Wearable electronic device including light-emitting structure

Abstract

The present document relates to an electronic device comprising: a housing (430) comprising a receiving part (601) which is open in a first direction; fastening members (405, 406) coupled to the housing (430); and a light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) at least a portion of which can move into the receiving part (601) when pressed, and which emits light in a different direction to the direction in which the fastening members (405, 406) extend.

Description

Wearable electronic device comprising a light-emitting structure

[0001] One embodiment of the present document relates to a wearable electronic device including a light-emitting structure.

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

[0003] For example, wearable electronic devices are being studied for technologies that can provide safety guidance to users in dark environments or emergency situations. Wearable electronic devices can provide various functions, such as portable lighting, in dark environments or emergency situations.

[0004] A wearable electronic device (or portable electronic device, portable communication device, or portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a side member (433) including a receiving portion (601) that is opened in a first direction (e.g., a lateral direction) of the electronic device; and a light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) at least partially disposed within the receiving portion (601), wherein the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) comprises: a key housing (550) disposed within the receiving portion (601) and movable in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a flash assembly (670) disposed within the key housing (550) and outputting light in the first direction; And it may include a pressure member (520) arranged in a line with the flash assembly (670) within the key housing (550) and movable in the second direction in conjunction with the key housing (550).

[0005] A wearable electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include a housing (430) including a receiving portion (601) opened in a first direction (e.g., a lateral direction) of the electronic device; a fastening member (405, 406) coupled to the housing (430); and a light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) having a portion protruding toward the lateral side of the electronic device, at least a portion of which is movable into the receiving portion (601) when pressed, and emitting light in a direction different from an extension direction of the fastening member (405, 406).

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device capable of performing the operations described herein.

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

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

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

[0010] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a portion of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line “AA” of an electronic device according to an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5.

[0012] FIG. 7 is a drawing of a light-emitting structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment viewed from various directions.

[0013] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a cross-section of a light-emitting structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment cut in the z-axis direction.

[0014] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device including a light-emitting structure according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a light-emitting structure of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device including a light-emitting structure according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 12 is a plan view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] Fig. 13 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 14 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 16 is a plan view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0024] One embodiment of the present invention described below provides a wearable electronic device including a housing including a receiving portion that is opened in a lateral direction of an electronic device; a light-emitting structure that protrudes a portion of the housing toward the lateral direction of the electronic device, is movable at least a portion of the housing inside the lateral direction of the receiving portion when pressed, and emits light in a direction different from the extension direction of a fastening member.

[0025] Other intended purposes according to various embodiments of the present invention will be mentioned as needed in the process of describing each embodiment.

[0026] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may perform key input and flash output functions through a single light-emitting structure.

[0027] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can save mounting space by mounting a light-emitting structure that performs a key input function and a flash output function within one receiving portion formed in a side member.

[0028] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device can reduce or block foreign substances and moisture from entering from the outside by having a waterproof member disposed between the outer surface of the light-emitting structure and the inner surface of the side member.

[0029] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can reduce or block the ingress of foreign substances and moisture into the interior of the light-emitting structure by placing a waterproof member between the optical lens of the light-emitting structure and the key housing.

[0030] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can prevent damage to the optical lens due to external impact by protecting the optical lens of the light-emitting structure by a decorative member.

[0031] Additionally, a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment can provide necessary lighting (e.g., night lighting) in outdoor situations such as camping or picnicking. It can be used as a guide light for convenient movement at night.

[0032] In addition, various purposes and effects provided by wearable electronic devices according to various embodiments may be mentioned according to the embodiments of the detailed description.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (100) capable of performing the operations described in this document.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may be one of various forms of electronic devices, such as a notebook (190), smartphones (191) having various form factors (e.g., a bar-type smartphone (191-1), a foldable-type smartphone (191-2), or a sliderable (or rollable) type smartphone (191-3)), a tablet (192), a cellular phone (not shown), a wearable-type device (193), and other similar computing devices (not shown). The components, their relationships, and their functions illustrated in FIG. 1 are exemplary only and do not limit the implementations described or claimed in this document. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user device, a multi-function device, a portable device, or a server.

[0035] The electronic device (100) may include components including at least one processor (110) (hereinafter referred to as processor (110)), at least one memory (120) (hereinafter referred to as memory (120)), at least one display (140) (hereinafter referred to as display (140)), at least one image sensor (150) (hereinafter referred to as image sensor (150)), at least one communication circuit (160) (hereinafter referred to as communication circuit (160)), and / or at least one sensor (170) (hereinafter referred to as sensor (170)). The above components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (100) may include other components (e.g., power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), audio processing circuitry, an antenna, a rechargeable battery, or an input / output interface). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (100). For example, some components may be integrated into one component.

[0036] The processor (110) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit (or circuitry)) chips and may perform various data processing. The processor (110) may include at least one electrical circuit and may individually or collectively perform distributed processing of instructions (or programs, data, etc.) stored in the memory (120). The processor (110) may include a processor assembly including one or more processing circuits. The processor (110) may include any processing circuit operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components (e.g., the memory (120), the display (140), the image sensor (150), the communication circuit (160), and / or the sensor (170)) of the electronic device (100). For example, the processor (110) (e.g., the application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or a chipset). For example, the processor (110) may be implemented with multiple cores (or at least one core circuit), multiple chips, or multiple chipsets. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits configured to individually and / or collectively perform various functions of the present disclosure. As a non-limiting example, at least a portion of the processor (110) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (100), and at least another portion of the processor (110) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (100) that is different from the first chip of the electronic device (100).

[0037] For example, the processor (110) may include a central processing unit (CPU) (111), a graphics processing unit (GPU) (112), a neural processing unit (NPU) (113), an image signal processor (ISP) (114), a display controller (115), a memory controller (116), a storage controller (117), a communication processor (CP) (118), and / or a sensor interface (119). These components of the processor (110) are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (110) may further include other components. For example, some components of the processor (110) may be omitted from the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) may be included as separate components of the electronic device (100) outside the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) (e.g., memory controller (116)) may be included within other components (e.g., at least a portion of memory (120), an interface (e.g., available for connection to at least one component of the electronic device (100)), a display (140) and / or an image sensor (150)).

[0038] The processor (110) may cause other components of the electronic device (100) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in the memory (120). The CPU (111) (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control components of the processor (110) based on the execution of instructions stored in the memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121) and / or non-volatile memory (122)). The GPU (112) (or graphics processing circuit) may be configured to execute parallel operations (e.g., rendering). The NPU (113) (or neural processing circuit, or artificial intelligence (AI) chip) may be configured to execute operations for an artificial intelligence model (e.g., convolution computation). The ISP (114) (or image signal processing circuit) may be configured to process a raw image acquired through the image sensor (150) into a format suitable for a component within the electronic device (100) or a component of the processor (110). The display controller (115) (or display control circuit, or display processing unit (DPU)) may be configured to process an image acquired from the CPU (111), the GPU (112), the ISP (114), or the memory (120) (e.g., the volatile memory (121)) into a format suitable for the display (140). The memory controller (116) (or memory control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the volatile memory (121) and writing data to the volatile memory (121). The storage controller (117) (or storage control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the nonvolatile memory (122) and writing data to the nonvolatile memory (122).The CP (118) (communication processing circuit) may be configured to process data acquired from a component of the processor (110) into a format suitable for transmission to another electronic device via the communication circuit (160), or to process data acquired from another electronic device via the communication circuit (160) into a format suitable for processing by the component of the processor (110). For example, the communication circuit (160) may include one or more communication circuits. The sensor interface (119) (or sensing data processing circuit, sensor hub) may be configured to process data about the state of the electronic device (100) and / or the state of the surroundings of the electronic device (100), acquired via the sensor (170), into a format suitable for the component of the processor (110).

