Wearable device including flexible display

Abstract

This wearable electronic device includes: a frame; a first strap and a second strap which respectively extend from the sides of the frame; and a display disposed on the frame, the first strap, and the second strap, wherein the display includes: a display panel; a first bending part; a second bending part; a first driving circuit disposed on the substrate extending through the first bending part; a second driving circuit disposed on the substrate extending through the second bending part; a set of first wirings connected from the first driving circuit to scan lines and data lines in a first display area of the display, through the first bending part; and a set of second wirings connected from the second driving circuit to scan lines and data lines in a second display area of the display, through the second bending part. Other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Wearable devices including flexible displays

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device including a flexible display.

[0002] Because wearable devices are worn on the user's body, they require lightweight and miniaturized devices. Wearable devices may include structures for expanding the display area of ​​a display placed within the miniaturized device. Within a miniaturized device including an expanded display, electronic components may need to be arranged to maximize space efficiency.

[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] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a frame. The wearable device may include a first strap and a second strap. The first strap may extend from a portion of a side surface of the frame. The second strap may extend from another portion of the side surface of the frame in a direction opposite to the extension direction of the first strap. The wearable electronic device may include a display. The display may be disposed on the frame, the first strap, and the second strap. The display may include a display panel. The display panel may include light-emitting elements. The display may further include a first bending part. The first bending part may be configured such that a substrate of the display panel extends from one side of the display panel and bends into a space enclosed by the frame. The display may further include a second bending part. The second bending part may be such that the substrate of the display panel extends from the other side of the display panel and bends into the space. The display may further include a first driving circuit. The first driving circuit may be disposed on the substrate extending through the first bending part. The display may further include a second driving circuit. The second driving circuit may be disposed on the substrate extending through the second bending part. The display may further include a set of first wires. The set of first wires may be connected from the first driving circuit through the first bending part to scan lines and data lines within a first display area of ​​the display. The display may further include a set of second wires. The set of second wires may be connected from the second driving circuit through the second bending part to scan lines and data lines within a second display area of ​​the display.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a frame. The wearable electronic device may further include a plurality of straps. The plurality of straps may extend from a portion of a sidewall of the frame. The wearable electronic device may further include a display. The display may be disposed on the frame and the plurality of straps. The display may include a first driving circuit. The first driving circuit may be disposed within a space surrounded by the sidewall of the frame and configured to control driving of pixels within a first display area of ​​the display. The display may include a second driving circuit. The second driving circuit may be disposed within the space and configured to control driving of pixels within a second display area of ​​the display. The frame may include slits formed in a sidewall of the frame through which a portion of the display disposed on the plurality of straps passes, and the slits may be disposed on inactive areas of the display.

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

[0007] Figure 1b is a perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device of Figure 1a.

[0008] Figure 1c is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of Figure 1a.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0010] FIG. 3a illustrates an exemplary arrangement of exemplary drive circuits of a display including a plurality of drive circuits facing each other.

[0011] Figure 3b illustrates an exemplary arrangement of a banding part of a display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0012] Figure 3c shows an exemplary arrangement of a banding part of a display including one driving circuit.

[0013] FIG. 4A illustrates an example of a display including a plurality of driving circuits, each of which is positioned next to the other.

[0014] FIG. 4b illustrates display areas controlled by each of the exemplary driving circuits of a display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0015] Figures 5a, 5b and 5c illustrate touch patterns connected to multiple driving circuits.

[0016] Figure 6 is a drawing showing a connection structure between a banding part of a display panel and a printed circuit board.

[0017] Figure 7 illustrates an exemplary structure included in a frame to visually separate the display area.

[0018] Figure 8a shows a support plate positioned under the display panel and for bending the strap.

[0019] Figure 8b shows a cross-section of the support plate.

[0020] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C illustrate exemplary arrangements of driving circuits of a display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the front of a mobile electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of FIG. 1A. FIG. 1C is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of FIG. 1A.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a frame (110) including a first side (or front side) (110A), a side side (110B) surrounding an internal space, and a rear plate (107) including a second side (110C) (or rear side) spaced apart from the first side (110A) of the frame (110) and contacting the side side (110B) to surround the internal space. The electronic device (100) may include straps (150, 160) extending from a portion of the side side (110B) of the frame (110) and configured to allow the electronic device (100) to be detachably attached to a body part (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.) of a user. The frame (110) including the first side (110A) and the side (110B) and the back plate (107) including the second side (110C) may be referred to as a housing in terms of providing the appearance of the electronic device (100).

[0024] The first surface (110A) may be formed by a front plate (101) (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) that is at least partially transparent. The front plate (101) may be disposed on the frame (110), the first strap (150), and the second strap (160). The front plate (101) may be configured to be rigid on the frame (110) and flexible on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). For example, the portion of the front plate (101) disposed on the frame (110) may be thicker than the remaining portions (e.g., the portions of the front plate (101) disposed on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). At least a portion of the portion of the front plate (101) disposed on the frame (110) may be made of a different material from the remaining portions.

[0025] The second side (110C) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (107). The back plate (107) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0026] The side surface (110B) is coupled to the front plate (101) and the rear plate (107), and may be formed by a frame (110) comprising metal and / or polymer. The straps (150, 160) may be formed of various materials and shapes. The straps (150, 160) may comprise FKM (fluor elastomers) or other flexible materials. For example, the straps (150, 160) may be integrally formed by injection molding, rubber, urethane, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0027] The frame (110) and the straps (150, 160) may be formed integrally. For example, the frame (110) and the straps (150, 160) may be formed integrally by being combined through an injection molding process. The frame (110) may be formed of a rigid metal or polymer, and the straps (150, 160) injected into the frame (110) may be formed of a flexible material. The frame (110) and the straps (150, 160) may include a woven structure or a rough structure to prevent separation after injection molding. The frame (110) and the straps (150, 160) formed integrally may have a portion that comes into contact with the display (120) formed as a continuous surface.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (120), an audio device (105, 108), a sensor module (111), and a key input device (103, 104). In some embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (103, 104) or the sensor module (111)) or may additionally include other components.

[0029] The display (120) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (101). The shape of the display (120) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (101). The display (120) may be integrally formed on the frame (110), the first strap (150), and the second strap (160). For example, the shape of the display (120) may correspond to the shapes of the frame (110), the first strap (150), and the second strap (160). The portion of the display (120) disposed on the frame (110) may have various shapes, such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon, depending on the shape of the frame (110). The portion of the display (120) disposed on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) may have a band shape extending from the frame (110). The display (120) may be combined with or placed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0030] The audio device (105, 108) may include a microphone hole (105) and a speaker hole (108). The microphone hole (105) may have a microphone positioned therein for acquiring external sounds, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be positioned therein to detect the direction of sounds. The speaker hole (108) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole and the microphone hole may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker without a speaker hole (e.g., a piezo speaker) may be included.

[0031] The sensor module (111) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (111) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (111) (e.g., an HRM sensor) arranged on the second surface (110C) of the frame (110). The electronic device (100) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0032] The key input device (103, 104) may include a key button arranged on the side (110B) of the frame (110). The key input device (103, 104) may be implemented in other forms, such as a soft key, on the display (120).

[0033] The fixing members (181, 182) may be configured to fix the frame (110) and the straps (150, 160) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). The first fixing member (181) and the second fixing member (182) may be coupled to each other to fix the frame (110) and the straps (150, 160) to a part of the user's body. The fixing members (181, 182) may be formed in the form of a buckle.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 1C, the electronic device (100) may include an electrical component (170). The electronic device (100) may include a rear plate (107), a frame (110), a display (120), a first strap (150), a second strap (160), a first antenna (171), a support member (172) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (173), a PCB (174), a sealing member (175), and a second antenna (176). At least one of the components of the electronic device (100) may be omitted, and other components may be added. The support member (172) may be disposed inside the electronic device (100) and connected to the frame (110), or may be formed integrally with the frame (110). The frame (110) may be referred to as a side bezel structure in terms of determining the shape of the side surface of the electronic device (100). The support member (172) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The support member (172) may have a display (120) coupled to one surface and a PCB (174) coupled to the other surface. A processor, memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the PCB (174). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a GPU (graphics processing unit), an application processor sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0035] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (100) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0036] The battery (173) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (100), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (173) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the PCB (174). The battery (173) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (100), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (100).

