Wearable electronic device including sensor assembly

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic device comprising: a housing (501) including front plates (510, 610) formed to be partially inclined, rear plates (522, 622) facing a direction opposite to the front plates (510, 610), and side members (521, 621) surrounding an inner space (503) between the front plates (510, 610) and the rear plates (522, 622); a molding member (740) disposed between the front plates (510, 610) and the rear plates (522, 622) and dividing the inner space into a first inner space (601) and a second inner space (602); a display (620) disposed in the first inner space (601); and a sensor assembly (701) which does not overlap the display (620) and is disposed in the second inner space (602).

Description

Wearable electronic device including a sensor assembly

[0001] One embodiment of the present document relates to a wearable electronic device including a sensor assembly.

[0002] Portable electronic devices such as smartphones can provide a variety of functions, including calling functions, based on various applications. With the recent proliferation of wearable electronic devices, consumer demand for devices offering a wider range of functions is increasing. Users can conveniently and easily access the various functions provided by wearable electronic devices by wearing them on at least part of their bodies.

[0003] For example, technologies that detect a user's biometric information using wearable electronic devices are being researched. Wearable electronic devices can acquire a user's biometric information and, based on this information, provide various functions for health management.

[0004] An electronic device (or a portable electronic device, a portable communication device, or a portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a housing (501) including a front plate (510, 610) formed to have a portion inclined, a rear plate (522, 622) facing in a direction opposite to the front plate (510, 610), and side members (521, 621) surrounding an internal space (503) between the front plate (510, 610) and the rear plate (522, 622), a molding member (740) disposed between the front plate (510, 610) and the rear plate (522, 622) and dividing the internal space into a first internal space (601) and a second internal space (602), and a display (620) disposed in the first internal space (601); It includes a sensor assembly (701) that is non-overlapping with the display (620) and is placed in the second internal space (602), and the front plate (510, 610) can be formed to cover the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701).

[0005] A wearable electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include a housing (501) including a front plate (510, 610) formed to be inclined at a portion thereof, a display (620) disposed within the housing (501) and covered by the front plate (510, 610), a sensor assembly (701) covered by the front plate (510, 610) and disposed adjacent to the display (620), and a molding member disposed between the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701), wherein the sensor assembly (701) may include a first biosensor unit (710) disposed within the housing (501) and not overlapping with the display (620), and a second biosensor unit (720) including a first conductive member (721) not overlapping with the display (620) and partially formed on one surface (901) of the front plate (510, 610).

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

[0007] FIG. 2a is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2b is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of FIG. 2a.

[0008] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a housing and a fastening member of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a portion of the wearable electronic device illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0013] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings illustrating a method for manufacturing a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 10A is a drawing showing a molding member included in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a drawing showing a forming device of the molding member shown in FIG. 10A.

[0016] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 12a is a diagram showing a state in which a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment is worn on a user's body, and FIG. 12b is a conceptual diagram showing a method for obtaining biometric information through a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method for obtaining biometric information through a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0020] One embodiment of the present invention described below provides a wearable electronic device capable of acquiring user's biometric information through optical and electrical measurement methods by including a sensor assembly including a first biometric sensor unit that does not overlap with a display and is disposed within a housing, and a second biometric sensor unit that does not overlap with the display and includes a conductive member partially formed on one surface of a front plate.

[0021] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention provides a wearable electronic device capable of obtaining user's biometric information in an optical and electrical measurement manner by having a front plate including a first window area and a second window area extending obliquely from the first window area, a display overlapping the first window area, and a sensor assembly overlapping the second window area.

[0022] Other intended purposes according to various embodiments of the present invention will be mentioned as needed in the process of describing each embodiment.

[0023] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment acquires user's biometric information through optical and electrical measurement methods, and thus can acquire accurate and precise biometric information.

[0024] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can obtain biometric information of a user by using a first biometric sensor unit at a finger portion where blood vessels are located on the skin side, thereby ensuring excellent signal quality (e.g., signal to noise ratio (SNR)) of the biometric information.

[0025] In addition, the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can obtain the user's biometric information by emitting only a small amount of light, thereby securing the advantage of low current consumption and utilizing various wavelengths of light.

[0026] In addition, a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can provide a comfortable measurement posture by ensuring that the first biometric sensor unit and the second biometric sensor unit have a degree of freedom from the key button.

[0027] Additionally, a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may implement design integration by having a display and sensor assembly covered through a single front plate and a fastening member positioned adjacent to the front plate.

[0028] In addition, various purposes and effects provided by wearable electronic devices according to various embodiments may be mentioned according to the embodiments of the detailed description.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0031] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0032] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

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

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

[0035] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0036] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0037] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

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

[0039] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

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

[0041] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

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

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

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

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

[0046] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0047] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) 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.

[0048] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to one embodiment, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0049] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0050] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0051] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service on its own, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0052] FIG. 2a is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2b is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of FIG. 2a.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 ) may include a housing (210) including a first side (or front side) (210A), a second side (or back side) (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) connected to at least a portion of the housing (210) and configured to releasably fasten the electronic device (200) to a body part (e.g., wrist, ankle) of a user. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may also refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (210A), the second side (210B), and the side surface (210C) of FIG. 2A . In one embodiment, the first side (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate comprising various coating layers). The second side (210B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (207). The back plate (207) may be formed of, 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 foregoing materials. The side surface (210C) may be formed by a side member (or “side bezel structure”) (206) that is joined to the front plate (201) and the back plate (207) and comprises a metal and / or a polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate (207) and the side member (206) may be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The above-mentioned fastening member (250, 260) may be formed of various materials and shapes. The integral and multiple unit links may be formed to be mutually movable by a combination of at least two of the above-mentioned materials, such as woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of the above-mentioned materials.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (220, see FIG. 3), an audio device (205, 208) (e.g., an audio module (170) of FIG. 1), a sensor (211) (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) (or a sensor assembly), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (202, 203, 204), the connector hole (209), or the sensor (211)) or may additionally include other components.

[0055] The display (220) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201), and may have various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display (220) may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0056] The audio device (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). The microphone hole (205) 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 (208) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (208) and the microphone hole (205) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (208) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0057] The sensor (211) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or the external environmental state. The sensor (211) can be arranged, for example, on the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The electronic device (200) can further include at least one of a non-illustrated sensor, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a 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.

[0058] The sensor (211) may include electrode areas (213, 214) forming a portion of the surface of the electronic device (200) and a biosignal detection circuit (not shown) electrically connected to the electrode areas (213, 214). For example, the electrode areas (213, 214) may include a first electrode area (213) and a second electrode area (214) arranged on a second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The sensor (211) may be configured such that the electrode areas (213, 214) obtain an electrical signal from a portion of the user's body, and the biosignal detection circuit detects the user's bioinformation based on the electrical signal.

[0059] The key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) disposed on a first side (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a side key button (203, 204) disposed on a side surface (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key (202) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (201). In other embodiments, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (220). The connector hole (209) may include another connector hole (not shown) that may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and may include a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. The electronic device (200) may further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (209) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole (209). In another embodiment, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the connector hole (209) and the connector cover.

[0060] The fastening member (250, 260) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (210) using the locking member (251, 261). The fastening member (250, 260) can include one or more of a fixing member (252), a fixing member fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fastening ring (255).

