Wearable electronic device including antenna

Abstract

A wearable device according to an embodiment may comprise: a conductive front housing defining a first opening; a display at least partially located inside the first opening of the conductive front housing; a rear housing; a bracket located between the conductive front housing and the rear housing and including a non-conductive portion which defines a second opening and on which the conductive front housing is seated; a printed circuit board closer to the rear housing than the conductive front housing; and a conductive bar which extends from the surface of the printed circuit board facing the conductive front housing to the conductive front housing via the second opening, thereby electrically connecting the printed circuit board to the conductive front housing. The conductive front housing, electrically connected to the printed circuit board via the conductive bar, may be configured to function as an antenna for the wearable device.

Description

Wearable electronic device including an antenna

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device including an antenna.

[0002] A wearable device, such as a smart watch, may include an antenna for wireless communication. The antenna of the wearable device may include, for example, a conductive portion that forms part of the exterior of the wearable device.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0004] In one embodiment, a wearable device may include a conductive front housing defining a first opening; a display positioned at least partially within the first opening of the conductive front housing; a rear housing; a bracket positioned between the conductive front housing and the rear housing, the bracket including a non-conductive portion on which the conductive front housing is seated and defining a second opening; a printed circuit board closer to the rear housing than the conductive front housing; and a conductive bar extending from a side of the printed circuit board facing the conductive front housing through the second opening to electrically connect the printed circuit board to the conductive front housing. The conductive front housing electrically connected to the printed circuit board via the conductive bar may be configured to function as an antenna of the wearable device.

[0005] In one embodiment, a wearable device may include a conductive front housing defining an opening; a display positioned at least partially within the opening of the conductive front housing; a rear housing; a bracket positioned between the conductive front housing and the rear housing, the bracket including a non-conductive portion on which the conductive front housing is seated; a printed circuit board having a first side facing the direction of the conductive front housing and a second side opposite the first side, the printed circuit board including a conductive via; a first antenna connector extending from the first side of the printed circuit board to the conductive front housing and electrically connected to the conductive front housing; a second antenna connector disposed on the second side of the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the first antenna connector via the conductive via; and a conductive pattern positioned between the printed circuit board and the rear housing, the conductive pattern being electrically connected to the second antenna connector. The conductive front housing and the conductive pattern, which are electrically connected to each other through the first antenna connector, the conductive via, and the second antenna connector, can be configured to function as an antenna of the wearable device.

[0006] In one embodiment, a wearable device may include: a display; a conductive front housing defining an opening in which the display is at least partially positioned; a rear housing including a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion; a frame positioned between the conductive front housing and the rear housing, the frame at least partially forming a side surface of the wearable device; a printed circuit board; a first conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the non-conductive portion of the rear housing; and a second conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the conductive portion of the rear housing. The conductive front housing may be configured to function as a first antenna of the wearable device. The first conductive member may be configured to function as a second antenna of the wearable device. The second conductive member may be configured to function as a third antenna of the wearable device.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2b is a rear perspective view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 3b is a cross-sectional view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of a wearable device showing a first antenna according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIGS. 4B and 4C are perspective views of a wearable device showing a first antenna according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E are partial cross-sectional views of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIGS. 8A and 8B are partial cross-sectional views of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate an antenna connector according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate an antenna connector according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 11 illustrates a washer according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an antenna structure of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 13 illustrates examples of shapes of a display and a conductive front housing according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0025] 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). According to 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)).

[0026] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting 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 a secondary 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 therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0027] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part 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.

[0028] 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).

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] A 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) 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).

[0042] 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) may 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.

[0043] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to 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). According to 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 by, for example, 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. According to 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).

[0044] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0045] 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)).

[0046] 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 by 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.

[0047] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a wearable device according to one embodiment. In the following, overlapping descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as those described above may not be repeated, and reference numerals in other drawings may be referenced in the description of a specific drawing.

[0048] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may include a wearable device (200) that is worn on a part of a user's body. For example, the wearable device (200) may be referred to as a wrist-wearable electronic device or a smart watch.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 2A, a wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include a display (201) and a housing assembly (205). The display (201) and the housing assembly (205) may define the exterior of the wearable device (200).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may define at least a portion of the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200) (e.g., the surface of the wearable device (200) facing the +z direction). The display (201) may be configured to display visual information. For example, if the wearable device (200) is a wrist-worn electronic device (e.g., a smart watch), the display (201) may be configured to display not only time information or date information, but also activity information of a user wearing the wearable device (200), health information, information related to the state of charge (SOC) of a battery, weather information, and / or notification information related to an event of an electronic device (e.g., a smart phone) wirelessly connected to the wearable device (200). The display (201) may include a display panel and a substantially transparent window disposed on the display panel. The display (201) may include, or be adjacent to, a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor for measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0051] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the housing assembly (205) may be formed from a conductive material. For example, the housing assembly (205) may be formed from a metallic material. The housing assembly (205) may be formed from a conductive material because metallic materials provide high durability, ease of manufacturing, or superior appearance quality. The housing assembly (205) may define a portion of the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200). For example, the housing assembly (205) may form the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200) together with the display (201). The housing assembly (205) may define at least a portion of the side surface (200C) and at least a portion of the back surface (200B) of the wearable device (200).

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, according to one embodiment, a housing assembly (205) may include a bezel (210), a conductive front housing (220), a bracket (230), a conductive rear housing (240), and a glass cover (250). The bezel (210), the bracket (230), the conductive front housing (220), the conductive rear housing (240), and the glass cover (250) may be coupled to each other to form a portion of the exterior of the wearable device (200).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the bezel (210) may define a portion of the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200). The bezel (210) may fix and protect the display (201) by covering the peripheral portion of the front surface (200A) of the display (201). The bezel (210) may be referred to as a front decoration in that it forms a portion of the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200). The bezel (210) may be formed of a conductive material, for example, but is not limited to, a conductive metal. For example, the bezel (210) may be formed of a non-conductive material, such as plastic or ceramic. The bezel (210) may be mounted on a conductive front housing (220). Alternatively or optionally, the bezel (210) may be formed integrally with the conductive front housing (220).

