Wearable electronic device comprising antenna

Abstract

According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device comprises: a ring housing including an inner surface and an outer surface that faces in a direction opposite to the inner surface; a display disposed along the outer surface of the ring housing and including a conductive portion; a conductive structure spaced apart from the conductive portion in an inner space of the ring housing; and a wireless communication circuit disposed in the inner space and electrically connected to the conductive portion, wherein the wireless communication circuit may be configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through a slot formed by the conductive portion and the conductive structure.

Description

Wearable electronic device including an antenna

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable electronic device including an antenna.

[0002] Electronic devices may include wearable electronic devices that can be worn on a part of the user's body to enhance portability or accessibility. The wearable electronic devices may include ring-type wearable devices that are worn on the user's finger and provide various user experiences and beneficial functions. The wearable devices may include at least one antenna capable of communicating with an external electronic device.

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

[0004] A wearable electronic device, for example, a ring-type wearable electronic device worn on a user's finger, may be wirelessly connected to an external electronic device (e.g., a portable communication device). The wearable electronic device may acquire biometric information of the user through at least one sensor module and provide the acquired information to the external electronic device. The wearable electronic device may provide the information provided from the external electronic device to the user visually, audibly, or tactilely. For example, the wearable electronic device may include a display arranged on at least a portion of an outer surface. The wearable electronic device may include at least one antenna (e.g., an antenna radiator) configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal with the external electronic device.

[0005] As the display size of a wearable electronic device increases for ease of use, the antenna mounting space becomes narrower, potentially degrading radiation performance. Furthermore, as the antenna mounting space increases to improve radiation performance, the wearable electronic device's volume may increase.

[0006] Various embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a wearable electronic device having a large screen display and including an antenna that can help improve radiation performance.

[0007] Various embodiments may provide an electronic device including an antenna that may help to slim down the electronic device.

[0008] Various embodiments may provide wearable electronic devices that may help improve usability through displays arranged substantially across the entire exterior surface.

[0009] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0010] According to various embodiments, a wearable electronic device includes a ring housing including an inner surface and an outer surface facing in an opposite direction to the inner surface, a display disposed along the outer surface of the ring housing and including a conductive portion, a conductive structure disposed in an inner space of the ring housing and spaced apart from the conductive portion, and a wireless communication circuit disposed in the inner space and electrically connected to the conductive portion, wherein the wireless communication circuit can be configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through a slot formed by the conductive portion and the conductive structure.

[0011] Wearable electronic devices according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can help slim down the wearable electronic device while ensuring radiation performance because they have an antenna arrangement structure in which at least a portion of the conductive portion included in the display is used as an antenna (radiator). Furthermore, since the display can be applied without having to consider the antenna arrangement design, they can help improve the usability of the wearable electronic device.

[0012] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

[0013] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0014] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 2B is a front view of the wearable electronic device of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 4A is a configuration diagram of a display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device of FIG. 2a taken transversely along an outer surface according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing the current distribution of an antenna of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 6 is a graph showing the radiation performance of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 7b is a graph showing the radiation performance of the antenna of FIG. 7a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 8a is an enlarged view of area 8a of FIG. 4a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 8b is a graph showing the radiation performance of an antenna according to the arrangement of passive elements according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIGS. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of a wearable electronic device including an antenna.

[0028] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 11A is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the wearable electronic device of FIG. 11A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0034] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0035] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0036] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0037] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0038] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0039] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0040] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0041] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0042] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0043] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0044] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0045] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0046] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0047] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0048] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0049] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0050] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0051] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0052] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0053] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0054] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0055] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a front view of the wearable electronic device of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0056] The wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A and 2B may be similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0057] In describing a wearable electronic device (200) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a ring-type wearable electronic device (200) worn on a user's finger is illustrated and described, but is not limited thereto. For example, the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to wearable electronic devices of various shapes (e.g., bracelet type or hair band type) that can be attached to the human body. In addition, the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described with respect to a ring-type wearable electronic device, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be applied to an open ring-type wearable electronic device in which a portion is open.

