnetic body (250) of the first electronic device (200). For example, the 2-1 magnetic body (3281) may be placed at a position corresponding to the 1-1 magnetic body (251). The 2-2 magnetic body (3282) may be placed at a position corresponding to the 1-2 magnetic body (252). The 2-3 magnetic body (3283) may be placed at a position corresponding to the 1-3 magnetic body (253).

[0144] In one embodiment, when the second electronic device (300) and the first electronic device (200) are coupled, the second electronic device (300) can be fixed to the first electronic device (200) through an attractive force generated between the second magnetic body (328) of the second electronic device (300) and the first magnetic body (250) of the first electronic device (200).

[0145] FIGS. 11A and 11B are perspective views illustrating an exemplary third electronic device and an exemplary fourth electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0146] FIG. 11A is a perspective view showing a state in which a third electronic device (400) and a fourth electronic device (500) are positioned at a distance from each other according to various embodiments. FIG. 11B is a perspective view showing a fourth electronic device (500) placed on a third electronic device (400) according to various embodiments.

[0147] In one embodiment, the third electronic device (400) may be a device that can be worn on at least a part of the user's body. For example, the third electronic device (400) may be a device having a ring shape so that it can be worn on a part of the user's body.

[0148] In one embodiment, the third electronic device (400) may refer to the first electronic device (200) or may include at least some of the components of the first electronic device (200).

[0149] In one embodiment, the third electronic device (400) may include a third housing (410). Other components of the third electronic device (400), such as a third battery (not shown), may be disposed in the third housing (410). In one embodiment, the third housing (410) may extend in a circular shape surrounding the second insertion opening (415).

[0150] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may be a device for supplying power to the third electronic device (400).

[0151] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may be formed in a shape substantially identical to the third electronic device (400). For example, the fourth electronic device (500) may have a ring shape.

[0152] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include a fourth housing (510). In one embodiment, the fourth housing (510) of the fourth electronic device (500) may include an inner surface (510A) facing the third insertion opening (515), an outer surface (510B) facing in an opposite direction of the inner surface, and / or a side surface (510C) extending between the inner surface (510A) and the outer surface (510B).

[0153] In one embodiment, a part of the user's body may be inserted into the second insertion opening (415) and / or the third insertion opening (515).

[0154] In one embodiment, the fourth housing (510) may include a material that is visually distinct from the third housing (410). In one embodiment, when the fourth housing (510) includes a material that is visually distinct from the third housing (410), the aesthetics of the fourth electronic device (500) may be improved.

[0155] Referring to FIG. 11B, the fourth electronic device (500) may be positioned in one direction of the third electronic device (400) to transmit power to the third electronic device (400). For example, the fourth electronic device (500) may be positioned such that a side surface (510C) of the fourth electronic device (500) faces a side surface (400C) of the third electronic device (400) in one direction of the third electronic device (400) to transmit power to the third electronic device (400).

[0156] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a haptic module (e.g., the haptic module (179) of FIG. 1), a speaker module (e.g., the sound output module (155) of FIG. 1), and / or a microphone module (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include a module capable of controlling an external device (e.g., a smart key).

[0157] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) can measure the body temperature of a user wearing the fourth electronic device (500) using a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1).

[0158] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include at least one module (e.g., the sound output module (155) of FIG. 1). Even if the placement of electronic components in the third electronic device (400) is limited due to space constraints, the fourth electronic device (500) may include at least one module capable of performing a given function, thereby providing a function that is difficult for the third electronic device (400) to provide in a plug-in format.

[0159] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary fourth electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0160] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include a fourth battery (520) disposed inside the fourth housing (510).

[0161] In one embodiment, the fourth battery (520) may be formed to be at least partially bent along the direction in which the fourth housing (510) extends.

[0162] Although the fourth battery (520) is shown in FIG. 12 as extending along the entire area of ​​the fourth housing (510), this is exemplary, and the fourth battery (520) may be formed by bending only in a portion of the fourth housing (510).

[0163] In one embodiment, when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed in one direction of the third electronic device (400), power can be transferred from the fourth battery (520) of the fourth electronic device (500) to the third electronic device (400).

