Ring-shaped portable battery device and electronic device

Abstract

The present invention provides a ring-shaped portable battery device having a wired or wireless charging function and an electronic device. The ring-shaped portable battery device has a battery disposed between an outer ring member and an inner ring member, includes a first input terminal connected to a power source by wire or a first reception coil connected to the power source wirelessly, and includes an output terminal for providing electrical energy charged in the battery to the electronic device by wire or a transmission coil for providing the electrical energy wirelessly. The electronic device may also be ring-shaped, like the ring-shaped portable battery device.

Description

Ring-shaped portable battery device and electronic device

[0001] The present invention relates to a ring-shaped portable battery device and an electronic device, and more specifically, to a ring-shaped portable battery device and an electronic device that can efficiently provide electric energy charged in the ring-shaped portable battery device to the electronic device while the ring-shaped portable battery device and the electronic device are worn together on the human body.

[0002] Electronic devices, such as smart rings, smartwatches, smartphones, tablets, and laptops, are widely used to provide various functions while being worn or carried by users. These electronic devices may include various electronic components to provide various functions to users. These electronic components may be powered by batteries contained within the electronic devices. Due to the increasing use of biosignal sensing, communication, and applications in electronic devices due to the smartness of electronic devices, as well as increased display size, resolution, and central processing unit (CPU) performance, battery consumption is increasing. Accordingly, in addition to wired charging, electronic devices that include wireless charging antennas can be charged wirelessly, allowing the electronic device to operate while wirelessly charging.

[0003] Conventional smartphones are equipped with a wireless charging function to wirelessly charge the built-in battery. This wireless charging is performed by a wireless power receiving module built into the smartphone and a wireless power transmitting module that supplies power to the wireless power receiving module. Furthermore, wireless charging is classified into magnetic induction and magnetic resonance methods, and depending on the method of detecting the approach of the wireless power receiving module to the wireless power transmitting module, it is also classified into PMA and Qi methods.

[0004] In addition, in the case of a conventional portable battery and a charging device used for charging a smartphone, the portable battery and the charging device include an input terminal that can be connected to a power source, an output terminal for sending electric energy to the smartphone, a magnetic coupling member provided in the smartphone and a magnetic coupling member that generates an attractive force so that the output terminal can be stably connected to the connection connector of the smartphone, and a casing or a support plate, and the casing or support plate has a guide part that guides the smartphone to be placed so that the connection connector meets the output terminal when placed on the upper surface of the smartphone, and the output terminal is located on the upper surface of the casing.

[0005] Conventional electronic devices incorporate a variety of functions and electronic components, leading to increased battery consumption. Consequently, they face the challenge of requiring frequent charging. However, conventional wearable electronic devices that measure and monitor biosignals are difficult to charge while worn. Consequently, biosignal measurement is interrupted while charging, resulting in a lack of continuity in biosignal monitoring.

[0006] The present invention has been devised with these points in mind, and its purpose is to have a structure of a ring-shaped portable battery device and an electronic device, thereby enabling wired or wireless charging while the ring-shaped portable battery device and the electronic device are worn together on the human body.

[0007] In order to solve the above-described problem, the ring-shaped portable battery device of the present invention includes: a first outer ring member (10); a first inner ring member (20) disposed inside the first outer ring member; a first battery (30) disposed between the first outer ring member and the first inner ring member; a first input terminal (40a, 40b) connected to a power source by a wire to receive electric energy from the power source and / or a first receiving coil (50) wirelessly coupled to a power source to receive electric energy from the power source; an output terminal (60a, 60b) for providing electric energy charged in the first battery to an electronic device by a wire and / or a transmitting coil (70) for providing electric energy charged in the first battery to the electronic device wirelessly; and a first driving circuit module (80) that operates to store electric energy in the first battery (30) or provide electric energy to the electronic device.

[0008] In addition, the electronic device to be charged of the present invention includes a second outer ring member (110); a second inner ring member (120) disposed inside the second outer ring member; an electronic component member (130) including a sensor unit (130a), a control unit (130b), a memory (130c), and a communication module (130d) disposed between the second outer ring member and the second inner ring member; a second battery (140) providing electric energy so that the electronic component member (130) can operate; a second input terminal (150a, 150b) wiredly connected to the output terminal (60a, 60b) for charging the second battery and / or a second receiving coil (not shown) wirelessly coupled to the transmitting coil (70); and a second driving circuit module (160) that operates to store electric energy in the second battery (140).