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , a wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., a ring housing or housing structure) including an opening (2111). In one embodiment, the housing (210) may be formed in a ring shape. In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first ring-shaped housing (211) (e.g., an inner ring housing, a first ring housing, an inner molding layer, or a first housing portion) including an opening (2111) formed through an inner surface (2101) and a second ring-shaped housing (212) (e.g., an outer ring housing, a second ring housing, an outer molding layer, or a second housing portion) coupled to the first housing (211) and including an outer surface (2102). In one embodiment, the inner surface (2101) and the outer surface (2102) may be formed in a circular shape having the same center and different diameters. In some embodiments, the inner surface (2101) and the outer surface (2102) may be formed to have different centers. In one embodiment, the opening (2111) may be formed to a size that allows a user's finger to fit therein. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one protrusion (2112) protruding from the inner surface (2101) of the first housing (211) toward the opening (2111). In one embodiment, the at least one protrusion (2112) may have a protrusion amount and shape that are advantageous for contact with the user's skin. In some embodiments, the at least one protrusion (2112) may be used as a recognition means that can provide directionality to the user even when the wearable electronic device (200) is arbitrarily rotated on the finger.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a display (230) (e.g., a flexible display) disposed along at least a portion of an outer surface (2102) of a second housing (212). In one embodiment, the display (230) may be disposed such that its ends are spaced apart from each other by a specified distance or are seamlessly connected. In one embodiment, the display (230) may be disposed so as to be flush with the outer surface (2102). In some embodiments, the display (230) may be disposed such that its display surface protrudes or is lower than the outer surface (212). According to various embodiments, the display (230) may be operable as a touchscreen display by including a touch sensor. In one embodiment, one end of the display (230) may be inserted into an interior space of the housing (210) (e.g., interior space (2001) of FIG. 4b) and electrically connected to a substrate (e.g., substrate (240) of FIG. 3) disposed in the interior space.

[0060] According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200) may be configured in such a manner that a first housing (211) made of a polymer material is molded into a second housing (212) made of at least one hard material such as metal, ceramic, or polycarbonate (PC). In one embodiment, a battery (e.g., a battery (220) of FIG. 3) placed in an internal space (e.g., an internal space (2001) of FIG. 4B) of the wearable electronic device (200) may swell toward the first housing (211) formed by the molding method when a swelling phenomenon occurs, and the first housing (211) may be formed of a material having a compressibility that can accommodate the swelling. In one embodiment, the first housing (211) may be formed in such a manner that two or more molding layers having different compressibility and / or elasticity moduli are laminated. In some embodiments, the housing (210) may not be separated into two housings, but may be integrally formed through a single molding material. In some embodiments, the housing (210) may be formed through the structural joining of two or more housings formed of a rigid material (e.g., PC).

[0061] A wearable electronic device (200) according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include a conductive portion (e.g., a conductor) disposed on a display (230). In one embodiment, the conductive portion may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on a substrate (240). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a conductive structure disposed in an internal space (e.g., an internal space (2001) of FIG. 4B) and spaced apart from the display (230). In one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal in a specified frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 6000 MHz) through a slot (e.g., a slot (2002) of FIG. 4B) between the conductive portion of the display (230) and the conductive structure disposed in the internal space.

[0062] A wearable electronic device (200) according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure includes a slot antenna that operates through a slot (2002) between a conductive portion of a display (230) and a conductive structure disposed within an internal space, thereby enabling sufficient radiation performance to be achieved without the burden of a separate antenna placement space. In addition, since the placement of the display (230) can be relatively free from the arrangement design of the antenna, securing a larger display can help improve the usability of the wearable electronic device (200).

[0063] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 3, a wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., a housing structure) including a first housing (211) and a second housing (212) coupled with the first housing (211). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical component disposed in a space (e.g., an internal space (2001) of FIG. 4B) between the first housing (211) and the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a battery (220) and a substrate (240) disposed around the battery (220) and including a plurality of electrical elements (241). In one embodiment, the battery (220) may be disposed between the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) in a manner such that the battery (220) is spaced apart from the substrate (240) by a predetermined distance or in contact with the substrate (240), and may be electrically connected to the substrate (240) via a cable. In one embodiment, the battery (220) may be formed in a curved shape to have substantially the same curvature as the curvature of the first housing (211). In one embodiment, the battery (220) may be formed in a curved shape to correspond to the shape of the housing (210), or two or more batteries may be arranged bendably relative to each other and supply power to the substrate (240). In one embodiment, the battery (220) may be arranged parallel to the substrate (240) in the internal space (2001) of the wearable electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the battery (220) may be arranged to at least partially overlap the substrate (240). In some embodiments, the battery (220) may be arranged in a shape having a curvature different from the curvature of the first housing (211) and / or the curvature of the second housing (212) in the space between the first housing (211) and the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the substrate (240) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) that is bendable to correspond to the curvature of the wearable electronic device (200).In some embodiments, the substrate (240) may be replaced with a plurality of rigid substrates (PCBs, printed circuit boards) that are rotatably connected to each other and have a width and length that do not interfere with the curvature of the first housing (211) and / or the second housing (212).