[0054] In one embodiment, a conductive front housing (220) supporting a bezel (210) may be mounted on a bracket (230). The conductive front housing (220) may be formed of a conductive material, for example, an electrically conductive metal. For example, but not limited to, the conductive front housing (220) may form a portion of the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200). For example, the conductive front housing (220) may form a portion of the front surface (200A) corresponding to a peripheral area of ​​the bezel (210). The conductive front housing (220) may be referred to as a front metal.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the bracket (230) may define at least a portion of a side surface (200C) of the wearable device (200) between the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200) and the back surface (200B) of the wearable device (200). The bracket (230) may be referred to as a side member, a side wall portion, a lateral frame, or a lateral structure in that it forms at least a portion of the side surface (200C) of the wearable device (200).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a key input device for user input. For example, the key input device may include side key buttons (206) and / or a crown (207) arranged on a side surface (200C) of the bracket (230). The side key buttons (206) may be configured to receive user input by being pressed by a user. The crown (207) may be configured to receive user input by being pressed or rotated by a user.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include straps (208) for fixing the wearable device (200) to a part of the user's body. The straps (208) may be coupled to a bracket (230). For example, the straps (208) may be respectively coupled to both sides of the bracket (230). The straps (208) may be formed as an integral or multiple unit links that are movable to each other, for example, by using a woven material, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials. The straps (208) may be fastened to each other through a fixing member (209-1), thereby fixing the wearable device (200) to a part of the user's body (e.g., a wrist). In FIGS. 2A and 2B, the fixing member (209-1) is illustrated as being positioned at the end of one of the straps (208) and inserted into a fastening hole (209-2) included in another one of the straps (208), but is not limited thereto.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 2B, the conductive rear housing (240) and the glass cover (250) may define at least a portion of the rear surface (200B) of the wearable device (200). The conductive rear housing (240) may be mounted on the bracket (230). The glass cover (250) may be mounted on the conductive rear housing (240). The glass cover (250) may be positioned at the center of the conductive rear housing (240). When the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist), the glass cover (250) may come into contact with the part of the user's body. When the wearable device (200) is worn on a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist), the conductive rear housing (240) and the glass cover (250) may come into contact with the part of the user's body.

[0059] FIG. 3a is an exploded perspective view of a wearable device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3b is a cross-sectional view of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, a wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include a housing assembly (205), a display (201), an antenna (357), a battery (355), a printed circuit board (370), a non-conductive support portion (360), an antenna radiator (390), a sensor module (395), and / or a conductive member (380).

[0061] In one embodiment, the antenna (357) may be positioned between the display (201) and the bracket (230) (or the battery (355)). The antenna (357) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna (357) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In one embodiment, the antenna (357) may include a flexible printed circuit board and a conductive pattern formed within the flexible printed circuit board. The conductive pattern of the antenna (357) may function as a radiator for the antenna (357).

[0062] In one embodiment, a battery (355) for powering components of the wearable device (200) may be at least partially accommodated within the space formed by the bracket (230).

[0063] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (370) may be positioned between the bracket (230) and the non-conductive support portion (360). The printed circuit board (370) may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers alternately laminated with the plurality of conductive layers. The printed circuit board (370) may be configured to provide electrical connections between various electronic components using wires formed on the conductive layers and conductive vias penetrating the non-conductive layers.

[0064] In one embodiment, various components of the wearable device (200) may be arranged on the printed circuit board (370). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)), a memory (e.g., memory (130)), and / or an interface (e.g., interface (177)) may be arranged on the printed circuit board (370). For example, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication module (192)) of the wearable device (200) may be arranged on the printed circuit board (370).

[0065] In one embodiment, the housing assembly (205) may further include a non-conductive support portion (360). The non-conductive support portion (360) may be positioned between the bracket (230) and the conductive rear housing (240). The printed circuit board (370) and / or the antenna radiator (390) may be positioned on a first side (e.g., a side facing the +z direction) of the non-conductive support portion (360) and supported by the non-conductive support portion (360). The conductive member (380) and the sensor module (395) may be positioned on a second side (e.g., a side facing the -z direction) of the non-conductive support portion (360) and supported by the non-conductive support portion (360). In one embodiment, the non-conductive support portion (360) may be formed of a non-conductive material, such as plastic.

[0066] In one embodiment, the antenna radiator (390) may be positioned between the printed circuit board (370) and the non-conductive support portion (360). The antenna radiator (390) may be mounted on the non-conductive support portion (360). The antenna radiator (390) may overlap the conductive rear housing (240), for example, in a direction perpendicular to the printed circuit board (370) (e.g., in the z-axis direction). The antenna radiator (390) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the wearable device (200). In one embodiment, the antenna radiator (390) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., a conductive metal). For example, the antenna radiator (390) may include a conductive pattern. For example, the conductive pattern of the antenna radiator (390) may be formed on the non-conductive support portion (360) using LDS (laser direct structuring), but is not limited thereto.

[0067] In one embodiment, the sensor module (395) may be positioned between the non-conductive support portion (360) and the glass cover (250). For example, the sensor module (395) may be positioned at least partially within the hollow portion of the conductive rear housing (240). For example, the sensor module (395) may be aligned with the glass cover (250). In one embodiment, the sensor module (395) may include, but is not limited to, a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor configured to obtain data on changes in blood flow within the user's microvessels.

[0068] In one embodiment, the glass cover (250) may include a substantially transparent portion aligned with the sensor module (395). Through the transparent portion of the glass cover (250), light emitted from the sensor module (395) within the wearable device (200) may reach the user's body. Additionally, light reflected from the user's body may be received by the sensor module (395) through the transparent portion of the glass cover (250). The transparent portion of the glass cover (250) may be formed of a material that allows light to pass through (e.g., substantially transparent glass and / or substantially transparent plastic). The wearable device (200) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0069] A wearable device (200) according to an embodiment may include components for wireless charging of a battery (355). For example, the wearable device (200) may include a wireless charging circuit and a wireless charging coil (396). The wireless charging coil (396) may extend along the periphery of a sensor module (395). The wireless charging circuit may be configured to receive power transmitted from an external source through the wireless charging coil (396). The wireless charging circuit may be configured to provide the power received through the wireless charging coil (396) to the battery (355). The wireless charging circuit may be formed within the sensor module (395) (e.g., a circuit board of the sensor module (395)) and / or a printed circuit board (370). The wireless charging circuit may be configured to support one or more of various wireless charging methods, including a magnetic resonance method or a magnetic induction method.

[0070] In one embodiment, the conductive member (380) may be positioned between the non-conductive support portion (360) and the conductive rear housing (240). For example, the conductive member (380) may include portions penetrating the non-conductive support portion (360) to electrically connect with the printed circuit board (370). The conductive member (380) may be formed of an electrically conductive material, for example, a metal such as copper. For example, the conductive member (380) may be a conductive material, a conductive pattern, a conductive trace, a conductive portion, or a conductive region provided by a printed circuit board or a flexible printed circuit board.

