Wearable electronic device including display panel and control method thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable electronic device. A wearable electronic device configured to be worn on the wrist of a user according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a frame; a first display panel disposed on the front side of the frame; a second display panel disposed around the perimeter of the frame; a first printed circuit board disposed on the inside of the frame and connected to the first display panel and the second display panel; and a connection opening disposed in the frame, wherein the connection opening may be at least partially covered by the second display panel.

Description

Wearable electronic device including a display panel and method for controlling the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device, for example, a wearable electronic device including a display panel.

[0002] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on their embedded programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, and vehicle navigation systems. Furthermore, recent electronic devices have been proposed as wearable electronic devices, such as smartwatches, that can be worn on the body (e.g., wrists, ankles, etc.). These wearable electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video.

[0003] As the integration of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become more widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile terminal, can now incorporate a variety of functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions like gaming, multimedia functions like music and video playback, communication and security functions like mobile banking, and even calendar management and electronic wallet functions are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are also becoming smaller and more portable for users.

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device configured to be worn on a user's wrist may include a frame, a first display panel disposed on a front side of the frame, a second display panel disposed around the frame, a first printed circuit board disposed on an inner side of the frame and connected to the first display panel and the second display panel, and a connection opening disposed in the frame, wherein the connection opening may be at least partially covered by the second display panel.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device includes a first display module including a first display panel and a first sensor, a second display module including a second display panel and a second sensor, at least one processor (120), and a memory (130) storing instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display information through the first display panel and / or the second display panel, detect a gesture input to the first display panel through the first sensor, and detect a gesture input to the second display panel through the second sensor, thereby displaying a user interface (UI) of the wearable electronic device through the first display panel and the second display panel.

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

[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device showing a front side of the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device showing a rear side of the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device illustrating a first display panel and a second display panel according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line A-A' shown in FIG. 4.

[0011] FIG. 6 illustrates a second display module according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line B-B' illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0013] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line A-A' shown in FIG. 4.

[0014] FIG. 9 illustrates a second display module according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 11 is a front view of a wearable electronic device illustrating display areas of a first display panel and a second display panel according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 12 illustrates a user gazing at an area of ​​a second display panel according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIGS. 13 to 15 are perspective views of a wearable electronic device illustrating images displayed through a second display panel according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining that an indicator of an application displayed on a first display panel is displayed on a second display panel by a user's gesture, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining that, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an application execution screen corresponding to an indicator displayed on a second display panel is displayed on a first display panel in response to a user input.

[0021] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining that an application execution screen is displayed on a first display panel in response to a user input for an indicator displayed on a second display panel, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining that a function of a wearable electronic device is performed by a user's gesture corresponding to a guide indicator displayed on a second display panel, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0024] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0025] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0027] 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). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0028] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0029] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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).

[0033] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0034] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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).

[0039] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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).

[0044] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0045] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, 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. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0046] According to various embodiments, 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.

[0047] 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)).

[0048] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In 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.

[0049] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0050] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0051] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0052] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0054] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0055] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device (101) showing a front side of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device (101) showing a rear side of the wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a frame (400). The frame (400) may include a front part (410). The frame (400) may include a rear part (420) coupled to the front part (410). As an example, the rear part (420) may be coupled to a rear side of the front part (410). As an example, the front part (410) may form one side (e.g., a front side) of the frame (400), and the rear part (420) may form the other side (e.g., a rear side) of the frame (400).

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may include a cover part (430). The cover part (430) may be coupled to the rear part (420). The cover part (430) may be positioned to face the first display panel (311). The cover part (430) may cover one side of the internal space of the frame (400). A sensor module (211) may be positioned on the cover part (430).

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may form an internal space. For example, the internal space of the frame (400) may include a space surrounded by a front part (410), a rear part (420), and a cover part (430) of the frame (400). Electronic components of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., the battery (270) of FIG. 5 ) may be placed in the internal space of the frame (400). For example, the front part (410) and the rear part (420) of the frame (400) may extend in an annular shape to surround the internal space.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) can support a first display panel (311) and a second display panel (321). The first display panel (311) can be disposed on a front side of the frame (400). The second display panel (321) can be disposed on a lateral side of the frame (400). As an example, at least a portion of an edge of the first display panel (311) can be supported by the front part (410) of the frame (400). As an example, the second display panel (321) can surround the front part (410) of the frame (400) and be supported by a lateral portion of the front part (410).

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may include a rear part (420) having a plurality (e.g., four) connecting portions (421, 422, 423, 424). The wearing member (250, 260) may be connected to the wearable electronic device (101) through the connecting portions (421, 422, 423, 424). As an example, the plurality of connecting portions (421, 422, 423, 424) may protrude outwardly from the rear part (420).

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a wearing member (250, 260). The wearing member (250, 260) may be connected to connecting portions (421, 422, 423, 424) of a frame (400). The wearable electronic device (101) may be configured to be detachably attached to a body part (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.) of a user through the wearing member (250, 260).

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable member (250, 260) may be formed of various materials and shapes. The unitary and multiple unit links may be formed to be mutually movable by using woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearing member (250, 260) may 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). The fixing member (252) may be configured to fasten the housing (210) and the wearing member (250, 260) to a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist, an ankle, etc.). The fixing member fastening hole (253) may correspond to the fixing member (252) to fasten the housing (210) and the wearing member (250, 260) to a part of the user's body. The band guide member (254) may be configured to limit the range of movement of the fixing member (252) when the fixing member (252) is fastened to the fixing member fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the wearing member (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 movement of the wearing member (250, 260) when the fixing member (252) and the fixing member fastening hole (253) are fastened.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may include at least one of an audio module (not shown) (e.g., the audio module (170) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (211) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), and a key input device (203, 204) (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (203, 204) or the sensor module (211)) or may additionally include other components.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a microphone hole (205). A microphone for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone hole (205), and in one embodiment, a plurality of microphones may be placed to detect the direction of the sound.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the key input devices (203, 204) may include side key buttons (203, 204) arranged on the side portions of the frame (400). According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the mentioned key input devices (203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the second display panel (321). The key input devices (203, 204) may be electrically connected to the sensor module (211) of the wearable electronic device (101). The wearable electronic device (101) may measure the user's bio-signals and bio-information using electrical signals when a body part of the user comes into contact with the key input devices (203, 204).

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first display panel (311). The first display panel (311) may visually display information of the wearable electronic device (101) to the outside. The first display panel (311) 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.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second display panel (321). The second display panel (321) may be configured to be flexible. The second display panel (321) may visually display information of the wearable electronic device (101) to the outside. The second display panel (321) 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.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may extend along an edge of the first display panel (311). The second display panel (321) may partially surround the frame (400). For example, the second display panel (321) may surround a side portion of the frame (400). The edge of the second display panel (321) and the edge of the first display panel (311) may be adjacent to each other.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a sensor module (211). The sensor module (211) may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the wearable electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (211) may include, for example, a biometric sensor module (211) (e.g., a Heart Rate Monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on a cover part (430) of a frame (400). The wearable electronic device (101) may further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0071] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device (101) illustrating a first display panel (311) and a second display panel (321) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 4, a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first display panel (311) and a second display panel (321). At least a portion of an edge of the first display panel (311) may be supported by a front part (410) of a frame (400). The second display panel (321) may extend along an edge of the first display panel (311).