[0061] The fixing member (252) can be configured to fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle). The fastening member fastening hole (253) can fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body in response to the fastening member (252). The band guide member (254) can be configured to limit the range of motion of the fastening member (252) when the fastening member (252) is fastened to the fastening member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the fastening members (250, 260) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) can limit the range of motion of the fastening members (250, 260) when the fastening member (252) and the fastening member fastening hole (253) are fastened. In another embodiment, the fastening member (250, 260) may not include one or more of the fixing member (252), the fixing member fastening hole (253), the band guide member (254), and the band fastening ring (255). For example, the fastening members (250, 260) may be coupled to each other to form a ring shape, and thus may not include the fixing member (252), the fixing member fastening hole (253), the band guide member (254), and / or the band fastening ring (255).

[0062] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (300) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) may include a side member (310) (e.g., the side member (206) of FIG. 2A) (or a side frame, a side member), a wheel key (320) (e.g., the wheel key (202) of FIG. 2A), a front plate (201), a display (220), an antenna (350), a support member (360) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380) (or, a first circuit board, a main circuit board), a sealing member (390), a rear plate (393) (e.g., the rear plate (207) of FIG. 2B), and fastening members (395, 397) (e.g., the fastening members (250, 260) of FIGS. 2A and 2B). At least one of the components of the electronic device (300) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and any overlapping description will be omitted below. The support member (360) may be disposed inside the electronic device (300) and connected to the side member (310), or may be formed integrally with the side member (310). The support member (360) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. The support member (360) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (380) coupled to the other surface. A processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (380). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a GPU (graphics processing unit), a sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0064] 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 (300) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0065] The battery (370) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (300), 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 (370) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (380). The battery (370) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (200), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (200).

[0066] A sealing member (390) may be positioned between the side member (310) and the rear plate (393). The sealing member (390) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side member (310) and the rear plate (393) from the outside.

[0067] The rear plate (393) may include a first cover plate (391) coupled to the side member (310) and a second cover plate (392) coupled to the first cover plate (391).

[0068] The second cover plate (392) may be formed to be at least partially transparent so that light may pass through it for the operation of the biometric sensor unit (540). For example, the second cover plate (392) may include a transparent area formed at a position corresponding to the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the biometric sensor unit (540). Light generated from the light emitting unit of the biometric sensor unit (540) may pass through the transparent area of ​​the second cover plate (392) to reach an external object (e.g., a user's wrist), and light reflected from the external object may pass through the transparent area of ​​the second cover plate (392) to reach the light receiving unit.

[0069] The rear plate (393) can support the wireless charging unit (520) and the biosensor unit (540). For example, the wireless charging unit (520) and the biosensor unit (540) can be arranged in the space between the first cover plate (391) and the second cover plate (392). The wireless charging unit (520) generates an induced current in response to an external electromagnetic field, and can supply power to the electronic device (300) or charge the battery (370) using the generated induced current. The coil antenna included in the wireless charging unit (520) can, 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 can be formed by the side member (310) and / or a part of the rear plate (393) or a combination thereof.

[0070] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a part of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a housing and a fastening member of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0071] The wearable electronic device (500) of FIGS. 4 and 5 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, and the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0072] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, a wearable electronic device (500) may include a housing (501) and a fastening member (595, 597).

[0073] The housing (501) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal) or a non-conductive material (e.g., PC, rubber, or urethane). In one embodiment, the housing (501) may be formed by insert-molding the conductive material into at least a portion of the non-conductive material.

[0074] The housing (501) may include a front plate (510) (e.g., front plate (201) of FIG. 2) (or a first cover member), a rear plate (522) (e.g., rear plate (207) of FIG. 2) (or a second cover member) facing in an opposite direction to the front plate (510), and / or a side member (521) (e.g., side member (206) of FIG. 2, side member (310) of FIG. 3) surrounding an internal space (503) between the front plate (510) and the rear plate (522).

[0075] The front plate (510) can be disposed on at least one of a display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the display (220) of FIG. 3) and a sensor (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) (or at a position facing the +z-axis direction). The front plate (510) can form at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device (500). For example, the front plate (510) can form at least a portion of a front surface of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the first surface (210a) and the second surface (220a) of FIG. 2). According to one embodiment, the front plate (510) can cover at least a portion of at least one of the display and the sensor, and protect at least one of the display and the sensor from external impact.

[0076] In one embodiment, the front plate (510) may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer. In one embodiment, the front plate (510) may include, for example, window glass (e.g., a cover window, a cover glass, a glass window, or a transparent window) for protecting against external impact.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the front plate (510) may be formed to be longer in one of the width direction (or +x-axis direction) and the length direction (or +y-axis direction) of the pair of fastening members (595, 597) than in the other direction. For example, the front plate (510) may be formed to be longer in the length direction (or +y-axis direction) of the pair of fastening members (595, 597) than in the width direction (or +x-axis direction) of the pair of fastening members.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the front plate (510) may include at least one first window area (511) and at least one second window area (512). For example, the second window area (512) may be disposed on one or both sides of the first window area (511). The first window area (511) may correspond to a display. The first window area (511) may correspond to a size and / or position of the display. The second window area (512) may correspond to a sensor. The second window area (512) may correspond to a size and / or position of the sensor.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the second window area (512) may be disposed between the side member (521) and the first window area (511). The second window area (512) may extend from the first window area (511) toward the side member (521) and / or the pair of fastening members (595, 597). At least a portion of the second window area (512) may be formed to be inclined. The second window area (512) may be disposed to be inclined downward from the first window area (511) toward the side member (521). For example, at least a portion of the second window area (512) may be disposed to be inclined downward along the -z-axis direction from the edge of the first window area (511) toward the -y-axis direction based on a cross-section parallel to the -z-axis direction and the +z-axis direction. The second window region (512) may be arranged to be inclined upward from the side member (521) toward the first window region (511). For example, at least a portion of the second window region (512) may be arranged to be inclined upward from the edge of the side member (521) toward the +y-axis direction along the +z-axis direction, based on a cross-section parallel to the -z-axis direction and the +z-axis direction. The second window region (512) may be formed to form an obtuse angle with the first window region (511).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first window area (511) and the second window area (512) may be formed of different materials or may be formed of the same material. For example, the first window area (511) and the second window area (512) may be formed of the same material and integrated.

[0081] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first window area (511) and the second window area (512) included in the front plate (510) may be formed of a transparent and flexible material. For example, at least one of the first window area (511) and the second window area (512) may be formed of glass.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the back plate (522) of the electronic device (500) may be in contact with the user's wrist and may include at least a partially conductive member (e.g., electrode areas (213, 214) of FIG. 2B) to obtain biometric information of the user.

[0083] According to one embodiment, a pair of fastening members (595, 597) (e.g., a connecting member or a strap) (e.g., fastening members (395, 397) of FIG. 2) may be disposed on the outside of the housing (501). The fastening members (595, 597) may include a first fastening member (595) connected to one side of the housing (501) and a second fastening member (597) connected to the other side of the housing (501). The electronic device (500) may be worn by wrapping the wrist with the fastening members (595, 597) while placed on the user's wrist.