[0065] According to various embodiments, at least one electrical component may include at least one biometric sensor arranged to detect biometric information of a user through at least a portion of the first housing (211). In one embodiment, the at least one biometric sensor may be arranged on the substrate (240). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may further include an indicator, such as an LED, that may provide visual output information to the user. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one output module. In one embodiment, the at least one output module may include at least one speaker (not shown) for providing auditory output information to the user. In one embodiment, the output module may include a haptic module for providing tactile output information to the user.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the first housing (211) may be combined with a second housing formed of a hard material (e.g., PC or ceramic) as a molding material through an injection molding process. In one embodiment, the first housing (211) may be formed of at least one molding layer arranged to cover at least a portion of the battery (220). In one embodiment, the first housing (211) may be formed of a polymer material (e.g., polyurethane foam) having a certain compressibility. In one embodiment, the compressibility of the first housing (211) may range from about 10% to about 50%. In one embodiment, the first housing (211) may include a flame retardant, such as a flame retardant additive, which may help ensure the safety of the product by reducing the probability of fire spreading in the event of damage to the battery (220) and ignition of the battery (220). In one embodiment, the flame retardant may include a halogen-based flame retardant, a metal hydroxide flame retardant, or a foaming flame retardant. In some embodiments, the first housing (211) may be formed of a soft polyurethane foam that does not include a flame retardant additive. In some embodiments, the first housing (211) may further include an epoxy combined with the polyurethane foam. In such a case, the first housing (211) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the battery (220) through the polyurethane foam having a relatively high compressibility, and may be configured to surround the polyurethane foam through the epoxy and form at least the outer appearance of the wearable electronic device (200).

[0067] According to various embodiments, the display (230) (e.g., a flexible display) may be disposed along the outer surface (2102) of the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the display (230) may be disposed in a manner that is wrapped around the outer surface (2102) of the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the display (230) may be disposed in a manner that is received in a recess (2121) formed lower than the outer surface (2102) of the second housing (212).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may include a display area (2301) (e.g., an active area) and an extension portion (2302) (e.g., a non-active area or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) extending from one end (230a) (e.g., a first end) of the display area (2301) and including a wiring portion (e.g., a wiring portion (WP) of FIG. 4A) and a connector portion (e.g., a connector portion (CP) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the extension portion (2302) may be introduced into an interior space of the wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., an interior space (2001) of FIG. 4B) by penetrating at least a portion of the second housing (212) and may be electrically connected to a substrate (240) disposed in the interior space (2001). Accordingly, the extension (2302) of the display (230) may not be visible from the outside of the wearable electronic device (200), and on the outer surface (2102) of the second housing (212), one end (230a) and the other end (230b) (e.g., a second distal end) of the display area (2301) may be spaced apart at a specific interval or may be arranged in a manner of contacting each other without a seam, thereby helping to form an attractive appearance.

[0069] A wearable electronic device (200) according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include a slot antenna that operates through a slot (2002) between a conductive portion of a display (230) and a conductive structure disposed in an internal space. Such a slot antenna structure allows relatively free arrangement of the display (230) from the arrangement design of the antenna, thereby helping to improve the usability of the wearable electronic device (200) and the radiation performance of the antenna by securing a larger display.

[0070] FIG. 4A is a configuration diagram of a display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 4A, the display (230) may include a display area (2301) extending from one end (230a) to the other end (230b) by a specific length, and an extension portion (2302) (e.g., FPCB) extending from one end (230a) of the display area (2301) by a specific length and including a wiring portion (e.g., a wiring portion (WP) of FIG. 4A) and a connector portion (e.g., a connector portion (CP) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the wiring portion (WP) may be drawn out from one end (230a) of the display area (2301) and may include a plurality of signal lines (SL) for the display (230) and a power supply line (FL) arranged at a position spaced apart from the signal lines (SL). In one embodiment, the signal line (SL) and the power supply line (FL) may extend to the connector portion (CP). In one embodiment, a feed line (FL) (e.g., a feed portion (F)) is disposed in at least a portion of a display area (2301) of a display (230), and may be used alone as an antenna radiator or may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (e.g., a metal sheet (235) and / or a ground layer (G)) used as a component of the display (230). In one embodiment, the feed line (FL) and the signal line (SL) are disposed to be electrically shielded from each other via at least one ground line (GL1, GL2) disposed in the wiring portion (WP), thereby helping to reduce performance degradation due to mutual interference (e.g., degradation of antenna radiation performance and / or display signal loss).

[0072] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may include a display panel (231), a polarizing layer (232) and a window layer (233) sequentially laminated on an upper surface of the display panel (231). In one embodiment, the display (230) may include a polymer layer (234) and a metal sheet (235) sequentially laminated on a back surface of the display panel (231). In one embodiment, the display panel (231), the polarizing layer (232), the window layer (233), the polymer layer (234) and the metal sheet (235) may be attached to each other via an adhesive member. For example, the adhesive member may include at least one of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), an optical clear adhesive (OCA), a heat-reactive adhesive, a general adhesive or a double-sided tape. In one embodiment, when the display (230) is a POL-less display, the polarizing layer (232) may be omitted, and a transparent reinforcing layer (e.g., a buffer layer) may be further disposed in that position. In some embodiments, a touch panel may further be disposed between the display panel (231) and the polarizing layer (232) or between the polarizing layer (232) and the window layer (233). In some embodiments, an electrode structure for the touch panel may be disposed inside the display panel (231).