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may include a connection opening (H). As an example, the connection opening (H) may be formed in a front part (410) of the frame (400). The connection opening (H) may be located at a side portion of the wearable electronic device (101). The second display panel (321) may at least partially cover the connection opening (H). The second display panel (321) may be connected to the interior of the wearable electronic device (101) through the connection opening (H).

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) can display various colors and patterns. For example, the second display panel (321) can display an image input by a user. Alternatively, the second display panel (321) can display an image related to an image displayed on the first display panel (311). A method for controlling a display through the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321) will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 13 to 19.

[0075] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line A-A' illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 illustrates a second display module (320) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first printed circuit board (510). The first printed circuit board (510) may be disposed inside a frame (400). The first printed circuit board (510) may be positioned below a first display panel (311). The first printed circuit board (510) may be connected to a battery (270). For example, the first printed circuit board (510) may be positioned between the first display panel (311) and the battery (270).

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first printed circuit board (510) may include a center portion (510c) and a peripheral portion (510p). The peripheral portion (510p) may surround the center portion (510c). The first printed circuit board (510) may be partitioned into the center portion (510c) and the peripheral portion (510p) based on a predetermined boundary (B, see FIG. 7). As an example, the center portion (510c) of the first printed circuit board (510) may include an area overlapping with the battery (270). As an example, the boundary (B) may extend along an edge of a cover (511) disposed on the first printed circuit board (510), and the center portion (510c) and the peripheral portion (510p) may be partitioned based on the boundary (B).

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first printed circuit board (510) may be connected to the first display panel (311). For example, the first printed circuit board (510) may be connected to the edge of the first display panel (311) via a flexible printed circuit board (315, see FIG. 7) connected to the edge of the first printed circuit board (510).

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cover (511) may be placed on one surface of a first printed circuit board (510). The cover (511) may cover electronic components mounted on the surface of the first printed circuit board (510). As an example, the cover (511) may be positioned between the first printed circuit board (510) and the battery (270).

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second printed circuit board (520). The second printed circuit board (520) may be disposed inside the frame (400). For example, a battery (270) may be disposed between the second printed circuit board (520) and the first printed circuit board (510). The second printed circuit board (520) may be connected to the battery (270). The second printed circuit board (520) may be connected to a second display panel (321) via a second flexible connecting member (325).

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the front part (410) of the frame (400) may include a first portion (411) that supports a first display panel (311). The first portion (411) may support a first window (313). The first portion (411) may extend along an edge of the first display panel (311). The first portion (411) may support at least a portion of an edge of the first display panel (311).

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the front part (410) of the frame (400) may include a second part (412) that supports the second display panel (321). The second part (412) may extend along an edge of the first display panel (311). For example, the second part (412) may extend in an annular shape along an edge of the first display panel (311).

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second part (412) of the front part (410) of the frame (400) can support the second display panel (321). The second part (412) can be coupled to the rear part (420). For example, the rear part (420) and the second part (412) can be bonded via an adhesive member.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear part (420) of the frame (400) may include an inner wall portion (425) protruding toward the first printed circuit board (510). The inner wall portion (425) may be located on the inner side of the second part (412) of the front part (410) of the frame (400). The second part (412) of the front part (410) may surround the inner wall portion (425) of the rear part (420). The inner wall portion (425) of the rear part (420) may be located on the inner side of the connection opening (H). The first flexible connecting member (324) and the second flexible connecting member (325) can extend into the internal space of the frame (400) through the connection hole (H) and between the second part (412) of the front part (410) and the inner wall part (425) of the rear part (420).

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an inner wall portion (425) of a rear part (420) of a frame (400) may be spaced apart from a peripheral portion (510p) of a first printed circuit board (510) to one side (e.g., in the opposite direction of the Z-axis direction of FIG. 2). A second display driving chip (326) may be located between a protruding end (425p) of the inner wall portion (425) of the rear part (420) and the peripheral portion (510p) of the first printed circuit board (510).

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a speaker (K). The speaker (K) may be placed inside a frame (400). The speaker (K) may be supported by an inner wall portion (425) of the frame (400). As an example, a protrusion (425p) of the inner wall portion (424) may be bent to support a lower portion of the speaker (K).

[0087] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second portion (412) of the front part (410) of the frame (400) may include a connection opening (H). The connection opening (H) may penetrate the second portion (412). Through the connection opening (H), the interior space of the frame (410) may be spatially connected to the exterior of the frame (400). The connection opening (H) may be at least partially covered by the second display panel (321).

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first flexible connection member (324). As an example, the first flexible connection member may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). A second display panel (321) and a first printed circuit board (510) may be connected through the first flexible connection member (324). The first flexible connection member (324) may be connected to an edge portion (510p, see FIG. 7) of the first printed circuit board (510) through a connection opening (H).

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the first flexible connecting member (324) may be connected to an edge of the second display panel (321). A connector (324c) and a stiffener (324s) may be arranged at the other end of the first flexible connecting member (324). The first flexible connecting member (324) may be connected to a first printed circuit board (510) via the connector (324c). The connector (324c) may be stably connected to the first printed circuit board (510) by the stiffener (324s).

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include at least one display driver chip (Display Driver Integrated Circuit) 326. The display driver chip (326) may be mounted on a first printed circuit board (510). As an example, the display driver chip (326) may be mounted on one surface of the first printed circuit board (510) facing the rear part (420) of the frame (400). The display driver chip (326) may be positioned adjacent to an area of ​​the first printed circuit board (510) to which a first flexible connecting member (324) is connected (e.g., a connector portion (512) of FIG. 7). The display driver chip (326) may be connected to a second display panel (321) through the first flexible connecting member (324) and a connector (324c).

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, visual information displayed on a second display panel (321) may be controlled by a display driving chip (326). For example, visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) may be displayed through the second display panel (321) by driving at least some pixels of the second display panel (321) by the display driving chip (326).

[0092] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the display driving chip (326) may be connected to the second display panel (321) and may be connected to the first display panel (311) via the first printed circuit board (510). Visual information displayed on the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321) may be controlled by the display driving chip (326). For example, visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) may be displayed through the first display panel (311) by driving at least some pixels of the first display panel (311) by the display driver chip (326), and visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) may be displayed through the second display panel (321) by driving at least some pixels of the second display panel (321) by the display driver chip (326). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a second flexible connection member (325). As an example, the second flexible connection member (325) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). The second display panel (321) and the second printed circuit board (520) may be connected through the second flexible connection member (325). Power supplied from the battery (270) can be supplied to the second display panel (321) through the connector (325c) and the second flexible connecting member (325). The second flexible connecting member (325) can connect the second printed circuit board (520) and the second display panel (321) by passing through the connecting opening (H).

