Earring comprising antenna

Abstract

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an earring is provided, the earring comprising: an accessory comprising a first conductive pattern; and an earring back comprising a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through the first conductive pattern.

Description

Earrings with antennas

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an earring including an antenna.

[0002] A wearable device (or wearable electronic device) is a smart device that can be worn, such as glasses, watches, clothing, or accessories.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] Wireless communication is expanding and diversifying with the advent of wearable devices. Wearable devices are being offered in lightweight and compact forms to reduce discomfort, which can complicate the design of antennas for wireless communication.

[0005] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an earring including an antenna that can secure and / or improve antenna radiation performance by overcoming antenna design constraints due to miniaturization and weight reduction.

[0006] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an earring is provided, the earring comprising an accessory including a first conductive pattern, and an earring back including wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit and / or receive a signal in at least one frequency band via the first conductive pattern.

[0008] According to various embodiments of the present invention, by utilizing a conductive connecting member (e.g., a Hall IC FPCB) coupled to a housing (e.g., an antenna radiator) in a coupling structure as a ground, various frequency bands can be supported and antenna performance can be improved.

[0009] An earring including an antenna according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can secure and / or improve antenna radiation performance by overcoming antenna design constraints.

[0010] In addition, the effects that can be obtained or expected from various embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed directly or implicitly in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates an earring worn on a user's ear according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an earring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a portion of an earring and a cross-sectional view of a portion of the earring taken along line B-B' according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a flexible conductor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing various aspects of a flexible conductor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of an earring and a cross-sectional view of a portion of the earring taken along line C-C' according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of an earring, and a cross-sectional view of a portion of the earring taken along line D-D', according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an earring with an accessory and an earring bag separated, and a graph showing the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an earring with an accessory and an earring bag connected, and a graph showing the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a graph showing various shapes of earrings worn on a user's ears and the antenna radiation efficiency of the earrings according to the shapes, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an earring according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 15 is a graph showing various shapes of earrings worn on a user's ears, and antenna radiation efficiency of the earrings according to the shapes, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing an earring according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing an earring according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an external electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an external electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). The electronic device (101) may communicate with the external electronic device (104) via the server (108). The external electronic device (102 or 104) may include, but is not limited to, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device, for example. 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), and / or an antenna module (197). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of these components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device (101). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, some of these components may be implemented as a single integrated circuitry.

[0031] 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. As at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may load commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) into the volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory (134). The processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU)), a neural processing unit (NPU)), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower 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.

[0032] 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. The auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor (ISP) or a communication processor (CP)) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. This learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be any 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 DNN (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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may additionally or alternatively include a software structure.

[0033] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., a processor (120) or a sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The various data can include, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include a volatile memory (132) and / or a non-volatile memory (134).

[0034] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), and / or an application (146).

[0035] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in other components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, but is not limited to, a microphone or a key (e.g., a button), for example.

[0036] 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, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. The receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0037] 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. The display module (160) may include a touch circuit configured to detect a touch (e.g., a touch sensor), or a sensor circuit configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch (e.g., a pressure sensor).

[0038] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. The audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), or output sound through an audio output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (102)) (e.g., a speaker or headphones) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0039] 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. 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.

[0040] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device (102)). The interface (177) may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface.

[0041] 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., an external electronic device (102)). The connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, and / or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0042] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. The haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0043] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. The camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors (ISPs), or flashes.

[0044] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to or consumed by the electronic device (101). The power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0045] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). The battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, and / or a fuel cell.

[0046] 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., external electronic device (102), external 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 (AP)) and may include one or more communication processors (CPs) that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. 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). Of these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as BLUETOOTH, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (IR data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, 5G (5 thThe wireless communication module (192) can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a wide area network (e.g., a LAN or WAN), 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 use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in a subscriber identity module (SIM) (196) to identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199).

[0047] The wireless communication module (192) is 4G (4 thThe wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies after the 5G network, such as new radio access technology (NR). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (i.e., enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). 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) may 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) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., a second network (199)). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, 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.

[0048] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). 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 printed circuit board (PCB)). The antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an antenna array). 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 addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0049] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board (PCB), an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to 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 to a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high-frequency band.

[0050] 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)).

[0051] 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 of the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). All or part of the operations executed by the electronic device (101) may be executed by one or more external electronic devices among 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 executing the function or service itself or in addition, request one or more external electronic devices to execute the function or at least a part of the service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result, either as is or by further processing, as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technologies may be utilized, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low delay service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing (MEC). In another embodiment of the present disclosure, 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 of the present disclosure, an external electronic device (104) or server (108) may be included in a second network (199). The electronic device (101) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0052] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a wearable electronic device (e.g., an earring) (e.g., an earring (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3).

[0053] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific 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 dictates otherwise. In the present disclosure, phrases such as "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 each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When one element (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “coupled” or “connected” to another element (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively,” the element can be connected to the other element directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0054] The term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or portion of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0055] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands 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 command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0056] A method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or an application store (e.g., PLAYSTORE). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0057] Each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may comprise one or more entities. One or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components prior to the integration. The operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0058] Fig. 2 illustrates an earring (2) worn on an ear (31) of a user (3) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an earring (2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the earring (2) may be worn on a user's ear as an ear wearable device including electrical components. The earring (2) may be, for example, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may include at least some of the components included in the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the earring (2) may be a pierced earring that can be worn on the ear through a piercing. The term "piercing" may refer to a hole formed in the ear (also called a piercing hole or piercing hole) for wearing the earring (2). The location of the piercing may vary depending on the user's preference, and the earring (2) may be provided (or formed) in various shapes that do not reduce the wearing comfort, corresponding to the location of the piercing.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the earring (2) can be worn on an earlobe (32) of an ear (31). The earring (2) can include an accessory (also referred to as an ear accessory) (21) and an earring back (22). The accessory (21) can include a pin (also referred to as a piercing pin or a piercing pin) (211) and a conductive member (also referred to as a conductive portion) (212). The pin (211) can penetrate the piercing of the earlobe (32). The conductive member (212) can extend from the pin (211) or be physically and electrically connected to the pin (211). The conductive member (212) can be a substantial accessory member for decorating a user among the earring (2). The conductive member (212) can be provided (or formed) in various forms without being limited to the illustrated examples. In various embodiments, the accessory (21) may further include an additional accessory member disposed, connected, or coupled to the conductive member (212). The additional accessory member may be formed of various materials such as, for example, plastic, glass, gemstones, beads, or wood. The earring back (22) may be a structural element for securely securing the accessory (21) to the ear (31). In one embodiment, the earring back (22) may be fastened to a pin (211) of the accessory (21) at the back of the earlobe (32). The earring back (22) may reduce or prevent the accessory (21) from being dislodged from the earlobe (32). The earring back (22) may also be referred to by various other terms such as a 'backing', an 'earring backing', a 'stopper', an 'earring stopper', a 'stud', an 'earring stud', or a 'support'.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21) may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21) can be defined or interpreted as a first conductive pattern (201) included in the accessory (21).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the earring bag (22) may include a housing (also referred to as a case or outer body) (221) and a flexible conductor (e.g., the flexible conductor (42) of FIG. 4) accommodated in the housing (221). The earring bag (22) may include a pin hole. The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may, for example, penetrate the housing (221) of the earring bag (22) and the flexible conductor through the pin hole. The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may be detachably attached to the earring bag (22) through the flexible conductor. The flexible conductor may resiliently support the pin (211) of the accessory (21) penetrating the earring bag (22) through the pin hole to prevent the pin (211) from being detached from the earring bag (22).