[0164] FIGS. 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D include perspective views and diagrams illustrating exemplary magnetic materials according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0165] Figures 13a and 13b are perspective views illustrating a magnetic body (420, 530) according to various embodiments. Figure 13c is a diagram illustrating a state in which a fourth electronic device (500) is placed in a third electronic device (400) according to various embodiments.

[0166] In one embodiment, the third electronic device (400) may include a third magnetic body (420). The third magnetic body (420) of the third electronic device (400) may include a third-first magnetic body (421) and / or a third-second magnetic body (422).

[0167] In one embodiment, the third-first magnetic body (421) and the third-second magnetic body (422) of the third electronic device (400) may be arranged at positions symmetrical to each other with respect to the second insertion opening (415). For example, referring to FIG. 13A, the third-first magnetic body (421) of the third electronic device (400) according to one embodiment may be arranged in a first direction (e.g., the negative X-axis direction) with respect to the second insertion opening (415), and the third-second magnetic body (422) of the third electronic device (400) may be arranged in a second direction (e.g., the positive X-axis direction) with respect to the second insertion opening (415). Referring to FIG. 13b, the 3-1 magnetic body (421) of the 3rd electronic device (400) according to one embodiment may be arranged in a third direction (e.g., positive Y-axis direction) with the 2nd insertion opening (415) as the center, and the 3-2 magnetic body (422) of the 3rd electronic device (400) may be arranged in a fourth direction (e.g., negative Y-axis direction) with the 2nd insertion opening (415) as the center.

[0168] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include a fourth magnetic body (530). The fourth magnetic body (530) of the fourth electronic device (500) may include a fourth-first magnetic body (531) and / or a fourth-second magnetic body (532).

[0169] In one embodiment, the 4-1 magnetic body (531) and the 4-2 magnetic body (532) of the fourth electronic device (500) may be arranged at positions symmetrical to each other with respect to the third insertion opening (515). For example, referring to FIG. 13A, the 4-1 magnetic body (531) of the fourth electronic device (500) according to one embodiment may be arranged in a first direction (e.g., negative X-axis direction) with respect to the third insertion opening (515), and the 4-2 magnetic body (532) of the fourth electronic device (500) may be arranged in a second direction (e.g., positive X-axis direction) with respect to the third insertion opening (415). Referring to FIG. 13b, the 4-1 magnetic body (531) of the 4th electronic device (500) according to one embodiment may be arranged in a third direction (e.g., positive Y-axis direction) with the 3rd insertion opening (515) as the center, and the 4-2 magnetic body (532) of the 4th electronic device (500) may be arranged in a fourth direction (e.g., negative Y-axis direction) with the 3rd insertion opening (415) as the center.

[0170] Referring to FIGS. 13a, 13b, and 13c, when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the third electronic device (400), the fourth magnetic body (530) of the fourth electronic device (500) may be placed at a position corresponding to the third magnetic body (420) of the third electronic device (400). For example, the 4-1 magnetic body (531) of the fourth electronic device (500) may be placed at a position corresponding to the 3-1 magnetic body (421) of the third electronic device (400), and the 4-2 magnetic body (532) of the fourth electronic device (500) may be placed at a position corresponding to the 3-2 magnetic body (422) of the third electronic device (400).

[0171] Referring to FIG. 13c, when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the third electronic device (400), the different poles of the magnetic bodies (530, 420) may be placed facing each other. For example, the N pole of the 4-1 magnetic body (531) of the fourth electronic device (500) and the S pole of the 3-1 magnetic body (421) of the third electronic device (400) may be placed facing each other. The S pole of the 4-2 magnetic body (532) of the fourth electronic device (500) and the N pole of the 3-2 magnetic body (422) of the third electronic device (400) may be placed facing each other. The different poles of the magnetic bodies (530, 420) are arranged to face each other, and an attractive force can be generated between the fourth magnetic body (530) of the fourth electronic device (500) and the third magnetic body (420) of the third electronic device (400).