[0071] In one embodiment, the bezel (210) may define an opening at the center, through which the display (201) may be viewed. The opening of the bezel (210) may correspond to the shape of the display (201). For example, when the shape of the display (201) is a circular shape, the opening of the bezel (210) may have a circular shape corresponding to the shape of the display (201), but is not limited thereto. For example, the shape of the display (201) may be various shapes, such as an oval or a polygon, and the shape of the opening of the bezel (210) may be different from the shape of the display (201).

[0072] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) can define an opening (225). A display (201) can be at least partially positioned within the opening (225) of the conductive front housing (220). The conductive front housing (220) can laterally surround the display (201) positioned within the opening (225).

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3B, in one embodiment, the bezel (210) may be coupled with the conductive front housing (220). For example, the bezel (210) may be coupled to an inner edge portion of the conductive front housing (220), which defines an opening (225).

[0074] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) may be coupled with the bracket (230). For example, the conductive front housing (220) may be mounted on the bracket (230). For example, the conductive front housing (220) may be mounted on a first surface of the bracket (230). For example, the first surface of the bracket (230) may be a surface facing the +z direction. For example, the first surface of the bracket (230) may be a surface facing the direction of the display (201). For example, the first surface of the bracket (230) may be a surface facing the direction of the front surface (200A) of the wearable device (200).

[0075] In one embodiment, the bracket (230) may include a non-conductive portion (231) and a conductive portion (232) coupled to the non-conductive portion (231). The non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) may form at least a portion of a side surface (200C) of the wearable device (200). For example, the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) may be covered by the non-conductive portion (231) and may not be visible from the outside of the wearable device (200).

[0076] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) may be spaced apart from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). For example, the conductive front housing (220) may be spaced apart from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) via a non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230). For example, the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) may include a portion positioned between the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0077] In one embodiment, the non-conductive support portion (360) can be coupled with the bracket (230). For example, the non-conductive support portion (360) can be mounted on a second surface of the bracket (230). For example, the second surface of the bracket (230) can be a surface facing the -z direction. For example, the second surface of the bracket (230) can be a surface facing the direction of the glass cover (250). In one embodiment, an outer edge portion of the non-conductive support portion (360) can be disposed on a conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0078] In one embodiment, the non-conductive support portion (360) may be coupled with the conductive rear housing (240). For example, the non-conductive support portion (360) may be mounted on a first surface of the conductive rear housing (240). For example, the first surface of the conductive rear housing (240) may be a surface facing the +z direction. For example, the first surface of the conductive rear housing (240) may be a surface facing the direction of the display (201). The conductive rear housing (240) may include a second surface opposite the first surface, which forms a portion of the rear surface (200B) of the wearable device (200).

[0079] In one embodiment, the conductive rear housing (240) may be coupled with the bracket (230). For example, the conductive rear housing (240) may be mounted on the second surface of the bracket (230). For example, an outer edge portion of the conductive rear housing (240) may be disposed on the second surface of the bracket (230). For example, the second surface of the bracket (230) may include a first region and a second region that is closer to the side surface (200C) of the wearable device (200) than the first region. A non-conductive support portion (360) may be disposed on the first region of the bracket (230), and the conductive rear housing (240) may be disposed on the second region of the bracket (230).

[0080] In one embodiment, the conductive rear housing (240) may extend from the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) to the glass cover (250) so as to cover at least a portion of the non-conductive support portion (360). The non-conductive support portion (360) may be covered by the bracket (230) and the conductive rear housing (240) and may not be visible from the outside of the wearable device (200), but is not limited thereto.

[0081] In one embodiment, the conductive rear housing (240) may be spaced apart from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). For example, the conductive rear housing (240) may be spaced apart from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) via a non-conductive support portion (360). For example, the non-conductive support portion (360) may include a portion positioned between the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) and the conductive rear housing (240).

[0082] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (370) may be closer to the conductive rear housing (240) (or glass cover (250)) than to the conductive front housing (220).

[0083] In one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a first antenna (A1), a second antenna (A2), and / or a third antenna (A3). For example, the first antenna (A1) may be positioned on or adjacent to the front (200A) of the wearable device (200), the second antenna (A2) may be positioned on or adjacent to the back (200B) of the wearable device (200), and the third antenna (A3) may be positioned on or adjacent to the side (200C) of the wearable device (200). In one embodiment, the first antenna (A1) and the second antenna (A2) may be antennas for cellular communication, and the third antenna (A3) may be an antenna for Bluetooth communication or Wi-Fi communication, but is not limited thereto.

[0084] For example, the conductive front housing (220) may be configured to function as a first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the conductive front housing (220) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the wearable device (200). The wireless communication circuit may transmit and / or receive a radio frequency (RF) signal on a first frequency band using the conductive front housing (220). For example, the first frequency band may include, but is not limited to, a high band (e.g., a frequency band of 2.3 GHz or higher).

[0085] For example, the conductive member (380) may be configured to function as a second antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200). For example, the conductive member (380) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the wearable device (200). The wireless communication circuit may transmit and / or receive an RF signal on a second frequency band using the conductive member (380). For example, the second frequency band of the second antenna (A2) may be different from, but is not limited to, the first frequency band of the first antenna (A1). For example, the second frequency band of the second antenna (A2) may include, but is not limited to, a low band (e.g., a frequency band of 1 GHz or less).

[0086] For example, the antenna radiator (390) may be configured to function as a third antenna (A3) of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna radiator (390) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the wearable device (200). The wireless communication circuit may transmit and / or receive an RF signal of a third frequency band using the antenna radiator (390). For example, the third frequency band of the third antenna (A3) may be different from, but is not limited to, the first frequency band of the first antenna (A1) and / or the second frequency band of the second antenna (A2). For example, the third frequency band of the third antenna (A3) may include, but is not limited to, about 2.4 GHz.

[0087] FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of a wearable device showing a first antenna according to one embodiment. FIGS. 4B and 4C are perspective views of the wearable device showing a first antenna according to one embodiment.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, a printed circuit board (370) according to one embodiment may include a first side (370A) and a second side (370B) opposite the first side (370A). The first side (370A) of the printed circuit board (370A) may face the direction of the conductive front housing (220) (e.g., the +z direction). In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (370) may further include a conductive via (375). The conductive via (375) may extend from the first side (370A) of the printed circuit board (370) to the second side (370B) so as to penetrate the printed circuit board (370).