[0065] According to one embodiment, the earring bag (22) may include a wireless communication circuit (222) housed in a housing (221). The wireless communication circuit (222) may include, for example, the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1. The wireless communication circuit (222) may include, for example, the communication processor (CP) of FIG. 1.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (222) may be electrically connected to a flexible conductor (e.g., the flexible conductor (42) of FIG. 4). The wireless communication circuit (222) may provide (or power) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF (radio frequency) signal, or a radiated current) to the first conductive pattern (201) of the accessory (21) through the flexible conductor connected to the pin (211) of the first conductive pattern (201) of the accessory (21). The first conductive pattern (201) may receive the electromagnetic signal from the wireless communication circuit (222) and operate as an antenna radiator.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (222) included in the earring bag (22) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band via the first conductive pattern (201) of the accessory (21). The designated frequency band may include, for example, a low band (LB) (about 600 MHz to about 1 GHz), a middle band (MB) (about 1 GHz to about 2.3 GHz), a high band (HB) (about 2.3 GHz to about 2.7 GHz), or an ultra-high band (UHB) (about 2.7 GHz to about 6 GHz). The at least one designated frequency band may include various other frequency bands.

[0068] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a portion of an earring (2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and a cross-sectional view of a portion of the earring (2) taken along line B-B'. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a flexible conductor (42) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing various aspects of a flexible conductor (42) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of an earring (2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and a cross-sectional view of a portion of the earring (2) taken along line C-C'.

[0069] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5, 6, and 7, the earring (2) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) may include a pin (211). The pin (211) may be a cylinder of circular cross-section extending along a substantially straight central axis (A).

[0071] According to various embodiments, the pin (211) of the accessory (21) may be a cylinder having various cross-sectional shapes such as an oval cross-section or a polygonal cross-section that can be safely positioned in the ear piercing without being restricted to a circular cross-section.

[0072] In one embodiment, the earring bag (22) may include a housing (221), a printed circuit board (41), a flexible conductor (42), a battery (44), and / or an electrical connection member (45).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the housing (221) can substantially provide (or form) the appearance of the earring bag (22). The housing (221) can interfere with the ear (31) so that the earring (2) does not fall out from the ear (31) when the earring (2) is worn on the ear (31).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the housing (221) may include a first face (221A), a second face (221B), and a side surface (also referred to as a third face) (221C). The first face (221A) may face in a first direction. The second face (221B) may face in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The side surface (221C) may connect or extend between the first face (221A) and the second face (221B) so as to surround the space between the first face (221A) and the second face (221B). The housing (221) may have an internal space between the first face (221A), the second face (221B), and the side surface (221C). A coordinate axis may be provided (or formed) with respect to the housing (221). For example, the +z axis may be the direction in which the first face (221A) faces, and the first face (221A) may be included in the xy plane.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the housing (221) may be provided (or formed) through a combination (or joining) of a plurality of parts. The plurality of parts of the housing (221) may be joined to each other through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding.

[0076] In one embodiment, the housing (221) may include a first plate (2211), a second plate (2212), and a side portion (also referred to as a side or side wall) (2213). The first plate (2211) may provide (or form) a first surface (221A). The second plate (2212) may provide (or form) a second surface (221B). The side portion (2213) may provide (or form) a side surface (221C). In one embodiment, an integral or unitary structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) comprising the second plate (2212) and the side portion (2213) may be provided (or formed). In various embodiments, an integral or unitary structure comprising the first plate (2211) and the side portion (2213) may be provided (or formed). In various embodiments, a first structure, integral or single, comprising a first plate (2211) and a portion of the side portion (2213), and a second structure, integral or single, comprising a second plate (2212) and a remaining portion of the side portion (2213) may be provided (or formed). In the illustrated example, the housing (221) may have a hexahedral appearance, but is not limited thereto and may be provided (or formed) in various shapes.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the housing (221) may include a first pin hole (PH1) included in a first plate (2211) and a second pin hole (PH2) included in a second plate (2212). The first pin hole (PH1) and the second pin hole (PH2) may be aligned in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211) of the accessory (21). The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may penetrate the housing (221) through the first pin hole (PH1) and the second pin hole (PH2).

[0078] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (41) may be accommodated in a housing (221). The printed circuit board (41) may be placed or coupled to a second plate (2212). The printed circuit board (41) may be coupled to the second plate (2212) through mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding. The printed circuit board (41) may include a rigid printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), or a rigid-flex PCB (RFPCB).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (41) may include a first substrate side (also referred to as a third side) (41A) and a second substrate side (also referred to as a fourth side) (41B) facing opposite to the first substrate side (41A). The first substrate side (41A) may face the first plate (2211). The second substrate side (41B) may face the second plate (2212).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (41) may include a third pin hole (PH3). The third pin hole (PH3) may be located between the first pin hole (PH1) of the first plate (2211) and the second pin hole (PH2) of the second plate (2212). The first pin hole (PH1), the second pin hole (PH2), and the third pin hole (PH3) may be aligned in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211) of the accessory (21). The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may penetrate the housing (221) and the printed circuit board (41) through the first pin hole (PH1), the second pin hole (PH2), and the third pin hole (PH3).

[0081] According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board (41) may be provided (or formed) in various forms, such as including a notch to replace the third pin hole (PH3) so as not to interfere with the pin (211) of the accessory (21) from penetrating the earring back (22).

[0082] According to one embodiment, a flexible conductor (also referred to as a flexible conductive member, a conductive elastomer, or a conductive elastomer) (42) can be disposed on a first substrate surface (41A) of a printed circuit board (41). The flexible conductor (42) can resiliently support a pin (211) of an accessory (21). The flexible conductor (42) can be fastened to the pin (211) to reduce or prevent the accessory (21) from being detached from the earring back (22).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the flexible conductor (42) may include a conductive structure (also referred to as a conductor, a metal structure, or a metal body) that includes an elastic structure. The flexible conductor (42) may include a first portion (421), a second portion (422), and a third portion (423). The first portion (421) may be disposed or coupled to a first substrate surface (41A) of a printed circuit board (41). The second portion (422) and the third portion (423) may extend from the first portion (421) and be positioned on opposite sides. The second portion (422) and the third portion (423) may be supported by the first portion (421) and may have elasticity. The second part (422) and the third part (423) are supported by the first part (421) and can elastically support and press the pin (211) of the accessory (21).