[0037] The first antenna (171) may be disposed between the display (120) and the support member (172). The first antenna (171) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna (171) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the frame (110) and / or the support member (172) or a combination thereof. The first antenna (171) has been described as being disposed between the display (120) and the support member (172), but is not limited thereto.

[0038] The second antenna (176) may be disposed between the PCB (174) and the back plate (107). The second antenna (176) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second antenna (176) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the frame (110) and / or the back plate (107) or a combination thereof. One of the first antenna (171) and the second antenna (176) may be omitted, and when one antenna is omitted, the other antenna may take over its function.

[0039] A sealing member (175) may be positioned between the frame (110) and the rear plate (107). The sealing member (175) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the frame (110) and the rear plate (107) from the outside. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a wearable device in terms of being worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist).

[0040] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0041] The electronic device (100) may have an increased size of a driving circuit for driving a display extended to an area where straps are arranged. The display extended to an area where straps are arranged may have an increased number of pixels and patterns for touch sensors due to the increased area. As the number of pixels and patterns for touch sensors increases, the size of the driving circuit may increase. As the driving circuit increases, the width of the bending area of ​​the COP (chip on plastic) portion extending from the display panel may also increase. The increased width of the bending area may cause the driving circuit to be arranged close to the center of the frame when arranged within a circular frame, resulting in insufficient space for accommodating other electronic components. The increased bending width may also increase the bezel width of the product.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (100) may include a frame (110), a display (120), a first strap (150), and a second strap (160). The electronic device (100) may omit one or more of the above-described components and may further include other components.

[0043] The frame (110) may include metal or polymer and may have rigidity. The frame (110) may be formed in a circular shape. However, the frame (110) is not limited thereto, and the frame (110) may be formed in a polygonal shape. For example, the frame (110) may be configured as various polygonal shapes such as a square, a hexagon, or an octagon. The front surface of the frame (110) facing the display (120) may include a support member (e.g., the support member (172) of FIG. 1C) to support a portion of the display (120). The first strap (150) and the second strap (160) may extend from a side surface (110B) of the frame (110). The first strap (150) may extend from a portion of the side surface (110B) of the frame (110), and the second strap (160) may extend from the remaining portion of the side surface (110B) of the frame (110). For example, the first strap (150) may extend from a portion of the side surface (110B) of the frame (110). The second strap (160) may extend from another portion of the side surface (110B) of the frame (110) in a direction opposite to the extension direction of the first strap (150). The first strap (150) and the second strap (160) may be bent to wrap around a body part of a user when the electronic device (100) is worn on the body part of the user.

[0044] The display (120) may be placed on the front surface of the frame (110), the first strap (150), and the second strap (160). The display (120) may include a first part (220a) placed on the frame (110), a second part (220b) placed on the first strap (150), and a third part (220c) placed on the second strap (160). The first part (220a) may be placed on the frame (110) formed of a rigid material so that its shape may be maintained. The first part (220a) may have rigidity. The second part (220b) and the third part (220c) may be placed on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) formed of a flexible material so that their shapes may change. The second part (220b) and the third part (220c) may have flexibility. The display (120) can be bent to wrap around a body part of the user when the electronic device (100) is worn on the body part. The display (120) can be referred to as a flexible display or a bendable display in that it can be bent to fit the body of the user.

[0045] The display (120) may include a display panel (201), a first bending part (211), a second bending part (221), a first driving circuit (212), a second driving circuit (222), first wires (215), and second wires (225). The display (120) may omit one or more of the above-described components and may further include other components.

[0046] The display panel (201) can provide visual information to the outside of the electronic device (100). For example, the display panel (201) can transmit visual information to the user through a window of the display (120) that is arranged to protect the display panel (201). The display (120) can include light-emitting elements to provide visual information. The display panel (201) can include light-emitting elements that form pixels. The light-emitting elements can include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), micro LEDs, or mini LEDs.

[0047] The first bending part (211) may be formed by extending a portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The first bending part (211) may extend from one side of the display panel (201). The first bending part (211) may be bent into a space surrounded by the frame. The second bending part (221) may be formed by extending another portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The second bending part (221) may extend from the other side of the display panel (201). The second bending part (221) may be bent into a space surrounded by the frame. The first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) may be the substrate of the display panel (201). The first driving circuit (212) may be placed on the substrate of the display panel (201) extended through the first bending part (211). The second driving circuit (222) may be placed on the substrate of the display panel (201) extended through the second bending part (221).

[0048] The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be arranged within a space surrounded by a side wall forming a side surface (110B) of the frame (110). The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be arranged on a rigid planar portion. The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be arranged on a support member within the frame (110). The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be difficult to arrange on straps (150, 160) that deform depending on whether the user wears the electronic device.

[0049] The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be circuits configured to control light-emitting elements arranged on the display panel (201) to express colors. The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may control each of designated areas within the display panel (201). For example, the first driving circuit (212) may be configured to control light-emitting elements (or pixels) within a first display area (201-1) of the display panel (201), and the second driving circuit (222) may be configured to control light-emitting elements (or pixels) within a second display area (201-2) of the display panel (201).

[0050] The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be spaced apart from each other. The first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) may be spaced apart from each other. The panel extending through the first bending part (211) and the panel extending through the second bending part (221) may be arranged so as not to overlap each other within the space enclosed by the side wall of the frame (110).

[0051] The first wires (215) may extend to the first driving circuit (212) and the first display area (201-1) of the display panel (201). The first wires (215) may be connected to the first driving circuit (212) and the scan line (231) and the data line (232) within the first display area (201-1) of the display panel (201). The first wires (215) may extend from the first driving circuit (212) to the first display area (201-1) of the display panel (201) via the first bending part (211).

[0052] The second wires (225) may extend to the second driving circuit (222) and the second display area (201-2) of the display panel (201). The second wires (225) may be connected to the second driving circuit (222) and the scan line (231) and the data line (232) within the second display area (201-2) of the display panel (201). The second wires (225) may extend from the second driving circuit (222) to the second display area (201-2) of the display panel (201) through the second bending part (221). The ends of the scan line (231) and the data line (232) may be connected to one of the wires of the first wires (215) and the second wires (225). Both ends of the scan line (231) and the data line (232) can be connected to the above wirings.

[0053] The scan line (231) may be a line connected to a TFT (thin film transistor) located on the display panel (201) to transmit a driving signal from the first driving circuit (212) or the second driving circuit (222). The driving signal transmitted by the scan line (231) may be a scan signal that can turn on the pixels of the display panel (201) through the TFT. The scan line (231) may be proportional to the number of pixels located on the display panel (201). The scan line (231) may be referred to as a gate line or a row line.

[0054] The data line (232) may be connected to a TFT located in the display panel (201) to transmit a driving signal from the first driving circuit (212) or the second driving circuit (222). The driving signal transmitted by the data line (232) may be a line transmitting image data for color implementation of pixels of the display panel (201). The data line (232) may be referred to as a source line or a column line. The scan line (231) and the data line (232) may intersect each other in a substantially vertical direction. For example, the scan line (231) may be vertical to the data line (232).

[0055] The number of wires included in the first wires (215) and the second wires (225) may be proportional to the number of pixels of the display panel (201). As the display panel (201) expands to an area where the straps (150, 160) are arranged, the number of pixels may increase. As the number of pixels increases, the number of data lines (232) and scan lines (231) for driving the pixels may increase. As the number of data lines (232) and scan lines (231) for driving the pixels increases, the number of wires included in the first wires (215) and the second wires (225) connected to the data lines (232) and scan lines (231) may increase.