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the second flexible connecting member (325) may be connected to an edge of a second display panel (321). A connector (325c) and a reinforcing member (325s) may be arranged at the other end of the second flexible connecting member (325). The second flexible connecting member (325) may be connected to a second printed circuit board (520) via the connector (325c). The connector (325c) may be stably connected to the second printed circuit board (520) by the reinforcing member (325s).

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first window (313). The first window (313) may cover a first display panel (311). The first window (313) may be supported by a first portion (411) of a front part (410) of a frame (400). Visual information displayed on the first display panel (311) may be visually exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device (101) through a significant portion of the first window (313). As an example, the first window (313) may include Ultra-Thin Glass.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a second window (323). Visual information displayed on the second display panel (321) may be visually exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device (101) through a significant portion of the second window (323). As an example, the second window (323) may include Ultra-Thin Glass.

[0096] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second window (323) may cover the second display panel (321). The second window (323) may extend from at least a portion of an edge of the second display panel (321). The edge of the second window (323) may be located outside the edge of the second display panel (321). The second window (323) may have a larger area than the second display panel (321).

[0097] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge of the second window (323) can be bonded to the second portion (412) of the front part (410) of the frame (400) via an adhesive member (B1, B2). As an example, the adhesive member (B1, B2) can include a double-sided tape. The adhesive member (B1, B2) can prevent foreign substances and / or liquids from the outside of the wearable electronic device (101) from entering the inside of the wearable electronic device (101) through the connection opening (H).

[0098] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive members (B1, B2) may extend along the edge of the second display panel (321). The adhesive members (B1, B2) may include a first adhesive member (B1) extending along a first longitudinal edge (E1) of the second display panel (321). The adhesive members (B1, B2) may include a second adhesive member (B2) extending along a second longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321).

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) can be assembled through a series of processes. For example, a first display panel (311) is placed on a first part (411) of a front part (410) of a frame (400), a second window (323) is bonded to a second part (412) of the front part (410) while passing flexible connecting members (324, 325) through a connecting opening (H), and then the flexible connecting members (324, 325) are connected to printed circuit boards (510, 520). Thereafter, the wearable electronic device (101) can be assembled by combining a rear part (420) of the frame (400) with the front part (410).

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second display module (320, see FIG. 10). The second display module (320) may include a second display panel (321) and a second window (323). The second window (323) may cover the second display panel (321). The second display panel (321) may include a first longitudinal edge (E1) and a second longitudinal edge (E2) extending along an edge of the first display panel (311). The second longitudinal edge (E2) may extend along the first longitudinal edge (E1). As an example, the first longitudinal edge (E1) and the second longitudinal edge (E2) may extend parallel to each other.

[0101] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display module (320) may include flexible connecting members (324, 325) extending from the second display panel (321). The first flexible connecting member (324) may extend from a first longitudinal edge (E1) of the second display panel (321). The second flexible connecting member (325) may extend from a second longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321).

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a first through-hole (321a) (e.g., a microphone hole (205) of FIG. 2). As an example, sound from outside the wearable electronic device (101) may be introduced into the interior of the wearable electronic device (101) through the first through-hole (321a), and the first through-hole (321a) may be referred to as a microphone hole (321a). As another example, sound generated from a speaker inside the wearable electronic device (101) may be radiated through the first through-hole (321a), and the first through-hole (321a) may be referred to as a speaker hole (321a).

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a breathable first waterproof member (not shown) may be disposed in the first through-hole (321a). As an example, the first waterproof member may include a mesh made of Gore-Tex material. The first waterproof member may prevent liquid or foreign substances from the outside of the wearable electronic device (101) from entering the inside of the wearable electronic device (101) through the first through-hole (321a).

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a second through-hole (321b). As an example, the second through-hole (321b) may be positioned adjacent to the first through-hole (321a). The side key button (204, see FIG. 2) may pass through the second through-hole (321b) and protrude outside the second window (323).

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a notch (321e, 321d) forming a third through-hole (321c). As an example, the third through-hole (321c) may be positioned adjacent to the first through-hole (321a). The side key button (203, see FIG. 2) may pass through the third through-hole (321c) and protrude outside the second window (323).

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second waterproof member (not shown) and a third waterproof member (not shown). The second waterproof member and the third waterproof member may surround side key buttons (203, 204). The second waterproof member and the third waterproof member may be disposed in a second through hole (321b) and a third through hole (321c) of a second display panel (321), respectively. The second waterproof member may block the inflow of liquid or foreign substances from outside the wearable electronic device (101). The third waterproof member may block the inflow of liquid or foreign substances from outside the wearable electronic device (101). As an example, the second waterproof member and the third waterproof member may each include an O-ring member surrounding the side key buttons (203, 204).

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third through hole (321c) may be formed by notches (321e, 321d) formed at the edges (E3, E4) of the second display panel (321). When the second display panel (321) is placed on the frame (400), the space surrounded by the first notch (321e) and the second notch (321d) may be referred to as the third through hole (321c). When the second display panel (321) is placed on the frame (400), the first notch (321e) and the second notch (321d) may be placed so as to be in contact with each other.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first notch (321e) may be formed at a first edge (E3) of a second display panel (321). A second notch (321d) may be formed at a second edge (E4) of the second display panel (321). The first edge (E3) and the second edge (E4) of the second display panel (321) may connect a first longitudinal edge (E1) and a second longitudinal edge (E2). For example, the longitudinal edges (E1, E2) of the second display panel (321) may extend along a longitudinal direction (L, see FIG. 15) of the second display panel (321), and the edges (E3, E4) of the second display panel (321) may extend along a width direction (W, see FIG. 15) of the second display panel (321).

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first notch (321e) and the second notch (321d) may be aligned along the longitudinal direction (L, see FIG. 15) of the second display panel (321). The first notch (321e) and the second notch (321d) may each partially form a third through hole (321c). For example, the first notch (321e) and the second notch (321d) may contact each other to form a closed space.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection opening (H) may not overlap with the plurality of through holes (321a, 321b, 321c). For example, the connection opening (H) may be spaced apart from the plurality of through holes (321a, 321b, 321c) in the longitudinal direction of the second display panel (321). The connection opening (H) may be formed at a position corresponding to one end of the first flexible connection member (324) and one end of the second flexible connection member (325) connected to the second display panel (321).

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second window (323) may include a plurality of openings corresponding to the first through hole (321a), the second through hole (321b), and the third through hole (321c). The plurality of openings may be referred to as punch holes. As an example, each of the plurality of openings corresponding to the first through hole (321a), the second through hole (321b), and the third through hole (321c) may have substantially the same shape as the first through hole (321a), the second through hole (321b), and the third through hole (321c).

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a battery (270). The battery (270) may be disposed in the internal space of the frame (400). As an example, the battery (270) may be disposed between a first printed circuit board (510) and a second printed circuit board (520). The battery (270) may supply power to components of the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., a first display panel (311), a second display panel (321)).

[0113] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line B-B' illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 7, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first display driving chip (316). As an example, the first display driving chip (316) may be disposed on a film substrate (314) connected to a first printed circuit board (510), and the first display driving chip (316) may be connected to a first display panel (311) via a flexible printed circuit board (315) connected to the film substrate (314).