[0039] The memory (120) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, the memory (120) may include a memory assembly including one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include permanent memory (e.g., non-volatile memory (122)) such as a hard drive, flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), semi-permanent memory (e.g., volatile memory (121)) such as random access memory (RAM), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. The memory (120) may include cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used to temporarily store data for a function or feature of the electronic device (100). As a non-limiting example, the cache memory may be included within the processor (110). The memory (120) may be fixedly embedded within the electronic device (100) or incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., a subscriber identity module (SIM) card and / or a secure digital (SD) card) that may be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the electronic device (100).

[0040] For example, the memory (120) may store one or more software applications, such as an operating system (or system) software application, a firmware software application, a driver software application, a plug-in (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software application, and / or any other suitable software applications. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by the processor (110). For example, the memory (120) may store instructions callable by an application programming interface (API). For example, the memory (120) may store instructions within a library.

[0041] FIG. 2a is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2b is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of FIG. 2a.

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 ) may include a housing (210) including a first side (or front side) (210A), a second side (or back side) (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), and a fastening member (250, 260) connected to at least a portion of the housing (210) and configured to releasably fasten the electronic device (200) to a body part (e.g., wrist, ankle) of a user. In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may also refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (210A), the second side (210B), and the side surface (210C) of FIG. 2A . In one embodiment, the first side (210A) may be formed by a front plate (201) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate comprising various coating layers). The second side (210B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (207). The back plate (207) may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side surface (210C) may be formed by a side member (or “side bezel structure”) (206) that is joined to the front plate (201) and the back plate (207) and comprises a metal and / or a polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate (207) and the side member (206) may be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The fastening member (250, 260) may be formed of various materials and shapes. The integral and multiple unit links may be formed to be mutually movable by a combination of at least two of the above materials, such as woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of the above materials.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (e.g., display (140) of FIG. 1), an audio device (205, 208), a sensor (211) (e.g., sensor (170) of FIG. 1), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., key input device (202, 203, 204), connector hole (209), or sensor (211)) or may additionally include other components.

[0044] The display may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (201). The shape of the display may correspond to the shape of the front plate (201), and may have various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0045] The audio device (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). The microphone hole (205) may have a microphone positioned therein for acquiring external sounds, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be positioned therein to detect the direction of sounds. The speaker hole (208) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (208) and the microphone hole (205) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (208) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0046] The sensor (211) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or the external environmental state. The sensor (211) can be arranged, for example, on the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The electronic device (200) can further include at least one of a non-illustrated sensor, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0047] The sensor (211) may include electrode areas (213, 214) forming a portion of the surface of the electronic device (200) and a biosignal detection circuit (not shown) electrically connected to the electrode areas (213, 214). For example, the electrode areas (213, 214) may include a first electrode area (213) and a second electrode area (214) arranged on a second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The sensor (211) may be configured such that the electrode areas (213, 214) obtain an electrical signal from a portion of the user's body, and the biosignal detection circuit detects the user's bioinformation based on the electrical signal.

[0048] The key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) disposed on a first side (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a side key button (203, 204) disposed on a side surface (210C) of the housing (210). The wheel key (202) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (201). In other embodiments, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (220). The connector hole (209) may include another connector hole (not shown) that may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and may include a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. The electronic device (200) may further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (209) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole (209). In another embodiment, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the connector hole (209) and the connector cover.

[0049] The fastening member (250, 260) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (210) using the locking member (251, 261). The fastening member (250, 260) can include one or more of a fastening member (252), a fastening hole (253), a band guide member (254), and a band fixing ring (255).

[0050] The fastening member (252) may be configured to fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (250, 260) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle). The fastening hole (253) may correspond to the fastening member (252) to fix the housing (210) and the fastening members (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 fastening member (252) when the fastening member (252) is fastened to the fastening hole (253), thereby allowing the fastening members (250, 260) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (255) may limit the range of movement of the fastening members (250, 260) when the fastening member (252) and the fastening hole (253) are fastened. In another embodiment, the fastening member (250, 260) may not include one or more of the fastening member (252), the fastening hole (253), the band guide member (254), and the band fixing ring (255). For example, the fastening members (250, 260) may be coupled to each other to form a ring shape, and thus may not include the fastening member (252), the fastening hole (253), the band guide member (254), and / or the band fixing ring (255).

[0051] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (300) (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A) may include a side member (310) (e.g., the side member (206) of FIG. 2A) (or a side frame, a side member), a wheel key (320) (e.g., the wheel key (202) of FIG. 2A), a front plate (201), a display (220), an antenna (350), a support member (360) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380) (or, a first circuit board, a main circuit board), a sealing member (390), a rear plate (393) (e.g., the rear plate (207) of FIG. 2B), and fastening members (395, 397) (e.g., the fastening members (250, 260) of FIGS. 2A and 2B). At least one of the components of the electronic device (300) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, and any overlapping descriptions will be omitted below. The support member (360) may be disposed inside the electronic device (300) and connected to the side member (310), or may be formed integrally with the side member (310). The support member (360) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. The support member (360) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (380) coupled to the other surface. A processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (380). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), a sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0053] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (300) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0054] The battery (370) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (300), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (370) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (380). The battery (370) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (300), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (300).

[0055] A sealing member (390) may be positioned between the side member (310) and the rear plate (393). The sealing member (390) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side member (310) and the rear plate (393) from the outside.

[0056] The rear plate (393) may include a first cover plate (391) coupled to the side member (310) and a second cover plate (392) coupled to the first cover plate (391).

[0057] The second cover plate (392) may be formed to be transparent at least in part so that light may pass through it for the operation of the biosensor unit (394). For example, the second cover plate (392) may include a transparent area formed at a position corresponding to the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit of the biosensor unit (394). Light generated from the light emitting unit of the biosensor unit (394) may pass through the transparent area of ​​the second cover plate (392) to reach an external object (e.g., a user's wrist), and light reflected from the external object may pass through the transparent area of ​​the second cover plate (392) to reach the light receiving unit.

[0058] The rear plate (393) can support the wireless charging unit (396) and the biosensor unit (394). For example, the wireless charging unit (396) and the biosensor unit (394) can be arranged in the space between the first cover plate (391) and the second cover plate (392). The wireless charging unit (396) generates an induced current in response to an external electromagnetic field, and can supply power to the electronic device (300) or charge the battery (370) using the generated induced current. The coil antenna included in the wireless charging unit (396) can, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In another embodiment, the antenna structure can be formed by the side member (310) and / or a part of the rear plate (393) or a combination thereof.

[0059] FIG. 4 is a front view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment. The electronic device (400) of FIG. 4 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, and the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 4, a wearable electronic device (400) may include a housing (430) (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2a), at least one light-emitting structure (410) (or input / output structure), and a fastening member (405, 406) (e.g., fastening members (250, 260) of FIGS. 2a and 2b, fastening members (395, 397) of FIG. 3).

[0061] The housing (430) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal) or a non-conductive material (e.g., PC, rubber, or urethane). In one embodiment, the housing (430) may be formed by insert-molding the conductive material into at least a portion of the non-conductive material.

