Ring-type wearable electronic device comprising ring housing part

Abstract

The ring-type wearable electronic device of the present disclosure comprises: a first ring housing part; a sensor assembly; a battery; a circuit board; a second ring housing part; and a third ring housing part. The third ring housing part comprises: a first surface which is in contact with the first outer circumferential surface of the first ring housing part in order to apply first stress to the first outer circumferential surface in the radially inward direction of the first ring housing part; and a second surface in contact with the second inner circumferential surface of the second ring housing part in order to apply second stress to the second inner circumferential surface in the radially outward direction of the second ring housing part. The first surface and the second surface of the third ring housing part include an inclined portion inclined with respect to a first direction perpendicular to the radially outward direction. The inclined portion is in contact with the first outer circumferential surface of the first ring housing part and the second inner circumferential surface of the second ring housing part to apply first stress and the second stress. The first and second ring housing parts may be configured to be separable from the third ring housing part when the inclined portion makes no contact with the first outer circumferential surface of the first ring housing part and the second inner circumferential surface of the second ring housing part in order to remove first stress and second stress to the first and second ring housing parts.

Description

Ring-type wearable electronic device including a ring housing part

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to ring-type wearable electronic devices, for example, electronic devices including an inner ring.

[0002] Recently, electronic devices have evolved into various forms for user convenience and are becoming smaller and more portable. For example, electronic devices can be provided in the form of a wearable ring. Furthermore, interest in health is increasing, and so is interest in technologies that can monitor health conditions.

[0003] Accordingly, electronic devices may include sensors for measuring the user's bio-information, and are being developed in various forms to measure and utilize various bio-signals of the human body using sensors, and provide various services for managing the user's health or checking the health status through measurement of various bio-signals.

[0004] 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 is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first ring; a circuit board disposed on the first ring; a battery disposed on the first ring; a second ring spaced apart from the first ring; and an inner ring disposed between the first ring and the second ring and configured to be detachably coupled to the first ring and the second ring.

[0006] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a first ring; a circuit board disposed on the first ring; a battery disposed on the first ring; a second ring spaced apart from the first ring; and an inner ring configured to be inserted into a space formed between the first ring and the second ring along an assembly direction, the inner ring including a first inclined portion inclined with respect to the assembly direction.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a ring-type wearable electronic device comprises: a first ring housing part including a first inner circumferential surface and a first outer circumferential surface; a sensor assembly disposed inside the first ring housing part and configured to detect a biosignal; a battery disposed inside the first ring housing part between the first inner circumferential surface and the first outer circumferential surface; a circuit board disposed inside the first ring housing part between the first inner circumferential surface and the first outer circumferential surface and operatively connected to the sensor assembly and the battery; a second ring housing part disposed outside the first ring housing part in a radially outward direction of the first ring housing part and including a second inner circumferential surface and a second outer circumferential surface configured to form an outermost outer surface of the ring-type wearable electronic device in the radially outward direction; And a third ring housing part disposed between the first ring housing part and the second ring housing part and fixing the first ring housing part and the second ring housing part, wherein the third ring housing part includes a first surface that contacts the first outer peripheral surface of the first ring housing part so as to apply a first stress to the first outer peripheral surface in a radially inward direction of the first ring housing part to fix the first ring housing part to the third ring housing part;And a second surface that contacts the second inner surface of the second ring housing part to apply a second stress to the second inner surface in the radially outward direction of the second ring housing part to secure the second ring housing part to the third ring housing part, and the first surface of the third ring housing part and the second surface of the third ring housing part include an inclined portion inclined with respect to a first direction perpendicular to the radially outward direction, and the inclined portion contacts the first outer surface of the first ring housing part and the second inner surface of the second ring housing part to apply the first stress and the second stress, and the first and second ring housing parts can be configured to be separable from the third ring housing part when the inclined portion does not contact the first outer surface of the first ring housing part and the second inner surface of the second ring housing part to remove the first and second stresses to the first and second ring housing parts.;

[0008] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining usage examples of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5b is an exploded view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5c is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a side view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a drawing of a first ring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a drawing of an inner ring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a drawing of a second ring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11b is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an inner ring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the assembly of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating assembly of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an inner ring according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0031] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described in this disclosure may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0032] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0033] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0036] 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.

[0037] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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).

[0052] 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.

[0053] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0054] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the 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 to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0055] 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)).

[0056] 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.

[0057] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may take various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to an embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0058] It should be understood that the embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0059] The term "module" used in one embodiment of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0060] An embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0062] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0063] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating examples of use of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiment of FIG. 2 may be combined with the embodiment of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 3 to 18.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 2, a wearable electronic device (200) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may be configured to be worn on a user's body. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may be implemented as a wearable electronic device that can be worn on a user's finger. For example, the wearable electronic device (200) may be provided in the form of a ring that can be worn on a user's wrist. The wearable electronic device (200) may be defined and / or referred to as a smart ring.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) can perform wireless communication with another electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1) via a wireless communication network (e.g., the first network (198) or the second network (199) of FIG. 1). For example, the wearable electronic device (200) can perform wireless communication with another electronic device, such as a smart phone (S1), a desktop / laptop computer (S2, S3), a car (S4), a smart TV (S5), indoor smart home devices (S6), a tablet PC (S7), or a smart watch (S8). The wireless communication between the wearable electronic device (200) and the other electronic device can be implemented as wireless communication via a short-range communication network (e.g., the first network (198) of FIG. 1) or a long-range communication network (e.g., the second network (199) of FIG. 1). For example, when a Bluetooth communication link is established between the wearable electronic device (200) and an electronic device that the user wishes to connect, message transmission may be possible between the two electronic devices, and the wearable electronic device (200) worn by the user may generate commands corresponding to specific movements / gestures of the user's fingers and transmit the commands to another electronic device. In order to detect the user's finger movements / gestures, etc., motion sensors such as an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or an electronic compass (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) may be arranged in the wearable electronic device (200). When a message is received from another electronic device to the wearable electronic device (200), the electronic device (200) may notify the user of the receipt of the message using sound, vibration, a display screen, or lighting (e.g., a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp).To this end, the wearable electronic device (200) may include an acoustic module (e.g., an acoustic output module (155) or an audio module (170) of FIG. 1), a haptic module (e.g., a haptic module (179) of FIG. 1), or a display module (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, at least one of the acoustic module, the haptic module, or the display module may be omitted from the electronic device, or one or more other components may be output. In addition, the wearable electronic device (200) may obtain biometric information of the user (e.g., oxygen saturation) and provide the biometric information to another electronic device.

[0066] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] The embodiments of FIGS. 3 and 4 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 2, or the embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 18. The configuration of the wearable electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3 and 4 may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or the configuration of the wearable electronic device (200) of FIG. 2.

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may form the overall appearance of the wearable electronic device (200).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may be in a ring shape (e.g., a ring shape). For example, the housing (210) may include an opening configured to receive a user's finger. For example, the housing (210) may include an opening configured to receive a user's wrist. For example, the opening may be defined as a hole implemented by the housing (210). However, the wearable electronic device (200) is not limited to the ring-shaped embodiment, and may be designed in various shapes (e.g., a box shape) that can be worn and / or fixed on a user's body (e.g., a finger, a wrist).