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, visual information displayed on the first display panel (311) may be controlled by the first display driving chip (316). For example, visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) may be displayed through the first display panel (311) by driving at least some pixels of the first display panel (311) by the first display driving chip (316).

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second display driving chip (326). The second display driving chip (326) may be spaced apart from the first display driving chip (316). The second display driving chip (326) may be mounted on a peripheral portion (510p) of the first printed circuit board (510). Accordingly, the second display driving chip (326) may be positioned closer to the second display panel (321).

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first printed circuit board (510) may include a connecting portion (512). The connector (324c) of the first flexible connecting member (324) may be connected to the connecting portion (512) of the first printed circuit board (510). The connecting portion (512) may be located between the second display driving chip (326) and the second display panel (321).

[0118] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device (1101) according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 illustrates a second display module (1320) according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0119] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display module (1320) can be substantially identically applied to the wearable electronic device (101) and the second display module (320) illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 7, except for the first flexible connecting member (1324).

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display module (1320) may include a first flexible connecting member (1324) connecting the second display panel (321) and the first printed circuit board (510). The second display module (1320) may include a second flexible connecting member (325) connecting the second display panel (321) and the second printed circuit board (520).

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a connector (1324c) and a reinforcing member (1324s) may be arranged at one end of a first flexible connecting member (1324). The first flexible connecting member (1324) may be connected to a first printed circuit board (510) via the connector (1324c). The connector (1324c) may be stably connected to the first printed circuit board (510) by the reinforcing member (1324s).

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (1101) may include a slot (S). The slot (S) may correspond to the connection opening (H) of the wearable electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 5. The slot (S) may be formed in a second portion (412) of a front part (410) of a frame (400). Flexible connecting members (325, 1324) extending from a second display panel (321) may extend into an internal space of the frame (400) through the slot (S).

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the slot (S) may extend along the second longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321). According to another embodiment, the slot (S) may extend along the first longitudinal edge (E1) of the second display panel (321). The slot (S) may be formed as a single slot extending so that the flexible connecting members (325, 1324) pass through, or may be formed as a plurality of slots (e.g., two) through which each of the flexible connecting members (324, 1324) passes. The slot (S) serves as a passage connecting the internal space of the frame (400) and the external space of the wearable electronic device (1101), and may minimize the area of ​​the passage.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the slot (S) may be located on the inner side of the second longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321). Accordingly, the distance from the second longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321) to the slot (S) may be minimized, and the length of the flexible connecting members (325, 1324) may be minimized.

[0125] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a portion of a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 10, a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first display module (310, for example, the display module (160) of FIG. 1). The device may include a first display panel (311) and a first sensor (312). The first sensor (312) may be disposed adjacent to the first display panel (311). The first sensor (312) may include, for example, a touch detection circuit and / or a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch.

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second display module (320, e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). The wearable electronic device may include a second display panel (321) and a second sensor (322). The second sensor (322) may be disposed adjacent to the second display panel (321). The second sensor (322) may include, for example, a touch detection circuit and / or a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and a memory (130) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) that stores instructions. When executed by the at least one processor (120), the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform a function (e.g., output an image through a display panel (311, 321)).

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can control power supplied from the battery (270) to the display modules (310, 320). The processor (120) can control power (e.g., voltage) supplied from the battery (270) to the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321).

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a motion detection sensor (R). The motion detection sensor (R) may detect translation motion and rotation motion of the wearable electronic device (101). The motion detection sensor (R) may detect a movement direction of the wearable electronic device (101) in coordinate axes (e.g., X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis) of a predetermined coordinate system (e.g., the coordinate system illustrated in FIG. 11). The motion detection sensor (R) may detect a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device (101) with respect to a predetermined rotation axis (e.g., X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis illustrated in FIG. 11). For example, the motion detection sensor (R) may include a six-axis sensor (not illustrated). The processor (120) can control the display panel (311, 321) on which an image is displayed, or an area (e.g., ) of the display panel (311, 321) based on a signal of the wearable electronic device (101) detected through the motion detection sensor (R). A method of displaying an image on the display panel (311, 321) through the motion detection sensor (R) is described in detail with reference to FIG. 12.

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can control an image displayed through the first display panel (311) and / or the second display panel (321). This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15.

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can control an image displayed through the first display panel (311) and / or the second display panel (321) based on a user input (e.g., a touch, a gesture, etc.) detected by the first sensor (312). The processor (120) can control an image displayed through the first display panel (311) and / or the second display panel (321) based on a user input (e.g., a touch, a gesture, etc.) detected by the second sensor (322). This will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1616 to 1919.

[0133] FIG. 11 is a front view of a wearable electronic device (101) illustrating display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) of a first display panel (311) and a second display panel (321) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] Referring to FIG. 11, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second display panel (321) may include a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8). The plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) may partially display one image or may each display a plurality of images.

[0135] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) may be partitioned based on a connection portion (423). For example, based on a connection portion (423) of any one of the plurality of connection portions (421, 422, 423, 424), display areas located on both sides of the connection portion (423) may be named a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2).

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display areas on both sides of the first connection portion (421), which are divided based on the first connection portion (421), may be named a third display area (A3) and a fourth display area (A4). The display areas on both sides of the second connection portion (422), which are divided based on the second connection portion (422), may be named a fifth display area (A5) and a sixth display area (A6). The display areas on both sides of the third connection portion (423), which are divided based on the third connection portion (423), may be named a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2). The display areas on both sides of the fourth connection portion (424), which are divided based on the fourth connection portion (424), may be named a seventh display area (A7) and an eighth display area (A8).

[0137] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, each of the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) may be electrically connected to a battery (270). A processor (120, see FIG. 10) may control power supplied from the battery (270, see FIG. 10) to the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8). As an example, the processor (120) may supply a voltage higher than a reference voltage to some of the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) and supply a voltage lower than the reference voltage to the remaining display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8), thereby increasing the battery (270) usage time.

[0138] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, information selected by a user can be displayed through a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8). For example, exercise information, various colors, patterns, UI, etc. can be displayed through the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8). In addition, by displaying an image through some of the display areas among the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) and not displaying an image in the remaining display areas (for example, by turning off the power of some areas or processing them to a black color), the usage time of the battery (270, see FIG. 5) can be increased. For example, the first display area (A1) and the eighth display area (A8) to which the wearing member (260) is connected do not display an image, thereby increasing the usage time of the battery (270).

[0139] Fig. 12 illustrates a user gazing at an area (A4, A5) of a second display panel (321). The coordinate axis illustrated in Fig. 12 may be substantially identical to the coordinate axis set based on the wearable electronic device (101) illustrated in Fig. 11.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 12, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) can display an image through a portion of a display area of ​​a second display panel (321) (e.g., the fourth display area (A4) and the fifth display area (A5) of FIG. 11). The portion of the display area of ​​the second display panel (321) can be preset by a user. The portion of the display area of ​​the second display panel (321) can be set differently by a user depending on the wearing form of the wearable electronic device (101). FIG. 12 illustrates a case where the portion of the display area is the fourth display area (A4) and the fifth display area (A5) of the second display panel (321) illustrated in FIG. 11.