[0009] According to the present invention, the following effects are achieved.

[0010] First, there is the convenience of being able to charge a ring-shaped portable battery device and an electronic device while wearing it on the body.

[0011] Second, the ring-shaped portable battery device and electronic device are conveniently connected and aligned stably by the mutual attraction of permanent magnets when charging.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ring-shaped portable battery according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a front view and a side view of a ring-shaped portable battery according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a first battery and a first driving circuit module provided in a ring-shaped portable battery device of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a ring-shaped electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic component included in an electronic device of the present invention.

[0018] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a ring-shaped portable battery device according to various embodiments may include a ring-shaped portable battery device for supplying electric energy to an electronic device, the ring-shaped portable battery device comprising: a first outer ring member (10); a first inner ring member (20) disposed inside the first outer ring member; a first battery (30) disposed between the first outer ring member and the first inner ring member; a first input terminal (40a, 40b) connected to a power source by wire to receive electric energy from the power source and / or a first receiving coil (50) wirelessly coupled to a power source to receive electric energy from the power source; an output terminal (60a, 60b) for providing electric energy charged in the first battery to the electronic device by wire and / or a transmitting coil (70) for providing electric energy charged in the first battery to the electronic device wirelessly; and a first driving circuit module (80) that operates to store electric energy in the first battery (30) or provide electric energy to the electronic device.

[0019] In the illustrated embodiment, the first input terminal (40a, 40b) may be provided in a predetermined region on the side surface of the first outer ring member (10) or the first inner ring member (20) or in a predetermined region on the outer surface of the first inner ring member (20) (the surface opposite to the surface on which the first battery, etc. is mounted is referred to as the outer surface), the first receiving coil (50) may be provided in a predetermined region between the first outer ring member (20) and the first inner ring member (20), the output terminal (60a, 60b) may be provided at one end of the side surface of the first outer ring member (10) or the first inner ring member (20), and the transmitting coil (70) may be provided in a predetermined region between the first outer ring member (10) and the first inner ring member (20).

[0020] In the illustrated embodiment, the first outer ring member (10) or the second outer ring member (20) is depicted as having a circular shape. However, considering the user's wearing comfort or design, the thickness of each portion of the entire ring may be formed differently, and a portion of the portion may be open. If a portion of the portion is open, the arrangement of the transmitting coil (70) may need to be changed.

[0021] FIG. 1 (a) and FIG. 2 (a) are embodiments in which the first input terminal (40a, 40b) and the output terminal (60a, 60b) are not provided, and the ring-shaped portable battery device can receive electric energy from a conventional wireless charging device, and the electronic device can receive electric energy wirelessly from the ring-shaped portable battery device or the wireless charging device. It is preferable that the wireless charging device is a stand that can receive or hold the ring-shaped portable battery device, and it is preferable that the wireless charging device includes a permanent magnet for stable connection and alignment with the ring-shaped portable battery device or the electronic device as a charging target.

[0022] Referring to (a) to (c) of FIG. 2, the first receiving coil (50) and the transmitting coil (70) are positioned between the outer ring member (10) and the inner ring member (20), and are merely an example of being positioned on the outer portions of the outer ring member (10) and the inner ring member (20). The positions of the first receiving coil (50) and the transmitting coil (70) may be varied as needed.

[0023] The first outer ring member (10) or the first inner ring member (20) may have a structure in which a groove is formed so that components such as the first battery (30), the first receiving coil (50), etc. can be mounted. After components such as the first battery (30), the first receiving coil (50), etc. are mounted on the first outer ring member (10), the first inner ring member (20) may be formed through a molding process.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 3, the first battery (30) of the ring-shaped portable battery device of the present invention is arranged between the first outer ring member (10) and the second inner ring member (20), and a plurality of battery cells may be connected to form a ring shape, or the battery cells may be manufactured from a flexible material and arranged in a ring shape.