[0172] In one embodiment, when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the third electronic device (400), the fourth electronic device (500) can be fixed to the third electronic device (400) through an attractive force generated between the fourth magnetic body (530) of the fourth electronic device (500) and the third magnetic body (420) of the third electronic device (400).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 13D, a fourth electronic device (500) according to one embodiment may include a fourth magnetic body (530) on each of two sides. The fourth magnetic body (530) according to one embodiment may include a fourth-first magnetic body (531), a fourth-second magnetic body (532), a fourth-third magnetic body (533), and / or a fourth-fourth magnetic body (534). The fourth-third magnetic body (533) may be arranged to face a surface located in an opposite direction to a surface facing the fourth-first magnetic body (531). The fourth-fourth magnetic body (534) may be arranged to face a surface located in an opposite direction to a surface facing the fourth-second magnetic body (532).

[0174] FIGS. 14A and 14B include diagrams and perspective views illustrating exemplary third terminals (430) and exemplary fourth terminals (540) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0175] In one embodiment, the third electronic device (400) may include a third terminal (430). The third electronic device (400) may receive power from the fourth electronic device (500) through the third terminal (430).

[0176] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may include a fourth terminal (540). The fourth electronic device (500) may supply power to the third electronic device (400) through the fourth terminal (540).

[0177] In one embodiment, the third terminal (430) may be formed at a position that does not overlap with the third magnetic body (421, 422) of the third electronic device (400). In one embodiment, the fourth terminal (540) may be formed at a position that does not overlap with the fourth magnetic body (531, 532) of the fourth electronic device (500). For example, a portion of the side surface (510C) of the fourth housing (510) where the fourth magnetic body (531, 532) faces may be a different portion from a portion of the side surface (510C) of the fourth housing (510) where the fourth terminal (540) is formed.

[0178] In one embodiment, the area occupied by the fourth terminal (540) may be formed to be larger than the area occupied by the third terminal (430). For example, referring to FIG. 14B, the third terminal (430) may have a width equal to the first width (W1). The fourth terminal (540) may have a width equal to the second width (W2). The second width (W2) may be formed to be longer than the first width (W1).

[0179] In one embodiment, since the area occupied by the fourth terminal (540) is formed to be larger than the area occupied by the third terminal (430), when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the third electronic device (400), even if the third terminal (430) and the fourth terminal (540) are not perfectly aligned, it is easy for the third terminal (430) and the fourth terminal (540) to maintain mutual contact.

[0180] FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating an exemplary third terminal (430) and an exemplary fourth terminal (530) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0181] Fig. 15a is a diagram illustrating a fourth terminal (540) according to various embodiments. Fig. 15b is a diagram illustrating a fourth terminal (640) according to various embodiments.

[0182] In one embodiment, when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the third electronic device (400), the fourth terminal (540) of the fourth electronic device (500) may come into contact with the third terminal (430) of the third electronic device (400).

[0183] In one embodiment, the fourth terminal (540) and the third terminal (430) are in contact and power can be transferred from the fourth electronic device (500) to the third electronic device (400).

[0184] Referring to FIGS. 15A and 15B , the third terminal (430) according to one embodiment may form a surface substantially identical to the side surface (400C) of the third electronic device (400). Since the third terminal (430) forms a surface substantially identical to the side surface (400C) of the third electronic device (400), the aesthetics of the third electronic device (400) may be improved.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 15A, a fourth terminal (540) according to one embodiment may be formed to protrude from a side surface (510C) of a fourth housing (500) of a fourth electronic device (500). For example, the fourth terminal (540) may protrude from the side surface (510C) of the fourth housing (500) by a first length (L1). In one embodiment, the first length (L1) may be approximately 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm.

[0186] In one embodiment, when the fourth terminal (540) protrudes from the side (510C) of the fourth housing (500), even if an external foreign substance is introduced between the third electronic device (400) and the fourth electronic device (500) when the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the third electronic device (400), the fourth terminal (540) and the third terminal (430) can easily come into contact.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 15b, the fourth terminal (640) according to one embodiment may form a surface substantially identical to the side surface (510C) of the fourth housing (500) of the fourth electronic device (500).