[0141] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) can detect movement of the wearable electronic device (101) due to flexion or extension of the user's elbow through a motion detection sensor (R, see FIG. 10). As an example, when the user straightens the elbow based on the state illustrated in FIG. 12, the motion detection sensor (R) can detect rotation of the wearable electronic device (101) around the Z-axis and movement in a direction opposite to the X-axis. As another example, when the user bends the elbow based on the state illustrated in FIG. 12, the motion detection sensor (R) can detect rotation of the wearable electronic device (101) in a direction opposite to the rotational direction based on the Z-axis and movement in the X-axis direction.

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when an image is displayed through some of the display areas (e.g., the fourth display area (A4) and the fifth display area (A5) of FIG. 11) among the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) of the second display panel (321), the predetermined image may be output through another display area (e.g., the third display area (A3) or the sixth display area (A6) of FIG. 11) of the second display (321) spaced apart from the some of the display areas of the second display panel (321) in a direction opposite to the movement direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the wearable electronic device (101) detected by the motion detection sensor (R, see FIG. 10). As an example, when the user bends the elbow based on the state illustrated in FIG. 12, the processor (120, see FIG. 10) may output the predetermined image through the third display area (A3, see FIG. 11) based on the movement direction of the wearable electronic device (101) detected by the motion detection sensor (R). As another example, when the user straightens the elbow based on the state illustrated in FIG. 12, the processor (120, see FIG. 10) may output the predetermined image through the sixth display area (A6, see FIG. 11) based on the movement direction of the wearable electronic device (101) detected by the motion detection sensor (R).

[0143] FIGS. 13 to 15 are perspective views of a wearable electronic device (101) showing images displayed through a second display panel (321) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0144] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first display panel (311) may display texts (T1, T2, T3). For example, when a specific application (e.g., a workout application) is executed, the first display panel (311) may display texts (T1, T2, T3). For example, the texts (T1, T2, T3) may include the time required (TIME), the distance traveled (DISTANCE), and the user's pulse (PULSE).

[0145] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may display a visual object (V1, V2) that is expanded or contracted along the longitudinal direction (L) of the second display panel (321). As an example, the visual object (V1, V2) may include an image corresponding to data that quantitatively increases or decreases.

[0146] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second visual object (V2) illustrated in FIG. 14 shows an expanded state compared to the first visual object (V1) illustrated in FIG. 13. The first visual object (V1) illustrated in FIG. 13 shows a reduced state compared to the second visual object (V2) illustrated in FIG. 14.

[0147] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the visual objects (V1, V2) may include images corresponding to the user's current speed when the user walks or runs while wearing the wearable electronic device (101). Accordingly, information (e.g., current speed) may be intuitively conveyed to the user by expanding or contracting the visual objects (V1, V2) through the second display panel (321). As the user's current speed increases, the visual objects (V1, V2) may expand, and as the user's current speed decreases, the visual objects (V1, V2) may contract. The text objects (O1, O2) may be texts corresponding to preset data (e.g., 5 km / h or 10 km / h) and may be displayed on the second display panel (321).

[0148] As another example, visual objects (V1, V2) can intuitively convey the user's climbing altitude. As the user's current altitude increases, the visual objects (V1, V2) can expand, and as the user's current altitude decreases, the visual objects (V1, V2) can shrink. Text objects (O1, O2) can be text corresponding to preset data (e.g., 500 m) and displayed on the second display panel (321).

[0149] As another example, visual objects (V1, V2) can intuitively convey exercise time information to the user. Visual objects (V1, V2) can expand from the exercise start time input by the user. Text objects (O1, O2) can be displayed on the second display panel (321) as text corresponding to preset data (e.g., 10 minutes or 20 minutes).

[0150] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, visual objects (V1, V2) can effectively convey information to a user through color changes. For example, when a user wears a wearable electronic device (101) and walks or runs, if the user's speed is faster than a pre-stored recommended speed, a red visual object (V1, V2) may be displayed, and if the user's speed is slower than the pre-stored recommended speed, a blue visual object (V1, V2) may be displayed.

[0151] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a visual object (V1, V2) that expands or contracts may be displayed through some of the display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) among a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4), and information or notification regarding the wearable electronic device (101) may be displayed through the remaining areas (A5, A6, A7, A8). Alternatively, the remaining areas (A5, A6, A7, A8) may not output an image (e.g., partially power off or display a black color), thereby efficiently using the power of the battery (270, see FIG. 5).

[0152] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a visual object (V1, V2) that expands or contracts may be displayed through some of the display areas (A3, A4, A5, A6) among a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8), and information or notification regarding the wearable electronic device (101) may be displayed through the remaining areas (A1, A2, A7, A8). Alternatively, the remaining areas (A1, A2, A7, A8) may not output an image (e.g., partially turn off the power or display a black color), thereby efficiently using the power of the battery (270, see FIG. 5).

[0153] Describe that the first / second sensors (312, 322) can detect inputs in each of the areas (A1 to A8) of the second display panel (322) - According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first / second sensors (312, 322) can include a plurality of sensing circuits. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the first sensor (312) can be configured in a plurality of pieces, and the second sensor (322) can be configured in a plurality of pieces.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 15, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) can display a third visual object (V3) configured to be expanded or contracted along the longitudinal direction (L) and the width direction (W) of the second display panel (321). The third visual object (V3) can be expanded or contracted along the longitudinal direction (L) of the second display panel (321) in response to first information increasing or decreasing. The third visual object (V3) can be expanded or contracted along the width direction (W) of the second display panel (321) in response to second information increasing or decreasing.

[0155] For example, the first information may include the user's exercise time, and the second information may include calories burned, current speed, and / or heart rate. Accordingly, through the third visual object (V3), the user can intuitively be informed of the calories burned according to the exercise time, the speed according to the exercise time, or the heart rate according to the exercise time.

[0156] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining that, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an indicator (I11) of an application displayed on a first display panel (311) is displayed on a second display panel (321) by a user's gesture (G1).

[0157] Referring to FIG. 16, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101, see FIG. 10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS1) of an application (e.g., application (146) of FIG. 1) through a first display panel (311). As an example, the application may include a text message (SMS) application, a call application, a chat application, etc.

[0158] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the application execution screen (AS1) may include an icon (I10) corresponding to the application (e.g., SMS). The application execution screen (AS1) may include text (T4) displayed by a user input when the application (e.g., SMS) is executed.

[0159] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the application execution screen (AS1) may include a screen displayed on the first display panel (311) when the application is automatically executed by data received from outside the wearable electronic device (101) via communication (190, see FIG. 1). As another example, the application execution screen (AS1) may include a screen displayed on the first display panel (311) when the application is executed by a user's input.

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting a gesture or input inputted into the first display panel (311) through the first sensor (312) when an application execution screen (AS1) corresponding to the application is displayed through the first display panel (311). For example, the first sensor (312) may detect a user's touch. As another example, the first sensor (312) may detect a swipe gesture (G1) of touching the first display panel (311) and then swiping in a specific direction while maintaining the contact.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting, through a first sensor (312), a swipe gesture (G1) input to a first display panel (311) and directed toward a second display panel (312). As an example, the wearable electronic device (101) may detect, through the first sensor (312), a swipe gesture (G1) from an area of ​​the first display panel (311) toward an edge of the first display panel (311).