[0089] A wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include a first antenna connector (401) disposed on a first surface (370A) of a printed circuit board (370). The first antenna connector (401) may extend from the first surface (370A) of the printed circuit board (370) to a conductive front housing (220), thereby electrically connecting the printed circuit board (370) (or the wireless communication circuit) and the conductive front housing (220). For example, the first antenna connector (401) may extend from the first surface (370A) of the printed circuit board (370) through a non-conductive portion (231) of a bracket (230) to the conductive front housing (220). For example, the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) may define an opening (or hole) (235), and the first antenna connector (401) may pass through the opening (235) of the bracket (230). For example, the first antenna connector (401) may include, but is not limited to, a conductive bar, a conductive elastic bar, or a conductive spring bar, such as a pogo pin.

[0090] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) may further include a protrusion (or flange portion) (421) that protrudes toward the printed circuit board (370) and is electrically connected to the first antenna connector (401). For example, the protrusion (421) may be at least partially positioned within the opening (235) of the bracket (230).

[0091] In one embodiment, a conductive front housing (220) electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit via a first antenna connector (401) may be configured to function as a first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a second antenna connector (402) disposed on a second side (370B) of a printed circuit board (370). The second antenna connector (402) may be electrically connected to the first antenna connector (401) through a conductive via (375) of the printed circuit board (370). For example, the second antenna connector (402) may include an antenna contact, such as, but not limited to, a C-clip.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further include a first conductive member (481). The first conductive member (481) may be electrically connected to the second antenna connector (402) by coming into contact with the second antenna connector (402). A printed circuit board (370) may be positioned between the first conductive member (481) and the conductive front housing (220).

[0094] In one embodiment, a conductive front housing (220) and a first conductive member (481), which are electrically connected to each other through a first antenna connector (401), a conductive via (375), and a second antenna connector (402), may be configured to function as a first antenna (A1) of a wearable device (200).

[0095] Referring to FIG. 4C, a wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include antenna connectors (487 and 489) disposed on a second side (370B) of a printed circuit board (370). The antenna connectors (487 and 489) may include, but are not limited to, antenna contacts, such as a C-clip.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a second conductive member (482) (e.g., conductive member (380)). In one embodiment, the second conductive member (482) may include a first end portion (486) and a second end portion (488). The first end portion (486) of the second conductive member (482) may be electrically connected to the antenna connector (487) by contacting the antenna connector (487). The first end portion (486) of the second conductive member (482) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit via the antenna connector (487). In this regard, the first end portion (486) of the second conductive member (482) may be referred to as a power supply portion of the second conductive member (482). The second end (488) of the second conductive member (482) can be electrically connected to the antenna connector (489) by making contact with the antenna connector (489). The second end (488) of the second conductive member (482) can be electrically connected to the ground of the printed circuit board (370) via the antenna connector (489). In this respect, the second end (488) of the second conductive member (482) can be referred to as the ground portion of the second conductive member (482).

[0097] In one embodiment, a second conductive member (482) electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit through an antenna connector (487) and electrically connected to the ground of the printed circuit board (370) through an antenna connector (489) may be configured to function as a second antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further include a third conductive member (483) extending from the first conductive member (481) to the second conductive member (482). Through the third conductive member (483), the first conductive member (481) and the second conductive member (482) may be electrically connected to each other.

[0099] In one embodiment, the first conductive member (481), the second conductive member (482), and the third conductive member (483) may be formed of an electrically conductive material, for example, a metal such as copper. The first conductive member (481), the second conductive member (482), and the third conductive member (483) may be conductive materials, conductive patterns, conductive traces, conductive portions, or conductive regions provided by one or more printed circuit boards or one or more flexible printed circuit boards. For example, the first conductive member (481), the second conductive member (482), and the third conductive member (483) may be referred to as a first conductive pattern, a second conductive pattern, and a third conductive pattern, respectively, and the first conductive pattern, the second conductive pattern, and the third conductive pattern may be included in one flexible printed circuit board.

[0100] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable device according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 may be a drawing in which the glass cover (250) of the wearable device (200) is omitted.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, a non-conductive support portion (360) may include a first side (360A) facing in the direction of the rear surface (200B) of the wearable device (200) (e.g., the -z direction). In one embodiment, a second conductive member (482) may be positioned within a recess formed in the first side (360A) of the non-conductive support portion (360).

[0102] Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the non-conductive support portion (360) may include a second surface (360B) opposite the first surface (360A). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first conductive member (481) may be disposed on the second surface (360B) of the non-conductive support portion (360). For example, the first conductive member (481) may include a first portion (481a) disposed on the second surface (360B) of the non-conductive support portion (360). To maintain contact between the first conductive member (481) and the second antenna connector (402), the first portion (481a) of the first conductive member (481) may be pressed by the non-conductive support portion (360).

[0103] In one embodiment, the first conductive member (481) may further include a second portion (481b) extending from the first portion (481a) and passing through the hole (365) of the non-conductive support portion (360). In one embodiment, the first conductive member (481) may further include a third portion (481c) extending from the second portion (481b) and disposed on the first surface (360A) of the non-conductive support portion (360).

[0104] In one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit of the wearable device (200) may be disposed, for example, on a first side (370A) or a second side (370B) of a printed circuit board (370). For example, referring to FIG. 6, the wireless communication circuit may be disposed, such as a wireless communication circuit (692), on the first side (370A) of the printed circuit board (370). For example, referring to FIG. 4A, the wireless communication circuit may be disposed, such as a wireless communication circuit (492), on the first side (370B) of the printed circuit board (370).

[0105] In one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include an electrical path (e.g., a feed line or a transmission line) for transmitting and receiving RF signals. The electrical path may electrically connect the wireless communication circuit to a conductive via (375), a first antenna connector (401), and / or a second antenna connector (402).

[0106] For example, referring to FIG. 4A, the electrical path may include a conductive trace (494) formed on and / or within the printed circuit board (370). For example, the conductive trace (494) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., copper). For example, the conductive trace (494) may electrically connect the wireless communication circuit (492) to the second antenna connector (402) and / or the conductive via (375). An RF signal received using the conductive front housing (220) and / or the first conductive member (481) may be transmitted to the wireless communication circuit (492) via the conductive trace (494), the first antenna connector (401), the conductive via (375), and the second antenna connector (402). The wireless communication circuit (492) can transmit RF signals to the conductive front housing (220) and the first conductive member (481) through the conductive trace (494), the first antenna connector (401), the conductive via (375), and the second antenna connector (402).