[0084] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first fastening member (595) and the second fastening member (597) can be connected to at least one of the side member (521) and the rear plate (522). A portion of at least one of the first fastening member (595) and the second fastening member (597) can be connected to the side member (521), and a remaining portion of at least one of the first fastening member (595) and the second fastening member (597) can be connected to the rear plate (522).

[0085] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a part of a wearable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the sensor assembly (701) shown in FIG. 6 taken along the +y-axis and -y-axis directions. The wearable electronic device (600) of FIGS. 6 and 7 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, and the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 4 and 5, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0086] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, a wearable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment may include a side member (621) (e.g., the side member (521) of FIG. 5), a front plate (610) (e.g., the front plate (510) of FIGS. 4 and 5), a molding member (740), a display (620) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), and a sensor assembly (701) (or sensor) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1).

[0087] The display (620) may be placed between the front plate (610) and the bracket (623). The display (620) may be visually exposed in the front direction (+z direction) of the electronic device (600) through the front plate (610). The display (620) may be visible in the front direction (+z direction) of the electronic device (600) through the front plate (610). The display (620) may be attached to the back surface (the surface facing the -z axis direction) of the front plate (610). The display (620) may be placed to face the printed circuit board (650) with the bracket (623) therebetween, and the display (620) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (650).

[0088] The front plate (610) may include at least one first window area (611) (e.g., the first window area (511) of FIGS. 4 and 5) and at least one second window area (612) (e.g., the second window area (512) of FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0089] The first window area (611) may include one side facing the +z-axis and the other side facing the -z-axis. The other side of the first window area (611) may face a display (620) accommodated in the first internal space (601) (e.g., an active area or display area of ​​the display (620). The first window area (611) may be arranged to overlap the display (620) with a size corresponding to the display (620).

[0090] The second window region (612) may be formed to extend in the -y-axis (and / or -x-axis) direction and / or the +y-axis (and / or +x-axis) direction from one side and / or the other side of the first window region (611). The second window region (612) may be formed to extend in the -y-axis and +y-axis directions based on the first window region (611). The second window region (612) may be formed to extend in a direction (e.g., the y-axis and / or -y-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction (+z-axis) toward which the front plate (610) faces and the second direction (-z-axis) toward which the rear plate (622) faces.

[0091] The second window area (612) may include one surface (901) facing the diagonal direction between the +y-axis and the -y-axis, respectively, and the +z-axis, and may include another surface (902) facing the diagonal direction between the +y-axis and the -y-axis, respectively, and the -z-axis. The other surface (902) of the second window area (612) may face the sensor assembly (701) accommodated in the second internal space (602).

[0092] One side (901) of the second window area (612) may be configured to be in contact with a part (e.g., a user's finger) of an external object (or user) wearing the wearable electronic device (600).

[0093] According to one embodiment, a molding member (740) may be disposed between the front plate (610) and the rear plate (622). The molding member (740) may divide (or partition, section) an internal space (e.g., internal space (503) of FIG. 5) between the front plate (610) and the rear plate (622) into a first internal space (601) and a second internal space (602). The molding member (740) may include a first molding member (741) formed parallel to a portion of the side member (621), and a second molding member (742) connected to the first molding member (741) and formed parallel to a portion of the side member (621), as shown in FIG. 9B.

[0094] At least a portion of the first molding member (741) may be disposed between the front plate (610) and a portion of the side member (621) when viewed in the +y-axis and / or -y-axis direction. At least a portion of the first molding member (741) may be disposed along the side member (621) and on the inside of the side member (621). The first molding member (741) may be formed to surround at least a portion of an edge of the first internal space (601) in which the display (620) is accommodated and / or at least a portion of an edge of the second internal space (602) in which the sensor assembly (701) is accommodated. The first molding member (741) may be formed along a portion of a perimeter of the display (620) and a portion of a perimeter of the sensor assembly (701).

[0095] The second molding member (742) may be disposed between the front plate (610) and the bracket (623) when viewed in the +y-axis and / or -y-axis direction. The second molding member (742) may be disposed between the first internal space (601) and the second internal space (602). The second molding member (742) absorbs or blocks light generated from the display (620) disposed in the first internal space (601), thereby minimizing and / or preventing light generated from the display (620) from being incident into the second internal space (602).

[0096] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be formed of an opaque material. At least one of the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be formed of an insulating material having elasticity (e.g., a silicone material). At least one of the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be formed of an insulating material that is both opaque and elastic.

[0097] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first molding member (741) and / or a portion of the second molding member (742) may be formed on the periphery of the display (620). When the display (620) is viewed from above, at least a portion of the first molding member (741) and / or a portion of the second molding member (742) may be formed to overlap a dead space (DS) (or bezel, non-display area) of the display (620).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the sensor assembly (701) may include at least one of a heartbeat rate monitor (HRM) sensor capable of measuring a user's heart rate, an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor capable of measuring the user's electrocardiogram, a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor capable of measuring the user's photoplethysmography, a bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) sensor capable of measuring the user's body fat percentage, and / or a galvanic skin response (GSR) sensor capable of measuring the user's skin resistance. For example, among the plurality of sensors, the HRM sensor may be a sensor that estimates various biological states based on the movement of blood vessels distributed in the user's finger by irradiating light onto the user's body (e.g., the user's finger) and utilizing the characteristic of light reflected from the user's finger. The sensor assembly (701) may optionally include other sensors (e.g., an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration sensor, or a wearing detection sensor) as needed in addition to a sensor for measuring a biological signal, and the types thereof may not be limited thereto.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the sensor assembly (701) may include a first biometric sensor unit (710) (or, optical measurement sensing unit) and a second biometric sensor unit (720) (or, electrical measurement sensing unit).