[0056] When a single driving circuit drives the display panel (201), the size of the driving circuit may increase, and the number of wires extending from the driving circuit may also increase. The increased number of wires may also increase the width of the bending part where the driving circuit is arranged. The increased width of the bending part may reduce the size of the active area of ​​the display (120) and increase the size of the bezel. In order to reduce the size of the bezel, the electronic device (100) may include a plurality of driving circuits (212, 222) and bending parts (211, 221) through which wires extending from each of the plurality of driving circuits (212, 222) pass.

[0057] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (100) can reduce the width of the curved portion of the COP by including a plurality of driving circuits. As the width of the curved portion is reduced, the electronic device (100) can provide a display panel with a reduced bezel size. The electronic device (100) can maintain the size of the bezel even as the display expands.

[0058] FIG. 3a illustrates an exemplary arrangement of exemplary drive circuits of a display including a plurality of drive circuits facing each other.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 3A, the display (120) may include a first display area (300-1) and a second display area (300-2). The first display area (300-1) may include an area (301) of the display panel (201) and an area (311) of the display panel (201) that is disposed on a strap (e.g., the first strap (150)) connected to the area (301) of the display panel (201). The first display area (300-1) may include an area (301) including one side (201a) of the display panel (201) and an area (311) of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150). The one side (201a) may be located on a side of the display panel that is located in a first direction based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). A first banding part (211) can be extended from the above side (201a).

[0060] The second display area (300-2) may include an area (302) of the display panel (201) and an area (312) of the display panel (201) disposed on a strap (e.g., a second strap (160)) connected to the area (302) of the display panel (201). The second display area (300-2) may include an area (302) including the other side (201b) of the display panel (201) and an area (312) of the display panel (201) on the second strap (160). The other side (201b) may be located on a side of the display panel (201) that is located in a second direction (d2) opposite to the first direction (d1) based on an imaginary line (L1) crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). A second banding part (221) can be extended from the other side (201b).

[0061] The first display area (300-1) and the second display area (300-2) can be divided into an area on the frame (110). The boundary (320) of the first display area (300-1) and the second display area (300-2) can be arranged on the frame (110). The boundary (320) of the first display area (300-1) and the second display area (300-2) can be a virtual line connecting a first point (p1) between the first substrate (330) and the second strap (160) extending from the first bending part (211) on which the first driving circuit (212) is arranged and a second point (p2) between the second substrate (340) and the first strap (150) extending from the second bending part (221) on which the second driving circuit (222) is arranged. The virtual line can be a straight line, a curved line, or a line having a bent portion. The boundary (320) dividing the first display area (300-1) and the second display area (300-2) can divide the display area of ​​the display panel (201) on the frame in half. For example, the boundary (320) can be the diameter of the frame (110) when the frame (110) is circular. The boundary (320) can be positioned between the first banding part (211) and the second banding part (221), and between the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0062] The wires within the first wires (215) may extend to the first bending part (211) and may extend from the first bending part (211) along a side of the display panel disposed on a portion of the frame (110) and a side of the display panel on the first strap (150). The wires within the first wires (215) may extend from the first bending part (211) along an edge of the first display area (300-1). For example, a portion of the wires within the first wires (215) may extend from the first bending part (211) along an edge of the other side (201b) of the display panel (201) to a second point (p2), and a portion of the remaining wires within the first wires (215) may extend along an edge of the other side (201b) of the display panel (201) to the display panel (201) on the first strap (150). extending to a second point (p2), and some of the remaining wires within the first wires (215) may extend along the edge of the first strap (150) to a first point (p1).

[0063] Each of the wires within the first wires (215) may be connected to one of the scan lines (231) and data lines (232) extending from pixels arranged within the first display area (300-1) of the display panel (201).

[0064] The wires within the second wires (225) may extend to the second bending part (221) and may extend from the second bending part (221) along the side of the display panel (201) disposed on a portion of the frame (110) and the side of the display panel on the second strap (160). The wires within the second wires (225) may extend from the second bending part (221) along the edge of the second display area (300-2). For example, a portion of the wires within the second wires (225) may extend from the second bending part (221) along the edge of one side (201a) of the display panel (201) to the first point (p1), and a portion of the remaining wires within the second wires (225) may extend along the edge of one side (201a) of the display panel (201) to the display panel (201) on the second strap (160). A portion of the remaining wires within the second wires (225) may extend along the edge of the second strap (160) to a second point (p2).

[0065] Each of the wires within the second wires (225) may be connected to one of the scan lines (231) and data lines (232) extending from pixels arranged within the second display area (300-2) of the display panel (201).

[0066] Fig. 3b illustrates an exemplary arrangement of a bending part of a display including multiple driving circuits. Fig. 3c illustrates an exemplary arrangement of a bending part of a display including one driving circuit.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 3B and 3C, a driving circuit (210; 310) may be disposed on a curved substrate (321) extending from a display panel (201) disposed within a frame (110) of an electronic device (100). The driving circuit (210) of FIG. 3B may be one of two driving circuits (212, 222) like the display (120) of FIG. 3A. The driving circuit (310) of FIG. 3C may be one driving circuit disposed within the frame (110) unlike the display (120) of FIG. 3A. The driving circuit (310) may be configured to control both the first display area (300-1) and the second display area (300-2) of the display (120).

[0068] The driving circuit (310) configured to drive pixels within the entire display area of ​​the display (120) may be larger than the driving circuit (210) configured to drive one of the first display area (300-1) or the second display area (300-2). The number of wires connected to the driving circuit (310) configured to drive pixels within the entire display area of ​​the display (120) may be greater than the number of wires connected to the driving circuit (210) configured to drive one of the first display area (300-1) or the second display area (300-2). As the number of wires increases, the width of the bending part may also increase. The width (w1) of the bending part (322) of FIG. 3b may be narrower than the width (w2) of the bending part (322') of FIG. 3c. If the number of wires connected to the driving circuit (210) of FIG. 3B is half the number of wires connected to the driving circuit (310) of FIG. 3C, the width of the bending part (322) may be approximately half the width of the bending part (322'). If the display (120) includes two bending parts in which two driving circuits are respectively arranged, the widths of each of the bending parts may be the same. For example, the widths of the first bending part (e.g., the first bending part (221) of FIG. 2) and the second bending part (e.g., the second bending part (221) of FIG. 2) may be the same.

[0069] The pixels may be spaced apart from the banding part (322; 322') by a certain distance (a). The pixels may be arranged within the active area (AA). The area between the active area (AA) of the display panel (201) and the side wall (110B) of the frame (110) may be a non-active area (NA). The non-active area (NA) may be referred to as a bezel area in terms of being arranged along the edge of the display area or the active area (AA) of the display panel (201).

[0070] The width (c) of the inactive area (NA) may be the sum of the predetermined distance (a) and the longer distance (b) among the distances between the banding part (322; 322') and the side wall (110B) of the frame (110). As the width of the banding part (322; 322') increases, the longer distance (b) among the distances between the banding part (322; 322') and the side wall (110B) of the frame (110) increases, and thus the width of the inactive area (NA) or bezel may increase.

[0071] The electronic device (100) of FIG. 3A or FIG. 3B described above can reduce the wiring passing through the bending part (322) by including a plurality of driving circuits (212, 222). The electronic device (100) including a plurality of driving circuits (212, 222) can reduce the width of the bezel or the inactive area (NA) of the display (120) by reducing the width of the bending part (322). Electrical devices such as a battery can be arranged between the first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222). The battery can be spaced apart from the first substrate (330) or the second substrate (340) extending through the first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221). When the first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) are positioned facing each other, the mounting space for electrical devices such as batteries or printed circuit boards can increase. An electronic device can improve space efficiency by including multiple bending parts and multiple driving circuits.

[0072] FIG. 4A illustrates an example of a display including a plurality of driving circuits, each of which is positioned next to the other.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 4A, the display (120) may include a first display area (400-1) and a second display area (400-2). The first display area (400-1) may include an area (401) of the display panel (201) and an area (411) of the display panel (201) disposed on a strap (e.g., a first strap (150)) connected to the area (401) of the display panel (201). The first display area (400-1) may include an area (401) connected to a first driving circuit (212) of the display panel (201) and an area (411) of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150). The area (401) connected to the first driving circuit (212) may be an area that is perpendicular to the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and contacts the first strap (150) based on an imaginary line (L1) passing through the center of the frame (110).