[0084] In one embodiment, the flexible conductor (42) may be formed by bending a metal plate (e.g., forming a material by applying force to cause plastic deformation and shape change). A first portion (421) of the flexible conductor (42) (e.g., a conductive clip) may include, for example, a planar or flat portion that is at least partially parallel to a first substrate surface (41A) of a printed circuit board (41). A second portion (422) of the flexible conductor (42) may include, for example, a first curved portion that extends and bends from the first portion (421). A third portion (423) of the flexible conductor (42) may include a second curved portion that extends and bends from the first portion (421).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the flexible conductor (42) may be provided (or formed) substantially symmetrically with respect to the pin (211) of the accessory (21). The second portion (422) and the third portion (423) of the flexible conductor (42) may be provided (or formed) substantially symmetrically with respect to the first portion (421).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the first portion (421) of the flexible conductor (42) can be disposed or bonded to a first substrate surface (41A) of a printed circuit board (41) via a conductive adhesive material (or conductive bonding material) such as solder. The first portion (421) can be physically and electrically connected to the printed circuit board (41) via the conductive adhesive material. The printed circuit board (41) can include a conductive pad (also referred to as a conductive land or a conductive terminal) corresponding to the first portion (421). The first portion (421) can be disposed or bonded to the printed circuit board (41) via the conductive adhesive material disposed between the first portion (421) and the conductive pad.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first portion (421) of the flexible conductor (42) can be physically and electrically connected to the printed circuit board (41) through a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first portion (421) of the flexible conductor (42) may include a fourth pin hole (PH4). The fourth pin hole (PH4) may be positioned between the first pin hole (PH1) of the first plate (2211) and the third pin hole (PH3) of the printed circuit board (41). The first pin hole (PH1), the second pin hole (PH2), the third pin hole (PH3), and the fourth pin hole (PH4) may be aligned in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211) of the accessory (21). The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may penetrate the housing (221), the printed circuit board (41), and the flexible conductor (42) through the first pin hole (PH1), the second pin hole (PH2), the third pin hole (PH3), and the fourth pin hole (PH4). The combination of the first pin hole (PH1), the second pin hole (PH2), the third pin hole (PH3), and the fourth pin hole (PH4) may be referred to as the 'pin hole (PH)' of the earring bag (22). The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may be supported by the pin hole (PH) of the earring bag (22) and may be stably positioned in the earring bag (22).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the pin (211) of the accessory (21) and the pin hole (PH) of the earring back (22) may be mutually rotatable about the central axis (A) of the pin (211) by sliding between them. In various embodiments, an interference structure may be provided (or formed) between the pin (211) and the pin hole (PH) so that mutual rotation between the accessory and the earring back (22) about the central axis (A) of the pin (211) is substantially difficult.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the pin (211) of the accessory (21) may include a fourth portion (2111), a fifth portion (2112), and a sixth portion (2113). The fourth portion (2111), the fifth portion (2112), and the sixth portion (2113) may be arranged in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211). The fourth portion (2111) may be arranged between the conductive member (212) (see FIG. 3) of the accessory (21) and the fifth portion (2112). The fourth portion (2111) may extend from the conductive member (212) (see FIG. 3) of the accessory (21) or may be physically and electrically connected to the conductive member (212). The fifth portion (2112) may be positioned between the fourth portion (2111) and the sixth portion (2113), and may extend the fourth portion (2111) and the sixth portion (2113). The fourth portion (2111) and the sixth portion (2113) may have a first diameter. The fifth portion (2112) may have a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. Due to the diameter difference between the fourth portion (2111) and the fifth portion (2112), and the diameter difference between the sixth portion (2113) and the fifth portion (2112), the pin (211) may have a groove (also called a fastening groove) (2114). When the second part (422) and the third part (423) of the flexible conductor (42) are inserted into the groove (2114) of the pin (211) and positioned with the fifth part (2112) therebetween, the flexible conductor (42) and the pin (211) can be fastened to each other due to interference between the second and third parts (422, 423) and the groove (2114).When the relative position between the pin (211) and the earring back (22) is changed so that the accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are coupled or separated from each other, the second and third parts (422, 423) of the flexible conductor (42) can be elastically deformed between a first state in which the sixth part (2113) of the pin (211) is positioned therebetween and a second state in which the fifth part (2112) of the pin (211) is positioned in the groove (2114) therebetween.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the second portion (422) of the flexible conductor (42) may include a first curved surface (4221) provided (or formed) in an area that physically contacts the pin (211) of the accessory (21). When viewed in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211), the first curved surface (4221) may have a shape corresponding to an outer peripheral surface (e.g., a side surface of a cylinder) of the pin (211). The third portion (423) of the flexible conductor (42) may include a second curved surface (4231) provided (or formed) in an area that physically contacts the pin (211) of the accessory (21). When viewed in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211), the second curved surface (4231) may have a shape corresponding to an outer peripheral surface (e.g., a side surface of a cylinder) of the pin (211). When the relative position between the pin (211) and the earring back (22) changes so that the accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are coupled or separated from each other, the first curved surface (4221) and the second curved surface (4231) can improve the stability of the flexible conductor (42) in supporting the pin (211).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the first curved surface (4221) included in the second portion (422) of the flexible conductor (42) may have a shape corresponding to an outer peripheral surface (e.g., a side surface of a cylinder) of the fifth portion (2112) of the pin (211). The second curved surface (4231) included in the third portion (423) of the flexible conductor (42) may have a shape corresponding to an outer peripheral surface (e.g., a side surface of a cylinder) of the fifth portion (2112) of the pin (211).

[0093] In one embodiment, the flexible conductor (42) may include a first bending portion (4222) extending from the second portion (422) to the first portion (421) such that the elastic structure of the second portion (422) with respect to the first portion (421) has improved durability. The first curved surface (4221) may be provided (or formed) by the first bending portion (4222). The flexible conductor (42) may include a second bending portion (4232) extending from the third portion (423) to the first portion (421) such that the elastic structure of the third portion (423) with respect to the first portion (421) has improved durability. The second curved surface (4231) may be provided (or formed) by the second bending portion (4232).

[0094] According to various embodiments, the flexible conductor (42) may be provided (or formed) in a form that includes various other resilient structures that can be attached to and detached from the pin (211) of the accessory (21), without being limited to the illustrated example.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the earring back (22) can be reversibly fastened to the pin (211) of the accessory (21). As illustrated in FIG. 4, the earring back (22) can be fastened to the pin (211) such that the fourth portion (2111) of the pin (211) protrudes with respect to the first face (221A) of the housing (221) and the sixth portion (2113) of the pin (211) protrudes with respect to the second face (221B) of the housing (221). As shown in FIG. 7, the earring back (22) can be fastened to the pin (211) such that the fourth portion (2111) of the pin (211) protrudes with respect to the second surface (221B) of the housing (221) and the sixth portion (2113) of the pin (211) protrudes with respect to the first surface (221A) of the housing (221).

[0096] According to one embodiment, a plurality of electronic components (43) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (41). At least some of the plurality of electronic components (43) may be disposed on a first side (41A) of the printed circuit board (41), but are not limited thereto, may be disposed on a second side (41B) of the printed circuit board (41). The plurality of electronic components (43) may include wireless communication circuitry (also referred to as a wireless communication module) (e.g., wireless communication circuitry (222) of FIG. 3 ). The wireless communication circuitry may be electrically connected to a flexible conductor (42). The printed circuit board (41) may include a conductive path (411) that electrically connects the wireless communication circuitry and the flexible conductor (42). The wireless communication circuitry may provide an electromagnetic signal (or, a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) to the conductive path (411). The first conductive pattern (201) of the accessory (21) (see FIG. 3) can be electrically connected to the flexible conductor (42) through a connection between the pin (211) and the flexible conductor (42), and an electromagnetic signal from a wireless communication circuit can be provided (or fed) to the first conductive pattern (201) through the conductive path (411) and the flexible conductor (42). The combination of the conductive path (411) and the flexible conductor (42) can be defined or interpreted as, for example, a transmission line or a feeding line between the wireless communication circuit and the first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3). The combination of the conductive path (411) and the flexible conductor (42) can be defined or interpreted as, for example, a feeding section. An electromagnetic signal is provided (or fed) from a wireless communication circuit to a first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3), and an electromagnetic field (also called a radiation field) capable of transmitting and / or receiving a signal of at least one designated frequency band can be generated (or formed) through the first conductive pattern (201).