[0070] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include an outer housing portion (211) or an inner housing portion (212). The inner housing portion (212) may be coupled to the outer housing portion (211). For example, the inner housing portion (212) may be coupled to the outer housing portion (211) on the inside of the outer housing portion (211). In one embodiment, the outer housing portion (211) and the inner housing portion (212) may be manufactured separately and assembled, or may be formed integrally. In one embodiment, the outer housing portion may be manufactured from a metal material, and the inner housing portion may be formed by applying a liquid material to the inside of the outer housing portion and curing the liquid material. In one embodiment, a portion of the inner housing portion may be implemented by combining a part made from a metal material or a synthetic resin, and a part formed by applying / curing a liquid material.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the outer housing portion (211) may include a material capable of withstanding external impacts and / or scratches and implementing design features. For example, the outer housing portion (211) may include at least one of titanium, stainless steel, or ceramic. The outer housing portion (211) may be color-treated or coated to implement the design.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the inner housing portion (212) may be a portion that comes into contact with a user's finger when the user wears the wearable electronic device (200). The inner housing portion (212) may be made of a material such as a molding material for sensing, transparent plastic, or glass. For example, the inner housing portion (212) may be configured to be at least partially transparent. For example, the inner housing portion (212) may include a material that is transparent to light for measuring biometric information. At least a portion of the inner housing portion (212) may be made of a material that is substantially the same as or similar to that of the outer housing portion (211). In addition, at least a portion of the inner housing portion (212) may include a metal material for measuring biometric information.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the outer housing portion (211) and the inner housing portion (212) may be combined to provide an internal space of the housing (210). Here, the “internal space of the housing (210)” may be understood as a space separate from an opening for accommodating a part of the user’s body. For example, various electrical / electronic components of the wearable electronic device (200) may be arranged and / or mounted in the internal space of the housing (210). For example, the housing (210) may accommodate various electrical / electronic components.

[0074] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (200) may include a circuit board (220), a battery (230), and at least one optical module (240) disposed within a housing (210).

[0075] According to one embodiment, a circuit board (220) may be placed in the interior space of the housing (210). The circuit board (220) may include at least one of a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RF-PCB).

[0076] According to one embodiment, various electrical / electronic components may be arranged and / or mounted on the circuit board (220). For example, the circuit board (220) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., a memory (130) of FIG. 1), a communication module (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 1), or a sensor module (e.g., a sensor module (197) of FIG. 1, or at least one optical module (240) of FIG. 4).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (220) may include a plurality of circuit boards. For example, the plurality of circuit boards may be arranged according to the shape of the internal space of the housing (210) and may be electrically connected to each other. The circuit board (220) may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). For example, the flexible printed circuit board may be at least partially bendable according to the shape of the internal space of the housing (210). For example, the circuit board (220) may be a rigid circuit board and a flexible circuit board that are alternately arranged based on the circumferential direction (or the periphery direction) of the housing (210).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the battery (230) is a device for supplying power to components of the wearable electronic device (200), and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (230) may be integrally disposed within the wearable electronic device (200), or may be detachably disposed with the wearable electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the battery (230) may be formed as a single integral battery or may include multiple detachable batteries. The battery (230) may include a battery pack that is flexible according to the shape of the internal space of the housing (210). The battery (230) may include a plurality of non-flexible battery packs of the housing (210). The battery (230) may include a flexible battery pack and a plurality of non-flexible battery packs.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (220) may be disposed in the second region (202) of the housing (210) (e.g., the lower region of the housing in the state illustrated in FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the battery (230) may be disposed in the first region (201) (e.g., the upper region of the housing in the state illustrated in FIG. 4) of the housing (210) rather than in the second region (202). For example, the housing (210) may be divided into a first region (201) above an imaginary reference line passing through the center (O) and a second region (202) below the reference line, and the battery (230) may be disposed in the first region (201) and the circuit board (220) may be disposed in the second region (202). The first region (201) and the second region (202) may have substantially the same size and shape. The first region and the second region may be substantially symmetrical with respect to the center (O) of the housing (210). However, the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the region where the circuit board (220) is arranged and the region where the battery (230) is arranged may be defined differently from those illustrated in the drawing depending on the size or number of the battery(s) and the circuit board(s).

[0080] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (200) may include a power management module (e.g., power management module (188) of FIG. 1) disposed on a circuit board (220).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the optical module (240) of the wearable electronic device (200) may be disposed within the housing (210) and electrically connected to the circuit board (220). According to one embodiment, the optical module (240) of the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one light emitting module (241) and at least one light receiving module (242). According to one embodiment, the optical module (240) of the wearable electronic device (200) may be used as a sensor for obtaining (or measuring) at least one biometric information. For example, the at least one biometric information may include at least one of user's oxygen saturation information or user's heart rate information. For example, the sensor may include a PPG (photo plethysmography) sensor for measuring oxygen saturation or heart rate.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the PPG sensor may include a light source (e.g., at least one light emitting module (241)) configured to emit light in two wavelength bands (e.g., a RED wavelength band or an infrared wavelength band). The PPG sensor may include a light receiving unit (e.g., at least one light receiving module (242)) configured to detect light reflected from, or at least a portion of light transmitted by, a body part of a user (e.g., a finger, skin or blood vessel of a finger).

[0083] According to one embodiment, at least one light emitting module (241) may emit light of substantially the same or different wavelengths to irradiate light to a body part of the user (e.g., a finger, skin of the finger, and / or blood vessels) for measuring the oxygen saturation of the user. For example, at least one light emitting module (241) may emit light of various bands and may include at least one of a light emitting diode (LED), a laser diode, or a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL). At least one light emitting module (241) may be arranged and / or mounted on the circuit board (220). At least one light emitting module (241) may be configured to sequentially (or repeatedly) emit light of different wavelength bands by dividing time.

[0084] According to one embodiment, at least one light receiving module (242) can accumulate photoelectric charge corresponding to the amount of light incident on a user's body part by being reflected and / or transmitted, and convert a biosignal in the form of an analog current according to the accumulated photoelectric charge into a digital signal. For example, light (or optical signal) acquired (or detected) through at least one light receiving module (242) can be converted through an analog to digital converter (ADC) and stored in a memory or a sensor buffer. At least one light receiving module (242) can include at least one of a photodiode (PD), a photo transistor, a charge-coupled device (CCD), or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). At least one light receiving module (242) can include, but is not limited to, various elements capable of converting an incident optical signal into an electrical signal.