[0107] For example, referring to FIG. 6, the electrical path may include a conductive trace (694) formed on and / or within the printed circuit board (370). For example, the conductive trace (694) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., copper). For example, the conductive trace (694) may electrically connect the wireless communication circuit (692) to the first antenna connector (401) and / or the conductive via (375). An RF signal received using the conductive front housing (220) and / or the first conductive member (481) may be transmitted to the wireless communication circuit (692) via the conductive trace (694), the first antenna connector (401), the conductive via (375), and the second antenna connector (402). The wireless communication circuit (692) can transmit RF signals to the conductive front housing (220) and the first conductive member (481) through the conductive trace (694), the first antenna connector (401), the conductive via (375), and the second antenna connector (402).

[0108] Although not shown, the wearable device (200) may include a matching circuit included in or connected to the electrical path, for matching the impedance between the wireless communication circuit and the first antenna (A1).

[0109] FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, and 7E are partial cross-sectional views of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 7A, a wearable device (200) according to an embodiment may further include a third antenna connector (403). The third antenna connector (403) may be disposed on a conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). A distal end of the third antenna connector (403) disposed on the conductive portion (232) may be in contact with the conductive front housing (220). The third antenna connector (403) may extend from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) through an opening (236) of the non-conductive portion (231) to the conductive front housing (220). Accordingly, the third antenna connector (403) may electrically connect the conductive front housing (220) to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). For example, the third antenna connector (403) may include, but is not limited to, a conductive bar, a conductive elastic bar, or a conductive spring bar, such as a pogo pin.

[0111] In one embodiment, as the conductive front housing (220) is electrically connected to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230), the electrical length for the resonant frequency of the first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200) can be adjusted.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 7B, unlike FIG. 7A, the third antenna connector (403) may be disposed on the conductive front housing (220). The distal end of the third antenna connector (403) disposed on the conductive front housing (220) may be brought into contact with the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). The third antenna connector (403) may extend from the conductive front housing (220) through the opening (236) of the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0113] Referring to FIG. 7c, according to one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) may, alternatively to the third antenna connector (403), include a flange portion (or conductive bar) (703) protruding toward the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). The flange portion (703) may be formed integrally with another portion of the conductive front housing (220).

[0114] The flange portion (703) of the conductive front housing (220) can extend to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) through an opening (236) formed in the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230). The flange portion (703) of the conductive front housing (220) can be in contact with the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). Accordingly, the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) can be electrically connected. Unlike the illustration, a third antenna connector (403) can be interposed between the flange portion (703) of the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0115] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) and the bracket (230) may be coupled by the flange portion (703) of the conductive front housing (220) being pressed into an opening (236) formed in the non-conductive portion (231) (and / or the conductive portion (232)) of the bracket (230).

[0116] Referring to FIG. 7D, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further include a conductive bonding material (704) (e.g., a resin configured to have conductivity) interposed between the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). Accordingly, contact between the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) may be more stably maintained.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 7E, according to one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may further include a spring (705). One end of the spring (705) may be coupled to a flange portion (703) of the conductive front housing (220), and the other end of the spring (705) may be in contact with a conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230). Accordingly, the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) may be electrically connected. In addition, the reliability of the electrical connection between the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) may be improved by the elastic force provided by the spring (705).

[0118] FIGS. 8A and 8B are partial cross-sectional views of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 8a, the bracket (230) may not include a conductive portion (232), unlike the one described above, which includes a non-conductive portion (231) and a conductive portion (232). In this case, the entire bracket (230) may be formed of the non-conductive portion (231).

[0120] Referring to FIG. 8b, unlike the above-described case where the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) is covered by the non-conductive portion (231) and is not exposed to the outside of the wearable device (200), the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) may be exposed to the outside so as to form a part of the exterior of the wearable device (200). For example, the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) may form a first area (C1) of the exterior of the wearable device (200). The non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) may form a second area (C2) and a third area (C3) of the exterior of the wearable device (200). The first region (C1) may be located between the second region (C2) and the third region (C3), and may extend from the second region (C2) and the third region (C3). The second region (C2) may extend from one edge of the first region (C1) to an exterior region of the wearable device (200) formed by the conductive front housing (220). The third region (C3) may extend from the other edge of the first region (C1) to another exterior region of the wearable device (200) formed by the conductive rear housing (240). As another example, the conductive portion (232) may form the first region (C1), the second region (C2), and the third region (C3), and the non-conductive portion (231) may not be exposed to the outside.

[0121] FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate an antenna connector according to one embodiment.

[0122] The antenna connector (901) of FIGS. 9A and 9B may be an example of the antenna connectors (401, 402, 403, 487, or 488) described above. Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B , the antenna connector (901) according to one embodiment may include a cable (910), a printed circuit board (920), and an antenna contact (930). The cable (910) may include a first connector (911) and a second connector (912). The second connector (912) of the cable (910) may be coupled to a first surface of the printed circuit board (920), and the antenna contact (930) may be disposed on a second surface of the printed circuit board (920). The antenna contact (930) may be in contact with an antenna radiator of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna contact (930) may be brought into contact with the conductive front housing (220), which forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna contact (930) may be brought into contact with the first conductive member (481), which forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna contact (930) may be brought into contact with the first end (486) or the second end (488) of the second conductive member (482), which forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the second antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200). For example, the antenna contact (930) may be brought into contact with the antenna radiator (390), which forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the third antenna (A3) of the wearable device (200).

[0123] In one embodiment, the first connector (911) of the cable (910) may be disposed on a first side (370A) or a second side (370B) of a printed circuit board (370) and may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit or the ground via conductive traces provided by the printed circuit board (370).

[0124] In one embodiment, the cable (910) may include, but is not limited to, a coaxial cable. For example, the antenna contact (930) may include, but is not limited to, a conductive elastomer, such as a C-clip.

[0125] FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate an antenna connector according to one embodiment.

[0126] The antenna connector (1001) of FIGS. 10A and 10B may be an example of the antenna connectors (401, 402, 403, 487, or 488) described above. Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B , the antenna connector (1001) according to one embodiment may include a connector portion (1011), a connection portion (1012) extending from the connector portion (1011), a contact portion (1013) extending from a portion of the connection portion (1012), and a fastening member (1020) coupled to the contact portion (1013). The fastening member (1020) may include, but is not limited to, a screw, for example, having a head portion that is seated on the contact portion (1013) and a fastening portion that extends from the head portion through the contact portion (1013).