[0100] The first biometric sensor unit (710) may be disposed on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (750). The flexible printed circuit board (750) may include one side (751) facing the second window area (612) of the front plate (610) and the other side (752) facing in the opposite direction to the one side (751). At least a portion of at least one of the one side (751) and the other side (752) of the flexible printed circuit board (750) may be formed parallel to at least one of the one side (901) of the second window area (612) and the other side (902) of the second window area (612). According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (750) may include an extension portion (755) extending toward the printed circuit board (650). The extension portion (755) may be disposed in a space between the back plate (622) and the other surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z axis) of the printed circuit board (650) via the hole (660). For example, the hole (660) may be formed to penetrate through one surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z axis) and the other surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z axis) of at least one of the side member (621) and the bracket (623). For example, the hole (660) may be a space between the side member (621) and the bracket (623). The extension portion (755) of the flexible printed circuit board (750) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (650) via the connector (640). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of at least one of the flexible printed circuit board (750) and the optical film (630) may be disposed parallel to the second window area (612). At least a portion of at least one of the flexible printed circuit board (750) and the optical film (630) may be arranged to have the same inclination angle as the second window area (612). In one embodiment, at least a portion of at least one of the printed circuit board (650) and the bracket (623) may be arranged parallel to the first window area (611).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the first biometric sensor unit (710) can optically measure the finger area where blood vessels are located on the skin side. The distance between the skin surface of the finger and the blood vessels may be closer than the distance between the skin surface of the wrist and the blood vessels. The first biometric sensor unit (710) can utilize various wavelengths of light and can obtain the user's biometric information even with only a small amount of light emitted. For example, the first biometric sensor unit (710) can precisely measure substances distributed in blood vessels at various wavelengths by measuring the movement of blood vessels distributed in the finger.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the first biosensor unit (710) can measure the amount of antioxidant substances accumulated in the skin and / or the amount of glycated proteins necessary for blood sugar management accumulated in the skin.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the first biometric sensor unit (710) may include at least one light emitting unit (711, 712) and at least one light receiving unit (713). Light of a specific wavelength band output from the light emitting units (711, 712) may be irradiated onto the user's body. The light emitting units (711, 712) may irradiate light of a constant intensity onto the user's body, and the wavelength of the irradiated light may vary depending on the measurement purpose or the type of target component to be analyzed. For example, the light emitting units (711, 712) may include at least one light emitting body including a light emitting diode (LED) or a laser diode (LD). The light emitting units (711, 712) may use various wavelength bands such as green light, red light, blue light, yellow light, ultraviolet (UV) light, or infrared light to reduce the influence of motion artifacts. The light emitting unit (711, 712) can emit light in a manner that sequentially or simultaneously turns on or alternately emits multiple wavelengths. The light receiving unit (713) can receive at least a portion of the reflected light that is irradiated and returned, and can generate at least one piece of bio-information using the electrical signal converted from the light. For example, the light receiving unit (713) can include a photodiode (PD), a photo transistor, or a charge-coupled device (CCD). The type of the light receiving unit (713) may not be limited to a device that can convert an optical signal into an electrical signal.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the first biosensor unit (710) may include a first light-emitting unit (711), a second light-emitting unit (712), and a light-receiving unit (713). The first light-emitting unit (711) and the second light-emitting unit (712) may emit light of the same wavelength band or emit light of different wavelength bands. For example, the first light-emitting unit (711) and the second light-emitting unit (712) included in the first biosensor unit (710) disposed on the left side (e.g., the side in the -y-axis direction) of the display (620) may emit light of a different wavelength band from the first light-emitting unit (711) and the second light-emitting unit (712) included in the first biosensor unit (710) disposed on the right side (e.g., the side in the +y-axis direction) of the display (620). The light receiving unit (713) can receive reflected light generated from at least one of the first light emitting unit (711) and the second light emitting unit (712) and reflected from an external object (e.g., a user's body).

[0105] At least one of the first light emitting unit (711) and the second light emitting unit (712) can generate light and irradiate the light onto a user's finger that is in contact with the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The light emitted by at least one of the first light emitting unit (711) and the second light emitting unit (712) can be reflected by the user's finger that is in contact with the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The light reflected by the user's finger can reach the light receiving unit (713) of the first biometric sensor unit (710). The first biometric sensor unit (710) can obtain biometric information of the user based on the light received through the light receiving unit (713).

[0106] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the light-receiving portion (713) may be arranged to be surrounded by a plurality of light-emitting portions (711, 712). The light-receiving portion (713) may be arranged between the first light-emitting portion (711) and the second light-emitting portion (712). For example, the light-receiving portion (713) may be arranged between the first light-emitting portion (711) and the second light-emitting portion (712) arranged in a row along the +x-axis or the -x-axis as illustrated in FIG. 13. For example, the light-receiving portion (713) may be arranged between the first light-emitting portion (711) and the second light-emitting portion (712) arranged in a row along the +y-axis or the -y-axis as illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (600) may include a partition wall (714). The partition wall (714) may extend from one side (751) of the flexible printed circuit board (750) toward the front plate (610) and / or the optical film (630). The partition wall (714) may be disposed between the light-emitting unit (711, 712) and the light-receiving unit (713) included in the first biometric sensor unit (710) and / or disposed between the light-emitting unit (711, 712) and the light-receiving unit (711, 712) and / or disposed between the light-receiving unit (713) and the light-receiving unit (713).

[0108] The partition wall (714) can prevent light emitted from at least one light emitting unit (711, 712) from being directly incident on the light receiving unit (713) without passing through an external object. The partition wall (714) can be formed of a material that absorbs light to prevent light of any wavelength band from being directly incident on the light receiving unit (713).

[0109] The partition wall (714) may be placed between the flexible printed circuit board (750) and the optical film (630). The partition wall (714) may be fixed to the flexible printed circuit board (750) in the form of a surface mount device (SMD) and attached to the optical film (630) using an adhesive tape (not shown).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (600) may include an optical film (630). The optical film (630) may be attached to the other surface (902) of the second window area (612). The optical film (630) may be disposed in an area corresponding to the first biometric sensor unit (710). The optical film (630) may control an optical path by applying a pattern to a polymer film (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) material. The optical film (630) may control an optical path of light emitted from at least one of the first light-emitting unit (711) and the second light-emitting unit (712) and / or reflected by an external object and returned to the light-receiving unit (713). The optical film (630) may control light emitted from at least one of the first light-emitting unit (711) and the second light-emitting unit (712) to pass through the front plate (610) and be emitted to an external object. The optical film (630) can control light reflected by an external object to be incident on the light receiving portion (713) through the front plate (610).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the user's HRM can be measured by touching the second biometric sensor unit (720) with the user's finger while wearing the wearable electronic device (600).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the second biometric sensor unit (720) may include a first conductive member (721) (or an external electrode) and a second conductive member (722) (or an internal electrode). The first conductive member (721) may be formed to define a portion of the front surface of a housing (e.g., the housing (501) of FIG. 4). The first conductive member (721) may be in contact with a body part of a user (e.g., a finger). The first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) may be electrically connected. The second conductive member (722) may be electrically connected to a circuit area (not shown) of a flexible printed circuit board (750) via a conductive connection member (730).

[0113] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) included in the second biosensor unit (720) may be formed of a conductive material in an area excluding the optical path of the first biosensor unit (710) included in the sensor assembly (701). At least one of the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) included in the second biosensor unit (720) may be positioned in consideration of the position of the first biosensor unit (710). At least one of the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) may be formed on at least one of the upper side (e.g., one side in the +x-axis direction), the lower side (e.g., one side in the -x-axis direction), the left side (e.g., one side in the -y-axis direction), and the right side (e.g., one side in the +y-axis direction) of the first biosensor unit (710). For example, at least one of the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) included in the second biosensor unit (720) may be formed to surround the first biosensor unit (710).

[0114] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first conductive member (721) may be disposed outside the second internal space (602). At least a portion of the second conductive member (722) may be disposed inside the second internal space (602). For example, at least one of the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) may be disposed at least 25 mm apart from each other to minimize surface resistance. 2 The surface area of ​​the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) may be required. At least one of the first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) may have a degree of freedom of design in the upper and lower directions or left and right directions together with the conductive connection member (730) in consideration of the positions of the light-emitting portions (711, 712) and the light-receiving portion (713).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (721) may be disposed on one surface (901) (e.g., the surface facing the +z-axis) and a side surface (e.g., the surface facing the side surface, the side facing the y-axis) of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The second conductive member (722) may be disposed on the other surface (902) (e.g., the surface facing the -z-axis) and a side surface (e.g., the surface facing the side surface, or the side facing the y-axis) of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722) disposed on the side surface of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610) may be in direct contact on the side surface of the second window area (612).