[0085] According to one embodiment, at least one light receiving module (242) may be configured to receive at least a portion of light transmitted through a body part of the user or reflected by at least a portion of the body part of the user. The at least one light receiving module (242) may receive light transmitted through the body part of the user, convert the transmitted light into an electrical signal, and transmit the electrical signal to a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the light receiving module (242) may be configured to receive light reflected by at least a portion of the body part of the user. The light receiving module (242) may receive light reflected by the body part of the user, convert the reflected light into an electrical signal, and transmit the electrical signal to a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0086] According to one embodiment, light emitted from at least one light-emitting module (241) can reach at least one light-receiving module (242) through an optical path. For example, the optical path can be a path that transmits to a body part of the user (e.g., a finger, the skin of the finger, or a blood vessel of the finger) or a path that reflects to a body part of the user. For example, at least a portion of the light emitted from the light-emitting module can transmit to the body of the user or be reflected by the body of the user and then reach the light-receiving module. The light-receiving module receives the light that transmits to the body of the user or is reflected by the body of the user and converts it into an electrical signal, and the converted electrical signal can be used as data for determining user biometric information (e.g., oxygen saturation information or heart rate information of the user).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include at least one blocking member (270). The at least one blocking member (270) may include a material that absorbs or blocks at least a portion of light emitted from the at least one light-emitting module (241). The at least one blocking member (270) may be configured to block light emitted from the at least one light-emitting module (241) from propagating within the internal space of the housing (210). For example, the at least one blocking member (270) may be disposed adjacent to the light-receiving module (242) within the internal space of the housing (210). For example, the at least one blocking member (270) may be positioned between the light-receiving module (242) and the light-emitting module (241) within the internal space of the housing (210).

[0088] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a wearable electronic device (300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is an exploded view of a wearable electronic device (300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along the P1 reference plane illustrated in FIG. 5A. FIG. 6 is a side view of a wearable electronic device (300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A' reference line illustrated in FIG. 5. The components described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 7 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. The components described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 7 may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 18.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may be a “ring type electronic device.”

[0090] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (300) may include a circuit board (301) and a battery (302). The description of the circuit board (301) may be applied in the same manner as the description of the circuit board (220) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. The description of the battery (302) may be applied in the same manner as the description of the battery (230) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0091] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (300) may include a first ring (310). The first ring (310) may be annular. The first ring (310) may have a space inside. A user's finger may be inserted into the space inside the first ring (310). A circuit board (301) and a battery (302) may be disposed inside the first ring (310). The first ring (310) may be referred to as a "first ring housing part."

[0092] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include a second ring (320). The second ring (320) may be annular. The second ring (320) may be spaced radially outside the first ring (310). The second ring (320) may be arranged to surround the first ring (310). The second ring (320) may be referred to as a “second ring housing part.”

[0093] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include an inner ring (330). The inner ring (330) may be disposed between a first ring (310) and a second ring (320). The inner ring (330) may be disposed radially outer of the first ring (310). The inner ring (330) may be disposed radially inner of the second ring (320). The inner ring (330) may be detachably coupled to the first ring (310). The inner ring (330) may be detachably coupled to the second ring (320). The inner ring (330) may be referred to as a “coupling ring.” The inner ring (330) may be referred to as a “third ring.” The inner ring (330) may be referred to as a “third ring housing part.”

[0094] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (300) may include a housing (310, 320, 330). The housing (310, 320, 330) may include a first ring housing part (310), a second ring housing part (320), and a third ring housing part (330). The first ring housing part (310), the second ring housing part (320), and the third ring housing part (330) may be assembled with each other to form the housing (310, 320, 330).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the first ring (310) can be detachably coupled to the inner ring (330). The wearable electronic device (300) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can easily replace the first ring (310), which is a component of the wearable electronic device (300), by detachably coupling the first ring (310) to the inner ring (330). The first ring (310) can include various types of rings having different colors or different inner diameters.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include a locking member (340). The locking member (340) may be disposed on the first ring (310). The locking member (340) may face radially inward of the first ring (310).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the locking member (340) may include a body (341) and a locking magnet (343). The locking magnet (343) may be positioned inside the body (341). The locking magnet (343) may be magnetically coupled to an inner ring (330) including a magnetic material.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (301) may include a flexible material. The circuit board (301) may have an arch shape. The circuit board (301) may be placed within the first ring (310). The first ring (310) may have a space in which the circuit board (301) is placed.

[0099] In one embodiment, the battery (302) may comprise a flexible material. The battery (302) may have an arch shape. The battery (302) may be positioned within the first ring (310). The first ring (310) may have a space in which the battery (302) is positioned.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the first ring (310) may include a space in which electrical components (e.g., a circuit board (301), a battery (302), and a sensor assembly (e.g., a sensor assembly (304) of FIG. 11B)) are arranged. The electrical components (301, 302, 304) may be accommodated within the first ring (310).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include an opening (303). The opening (303) may be formed on the inside of the first ring (310). A user may insert a finger into the opening (303).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may have an inner diameter (R1) and an outer diameter (R2). The inner diameter (R1) of the wearable electronic device (300) may be a distance from the center (O) of the wearable electronic device (300) to the first inner circumference (311) of the first ring (310). The outer diameter (R2) of the wearable electronic device (300) may be a distance from the center (O) of the wearable electronic device (300) to the second outer circumference (322) of the second ring (320). In the wearable electronic device (300) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the first ring (310) is detachably coupled to the inner ring (330), it may be possible to replace different types of first rings (310) having different inner diameters (R1).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the first direction (D1) may be a direction from the center (O) of the wearable electronic device (300) toward the outside of the wearable electronic device (300). The first direction (D1) may be a direction toward the radially outer side of the wearable electronic device (300). The second direction (D2) may be a direction from the outside of the wearable electronic device (300) toward the center (O) of the wearable electronic device (300). The second direction (D2) may be a direction toward the radially inner side of the wearable electronic device (300). The first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2) may be opposite to each other.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the first ring (310) may include a first inner surface (311) and a first outer surface (312). The first inner surface (311) may face an opening (303). The opening (303) may be a space formed on the inside of the first inner surface (311). The first outer surface (312) may face an inner ring (330). The first outer surface (312) may be detachably coupled to the inner ring (330).

[0105] In one embodiment, the second ring (320) may include a second inner surface (321) and a second outer surface (322). The second inner surface (321) may face the inner ring (330). The second inner surface (321) may be detachably coupled to the inner ring (330). The second outer surface (322) may face the exterior of the wearable electronic device (300).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may include a first surface (331) and a second surface (332). The first surface (331) may be an inner surface of the inner ring (330). The first surface (331) may face a first outer surface (312). The first surface (331) may be detachably coupled to the first outer surface (312). The second surface (332) may be an outer surface of the inner ring (330). The second surface (332) may face a second inner surface (322). The second surface (332) may be detachably coupled to the second inner surface (322). The first surface (331) may be referred to as a “first coupling surface.” The first surface (331) may be referred to as an “inner coupling surface.” The second surface (332) may be named a “second bonding surface.” The second surface (332) may be named a “peripheral bonding surface.”