[0062] The housing (430) may include a front plate (431) (e.g., front plate (201) of FIGS. 2A and 2B), a back plate facing in the opposite direction from the front plate (431) (e.g., back plate (207) of FIG. 2B), and / or a side member (433) surrounding an interior space between the front plate (431) and the back plate (e.g., side member (206) of FIG. 2A, side member (310) of FIG. 3).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the front plate (431) may be disposed on at least one of a display (e.g., the display (140) of FIG. 1 or the display (220) of FIG. 3) and a sensor (e.g., the sensor (170) of FIG. 1) (or at a position facing the +z-axis direction). The front plate (431) may form at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device (400). For example, the front plate (431) may form at least a portion of a front surface of the electronic device (400) (e.g., the first surface (210A) of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, the front plate (431) may cover at least a portion of at least one of the display and the sensor, and may protect at least one of the display and the sensor from external impact.

[0064] In one embodiment, the front plate (431) may include a glass plate or a polymer plate including at least one coating layer. In one embodiment, the front plate (431) may include, for example, window glass (e.g., a cover window, a cover glass, a glass window, or a transparent window) for protecting against external impact.

[0065] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of at least one light-emitting structure (410) may be disposed on a side member (433) of the housing (430). A portion of at least one light-emitting structure (410) may protrude toward the exterior of the electronic device and be viewable from the exterior, and the remainder of the light-emitting structure (410) may be disposed in an interior space of the housing (430).

[0066] According to one embodiment, at least one light-emitting structure (410) can perform a key input by moving inwardly of the electronic device (400) as pressed by the user.

[0067] According to one embodiment, at least one light-emitting structure (410) may be configured to perform a flash output function by emitting light to the outside of the electronic device (400).

[0068] According to one embodiment, a pair of fastening members (405, 406) (e.g., straps) may be disposed on the outside of the housing (430). The fastening members (405, 406) may include a first fastening member (405) connected to one side of the housing (430) (e.g., a side facing the +y-axis), and a second fastening member (406) connected to the other side of the housing (430) (e.g., a side facing the -y-axis). The electronic device (400) may be worn by wrapping the user's wrist with the fastening members (405, 406) while placed on the user's wrist.

[0069] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first binding member (405) and the second binding member (406) may not be disposed within a path of light emitted from at least one light-emitting structure (410). At least one of the first binding member (405) and the second binding member (406) may be disposed in an area other than a path of light emitted from at least one light-emitting structure (410). The first binding member (405) and the second binding member (406) may prevent or reduce a reduction in a radiation angle of light emitted from at least one light-emitting structure (410).

[0070] According to one embodiment, at least one light-emitting structure (410) can emit light in a direction in which a user extends his or her arm while wearing the electronic device (400) on the wrist. The at least one light-emitting structure (410) can emit light in a direction crossing an extension direction (e.g., +y-axis direction and / or -y-axis direction) of at least one of the first fastening member (405) and the second fastening member (406). For example, the at least one light-emitting structure (410) can emit light in a direction perpendicular to an extension direction (e.g., +y-axis direction and / or -y-axis direction) of at least one of the first fastening member (405) and the second fastening member (406) (e.g., +x-axis direction). The at least one light-emitting structure (410) can be operated to output light. The at least one light-emitting structure (410) can be utilized as a guide light, such as a flashlight, in nighttime situations, dark situations, and / or emergency situations, thereby providing convenience of movement to the user.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may include at least one key input structure (420) (e.g., key input devices (203, 204) of FIG. 2A). The at least one key input structure (420) may be disposed adjacent to at least one light-emitting structure (410). For example, the at least one key input structure (420) may include a first key input structure (421) and a second key input structure (422). The at least one light-emitting structure (410) may be disposed between the first key input structure (421) and the second key input structure (422). The at least one key input structure (420) may perform a key input by moving inwardly of the electronic device (400) when pressed by a user.

[0072] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a part of an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment, and is a plan view of the electronic device according to one embodiment with the back plate omitted. The electronic device (500) of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, and the electronic device (400) of FIG. 4, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device. In the electronic device of FIG. 5, reference numerals in the drawings are given the same as or omitted for configurations that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 4, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 5, an electronic device (500) according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (400) of FIG. 4) may include a side member (433) and at least one light-emitting structure (410).

[0074] The side member (433) may form a side surface of the electronic device (500). The side member (433) may form a housing of the electronic device (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2A, housing (430) of FIG. 4) together with a front plate (e.g., front plate (201) of FIG. 3) forming a front surface of the electronic device (500) and a rear plate (e.g., rear plate (393) of FIG. 3) forming a rear surface of the electronic device (500).

[0075] The side member (433) may surround the internal space of the electronic device (500). The electronic device (500) may include a plate structure (460) (e.g., the support member (360) of FIG. 3) extending from the side member (433) toward the internal space. A sealing member (401) may be formed on the plate structure (460). The sealing member (401) may be formed in a ring shape along the edge of the plate structure (460).

[0076] The width (e.g., the horizontal length in the x-axis direction and / or the vertical length in the y-axis direction) of the side member (433) may be formed such that a region corresponding to at least one light-emitting structure (410) and / or at least one key input structure (420) is formed differently from at least a portion of the remaining region. For example, the width of the side member (433) may be formed such that a region corresponding to at least one light-emitting structure (410) and / or at least one key input structure (420) (e.g., a region facing the -x-axis) is larger than at least a portion of the remaining region (e.g., a region facing the +x-axis).

[0077] A protrusion (434) (or damper) may be formed in an area corresponding to at least one light-emitting structure (410) and / or at least one key input structure (420). The protrusion (434) may be formed of the same material as the side member (433) and formed integrally with the side member (433), or may be formed of a different material from the side member (433) and combined with the side member (433). The protrusion (434) may be formed to protrude further than the side member (433) in a direction parallel to the at least one light-emitting structure (410). The protrusion (434) may be formed to surround a portion of at least one light-emitting structure (410) and at least one key input structure (420). For example, the protrusion (434) may be formed to surround a portion of at least one of the at least one light-emitting structure (410) and the at least one key input structure (420). The protrusion (434) may be formed to protrude more toward the outside than the key input structure (420) between the light-emitting structure (410) and the key input structure (420).

[0078] According to one embodiment, at least one light-emitting structure (410) that emits light may not protrude further than at least one key input structure (420) that does not emit light. For example, at least one light-emitting structure (410) that emits light may be positioned inward relative to at least one key input structure (420) that does not emit light. The at least one key input structure (420) that does not emit light may be formed to protrude further outward than the at least one light-emitting structure (410) that does emit light. For example, the at least one light-emitting structure (410) that emits light may be formed to form the same plane (e.g., a plane parallel to the y-axis) as the at least one key input structure (420) that does not emit light. Since the at least one light-emitting structure (410) does not protrude further than the key input structure (420), direct application of external impact to the light-emitting structure (410) may be prevented or reduced.

[0079] According to one embodiment, at least one light-emitting structure (410) that emits light may be formed to protrude further outward than at least one key input structure (420) that does not emit light. For example, the light-emitting structure (410) that is disposed between the first key input structure (421) and the second key input structure (422) and that emits light may be formed to protrude further outward than at least one of the first key input structure (421) and the second key input structure (422) that do not emit light. As the light-emitting structure (410) protrudes further outward from the electronic device (500), a mounting space for a flash assembly included in the light-emitting structure (410) can be secured. The battery (470) may be disposed on the plate structure (460) without a decrease in the volume of the battery (470) due to the mounting of the flash assembly.