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an indicator (indicator, I11, I12, I13) corresponding to the application through a second display panel (321) based on a swipe gesture (G1) detected by a first sensor (312). For example, the indicator (I11) may include an icon (I10) of the application included in an application execution screen (AS1). As another example, the indicator (I11) may be different from the icon (I10) of the application included in the application execution screen (AS1).

[0163] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying predetermined information together with indicators (I11, I12, I13) through a second display panel (321). For example, the wearable electronic device (101) may display the number of unchecked text messages (e.g., 2) together with a first indicator (I11) corresponding to a text message application through the second display panel (321). As another example, the wearable electronic device (101) may display the number of missed calls (e.g., 1) together with a second indicator (I12) corresponding to a call application through the second display panel (321).

[0164] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying a screen other than an application execution screen (AS1) on a first display panel (311) when an indicator(s) of the application are displayed on a second display panel (321) based on a swipe gesture (G1). Accordingly, a user can operate the wearable electronic device (101) through the first display panel (311) and the first sensor (312).

[0165] Accordingly, information regarding the application (e.g., text message, call, chat, etc.) can be stored through indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) displayed on the second display panel (321). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can confirm that there is unconfirmed information related to a specific application through the indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) displayed on the second display panel (321).

[0166] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining that, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an application execution screen (AS12) corresponding to an indicator (I11) displayed on a second display panel (321) is displayed on a first display panel (311) by a user's input.

[0167] Referring to FIG. 17, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a step of displaying indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) corresponding to an application (e.g., text message, call, chat, etc.) through a second display panel (321). As an example, the indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) may be displayed on the second display panel (321) by a user's input (e.g., a swipe gesture (G1) of FIG. 16). As another example, referring to FIG. 18, the indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) may also be displayed on the second display panel (321) regardless of a user's input.

[0168] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying predetermined information together with indicators (I11, I12, I13) through a second display panel (321). For example, the number of unchecked text messages (e.g., 2) may be displayed together with a first indicator (I11) corresponding to a text messaging application. As another example, the number of missed calls (e.g., 1) may be displayed together with a second indicator (I12) corresponding to a calling application.

[0169] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) are displayed on the second display panel (321), the wearable electronic device (101) can detect an input (e.g., a touch) input to the second display panel (321) through the second sensor (322). For example, the wearable electronic device (101) can detect a user's touch on the indicator(s) (I11, I12, I13) through the second sensor (322).

[0170] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS12) of an application (e.g., a text message application) corresponding to an indicator (I11) through a first display panel (311) based on an input (e.g., a touch) to an indicator (I11) detected by a second sensor (322).

[0171] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, although FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate a text messaging application as an example, the application execution screen (AS1) illustrated in FIG. 16 and the application execution screen (AS12) illustrated in FIG. 17 may be different. The application execution screen (AS12) illustrated in FIG. 17 may include an icon (I14) corresponding to a text messaging application and a plurality of text messages (M1, M2). The text (T4) illustrated in FIG. 16 may correspond to one (M1) of the plurality of text messages (M1, M2). According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the application execution screens (AS1, AS12) illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 may be identical to each other.

[0172] Therefore, users often check messages, calls, and messenger notifications on their watch during situations where checking their phone is difficult, such as during exercise or meetings. Therefore, one useful use case is to swipe left on messages, calls, and messenger notifications that require careful reading after completing a task, saving them for later access.

[0173] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining that, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an application execution screen (AS2) is displayed on a first display panel (311) by a user's input to an indicator (I22) displayed on a second display panel (321).

[0174] Referring to FIG. 18, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a step of displaying indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) of a plurality of applications (e.g., text message (SMS), call (CALL), chat (CHAT), recording (REC)) through a second display panel (321). The plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) may be arranged along a longitudinal direction (L, see FIG. 15) of the second display panel (321).

[0175] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting an input (e.g., a touch) to a plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) displayed on a second display panel (321) through a second sensor (322). As an example, the wearable electronic device (101) may detect a user's touch to one indicator (I22) through the second sensor (322).

[0176] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS2) of an application (e.g., a call application) corresponding to one indicator (I22) through a first display panel (311) based on an input (e.g., a touch) detected by a second sensor (322).

[0177] Accordingly, the user can easily and quickly access and execute the corresponding application through the indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) of the multiple applications displayed on the second display panel (321).

[0178] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining that a function of a wearable electronic device (101) is performed by a user's gesture (G2, G3) corresponding to a guide indicator (F1, F2) displayed on a second display panel (321) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 19, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS3) of a predetermined application (e.g., exercise application) through a first display panel (311). According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may display a background screen of the wearable electronic device (101) through the first display panel (311).

[0180] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an application execution screen (AS3) may include texts (T1, T2, T3). The texts (T1, T2, T3) may include information delivered to a user through a predetermined application (e.g., a workout application). For example, the predetermined application texts (T1, T2, T3) may include the required time (TIME), the distance traveled (DISTANCE), and the user's pulse (PULSE).

[0181] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when an application execution screen (AS3) is displayed through the first display panel (311) or the background screen is displayed, a user can input a command for controlling the wearable electronic device (101) or for operating the predetermined application through the first sensor (312) and / or the second sensor (322).

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying a guide indicator (F1, F2) corresponding to a specific function for controlling the wearable electronic device (101) through a second display panel (321). The guide indicator (F1, F2) may include text or an image corresponding to the specific function. For example, the first guide indicator (F1) may be 'View Notification', and the second guide indicator (F2) may be 'Go Back'.

[0183] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting, through a first sensor (312), a swipe gesture (G2, G3) input to a first display panel (311) and directed toward a guide indicator (F1, F2). The swipe gesture (G2, G3) may include a gesture of swiping from an area of ​​the first display panel (311) toward the guide indicator (F1, F2). For example, the method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting, through the first sensor (312), a swipe gesture (G2, G3) from a center of the first display panel (311) toward a portion of an edge of the first display panel (311) corresponding to the guide indicator (F1, F2).

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of performing the specific function corresponding to the guide indicator (F1, F2) based on a swipe gesture (G2, G3) detected by the first sensor (312). For example, when a swipe gesture toward the first guide indicator (F1) is detected through the first sensor (312), the wearable electronic device (101) may perform a 'view notification' function to operate the predetermined application. As another example, when a swipe gesture toward the second guide indicator (F2) is detected through the first sensor (312), the wearable electronic device (101) may perform a 'go back' function to operate the predetermined application.

[0185] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the functions corresponding to the guide indicators (F1, F2) may be set by the user differently from the embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition, the guide indicators (F1, F2) may or may not be displayed on the second display panel (321) depending on the user's selection.