[0107] Fig. 8 is a drawing of the first ring (310). The components described with reference to Fig. 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 7. The components described with reference to Fig. 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 9 to 18.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (301) may be disposed between the first inner surface (311) and the first outer surface (312). The battery (302) may be disposed between the first inner surface (311) and the first outer surface (312).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first ring (310) may include a first coupling pattern (313). The first coupling pattern (313) may be formed along the first outer surface (312). The first coupling pattern (313) may be formed on a portion of the first outer surface (312). However, the first coupling pattern (313) may also be formed on the entire first outer surface (312). However, the first ring (310) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a smooth surface without the first coupling pattern (313) being formed, and may be coupled to the inner ring (330) through magnetic force.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include a locking member (340). The locking member (340) may be disposed inside the first ring (310). The locking member (340) may be exposed to the outside of the first ring (310). For example, the locking member (340) may be exposed to the inside of the first inner surface (311). A user may insert a locking tool (not shown) into the locking member (340) to couple the first ring (310) to the inner ring (330) or separate the first ring (310) from the inner ring (330). For example, a user can insert a locking tool (not shown) into the locking member (340) to rotate the first ring (310) relative to the inner ring (330), thereby connecting the first ring (310) to the inner ring (330) or separating the first ring (310) from the inner ring (330).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the locking member (340) may include a body (341) and an insertion hole (342). The insertion hole (342) may be formed on the inside of the body (341). A locking tool (not shown) may be inserted into the inside of the first ring (310) through the insertion hole (342).

[0112] Fig. 9 is a drawing of an inner ring (330). Fig. 10 is a drawing of a second ring (320). The components described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 8. The components described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 11a to 18.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may include a first side (331) and a second side (332).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may include an inner coupling pattern (333). The inner coupling pattern (333) may be formed along the first surface (331). The inner coupling pattern (333) may be formed on a portion of the first surface (331). However, the inner coupling pattern (333) may be formed on the entire first surface (331). The inner coupling pattern (333) may be coupled with the first coupling pattern (313) of the first ring (310). For example, the inner coupling pattern (333) may include a screw shape, and the first coupling pattern (313) may include a screw shape that engages with the inner coupling pattern (333). However, the inner ring (330) and the first ring (310) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a magnetic material, and the inner ring (330) and the first ring (310) may have a smooth surface and be joined by magnetic force. The inner joining pattern (333) may be identical to the first screw pattern (4311a) illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may include an outer coupling pattern (334). The outer coupling pattern (334) may be formed along the second surface (332). The outer coupling pattern (334) may be formed on a portion of the second surface (332). However, the outer coupling pattern (334) may be formed on the entire second surface (332). The outer coupling pattern (334) may be coupled with the second coupling pattern (323) of the second ring (320). For example, the outer coupling pattern (334) may include a screw shape, and the second coupling pattern (323) may include a screw shape that engages with the outer coupling pattern (334). However, the inner ring (330) and the second ring (320) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a magnetic material, and the inner ring (330) and the second ring (320) may have a smooth surface and be joined by magnetic force. The outer joining pattern (334) may be the same as the second screw pattern (4312a) illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the second ring (320) may include a second inner circumferential surface (321) and a second outer circumferential surface (322). The second ring (320) may include a second coupling pattern (323). The second coupling pattern (323) may be formed on the second inner circumferential surface (321). The second coupling pattern (323) may be formed on a portion of the second inner circumferential surface (321). However, the second coupling pattern (323) may also be formed on the entire second inner circumferential surface (321). However, the second ring (320) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have a smooth surface without the second coupling pattern (323) and may be coupled to the inner ring (330) by magnetism.

[0117] Fig. 11a is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' illustrated in Fig. 6. Fig. 11b is a drawing showing a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' illustrated in Fig. 6 according to one embodiment. The components described with reference to Figs. 11a and 11b may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 10. The components described with reference to Figs. 11a and 11b may be partly or entirely the same as the components described with reference to Figs. 12 to 18.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may be disposed between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320). The inner ring (330) may be coupled to each of the first ring (310) and the second ring (320). The inner ring (330) may include a magnetic material. The first ring (310) and the second ring (320) may each include a magnetic material. The inner ring (330) and the first ring (310) may be coupled by a magnetic force. The inner ring (330) and the second ring (320) may be coupled by a magnetic force.

[0119] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (300) may include a sensor assembly (304). The sensor assembly (304) may be disposed on a circuit board (e.g., circuit board (301) of FIG. 5). The sensor assembly (304) may be configured to detect a biosignal.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may be coupled with the first coupling pattern (313) of the first ring (310). For example, the first coupling pattern (313) may include a screw shape, and the inner ring (330) may include a screw shape that engages with the first coupling pattern (313).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may be coupled with the second coupling pattern (323) of the second ring (320). For example, the second coupling pattern (323) may include a screw shape, and the inner ring (330) may include a screw shape that engages with the second coupling pattern (323).

[0122] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include a bearing (360). The bearing (360) may be positioned between the inner ring (330) and the first ring (310). The bearing (360) may include an O-ring or rubber. The bearing (360) may be referred to as a "sealer." The bearing (360) may prevent moisture from penetrating toward the electrical components (301, 302, 304) positioned inside the first ring (310).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (300) may include a magnet (350). The magnet (350) may include a first magnet (351) and a second magnet (352). The first magnet (351) and the second magnet (352) may be spaced apart from each other. The inner ring (330) may include a magnetic material, and the first magnet (351) may be coupled to the inner ring (330). The first magnet (351) may be disposed inside the second ring (320).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the second magnet (352) may be disposed inside the inner ring (330). The locking member (340) may include a body (341) and an insertion hole (342). The locking member (340) may include a locking magnet (343). The locking magnet (343) may be disposed inside the body (341). The first polarity of the second magnet (352) may be opposite to the second polarity of the locking magnet (343). The second magnet (352) and the locking magnet (343) may be coupled by magnetic force.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the magnet (350) may include a third magnet (355). The third magnet (355) may be positioned inside the inner ring (330). The third magnet (355) may have a polarity opposite to that of the first magnet (351). An attractive force may act between the first magnet (351) and the third magnet (355).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the magnet (350) can fix the coupling positions of the rings (310, 320, 330) that are coupled to each other. For example, the first ring (310) can rotate on the inside of the inner ring (330), and the second magnet (352) can be fixed to the inner ring (330) at a position corresponding to the locking magnet (343). For example, the second ring (320) can rotate on the outside of the inner ring (330), and the first magnet (351) can be fixed at a position corresponding to the third magnet (355).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the first ring (310) may include a space in which electrical components (301, 302, 304) are accommodated. The electrical components (e.g., a circuit board (301), a battery (302), a sensor assembly (304)) may be arranged inside the first ring (310). The electrical components (301, 302, 304) may be positioned at the outermost portion of the first ring (310), as illustrated in FIG. 11A, and may be sealed by a sealer (360).

[0128] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an inner ring (330) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 13 is a drawing explaining the assembly of the inner ring (330) and the first and second rings (310, 320) illustrated in Fig. 12. The components described with reference to Figs. 12 and 13 may be partly or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 11. The components described with reference to Figs. 12 and 13 may be partly or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 14 to 18.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may include a first surface (331) and a second surface (332). The first surface (331) may be a surface that engages with the first ring (310). The second surface (332) may be a surface that engages with the second ring (320).