[0127] In one embodiment, the antenna connector (1001) may be formed, at least in part, of a flexible printed circuit board. For example, the connector portion (1011) and the connection portion (1012) may be included in the flexible printed circuit board, and the contact portion (1013) may be disposed on the printed circuit board. The contact portion (1013) may include an electrically conductive metal piece. Alternatively, the entire antenna connector (1001) may be formed of the flexible printed circuit board.

[0128] In one embodiment, the contact portion (1013) of the antenna connector (1001) may contact the antenna radiator of the wearable device (200) as the fastening member (1020) is coupled to the antenna radiator. For example, the contact portion (1013) may contact the conductive front housing (220) that forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the contact portion (1013) may contact the first conductive member (481) that forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the contact portion (1013) may be brought into contact with the first end portion (486) or the second end portion (488) of the second conductive member (482), which forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the second antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200). For example, the contact portion (1013) may be brought into contact with the antenna radiator (390), which forms at least a portion of the antenna radiator of the third antenna (A3) of the wearable device (200).

[0129] In one embodiment, the connector portion (1011) of the antenna connector (1001) may be disposed on a first side (370A) or a second side (370B) of a printed circuit board (370) and may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit or the ground through conductive traces provided by the printed circuit board (370).

[0130] FIG. 11 illustrates a washer according to one embodiment.

[0131] The washer (1101) of FIG. 11 may be an example of the antenna connectors (401, 402, 403, 487, or 488) described above. The washer (1101) of FIG. 11 may be an example of the antenna contact (930) of the antenna connector (901) described above.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 11, according to one embodiment, a washer (1101) may be formed of an electrically conductive material (e.g., metal). The washer (1101) may be formed entirely flat, or may be formed such that a portion thereof is bent or folded.

[0133] In one embodiment, the washer (1101) may be disposed on a first side (370A) or a second side (370B) of a printed circuit board (370) and may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit or the ground via conductive traces provided by the printed circuit board (370).

[0134] In one embodiment, a washer (1101) disposed on a printed circuit board (370) may be in contact with an antenna radiator of a wearable device (200). For example, the washer (1101) may be in contact with a conductive front housing (220) that forms at least a portion of an antenna radiator of a first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the washer (1101) may be in contact with a first conductive member (481) that forms at least a portion of an antenna radiator of a first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). For example, the washer (1101) may be in contact with a first end (486) or a second end (488) of a second conductive member (482) that forms at least a portion of an antenna radiator of a second antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200). For example, the washer (1101) may be brought into contact with an antenna radiator (390) that forms at least a portion of an antenna radiator of a third antenna (A3) of a wearable device (200).

[0135] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an antenna structure of a wearable device according to one embodiment.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 12, a wearable device (200) according to one embodiment may include a first antenna (A1), a second antenna (A2), and a third antenna (A3). The first antenna (A1) may include a conductive front housing (220) and / or a first conductive member (481). For example, a radiator of the first antenna (A1) may include a conductive front housing (220) and a first conductive member (481). The second antenna (A2) may include a second conductive member (482). For example, the radiator of the second antenna (A2) may include a second conductive member (482). For example, the third antenna (A3) may include an antenna radiator (390).

[0137] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) of the first antenna (A1) may be spaced from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) via a gap (g1). The gap (g1) may be provided at least partially by the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230).

[0138] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) and the first conductive member (481) of the first antenna (A1) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the wearable device (200) via an electrical path (1211). For example, the power supply unit (F1) of the wireless communication circuit may be electrically connected to the conductive front housing (220) and the first conductive member (481) of the first antenna (A1) via an electrical path (1211). For example, the electrical path (1211) may include a first antenna connector (401), a second antenna connector (402), and a conductive via (375).

[0139] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) of the first antenna (A1) can be grounded to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) via an electrical path (1212). For example, the electrical path (1212) can include the third antenna connector (403). In one embodiment, to extend the ground of the first antenna (A1) provided by the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230), the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) and the ground of the printed circuit board (370) can be electrically connected via an electrical path (1214). For example, the electrical path (1214) may include, but is not limited to, a pogo pin, a C-clip, a flexible printed circuit board, a coaxial cable (e.g., cable (910)), an antenna connector (901), an antenna connector (1001), or a washer (1101).

[0140] Additionally or alternatively to the electrical path (1212), the conductive front housing (220) of the first antenna (A1) may be electrically connected to a ground of the printed circuit board (370) via an electrical path (1213). For example, the electrical path (1214) may include, but is not limited to, a pogo pin, a C-clip, a flexible printed circuit board, a coaxial cable (e.g., cable (910)), an antenna connector (901), an antenna connector (1001), or a washer (1101).

[0141] In one embodiment, the second conductive member (482) of the second antenna (A2) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit via an electrical path (1221). For example, the power supply unit (F2) of the wireless communication circuit may be electrically connected to the second conductive member (482) of the second antenna (A2) via an electrical path (1221). For example, the electrical path (1221) may include an antenna connector (487).

[0142] In one embodiment, the second conductive member (482) of the second antenna (A2) may be electrically connected to the ground of the printed circuit board (370) via an electrical path (1222). For example, the electrical path (1222) may include an antenna connector (489).

[0143] In one embodiment, the antenna radiator (390) of the third antenna (A3) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit via an electrical path (1231). For example, the power supply (F3) of the wireless communication circuit may be electrically connected to the antenna radiator (390) of the third antenna (A3) via an electrical path (1231). For example, the electrical path (1231) may include, but is not limited to, a pogo pin, a C-clip, a flexible printed circuit board, a coaxial cable (e.g., cable (910)), an antenna connector (901), an antenna connector (1001), or a washer (1101).

[0144] In one embodiment, the conductive rear housing (240) may be spaced from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) via a gap (g2). For example, the gap (g2) may be at least partially provided by the non-conductive portion (231) and / or the non-conductive support portion (360) of the bracket (230). The gap (g2) may be for signal radiation of the third antenna (A3).

[0145] FIG. 13 illustrates examples of shapes of a display and a conductive front housing according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 illustrates examples of shapes of a display (201) and a conductive front housing (220) when the wearable device (200) is viewed from above (e.g., in the -z direction).

[0146] Referring to example (1301) of FIG. 13, the display (201) may have a substantially circular shape, and the conductive front housing (220) may have a substantially rectangular shape (e.g., a rectangle with rounded corners).

[0147] Referring to example (1302) of FIG. 13, the display (201) and the conductive front housing (220) may have a substantially circular shape.