[0080] At least one light-emitting structure (410) and / or at least one key input structure (420) may extend into an interior space in which a portion forms a side surface of the electronic device (500) and the remaining portion is surrounded by a side member (433). The at least one light-emitting structure (410) and / or at least one key input structure (420) may face an internal structure located in the interior space. As an example, the internal structure may include a printed circuit board, a battery (470), and at least one of an antenna (e.g., an antenna (350) of FIG. 3), a dome switch (or switches), and an inner side wall of the side member.

[0081] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line "AA" of the electronic device according to an embodiment illustrated in Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is a view of a light-emitting structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment viewed from various directions, and Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a cross-section taken along the x-axis direction of a light-emitting structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment. In Fig. 7 <701> is a front view of a light-emitting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from one direction, <702> is a side view of a light-emitting structure according to one embodiment, <703> is a rear view of a light-emitting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from another direction; <704> is a side view of a light-emitting structure according to one embodiment, viewed from the other side; <705> is a perspective view of a light-emitting structure according to an embodiment, viewed from the other side. The electronic device (600) of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (400) of FIG. 4, and the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device. The electronic device (600) of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 is the same as or omitted from the preceding embodiment of any one of FIGS. 1 to 5 for components that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiment, and the detailed description thereof will also be omitted.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (400) of FIG. 4, the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5) may include a side member (433) and at least one light-emitting structure (410).

[0083] The side member (433) of the housing may include at least one receiving portion (601) (or first receiving portion) that is opened in a first direction (e.g., in the -x-axis direction) toward a side (e.g., a side facing the -x-axis) of the electronic device (600). For example, at least a portion of at least one light-emitting structure (410) may be disposed in the at least one receiving portion (601). For example, at least a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) may be disposed in one of the plurality of receiving portions (601), and at least a portion of a key input structure (e.g., a key input structure (420) of FIGS. 4 and 5) may be disposed in another of the plurality of receiving portions (601).

[0084] The light-emitting structure (410) may have a portion that forms a side surface of the electronic device (600) and a remaining portion that extends to the inside of the side member (433) (or the inside of the electronic device) through the receiving portion (601). The light-emitting structure (410) may face an internal structure located inside the electronic device (600). For example, the light-emitting structure (410) may face a dome switch (450) located inside the side member (433).

[0085] The light-emitting structure (410) may include a decorative member (510), a key housing (550) (or inner housing, key body, light-emitting body), a pressure member (520), and a flash assembly (670).

[0086] The decorative member (510) may form a part of the side surface of the electronic device (600). The decorative member (510) may be formed to protrude outwardly from the electronic device (600) without being accommodated in the receiving portion (601) of the side surface member (433). At least a part of the decorative member (510) may be visually visible from the outside of the electronic device (600), thereby enhancing the aesthetics of the electronic device (600). For example, the decorative member (510) may be formed of an opaque material, or ink of a designated color used when forming the exterior design of the electronic device (600) may be printed on the decorative member (510), thereby providing the electronic device (600) with an aesthetic appearance.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the deco member (510) may include a first deco member (511) and a second deco member (512). The first deco member (511) may be coupled with at least a portion of the second deco member (512) and at least a portion of the flash assembly (670). The first deco member (511) may be positioned such that at least a portion of the optical lens (610) of the flash assembly (670) is visible toward the side of the electronic device (600). The first deco member (511) may be formed along the edge of the optical lens (610) to surround at least a portion of the edge of the optical lens (610). As an example, the first deco member (511) may be formed in a ring shape that includes an opening (501) that exposes at least a portion of the optical lens (610). The second decorative member (512) can be combined with at least a portion of the first decorative member (511) and at least a portion of the key housing (550). The second decorative member (512) can be formed to surround an outer surface (or outer circumference) of the first decorative member (511). The second decorative member (512) can be formed to surround at least a portion of an outer surface (or outer circumference) of the key housing (550).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the key housing (550) may be formed in a hollow shape with an empty interior. The key housing (550) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the flash assembly (670). The key housing (550) may be formed to have a width (or diameter, length along the z-axis) that becomes narrower and then wider as it goes toward the inside of the electronic device (600). The key housing (550) may include a plurality of through holes (571, 572, 573) having different widths (e.g., lengths parallel to the z-axis). For example, the key housing (550) may include a first part (581) including a first through hole (571), a second part (582) including a second through hole (572), and a third part (583) including a third through hole (573). The width of the first through hole (571) may gradually or gradually narrow as it approaches the second through hole (572). At least a portion of the second through hole (572) and / or the third through hole (573) may have a constant width. The second through hole (572) may have a width smaller than the minimum width of the first through hole (571). The third through hole (573) may be formed to have a width greater than that of the second through hole (572).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the width of the first through hole (571) may gradually narrow toward the second through hole (572). The first portion (581) may include a first mounting surface (551) facing a side of the electronic device (e.g., a side facing the -x axis). The first decorative member (511) may be mounted on the first mounting surface (551) of the key housing (550). The optical lens (610) may be mounted on a third mounting surface (553) formed between the first portion (581) and the second portion (582).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the width of the first through hole (571) may gradually narrow toward the second through hole (572). The first portion (581) may include a first mounting surface (551) facing a side of the electronic device (e.g., a side facing the -x axis) and a second mounting surface (552) parallel to the first mounting surface (551). The first decorative member (511) may be mounted on the first mounting surface (551) of the key housing (550). The optical lens (610) may be mounted on the second mounting surface (552) and the third mounting surface (553) of the key housing (550).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the first portion (581) and / or the second portion (582) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the flash assembly (670). The third portion (583) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the pressure member (520).

[0092] According to one embodiment, an outer surface of the first portion (581) may be coupled with a second decorative member (512), and an inner surface of the first portion (581) may be coupled with at least a portion of an optical lens (610). For example, the first portion (581) may be formed to surround a portion of the optical lens (610) of the flash assembly (670). The second portion (582) may extend from the first portion (581) toward the pressure member (520). The second portion (582) may be positioned to face an edge of one side (e.g., a side facing the -x axis) of the first pressure member (521). The second portion (582) may be formed to surround the remaining portion of the optical lens (610) of the flash assembly (670), the flash light source (620), the light source housing (630), and / or the light source substrate (660). The third portion (583) may be formed to surround a portion of the pressure member (520). The third portion (583) may extend from the second portion (582) to surround a side surface of the first pressure member (522).