[0188] In one embodiment, when the fourth terminal (640) forms a surface substantially identical to the side surface (510C) of the fourth electronic device (500), the aesthetics of the fourth electronic device (500) may be improved because the side surface (510C) of the fourth housing (500) extends on the same plane as a whole.

[0189] FIGS. 16A, 16B, 16C, and 16D are perspective views illustrating a third electronic device (400), a fourth electronic device (500), and an exemplary mounting device (700) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0190] FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating a mounting device (700) and a fourth electronic device (500) according to various embodiments. FIGS. 16B and 16C are perspective views illustrating a third electronic device (400) and a fourth electronic device (500) according to various embodiments. FIG. 16D is a perspective view illustrating a third electronic device (400) and a fourth electronic device (500) worn on a part of a user's body.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 16A, a fourth electronic device (500) according to one embodiment may be placed on a mounting device (700). When the fourth electronic device (500) is placed on the mounting device (700), a mounting portion (710) of the mounting device (700) may be inserted into an insertion opening (515) of the fourth electronic device (500). The fourth electronic device (500) may be placed on the mounting device (700) and receive power from the mounting device (700).

[0192] In one embodiment, the fourth electronic device (500) may be placed on the third electronic device (400). For example, referring to FIGS. 16B and 16C, the fourth electronic device (500) may be positioned at a distance from the third electronic device (400) and then moved toward the third electronic device (400) to come into contact with the third electronic device (400). Referring to FIGS. 16B and 16C, the fourth electronic device (500) may be placed in contact with the side surface (400C) of the third electronic device (400). When the fourth electronic device (500) is placed in contact with the third electronic device (400), the fourth electronic device (500) may transmit power to the third electronic device (400).

[0193] In one embodiment, a third electronic device (400) and a fourth electronic device (500) may be worn on a part of a user's body. For example, referring to FIG. 16D , while the third electronic device (400) is worn on the user's finger (H), a fourth electronic device (500) may be additionally worn on the user's finger (H). The third electronic device (400) and the fourth electronic device (500) worn on the user's finger (H) may be positioned to be in contact with each other. The fourth electronic device (500) worn on the user's finger (H) may transmit power to the third electronic device (400).

[0194] An electronic device (e.g., a second electronic device (300)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing including a coupling portion (320) configured to be detachably coupled to a ring-shaped external device (e.g., a first electronic device (200)).

[0195] In an exemplary embodiment, the coupling portion (320) may include a first coupling surface (321), a second coupling surface (322) extending from one side of the first coupling surface (321), a third coupling surface (323) extending from the other side of the first coupling surface (321), and a connection terminal (e.g., a second terminal (325)) formed on at least one of the coupling surfaces of the first coupling surface (321), the second coupling surface (322), and the third coupling surface (323) and configured to be electrically connected to the external device (200) based on being coupled to the external device (200).

[0196] In an exemplary embodiment, based on the electronic device (300) being coupled with the external device (200), the first coupling surface (321) may be arranged to face an outer surface (210B) facing in the opposite direction of the inner surface (210A) of the external device (200), and the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) may be arranged to face a side surface (210C) formed between the inner surface (210A) and the outer surface (210B) of the external device (200).

[0197] In an exemplary embodiment, the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323) each include an elastic material, and based on the electronic device (300) being coupled to the external device (200), the external device (200) can be fitted to the electronic device (300) through the elasticity of the second coupling surface (322) and the third coupling surface (323).

[0198] In an exemplary embodiment, the coupling portion (320) further includes a first protrusion (3271) protruding from the second coupling surface (322) and a second protrusion (3272) protruding from the third coupling surface (323), and based on the coupling of the electronic device (300) with the external device (200), the first protrusion (3271) and the second protrusion (3272) can be inserted into a groove (e.g., an insertion groove (217) of FIG. 8) of the external device (200) corresponding to the first protrusion (3271) and the second protrusion (3272).

[0199] In an exemplary embodiment, the connection terminal (325) may be formed integrally with the first protrusion (3271) and the second protrusion (3272).