[0074] The second display area (400-2) may include an area (402) of the display panel (201) and an area (412) of the display panel (201) disposed on a strap (e.g., a second strap (160)) connected to the area (402) of the display panel (201). The second display area (400-2) may include an area (402) connected to the second driving circuit (222) of the display panel (201) and an area (412) of the display panel (201) on the second strap (160). The area (402) connected to the second driving circuit (212) may be an area that is perpendicular to the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and that contacts the second strap (160) based on an imaginary line passing through the center of the frame (110).

[0075] The first bending part (421) may be formed by extending a portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The first bending part (421) may extend from a side of the display panel (201). The first bending part (421) may be bent into a space enclosed by the frame (110). The second bending part (422) may be formed by extending another portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The second bending part (422) may extend from a side of the display panel (201). The second bending part (422) may be bent into a space enclosed by the frame. The first banding part (421) and the second banding part (422) can be positioned on the side (110B) of the frame (110) facing the same direction based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0076] The first display area (400-1) and the second display area (400-2) can be divided in an area on the frame (110). The boundary (420) of the first display area (400-1) and the second display area (400-2) can be located on the frame (110). The boundary (420) of the first display area (400-1) and the second display area (400-2) can be located between the first bending part (421) where the first driving circuit (212) is located and the second bending part (422) where the second driving circuit (222) is located. The boundary (420) can be located between the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). For example, the boundary (420) may be an imaginary line that is perpendicular to the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and passes through the center of the frame (110). The boundary (420) dividing the first display area (400-1) and the second display area (400-2) may divide the display area of ​​the display panel (201) on the frame in half. For example, the boundary (420) may be a diameter of the frame (110) when the frame (110) is circular. The boundary (420) may be positioned between the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) while being positioned between the first banding part (421) and the second banding part (422).

[0077] The wires within the first set of wires (415) may extend along a side of the display panel (201) that is disposed on a portion of the frame (110) through the first bending part (421) and along a side of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150). The wires within the first set of wires (415) may extend from the first bending part (421) along an edge of the first display area (400-1). For example, a portion of the wires within the first set of wires (415) may extend from the first bending part (421) along a side of the display panel (201) to the first strap (150). Some of the wires within the first set of wires (415) extending to the first strap (150) may extend along the edge of the first strap (150) to a boundary (420) between the first display area (400-1) and the second display area (400-2). Other wires within the first set of wires (415) may extend from the first bending part (421) along the side of the display panel (201) to a boundary (420) located between the first driver circuit (212) and the second driver circuit (222). Each of the wires within the first set of wires (415) may be connected to one of the scan lines (231) and the data lines (232) extending from pixels arranged within the first display area (400-1) of the display panel (201).

[0078] The wires within the second set of wires (425) may extend along the side of the display panel (201) that is disposed on a portion of the frame (110) through the second bending part (422) and the side of the display panel (201) on the second strap (160). The wires within the second set of wires (425) may extend from the second bending part (422) along the edge of the second display area (400-2). For example, a portion of the wires within the second set of wires (425) may extend from the second bending part (422) along the side of the display panel (201) to the second strap (160). Some of the wires within the set of second wires (425) extending to the second strap (160) may extend along the edge of the second strap (160) to the boundary (420) between the first display area (400-1) and the second display area (400-2). Other wires within the set of second wires (425) may extend from the second bending part (422) along the side of the display panel (201) to the boundary (420) located between the first driver circuit (212) and the second driver circuit (222). Each of the wires within the set of second wires (425) may be connected to one of the scan lines (231) and the data lines (232) extending from pixels arranged within the second display area (400-2) of the display panel (201).

[0079] The first strap (150) may be closer to the first banding part (421) among the first banding part (421) and the second banding part (422). The second strap (160) may be closer to the second banding part (422) among the first banding part (421) and the second banding part (422).

[0080] FIG. 4b illustrates display areas controlled by each of the exemplary driving circuits of a display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 4B, the display (120) may include a first display area (500-1) and a second display area (500-2). The first display area (500-1) may include an area (501) among the display areas of the display panel (201). The area (501) may be an area corresponding to the frame (110).

[0082] The second display area (500-2) may include areas (502, 503) among the display areas of the display panel (201) corresponding to the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0083] The first bending part (521) may be formed by extending a portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The first bending part (521) may extend from a side of the display panel (201). The first bending part (521) may be bent into a space enclosed by the frame (110). The second bending part (522) may be formed by extending another portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The second bending part (522) may extend from a side of the display panel (201). The second bending part (522) may be bent into a space enclosed by the frame. The first banding part (521) and the second banding part (522) may be positioned on the side (110B) of the frame (110) facing in different directions based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as shown in FIG. 4A, the first banding part (521) and the second banding part (522) may be positioned on the side (110B) of the frame (110) facing in the same direction based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0084] The wires within the first set of wires (515) may extend from the first driving circuit (212) to the first bending part (521). The wires within the first set of wires (515) may extend along the side surface (110B) of the frame (110) through the first bending part (521). The wires within the first set of wires (515) may extend from the first bending part (521) along the edge of the first display area (500-1). For example, the wires within the first set of wires (515) may extend along the side surface (110B) of the frame (110). Each of the wires within the first set of wires (515) may be connected to one of the scan lines (231) and the data lines (232) extending from pixels arranged within the first display area (500-1) of the display panel (201).

[0085] The wires within the second set of wires (525) may extend from the second driving circuit (222) to the second bending part (522). The wires within the second set of wires (525) may extend along the side of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) through the second bending part (522). Each of the wires within the second set of wires (525) may be connected to one of the scan lines (231) and the data lines (232) extending from pixels arranged within the second display area (500-2) of the display panel (201).

[0086] The first display area (500-1) and the second display area (500-2) of the display panel (201) can be controlled, respectively. For example, the second display area (500-2) corresponding to the strap can display an image different from the display image of the first display area (500-1). For example, the display (120) can provide a watch face through the first display area (500-1) and an image of the strap through the second display area (500-2). The image of the strap can be an image representing the material of the strap (fiber, woven fabric, leather, silicone). The strap image can include a sticker or icon decorating the strap.

[0087] According to one embodiment, while the first display area (500-1) is activated through the first driving circuit (212), the second driving circuit (222) may be configured to deactivate the second display area (500-2). While the watch face is displayed on the first display area (500-1) through the first driving circuit (212), the second driving circuit (222) may be configured to be turned off. While the watch face is displayed on the first display area (500-1) through the first driving circuit (212), the second driving circuit (222) may be configured to display a black image on the second display area (500-2).

[0088] Figures 5a, 5b and 5c illustrate touch patterns connected to multiple driving circuits.

[0089] Referring to FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, an electronic device (e.g., a display of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 2 (e.g., the display (120) of FIGS. 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, or 4B)) may further include a touch layer (501). The touch layer (501) may be one of the layers constituting the display (120). For example, the touch layer (501) may be disposed on a display panel (e.g., the display panel (201) of FIGS. 2, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, or 4B).

[0090] The touch layer (501) may include a plurality of conductive lines (531, 532, 531-1, 532-1, 531-2, 532-2). The electronic device (100) or the processor of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the processor (1020) of FIG. 10) may be configured to obtain a capacitance change between the plurality of conductive lines (531, 532, 531-1, 532-1, 531-2, 532-2) when an external object comes into contact with the display area (e.g., the display area (400-1, 400-2, 500-1, 500-2) of FIG. 4A or 4B) through the touch layer (501). The processor (1020) may be configured to identify a contact point between the external object and the display area based on a change in the capacitance. The processor (1020) may be configured to obtain an input based on the identified contact point. Some of the plurality of conductive lines may be arranged in parallel, and other some of the lines may be arranged perpendicular to some of the lines. The voltage applied to some of the lines may be different from the voltage applied to the other lines. The capacitance may be a capacitance between some of the lines and the other lines.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 5A, the touch layer (501) may include a plurality of conductive lines (531-1, 532-1, 531-2, 532-2) to correspond to the display areas (400-1, 400-2) of FIG. 4A. The touch layer (501) may include first conductive lines (531-1) and third conductive lines (531-2) extending in a first direction (e.g., a horizontal direction in the drawing), and second conductive lines (532-1) and fourth conductive lines (532-2) extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first conductive lines (531-1) and the third conductive lines (532-1) may intersect with the second conductive lines (531-2) and the fourth conductive lines (532-2).