[0093] According to one embodiment, at least one waterproof member (530) may be disposed between the outer surface of the second portion (582) and the inner surface of the side member (433). The at least one waterproof member (530) may be disposed adjacent to the first portion (581) so as to be close to the exterior of the electronic device (600). The at least one waterproof member (530) may be formed in a ring shape along the outer surface of the second portion (582) so as to surround the outer surface of the second portion (582). For example, the at least one waterproof member (530) may be formed as an O-ring. For example, the at least one waterproof member (530) may be formed as an O-ring having a size (width or length) of 0.6 mm or more in consideration of pressure. For example, the at least one waterproof member (530) may have a waterproof function that can satisfy a pressure of up to several tens of atmospheres (e.g., 10 atm). For example, at least one waterproofing member (530) may include a first waterproofing member (531) and a second waterproofing member (532) that are spaced apart from each other. The first waterproofing member (531) and the second waterproofing member (532) may have a waterproofing function that satisfies the same or different atmospheric pressures. For example, at least one of the first waterproofing member (531) and the second waterproofing member (532) may have a waterproofing function that satisfies up to 5 atmospheres (atm).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the third portion (583) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the outer surface of the pressing member (520). The third portion (583) may be formed to surround the outer surface of the pressing member (520). For example, the third portion (583) may be arranged to surround the outer surface of the first pressing member (520) while being spaced apart from the first pressing member (521) of the pressing member (520). A step surface (584) may be formed between the third portion (583) and the second portion (582).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the step surface (584) may be formed to be movable toward the pressure member (570) by a force applied by a user to the light-emitting structure (410). The step surface (584) may be arranged to face an outer surface of the pressure member (570) that faces the side of the electronic device (600) (e.g., a surface facing the -x axis). The step surface (584) may move in a direction toward the inside of the side member (433) (e.g., a direction toward the +x axis) or / and an opposite direction (e.g., a direction toward the -x axis) together with the decorative member (510) and / or the pressure member (570).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the pressure member (520) (or key stroke) may be coupled with the key housing (550). A portion of the pressure member (520) may be disposed within the third through hole (573) of the key housing (550), and the remaining portion of the pressure member (520) may be disposed within a receiving portion (601) formed in the side member (433) so as to protrude beyond the key housing (550). The pressure member (520) may be formed to be movable inwardly of the key housing (550) (e.g., toward the +x-axis) and outwardly of the key housing (550) (e.g., toward the -x-axis).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the pressure member (520) may include a first pressure member (521) and a second pressure member (522) protruding from the first pressure member (521) toward the dome switch (450). For example, when the first pressure member (521) and the second pressure member (522) are formed of the same material, the first pressure member (521) and the second pressure member (522) may be formed integrally. For example, when the first pressure member (521) and the second pressure member (522) are formed of different materials, the first pressure member (521) and the second pressure member (522) may be formed through a double injection molding process.

[0098] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first pressure member (521) may be positioned within the third through hole (573) of the key housing (550). At least a portion of the first pressure member (521) may be surrounded by the third portion (583) of the key housing (550).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the second pressurizing member (522) can press the dome switch (450) when the light-emitting structure (410) is pressed. When the dome switch (450) is pressed, the electronic device (600) can perform a designated input operation.

[0100] According to one embodiment, a fixing groove (523) may be formed in a portion of the second pressure member (522). The fixing groove (523) may be formed to be recessed in an outer surface of a portion of the second pressure member (522). The fixing groove (523) may be formed closer to the dome switch (450) than the first pressure member (521). A fixing member (540) may be coupled to the fixing groove (523).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the fixing member (540) can be fitted into the fixing groove (523). The fixing member (540) can be formed as a ring member with one side open. For example, the fixing member (540) can include an E-ring. The fixing member (540) can be configured to prevent the pressure member (520) from being dislodged in the movement direction of the pressure member (520) (e.g., the x-axis direction). The fixing member (540) can be formed to have a size (e.g., width, length, surface area) larger than the second receiving portion (602) to prevent the second pressure member (522) from being dislodged from the second receiving portion (602).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the flash assembly (670) can irradiate light to the exterior of the housing (430) (e.g., the side member (433) of the housing (430)) through the opening (501) of the first decorative member (511). The flash assembly (670) can perform a flash output operation when a user input for activating the flash assembly (670) occurs through a display (e.g., the display (220) of FIG. 3), a key input structure (e.g., the key input structure (420) of FIG. 4), and / or a light emitting structure (410). As an example, the display can display a user interface related to the operation of the flash assembly (670).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the flash assembly (670) may include a flash light source (620), a light source housing (630), an optical lens (610) (or a transmissive lens) and a connecting member (640).

[0104] The flash light source (620) may be placed on a light source substrate (660). For example, the light source substrate (660) may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), a Metal Core PCB (MCPCB), a Metal PCB (MPCB), or / and a Flexible PCB (FPCB). The flash light source (620) may be accommodated within a light source housing (630). The side of the flash light source (620) may be surrounded by the light source housing (630). The light source housing (630) allows light from the flash light source (620) to travel to the optical lens (610). The light source housing (630) may prevent or / and reduce light from the flash light source (620) from traveling to the key housing (550) adjacent to the flash light source (620).

[0105] The optical lens (610) can evenly disperse the light emitted from the flash light source (620) at a wide angle. The area of ​​the exit surface (e.g., the surface facing the -x axis) of the optical lens (610) that is visible to the outside through the opening (501) of the decorative member (510) can have a larger area than the exit surface (e.g., the surface facing the -x axis) of the flash light source (620). The optical lens (610) can be formed of a transparent material to transmit light. For example, the optical lens (610) can include an optical resin material such as epoxy and / or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

[0106] The optical lens (610) may include an incident surface (612) facing a flash light source and an exit surface (611) facing the outside of the electronic device (600). The optical lens (610) may emit light generated by the flash light source (620) and incident through the incident surface (612) to the outside (or side) of the electronic device (600) through the exit surface (611). For example, an opaque member may be disposed on the exit surface (611) of the optical lens (610). The opaque member may block or reduce exposure of internal components of the electronic device to the outside through the optical lens (610).

[0107] The optical lens (610) may include a first lens region (613) having an exit surface (611) and a second lens region (614) having an entrance surface (612). The first lens region (613) may be formed to have a larger area than the opening (501). For example, when the opening (501) is formed in a circular shape, the first lens region (613) may be formed in a circular shape having a larger diameter (or width) (e.g., a length parallel to the z-axis) than the opening (501). The exit surface (611) of the first lens region (613) may be formed in a circular shape having a larger diameter than the opening (501). Since the second lens region (614) is formed to have a smaller diameter than the first lens region (613), it may be easily accommodated in the key housing (550). The incident surface (612) of the second lens area (614) can be formed to have a diameter that is equal to or similar to the maximum diameter of the facing light source housing (630).

[0108] According to one embodiment, when the optical lens (610) is accommodated in the key housing (550), the optical lens (610) can be fixed to the decorative member (510) through the first lens area (613). The first lens area (613) can be fixed by the first decorative member (511) that is fastened to the edge of the first lens area (613). When the optical lens (610) is accommodated in the key housing (550), the gap between the optical lens (610) and the key housing (550) is sealed by the first decorative member (511) and the second decorative member (512), so that foreign substances can be prevented or reduced from entering the key housing (550) and / or the side member (433) through the opening (501).

[0109] The connecting member (640) can electrically connect the light source substrate (660) and the printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (1610) of FIG. 16). The light source substrate (660) can be electrically connected to a sensor (e.g., the sensor (170) of FIG. 1) and at least one processor (e.g., the processor (110) of FIG. 1) mounted on the printed circuit board through the connecting member (640).

[0110] The connecting member (640) may include a first connector (641) connected to the light source substrate (660) and a second connector (642) connected to the printed circuit board. For example, at least a portion of the connecting member (640) may be formed of a flexible circuit board including signal lines (not shown) connecting the first connector (641) and the second connector (642). For example, a portion of the connecting member (640) may include a C-clip and / or a CTC (cable to cable) connector.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the first connector (641) of the connecting member (640) can be connected to a light source substrate (660) that is mounted on a pressure member (520). The first connector (641) of the connecting member (640) can move along the pressure member (520) together with the light source substrate (660) based on a force transmitted from a user's body (e.g., a finger). The second connector (642) of the connecting member (640) is connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (1610) of FIG. 16) whose position is fixed, so that the second connector (642) can maintain a fixed position without changing its position even if the first connector (641) moves.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the connecting member (640) may include a flexible region (643) disposed between the first connector (641) and the second connector (642). The flexible region (643) may be formed longer than a separation distance between the first connector (641) and the second connector (642). A portion of the flexible region (643) may include at least one bent curved region. The total length of the flexible region (643) may be designed in consideration of the amount of movement of the first connector (641) along the pressing member (520).