[0148] Referring to example (1303) of FIG. 13, the display (201) and the conductive front housing (220) may have a substantially rectangular shape (e.g., a rectangle with rounded corners).

[0149] Referring to example (1304) of FIG. 13, the display (201) may have a substantially rectangular shape (e.g., a square with rounded corners), and the conductive front housing (220) may have a substantially circular shape.

[0150] However, the shape of the display (201) and the conductive front housing (220) is not limited by the above-described example, and various shapes other than those illustrated may be possible.

[0151] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 14, an electronic device (1400) (e.g., electronic device (101) or electronic device (200)) according to an embodiment may include a first display (1401) (e.g., display module (160) or display (201)), a second display (1402) (e.g., display module (160)), a housing assembly (1405) (e.g., housing assembly (205)), and one or more rear cameras (1480) (e.g., camera module (180)). In an embodiment, the housing assembly (1405) may include a conductive front housing (1420) (e.g., conductive front housing (220)), a bracket (1430) (e.g., bracket (230)), and a conductive rear housing (1440) (e.g., conductive rear housing (240)) that are coupled to each other.

[0153] In one embodiment, the first display (1401), the second display (1402), the conductive front housing (1420), the bracket (1430), and the conductive rear housing (1440) may at least partially form an exterior of the electronic device (1400). For example, the exterior of the electronic device (1400) may include a front surface (1400A), a rear surface (1400B), and a side surface (1400C) between the front surface (1400A) and the rear surface (1400B). The front surface (1400A) may be at least partially formed by the first display (1401) and the conductive front housing (1420). The rear surface (1400B) may be at least partially formed by the second display (1402), the conductive rear housing (1440), and one or more rear cameras (1480). The side (1400C) may be formed at least partially by a conductive front housing (1420), a bracket (1430), and a conductive rear housing (1440). In one embodiment, the rear (1400B) of the electronic device (1400) may include a region (1450) surrounding the second display (1402) and a region (1460) surrounding one or more rear cameras (1480).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1400) may include a first antenna (e.g., a first antenna (A1)), a second antenna (e.g., a second antenna (A2)), and / or a third antenna (e.g., a third antenna (A3)).

[0155] For example, the conductive front housing (1420) may be configured to function as the first antenna of the electronic device (1400). For example, the conductive front housing (1420) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192)) of the electronic device (1400) at one or more first points and may be grounded at one or more second points.

[0156] For example, the electronic device (1400) may include a first conductive member (e.g., conductive member (380) or second conductive member (482)) configured to function as the second antenna. The first conductive member may be disposed inside the housing assembly (1405). For example, the first conductive member may be located in an internal area of ​​the electronic device (1400), corresponding to an area (1450) of the rear surface (1400B) of the electronic device (1400). For example, the first conductive member may include, but is not limited to, a conductive pattern formed in a flexible printed circuit board or an LDS antenna pattern formed on a non-conductive material.

[0157] For example, the electronic device (1400) may include a second conductive member (e.g., antenna radiator (390)) configured to function as the third antenna. For example, the second conductive member may be located in an internal area of ​​the electronic device (1400), corresponding to an area (1460) of the rear surface (1400B) of the electronic device (1400). For example, the second conductive member may include, but is not limited to, a conductive pattern formed within a flexible printed circuit board or an LDS antenna pattern formed on a non-conductive material.

[0158] In one embodiment, the electronic device (1400) can perform wireless communication using at least one of the first antenna, the second antenna, and / or the third antenna. For example, the electronic device (1400) can be wirelessly connected to another electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) using at least one of the first antenna, the second antenna, and / or the third antenna, and can perform data communication with the other electronic device. Additionally, the electronic device (1400) can perform cellular communication independently from the other electronic device using at least one of the first antenna, the second antenna, and / or the third antenna. In this way, the electronic device (1400) can be referred to as a companion device of another electronic device (e.g., a smartphone).

[0159] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (200) comprises: a conductive front housing (220) defining a first opening (225); a display (201) at least partially positioned within the first opening (225) of the conductive front housing (220); a rear housing (360); a bracket (230) positioned between the conductive front housing (220) and the rear housing (360), the bracket (230) including a non-conductive portion (231) on which the conductive front housing (220) is mounted and which defines a second opening (235); a printed circuit board (370) closer to the rear housing (360) than to the conductive front housing (220); And a conductive bar (401) may be included that electrically connects the printed circuit board (370) to the conductive front housing (220) by extending from the surface (370A) of the printed circuit board (370) facing the direction of the conductive front housing (220) through the second opening (235) to the conductive front housing (220). The conductive front housing (220) electrically connected to the printed circuit board (370) through the conductive bar (401) may be configured to function as an antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200).

[0160] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (370) may include a conductive via (375). The wearable device (200) may be placed on another side (370B) of the printed circuit board (370) opposite to the side (370A). The wearable device (200) may include an antenna contact (402) electrically connected to the conductive bar (401) through the conductive via (375) of the printed circuit board (370); and a conductive pattern (481) positioned between the printed circuit board (370) and the rear housing (360) and electrically connected to the antenna contact (402). The conductive front housing (220) and the conductive pattern (481), which are electrically connected to each other through the antenna contact (402), the conductive via (375), and the conductive bar (401), can be configured to function as the antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200).

[0161] In one embodiment, the bracket (230) may include a conductive portion (232) in contact with the non-conductive portion (231). The non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) may define a third opening (236). The wearable device (200) may include another conductive bar (403) that electrically connects the conductive front housing (220) to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) by extending from the conductive front housing (220) through the third opening (236) of the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) to the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0162] In one embodiment, the conductive bar (401) may be formed integrally with the conductive front housing (220).

[0163] In one embodiment, a conductive material (704) may be interposed between the other conductive bar (403) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0164] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) may be spaced from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) via the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230).

[0165] In one embodiment, the conductive front housing (220) may include an electrical path (1413) electrically connecting the conductive front housing (220) to a ground of the printed circuit board (370).

[0166] In one embodiment, the entire bracket (230) may be formed of the non-conductive portion (231).

[0167] In one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include another antenna contact (487) disposed on the other side (370B) of the printed circuit board (370); and another conductive pattern (482) positioned between the printed circuit board (370) and the rear housing (360) and configured to function as another antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200) by being electrically connected to the other antenna contact (487).

[0168] In one embodiment, the wearable device may include a flexible printed circuit board including the conductive pattern (481) and the other conductive pattern (482).