[0073] According to various embodiments, the window layer (233) may include a glass layer. In one embodiment, the window layer (233) may include ultra-thin glass (UTG). In some embodiments, the window layer (233) may include a polymer. In this case, the window layer (233) may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI). In some embodiments, the window layer (233) may be arranged in multiple layers to include a glass layer and a polymer.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the display panel (231) may include a plurality of pixels (P) and a wiring structure (e.g., an electrode pattern). In one embodiment, the polarizing layer (232) may selectively transmit light generated from a light source of the display panel (231) and vibrating in a certain direction. In one embodiment, the display panel (231) and the polarizing layer (232) may be formed integrally.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the polymer layer (234) may be disposed under the display panel (231), provide a dark background to ensure visibility of the display panel (231), and may be formed as a buffer material for buffering. In some embodiments, to ensure waterproofing of the display (230), the polymer layer (234) may be omitted or disposed under the metal sheet (235).

[0076] According to various embodiments, the metal sheet (235) (e.g., a Cu sheet) may provide rigidity to the display (230), shield noise, or perform a heat dissipation function under the polymer layer (234). In one embodiment, the metal sheet (235) may be a conductive portion that operates as an antenna. For example, the metal sheet (235) may be electrically connected to a feed line (FL) arranged in a wiring portion (WP), thereby being used as an antenna radiator.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the display panel (231) may include a substrate layer (231a), a protective layer (encap layer) (231c), and an intermediate layer (231b) disposed between the substrate layer (231a) and the protective layer (encap layer) (231c). In one embodiment, the display panel (231) may include a plurality of pixels (P) disposed in the intermediate layer (231b). In one embodiment, each of the plurality of pixels (P) may include a first sub-pixel, a second sub-pixel, and a third sub-pixel. In one embodiment, the first sub-pixel, the second sub-pixel, and the third sub-pixel may be defined as one pixel (P). In one embodiment, the display panel (231) may include a plurality of pixel electrodes disposed to correspond to each sub-pixel area in the intermediate layer (231a), a plurality of organic layers disposed on the pixel electrodes, and a common electrode disposed on the plurality of organic layers. In one embodiment, the plurality of organic layers may each include an organic light-emitting layer (e.g., an organic light-emitting material) that emits light of a first color (e.g., red), a second color (e.g., green), and a third color (e.g., blue). In one embodiment, the organic light-emitting layer may be disposed between a pair of stacked common layers. In one embodiment, one of the common layers may include a hole injection layer (HIL) and / or a hole transport layer (HTL). In one embodiment, the other of the common layers may include an electron transport layer (ETL) and / or an electron injection layer (EIL). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the common layer may further include various functional layers while including the organic light-emitting layer.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the substrate layer (231a) may include an electrical connection member electrically connected to each of the plurality of pixel electrodes. In one embodiment, the electrical connection member may include a thin film transistor (TFT) or a low temperature passivation transistor (LTPS). In one embodiment, an encap layer (231c) may be disposed thereon to protect the opposing electrode.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the substrate layer (231a) may include a ground layer (G). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the ground layer (G) may be used as a conductive portion for the antenna. For example, at least a portion of the ground layer (G) may be electrically connected to a feed line (FL) disposed in the wiring portion (WP), thereby being used as a radiator for the antenna. In some embodiments, at least one of the metal sheet (235) disposed on the display (230) and the ground layer (G) disposed on the substrate layer (231a) may be a conductive portion, thereby being used at least partially as a radiator for the antenna.

[0080] FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of the wearable electronic device of FIG. 2a taken transversely along an outer surface according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 4, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., a housing structure) including a first housing (211) and a second housing (212) coupled with the first housing (211). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical component disposed in an internal space (2001) between the first housing (211) and the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a battery (220) and a substrate (240) disposed around the battery (220) and including a plurality of electrical elements (241).

[0082] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may be spaced apart from each other such that its two ends (e.g., one end (230a) and the other end (230b)) have a specific gap (230c) so as to surround an outer surface of the second housing (212) (e.g., the outer surface (2102) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the gap (230c) may be filled through a portion of the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the display (230) may be attached to the outer surface of the second housing (212) by taping, bonding, or fusing.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the extension portion (2302) of the display (230) may be arranged in a manner that penetrates from the outer surface to the inner space (2001) through at least a portion of the second housing (212). In one embodiment, the connector portion (CP) of the extended portion (2302) that has penetrated through the second housing (212) may be electrically connected to the substrate (240) arranged in the inner space (2001). Accordingly, a conductive portion such as a metal sheet (e.g., the metal sheet (235) of FIG. 4A) and / or a ground layer (e.g., the ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) included in the display (230) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) arranged on the substrate (240) through the extension portion (2302). In some embodiments, the conductive portion of the display (230) may be electrically connected directly to the substrate (240) from a specific location on the display (230) via a separate electrical connection member (e.g., a wiring member or electrical contact (c-clip)) rather than via the extension member (2302).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a slot (2002) formed to have a specific length through a conductive structure spaced apart from the second housing (212) in the internal space (2001). For example, the conductive structure may be a substrate (240) disposed in the internal space (2001) and having a ground layer. In some embodiments, the conductive structure may be at least a portion of the battery (220). In some embodiments, the conductive structure may include a metal bracket (not shown) having a specific shape disposed in the internal space (2001). In one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through the slot (2002) formed between a conductive portion of the display (230) and the conductive structure disposed in the internal space (2001). In some embodiments, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals through a virtual slot formed through the thickness of the second housing (212) positioned between the display (230) and the conductive structure, even if no slot (2002) is formed between the second housing (212) and the conductive structure in the internal space (2001).