[0200] In an exemplary embodiment, the coupling portion (320) may include a plurality of first protrusions (3271) and a plurality of second protrusions (3272), wherein the plurality of first protrusions (3271) may be formed at a mutually spaced distance on the second coupling surface (322), and the plurality of second protrusions (3272) may be formed at a mutually spaced distance on the third coupling surface (323).

[0201] In an exemplary embodiment, the coupling portion (320) includes at least one magnetic body (328) including a magnet disposed inside the housing (301), and based on the electronic device (300) being coupled to the external device (200), the electronic device (300) can be fixed to the external device (200) through an attractive force generated in the magnetic body (328).

[0202] In an exemplary embodiment, the magnetic body (328) may include a first magnetic body (3281) facing the first coupling surface (321), a second magnetic body (3282) facing the second coupling surface (322), and a third magnetic body (3283) facing the third coupling surface (323).

[0203] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a battery (330) disposed inside the housing (301).

[0204] In an exemplary embodiment, the housing (301) includes a body portion (310) surrounding a battery (330), and the coupling portion (320) can be formed in one direction of the body portion (310).

[0205] In an exemplary embodiment, the external device (200) may be a device having a ring shape and wearable on at least a part of the user's body.

[0206] In an exemplary embodiment, the second coupling surface (324-1) and the third coupling surface (324-2) may be formed to be inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the first coupling surface (321) in a direction toward the side surface (210C) of the external device (200).

[0207] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a display (340) formed on one surface of the housing (301) and a speaker module (e.g., an audio output module (155) of FIG. 1) including a speaker disposed inside the housing (340).

[0208] An electronic device (e.g., a fourth electronic device (500)) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a ring-shaped housing (510) and a connection terminal (e.g., a fourth terminal (540)) formed on at least a portion of a side surface (510C) formed between an inner surface (510A) and an outer surface (510B) of the housing (510).

[0209] In an exemplary embodiment, based on the electronic device (500) being placed in an external device (e.g., a third electronic device (400)), the electronic device (500) is placed such that a side surface (510C) of the housing (510) faces a side surface (400C) of the external device (400), and the connection terminal (540) can be electrically connected to the external device (400).

[0210] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (500) includes at least one magnetic body (530) including a magnet disposed within the housing (510), and based on the electronic device (500) being disposed on the external device (400), the electronic device (500) can be secured to the external device (400) through an attractive force generated by the magnetic body (530).

[0211] In an exemplary embodiment, the magnetic body (530) may include a first magnetic body (531) and a second magnetic body (532) positioned symmetrically about the first magnetic body (531) and the insertion opening (515) of the housing (510).

[0212] In an exemplary embodiment, the magnetic body (530) is positioned so as to face a portion of a side surface (510C) of the housing (510), and the portion of the side surface (510C) that the magnetic body (530) faces may be a different portion from a portion of the side surface (510C) of the housing (510) where the connection terminal (540) is formed.

[0213] In an exemplary embodiment, the connection terminal (540) may be formed to protrude from a side surface (510C) of the housing (510).

[0214] In an exemplary embodiment, the connection terminal (540) may form the same surface as the side surface (510C) of the housing (510).

[0215] In an exemplary embodiment, based on the electronic device (500) being placed in the external device (400), the connection terminal (540) is in contact with a charging terminal (e.g., a third terminal (430)) of the external device (400), and the area of ​​the connection terminal (540) may be larger than the area of ​​the charging terminal (430).

[0216] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (500) is a wearable device on at least a portion of a user's body, and based on the user wearing the electronic device (500), a portion of the user's body can be inserted through the insertion opening (515) of the housing (510).

[0217] In an exemplary embodiment, the external device (400) may be a device having a ring shape and wearable on at least a part of the user's body.

[0218] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a battery (520) disposed within a housing (510).

[0219] In an exemplary embodiment, based on the electronic device (500) being placed in the external device (400), the electronic device (500) may be configured to transfer power generated from the battery (520) to the external device (400).

[0220] In an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) that includes a sensor configured to measure the body temperature of a user wearing the electronic device (500).

[0221] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may take various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a home appliance, or the like. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0222] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish 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 (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.

[0223] The term "module" used in one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof, 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).