[0186] Accordingly, the wearable electronic device (101) can provide a guide for a function for operating the wearable electronic device (101) (e.g., going back, opening a menu, etc.) or a function for operating an application (e.g., starting measurement, stopping measurement, etc.) through a guide indicator (F1, F2) displayed through the second display panel (321). A user can easily operate the wearable electronic device (101) or the application through the guide indicator (F1, F2).

[0187] As wearable electronic devices become smaller and the programs (e.g., applications) embedded within them become more sophisticated and diverse, the limited size of displays makes it difficult to effectively convey information to users. Consequently, extensive research is being conducted on methods for displaying information via displays.

[0188] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to provide a structure for installing a plurality of displays (e.g., two) facing different directions.

[0189] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to effectively convey information to a user through a plurality of adjacent displays (e.g., two).

[0190] The problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0191] A wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a structure for installing a plurality of displays (e.g., two) facing different directions.

[0192] A wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can effectively convey information to a user by displaying a UI of a program (e.g., an application) through a plurality of (e.g., two) adjacent displays.

[0193] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0194] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may be configured to be worn on a user's body, for example, on the user's wrist.

[0195] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may include a first display panel (311).

[0196] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a frame (400) supporting the first display panel (311).

[0197] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first display panel (311) may be disposed on the front side of the frame (400).

[0198] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second display panel (321).

[0199] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may be arranged on the lateral side of the frame (400).

[0200] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) can at least partially surround the frame (400).

[0201] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first printed circuit board (510) disposed on the inside of the frame (400).

[0202] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first printed circuit board (510) can be connected to the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321).

[0203] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a connection opening (H) disposed in the frame (400).

[0204] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection opening (H) may be at least partially covered by the second display panel (321).

[0205] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first flexible connecting member (324) extending from the second display panel (321).

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first flexible connecting member (324) can be connected to a peripheral portion (510p) of the first printed circuit board (510) through the connecting opening (H).

[0207] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second printed circuit board (520) positioned on the inner side of the frame (400).

[0208] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second flexible connecting member (325) extending from the second display panel (321).

[0209] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second flexible connecting member (325) can be connected to the second printed circuit board (520) through the connecting opening (H).

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second flexible connecting member (325) may be configured to supply power to the second display panel (321).

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a first longitudinal edge (E1) extending along an edge of the first display panel (311).

[0212] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first flexible connecting member (324) can extend from the first longitudinal edge (E1).

[0213] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a second longitudinal edge (E2) extending along the first longitudinal edge (E1).

[0214] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second flexible connecting member (325) can extend from the second longitudinal edge (E2).

[0215] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a longitudinal edge (E2) from which the first flexible connecting member (1324) and the second flexible connecting member (325) extend.

[0216] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection opening (H) may be formed as a slot (S) extending along the longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321).

[0217] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a display driving chip (DDI, 326) disposed on an edge portion (510p) of the first printed circuit board (510) and connected to the second display panel (321) through the first flexible connecting member (324).

[0218] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may include a through hole (321b, 321c) formed in the second display panel (321) and spaced apart from the connection opening (H) in the longitudinal direction of the second display panel (321).

[0219] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a first edge (E3) including a first notch (321e).

[0220] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a second edge (E4) extending along the first edge (E3) and including a second notch (321d).

[0221] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first notch (321e) and the second notch (321d) may be aligned in the longitudinal direction (L) of the second display panel (321) to at least partially form the through hole (321c).

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may include a front part (410) on which the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321) are arranged.

[0223] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may include a rear part (420) facing the first display panel (311) and coupled to the front part (410).

[0224] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (400) may include at least one connecting portion (421, 422, 423, 424) protruding outward from the rear part (420).

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) divided based on the connecting portion (423).

[0226] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second display panel (321) may include a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) arranged along the perimeter of the frame (400).

[0227] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) may each be electrically connected to a power source (power source, 270).

[0228] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wearable electronic device (101) may be configured to display an image through some of the plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8), and turn off the remaining display areas or apply a voltage lower than a reference voltage to some of the display areas.

[0229] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a motion detection sensor (R) configured to detect a movement direction and a rotation direction of the wearable electronic device (101).

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (120) and a memory (130) that stores instructions.

[0231] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display a predetermined image through the first display area (A4, A5) of the second display panel (321).

[0232] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to detect movement of the wearable electronic device (101) due to flexion or extension of the user's elbow through the motion detection sensor (R).

[0233] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to output the predetermined image through the second display area (A3, A6) of the second display (321) spaced apart from the first display area (A4, A5) of the second display panel (321) in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the wearable electronic device (101) detected by the motion detection sensor (R).

[0234] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display a visual object (V3) configured to be expanded or contracted along the length direction (L) and width direction (W) of the second display panel (321) through the second display panel (321).

[0235] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a first display module (310) including the first display panel (311) and a first sensor (312).

[0236] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display an application execution screen (AS1) corresponding to the application through the first display panel (311).

[0237] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to:

[0238] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), can cause the wearable electronic device (101) to detect a swipe gesture (G1) input to the first display panel (311) through the first sensor (312) and directed toward the second display panel (312) when the application execution screen (AS1) is displayed on the first display panel (311).

[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display an indicator (indicator, I11) corresponding to the application through the second display panel (321) based on the swipe gesture (G1) detected by the first sensor (312).

[0240] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (101) may include a second display module (320) including the second display panel (321) and a second sensor (322).

[0241] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to detect an input input to the second display panel (321) through the second sensor (322) when the indicator (I11) is displayed on the second display panel (321).

[0242] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display an application execution screen (AS1, AS12) of the application corresponding to the indicator (I11) through the first display panel (311) based on an input detected by the second sensor (322).

[0243] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display a plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) corresponding to a plurality of applications through the second display panel (321).

[0244] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to detect an input to any one (I22) of the plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) displayed on the second display panel (321) through the sensor (322).

[0245] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display an application execution screen (AS2) corresponding to one of the indicators (I22) through the first display panel (311) based on the input detected by the sensor (322).

[0246] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to display a guide indicator (F1, F2) corresponding to a function for controlling the wearable electronic device (101) through the second display panel (321).

[0247] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to detect, through the sensor (312), a swipe gesture (G2, G3) input to the first display panel (311) and directed toward the guide indicator (F1, F2).

[0248] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform the function corresponding to the guide indicator (F1, F2) based on the swipe gesture (G2, G3) detected by the sensor (312).

[0249] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display an application execution screen (AS3) corresponding to the application through the first display panel (311).

[0250] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the commands, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to display a guide indicator (F2) corresponding to a function executed in the application through the second display panel (321) when the application execution screen (AS3) is displayed on the first display panel (311).

[0251] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to detect a swipe gesture (G3) toward the guide indicator (F2) on the first display panel (311) on which the application execution screen (AS3) is displayed through the first sensor (312).

[0252] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform the function corresponding to the guide indicator (F2) based on the swipe gesture (G3) detected by the first sensor (312).

[0253] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS1) corresponding to an application through the first display panel (311).

[0254] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting a swipe gesture (G1) input to the first display panel (311) through the first sensor (312) and directed toward the second display panel (312) when the application execution screen (AS1) is displayed on the first display panel (311).