[0085] According to various embodiments, as illustrated, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a slot antenna that has a first electrical path (EL1) (e.g., a first electrical path) formed through a slot (2002) formed between the display (230), the substrate (240) and the battery (220) disposed in the internal space (2001), and the display (230), from a portion where an extension (2302) extending from one end (230a) of the display (230) is electrically connected to the substrate (240).

[0086] A wearable electronic device (200) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a slot antenna that operates through a slot (2002) between a conductive portion of a display (230) (e.g., a metal sheet (235) and / or a ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) and a conductive structure (e.g., a substrate (240) and / or a battery (220)) arranged in an internal space (2001) without a separate antenna arrangement space, thereby helping to design efficient arrangements of electrical components and improve radiation performance of the antenna.

[0087] FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing the current distribution of an antenna of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0088] FIG. 6 is a graph showing the radiation performance of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0089] Referring to FIGS. 5A to 6, it can be confirmed that a slot antenna formed through a slot (2002) between a conductive portion of a display (230) (e.g., a metal sheet (235) and / or a ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) and a conductive structure (e.g., a substrate (240) and / or a battery (220)) disposed in an internal space (2001) has a gain of about 10 dB or more, and smoothly forms a current distribution in a frequency band of about 1.6 GHz (e.g., graph 601 of FIG. 6) and about 4 GHz (e.g., graph 602 of FIG. 6) and operates as an antenna.

[0090] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device including an antenna according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0091] In describing the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 7a, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4b, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 7A, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., a housing structure) including a first housing (211) and a second housing (212) coupled with the first housing (211). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include an electrical connection member (221) disposed in a slot (2002-1) between a conductive portion (e.g., a metal sheet (235) and / or a ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) of a display (230) and a conductive structure (e.g., a substrate (240) and / or a battery (220)) disposed in an internal space (2001), thereby electrically connecting the conductive portion and the conductive structure (e.g., a ground), thereby determining an electrical path (EL2) for a slot antenna. For example, as illustrated, the electrical connection member (221) may be electrically connected from at least a portion of the battery (220) to the conductive portion of the display (230), thereby forming a second electrical path (EL2) that is shorter than the first electrical path (EL1) of FIG. 4B. In some embodiments, the electrical connection member (221) may also be electrically connected from at least a portion of the substrate (240) to the conductive portion of the display (230). In one embodiment, the electrical connection member (221) may include a conductive contact or conductive tape that penetrates the second housing (212) and is arranged in a manner that contacts the conductive portion of the display (230). In some embodiments, the electrical connection member (221) may be coupled in a manner that does not contact the conductive portion of the display (230).

[0093] FIG. 7b is a graph showing the radiation performance of the antenna of FIG. 7a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 7b, it can be confirmed that the operating frequency band (e.g., graph 701) of the antenna formed through the slot (2002) having the first electrical path (EL1) configured in FIG. 4b is relatively high-shifted without deterioration in radiation performance, compared to the operating frequency band (e.g., graph 701) of the antenna formed through the slot (2002-1) having the second electrical path (EL2) shorter than the first electrical path (EL1) through the electrical connection member (221) configured in FIG. 7a. This may mean that the operating frequency band of the antenna can be adjusted through the arrangement position of the electrical connection member (221) arranged in the slot.

[0095] FIG. 8a is an enlarged view of area 8a of FIG. 4a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 8A, the display (230) may include a display area (2301) extending from one end (230a) to the other end (e.g., the other end (230b) of FIG. 4A) by a specific length, and an extension portion (2302) (e.g., FPCB) extending from one end (230a) of the display area (2301) by a specific length and including a wiring portion (e.g., the wiring portion (WP) of FIG. 4A) and a connector portion (e.g., the connector portion (CP) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the wiring portion (WP) may be drawn out from one end (230a) of the display area (2301) and may include a plurality of signal lines (SL) for the display (230) and a power supply line (FL) arranged at a position spaced apart from the plurality of signal lines (SL).