[0224] An embodiment of the present disclosure 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 (e.g., a processor (120)) of the 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' means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure 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) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0226] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described 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 this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration.

[0227] According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0228] While this disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it will be understood that the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative, not limiting. Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that any of the embodiments described herein may be utilized in conjunction with other embodiments described herein.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (300), It includes a housing (301) including a coupling part (320) that is detachably coupled to a ring-shaped external device (200), The above joint is, First bonding surface (321); A second coupling surface (322) extending from one side of the first coupling surface; A third coupling surface (323) extending from the other side of the first coupling surface; and It includes a connection terminal (325) that is formed on at least one of the first coupling surface, the second coupling surface and the third coupling surface and is set to be electrically connected to the external device based on being coupled to the external device. An electronic device in which the first coupling surface is arranged to face an outer surface (210B) facing in an opposite direction to an inner surface (210A) of the external device, and the second coupling surface and the third coupling surface are arranged to face a side surface (210C) formed between the inner surface and the outer surface of the external device, based on the electronic device being coupled with the external device.

2. In paragraph 1, The second bonding surface and the third bonding surface are respectively, Contains elastic material, An electronic device wherein the external device is configured to be fitted into the electronic device through the elasticity of the second coupling surface and the third coupling surface, based on the electronic device being coupled with the external device.

3. In paragraph 1, The above joint is, A first projection (3271) protruding from the second joining surface; and It further includes a second projection (3272) protruding from the third joining surface, An electronic device wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion are set to be inserted into grooves (217) of the external device corresponding to the first protrusion and the second protrusion, based on the electronic device being coupled with the external device.

4. In paragraph 3, The above connection terminal is, An electronic device formed integrally with the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

5. In paragraph 3, The above joint is, Each of the first protrusion and the second protrusion includes a plurality of each, An electronic device wherein a plurality of the first protrusions are formed at a mutually spaced interval on the second coupling surface, and a plurality of the second protrusions are formed at a mutually spaced interval on the third coupling surface.

6. In paragraph 1, The above joint is, Contains at least one magnetic body (328) including a magnet disposed inside the housing, An electronic device wherein the electronic device is set to be fixed to the external device through an attractive force generated from the magnetic body based on the electronic device being coupled with the external device.

7. In paragraph 6, The above magnetic material, A first magnetic body (3281) facing the first bonding surface; A second magnetic body (3282) facing the second bonding surface; and An electronic device comprising a third magnetic body (3283) facing the third bonding surface.

8. In paragraph 1, It further includes a battery (330) placed inside the housing, The above housing, It includes a body part (310) surrounding the above battery, The above joint is, An electronic device formed in one direction of the above body part.

9. In paragraph 1, The above second bonding surface and the above third bonding surface, An electronic device inclined relative to a plane perpendicular to the first coupling surface in a direction toward the side of the external device.

10. In paragraph 1, A display (340) arranged on one side of the housing; and An electronic device further comprising a speaker module (155) including a speaker disposed inside the housing.

11. In paragraph 1, a ring-shaped housing (510); and It includes a connection terminal (540) formed on at least a part of a side surface (510C) formed between the inner surface (510A) and the outer surface (510B) of the housing. An electronic device, wherein the electronic device is arranged such that the side of the housing faces the side (400C) of the external device, and the connection terminal is set to be electrically connected to the external device.

12. In paragraph 11, It further includes at least one magnetic body (530) including a magnet disposed inside the housing, An electronic device wherein the electronic device is set to be fixed to the external device through an attractive force generated from the magnetic body based on the electronic device being placed on the external device.

13. In paragraph 12, The above magnetic material, A first magnetic body (531) including a magnet; and An electronic device including a second magnetic body (532) including magnets arranged at positions symmetrical about the insertion opening of the first magnetic body and the housing.

14. In paragraph 12, The above magnetic material, is positioned so as to face a portion of the side of the above housing, Some area of ​​the side surface facing the above magnetic body is, An electronic device, which is a region other than a part of the side surface of the housing in which the connection terminal is formed.

15. In paragraph 11, The above connection terminal is, An electronic device protruding from the side of the above housing.

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