[0130] According to one embodiment, an assembly direction (D3) may be defined. The assembly direction (D3) may be a direction in which the inner ring (330) is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320). The assembly direction (D3) may be perpendicular to the first direction (D1) illustrated in FIG. 6. The assembly direction (D3) may be perpendicular to the radial direction of the wearable electronic device (300). The assembly direction (D3) may be referred to as a “third direction.” The assembly direction (D3) may be a direction in which the first ring (310), the second ring (320), and the inner ring (330) are assembled. For example, the assembly direction (D3) may be defined as a direction in which the inner ring (330) is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) when assembled in a manner as illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13. For example, the assembly direction (D3) can be defined as the direction in which the first ring (410) and the second ring (420) move with respect to the inner ring (430) when assembled in the same manner as in FIGS. 14 and 15.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the first surface (331) may include a first inclined portion (3311). The first inclined portion (3311) may be inclined with respect to the assembly direction (D3). The first inclined portion (3311) may have a first inclined angle (C1) with respect to the assembly direction (D3).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the first surface (331) can include a first linear portion (3312). The first linear portion (3312) can be substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first linear portion (3312) can have an inclination angle (C3) with respect to the assembly direction (D3), and the inclination angle (C3) can be 0 degrees. The first inclination portion (3311) can be inclinable with respect to the first linear portion (3312). The first inclination portion (3311) can have a first inclination angle (C1) with respect to the first linear portion (3312).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the second surface (332) may include a second inclined portion (3321). The second inclined portion (3321) may be inclined with respect to the assembly direction (D3). The second inclined portion (3321) may have a second inclined angle (C2) with respect to the assembly direction (D3).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the second surface (332) can include a second linear portion (3322). The second linear portion (3322) can be substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second linear portion (3322) can have an inclination angle (C4) with respect to the assembly direction (D3), and the inclination angle (C4) can be 0 degrees. The second inclined portion (3321) can be inclined with respect to the second linear portion (3322). The second inclined portion (3321) can have a second inclination angle (C2) with respect to the second linear portion (3322).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) may include a sealing member (339). The sealing member (339) may be disposed on the first surface (331). The sealing member (339) may be disposed between the first surface (331) and the first ring (310). The sealing member (339) may include a first sealing member (3391) disposed on the first inclined portion (3311) and a second sealing member (3392) disposed on the first linear portion (3312). The sealing members (339) (e.g., the first sealing member (3391) and the second sealing member (3392)) may be disposed along the perimeter of the first surface (331) of the inner ring (330).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) can be assembled by being force-fitted into a space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320). The first ring (310) can be fixed to a first jig (Z1). The first jig (Z1) can include a first jig magnet (Z11), and the first ring (310) can include a first fixed magnet (371) configured to be magnetically coupled with the first jig magnet (Z11). The second ring (320) can be fixed to a second jig (Z2). The second jig (Z2) can include a second jig magnet (Z21), and the second ring (320) can include a second fixed magnet (372) configured to be magnetically coupled with the second jig magnet (Z21). A support frame (F) may be arranged between the first jig (Z1) and the second jig (Z2). The support frame (F) may include a first frame (F1), a second frame (F2), and a mover (F3) movably arranged between the first frame (F1) and the second frame (F2). The inner ring (330) coupled between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) may be moved in a direction (D4) opposite to the assembly direction (D3) by the mover (F3), thereby being separated from the first ring (310) and the second ring (320).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (330) can be inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) along the assembly direction (D3).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the first inclined portion (3311) and the first linear portion (3312) may be inserted along the first outer surface (312) of the first ring (310). The first linear portion (3312) may be inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) along the first outer surface (312) before the first inclined portion (3311). Since the first linear portion (3312) is inserted before the first inclined portion (3311), the inner ring (330) inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) may not come out to the outside of the wearable electronic device (300).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the second inclined portion (3321) and the second linear portion (3322) may be inserted along the second inner surface (321) of the second ring (320). The second linear portion (3322) may be inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) along the second inner surface (321) before the second inclined portion (3321). Since the second linear portion (3322) is inserted before the second inclined portion (3321), the inner ring (330) inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) may not come out of the wearable electronic device (300).

[0140] According to one embodiment, when the inner ring (330) is inserted into the first ring (310) and the second ring (320), the inner ring (330) can generate a first stress (S31) toward the first ring (310). When the inner ring (330) is inserted into the first ring (310) and the second ring (320), the inner ring (330) can generate a second stress (S32) toward the second ring (320). The first stress (S31) can act toward the radially inward side of the first ring (310). The second stress (S32) can act toward the radially outward side of the second ring (320). When the inner ring (330) is inserted into the first ring (310) and the second ring (320), the first ring (310) can generate a first repulsive force (S1) toward the inner ring (330). When the inner ring (330) is inserted into the first ring (310) and the second ring (320), the second ring (320) can generate a second repulsive force (S2) toward the inner ring (330). The first repulsive force (S1) can act toward the radially outer side of the inner ring (330). The second repulsive force (S2) can act toward the radially inner side of the inner ring (330). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wearable electronic device (300) can fix the rings (310, 320, 330) due to the relationship between the above-described forces (S31, S32, S1, S2) when the inner ring (330) is inserted between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320). For example, the inner ring (330) can be inserted between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) by a force-fit method, and can be fixed between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) by a first repulsive force (S1) by the first ring (310) and a second repulsive force (S2) by the second ring (320) that are directed in opposite directions and form a balance of forces. The first ring (310) may be a rigid body and may be fixed to the inner ring (330) by the first stress (S31) in the radial direction applied by the inner ring (330) and the properties (e.g., rigidity) of the rigid body that do not want to be deformed in the radial direction.The second ring (320) may be a rigid body and may be fixed to the inner ring (330) by the second radial stress (S32) applied by the inner ring (330) and the radial properties (e.g., rigidity) of the rigid body that do not want to be deformed.

[0141] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a first ring (410), a second ring (420), and an inner ring (430) of a wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a drawing explaining the assembly of the wearable electronic device (400) illustrated in FIG. 14. The components described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 may be partly or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The components described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15 may be partly or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (400) may include a first ring (410), a second ring (420), and an inner ring (430). The description of the first ring (410), the second ring (420), and the inner ring (430) may be identical to the description of the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 (e.g., the first ring (310), the second ring (320), and the inner ring (330)).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (430) may include a first side (431) and a second side (432). The description of the first side (431) and the second side (432) may be identical to the description of the first and second sides (331, 332) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the first surface (431) may include a first inclined portion (4311) having a first inclined angle (C1) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a first linear portion (4312) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first surface (431) may include a first screw pattern (4311a) formed on the first inclined portion (4311). The first screw pattern (4311a) may extend in a spiral shape along the inner surface of the inner ring (430).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the first ring (410) may include a first outer peripheral surface (412). The description of the first outer peripheral surface (412) may be identical to the description of the first outer peripheral surface (312) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The first ring (410) may include a first pattern engagement portion (4121). The first pattern engagement portion (4121) may be formed by being spirally recessed along the first outer peripheral surface (412) of the first ring (410). The first screw pattern (4311a) of the inner ring (430) may move in the assembly direction (D3) along the first pattern engagement portion (4121).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the second surface (432) may include a second inclined portion (4321) having a second inclined angle (C2) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a second linear portion (4322) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second surface (432) may include a second screw pattern (4321a) formed on the second inclined portion (4321). The second screw pattern (4321a) may extend in a spiral shape along the outer circumferential surface of the inner ring (430).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the second ring (420) may include a second inner surface (421). The description of the second inner surface (421) may be the same as the description of the second inner surface (321) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The second ring (420) may include a second pattern engagement portion (4211). The second pattern engagement portion (4211) may be formed by being spirally recessed along the second inner surface (421) of the second ring (420). The second screw pattern (4321a) of the inner ring (430) may move in the assembly direction (D3) along the second pattern engagement portion (4211).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (430) can be fixed between the first jig (Z1) and the second jig (Z2). The inner ring (430) can be supported on the frame (F). The first pattern engagement portion (4121) of the first ring (410) can be engaged with the first screw pattern (4311a) of the inner ring (430). In a state where the first pattern engagement portion (4121) of the first ring (410) is engaged with the first screw pattern (4311a) of the inner ring (430), the first ring (410) and the inner ring (430) can be assembled by rotating the first ring (410) in the circumferential direction (R1) along the assembly direction (D3). The second pattern engagement portion (4211) of the second ring (420) can be engaged with the second screw pattern (4321a) of the inner ring (430). By rotating the second ring (420) in the circumferential direction (R2) along the assembly direction (D3) while the second pattern engagement portion (4211) of the second ring (420) is engaged with the second screw pattern (4321a) of the inner ring (430), the second ring (420) and the inner ring (430) can be assembled. The wearable electronic device (400) can be pushed by a force (F5) in a direction opposite to the assembly direction (D3) by the frame (F) and can be separated from the jigs (Z1, Z2).