[0116] According to one embodiment, either the first conductive member (721) or the second conductive member (722) may be disposed on a portion of a side surface of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). For example, the first conductive member (721) may be disposed on one side surface (901) and a side surface of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610), and the second conductive member (722) may be disposed on the other side surface (902) of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The first conductive member (721) disposed on the side surface of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610) may contact the second conductive member (722) near an edge between the side surface and the other side surface (902) of the second window area (612). For example, the first conductive member (721) may be disposed on one side (901) of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610), and the second conductive member (722) may be disposed on the other side (902) and a side surface of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The second conductive member (722) disposed on the side surface of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610) may contact the first conductive member (721) near the edge between the side surface and the one side surface (901) of the second window area (612).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (721) may be disposed on one surface (901) of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The second conductive member (722) may be disposed on the other surface (902) of the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The first conductive member (721) and the second conductive member (722), which are disposed on different planes, may be electrically connected through the side member (621) of the conductive material.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (600) may include a control circuit (760) (e.g., an analog front end integrated circuit (AFE IC)). The control circuit (760) may be disposed on the other side (752) of a flexible printed circuit board (750). A conductive connecting member (730) in contact with a second biosensor unit (720), at least one light emitting unit (711, 712) and at least one light receiving unit (713) included in a first biosensor unit (710) may be disposed on one side (751) of the flexible circuit board (750). The control circuit (760) may preprocess an electrical analog signal output from the second biosensor unit (720) and / or the first biosensor unit (710). The control circuit (760) may include at least one converter (e.g., an analog-to-digital converter (ADC)) that converts an electrical analog signal output from the second biosensor unit (720) and / or the first biosensor unit (710) into a digital signal based on power provided under the control of a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). In addition, the control circuit (760) may further include an amplifier for amplifying the analog signal output from the second biosensor unit (720) and / or the first biosensor unit (710) and / or the digital signal output from the at least one converter.

[0119] The digital signal converted in the control circuit (760) can be transmitted to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). The processor can be disposed on a printed circuit board (650). The control circuit (760) can transmit digital biometric information to the processor by performing digital communication with the processor through an extension (755) of the flexible printed circuit board (750) that passes through the hole (660). The processor can acquire user biometric information based on the digital signal received from the control circuit (760). For example, the processor can output the acquired biometric information to the display (620), store it in a memory, or transmit it to another electronic device or server through a communication device (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1) and / or an antenna. When the biometric information satisfies a specified condition, the processor can provide a warning signal (e.g., a warning screen or sound) to the user through the display (620) or a speaker (not shown) or transmit the biometric information to a relevant institution (e.g., a hospital). For example, a given condition may include a condition that is abnormal for the user's health.

[0120] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a portion of a wearable electronic device (800) according to one embodiment.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 8, a wearable electronic device (800) according to an embodiment may include a side member (621) (e.g., the side member (521) of FIG. 5), a front plate (610) (e.g., the front plate (510) of FIGS. 4 and 5), a molding member (740), a display (620) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), and a sensor assembly (701) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). The electronic device illustrated in FIG. 8 may have substantially the same configuration as the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 7 except that it further includes a protective member (810). Accordingly, since the same configuration or operation may be applied to the preceding description, redundant descriptions for configurations having the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the protective member (810) may be formed on the other surface of the front plate (610) (e.g., the other surface (902) of the second window area (612)). The protective member (810) may be formed in an area other than an area where the first biometric sensor unit (710), the second biometric sensor unit (720), and the display (620) are formed. The protective member (810) may be formed in an area other than an area where at least one of the display (620), the optical film (630), the second conductive member (722), the first molding member (741), and the second molding member (742) is formed. The protective member (810) may be formed on the other surface of the front plate (610) in an area other than an area where the display (620), the optical film (630), the second conductive member (722), the first molding member (741), and the second molding member (742) are formed. For example, the protective member (810) may be formed on the other surface of the front plate (610) between the second conductive member (722) and the side member (621), between the second conductive member (722) and the optical film (630), and between the second molding member (742) and the optical film (630).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the protective member (810) may be formed of an opaque material or printed with ink of a specified color used in forming the exterior design of the wearable electronic device (800) to provide an aesthetic appearance to the wearable electronic device (800).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the protective member (810) may be formed of a non-conductive (or insulating) material to prevent a short between the second biosensor unit (720) and other electrical components.

[0125] FIG. 9A is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a structure disposed on one side of a front plate included in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 9A, a front plate (e.g., the front plate (510) of FIGS. 4 and 5, and the front plate (610) of FIGS. 6 to 8) including a first window region (611) and a second window region (612) can be provided. A second conductive member (e.g., the second conductive member (722) of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8) may be formed on the front plate (610), or the second conductive member may not be formed. After a first conductive material (801) is deposited on one surface (901) of the second window region (612), the first conductive material (801) is etched using a laser, so that a first conductive member (721) can be formed on a designated portion of one surface (901) of the second window region (612). For example, the first conductive material (801) may be formed as a single-layer or multi-layer structure including at least one of Ti and Al.

[0127] FIG. 9b is a drawing showing a method for manufacturing a structure placed on the other side of a front plate included in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 9B, a front plate (e.g., the front plate (510) of FIGS. 4 and 5, and the front plate (610) of FIGS. 6 to 8) including a first window region (611) and a second window region (612) may be provided. A first conductive member (e.g., the first conductive member (721) of FIGS. 6, 7, 8, and 9A) may be formed on the front plate (610), or the first conductive member may not be formed. A second conductive material may be deposited on the other surface (902) of the second window region (612), and then etched using a laser, thereby forming a second conductive member (722) on a designated portion of the other surface (902) of the second window region (612). The second conductive material may be formed of the same or different material as the first conductive material. For example, the second conductive material may be formed as a single-layer or multi-layer structure including at least one of Ti and Al. A third conductive member (723) may be formed by printing a conductive paste on a designated portion on the other surface (902) of the second window area (612) on which the second conductive member (722) is formed. A protective member (810) may be formed by printing a non-conductive material on a designated portion on the other surface (902) of the second window area (612) on which the third conductive member (723) is formed. The protective member (810) may be formed to expose a portion of the third conductive member (723) that is in contact with the conductive connection member (730). A display (620) (or a display panel) may be mounted on the first window area (611). After the display (620) is mounted, a first molding member (741) and a second molding member (742) may be formed through a molding process. After the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) are formed, the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the flexible printed circuit board (750) of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8) can be fixed to the display (620).Then, the flexible printed circuit board and the third conductive member (723) exposed through the protective member (810) can be electrically connected through a conductive connection member (730) formed by a jetting process.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may omit the third conductive member (723). The second conductive member (722) may be formed in an area on the other surface (902) of the second window area (612) that contacts the conductive connection member (730). The conductive connection member (730) may be in direct contact with the second conductive member (722) without the third conductive member (723).

[0130] According to one embodiment, either the first conductive member (721) illustrated in FIG. 9A or the second conductive member (722) illustrated in FIG. 9B may be formed first, and then the other of the first conductive member (721) illustrated in FIG. 9A and the second conductive member (722) illustrated in FIG. 9B may be formed later. For example, the first conductive member (721) illustrated in FIG. 9A may be formed first, and then the second conductive member (722) illustrated in FIG. 9B may be formed. For example, the second conductive member (722) illustrated in FIG. 9B may be formed first, and then the first conductive member (721) illustrated in FIG. 9A may be formed.