[0092] The first wires (535) extending from the first driving circuit (212) can be connected to the first and second conductive lines (531-1, 531-2) arranged in a portion corresponding to the first display area (400-1). The first wires (535) can be connected to one of the ends of each of the first and second conductive lines (531-1, 532-1). One of the ends of the first and second conductive lines (531-1, 532-1) can be connected to one of the first wires (535).

[0093] The second wires (545) extending from the second driving circuit (222) can be connected to the third and fourth conductive lines (531-2, 532-2) arranged in a portion corresponding to the second display area (400-2). The second wires (545) can be connected to one of the ends of each of the third and fourth conductive lines (531-2, 532-2). The second wires (545) can be connected to one of the first wires (535) at one of the ends of the third and fourth conductive lines (531-2, 532-2).

[0094] Referring to FIG. 5B, the touch layer (501) may include a plurality of conductive lines (531-1, 532-1, 531-2, 532-2) to correspond to the display areas (500-1, 500-2) of FIG. 4B. The touch layer (501) may include first conductive lines (531-1) and third conductive lines (531-2) extending in a first direction (e.g., a horizontal direction in the drawing), and second conductive lines (532-1) and fourth conductive lines (532-2) extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first display area (500-1) may be a display area of ​​a display corresponding to a frame, and the second display area (500-1) may be a display area of ​​a display corresponding to a strap. The first display area (500-1) may include an area (501) on a frame, and the second display area (500-2) may include spaced areas (502, 503). The first conductive lines (531-1) and the second conductive lines (532-1) may be arranged in an area of ​​the touch layer (501) corresponding to the first display area (500-1). The third conductive lines (531-2) and the fourth conductive lines (532-2) may be arranged in an area of ​​the touch layer (501) corresponding to the second display area (500-2).

[0095] The first wires (535) extending from the first driving circuit (212) can be connected to the first and second conductive lines (531-1, 532-1) arranged in a portion corresponding to the first display area (400-1). The first wires (535) can be connected to one of the ends of each of the first and second conductive lines (531-1, 532-1). One of the ends of the first and second conductive lines (531-1, 532-1) can be connected to one of the first wires (535).

[0096] The second wires (545) extending from the second driving circuit (222) can be connected to the third and fourth conductive lines (531-2, 532-2) arranged in a portion corresponding to the second display area (400-2). The second wires (545) can be connected to one of the ends of each of the third and fourth conductive lines (531-2, 532-2). One of the ends of the third and fourth conductive lines (531-2, 532-2) can be connected to one of the first wires (535).

[0097] Referring to FIG. 5C, regardless of the display area, the touch layer (501) may include conductive lines (531, 532) that intersect each other. The conductive lines (531, 532) may be arranged in an area corresponding to the entire display areas (400-1, 400-2, 500-1, 500-2). The first conductive lines (531) may extend in a first direction, and the second conductive lines (532) may extend in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. In the touch layer (501), first wires (535) extending from the first driving circuit (212) and second wires (545) extending from the second driving circuit (222) may be connected to the conductive lines (531, 532). The first wires (535) extending from the first driving circuit (212) and the second wires (545) extending from the second driving circuit (222) may be connected to one of the ends of each of the conductive lines (531, 532). The conductive wires of the touch layer (501) may extend along the edges of the frame (e.g., the frame (110) of FIG. 1C) and the straps (e.g., the straps (150, 160) of FIG. 1C).

[0098] The wires in the touch layer (501) of the above-described FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C may be arranged to correspond to the display areas (400-1, 400-2, 500-1, 500-2), but may also be arranged regardless of the display areas. For example, each of the touch layer (501) of FIG. 5A, the touch layer (501) of FIG. 5B, or the touch layer (501) of FIG. 5C may be applied to all of the display (120) of FIG. 3A, the display (120) of FIG. 4A, or the display (120) of FIG. 4B.

[0099] Figure 6 is a drawing showing a connection structure between a banding part of a display panel and a printed circuit board.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 6, a display (120) of an electronic device (100) may include a display panel (201) including light-emitting elements, a first bending part (211), a first driving circuit (212), a second bending part (221), a second driving circuit (222), at least one processor (601), a printed circuit board (610), and a flexible printed circuit board (620). The display (120) may omit one or more of the above-described components and may further include other components.

[0101] The display panel (201) may include a light-emitting element to provide visual information to the outside of the electronic device (100). The display (120) may further include a window (not shown) to protect the outside of the display panel (201). The window may be placed on a layer including the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element may include an LED, an OLED, a micro LED, or a mini LED. The window may be formed of glass or a polymer material. The window may include an ultra-thin glass (UTG) or a polymer material (e.g., polyimide (PI), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene (PET)).

[0102] The first bending part (211) may be formed by extending a portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The first bending part (211) may extend from one side of the display panel (201). The first bending part (211) may be bent into a space encompassed by the frame. The second bending part (221) may be formed by extending another portion of the substrate of the display panel (201). The second bending part (221) may extend from the other side of the display panel (201). The second bending part (221) may be bent into a space encompassed by the frame.

[0103] The first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) may be part of a substrate of the display panel (201). The substrate may be formed of a polymer material. The substrate may include a flexible polymer material (e.g., PI). The substrate formed of the flexible material may be bent through the first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) and placed on the rear surface of the display panel (201).

[0104] The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be arranged on a flat portion. The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) may be arranged on a portion that is arranged on a frame (110) where the shape of the display panel (201) is maintained.

[0105] The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) can control the expression of colors of pixels formed by light-emitting elements. The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) can receive image information displayed on the display panel (201) through the processor (601). The first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) can be connected to the processor (601) through a flexible printed circuit board (620).

[0106] The flexible printed circuit board (620) may be attached to a substrate on which the first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) are disposed. The display (120) may further include a first bonding portion (631) disposed on the substrate extending through the first bending part (211) and a second bonding portion (632) disposed on the substrate extending through the second bending part (221). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (620) may be disposed on a surface of a panel on which the first driving circuit (212) and the second driving circuit (222) are disposed. The number of bonding portions of the flexible printed circuit board (620) may be plural. For example, the first bonding portion (631) of the flexible printed circuit board (620) may be disposed next to the first driving circuit (212), and the second bonding portion (632) of the flexible printed circuit board (620) may be disposed next to the second driving circuit (212). The first bonding portion (631) and the second bonding portion (632) of the flexible printed circuit board (620) may be attached to the substrate. The first bonding portion (631) and the second bonding portion (632) may be thermally compressed to the substrate. The first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) may be connected to the flexible printed circuit board (620) through the first bonding portion (631) and the second bonding portion (632). The flexible printed circuit board (620) may be connected to the printed circuit board (610). The flexible printed circuit board (620) may be connected to the printed circuit board (610) via a connecting member (e.g., a connector) (640). At least one processor (601) and a first driving circuit (212) and a second driving circuit (222) disposed on the printed circuit board (610) may be electrically connected via the flexible printed circuit board (620).

[0107] Figure 7 illustrates an exemplary structure included in a frame to visually separate the display area.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device (100) may include a frame (110), a display (120), a first strap (150), and a second strap (160). The display (120), the first strap (150), and the second strap (160) may have similar configurations to those described in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C, and descriptions of overlapping portions are omitted.

[0109] The display (120) may be placed on a frame (110), a first strap (150), and a second strap (160). The frame (110) may include a partition (710) that divides the display area of ​​the display (120).