[0097] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may include a passive component disposed on at least one of a plurality of signal lines (SL). In one embodiment, the passive component may include an inductor (L) having a specific inductance value. In one embodiment, the inductor (L) disposed among the signal lines (SL) may cause the corresponding signal lines (SL) to appear open from an antenna perspective, thereby improving radiation performance and adjusting the operating frequency band.

[0098] FIG. 8b is a graph showing the radiation performance of an antenna according to the arrangement of passive elements according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 8b, it can be confirmed that the operating frequency band of the antenna (e.g., graph 802) is relatively low-shifted without degradation of radiation performance after an inductor (L) having a specific inductance value (e.g., about 3 nH to 8 nH) is placed among the signal lines (SL) compared to the operating frequency band of the antenna (e.g., graph 801) in which the passive components (L) are not placed among the signal lines (SL). This may mean that the operating frequency band of the antenna can be adjusted through the placement of an inductor (L) having a specific inductance value placed among the signal lines (SL) of the display (230).

[0100] FIGS. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of a wearable electronic device including an antenna.

[0101] In describing the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 9A and 9B, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 9A, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., a housing structure) including a first housing (211) and a second housing (212) coupled with the first housing (211). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include an antenna (e.g., a slot antenna) that operates through a slot (2002) between a conductive portion of a display (230) (e.g., a metal sheet (235) and / or a ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) and a conductive structure (e.g., a substrate (240) and / or a battery (220)) disposed in an internal space (2001).

[0103] According to various embodiments, the display (230) may be arranged such that one end (230a) and the other end (230b) of the display area (2301) are in contact with each other without a specific gap. In this case, the display (230) provides a seamless display area along the outer surface of the second housing (212), thereby contributing to improving the aesthetic appearance and usability of the wearable electronic device (200).

[0104] Referring to FIG. 9B, the display (230) may be arranged such that one end (230a) and the other end (230b) of the display area (2301) have a specific gap. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one electronic component (245) arranged to fill the gap. In one embodiment, the at least one electronic component (245) may extend into the internal space (2001) and then be electrically connected to the substrate (240). In one embodiment, the at least one electronic component (245) may include at least one key button or at least one sensor module. In this case, the wearable electronic device (200) may help improve usability by including at least one operable key button exposed to the outer surface of the second housing (212). In some embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200) may be configured to detect the external environment through at least one sensor module exposed to the outer surface of the second housing (212).

[0105] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 10, a wearable electronic device (200-1) may include a housing (210) (e.g., a ring housing or a housing structure) including an opening (2111). In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first housing (211) (e.g., an inner ring housing, a first ring housing, an inner molding layer, or a first housing portion) including an opening (2111) formed through an inner surface (2101) and a second housing (212) (e.g., an outer ring housing, a second ring housing, an outer molding layer, or a second housing portion) coupled to the first housing (211) and including an outer surface (2102). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200-1) may include a display (230) disposed along an outer surface of the second housing (212).

[0107] According to various embodiments, the inner surface (2101) of the first housing (211) may be formed in a curved shape to form a circular opening (2111) into which a user's finger can be inserted. In one embodiment, the outer surface (2101) of the second housing (212) may be formed in a rectangular shape (e.g., square). In some embodiments, the outer surface (2102) of the second housing (212) may be formed in various shapes, such as an oval or a polygon, in addition to a rectangular shape, thereby helping to improve the aesthetic design of the wearable electronic device (200-1).

[0108] FIG. 11A is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the wearable electronic device of FIG. 11A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B , a wearable electronic device (200-2) may include a housing (213, 214) (e.g., a ring housing or a housing structure) including an opening (201). In one embodiment, the housings (213, 214) may include a first housing (213) and a second housing (214) coupled with the first housing (213). In one embodiment, the housings (213, 214) may share an opening (201), an inner surface (202), and an outer surface (203) when the first housing (213) and the second housing (214) are coupled. In one embodiment, the first housing (213) may include a first inner surface (2132) including a first opening (2131) and a first outer surface (2133) spaced apart from the first inner surface (2132). In one embodiment, the second housing (214) may include a second inner surface (2142) including a second opening (2141) and a second outer surface (2143) spaced apart from the second inner surface (2142). In one embodiment, the second housing (214) may include a hollow bushing (215) protruding at a position spaced apart from the second outer surface (2143) to form an internal space (2001). Accordingly, the hollow bushing (215) may form a second inner surface (2142) including a second opening (2141). Accordingly, when the first housing (213) and the second housing (214) are coupled, the first inner surface (2132) and the second inner surface (2142) may be coupled to match, and the first outer surface (2133) and the second outer surface (2143) may be coupled to match. Through this bonding structure, the first opening (2131) and the second opening (2141) can also be formed to match into one opening (203).