[0131] FIG. 10A is a drawing showing a molding member included in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a drawing showing a forming device (e.g., mold) of the molding member shown in FIG. 10A.

[0132] Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B , a wearable electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (500) of FIGS. 4 and 5 , a wearable electronic device (600) of FIGS. 6 and 7 , and a wearable electronic device (800) of FIG. 8 ) may include a first molding member (741) and a second molding member (742).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first molding member (741) may be formed to surround at least a portion of an edge of the first internal space (601) in which the display (620) is accommodated and / or at least a portion of an edge of the second internal space (602) in which the sensor assembly (e.g., the sensor assembly (701) of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8) is accommodated. The second molding member (742) may be disposed between the first internal space (601) and the second internal space (602).

[0134] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first molding member (741) and / or a portion of the second molding member (742) may be formed on the periphery of the display (620). At least a portion of the first molding member (741) and / or a portion of the second molding member (742) may be formed to overlap a dead space (DS) (or, a bezel, a non-active area, a non-display area) of the display (620). When the display (620) is viewed from above, at least a portion of the first molding member (741) and / or a portion of the second molding member (742) may be formed to overlap a dead space of the display (620).

[0135] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be formed by an injection molding process. For example, the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be manufactured simultaneously in the same process using the same material or different materials. For example, the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be manufactured in separate processes using the same material or different materials.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) may be formed using a mold (1010) illustrated in FIG. 10B. The mold (1010) may include a cap having a first gate portion (1001) and a second gate portion (1002). For example, the cap may be formed of a silicone material. The first gate portion (1001) and the second gate portion (1002) may be spaced apart from each other with a second internal space (602) therebetween.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the first gate portion (1001) and the second gate portion (1002) of the mold (1010) are aligned to the periphery of the display (620), and then the injection molded material is injected into the first gate portion (1001) and the second gate portion (1002), so that the first molding member (741) and the second molding member (742) can be molded to the periphery of the display (620).

[0138] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a part of a wearable electronic device (1100) according to one embodiment.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 11, a wearable electronic device (1100) according to an embodiment may include a side member (621). The side member (621) may be formed in a loop shape that wraps around a printed circuit board (650). The side member (621) may be physically and / or electrically connected to the printed circuit board (650) to form an antenna path. A portion of the side member (621) may function as a radiator of the antenna. For example, at least a portion of the side member (621) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal). The conductive material portion of the side member (621) may form an electrical path through which an electrical signal may travel, thereby forming a radiation pattern of a frequency band corresponding to the electrical path.

[0140] In one embodiment, a wireless communication device (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may apply an electrical signal to a side member (621) via a feeder (1121). For example, the wireless communication device may apply an electrical signal (e.g., an RF signal) to the side member (621) based on data received from a processor (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 1). The wireless communication device may transmit and receive an electrical signal corresponding to an electrical path formed in the side member (621).

[0141] According to one embodiment, at least one power supply part (1121) and a plurality of ground parts (1122, 1123) may be arranged on the printed circuit board (650).

[0142] The power supply unit (1121) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication device. In one embodiment, the power supply unit (1121) may be electrically connected to a power supply point (1101) of the side member (621).

[0143] Each of the plurality of grounding portions (1122, 1123) can transmit an electrical signal applied to the side member (621) to the ground. In one embodiment, each of the plurality of grounding portions (1122, 1123) can be connected to a short-circuit point (1102, 1103) of the side member (621) via a switching element (SW1, SW2), respectively. The first grounding portion (1122) can be connected to the first short-circuit point (1102) of the side member (621) via the first switching element (SW1). An antenna loop can be formed between the first short-circuit point (1102) and the feeding point (1101). The second grounding portion (1123) can be connected to the second short-circuit point (1103) of the side member (621) via the second switching element (SW2).

[0144] A plurality of grounding portions (1122, 1123) can be selectively short-circuited to the side member (621) through the switch operation of the switching elements (SW1, SW2), thereby changing the electrical path formed in the side member (621). In one embodiment, the short-circuit operation of the plurality of grounding portions (1122, 1123) can be determined according to the wireless communication mode of the wearable electronic device (1100).

[0145] According to one embodiment, at least one of the feeding point (1101) and the first shorting point (1102) may be formed on a portion of the side member (621) surrounding the printed circuit board (650) and / or a portion of the side member (621) surrounding the sensor assembly (701). For example, the feeding point (1101) and the first shorting point (1102) may be formed on a portion of the side member (621) surrounding the printed circuit board (650) or the sensor assembly (701). For example, one of the feeding point (1101) and the first shorting point (1102) may be formed on a portion of the side member (621) surrounding the printed circuit board (650), and the other of the feeding point (1101) and the first shorting point (1102) may be formed on a portion of the side member (621) surrounding the sensor assembly (701).

[0146] FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a state in which a wearable electronic device (1200) according to an embodiment is worn on a user's body, and FIG. 12B is a conceptual diagram showing a method for acquiring biometric information through a wearable electronic device (1200) according to an embodiment. In FIGS. 12A and 12B, a description will be given based on a state in which the electronic device (1200) is worn on the user's left wrist (1201). In examining the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 12A and 12B, components that are identical to or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 11 are given the same reference numerals in the drawings or are omitted, and a detailed description thereof is also omitted.

[0147] Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B , a wearable electronic device (1200) according to an embodiment may include a second biometric sensor unit (720). The second biometric sensor unit (720) may include a first conductive member (721) including a first external electrode (7211) and a second external electrode (7212). The first external electrode (7211) and the second external electrode (7212) may be spaced apart from each other with a display (620) therebetween. The first external electrode (7211) may be placed on one side (or upper side) and the other side (or lower side) with respect to the direction in which the display (620) is viewed. The second external electrode (7212) may be placed on the other side of the one side and the other side with respect to the direction in which the display (620) is viewed.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the front surface of the wearable electronic device (1200) may be at least partially in contact with the right fingers (F1, F2). The first external electrode (7211) and the second external electrode (7212), which partially form the front surface of the wearable electronic device (or, front plate (610)), may be in contact with the first finger (F1) and the second finger (F2) of the right hand (1202), respectively. When the user's right fingers (F1, F2) are in contact with the first external electrode (7211) and the second external electrode (7212), the electronic device (1200) may obtain the user's biometric information without the user's right hand (1202) covering at least a portion of the first window area (611) corresponding to the display (620). The back surface of the wearable electronic device (1200) may be at least partially in contact with the left wrist (1201). The third external electrode (e.g., the first electrode area (213) of FIG. 2B) and the fourth external electrode (e.g., the second electrode area (214) of FIG. 2B) that partially form the back surface of the wearable electronic device (1200) can be brought into contact with different points of the left wrist. The wearable electronic device (1200) can identify the user's biometric information through an electrical loop formed by at least one of the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode. For example, when the user's body is in contact with the first external electrode (7211) and the second external electrode (7212), the user's biometric information can be identified through an electrical loop extending from the user's right fingers (F1, F2), the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), and the left wrist (1201).For example, when the user's body is in contact with the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode, the user's biometric information can be identified through an electrical loop connecting the user's right finger (F1, F2), the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, the fourth external electrode, and the left wrist (1201).