[0097] According to one embodiment, when a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) provides (or powers) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiation current) to a first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3), a signal path through which the electromagnetic signal flows may be formed in the first conductive pattern (201). When an electromagnetic signal (or power) is provided (or power is powered) from the wireless communication circuit to the first conductive pattern (201), an electromagnetic field (or a beam pattern or a radiation pattern) may be provided (or formed) through the signal path. The first conductive pattern (201) may have a physical length corresponding to a wavelength of the electromagnetic signal. The physical length may refer to an electrical size or length expressed as a ratio of a wavelength (λ). The electromagnetic field radiated from the first conductive pattern (201) during power supply may have a resonant frequency corresponding to the physical length of the first conductive pattern (201) that the signal path has.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the earring (2) may include a second conductive pattern (e.g., the second conductive pattern (202) of FIG. 9) included in the earring bag (22). The location of the second conductive pattern may vary. The wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band via the second conductive pattern.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the second conductive pattern may include at least a portion of a conductive portion or conductive area positioned, arranged, or housed in the housing (221).

[0100] In one embodiment, the second conductive pattern may include at least a portion of a conductive portion or conductive area included in the housing (221).

[0101] In one embodiment, the second conductive pattern may include a conductive pattern disposed on or included in a printed circuit board (41). The second conductive pattern may include, for example, a PCB embedded antenna (PEA).

[0102] In one embodiment, the second conductive pattern may include a conductive pattern disposed on a separate non-conductive member (also referred to as a non-conductive member) housed in the housing (221).

[0103] In one embodiment, the second conductive pattern may include a flexible conductor (e.g., flexible conductor (42) of FIG. 4).

[0104] According to one embodiment, when the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are separated, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through a second conductive pattern (e.g., the second conductive pattern (202) of FIG. 9) included in the earring bag (22).

[0105] According to one embodiment, when the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are connected, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through the first conductive pattern (201) included in the accessory (21) (see FIG. 3) and the second conductive pattern (202) included in the earring bag (22) (e.g., the second conductive pattern (202) of FIG. 9).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components (43) may include a matching circuit. The matching circuit may include, for example, an electrical element having components such as inductance, capacitance, or conductance. The matching circuit may include various elements such as, for example, a lumped element or a passive element. The matching circuit may, for example, shift the resonant frequency of at least one antenna radiator of the earring (2) (e.g., the first conductive pattern (201) included in the accessory (21) and / or the second conductive pattern included in the earring back (22)) to a specified frequency or shift it by a specified amount. The matching circuit may, for example, perform impedance matching for at least one antenna radiator.

[0107] In one embodiment, the matching circuit may be disposed on or electrically connected to the conductive path (411). The matching circuit may, for example, shift the resonant frequency of the first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3) of the accessory (110) to a specified frequency or by a specified amount. The matching circuit may, for example, substantially match the impedance of the transmission line (e.g., the combination of the conductive path (411) and the flexible conductor (42)) and the impedance of the first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3). The impedance matching may reduce the amount of reflection at the connection between the transmission line and the first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3), thereby reducing degradation of the antenna's radiation performance.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the earring (2) may include a ground structure (also referred to as a ground) (not shown separately). The ground structure may include, for example, a ground region included in a printed circuit board (41) and various other conductors (e.g., conductive members included in a housing (221)) electrically connected to the ground region. The ground structure may reduce or prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) to electrical elements included in the earring (2). The ground structure may reduce or prevent, for example, the electromagnetic influence of noise from outside the earring (2) on electrical elements included in the earring (2). The ground structure may reduce or prevent, for example, electromagnetic interference between electrical elements included in the earring (2).

[0109] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the ground structure of the earring (2) can function as an antenna ground. The antenna ground can have an electromagnetic effect on at least one antenna radiator included in the earring (2) (e.g., a first conductive pattern (201) included in the accessory (21) and / or a second conductive pattern included in the earring back (22). The antenna ground can secure and / or improve antenna radiation performance (or radio transmission / reception performance or communication performance) and / or coverage with respect to the at least one antenna radiator. The antenna ground can reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) or signal loss with respect to the at least one antenna radiator.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the antenna ground can exert an electromagnetic influence (e.g., electromagnetic force or radiation of radio waves) that can be provided in a form that can secure and / or improve radio transmission and reception performance in a specified direction by a beam pattern (or radiation pattern) radiated from at least one antenna radiator (e.g., a first conductive pattern (201) included in an accessory (21) and / or a second conductive pattern included in an earring back (22).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the antenna ground may contribute to providing a beam pattern having a directionality in space in a given direction by at least one antenna radiator (e.g., a first conductive pattern (201) included in an accessory (21) and / or a second conductive pattern included in an earring back (22).

[0112] According to one embodiment, when the earring (2) is worn on the ear (31) (see FIG. 2), the ground structure or antenna ground can reduce the impact (e.g., specific absorption rate (SAR)) of at least one antenna radiator (e.g., a first conductive pattern (201) included in the accessory (21) and / or a second conductive pattern included in the earring back (22)) on the user.

[0113] In one embodiment, a battery (44) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1) may be accommodated in a housing (221). The battery (44) may be positioned or coupled to the housing (221) via mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening, or bonding. The battery (44) may supply power to at least one electrical element (e.g., wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) positioned on a printed circuit board (41). The battery (44) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, and / or a fuel cell.

[0114] According to one embodiment, an electrical connection member (45) may be accommodated in a housing (221). The electrical connection member (45) may electrically connect a printed circuit board (41) and a battery (44). A connector (46) electrically connected to the electrical connection member (45) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (41). The electrical connection member (45) may be various, such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a cable.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components (43) may include a power management circuit (e.g., a power management module (188) of FIG. 1). The power management circuit may be electrically connected to a connector (46) via a conductive path included in a printed circuit board (41). The power management circuit may be implemented, for example, as at least a portion of a PMIC.

[0116] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of an earring (2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and a cross-sectional view of a portion of the earring (2) taken along line D-D'.

[0117] Referring to Fig. 8, the earring (2) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22). The exemplary embodiment of Fig. 8 is a partial modification or variation of the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 4. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals may be used for components that are at least partially identical, similar, or related to any one of the components of Fig. 4, and it may be understood that the shape thereof has been modified or varied.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the pin (211) of the accessory (21) may include a fourth portion (2111), a fifth portion (2112), a sixth portion (2113), a plunger (810), and / or a first elastic member (also referred to as a first elastic body) (820).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the sixth portion (2113) and the plunger (810) may be slidably connected to each other. The sixth portion (2113) may include a guide (840). The guide (840) includes an internal space extending in a direction from the fourth portion (2111) toward the sixth portion (2113), and the guide (840) may include an opening (841) facing toward the printed circuit board (41). The sixth portion (2113) may also be referred to as a 'barrel'. The plunger (810) is positioned in the guide (840) of the sixth portion (2113) and may be guided by the guide (840) to move relative to the sixth portion (2113) in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211). Depending on the relative position of the plunger (810) with respect to the sixth portion (2113), the extent to which the plunger (810) protrudes out of the sixth portion (2113) through the opening (841) of the guide (840) may vary. Interference between the plunger (810) and the sixth portion (2113) may be provided (or formed) so that the plunger (810) does not dislodge from the sixth portion (2113) through the opening (841) in a direction from the fourth portion (2111) to the sixth portion (2113) (e.g., in the -z-axis direction).