[0110] The first partition wall (711) may be disposed between the first display area (720a) of the display (120) disposed on the frame (110) and the second display area (720b) ​​of the display (120) disposed on the first strap (150). The first partition wall (711) may protrude from the edge of the frame (110) in contact with the first strap (150) toward the front of the electronic device (100). The second partition wall (712) may be disposed between the first display area (720a) of the display (120) disposed on the frame (110) and the third display area (720c) of the display (120) disposed on the second strap (160). The second partition wall (712) may protrude from the edge of the frame (110) in contact with the second strap (160) toward the front of the electronic device (100).

[0111] Figure 8a shows a support plate positioned under the display panel and for bending the strap. Figure 8b shows a cross-section of the support plate.

[0112] Referring to FIGS. 8a and 8b, a support plate (830) disposed on the rear surface (120b) of the display (120) may include a flat part (830a) and pattern parts (830b, 830c). The support plate (830) may support a layer on which light-emitting elements are disposed. The support plate (830) may include a flat part (830a) disposed on the frame (110), a first pattern part (830b) disposed on the first strap (150) and including a plurality of slits (S), and a second pattern part (830c) disposed on the second strap (160) and including a plurality of slits (S). Although the flat part (830a) is illustrated as not having a pattern including slits (S), it is not limited thereto. The planar part (830a) may include slits in at least some areas. The width of the slits and the spacing between the slits included in the planar part (830a) may be different from the width of the slits (S) and the spacing between the slits (S) of the pattern parts (830b, 830c).

[0113] Referring to FIG. 8b, which is a cross-section taken along line A-A' including pattern parts (830b, 830c), the support plate (830) constituting the display (130) may include a plurality of layers. The plurality of layers may include outer layers (831, 832) forming the outer surface of the support plate (830) and a conductive layer (833) including conductive patterns (820). The outer layers (831, 832) may be formed of a rigid material to support the light-emitting layer of the display (120). For example, the outer layers (831, 832) may include a polymer compound of a composite material such as CFRP, GFRP, BFRP, or AFRP. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the outer layers (831, 832) may include a metal material. The outer layers (831, 832) may include a plurality of slits (S) in the pattern parts (830b, 830c) so that the display (120) can be bent along a body part of the user when the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1a, FIG. 1b, or FIG. 1c) is worn by the user. The plurality of slits (S) may be connected by penetrating the respective layers. The conductive layer (833) may include conductive patterns (820).

[0114] The conductive layer (833) may include conductive patterns (820). The conductive patterns (820) may be connected to the wires of the first wires (215) (e.g., the first wires (215) of FIG. 2) and the second wires (225) (e.g., the second wires (225) of FIG. 2). For example, each of the conductive patterns disposed on the first pattern parts (830b) disposed on the first strap (e.g., the first strap (150) of FIG. 1A) may be connected to the wires of the first wires (215). Each of the conductive patterns disposed on the second pattern parts (830c) disposed on the second strap (e.g., the second strap (160) of FIG. 1a) may be connected to the wires of the second wires (225). For another example, the conductive patterns (820) may be the first wires (215) or the second wires (225). For example, the first wires (215) may extend along the edges of the plurality of slits (S) of the first pattern part (830b) within the support plate (830). The second wires (225) may extend along the edges of the plurality of slits of the second pattern part (830c) within the support plate.

[0115] The support plate (830) for supporting the display panel of the deformable display (120) may, when formed of a composite material, replace a portion of the wires of the first wires (215) and the second wires (225) by using conductive patterns arranged therein. When the first wires (215) and the second wires (225) are arranged in a bezel area or an inactive area, the width of the bezel may increase as the number of wires increases. When the wires are arranged through the support plate (830) arranged at the bottom of the display panel, the width of the bezel may be reduced. The conductive patterns arranged through the support plate (830) may be connected to the scan lines and data lines of the display (120). The conductive patterns (820) may extend along the edges of the slits (S). Each of the conductive patterns (820) may be connected to the scan lines and data lines at a designated location.

[0116] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C illustrate exemplary arrangements of driving circuits of a display including a plurality of driving circuits.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 9A, the display (120) may include a first display area (921-1) and a second display area (921-2). The first display area (921-1) may be an area of ​​the display (120) positioned in a first direction based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). A first banding part (931) may extend from the first display area (921-1).

[0118] The second display area (922-2) may be an area of ​​the display (120) positioned in a second direction opposite to the first direction based on an imaginary line (L1) crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). A second banding part (932) may extend from the second display area (921-2).

[0119] The first display area (921-1) and the second display area (921-2) can be divided in an area on the frame (110'). The boundary (991) of the first display area (921-1) and the second display area (921-2) can be arranged on the frame (110'). The boundary (991) of the first display area (921-1) and the second display area (921-2) can be an imaginary line (L1) crossing the center of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160). The boundary (991) dividing the first display area (921-1) and the second display area (921-2) can divide the display area of ​​the display (120) on the frame (110') in half.

[0120] The first driving circuit (941) can drive pixels within the first display area (921-1). The first driving circuit (941) can be connected to the pixels within the first display area (921-1) via wires extending through the first banding part (931) extending from the panel of the display (120).

[0121] The second driving circuit (942) can drive pixels within the second display area (921-2). The second driving circuit (9422) can be connected to pixels within the second display area (921-2) via wires extending through the second banding part (932) extending from the panel of the display (120).

[0122] Referring to FIG. 9B, the display (120) may include a first display area (922-1) and a second display area (922-2). The display of FIG. 9B may be similar to the display of FIG. 4A and / or FIG. 4B, except for the shape of the display disposed on the frame (110'). Descriptions of parts similar to the structure of FIG. 4A and / or FIG. 4B are omitted. The first display area (922-1) may include a portion of the area of ​​the display (120) disposed on the frame (110') and the display (120) disposed on the first strap (150). The first display area (922-1) may be an area of ​​the display (120) that is perpendicular to an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and is positioned in a direction from a line passing through the center of the frame (110') toward the first strap (150). The second display area (922-2) may be an area that is perpendicular to an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and is positioned in a direction from a line passing through the center of the frame (110') toward the second strap (160). A first banding part (933) may extend from the first display area (922-1).

[0123] The second display area (922-2) may include another part of the area of ​​the display (120) disposed on the frame (110') and an area of ​​the display (120) disposed on the second strap (160). The second display area (922-2) may be an area of ​​the display (120) that is perpendicular to an imaginary line (L1) crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and is positioned in a direction toward the second strap (160) from a line passing through the center of the frame (110'). A second banding part (934) may extend from the second display area (922-2).

[0124] The first display area (922-1) and the second display area (922-2) can be divided in the display area on the frame (110'). The boundary (992) of the first display area (922-1) and the second display area (922-2) can be arranged on the frame (110'). The boundary (992) of the first display area (922-1) and the second display area (922-2) can be perpendicular to an imaginary line (L1) that crosses the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and can pass through the center of the frame (110'). The boundary (992) dividing the first display area (922-1) and the second display area (922-2) can divide the display area of ​​the display (120) on the frame (110') in half.

[0125] The first driving circuit (943) can drive pixels within the first display area (922-1). The first driving circuit (943) can be connected to pixels within the first display area (921-1) via wires extending through the first bending part (933) extending from the panel of the display (120). The first driving circuit (943) and the second driving circuit (944) can be arranged on one side of the frame (110') based on the virtual line (L1). A boundary (992) can be arranged between the first driving circuit (943) and the second driving circuit (944).

[0126] The second driving circuit (944) can drive pixels within the second display area (922-2). The second driving circuit (944) can be connected to pixels within the second display area (922-2) via wires extending through the second banding part (934) extending from the panel of the display (120).

[0127] Referring to FIG. 9C, the display (120) may include a first display area (923-1) and a second display area (923-2). The display of FIG. 9C may be similar to the display of FIG. 3A, except for the shape of the display disposed on the frame (110'). Description of the portion similar to the structure of FIG. 3A will be omitted. The first display area (923-1) may include a portion of the area of ​​the display (120) disposed on the frame (110') and the display (120) disposed on the first strap (150). The first display area (923-1) and the second display area (923-2) may be distinguished along a line that divides the center of the frame (110') and extends from a point between the first strap (150) and the second banding part (932) to a point between the second strap (160) and the first banding part (931). A first banding part (931) may extend from a first display area (923-1). A second banding part (932) may extend from a second display area (923-2).