[0149] According to one embodiment, a user's body may be in contact with at least one of a first external electrode (7211), a second external electrode (7212), a third external electrode, and a fourth external electrode. At least one of the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). The processor may detect a user's contact with the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode. The processor may obtain an electrical signal from a part of the user's body through at least one of the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode that is in contact with the user's body. The processor may be configured to detect biometric information of the user based on the obtained electrical signal. For example, when the processor detects the user's contact with the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode, the processor may obtain the user's body impedance analysis (BIA) information through the first external electrode (7211), the second external electrode (7212), the third external electrode, and the fourth external electrode. For example, when the processor detects the user's contact with any one of the first external electrode (7211) and the second external electrode (7212), or the third external electrode and the fourth external electrode, the processor may obtain the user's electrocardiogram (ECG) through any one of the first external electrode (7211) and the second external electrode (7212), or the third external electrode and the fourth external electrode.

[0150] A wearable electronic device (1200) according to an embodiment may include a first biometric sensor unit (710). The first biometric sensor unit (710) may include a first light emitting unit (711), a second light emitting unit (712), and a light receiving unit (713). At least one of the first light emitting unit (711) and the second light emitting unit (712) may generate light and irradiate the light onto a user's finger (F1, F2) in contact with a second window area (612) of a front plate (610). The light emitted by at least one of the first light emitting unit (711) and the second light emitting unit (712) may be reflected by the user's finger in contact with the second window area (612) of the front plate (610). The light reflected by the user's finger may reach the light receiving unit (713) of the first biometric sensor unit (710). The light receiving unit (713) can acquire an optical signal reflected by the user's fingers (F1, F2). The processor can be configured to detect the user's biometric information based on the acquired optical signal.

[0151] FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of a method for acquiring biometric information through a wearable electronic device (1300) according to an embodiment. In FIG. 13, the description will be based on a state in which the wearable electronic device (1300) is worn on the user's left wrist (1301). In examining the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13, components that are identical to or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 12 are given the same reference numbers in the drawings or are omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device can identify the user's biometric information (e.g., body impedance analysis (BIA)) by using two key buttons (1310, 1320) arranged on a portion of a side of the electronic device (e.g., key buttons (203, 204) of FIG. 2A).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1300) can identify an electrical loop formed through at least one of two key buttons (1310, 1320) arranged on a part of a side of the electronic device, a first electrode area (e.g., the first electrode area (213) of FIG. 2B) and a second electrode area (e.g., the second electrode area (214) of FIG. 2B) arranged on a rear plate, and identify BIA information of the user based on a BIA signal acquired based on the electrical loop.

[0154] According to one embodiment, a user's body (e.g., a finger (F1, F2) of a right hand) may come into contact with at least one of a key button (1310, 1320), a first electrode region, and a second electrode region. At least one of the key button (1310, 1320), the first electrode region, and the second electrode region may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). The processor may detect a user's contact with at least one of the key button (1310, 1320), the first electrode region, and the second electrode region. The processor may obtain an electrical signal from a part of the user's body through at least one of the key button (1310, 1320), the first electrode region, and the second electrode region that comes into contact with the user's body. The processor may be configured to detect biometric information of the user based on the obtained electrical signal. For example, when the processor detects the user's contact with the key button (1310, 1320), it can obtain the user's biometric information through the key button (1310, 1320).

[0155] Meanwhile, the wearable electronic device described above can provide intuitive and convenient usability by selectively turning on (or activating) some of the plurality of electrodes or displaying guide information for measuring biometric information depending on the user's wearing style and / or the type of contact with the user's body.

[0156] Meanwhile, the wearable electronic device described above is not limited to the embodiments described in each drawing, and the wearable electronic devices described in each drawing can be applied in a complex manner with each other. In addition, the position, number, and shape of the second internal space (602) in which the sensor assembly (701) described in each drawing is arranged are not limited to the above-described examples and may be variously changed. In addition, the number and shape of at least one of the light-emitting units (711, 712), the light-receiving unit (713), the first conductive member (721), the second conductive member (722), and the conductive connecting member (730) described in each drawing are not limited to the above-described examples and may be variously changed. For example, the structures of the first light-emitting unit (711), the second light-emitting unit (712), and the light-receiving unit (713) are not limited to the structures of FIG. 12a and / or FIG. 13 and may be variously changed.

[0157] As described above, a wearable electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments comprises a housing (501) including a front plate (510, 610) formed to have a portion inclined, a rear plate (522, 622) facing in a direction opposite to the front plate (510, 610), and side members (521, 621) surrounding an internal space (503) between the front plate (510, 610) and the rear plate (522, 622); a molding member (740) disposed between the front plate (510, 610) and the rear plate (522, 622) and dividing the internal space into a first internal space (601) and a second internal space (602); a display (620) disposed in the first internal space (601); And it may include a sensor assembly (701) that is non-overlapping with the display (620) and is placed in the second internal space (602).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the front plate (510, 610) may be formed to cover the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the front plate (510, 610) may include a first window area (511, 611) covering the display (620); and a second window area (512, 612) formed integrally with the first window area (511, 611), at least a portion of which has an inclined surface, covering the sensor assembly (701).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the second window area (512, 612) may be formed to be inclined toward the first window area (511, 611) from the side member (521, 621).

[0161] According to one embodiment, the second window area (512, 612) may form an obtuse angle with the first window area (511, 611).

[0162] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the front plate (510, 610) may face a first direction (+z), and at least a portion of the rear plate (522, 622) may face a second direction (-z) opposite to the first direction (+z).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the second window area (512, 612) may extend from the first window area (511, 611) in a third direction (+y, -y) perpendicular to the first direction (+z) and the second direction (-z).

[0164] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a fastening member (595, 597) connected to the housing (501).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the second window area (512, 612) may extend from the first window area (511, 611) toward the binding member.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a flexible printed circuit board (750) on which a portion of the sensor assembly (701) is disposed; and a printed circuit board (650) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (750), the display (620), and the sensor assembly (701).

[0167] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (750) may be arranged parallel to the second window area (512, 612).

[0168] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (750) may be arranged to have the same inclination angle as the second window area (512, 612).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the molding member (740) may be formed to at least partially contact the inner side of the side member (621), and may include a first molding member (741) formed along the side member (621); and a second molding member (742) arranged parallel to the side member between the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701).

[0170] According to one embodiment, a bracket (623) may be further provided between the printed circuit board (650) and the front plate (510, 610).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the second molding member (742) may be placed between the front plate (510, 610) and the bracket (623).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the sensor assembly (701) may be disposed on both sides of the display (620).

[0173] According to one embodiment, the sensor assembly (701) may include a first biometric sensor unit (710) disposed in the second internal space (602); and a second biometric sensor unit (720) disposed to surround the first biometric sensor unit (710).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the first biosensor unit (710) may include at least one light-receiving unit (713) and at least one light-emitting unit (711, 712).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an optical film (630) disposed between each of the at least one light-receiving unit (713) and the at least one light-emitting unit (711, 712) and the second window area (512, 612).