[0120] In one embodiment, the first elastic member (820) may be disposed between the sixth portion (2113) and the plunger (810). The plunger (810) may be elastically supported by the first elastic member (820) and may move relative to the sixth portion (2113) in the direction of the central axis (A) of the pin (211). The first elastic member (820) may be, for example, a compression spring, but is not limited thereto.

[0121] In one embodiment, a pin (211) comprising a combination of a sixth portion (2113) (e.g., a barrel), a plunger (810), and a first elastic member (820) may be referred to as a 'pogo pin'.

[0122] In one embodiment, when the pin (211) and the earring back (22) are engaged, the plunger (810) may be brought into physical contact with the printed circuit board (41) and electrically connected to the printed circuit board (41). When the pin (211) and the earring back (22) are engaged, the first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3) of the accessory (21) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) disposed on the printed circuit board (41) through the physical contact between the plunger (810) and the printed circuit board (41).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the earring bag (22) may include a housing (221), a printed circuit board (41), a plurality of electronic components (43), a battery (44), an electrical connection member (45), a connector (46), and / or a second elastic member (also referred to as a second elastic body) (830).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the housing (221) may include a first plate (2211), a second plate (2212), and a side portion (2213). The first plate (2211) may include a first pin hole (PH1). A pin (211) of the accessory (21) may be inserted into the internal space of the housing (221) through the first pin hole (PH1).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (41) may include a conductive terminal (412) disposed on the first substrate surface (41A). The conductive terminal (412) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in a plurality of electronic components (43) disposed on the printed circuit board (41) via a conductive path (411) included in the printed circuit board (41). The combination of the conductive terminal (412) and the conductive path (411) may be defined or interpreted as a transmission line, a feed line, or a feed portion between the wireless communication circuit and the first conductive pattern (201) (see FIG. 3). When the pin (211) and the earring back (22) are engaged, the plunger (810) may be brought into physical contact with the conductive terminal (412) of the printed circuit board (41).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the second elastic member (830) may be disposed or coupled to the first plate (2211) of the housing (221). The second elastic member (830) may be coupled to the first plate (2211) through, for example, a mechanical fastening such as a screw fastening, or bonding. The second elastic member (830) may be looped and may include a fifth pin hole (PH5) corresponding to the first pin hole (PH1) of the housing (221). The pin (211) of the accessory (21) may be inserted into the internal space of the housing (221) through the first pin hole (PH1) and the fifth pin hole (PH5). The combination of the first pin hole (PH1) and the fifth pin hole (PH5) may be referred to as a 'pin hole' of the earring back (22). The pin (211) of the accessory (21) can be supported in the pin hole of the earring bag (22) and stably positioned in the earring bag (22). When the second elastic member (830) is inserted into the groove (2114) of the pin (211), the pin (211) and the second elastic member (830) can be fastened to each other due to interference between the second elastic member (830) and the groove (2114). When the relative position between the pin (211) and the earring bag (22) changes so that the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are coupled or separated from each other, the second elastic member (830) can be elastically deformed between a first state in which the sixth part (2113) of the pin (211) is positioned therebetween and a second state in which the fifth part (2112) of the pin (211) is positioned in the groove (2114).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the second elastic member (830) may be formed of various elastic or flexible materials, such as rubber or silicone.

[0128] According to one embodiment, when the pin (211) of the accessory (21) and the second elastic member (830) are fastened, the plunger (810) of the pin (211) is elastically supported by the first elastic member (820) and can come into physical contact with the conductive terminal (412) of the printed circuit board (41). The fastening force between the pin (211) of the accessory (21) and the second elastic member (830) may be greater than the compressive force of the first elastic member (820).

[0129] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an earring (2) with an accessory (21) and an earring back (22) separated according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and a graph showing the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2). FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an earring (2) with an accessory (21) and an earring back (22) connected according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, and a graph showing the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2).

[0130] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the earring (2) may include a second conductive pattern (202) included in the earring back (22).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the second conductive pattern (202) may include at least a portion of a conductive portion or conductive area positioned, arranged, or accommodated in the housing (221).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the second conductive pattern (202) may be at least a portion of a conductive portion or conductive area included in the housing (221).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the second conductive pattern (202) may include a conductive pattern disposed on or included in a printed circuit board (41) (see FIG. 4). The second conductive pattern (202) may include, for example, PEA.

[0134] In one embodiment, the second conductive pattern (202) may include a conductive pattern disposed on a separate non-conductive material (also referred to as a non-conductive member) accommodated in the housing (221). The second conductive pattern (202) may include a conductive pattern disposed on the non-conductive material, for example, through laser direct structuring (LDS). LDS may be a method of designing a pattern on a non-conductive material using a laser and forming a conductive pattern by plating a conductive material, such as copper or nickel, thereon.

[0135] In one embodiment, the second conductive pattern (202) may include a flexible conductor (e.g., the flexible conductor (42) of FIG. 4). The flexible conductor may be electrically connected to at least one other conductive element of the second conductive pattern (202). The at least one other conductive element may include at least a portion of a conductive portion or conductive area positioned, arranged, or housed in the housing (221). The at least one other conductive element may include at least a portion of a conductive portion or conductive area included in the housing (221). The at least one other conductive element may include a PEA. The at least one other conductive element may include a conductive pattern formed via LDS. The at least one other conductive element may also be various other elements.

[0136] According to one embodiment, when the accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are separated, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal in a second frequency band (FB2) through a second conductive pattern (also referred to as a second antenna radiator) (202) included in the earring back (22). When the wireless communication circuit provides (or feeds) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) to the second conductive pattern (202), an electromagnetic field (also referred to as a radiated field) radiated from the second conductive pattern (202) may resonate at a frequency included in the second frequency band (FB2).

[0137] In one embodiment, when the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are separated, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) can transmit and / or receive a signal in the frequency band of the first short-range communication network through the second conductive pattern (202). The first short-range communication network may include, for example, Bluetooth.

[0138] According to one embodiment, when the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are connected, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through a first conductive pattern (also referred to as a first antenna radiator) (201) included in the accessory (21) and a second conductive pattern (also referred to as a second antenna radiator) (202) included in the earring bag (22). When a wireless communication circuit provides (or supplies) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) to a first conductive pattern (201) and a second conductive pattern (20), an electromagnetic field (also referred to as a radiated field) radiated from the first and second conductive patterns (201, 202) can resonate at a first frequency included in a first frequency band (FB1) and a second frequency included in a second frequency band (FB2). In one embodiment, the first conductive pattern (201) can substantially resonate at the first frequency, and the second conductive pattern (202) can substantially resonate at the second frequency.