[0113] According to one embodiment, a portion of the flexible region (643) may be formed to pass through (or penetrate, pass through) a slit (555) formed in the key housing (550). The slit (555) may be formed in a portion of at least one of the second portion (582) and the third portion (583) of the key housing (550). A portion of the flexible region (643) may be accommodated within the slit (555) in a direction intersecting the direction of movement (e.g., x-axis direction) of the key housing (550) or / and the pressing member (520).

[0114] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) can move based on a force transmitted from a user's body (e.g., a finger). According to one embodiment, the light-emitting structure (410) can include an elastic member (560) for restoring a position of the light-emitting structure (410). For example, after the position of the key housing (550) is changed due to a force applied by the user to a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) (e.g., the decorative member (510)), the position of the key housing (550) can be restored based on a force (e.g., an elastic force) transmitted from the elastic member (560). For example, when an external force that presses the light-emitting structure (410) is generated, at least a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) can move into the interior of the electronic device (600), and when the external force is removed, at least a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) can move to a position before the external force was applied by the elastic member (560).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (560) may be disposed at the end of the third portion (583) of the key housing (550). The elastic member (560) may be deformable in a direction parallel to the protruding direction of the second pressing member (522). The elastic member (560) may include a spring (e.g., a coil spring and / or a plate spring). The elastic member (560) may include a plurality of elastic members (561, 562). For example, the elastic member (560) may include a first elastic member (561) and a second elastic member (562) spaced apart from each other by a specified interval. The first elastic member (561) and the second elastic member (562) may be disposed spaced apart from each other with the second pressing member (522) therebetween.

[0116] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device including a light-emitting structure according to an embodiment. As an example, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line “AA” of an electronic device including a light-emitting structure according to an embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5. The wearable electronic device (900) of FIG. 9 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B, the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, the electronic device (400) of FIG. 4, the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, and the electronic device (600) of FIG. 6, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device. In the embodiment of FIG. 9, reference numerals in the drawings are the same as or omitted from the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 8 for components that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and a detailed description thereof is also omitted.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (900) according to one embodiment may include a side member (433) and a light-emitting structure (410).

[0118] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) may be accommodated in a receiving portion (601) included in a side member (433). The receiving portion (601) may be opened in a lateral direction of the electronic device (900). The light-emitting structure (410) may include a lens portion (S1) in which an optical lens (610) is arranged, a light-emitting portion (S2) in which a flash light source, a light source housing (630), and / or a light source substrate (660) are arranged, and a key portion (S3) in which a pressure member (520) is arranged.

[0119] According to one embodiment, when viewed from the side of the electronic device (900), the key portions (S3) on which the light-emitting portion (S2) and the pressure member (520) are arranged may be arranged in a row. When viewed from the side of the electronic device (900), the key portions (S3) on which the light-emitting portion (S2) and the pressure member (520) are arranged may be arranged to overlap in the x-axis direction.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the length of the space occupied by the lens portion (S1), the light-emitting portion (S2), and the key portion (S3) of the light-emitting structure (410) in the longitudinal direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction) may be several millimeters to several tens of millimeters or more.

[0121] According to one embodiment, a part of the light emitting structure (410) may be accommodated within the receiving portion (601) of the side member (433), and the remaining part of the light emitting structure (410) may protrude outwardly from the side member (433). For example, the light emitting portion (S2) and the key portion (S3) of the light emitting structure (410) may be accommodated within the receiving portion (601), and the lens portion (S1) may protrude outwardly from the side member (433).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the light emitting portion (S2) included in the light emitting structure (410) is accommodated together with the key portion (S3) in the accommodation groove and / or key housing (550), and the lens portion (S1) protrudes outward from the side member (433), so that the electronic device (900) can save the mounting space of the light emitting portion (S2) and the lens portion (S1).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (900) can perform a key input function and a flash output function through a light-emitting structure (410) including a lens portion (S1), a light-emitting portion (S2), and a key portion (S3), thereby ensuring usability.

[0124] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a light-emitting structure of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device including a light-emitting structure according to an embodiment. As an example, FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view including cross-sections taken along the -x-axis and the +x-axis of a light-emitting structure of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device including a light-emitting structure taken along the -x-axis and the +x-axis of FIG. 10. The light-emitting structure (1000) of FIGS. 10 and 11 may be at least partially similar to at least one of the light-emitting structures (410) of FIGS. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, or may include other embodiments of the electronic device. The light-emitting structure (1000) and / or electronic device (1100) of FIGS. 10 and 11 are identical to or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 9, and reference numbers in the drawings are given the same or omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0125] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the light-emitting structure (1000) may include a bonding member (1001) for waterproofing. The bonding member (1001) may be formed of an elastic material. For example, the bonding member (1001) may be formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of urethane, silicone, and rubber. The bonding member (1001) may have a specified width (e.g., about 0.8 mm or more). The bonding member (1001) may be disposed between at least one of the key housing (550) and the first decorative member (511) and the optical lens (610).

[0126] For example, the bonding member (1001) illustrated in FIG. 10 may include a first bonding member (1010) and a second bonding member (1020) that are physically spaced apart from each other. The first bonding member (1010) may be formed on at least a portion of a first mounting surface (551) of the key housing (550) and / or a periphery of the first mounting surface (551). The second bonding member (1020) may be formed on at least a portion of a second mounting surface (552) of the key housing (550) and / or a periphery of the second mounting surface (552).

[0127] For example, the bonding member (1001) illustrated in FIG. 11 may include a first bonding member (1010), a second bonding member (1020), and a third bonding member (1030) that are physically connected to each other. The first bonding member (1010) may be formed on at least a portion of a first mounting surface (551) of the key housing (550) and / or a peripheral portion of the first mounting surface (551). The second bonding member (1020) may be formed on at least a portion of a second mounting surface (552) of the key housing (550) and / or a peripheral portion of the second mounting surface (552). The third bonding member (1030) may be formed on a second step surface (554) of the key housing (550) to physically connect the first bonding member (1010) and the second bonding member (1020).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the light emitting structure (1000) may be sealed at least in part by a bonding member (1001) disposed within the light emitting structure (1000). The bonding member (1001) may prevent or reduce moisture and / or foreign substances from entering the interior of the light emitting structure (1000).

[0129] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the side member (433) may be sealed by a waterproof member (530) disposed between the light-emitting structure (1000) and the side member (433). By the waterproof member (530), the ingress of moisture and / or foreign substances into the interior of the electronic device (1100) may be prevented or reduced.

[0130] Fig. 12 is a plan view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment. The wearable electronic device (1200) of Fig. 12 may include at least some similar or different embodiments from any of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 11. The electronic device (1200) of Fig. 12 is identical to any of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 11 or may include components that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and reference numbers in the drawings are given the same or omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device may include a side member (433) and a light-emitting structure (1210) partially accommodated in the side member (433).

[0132] The side member (433) may include a protrusion (434) (or damper) formed in an area corresponding to at least one light-emitting structure (1210). The protrusion (434) may be formed to surround a portion of at least one light-emitting structure (1210). The protrusion (434) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the light-emitting structure (410) that is not accommodated in the receiving portion (e.g., the receiving portion (601) of FIGS. 6 , 9 , and / or 11 ) of the side member (433). The protrusion (434) may be formed to surround a portion of the decorative member (510) that protrudes toward the side of the electronic device more than the waterproof member (531, 532) accommodated in the receiving portion. For example, the protrusion (434) may be combined with a portion of the second decorative member (512) excluding the first decorative member (511).