[0025] The above first drive circuit module (80) is a first wired drive circuit module (80a) coupled to the first input terminal (40a, 40b) and / or a first wireless drive circuit module (80b) coupled to the first receiving coil (50).

[0026] A first permanent magnet (not shown) may be further included between the first outer ring member (10) and the first inner ring member (20) for stable connection and alignment between the first input terminal (40a, 40b) and the output power terminal of the charging device, and a second permanent magnet may be further included between the first outer ring member (10) and the first inner ring member (20) for stable connection and alignment between the output terminal (60a, 60b) and the charging terminal of the electronic device. The output terminal (60a, 60b) is preferably a pogo pin, but may be any conductive material even if it is not a pogo pin.

[0027] The ring-shaped portable battery device of the present invention can provide electrical energy to any electronic device, such as a smart ring, smartwatch, smartphone, or tablet, which typically supports wired or wireless charging. The term "smart ring" refers to a ring, bracelet, or anklet with electronic functions.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, a ring-shaped electronic device of the present invention may include: a second outer ring member (110); a second inner ring member (120) disposed inside the second outer ring member; an electronic component member (130) including a sensor unit (130a), a control unit (130b), a memory (130c), and a communication module (130d) disposed between the second outer ring member and the second inner ring member; a second battery (140) providing electric energy so that the electronic component member (130) can operate; a second input terminal (150a, 150b) wiredly connected to the output terminal (60a, 60b) for charging the second battery and / or a second receiving coil (not shown) wirelessly coupled to the transmitting coil (70); and a second driving circuit module (160) that operates to store electric energy in the second battery (140).

[0029] The second input terminal (140a, 140b) may be provided in a predetermined area on the side of the second outer ring member (110) or the second inner ring member (120), and the second receiving coil (150) may be provided in a predetermined area between the second outer ring member (110) and the second inner ring member (120). A third permanent magnet (not shown) may be further included between the second outer ring member (110) and the second inner ring member (120) for stable connection of the second input terminal (150a, 150b) and the output terminal (60a, 60b). The power supply unit of FIG. 5 is used as a name including the second battery (140) and the second driving circuit module (160).

[0030] The above sensor unit (130a) may be composed of one or a combination of two or more of a PPG (Photoplethysmogram) sensor, a GSR (Galvanic Skin Response) sensor, an ECG (Electrocardiogram) sensor, a temperature sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a proximity sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration sensor, a position sensor, and a touch sensor. The PPG sensor may use multiple light sources with different wavelengths, and the fingerprint sensor may be used for user authentication.

[0031] The above communication module (130d) may be one or a combination of two or more of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and NFC (Near Field Communication) chips. The above communication module (130d) may be for wireless communication connection between the electronic device and a separate second electronic device, and is used for data transmission and reception between wireless communication connection targets.

[0032] The above electronic component member (130) may further include an input unit, and the input unit may be formed of one or a combination of two or more of a camera, a microphone, and a user input unit.

[0033] The camera can take pictures or videos, and can also be used for user authentication using facial recognition, if necessary. The microphone can generate a motion control signal for the electronic device based on a user's voice input, and can also be used for user authentication using voice recognition, if necessary. The motion control signal can include a signal for controlling a separate home appliance (e.g., a TV, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, etc.) other than the electronic device. The user input unit refers to something that allows for touch input or physical button input.

[0034] The electronic component member (130) may further include an output unit, and the output unit may be formed by one or a combination of two or more of an image display unit, a haptic module, an optical output unit, and electronic ink. The output unit is for displaying a notification status (e.g., text message, phone call, etc.) of the electronic device or a battery status of the electronic device through a screen or an optical output unit, or providing the information to a user through vibration of a haptic module. The electronic component member (130) may include only the input unit, only the output unit, or both the input unit and the output unit.

[0035] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Furthermore, such modified embodiments should not be understood individually from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a ring-shaped portable battery device for supplying electric energy to an electronic device, First outer ring member (10); A first inner ring member (20) arranged on the inner side of the first outer ring member; A first battery (30) disposed between the first outer ring member and the first inner ring member; A first input terminal (40a, 40b) connected to a power source by wire to receive electric energy from the power source and / or a first receiving coil (50) wirelessly coupled to a power source to receive electric energy from the power source; An output terminal (60a, 60b) for providing electric energy charged in the first battery to the electronic device by wire and / or a transmission coil (70) for providing electric energy charged in the first battery to the electronic device wirelessly; and A ring-shaped portable battery device characterized by including a first drive circuit module (80) that operates to store electrical energy in the first battery (30) or provide it to the electronic device.