[0139] According to one embodiment, when the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are connected, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) can transmit and / or receive a signal of a first frequency band of a first short-range communication network and a signal of a second frequency band of a second short-range communication network through the first and second conductive patterns (201, 202). The first short-range communication network can include, for example, Bluetooth. The second short-range communication network can include, for example, WiFi.

[0140] FIG. 11 is a graph showing various shapes of earrings (2) worn on a user's ear (31) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and the antenna radiation efficiency of the earrings (2) according to the shapes.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 11, the earring (2) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22). The accessory (21) may include a pin (211) that penetrates the piercing of the ear (31) and is connected to the earring bag (22), and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). A first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21), may receive (or be powered by) an electromagnetic signal (or a wireless signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) and operate as an antenna radiator.

[0142] Graph 1111 shows the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2) according to the first example (1110). Graph 1121 shows the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2) according to the second example (1120). Graph 1131 shows the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2) according to the third example (1130). Referring to graphs 1111, 1121, and 1131, the frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) of the earring (2) may vary depending on the shape of the conductive member (212) of the earring (2).

[0143] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 12, the earring (2) according to the fourth example (1210), the earring (2) according to the fifth example (1220), and the earring (2) according to the sixth example (1230) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) of the earring (2) according to the fourth example (1210) may include a pin (211), a conductive member (212), and a non-conductive member (1211). The non-conductive member (1211) may be disposed on the conductive member (212) as an additional accessory member. At least a portion of the conductive member (212) may be, for example, located inside the non-conductive member (1211).

[0146] According to one embodiment, in the fourth example (1210), the first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21), can be provided (or powered) with an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) to operate as an antenna radiator. The non-conductive member (1211) can have an electromagnetic effect on the first conductive pattern (201). The non-conductive member (1211) may also be referred to as a 'non-conductive pattern'. The combination of the first conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1211) can have different frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) compared to a comparative example including only the first conductive pattern (201). The shape of the conductive member (212), the relative shape or position of the non-conductive member (1211) with respect to the conductive member (212), and / or the permittivity of the non-conductive member (1211) can be varied so that the combination of the first conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1211) can resonate in at least one designated frequency band.

[0147] According to one embodiment, in the fourth example (1210), the first conductive pattern (201) may have an electrical length represented by a ratio of wavelengths corresponding to the operating frequency (also referred to as the operating frequency) of the earring (2). The non-conductive member (1211) may have a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length of the first conductive pattern (201).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) of the earring (2) according to the fifth example (1220) may include a pin (211), a conductive member (212), a first non-conductive member (1221), a second non-conductive member (1222), and a third non-conductive member (1223). For example, the first non-conductive member (1221), the second non-conductive member (1222), and the third non-conductive member (1223) may be disposed on the conductive member (212) as additional accessory members and may be spaced apart from each other. In one embodiment, the conductive member (212) of the fifth example (1220) may be provided (or formed) in various forms, such as further including a portion (2121) formed between the second non-conductive member (1222) and the third non-conductive member (1223), compared to the conductive member (212) of the fourth example (1210) or the sixth example (1230).

[0149] According to one embodiment, in the fifth example (1220), the first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21), can be provided (or powered) with an electromagnetic signal (or, a wireless signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) to operate as an antenna radiator. In the fifth example (1220), the first, second, and third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, 1223) can exert an electromagnetic influence on the first conductive pattern (201). The combination of the first, second, and third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, 1223) may also be referred to as a 'non-conductive pattern'. The combination of the conductive pattern (201) and the first, second, and third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, 1223) may have different frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) compared to a comparative example including only the first conductive pattern (201). The shape of the conductive member (212), the relative shape or position of the first, second, and / or third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, and / or 1223) with respect to the conductive member (212), and / or the permittivity of the first, second, and / or third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, and / or 1223) can be varied so that the combination of the conductive pattern (201) and the first, second, and / or third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, and / or 1223) can resonate in at least one designated frequency band.

[0150] According to one embodiment, in the fifth example (1220), the first conductive pattern (201) can have an electrical length represented by a ratio of wavelengths corresponding to the operating frequency of the earring (2). The first, second, and / or third non-conductive members (1221, 1222, and / or 1223) can have a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length of the first conductive pattern (201).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) of the earring (2) according to the sixth example (1230) may include a pin (211), a conductive member (212), and a non-conductive member (1231). The non-conductive member (1231) may be disposed on the conductive member (212) as an additional accessory member. The non-conductive member (1231) may be provided (or formed) in the form of a band disposed to surround the conductive member (212), for example.

[0152] According to one embodiment, in the sixth example (1230), the first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21), can be provided (or powered) with an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) to operate as an antenna radiator. In the sixth example (1230), the non-conductive member (1231) can exert an electromagnetic influence on the first conductive pattern (201). The non-conductive member (1213) may also be referred to as a 'non-conductive pattern'. The combination of the conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1231) can have different frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) compared to the comparative example including only the first conductive pattern (201). The shape of the conductive member (212), the relative shape or position of the non-conductive member (1231) with respect to the conductive member (212), and / or the permittivity of the non-conductive member (1231) can be varied so that the combination of the conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1231) can resonate in at least one designated frequency band.

[0153] According to one embodiment, in the sixth example (1230), the first conductive pattern (201) may have an electrical length represented by a ratio of wavelengths corresponding to the operating frequency of the earring (2). The non-conductive member (1231) may have a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length of the first conductive pattern (201).

[0154] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0155] Referring to FIG. 13, the earring (2) according to the seventh example may include a pin (211), a conductive member (212), and a non-conductive member (1211). The non-conductive member (1211) may be placed on the conductive member (212) as an additional accessory member. At least a portion of the conductive member (212) may be, for example, located inside the non-conductive member (1211).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of a pin (211) and a conductive member (212) of an accessory (21), can operate as an antenna radiator by receiving (or powering) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22). The non-conductive member (1211) (e.g., a non-conductive pattern) can have an electromagnetic effect on the first conductive pattern (201). The combination of the first conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1211) can have different frequency characteristics (e.g., a resonant frequency) compared to a comparative example including only the first conductive pattern (201). The shape of the conductive member (212), the relative shape or position of the non-conductive member (1211) with respect to the conductive member (212), and / or the permittivity of the non-conductive member (1211) can be varied so that the combination of the first conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1211) can resonate in at least one designated frequency band.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the first conductive pattern (201) may have an electrical length represented by a ratio of wavelengths corresponding to the operating frequency (also referred to as the operating frequency) of the earring (2). The conductive member (212) of the first conductive pattern (201) may be provided (or formed) with a physical length (or radiator length) shorter than the conductive member (212) according to the fourth example (1210) of FIG. 12 to adjust resonance characteristics (e.g., resonance frequency). The non-conductive member (1211) may have a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length of the first conductive pattern (201).

[0158] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 14, the earring (2) according to the eighth example may include a pin (211), a conductive member (212), and a non-conductive member (1211). The non-conductive member (1211) may be disposed on the conductive member (212) as an additional accessory member. At least a portion of the conductive member (212) may be, for example, located inside the non-conductive member (1211).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (212) may include a first conductive portion (1410) and a second conductive portion (1420), as compared to the conductive member (212) according to the fourth example (1210) of FIG. 12. The first conductive portion (1410) and the second conductive portion (1420) may be physically separated from each other with a segment (also referred to as a gap) (1430) between the first conductive portion (1410) and the second conductive portion (1420). The first conductive portion (1410) may extend from the pin (211) or be connected to the pin (211). The segment (1430) may be covered by the non-conductive member (1211) and not exposed to the outside. A portion of the non-conductive member (1211) may be located in the segment (1430).