[0110] According to various embodiments, the wearable electronic device (200-2) may include a display (230) accommodated through a recess (2031) formed at least partially lower than the second outer surface (2143) along the second outer surface (2143) of the second housing (214). In one embodiment, the display (230) may include an extension portion (2302) extending from one end (230a) of the display area and including a wiring portion (WP) and a connector portion (CP). For example, the arrangement configuration of the display (230) including a conductive portion (e.g., the metal sheet (235) and / or the ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) may be substantially the same as the configuration of the display (230) of FIG. 4B.

[0111] According to various embodiments, the extension portion (2302) of the display (230) may be introduced into the internal space (2001) through a through hole (2033) formed in a step portion between the extension surface (2032) and the recess (2031) that coincides with the second outer surface (2143) of the second housing (214), and then electrically connected to the substrate (240). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200-2) may include a waterproof structure that prevents or reduces the phenomenon of external foreign substances and / or moisture from entering the through hole from the internal space (2001) through a sealing member (2034) applied together to the through hole (2033) and the extension portion (2302). In one embodiment, the sealing member (2034) may include a liquid curable filling member (e.g., CIPG, cure in place gasket).

[0112] According to various embodiments, a wearable electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A) includes a ring housing (e.g., a housing (210) of FIG. 2A) having an inner surface (e.g., an inner surface (2101) of FIG. 2A) and an outer surface (e.g., an outer surface (2102) of FIG. 2A) facing in a direction opposite to the inner surface, a display (e.g., a display (230) of FIG. 4B) disposed along the outer surface of the ring housing and including a conductive portion (e.g., a metal sheet (235) and / or a ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A), a conductive structure (e.g., a substrate (240) and / or a battery (220) of FIG. 4B) disposed in an inner space of the ring housing (e.g., an inner space (2001) of FIG. 4B) spaced apart from the conductive portion, and a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication circuit of FIG. 1) disposed in the inner space and electrically connected to the conductive portion. The wireless communication circuit may be configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through a slot (e.g., slot (2002) of FIG. 4b) formed by the conductive portion and the conductive structure, and the wireless communication circuit may include a module (192).

[0113] According to various embodiments, the conductive structure may be disposed in the internal space and include a substrate having a ground layer (e.g., substrate (240) of FIG. 4b).

[0114] According to various embodiments, the conductive structure may include a battery (e.g., battery (220) of FIG. 4B) disposed in the internal space, and the conductive structure may include at least a portion of the battery.

[0115] According to various embodiments, the conductive structure may include a metal bracket having a specific shape disposed in the internal space.

[0116] According to various embodiments, the display may include an FPCB (e.g., an extension portion (2302) of FIG. 4B) extending from one end of the display to the internal space, and the conductive portion may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit through the FPCB.

[0117] According to various embodiments, the conductive portion is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit via a power supply line (e.g., power supply line (FL) of FIG. 4a) disposed on the FPCB, and signal lines for a display (e.g., signal line (SL) of FIG. 4a) disposed on the FPCB can be shielded from the power supply line via at least one ground (e.g., ground lines (GL1, GL2) of FIG. 4a).

[0118] According to various embodiments, the signal lines may further include a passive element (e.g., an inductor (L) of FIG. 8A) disposed in at least one of the signal lines.

[0119] According to various embodiments, the display includes a window layer (e.g., the window layer (233) of FIG. 4A), a display panel (e.g., the display panel (231) of FIG. 4A) disposed under the window layer, and a metal sheet (e.g., the metal sheet (235) of FIG. 4A) disposed under the display panel, and the conductive portion may include the metal sheet.

[0120] According to various embodiments, the display includes a display panel (e.g., a display panel (231) of FIG. 4A), the display panel includes a substrate layer (e.g., a substrate layer (231a) of FIG. 4A), an intermediate layer (e.g., an intermediate layer (231b) of FIG. 4A) including a plurality of pixel electrodes laminated on the substrate layer, organic light-emitting layers disposed on each of the plurality of pixel electrodes, and a counter electrode disposed on the organic light-emitting layers, and a protective layer (e.g., a protective layer (231c) of FIG. 4A) laminated on the intermediate layer, and the conductive portion may include a ground layer (e.g., a ground layer (G) of FIG. 4A) disposed on the substrate layer.

[0121] According to various embodiments, the display may be arranged such that one end (e.g., one end (230a) of FIG. 4b) and the other end (e.g., the other end (230b) of FIG. 4b) have a space (e.g., a gap (230c) of FIG. 4b) spaced apart by a specified interval.

[0122] According to various embodiments, the space may be filled with a portion of the ring housing.

[0123] According to various embodiments, the spaced apart space is filled with at least one electronic component (e.g., electronic component (245) of FIG. 9b), and the at least one electronic component can be electrically connected to a substrate disposed in the internal space.

[0124] According to various embodiments, the at least one electronic component may include a key button or a sensor module.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the display may be arranged such that one end and the other end contact each other.

[0126] According to various embodiments, the ring housing can be formed through a mold member.