2. In paragraph 1, A ring-shaped portable battery device characterized in that the first input terminal (40a, 40b) is provided in a predetermined area on the side surface of the first outer ring member (10) or the first inner ring member (20) or in a predetermined area on the outer surface of the first inner ring member (20), the first receiving coil (50) is provided in a predetermined area between the first outer ring member (20) and the first inner ring member (20), the output terminal (60a, 60b) is provided at one end of the side surface of the first outer ring member (10) or the first inner ring member (20), and the transmitting coil (70) is provided in a predetermined area between the first outer ring member (10) and the first inner ring member (20).

3. In paragraph 1, A ring-shaped portable battery device characterized in that the first drive circuit module (80) is a first wired drive circuit module (80a) coupled to the first input terminal (40a, 40b) and / or a first wireless drive circuit module (80b) coupled to the first receiving coil (50).

4. In paragraph 1, A ring-shaped portable battery device characterized in that it further includes a first permanent magnet (not shown) between the first outer ring member (10) and the first inner ring member (20) for stable connection and alignment between the first input terminal (40a, 40b) and the output power terminal of the charging device, and a second permanent magnet (not shown) between the first outer ring member (10) and the first inner ring member (20) for stable connection and alignment between the output terminal (60a, 60b) and the charging terminal of the electronic device.

5. In paragraph 4, A ring-shaped portable battery device characterized in that the above output terminal (60a, 60b) is a pogo pin.

6. In paragraph 1, A ring-shaped portable battery device characterized in that the electronic device is a smart ring.

7. In any one of the ring-shaped portable battery devices of clauses 1 to 5 and an electronic device capable of being connected wired or wirelessly, Second outer ring member (110); A second inner ring member (120) arranged on the inner side of the second outer ring member; An electronic component member (130) including a sensor member (130a), a control member (130b), a memory (130c), and a communication module (130d) disposed between the second outer ring member and the second inner ring member; A second battery (140) that provides electrical energy so that the electronic component (130) can operate; A second input terminal (150a, 150b) connected by wire to the output terminal (60a, 60b) for charging the second battery and / or a second receiving coil (not shown) wirelessly coupled to the transmitting coil (70); and An electronic device characterized by including a second drive circuit module (160) that operates to store electrical energy in the second battery (140).

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device characterized in that the second input terminal (140a, 140b) is provided in a predetermined area on the side of the second outer ring member (110) or the second inner ring member (120), and the second receiving coil (150) is provided in a predetermined area between the second outer ring member (110) and the second inner ring member (120).

9. In paragraph 7, An electronic device characterized in that the second drive circuit module (160) is a second wired drive circuit module (160a) coupled to the second input terminal (150a, 150b) and / or a second wireless drive circuit module (160b) coupled to the second receiving coil.

10. In paragraph 7, An electronic device characterized in that it further includes a third permanent magnet (not shown) for stable connection and alignment of the second input terminal (150a, 150b) and the output terminal (60a, 60b) between the second outer ring member (110) and the second inner ring member (120).

11. In paragraph 7, An electronic device characterized in that the sensor unit (130a) is composed of one or a combination of two or more of a PPG sensor, a GSR sensor, an ECG sensor, a temperature sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a proximity sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration sensor, a position sensor, and a touch sensor.

12. In paragraph 7, An electronic device characterized in that the above communication module (130d) is one or a combination of two or more of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and NFC chips.

13. In paragraph 7, An electronic device characterized in that the electronic component member (130) further includes an input unit, and the input unit is formed by a combination of one or two or more of a camera, a microphone, and a user input unit, the electronic component member (130) further includes an output unit, and the output unit is formed by a combination of one or two or more of an image display unit, a haptic module, an optical output unit, and electronic ink, and the electronic component member (130) includes only the input unit, only the output unit, or both the input unit and the output unit.

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