[0128] The first display area (923-1) and the second display area (923-2) can be divided into display areas on the frame (110'). The boundary (993) of the first display area (923-1) and the second display area (923-2) can be arranged on the frame (110'). The boundary (993) of the first display area (923-1) and the second display area (923-2) can be a line that divides the center of the frame (110') while extending from a point between the first strap (150) and the second banding part (932) to a point between the second strap (160) and the first banding part (931). The boundary (993) may include a portion that is bent and extends from a point between the first strap (150) and the second banding part (932) to a point between the second strap (160) and the first banding part (931). The boundary (993) dividing the first display area (922-1) and the second display area (922-2) may divide the display area of ​​the display (120) on the frame (110') in half. The boundary (993) may be arranged between the first driving circuit (941) and the second driving circuit (942). The boundary (993) may be arranged between the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0129] The first driving circuit (941) can drive pixels within the first display area (923-1). The first driving circuit (941) can be connected to pixels within the first display area (921-1) via wires extending through the first bending part (931) extending from the panel of the display (120). The first driving circuit (941) and the second driving circuit (942) can be arranged on one side of the frame (110') based on the virtual line (L1).

[0130] The second driving circuit (942) can drive pixels within the second display area (923-2). The second driving circuit (942) can be connected to pixels within the second display area (923-2) via wires extending through the second banding part (932) extending from the panel of the display (120).

[0131] In one embodiment, an electronic device may include a driver circuit whose size increases in accordance with the increase in wiring for an expanded display. An increase in the size of the driver circuit may make it difficult to arrange electronic components or electrical devices, such as batteries, within the electronic device. An increase in the size of the driver circuit may also increase the width of the bending portion through which the wiring passes (e.g., the bending portion of the COP), which may increase the bezel of the display.

[0132] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which this document pertains.

[0133]

[0134] According to the above-described embodiment, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (100) of FIG. 2) may include a frame (e.g., the frame (110) of FIG. 2). The wearable electronic device (100) may include a first strap (e.g., the first strap (150) of FIG. 2) extending from a portion of a side surface of the frame (110) and a second strap (160) extending from another portion of the side surface of the frame (110) in a direction opposite to an extending direction of the first strap (150). The wearable electronic device (100) may include a display (120) (e.g., the display (120) of FIG. 2) disposed on the frame (110), the first strap (150), and the second strap (160).

[0135] The display (120) may include a display panel (201) including light-emitting elements (e.g., the display panel (201) of FIG. 2), a first bending part (211) (e.g., the first bending part (211) of FIG. 2) in which a substrate of the display panel (201) extends from one side of the display panel (201) and bends into a space surrounded by the frame (110), and a second bending part (221) (e.g., the second bending part (221) of FIG. 2) in which a substrate of the display panel (201) extends from the other side of the display panel (201) and bends into the space. The display may further include a first driving circuit (221) disposed on the substrate extended through the first bending part (211), and a second driving circuit (222) disposed on the substrate extended through the second bending part (221). The display may include first wires (215) connected from the first driving circuit (221) through the first bending part (211) to scan lines (231) and data lines (232) in a first display area of ​​the display (120), and second wires (225) connected from the second driving circuit (222) through the second bending part (221) to scan lines (231) and data lines (232) in a second display area of ​​the display (120).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the first display area (300-1; 400-1) may include an area including one side of the display panel (201) and an area of ​​the display panel (201) on the first strap (150).

[0137] The second display area (300-2; 400-1) may include an area including the other side of the display panel (201) and an area of ​​the display panel (201) on the second strap (160).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the first banding part (211) may be positioned on a side of the display panel (201) located in the first direction based on an imaginary line (L1) crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the second banding part (221) may be positioned on the other side of the display panel (201) in a second direction opposite to the first direction, with the virtual line as a reference (L1).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the wires within the first wires (215) may extend along a portion of the frame (110) and a side of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150) through the first banding part (211), and the wires within the second wires (225) may extend along another portion of the frame (110) and a side of the display panel (201) on the second strap (160) through the second banding part (221).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the width of the first banding part (211) and the width of the second banding part (221) may be the same.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the first banding part (211) and the second banding part (221) may be positioned on the side of the display panel (201) in the same direction based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the wires within the first wires (215) may extend along a portion of the frame (110) and a side of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150) through the first banding part (211).

[0144] The wires within the second wires (225) may extend along another part of the frame (110) and the side of the display panel (201) on the second strap (160) through the second banding part (221).

[0145] The first strap (150) may be closer to the first banding part (211) among the first banding part (211) and the second banding part.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first display area (500-1) may be a part of the display area of ​​the display (120) corresponding to the frame (110).

[0147] The second display area (500-2) may be another part of the display area of ​​the display (120) corresponding to the first strap (150) and the second strap (160).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the wires within the first wires (215) may extend along the side of the frame (110) through the first banding part (211).

[0149] The wires within the second wires (225) can extend along the side of the display panel (201) on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) through the second banding part (221).

[0150] According to one embodiment, while the first display area is activated through the first driving circuit (221), the second driving circuit (222) may be configured to deactivate the second display area.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the display (120) may include a first portion that is positioned on the frame (110) and maintains a shape, and a second portion that is positioned on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and is deformable. According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (100) is worn on a part of the user's body, the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) may wrap around the part of the body.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (100) may include a printed circuit board (610) disposed between the first driving circuit (221) and the second driving circuit (222) within the space, and having at least one processor disposed thereon.

[0153] The wearable electronic device (100) may further include a flexible printed circuit board (620) including a connector connected to the printed circuit board.

[0154] The display (120) may further include a first bonding portion (631) disposed on the substrate extending through the first bending part (211), and a second bonding portion (632) disposed on the substrate extending through the second bending part (221). Through the first bonding portion (631) and the second bonding portion (632), the first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221) are connected to the flexible printed circuit board (620), so that the first driving circuit (221) and the second driving circuit (222) may be electrically connected to the at least one processor (601).

[0155] The above display panel (201) may further include a support plate (830) that supports the layer on which the light-emitting elements are arranged.

[0156] The support plate may include a flat part (830a) disposed on the frame (110), a first pattern part (830b) disposed on the first strap (150) and including a plurality of slits (S), and a second pattern part (830c) disposed on the second strap (160) and including a plurality of slits (S).

[0157] The first wires (215) may extend along the edges of the plurality of slits (S) of the first pattern part (830b) within the support plate, and the second wires (225) may extend along the edges of the plurality of slits (S) of the second pattern part (830c) within the support plate.

[0158] The wearable electronic device may further include a battery disposed between the first driving circuit (221) and the second driving circuit (222), and spaced apart from the substrate extending through the first bending part (211) and the second bending part (221).

[0159] A wearable electronic device (100) may include a frame (110), a plurality of straps (150; 160) extending from a portion of a side wall of the frame (110), and a display (120) disposed on the frame (110) and the plurality of straps (150; 160). The display (120) may include a first driving circuit (221) disposed within a space surrounded by the side wall of the frame (110) and configured to control driving of pixels within a first display area of ​​the display (120), and a second driving circuit (222) disposed within the space and configured to control driving of pixels within a second display area of ​​the display (120).

[0160] The above frame (110) may include slits formed in the partition walls (711; 712) of the frame (110) through which portions of the display (120) disposed on the plurality of straps (150; 160) pass.

[0161] The above slits may be placed on inactive areas of the display (120).

[0162] The above first display area (720a) may be located between the inactive areas.

[0163] The above second display area (720b, 720c) can be located on the strap.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the device may further include a printed circuit board (610) disposed between the first driving circuit (221) and the second driving circuit (222) within the space and having at least one processor (601) disposed thereon, and a flexible printed circuit board (620) connected to the printed circuit board. The first driving circuit (221) and the second driving circuit (222) may be electrically connected to the at least one processor.

[0165] The wearable electronic device (100) may further include a memory (1010) containing instructions.