[0149] Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional view of an inner ring (530) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to Fig. 16 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 15. The components described with reference to Fig. 16 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 17 and 18.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (530) may include a first side (531) and a second side (532). The description of the first side (531) and the second side (532) may be identical to the description of the first and second sides (331, 332) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first surface (531) may include a first inclined portion (5311) having a first inclined angle (C1) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a first linear portion (5312) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first surface (531) may include a first-first linear portion (5313) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first inclined portion (5311) may connect the first linear portion (5312) and the first-first linear portion (5313).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the second surface (532) can include a second inclined portion (5321) having a second inclined angle (C2) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a second linear portion (5322) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second surface (532) can include a second-first linear portion (5323) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second inclined portion (5321) can connect the second linear portion (5322) and the second-first linear portion (5323).

[0153] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 17 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16 . The components described with reference to FIG. 17 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 18 .

[0154] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (600) may include a first ring (610), a second ring (620), and an inner ring (630). The description of the rings (610, 620, 630) may be identical to the description of the rings (first ring (310), second ring (320), inner ring (330)) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (630) may include a first side (631) and a second side (632). The description of the first side (631) and the second side (632) may be identical to the description of the first and second sides (331, 332) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the first surface (631) can include a first inclined portion (6311) having a first inclined angle (C1) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a first linear portion (6312) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first surface (631) can include a first-first linear portion (6313) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first inclined portion (6311) can connect the first linear portion (6312) and the first-first linear portion (6313).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the second surface (632) can include a second inclined portion (6321) having a second inclined angle (C2) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a second linear portion (6322) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second surface (632) can include a second-first linear portion (6323) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second inclined portion (6321) can connect the second linear portion (6322) and the second-first linear portion (6323).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the first surface (631) may include a first screw pattern (6311a). The first screw pattern (6311a) may be formed on the first inclined portion (6311) and may not be formed on the first linear portion (6312) and the first-first linear portion (6313).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the second surface (632) may include a second screw pattern (6321a). The second screw pattern (6321a) may be formed on the second inclined portion (6321) and may not be formed on the second linear portion (6322) and the second-first linear portion (6323).

[0160] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable electronic device (700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 18 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 17.

[0161] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (700) may include a first ring (710), a second ring (720), and an inner ring (730). The description of the rings (710, 720, 730) may be identical to the description of the rings (first ring (310), second ring (320), inner ring (330)) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the inner ring (730) may include a first side (731) and a second side (732). The description of the first side (731) and the second side (732) may be identical to the description of the first and second sides (331, 332) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the first surface (731) can include a first inclined portion (7311) having a first inclined angle (C1) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a first linear portion (7312) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first surface (731) can include a first-first linear portion (7313) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The first inclined portion (7311) can connect the first linear portion (7312) and the first-first linear portion (7313).

[0164] According to one embodiment, the second surface (732) can include a second inclined portion (7321) having a second inclined angle (C2) with respect to the assembly direction (D3) and a second linear portion (7322) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second surface (732) can include a second-first linear portion (7323) substantially parallel to the assembly direction (D3). The second inclined portion (7321) can connect the second linear portion (7322) and the second-first linear portion (7323).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the first surface (731) may include a first screw pattern (7312a). The first screw pattern (7312a) may be formed on the first linear portion (7312). The first surface (731) may include a first-first screw pattern (7313a). The first-first screw pattern (7313a) may be formed on the first-first linear portion (7313).

[0166] In one embodiment, the second surface (732) may include a second screw pattern (7322a). The second screw pattern (7322a) may be formed on the second linear portion (7322). The second surface (732) may include a second-first screw pattern (7323a). The second-first screw pattern (7323a) may be formed on the second-first linear portion (7323).

[0167] A wearable electronic device is worn on a user's finger and can detect the user's biometric information. The wearable electronic device may include an inner ring in which a circuit board and a battery are arranged, and an outer ring forming an outer appearance. The inner ring and the outer ring of the wearable electronic device may be integrally connected. The inner ring and the outer ring may be inseparable.

[0168] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to separate the first ring and the second ring from each other.

[0169] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to provide an inner ring that combines a first ring and a second ring.

[0170] The problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0171] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can separate the first ring and the second ring from each other by placing an inner ring between the first ring and the second ring.

[0172] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device can be easily assembled and disassembled by detachably coupling an inner ring to each of the first and second rings.

[0173] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the description below.

[0174] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first ring housing part (310) including a first inner surface (311) and a first outer surface (312).

[0175] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a sensor assembly (304) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) and configured to detect a biosignal.

[0176] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery (302) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) between the first inner surface (311) and the first outer surface (312).

[0177] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circuit board (301) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) between the first inner surface (311) and the first outer surface (312), and connected to operate with the sensor assembly (304) and the battery (302).

[0178] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second ring housing part (320) that is disposed outside the first ring housing part (310) in a radially outward direction of the first ring housing part (310) and includes a second inner peripheral surface (321) and a second outer peripheral surface (322) configured to form an outermost outer surface of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) in the radially outward direction.

[0179] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a third ring housing part (330) that is disposed between the first ring housing part (310) and the second ring housing part (320) and fixes the first ring housing part (310) and the second ring housing part (320).

[0180] The third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first surface (331) that contacts the first outer peripheral surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310) to apply a first stress to the first outer peripheral surface (312) in a radially inward direction of the first ring housing part (310) to secure the first ring housing part (310) to the third ring housing part (330).

[0181] The third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second surface (332) that contacts the second inner peripheral surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320) to apply a second stress to the second inner peripheral surface (321) in a radially outer direction of the second ring housing part (320) to secure the second ring housing part (320) to the third ring housing part (330).

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) and the second surface (332) of the third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) may include inclined portions (3311, 3321) inclined with respect to a first direction perpendicular to the radially outer direction.

[0183] The inclined portion (3311, 3321) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may contact the first outer peripheral surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310) and the second inner peripheral surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320) to apply the first stress and the second stress.