[0176] According to one embodiment, the second biometric sensor unit (720) may include a first conductive member (721) disposed outside the second internal space (602) and disposed on one surface of the front plate (510, 610); and a second conductive member (722) electrically connected to the first conductive member (721) and disposed on the other surface (902) of the front plate (510, 610) within the second internal space (602).

[0177] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a conductive connection member (730) disposed between the second conductive member (722) and the flexible printed circuit board (750) and electrically connecting the second conductive member (722) and the flexible printed circuit board (750).

[0178] A wearable electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments may include a housing (501) including a front plate (510, 610) formed to have a portion inclined; a display (620) covered by the front plate (510, 610) and disposed within the housing (501); a sensor assembly (701) covered by the front plate (510, 610) and disposed adjacent to the display (620); and a molding member disposed between the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the sensor assembly (701) may include a first biometric sensor unit (710) that is non-overlapping with the display (620) and is disposed within the housing (501); and a second biometric sensor unit (720) that includes a first conductive member (721) that is non-overlapping with the display (620) and is partially formed on one surface (901) of the front plate (510, 610).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the front plate (510, 610) may include a first window area (511, 611) covering the display (620) and a second window area (512, 612) formed integrally with the first window area (511, 611) and formed to be at least partially inclined, covering the sensor assembly (701).

[0181] According to one embodiment, the sensor assembly (701) may further include a flexible printed circuit board (750) on which a portion of the sensor assembly (701) is disposed.

[0182] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (750) may be arranged parallel to the second window area (512, 612).

[0183] According to one embodiment, the first biosensor unit (710) may include at least one light-receiving unit (713) and at least one light-emitting unit (711, 712).

[0184] According to one embodiment, the second biometric sensor unit (720) may further include a second conductive member (722) that is electrically connected to the first conductive member (721) and is disposed on the other surface (902) of the front plate (510, 610) within the housing (501).

[0185] According to one embodiment, the first conductive member (721) is disposed outside the housing (501) and may be disposed on one surface of the front plate (510, 610).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the molding member (740) may include a first molding member (741) formed along a portion of the perimeter of the display (620) and a portion of the perimeter of the sensor assembly (701); and a second molding member (742) connected to the first molding member (741) and positioned between the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701).

[0187] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. The singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B," "at least one of A and / or B," "A, B, or C," or "at least one of A, B, and / or C" can include all possible combinations of the items listed together. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second," may modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, but do not limit the corresponding components. When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “(functionally or communicatively) connected” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), said component may be directly connected to said other component, or may be connected via another component (e.g., a third component).

[0188] In this document, "adapted to or configured to" may be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "capable of," "modified to," "made to," "capable of," or "designed to," for example, hardware-wise or software-wise. In some contexts, the phrase "a device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" doing something together with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or adapted) to perform A, B, and C" may mean a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing those operations, or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or AP) that can perform those operations by executing one or more programs stored in a memory device (e.g., a memory).

[0189] The term "module" as used in this document includes a unit composed of 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 thereof that performs one or more functions. A "module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically, and may include, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or programmable logic device, known or to be developed in the future, that performs certain operations.

[0190] At least a part of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments may be implemented as instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., memory) in the form of a program module. When the instructions are executed by a processor (e.g., a processor), the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions. The computer-readable recording medium may include a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic medium (e.g., a magnetic tape), an optical recording medium (e.g., a CD-ROM, a DVD, a magneto-optical medium (e.g., a floptical disk), an internal memory, etc. The instructions may include a code generated by a compiler or a code executable by an interpreter.

[0191] Each component (e.g., a module or a program module) according to various embodiments may be composed of one or more entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., a module or a program module) may be integrated into a single entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each of the respective components prior to integration. Operations performed by modules, program modules, or other components according to various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A housing (501) including a front plate (510,610) formed to have a portion inclined, a rear plate (522,622) facing in a direction opposite to the front plate (510,610), and side members (521,621) surrounding an internal space (503) between the front plate (510,610) and the rear plate (522,622); A molding member (740) positioned between the front plate (510,610) and the rear plate (522,622) and dividing the internal space into a first internal space (601) and a second internal space (602); A display (620) placed in the first internal space (601); and It includes a sensor assembly (701) that is non-overlapping with the above display (620) and is placed in the second internal space (602). The above front plate (510,610) An electronic device formed to cover the above display (620) and the above sensor assembly (701).

2. In paragraph 1, The above front plate (510,610) An electronic device comprising: a first window area (511,611) covering the display (620); and a second window area (512,612) formed integrally with the first window area (511,611), at least a portion of which has an inclined surface, and covering the sensor assembly (701).

3. In paragraph 2, An electronic device in which the second window area (512, 612) is formed to be inclined toward the first window area (511, 611) from the side member (521, 621) and forms an obtuse angle with the first window area (511, 611).

4. In paragraph 2 or 3, At least a portion of the front plate (510, 610) faces the first direction (+z). At least a portion of the rear plate (522, 622) faces a second direction (-z) opposite to the first direction (+z), The above second window area (512,612) An electronic device extending from the first window area (511,611) in a third direction (+y, -y) perpendicular to the first direction (+z) and the second direction (-z).

5. In paragraph 2 or 3, It further includes a fastening member (595, 597) connected to the above housing (501), An electronic device in which the second window area (512,612) extends from the first window area (511,611) toward the bonding member.

6. In paragraph 2, A flexible printed circuit board (750) on which a portion of the above sensor assembly (701) is placed; and An electronic device further comprising a printed circuit board (650) electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board (750), the display (620), and the sensor assembly (701).

7. In paragraph 6, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (750) is arranged parallel to the second window area (512, 612).

8. In paragraph 6 or 7, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (750) is positioned to have the same inclination angle as the second window area (512, 612).

9. In paragraph 6 or 7, The above molding member (740) A first molding member (741) formed along the side member (621) and formed to at least partially contact the inner side of the side member (621); and An electronic device including a second molding member (742) arranged parallel to the side member between the display (620) and the sensor assembly (701).

10. In paragraph 9, It further comprises a bracket (623) placed between the printed circuit board (650) and the front plate (510,610). An electronic device in which the second molding member (742) is positioned between the front plate (510, 610) and the bracket (623).

11. In paragraph 6, The above sensor assembly (701) is placed on both sides of the display (620), The above sensor assembly (701) A first biometric sensor unit (710) arranged in the second internal space (602); and An electronic device including a second biometric sensor unit (720) arranged to surround the first biometric sensor unit (710).

12. In paragraph 11, The above first biometric sensor unit (710) is an electronic device including at least one light-receiving unit (713) and at least one light-emitting unit (711, 712).

13. In paragraph 12, An electronic device further comprising an optical film (630) disposed between each of the at least one light-receiving unit (713) and the at least one light-emitting unit (711, 712) and the second window area (512, 612).

14. In paragraph 11, The above second biometric sensor unit (720) A first conductive member (721) disposed outside the second internal space (602) and disposed on one side (901) of the front plate (510,610); and An electronic device including a second conductive member (722) electrically connected to the first conductive member (721) and arranged on the other surface (902) of the front plate (510, 610) within the second internal space (602).

15. In paragraph 14, An electronic device further comprising a conductive connection member (730) disposed between the second conductive member (722) and the flexible printed circuit board (750) and electrically connecting the second conductive member (722) and the flexible printed circuit board (750).

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