[0166] The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (601), may cause the wearable electronic device (100) to deactivate the second display area through the second driving circuit (222) while activating the first display area through the first driving circuit (221).

[0167] The display (120) includes a first part that is positioned on the frame (110) and maintains a shape, and a second part that is positioned on the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) and is deformable, and when the wearable electronic device (100) is worn on a part of the user's body, the first strap (150) and the second strap (160) can wrap around the part of the body.

[0168] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0169] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0170] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device (1001) within a network environment (1000) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 10, in the network environment (1000), the electronic device (1001) may communicate with the electronic device (1002) via a first network (1098) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (1004) or the server (1008) via a second network (1099) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may communicate with the electronic device (1004) via the server (1008). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may include a processor (1020), a memory (1030), an input module (1050), an audio output module (1055), a display module (1060), an audio module (1070), a sensor module (1076), an interface (1077), a connection terminal (1078), a haptic module (1079), a camera module (1080), a power management module (1088), a battery (1089), a communication module (1090), a subscriber identification module (1096), or an antenna module (1097). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1001) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1078)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1076), camera module (1080), or antenna module (1097)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1060)).

[0171] The processor (1020) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (1040)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1001) connected to the processor (1020) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1020) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (1076) or a communication module (1090)) in a volatile memory (1032), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1032), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (1034). According to one embodiment, the processor (1020) may include a main processor (1021) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1023) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (1021). For example, when the electronic device (1001) includes the main processor (1021) and the auxiliary processor (1023), the auxiliary processor (1023) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1021) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1023) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1021) or as a part thereof.

[0172] The auxiliary processor (1023) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (1060), the sensor module (1076), or the communication module (1090)) of the electronic device (1001), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1021) while the main processor (1021) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1021) while the main processor (1021) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1023) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (1080) or a communication module (1090)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1023) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1001) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1008)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0173] The memory (1030) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1020) or the sensor module (1076)) of the electronic device (1001). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1040)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1030) can include volatile memory (1032) or non-volatile memory (1034).

[0174] The program (1040) may be stored as software in memory (1030) and may include, for example, an operating system (1042), middleware (1044), or an application (1046).

[0175] The input module (1050) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1001) (e.g., a processor (1020)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1001). The input module (1050) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0176] The audio output module (1055) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1001). The audio output module (1055) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0177] The display module (1060) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1001). The display module (1060) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (1060) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0178] The audio module (1070) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1070) can acquire sound through the input module (1050), output sound through the sound output module (1055), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1002)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1001).

[0179] The sensor module (1076) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1001) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1076) 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.

[0180] The interface (1077) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1001) to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002)). In one embodiment, the interface (1077) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0181] The connection terminal (1078) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1001) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (1078) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0182] The haptic module (1079) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (1079) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0183] The camera module (1080) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (1080) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0184] The power management module (1088) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1001). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1088) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0185] A battery (1089) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1001). In one embodiment, the battery (1089) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0186] The communication module (1090) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1001) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1002), electronic device (1004), or server (1008)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1090) may operate independently from the processor (1020) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1090) may include a wireless communication module (1092) (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 (1094) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (1004) via a first network (1098) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (1099) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (1092) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1096) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (1001) within a communication network such as the first network (1098) or the second network (1099).

[0187] The wireless communication module (1092) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (1092) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1092) 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 (1092) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1001), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1004)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1099)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1092) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0188] The antenna module (1097) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (1097) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (1097) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (1098) or the second network (1099), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (1090). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1090) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (1097).

[0189] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1097) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0190] 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)).

[0191] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1001) and an external electronic device (1004) via a server (1008) connected to a second network (1099). Each of the external electronic devices (1002 or 1004) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1001). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1001) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1002, 1004, or 1008). For example, when the electronic device (1001) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1001) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (1001). The electronic device (1001) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (1001) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1004) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1008) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1004) or server (1008) may be included within the second network (1099). The electronic device (1001) 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.

[0192] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0193] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0194] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0195] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1040)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1036) or an external memory (1038)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1001)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1020)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1001)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0197] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In wearable electronic devices, frame; a first strap extending from a portion of a side of the frame and a second strap extending in a direction opposite to the extension direction of the first strap from another portion of the side of the frame; and A display, wherein a part of the display is disposed on the frame and the remaining part is disposed on at least one of the first strap and the second strap; The above display is, display panel; A first banding part extending from one side of the display panel and bending into a space surrounded by the frame; A second banding part extending from the other side of the display panel and bending into the space; A first driving circuit arranged on the first banding part; A second driving circuit arranged on the second banding part; First wires connected to conductive lines within the first display area of ​​the display from the first driving circuit through the first banding part; and Second wires connected to scan lines and data lines within the second display area of ​​the display through the second banding part from the second driving circuit; Wearable electronic devices.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first display area is, A region including one side of the display panel and a region of the display panel on the first strap, The above second display area is, an area including the other side of the display panel and an area of ​​the display panel on the second strap; Wearable electronic devices.

3. In paragraph 1, The above first banding part, Located on the side of the display panel in the first direction based on an imaginary line crossing the centers of the first strap and the second strap, The above second banding part, On the other side of the display panel, located in a second direction opposite to the first direction, based on the above virtual line, Wearable electronic devices.

4. In paragraph 3, The above first wires are, extending along a portion of the frame and a side of the display panel on the first strap through the first banding part; The above second wires are, extending along the side of the display panel on the second strap and another part of the frame through the second banding part; Wearable electronic devices.

5. In paragraph 1, The width of the first banding part and the width of the second banding part are, Same Wearable electronic devices.

6. In paragraph 1, The above first banding part and the above second banding part, Located on the side of the display panel that is positioned in the same direction based on an imaginary line crossing the center of the first strap and the second strap, Wearable electronic devices.

7. In paragraph 6, The above first wires are, extending along a portion of the frame and a side of the display panel on the first strap through the first banding part; The above second wires are, extending along the side of the display panel on the second strap and another part of the frame through the second banding part; The first strap is closer to the first banding part among the first banding part and the second banding part. Wearable electronic devices.

8. In paragraph 1, The above first display area is a part of the display area of ​​the display corresponding to the frame, The second display area is another part of the display area of ​​the display corresponding to the first strap and the second strap. Wearable electronic devices.

9. In paragraph 8, The above first wires are, extending along the side of the frame through the first banding part, The above second wires are, Extending along the edges of the first strap and the second strap through the second banding part, Wearable electronic devices.

10. In paragraph 8, While the first display area is activated through the first driving circuit, the second driving circuit is configured to deactivate the second display area. Wearable electronic devices.

11. In paragraph 1, The above display is, It includes a first part that is arranged on the frame and maintains a shape, and a second part that is arranged on the first strap and the second strap and is deformable, When the wearable electronic device is worn on a part of the user's body, the first strap and the second strap wrap around the part of the body. Wearable electronic devices.

12. In paragraph 1, A printed circuit board disposed between the first driving circuit and the second driving circuit within the space, and having at least one processor disposed thereon; and A flexible printed circuit board further comprising a connector connected to the printed circuit board; The above display is, A first bonding portion disposed on the substrate extending through the first banding part; and Further comprising a second bonding portion disposed on the substrate extending through the second banding part; Through the first joint portion and the second joint portion, the first banding part and the second banding part are connected to the flexible printed circuit board, so that the first driving circuit and the second driving circuit are electrically connected to the at least one processor. Wearable electronic devices.

13. In paragraph 1, The above display panel, Further comprising a support plate that supports the layer on which the above light-emitting elements are arranged, The above support plate, A flat part disposed on the frame, a first pattern part disposed on the first strap and including a plurality of slits, and a second pattern part disposed on the second strap and including a plurality of slits. Wearable electronic devices.

14. In paragraph 13, The above first wires are, extending along the edges of the plurality of slits of the first pattern part within the support plate, The above second wires are, extending along the edges of the plurality of slits of the second pattern part within the support plate; Wearable electronic devices.

15. In paragraph 14, Further comprising a battery disposed between the first driving circuit and the second driving circuit and spaced apart from the first banding part and the second banding part. Wearable electronic devices.

Images