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) may be configured to be separable from the third ring housing part (330) when the inclined portions (3311, 3321) do not contact the first outer peripheral surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310) and the second inner peripheral surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320) in order to remove the first and second stresses to the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320).

[0185] The third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be inserted between the first ring housing part (310) and the second ring housing part (320) so as to apply the first and second stresses to the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320) in order to fix the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320) to the third ring housing part (330).

[0186] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) and the second surface (332) of the third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) may include a linear portion (3312, 3322) extending from the inclined portion (3311, 3321) and substantially parallel to the first direction.

[0187] The inclined portion (3311, 3321) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may extend from the linear portion (3312, 3322) in the radial direction of the third ring housing part (330) to form the first and second stresses in the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320).

[0188] The first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first screw pattern (4311a) configured to engage with the first outer peripheral surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310).

[0189] The second surface (332) of the third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second screw pattern (4321a) configured to engage with the second inner surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320).

[0190] The first ring housing part (310) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first pattern engagement portion (4121) formed on a first outer surface (312) and interlocked with the first screw pattern (4311a).

[0191] The second ring housing part (320) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second pattern engagement portion (4211) formed on the second inner surface (321) and interlocked with the second screw pattern (4321a).

[0192] The first pattern mating portion (4121) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to engage with the first screw pattern (4311a) by rotating the first ring housing part (310) relative to the third ring housing part (330).

[0193] The second pattern mating portion (4311) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to engage with the second screw pattern (4321a) by rotating the second ring housing part (320) relative to the third ring housing part (330).

[0194] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a magnet (351, 352) disposed in at least one of the first, second, and third ring housing parts (310, 320, 330) to provide an attractive force between the first ring housing part (310) and the third ring housing part (330) or between the second ring housing part (320) and the third ring housing part (330).

[0195] The first, second, and third ring housing parts (310, 320, 330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured to be coupled by the attractive force at a designated position in the circumferential direction of the third ring housing part (330) where the magnet (351, 352) is arranged.

[0196] A ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a body (341) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) and a locking structure (340) formed on the inside of the body (341) and exposed to the outside of the first ring housing part (310).

[0197] The locking structure (340) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a locking magnet (343) configured to be coupled with the third ring housing part (330).

[0198] The first surface (531) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first linear portion (5312) substantially parallel to the first direction.

[0199] The first side (531) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first-first linear portion (5313) substantially parallel to the first direction and spaced apart from the first linear portion (5312).

[0200] The first surface (531) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first inclined portion (5311) connecting the first linear portion (5312) and the first-first linear portion (5313).

[0201] The second side (532) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second linear portion (5322) substantially parallel to the first direction.

[0202] The second side (532) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second-first linear portion (5323) substantially parallel to the first direction and spaced apart from the second linear portion (5322).

[0203] The second surface (532) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second inclined portion (5321) connecting the second linear portion (5322) and the second-first linear portion (5323).

[0204] The first surface (631) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first screw pattern (6311a) formed on the first inclined portion (6311).

[0205] The second surface (632) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second screw pattern (6321a) formed on the second inclined portion (6321).

[0206] The first surface (731) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first screw pattern (7312a, 7313a) formed on each of the first linear portion (7312) and the first-first linear portion (7313).

[0207] The second surface (732) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second screw pattern (7322a, 7323a) formed on each of the second linear portion (7322) and the second-first linear portion (7322).

[0208] The third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a sealing member (339) disposed on the first surface (331).

[0209] The sealing member (339) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be arranged along the perimeter of the first surface (331).

[0210] The first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first inclined portion (3311) and a linear portion (3312) extending from the first inclined portion (3311) and substantially parallel to the first direction.

[0211] The first inclined portion (3311) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can extend from the first linear portion (3312) in the radial direction of the third ring housing part (330) to form the first stress in the first ring housing part (310).

[0212] The sealing member (339) of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first sealing member (3391) arranged on the first inclined portion (3311) and a second sealing member (3392) arranged on the first linear portion (3312).

[0213] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first ring (310).

[0214] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circuit board (301) disposed on the first ring (310).

[0215] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery (302) disposed in the first ring (310).

[0216] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second ring (320) spaced apart from the first ring (310).

[0217] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an inner ring (330) disposed between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) and configured to be detachably coupled to each of the first ring (310) and the second ring (320).

[0218] The first ring (310) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first inner surface (311) forming an opening (303) on the inside.

[0219] The first ring (310) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first outer circumferential surface (312) configured to be detachably coupled to the inner ring (330).

[0220] The second ring (320) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second inner surface (321) configured to be detachably coupled to the inner ring (330).

[0221] The second ring (320) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second outer circumferential surface (322) facing the outside of the wearable electronic device (300).

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner ring (330) may be positioned radially outer of the first ring (310) and radially inner of the second ring (320).

[0223] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner ring (330) may include a first surface (331) facing the first ring (310).

[0224] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first ring (310) may include a first coupling pattern (313) configured to be detachably coupled to the first surface (331).

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner ring (330) may include a second surface (332) facing the second ring (320).

[0226] The second ring (320) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second coupling pattern (323) configured to be detachably coupled to the second surface (332).

[0227] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first magnet (351) arranged on the second ring (320) and configured to be coupled with an area having a magnetic material of the inner ring (330).

[0228] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second magnet (352) arranged on the inner ring (330) and configured to be coupled with an area having a magnetic material of the first ring (310).

[0229] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a locking structure (340) including a body (341) disposed on the first ring (310) and an insertion hole (342) formed on the inside of the body (341) and exposed to the outside of the first ring (310).

[0230] The locking structure (340) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a locking magnet (343) configured to be coupled to the inner ring (330) by magnetic force.

[0231] The inner ring (330) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first inclined portion (3311) that faces the first ring (310) and is inclined with respect to the direction in which it is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320).

[0232] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner ring (330) may include a second inclined portion (3321) that faces the second ring (320) and is inclined with respect to the direction in which it is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320).

[0233] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner ring (430) may include a first screw pattern (4311a) facing the first ring (410) and a second screw pattern (4321a) facing the second ring (420).

[0234] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first ring (410) may include a first pattern engagement portion (4121) that engages with the first screw pattern (4311a), and the second ring (420) may include a second pattern engagement portion (4211) that engages with the second screw pattern (4321a).

[0235] The inner ring (430) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first inclined portion (4311) on which the first screw pattern (4311a) is formed.

[0236] The inner ring (430) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second inclined portion (4321) on which the second screw pattern (4321a) is formed.

[0237] The inner ring (430) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first surface (531) facing the first ring (310).

[0238] The inner ring (430) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second surface (532) facing the second ring (320).

[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (531) may include a first linear portion (5312) substantially parallel to the direction in which it is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320).

[0240] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (531) may include a first-first linear portion (5313) that is substantially parallel to the direction in which it is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) and is spaced apart from the first linear portion (5312).

[0241] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (531) may include a first inclined portion (5311) connecting the first linear portion (5312) and the first-first linear portion (5313).

[0242] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second surface (532) may include a second linear portion (5322) substantially parallel to the direction in which it is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320).

[0243] The second surface (532) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second-first linear portion (5323) that is substantially parallel to the direction in which it is inserted into the space between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) and is spaced apart from the second linear portion (5322).