[0255] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an indicator (indicator, I11) corresponding to the application through the second display panel (321) based on the swipe gesture (G1) detected by the first sensor (312).

[0256] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting an input input to the second display panel (321) through the second sensor (322) when the indicator (I11) is displayed on the second display panel (321).

[0257] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS1, AS12) of the application corresponding to the indicator (I11) through the first display panel (311) based on an input detected by the second sensor (322).

[0258] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying a plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) corresponding to a plurality of applications through the second display panel (321).

[0259] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting an input to one (I22) of the plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) displayed on the second display panel (321) through the second sensor (322).

[0260] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying an application execution screen (AS2) corresponding to one of the indicators (I22) through the first display panel (311) based on the input detected by the second sensor (322).

[0261] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of displaying a first guide indicator (F1) corresponding to a first function for controlling the wearable electronic device (101) through the second display panel (321).

[0262] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of detecting a swipe gesture (G2) input to the first display panel (311) and directed toward the first guide indicator (F1) through the first sensor (312).

[0263] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a wearable electronic device (101) may include a step of performing the first function corresponding to the first guide indicator (F1) based on the swipe gesture (G2) detected by the first sensor (312).

[0264] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium may include computer-readable instructions, which, when executed by at least one processor (120) of a wearable electronic device (101), may cause the wearable electronic device (101) to perform operations.

[0265] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation may include an operation of displaying an application execution screen (AS1) corresponding to the application through the first display panel (311).

[0266] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation may include an operation of detecting a swipe gesture (G1) input to the first display panel (311) through the first sensor (312) and directed toward the second display panel (312) when the application execution screen (AS1) is displayed on the first display panel (311).

[0267] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operation may include an operation of displaying an indicator (I11) corresponding to the application through the second display panel (321) based on the swipe gesture (G1) detected by the first sensor (312).

[0268] Although the detailed description of this document has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

Claims

1. In a wearable electronic device (101) configured to be worn on a user's wrist, Frame (400); A first display panel (311) arranged on the front side of the above frame (400); A second display panel (321) arranged on the periphery (lateral side) of the above frame (400); A first printed circuit board (510) positioned on the inside of the frame (400) and connected to the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321); A connection opening (H) disposed in the above frame (400) and at least partially covered by the second display panel (321); and A wearable electronic device including a first flexible connecting member (324; 1324) connecting the second display panel (321) and the first printed circuit board (510) through the connecting opening (H).

2. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device further comprising a display driving chip (DDI, 326) disposed on an edge portion (510p) of the first printed circuit board (510) and connected to the second display panel (321) through the first flexible connecting member (324).

3. In paragraph 1, A second printed circuit board (520) located inside the above frame (400); and A wearable electronic device including a second flexible connecting member (325) extending from the second display panel (321), connected to the second printed circuit board (520) through the connecting opening (H), and configured to supply power to the second display panel (321).

4. In paragraph 3, The above second display panel (321) is A first longitudinal edge (E1) extending along the edge of the first display panel (311) and from which the first flexible connecting member (324) extends; and A wearable electronic device including a second longitudinal edge (E2) extending along the first longitudinal edge (E1) and from which the second flexible connecting member (325) extends.

5. In paragraph 3, The above second display panel (321) is A wearable electronic device including a longitudinal edge (E2) extending along an edge of the first display panel (311) and from which the first flexible connecting member (1324) and the second flexible connecting member (325) extend.

6. In paragraph 5, The above connecting opening (H) is A wearable electronic device including a slot (slot, S) extending along a longitudinal edge (E2) of the second display panel (321).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, A wearable electronic device further comprising a through hole (321b, 321c) formed in the second display panel (321) and spaced apart from the connection opening (H) in the longitudinal direction of the second display panel (321).

8. In paragraph 7, The above second display panel (321) is A first edge (E3) including a first notch (321e); and A second edge (E4) extending along the first edge (E3) and including a second notch (321d), The above first notch (321e) and the above second notch (321d) are, A wearable electronic device aligned in the longitudinal direction (L) of the second display panel (321) and at least partially forming the through hole (321c).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above frame (400) is: A front part (front part, 410) on which the first display panel (311) and the second display panel (321) are arranged; A rear part (420) facing the first display panel (311) and coupled to the front part (410); and It comprises at least one connecting portion (421, 422, 423, 424) protruding outward from the rear part (420), The above second display panel (321) is A wearable electronic device including a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) divided based on the above-mentioned connecting portion (423).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above second display panel (321) is It includes a plurality of display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) arranged along the perimeter of the above frame (400) and each electrically connected to a power source, The above wearable electronic device (101) is A wearable electronic device configured to display an image through some of the display areas (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8) above, and turn off the remaining display areas or apply a voltage lower than a reference voltage to some of the display areas.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, A motion detection sensor (R) configured to detect the movement direction and rotation direction of the wearable electronic device (101); at least one processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, The above commands, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to: A predetermined image is displayed through the first display area (A4, A5) of the second display panel (321), Detecting movement of the wearable electronic device (101) by flexion or extension of the user's elbow through the motion detection sensor (R), A wearable electronic device that outputs the predetermined image through the second display area (A3, A6) of the second display (321) spaced apart from the first display area (A4, A5) of the second display panel (321) in a direction opposite to the movement direction of the wearable electronic device (101) detected by the motion detection sensor (R).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A first display module (310) including the first display panel (311) and the first sensor (312); at least one processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to: The application execution screen (AS1) corresponding to the application is displayed through the first display panel (311). When the above application execution screen (AS1) is displayed on the first display panel (311), a swipe gesture (G1) input to the first display panel (311) through the first sensor (312) and directed toward the second display panel (312) is detected, A wearable electronic device that displays an indicator (indicator, I11) corresponding to the application through the second display panel (321) based on the swipe gesture (G1) detected by the first sensor (312).

13. In paragraph 12, Further comprising a second display module (320) including the second display panel (321) and the second sensor (322), The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to: When the above indicator (I11) is displayed on the second display panel (321), the input input to the second display panel (321) is detected through the second sensor (322), A wearable electronic device that displays an application execution screen (AS1, AS12) of the application corresponding to the indicator (I11) through the first display panel (311) based on the input detected by the second sensor (322).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A display module (320) including the second display panel (321) and a sensor (322); at least one processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to: A plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) corresponding to a plurality of applications are displayed through the second display panel (321). Detecting an input to one (I22) of the plurality of indicators (I21, I22, I23, I24) displayed on the second display panel (321) through the sensor (322), A wearable electronic device that displays an application execution screen (AS2) corresponding to one of the indicators (I22) through the first display panel (311) based on the input detected by the sensor (322).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A first display module (310) including the first display panel (311) and the first sensor (312); at least one processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the wearable electronic device (101) to: A guide indicator (F1, F2) corresponding to a function for controlling the above wearable electronic device (101) is displayed through the second display panel (321). A swipe gesture (G2, G3) input to the first display panel (311) and directed toward the guide indicator (F1, F2) is detected through the sensor (312). A wearable electronic device that performs the function corresponding to the guide indicator (F1, F2) based on the swipe gesture (G2, G3) detected by the sensor (312).

Images