[0161] According to one embodiment, the first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) of the accessory (21) and the first conductive portion (1410), can be provided with (or powered by) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) to operate as an antenna radiator. The non-conductive member (1211) (e.g., the non-conductive pattern) can have an electromagnetic effect on the first conductive pattern (201). The combination of the first conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1211) can have different frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) compared to a comparative example including only the first conductive pattern (201).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the first conductive pattern (201) may have an electrical length represented by a ratio of wavelengths corresponding to the operating frequency (also referred to as the operating frequency) of the earring (2). The segmented portion (1430) allows a portion of the conductive member (212) (e.g., the first conductive member (1410)) to operate as an antenna radiator, and the first conductive pattern (201) may have a shorter physical length (or radiator length) than the first conductive pattern (201) according to the fourth example (1210) of FIG. 12. The non-conductive member (1211) may have a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length of the first conductive pattern (201).

[0163] FIG. 15 is a graph showing various shapes of earrings (2) worn on a user's ear (31) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and the antenna radiation efficiency of the earrings (2) according to the shapes.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 15, the earring (2) according to the 9th example (1510) and the earring (2) according to the 10th example (1520) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) of the earring (2) according to the ninth example (1510) may include a pin (211) and a conductive member (212). The first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21), may receive (or be powered by) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) and operate as an antenna radiator. The graph 1512 represents the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2) according to the ninth example (1510).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) of the earring (2) according to the tenth example (1520) may include a pin (211), a conductive member (212), and a non-conductive member (1521). The first conductive pattern (201), which is a combination of the pin (211) and the conductive member (212) of the accessory (21), may receive (or be powered by) an electromagnetic signal (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or a radiated current) from a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) and may operate as an antenna radiator. The non-conductive member (1521) may be disposed on the conductive member (212) and may exert an electromagnetic influence on the first conductive pattern (201). The graph 1522 shows the antenna radiation efficiency of the earring (2) according to the tenth example (1520).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (212) according to the ninth example (1510) may be provided (or formed) with a first physical length (L1). The first physical length (L1) may be, for example, about 40 mm.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the conductive member (212) according to the tenth example (1520) may be provided (or formed) with a second physical length (L2) that is shorter than the first physical length (L1). The second physical length (L2) may be, for example, about 30 mm. Referring to graphs 1512 and 1522, the conductive member (212) of the tenth example (1520) has a shorter physical length than the conductive member (212) of the ninth example (1510), but the earring (2) of the tenth example can substantially have frequency characteristics (e.g., resonant frequency) corresponding to securing antenna radiation efficiency in at least one designated frequency band (e.g., first frequency band (FB1) and / or second frequency band (FB2)) due to the electromagnetic influence of the non-conductive member (1521) (e.g., influence of a permittivity of about 3.5). The earring (2) according to the tenth example can improve aesthetics due to the addition of the non-conductive member (1521) while reducing the size (e.g., physical length) of the conductive member (212) compared to the earring (2) according to the ninth example.

[0169] According to various embodiments, the shape of the conductive member (212), the relative shape or position of the non-conductive member (1521) with respect to the conductive member (212), and / or the permittivity of the non-conductive member (1521) may be varied so that the combination of the first conductive pattern (201) and the non-conductive member (1521) can resonate in at least one designated frequency band.

[0170] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 16, the earring (2) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) may include a first conductive pattern (201) including pins (211) and a conductive member (212). A wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through the first conductive pattern (201).

[0173] In one embodiment, the earring back (22) may be a structural element for securely fixing the accessory (21) to the ear (e.g., earlobe). The earring back (22) may be rotatably connected to the accessory (21). The earring back (22) and the accessory (21) may be, for example, hingedly connected. When the earring (2) is worn on the user's ear, the earring back (22) may be rotated relative to the accessory (21) so that the pins (211) of the accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are connected to each other after the pins (211) of the accessory (21) are passed through the ear piercing. When the earring (2) is removed from the user's ear, the earring back (22) may be rotated relative to the accessory (21) so that the pins (211) of the accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are separated.

[0174] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) can be electrically connected to the first conductive pattern (201) of the accessory (21) through a portion (e.g., a rotational connection portion) through which the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are connected to each other so that they can rotate.

[0175] According to various embodiments, the rotational connection between the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) may be configured such that when the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are relatively positioned such that the pins (211) of the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are engaged, the first conductive pattern (201) is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit. The rotational connection between the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) may be configured such that when the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are relatively positioned such that the pins (211) of the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are disengaged, the first conductive pattern (201) is electrically isolated from the wireless communication circuit.

[0176] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit included in the earring bag (22) (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) may be electrically connected to the first conductive pattern (201) through an electrical connection structure between the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) when the pins (211) of the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are engaged (e.g., a physical contact between the plunger (810) of FIG. 8 and the conductive terminal (412) of the printed circuit board (41)). The wireless communication circuit may be electrically isolated from the first conductive pattern (201) through an electrical separation between the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) when the pins (211) of the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are separated (e.g., a physical separation between the plunger (810) of FIG. 8 and the conductive terminal (412) of the printed circuit board (41).

[0177] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in an earring bag (22) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through at least one of a first conductive pattern (201) of an accessory (21) and a second conductive pattern (202) of an earring bag (22) (see FIG. 9).

[0178] According to various embodiments, the pin (211) of the accessory (21) may be implemented to penetrate the earring back (22).

[0179] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing an earring (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0180] Referring to FIG. 17, the earring (2) may include an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22).

[0181] According to one embodiment, the accessory (21) may include a first conductive pattern (201). A wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band via the first conductive pattern (201).

[0182] In one embodiment, the earring back (22) may be a structural element for securely securing the accessory (21) to the ear (e.g., earlobe). The earring back (22) may be rotatably connected to one end (e.g., a first end) of the accessory (21). The earring back (22) and the accessory (21) may be, for example, hingedly connected. The first conductive pattern (201) may include a support portion (1701) positioned at the other end (e.g., a second end) of the accessory (21). When the earring (2) is worn on the user's ear, the earring back (22) may be rotated relative to the accessory (21) so that the earring back (22) approaches the support portion (1701) so that the earring back (22) and the support portion (1701) of the accessory (21) face each other with the ear interposed therebetween. The earring (2) can be worn on the ear by the earring back (22) and the support member (1701) supporting the ear. When the earring (2) is removed from the user's ear, the earring back (22) can be rotated relative to the accessory (21) so that the earring back (22) moves away from the support member (1701).

[0183] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in the earring bag (22) can be electrically connected to the first conductive pattern (201) of the accessory (21) through a portion (e.g., a rotational connection portion) through which the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are connected to each other so that they can rotate.

[0184] According to various embodiments, the rotational connection between the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) may be configured such that when the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are relatively positioned such that the pins (211) of the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are engaged, the first conductive pattern (201) is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit. The rotational connection between the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) may be configured such that when the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are relatively positioned such that the pins (211) of the earring bag (22) and the accessory (21) are disengaged, the first conductive pattern (201) is electrically isolated from the wireless communication circuit.