[0133] Fig. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device (1300) according to an embodiment. The wearable electronic device (1300) of Fig. 13 may include at least some similar or different embodiments from any of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 12. The electronic device (1300) of Fig. 13 is identical to any of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 12 or may include components that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and reference numbers in the drawings are given the same or omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0134] Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (1300) may include a light-emitting structure (1310). The light-emitting structure (1310) may include a key housing (550), a waterproof member (530), and a decoration member (510). The decoration member (510) may include a first decoration member (511) and a second decoration member (512). The first decoration member (511) may include a first decoration surface (513) that protrudes toward the side of the electronic device (1300) more than the exit surface (611) of the optical lens (610). The second decoration member (512) may include a second decoration surface (514) that protrudes toward the side of the electronic device (1300) more than the exit surface (611) of the optical lens (610). The first decorative surface (513) can be formed to protrude more than the second decorative surface (514).

[0135] The exit surface (611) of the optical lens (610) may be located inside the electronic device (1300) relative to the first decoration surface (513). The distance (d) between the exit surface (611) of the optical lens (610) and the first decoration surface (513) may be formed to be 0.X (where X is a natural number) mm or more. Since the optical lens (610) is protected by the decoration member (510), damage due to external impact such as dropping can be prevented or reduced.

[0136] FIG. 14 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device (1400) according to an embodiment, FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device (1400) according to an embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device (1400) according to an embodiment. FIGS. 14 and 15 are diagrams of the electronic device (1400) illustrated in FIG. 16 in which a printed circuit board and a shield can are omitted. The wearable electronic devices (1400) of FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 may include at least some similar or different embodiments from the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 13. The electronic devices (1400) of FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 are identical to or omitted from the preceding embodiments of any one of FIGS. 1 to 13 for components that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and their detailed descriptions are also omitted.

[0137] Referring to FIGS. 14, 15, and 16, a connecting member (640) of a light-emitting structure (1510) may pass through a connecting hole (461) formed in a plate structure (460) of a housing (430). A second connector (642) of the connecting member (640) may be mounted on the plate structure (460) through the connecting hole (461). The second connector (642) of the connecting member (640) may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (1610) formed to cover the battery (470) so as to overlap with the battery (470). At least a portion of the electrical elements formed on the printed circuit board (1610) may be formed to overlap with a shield can (1620). The shield can (1620) may be placed on the printed circuit board (1610) so as to seal at least a portion of the electrical elements. The shield can (1620) can prevent electromagnetic interference caused by electrical components. The shield can (1620) can be formed of a conductive material. For example, the shield can (1620) can be formed of a metal material such as stainless steel or nickel silver.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the second connector (642) of the connecting member (640) can be stably connected to a printed circuit board (1610) whose position is fixed. The second connector (642) can be electrically connected to a first connector (e.g., the first connector (641) of FIG. 11) that moves along a pressure member (e.g., the pressure member (520) of FIG. 11) through a flexible ductile region (643). Even if the first connector (641) moves, the second connector (642) can be connected to the printed circuit board (1610) at a fixed position without positional change by the flexible ductile region (643) according to the amount of movement of the first connector (641).

[0139] According to one embodiment, a sealing member (401) may be formed on a plate structure (460) of a housing (430). The sealing member (401) may be disposed between the plate structure (460) and a printed circuit board (1610). The sealing member (401) may be formed in a ring shape along a border of the plate structure and / or the printed circuit board. The sealing member (401) may seal the space between the plate structure (460) and the printed circuit board (1610), thereby preventing moisture, humidity, and / or foreign substances from entering the space between the plate structure (460) and the printed circuit board (1610). For example, the sealing member (401) may be formed of at least one of an adhesive, a waterproof tape, and a rubber member.

[0140] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment. As an example, Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line “AA” of the electronic device according to an embodiment illustrated in Fig. 5. The wearable electronic device (1700) of Fig. 17 may include at least some similar or different embodiments from any of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 16. The electronic device (1700) of Fig. 17 is the same as any of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 16, or components that can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments are given the same reference numerals in the drawings or are omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0141] Referring to FIG. 17, the electronic device (1700) may include a side member (433) and a light-emitting structure (1710).

[0142] An optical lens (1740) included in a light-emitting structure (1710) (e.g., the optical lens (610) of FIGS. 6 to 11 and 13) may be formed to have a round shape or a regular or irregular pattern shape. For example, a portion of the optical lens (1740) may be formed in a protruding shape. For example, at least a portion of the surface of the optical lens (1740) facing the key housing (550) may be formed in a round shape.

[0143] According to one embodiment, a bonding member (1720) may be placed between the optical lens (1740) and the key housing (550). The bonding member (1720) may be formed such that a surface facing the optical lens (1740) corresponds to the shape of the optical lens (1740). For example, one surface (1742) of the optical lens (1740) facing the bonding member (1720) may have a convex round shape, and the other surface of the bonding member (1720) facing the one surface (1742) of the optical lens (1740) may have a concave round shape. The bonding member (1720) may be closely attached to the optical lens (1740) along the shape of the optical lens (1740).

[0144] According to one embodiment, a reflective member (1730) may be formed on at least a portion of the inner surface of the key housing (550). The reflective member (1730) may improve light efficiency by reflecting light generated from a flash light source (e.g., the flash light source (620) of FIG. 6) and directed toward the key housing (550) so that it may be directed toward the opening (501).

[0145] Meanwhile, the wearable electronic device described above is not limited to the embodiments described in each drawing, and the wearable electronic device described in each drawing can be applied in a complex manner. In addition, the position, number, and shape of the light-emitting structures (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) described in each drawing are not limited to the above-described examples and can be variously changed. In addition, the number and shape of at least one of the flash light source (620), the optical lens (610, 1740), the pressure member (520), the waterproof member (530), the bonding member (1001), and the sealing member (401) described in each drawing are not limited to the above-described examples and can be variously changed.

[0146] As described above, a wearable electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the various embodiments may include a side member (433) including a receiving portion (601) that is opened in a first direction (e.g., a lateral direction) of the electronic device; and a light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) at least partially disposed within the receiving portion (601).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) may include a key housing (550) disposed within the receiving portion (601) and movable in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a flash assembly (670) disposed within the key housing (550) and emitting light in the first direction; and a pressure member (520) disposed in line with the flash assembly (670) within the key housing (550) and movable in the second direction in conjunction with the key housing (550).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include at least one fastening member (405, 406) connected to the side member (433) and extending in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the flash assembly (670) may include a light source substrate (660) disposed on the pressure member (520); a flash light source (620) disposed on the light source substrate (660); and an optical lens (610) that transmits light from the flash light source (620) in the first direction.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the key housing (550) may include a first portion (581) in which the optical lens (610) is accommodated; a second portion (582) extending from the first portion (581) and in which the flash light source (620) is accommodated; and a third portion (583) extending from the second portion (582) and in which a portion of the pressure member (520) is accommodated.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the second portion (582) may be arranged to face an edge of one side of the pressure member (520) in the second direction.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the first portion (581) may include a first through hole (571), the second portion (582) may include a second through hole (572) having a narrower width than the first through hole (571), and the third portion (583) may include a third through hole (573) having a wider width than the second through hole (572).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) may further include at least one waterproof member (530) disposed between the inner surface of the side member (433) and the outer surface of the key housing (550).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the light emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) may further include at least one bonding member (1001) disposed between the optical lens (610) and the inner surface of the key housing (550).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) may further include a first decorative member (511) arranged to surround an edge of the optical lens (610); and a second decorative member (512) coupled to the first decorative member (511) and arranged to surround an outer surface of the key housing (550).