[0244] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second surface (532) may include a second inclined portion (5321) connecting the second linear portion (5322) and the second-first linear portion (5323).

[0245] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (631) may include a first screw pattern (6311a) formed on the first inclined portion (6311), and the second surface (632) may include a second screw pattern (6321a) formed on the second inclined portion (6321).

[0246] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first surface (731) may include a first screw pattern (7312a, 7313a) formed on the first linear portion (7312) and the first-first linear portion (7313), respectively.

[0247] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second surface (732) may include a second screw pattern (7322a, 7323a) formed on the second linear portion (7322) and the second-first linear portion (7323), respectively.

[0248] A wearable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an inner ring (330) configured to be inserted into a space formed between the first ring (310) and the second ring (320) along an assembly direction, and including a first inclined portion (3311) inclined with respect to the assembly direction.

[0249] Although the detailed description of the present disclosure has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0250] While this disclosure has been described by way of example and example, it should be understood that the example is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In a ring type wearable electronic device (300), A first ring housing part (310) including a first inner surface (311) and a first outer surface (312); A sensor assembly (304) arranged inside the first ring housing part (310) and configured to detect a biosignal; A battery (302) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) between the first inner surface (311) and the first outer surface (312); A circuit board (301) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) between the first inner surface (311) and the first outer surface (312), and connected to operate with the sensor assembly (304) and the battery (302); A second ring housing part (320) disposed outside the first ring housing part (310) in a radially outer direction of the first ring housing part (310), and including a second inner surface (321) and a second outer surface (322) configured to form the outermost outer surface of the ring-type wearable electronic device (300) in the radially outer direction; and A third ring housing part (330) is disposed between the first ring housing part (310) and the second ring housing part (320), and fixes the first ring housing part (310) and the second ring housing part (320). The above third ring housing part (330) is A first surface (331) in contact with the first outer peripheral surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310) to apply a first stress to the first outer peripheral surface (312) in a radially inward direction of the first ring housing part (310) to secure the first ring housing part (310) to the third ring housing part (330); and A second surface (332) that contacts the second inner surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320) to apply a second stress to the second inner surface (321) in the radially outer direction of the second ring housing part (320) to secure the second ring housing part (320) to the third ring housing part (330), The first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) and the second surface (332) of the third ring housing part (330) include inclined portions (3311, 3321) inclined with respect to the first direction perpendicular to the radial outer direction, The above inclined portion (3311, 3321) contacts the first outer surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310) and the second inner surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320) so as to apply the first stress and the second stress, A ring-type wearable electronic device in which the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320) are configured to be detachable from the third ring housing part (330) when the inclined portion (3311, 3321) does not contact the first outer surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310) and the second inner surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320) to remove the first and second stresses to the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320).

2. In paragraph 1, A ring-type wearable electronic device in which the third ring housing part (330) is configured to be inserted between the first ring housing part (310) and the second ring housing part (320) so as to apply the first and second stresses to the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320) in order to fix the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320) to the third ring housing part (330).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) and the second surface (332) of the third ring housing part (330) include a linear portion (3312, 3322) extending from the inclined portion (3311, 3321) and substantially parallel to the first direction, A ring-type wearable electronic device in which the inclined portion (3311, 3321) extends from the linear portion (3312, 3322) in the radial direction of the third ring housing part (330) to form the first and second stresses in the first and second ring housing parts (310, 320).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) includes a first screw pattern (4311a) configured to engage with the first outer surface (312) of the first ring housing part (310), A ring-type wearable electronic device, wherein the second surface (332) of the third ring housing part (330) includes a second screw pattern (4321a) configured to engage with the second inner surface (321) of the second ring housing part (320).

5. In paragraph 4, The first ring housing part (310) is formed on the first outer surface (312) and includes a first pattern engagement portion (4121) that engages with the first screw pattern (4311a). A wearable electronic device in which the second ring housing part (320) is formed on the second inner surface (321) and includes a second pattern engagement portion (4211) that engages with the second screw pattern (4321a).

6. In paragraph 5, The first pattern mating part (4121) is configured to engage with the first screw pattern (4311a) by rotating the first ring housing part (310) relative to the third ring housing part (330). A wearable electronic device in which the second pattern mating part (4311) is configured to engage with the second screw pattern (4321a) by rotating the second ring housing part (320) relative to the third ring housing part (330).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, It further includes a magnet (351, 352) arranged in at least one of the first, second, and third ring housing parts (310, 320, 330) to provide an attractive force between the first ring housing part (310) and the third ring housing part (330) or between the second ring housing part (320) and the third ring housing part (330). A ring-type wearable electronic device in which the first, second, and third ring housing parts (310, 320, 330) are configured to be coupled by the attractive force at a designated position in the circumferential direction of the third ring housing part (330) where the magnet (351, 352) is arranged.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, A ring-type wearable electronic device further comprising a body (341) disposed inside the first ring housing part (310) and a locking structure (340) formed on the inside of the body (341) and exposed to the outside of the first ring housing part (310).

9. In paragraph 8, A ring-type wearable electronic device including a locking magnet (343) configured to be coupled with the third ring housing part (330) and the locking structure (340).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above first side (531) is, A first linear portion (5312) substantially parallel to the first direction; A first-first linear portion (5313) substantially parallel to the first direction and spaced apart from the first linear portion (5312); and It includes a first inclined portion (5311) connecting the first linear portion (5312) and the first-first linear portion (5313), The above second side (532) is, A second linear portion (5322) substantially parallel to the first direction; A second-first linear portion (5323) substantially parallel to the first direction and spaced apart from the second linear portion (5322); and A ring-type wearable electronic device including a second inclined portion (5321) connecting the second linear portion (5322) and the second-first linear portion (5323).

11. In paragraph 10, A ring-type wearable electronic device, wherein the first surface (631) includes a first screw pattern (6311a) formed on the first inclined portion (6311), and the second surface (632) includes a second screw pattern (6321a) formed on the second inclined portion (6321).

12. In paragraph 10, A ring-type wearable electronic device, wherein the first surface (731) includes a first screw pattern (7312a, 7313a) formed on each of the first linear portion (7312) and the 1-1 linear portion (7313), and the second surface (732) includes a second screw pattern (7322a, 7323a) formed on each of the second linear portion (7322) and the 2-1 linear portion (7322).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, A ring-type wearable electronic device, wherein the third ring housing part (330) further includes a sealing member (339) disposed on the first surface (331).

14. In paragraph 13, The above sealing member (339) is a ring-type wearable electronic device arranged along the perimeter of the first surface (331).

15. In paragraph 13 or 14, The first surface (331) of the third ring housing part (330) includes a first inclined portion (3311) and a linear portion (3312) extending from the first inclined portion (3311) and substantially parallel to the first direction, The first inclined portion (3311) extends from the first linear portion (3312) in the radial direction of the third ring housing part (330) to form the first stress in the first ring housing part (310), A wearable electronic device including a first sealing member (3391) arranged on the first inclined portion (3311) and a second sealing member (3392) arranged on the first linear portion (3312), wherein the sealing member (3399) is a wearable electronic device.

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