[0185] According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit (222) of FIG. 3) included in an earring bag (22) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through at least one of a first conductive pattern (201) of an accessory (21) and a second conductive pattern (202) of an earring bag (22) (see FIG. 9).

[0186] According to various embodiments, the support (1701) may be formed of a non-conductive material and may be excluded from the first conductive pattern (201).

[0187] According to various embodiments, the non-pierced earing may be provided or formed in various other forms, not limited to the example of FIG. 15.

[0188] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an earring (2) includes an accessory (21) and an earring bag (22). The accessory (21) includes a first conductive pattern (201). The earring bag (22) includes a wireless communication circuit (222). The wireless communication circuit (222) is configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band via the first conductive pattern (201).

[0189] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first conductive pattern (201) may include a pin (211) penetrating a piercing of a user's ear (31) and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). The earring bag (22) may further include a housing (221) and a flexible conductor (42) accommodated in the housing (221) and resiliently engaged with the pin (211). The wireless communication circuit (222) may be electrically connected to the first conductive pattern (201) via the flexible conductor (42).

[0190] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the earring bag (22) may further include a printed circuit board (41) accommodated in a housing (221). A flexible conductor (42) and a wireless communication circuit (222) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (41).

[0191] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the earring back (22) may include a pin hole (PH) through which a pin (211) passes. The earring back (22) may be reversibly fastened to the pin (211).

[0192] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first conductive pattern (201) may include a pin (211) penetrating a piercing of a user's ear (31) and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). The earring back (22) may include a housing (221), an elastic member (e.g., a second elastic member (830)) disposed in the housing (221) to be elastically engaged with the pin (211), and a printed circuit board (41) accommodated in the housing (221). The pin (211) may be a pogo pin that physically contacts a conductive terminal (412) disposed in the printed circuit board (41).

[0193] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the earring bag (22) may further include a second conductive pattern (202). While the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are connected, the wireless communication circuit (222) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one frequency band through the first conductive pattern (201) and the second conductive pattern (202). While the accessory (21) and the earring bag (22) are separated, the wireless communication circuit (222) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one frequency band through the second conductive pattern (202).

[0194] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the first conductive pattern (201) may include a pin (211) penetrating a piercing of a user's ear (31) and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). The earring back (22) may further include a housing (221) and a flexible conductor (42) accommodated in the housing (221) and resiliently connected to the pin (211). The second conductive pattern (202) may include the flexible conductor (42).

[0195] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the second conductive pattern (202) may further include at least one conductive portion positioned on the earring back (22) and electrically connected to the flexible conductor (42).

[0196] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one conductive member may include a PEA.

[0197] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one conductive member can be formed via LDS.

[0198] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the earring (2) may further include a matching circuit that is accommodated in the earring bag (22) and electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (222).

[0199] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one designated frequency band may include a frequency band of Bluetooth communication and / or a frequency band of Wi-Fi communication.

[0200] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the accessory (21) may further include a non-conductive member (1211) disposed on the first conductive pattern (201). The first conductive pattern (201) may have an electrical length corresponding to a wavelength of a signal. The non-conductive member (1211) may have a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length.

[0201] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the earring (2) may further include a battery (44) accommodated in an earring bag (22) and electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (222).

[0202] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an earring back (22) may be rotatably connected to a first end of an accessory (21). The earring (2) may include a support (1701) positioned at a second end of the accessory (21). When the earring (2) is worn on a user's ear (31), the earring back (22) may be positioned to face the support (1701) with the ear (31) interposed therebetween.

[0203] The embodiments disclosed in this disclosure and the drawings are merely specific examples to more easily explain the technical content and aid in understanding the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be construed as including modified or altered forms in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Additionally, it will be understood that any embodiment(s) described herein can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.

Claims

1. In the earring (2), An accessory (21) including a first challenge pattern (201); and An earring comprising an earring back (22) including a wireless communication circuit (222) configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of at least one designated frequency band through the first challenge pattern (201).

2. In paragraph 1, The above first conductive pattern (201) includes a pin (211) penetrating the piercing of the user's ear (31) and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). The above earring bag (22) further includes a housing (221), and a flexible conductor (42) accommodated in the housing (221) and elastically connected to the pin (211), and The above wireless communication circuit (222) is an earring electrically connected to the first conductive pattern (201) through the flexible conductor (42).

3. In paragraph 2, The above earring bag (22) further includes a printed circuit board (41) accommodated in the housing (221), and The above flexible conductor (42) and the wireless communication circuit (222) are placed on the printed circuit board (41).

4. In paragraph 2 or 3, The above earring bag (22) includes a pin hole (PH) through which the pin (211) passes, and The above earring back (22) is an earring that can be reversibly attached to the pin (211).

5. In paragraph 1, The above first conductive pattern (201) includes a pin (211) penetrating the piercing of the user's ear (31) and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). The above earring bag (22) includes a housing (221), an elastic member (830) arranged in the housing (221) to be elastically fastened with the pin (211), and a printed circuit board (41) accommodated in the housing (221), and The above pin (211) is a pogo pin earring that physically contacts a conductive terminal (412) arranged on the printed circuit board (41).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above earring bag (22) further includes a second challenging pattern (202), While the above accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are connected, the wireless communication circuit (222) is configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of the at least one frequency band through the first conductive pattern (201) and the second conductive pattern (202), and An earring wherein the wireless communication circuit (222) is configured to transmit and / or receive a signal of the at least one frequency band through the second conductive pattern (202) while the accessory (21) and the earring back (22) are separated.

7. In paragraph 6, The above first conductive pattern (201) includes a pin (211) penetrating the piercing of the user's ear (31) and a conductive member (212) extending from the pin (211). The above earring bag (22) further includes a housing (221), and a flexible conductor (42) accommodated in the housing (221) and elastically connected to the pin (211), and The second challenging pattern (202) is an earring including the flexible conductor (42).

8. In paragraph 7, An earring wherein the second conductive pattern (202) is positioned on the earring back (22) and further includes at least one conductive portion electrically connected to the flexible conductor (42).

9. In paragraph 8, An earring comprising at least one challenger, a PCB embedded antenna (PEA).

10. In paragraph 8, At least one challenge is the earrings formed via laser direct structuring (LDS).

11. In paragraph 1, An earring further comprising a matching circuit accommodated in the earring bag (22) and electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (222).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, An earring wherein at least one of the above-mentioned designated frequency bands comprises a frequency band for Bluetooth communication and / or a frequency band for Wi-Fi communication.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above accessory (21) further includes a non-conductive member (1211) arranged on the first conductive pattern (201), The above first challenge pattern (201) has an electrical length corresponding to the wavelength of the signal, and The above non-conductive member (1211) is an earring having a permittivity corresponding to the electrical length.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An earring further comprising a battery (44) accommodated in the earring bag (22) and electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (222).

15. In paragraph 1, The above earring back (22) is rotatably connected to the first end of the accessory (21), The above earring (2) includes a support (1701) located at the second end of the above accessory (21), and An earring in which the earring back (22) is positioned to face the support part (1701) with the ear (31) in between while the earring (2) is worn on the user's ear (31).

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