[0156] According to one embodiment, at least one key input structure (420) may be further included that is positioned adjacent to the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the side member is arranged to surround a portion of the side of the second decorative member (512), and may include a protrusion (434) arranged between the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) and the at least one key input structure (420).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) may further include a connecting member (640) that electrically connects the light source substrate (660) and the printed circuit board (1610).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the connecting member (640) may include a first connector (641) in contact with the light source substrate; a second connector (642) in contact with the printed circuit board; and a flexible region (643) disposed between the first connector (641) and the second connector (642).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the key housing (550) further includes a slit, and a portion of the flexible region (643) can be accommodated within the slit in a direction intersecting the second direction.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the side member may further include a second receiving portion (602) that is positioned inside the electronic device than the receiving portion (601) and has a narrower width than the receiving portion (601).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the pressure member (520) may include a first pressure member (521) accommodated within the key housing (550); and a second pressure member (522) protruding from the first pressure member (521) and accommodated within the second receiving portion (602).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the second pressure member (522) may further include a fixing groove (523) formed on the outer surface.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the key housing (550) may further include a fixing member (540) larger than the second receiving portion (602) and inserted into the fixing groove (523).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the device may further include a switch (450) positioned to face the pressure member (520).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the pressurizing member (520) may be configured to pressurize the switch (450).

[0167] A wearable electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments may include a housing (430) including a receiving portion (601) opened in a first direction of the electronic device; a fastening member (405, 406) coupled to the housing (430); and a light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510) that is movable at least partially into the receiving portion (601) when pressed and emits light in a direction different from the extension direction of the fastening member (405, 406).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510) may further include at least one waterproof member (530) disposed between the inner surface of the housing (430) and the outer surface of the key housing (550).

[0169] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. The singular expression may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B," "at least one of A and / or B," "A, B, or C," or "at least one of A, B, and / or C" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second," may modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, but do not limit the corresponding components. When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “(functionally or communicatively) connected” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), the component may be directly connected to the other component, or may be connected via another component (e.g., a third component).

[0170] In this document, "adapted to or configured to" may be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "capable of," "modified to," "made to," "capable of," or "designed to," for example, hardware-wise or software-wise. In some contexts, the phrase "a device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" doing something together with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or adapted) to perform A, B, and C" may mean a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing those operations, or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or AP) that can perform those operations by executing one or more programs stored in a memory device (e.g., a memory).

[0171] The term "module" as used in this document includes a unit composed of hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A "module" may be an integral component or a minimum unit or part thereof that performs one or more functions. A "module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically, and may include, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or programmable logic device, known or to be developed in the future, that performs certain operations.

[0172] At least a part of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments may be implemented as instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., memory) in the form of a program module. When the instructions are executed by a processor (e.g., a processor), the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions. The computer-readable recording medium may include a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic medium (e.g., a magnetic tape), an optical recording medium (e.g., a CD-ROM, a DVD, a magneto-optical medium (e.g., a floptical disk), an internal memory, etc. The instructions may include a code generated by a compiler or a code executable by an interpreter.

[0173] Each component (e.g., a module or a program module) according to various embodiments may be composed of one or more entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., a module or a program module) may be integrated into a single entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each of the respective components prior to integration. Operations performed by modules, program modules, or other components according to various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In wearable electronic devices, A side member (433) including a receiving portion (601) opened in the first direction of the electronic device; and It includes a light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) at least partially disposed within the above-mentioned receiving portion (601), The above light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) A key housing (550) disposed within the above-described receiving portion (601) and movable in a second direction opposite to the first direction; A flash assembly (670) disposed within the key housing (550) and outputting light in the first direction; and A wearable electronic device comprising a pressure member (520) arranged in a line with the flash assembly (670) within the key housing (550) and movable in the second direction in conjunction with the key housing (550).

2. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device further comprising at least one fastening member (405, 406) connected to the side member (433) and extending in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

3. In paragraph 1, The above flash assembly (670) A light source substrate (660) placed on the above pressure member (520); A flash light source (620) placed on the above light source substrate (660); A wearable electronic device including an optical lens (610) that transmits light from the flash light source (620) in the first direction.

4. In paragraph 3, The above key housing (550) A first part (581) in which the optical lens (610) is accommodated; A second portion (582) extending from the first portion (581) and accommodating the flash light source (620); and A wearable electronic device including a third portion (583) extending from the second portion (582) and receiving a portion of the pressure member (520).

5. In paragraph 4, The above second part (582) A wearable electronic device arranged so that the edge of one side of the above-mentioned pressure member (520) faces the second direction.

6. In paragraph 4, The above first part (581) includes a first through hole (571), The second part (582) includes a second through hole (572) that is narrower than the first through hole (571), A wearable electronic device in which the third portion (583) includes a third through hole (573) wider than the second through hole (572).

7. In paragraph 1, The above light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) A wearable electronic device further comprising at least one waterproof member (530) disposed between the inner surface of the side member (433) and the outer surface of the key housing (550).

8. In paragraph 3, The above light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) A wearable electronic device further comprising at least one bonding member (1001) disposed between the optical lens (610) and the inner surface of the key housing (550).

9. In paragraph 3, The above light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) A first decorative member (511) arranged to surround the edge of the optical lens (610); A wearable electronic device further comprising a second deco member (512) coupled to the first deco member (511) and arranged to surround the outer surface of the key housing (550).

10. In paragraph 9, It further includes at least one key input structure (420) arranged adjacent to the above light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710), The above side member A wearable electronic device comprising a protrusion (434) arranged to surround a portion of a side surface of the second decorative member (512) and arranged between the light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) and the at least one key input structure (420).

11. In paragraph 3, The above light-emitting structure (410, 1000, 1210, 1510, 1710) It further includes a connecting member (640) that electrically connects the light source substrate (660) and the printed circuit board (1610). The above connecting member (640) A first connector (641) in contact with the light source substrate; A second connector (642) in contact with the printed circuit board; A wearable electronic device comprising a flexible region (643) disposed between the first connector (641) and the second connector (642).

12. In paragraph 11, The above key housing (550) further includes a slit (555), A wearable electronic device in which a portion of the above soft region (643) is accommodated within the slit in a direction intersecting the second direction.

13. In paragraph 1, The above side member It further includes a second receiving portion (602) that is positioned inside the electronic device and has a narrower width than the receiving portion (601), The above pressurizing member (520) A first pressure member (521) accommodated within the key housing (550); and A wearable electronic device including a second pressure member (522) protruding from the first pressure member (521) and accommodated in the second receiving portion (602).

14. In paragraph 13, The above second pressure member (522) further includes a fixing groove (523) formed on the outer surface, The above key housing (550) is A wearable electronic device further comprising a fixing member (540) larger in size than the second receiving portion (602) and inserted into the fixing groove (523).

15. In paragraph 1, It further includes a switch (450) arranged to face the above pressurizing member (520), A wearable electronic device in which the above-mentioned pressurizing member (520) is configured to pressurize the above-mentioned switch (450).

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