[0127] According to various embodiments, the ring housing includes an inner molding layer including the inner surface and an outer molding layer combined with the inner molding layer to form the inner space, wherein the inner molding layer may be formed of a molding material having a higher modulus of elasticity and / or compressibility than the outer molding layer.

[0128] According to various embodiments, the ring housing may include a first ring housing (e.g., the first housing (211) of FIG. 2A) including the inner surface and a second ring housing (e.g., the second housing (212) of FIG. 2A) coupled to the first ring housing to form the inner space (e.g., the inner space (2001) of FIG. 4B).

[0129] According to various embodiments, the ring housing may include a first ring housing (e.g., the first housing (213) of FIG. 11a) that includes at least a portion of the inner surface (e.g., the first inner surface (2132) of FIG. 11a) and at least a portion of the outer surface (e.g., the first outer surface (2133) of FIG. 11a)) and a second ring housing (e.g., the second housing (214) of FIG. 11a) that is coupled to the first ring housing to form the inner space (e.g., the inner space (2001) of FIG. 11a)) and includes the remaining portion of the inner surface (e.g., the second inner surface (2142) of FIG. 11a) and the remaining portion of the outer surface (e.g., the second outer surface (2143) of FIG. 11a).

[0130] According to various embodiments, the display may include a through hole formed from at least a portion of the outer surface to the inner space (e.g., through hole (2033) of FIG. 11a), and at least a portion of the display may be electrically connected from the outer surface to a substrate (e.g., substrate (240) of FIG. 11b) disposed in the inner space through the through hole.

[0131] According to various embodiments, the internal space may be sealed through a sealing member (2034) arranged to surround the through hole and the display.

[0132] In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to help understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical ideas of the various embodiments of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. In a wearable electronic device (200), A ring housing (210) comprising an inner surface (2101) and an outer surface (2102) facing in the opposite direction to the inner surface; A display (230) disposed along the outer surface of the ring housing and including a conductive portion (235, G); In the inner space (2001) of the ring housing, a conductive structure (220, 240) spaced apart from the conductive portion; and A wireless communication circuit (192) is disposed in the internal space and electrically connected to the conductive portion, A wearable electronic device wherein the wireless communication circuit is configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through a slot (2002) formed by the conductive portion and the conductive structure.

2. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device comprising a substrate (240) having a ground layer and wherein the conductive structure is disposed in the internal space.

3. In paragraph 1, Includes a battery (220) placed in the above internal space, A wearable electronic device wherein the above-mentioned conductive structure comprises at least a portion of the above-mentioned battery.

4. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device comprising a metal bracket having a specific shape disposed in the internal space, wherein the above-mentioned conductive structure is a metal bracket having a specific shape disposed in the internal space.

5. In paragraph 1, Includes an FPCB (2302) extending from one end of the display to the internal space, A wearable electronic device in which the conductive portion is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit through the FPCB.

6. In paragraph 5, The above conductive portion is electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit through a power supply line (FL) arranged in the FPCB, A wearable electronic device in which signal lines (SL) for a display arranged on the above FPCB are shielded from the power supply line through at least one ground (GL1, GL2).

7. In paragraph 6, A wearable electronic device further comprising a passive element (L) disposed in at least one of the signal lines.

8. In paragraph 1, The above display is, Windows layer (233); A display panel (231) placed under the above window layer; and Includes a metal sheet (235) placed under the display panel, A wearable electronic device comprising the above conductive portion and the metal sheet.

9. In paragraph 1, The above display includes a display panel (231), The above display panel, Substrate layer (231a); An intermediate layer (231b) including a plurality of pixel electrodes laminated on the substrate layer, organic light-emitting layers disposed on each of the plurality of pixel electrodes, and a counter electrode disposed on top of the organic light-emitting layers; and It includes a protective layer (231c) laminated on the above intermediate layer, A wearable electronic device, wherein the conductive portion includes a ground layer (G) disposed on the substrate layer.

10. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device in which the above display is arranged so that one end (230a) and the other end (230b) have a space (230c) spaced apart at a specified interval.

11. In paragraph 10, A wearable electronic device wherein the above-mentioned space is filled with a portion of the above-mentioned ring housing.

12. In paragraph 10, The above space is filled with at least one electronic component (245), A wearable electronic device wherein at least one electronic component is electrically connected to a substrate disposed in the internal space.

13. In paragraph 12, A wearable electronic device wherein at least one of the electronic components comprises a key button or a sensor module.

14. In paragraph 1, The above display is a wearable electronic device in which one end and the other end are arranged to contact each other.

15. In paragraph 1, The ring housing includes an inner molding layer including the inner surface and an outer molding layer combined with the inner molding layer to form the inner space, A wearable electronic device wherein the inner molding layer is formed of a molding material having a higher elastic modulus and / or compressibility than the outer molding layer.

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