[0169] In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may include a non-conductive support portion (360) having a first side (360B) facing the direction of the printed circuit board (370) and a second side (360A) opposite the first side (360B). The flexible printed circuit board may be partially received within a recess formed on the second side (360A) of the non-conductive support portion (360).

[0170] In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board may include a portion extending through an opening formed in the non-conductive support portion (360) to the antenna contact (402). The portion of the flexible printed circuit board may include at least a portion of the conductive pattern (481).

[0171] In one embodiment, the conductive pattern (481) may be a first conductive pattern (481). The other conductive pattern (482) may be a second conductive pattern (482). The wearable device (200) may include a third conductive pattern (483) extending from the first conductive pattern (481) to the second conductive pattern (482).

[0172] In one embodiment, the antenna (A1) may be a first antenna (A1). The other antenna (A2) may be a second antenna (A2). The wearable device (200) may include an antenna radiator (390) positioned between the printed circuit board (370) and the rear housing (360) and configured to function as a third antenna (A3) of the wearable device (200).

[0173] In one embodiment, the conductive bar (401) may include a pogo pin.

[0174] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (200) comprises: a conductive front housing (220) defining an opening; a display (201) at least partially positioned within the opening (225) of the conductive front housing (220); a rear housing (360); a bracket (230) positioned between the conductive front housing (220) and the rear housing (360), the bracket including a non-conductive portion (231) on which the conductive front housing (220) is mounted; a printed circuit board (370) having a first side (370A) facing the direction of the conductive front housing (220) and a second side (370B) opposite the first side (370A), the printed circuit board including a conductive via (375); It may include a first antenna connector (401) extending from the first surface (370A) of the printed circuit board (370) to the conductive front housing (220) and electrically connected to the conductive front housing (220); a second antenna connector (402) disposed on the second surface (370B) of the printed circuit board (370) and electrically connected to the first antenna connector (401) through the conductive via (375); and a conductive pattern (481) positioned between the printed circuit board (370) and the rear housing (360) and electrically connected to the second antenna connector (402). The conductive front housing (220) and the conductive pattern (481), which are electrically connected to each other through the first antenna connector (401), the conductive via (375), and the second antenna connector (402), can be configured to function as an antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200).

[0175] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include another conductive pattern (482) positioned between the printed circuit board (370) and the rear housing (360). The other conductive pattern (482) may be configured to function as another antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200).

[0176] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a flexible printed circuit board on which the conductive pattern (481) and the other conductive pattern (482) are formed.

[0177] In one embodiment, the conductive pattern (481) may be a first conductive pattern (481). The other conductive pattern (482) may be a second conductive pattern (482). The flexible printed circuit board may include a third conductive pattern (483) extending from the first conductive pattern (481) to the second conductive pattern (482).

[0178] In one embodiment, the first antenna connector (401) may include a pogo pin, a coaxial cable, a flexible printed circuit board, or a washer (1101).

[0179] In one embodiment, the first antenna connector (401) may extend from the first surface (370A) of the printed circuit board (370) to the conductive front housing (220) through the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230).

[0180] In one embodiment, the bracket (230) may include a conductive portion (232) in contact with the non-conductive portion (231). The conductive front housing (220) may be spaced from the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230) through the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230).

[0181] In one embodiment, the wearable device (200) may include a third antenna connector (403) that electrically connects the conductive front housing (220) and the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0182] In one embodiment, the third antenna connector (403) may extend through the non-conductive portion (231) of the bracket (230) to the conductive portion (232).

[0183] In one embodiment, the third antenna connector (403) may include a pogo pin disposed on the conductive front housing (220) or the conductive portion (232) of the bracket (230).

[0184] In one embodiment, the third antenna connector (403) may include a spring (705).

[0185] According to one embodiment, a wearable device (200) may include: a display (201); a conductive front housing (220) defining an opening (225) in which the display (201) is at least partially positioned; a rear housing (360) including a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion (231); a frame (230) positioned between the conductive front housing (220) and the rear housing (360), the frame at least partially forming a side surface (200C) of the wearable device (200); a printed circuit board (370); a first conductive member (482) disposed between the printed circuit board (370) and the non-conductive portion (231) of the rear housing (360); and a second conductive member (390) disposed between the printed circuit board (370) and the conductive portion (232) of the rear housing (360). The conductive front housing (220) may be configured to function as a first antenna (A1) of the wearable device (200). The first conductive member (482) may be configured to function as a second antenna (A2) of the wearable device (200). The second conductive member (390) may be configured to function as a third antenna (A3) of the wearable device (200).

[0186] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0187] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (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.

[0188] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0189] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands 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 command among the one or more commands 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 command called. The one or more commands 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.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the method according to the 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.

[0191] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In wearable devices, A challenging front housing defining a first opening; A display, at least partially positioned within the first opening of the conductive front housing; rear housing; A bracket positioned between the conductive front housing and the rear housing, the bracket including a non-conductive portion on which the conductive front housing is seated and defining a second opening; a printed circuit board closer to the rear housing than the conductive front housing; and A conductive bar electrically connecting the printed circuit board to the conductive front housing by extending from the surface of the printed circuit board facing the direction of the conductive front housing through the second opening, The conductive front housing, which is electrically connected to the printed circuit board via the conductive bar, is configured to function as an antenna of the wearable device. Wearable devices.

2. In claim 1, The above printed circuit board includes a conductive via, The above wearable device: An antenna contact disposed on the other side opposite to the surface of the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the conductive bar through the conductive via of the printed circuit board; and a conductive pattern positioned between the printed circuit board and the rear housing and electrically connected to the antenna contact; The conductive front housing and the conductive pattern, which are electrically connected to each other through the antenna contact, the conductive via, and the conductive bar, are configured to function as the antenna of the wearable device. Wearable devices.

3. In claim 1 or claim 2, The above bracket includes a conductive portion in contact with the non-conductive portion, The non-conductive portion of the above bracket defines a third opening, The wearable device includes another conductive bar extending from the conductive front housing through the third opening in the non-conductive portion of the bracket to the conductive portion of the bracket, thereby electrically connecting the conductive front housing to the conductive portion of the bracket. Wearable devices.

4. In claim 3, The above conductive bar is formed integrally with the above conductive front housing, Wearable devices.

5. In claim 4, Comprising a conductive material interposed between the other conductive bar and the conductive portion of the bracket, Wearable devices.

6. In any one of claims 3 to 5, The conductive front housing is spaced apart from the conductive portion of the bracket through the non-conductive portion of the bracket. Wearable devices.

7. In claim 1 or claim 2, An electrical path comprising an electrical connection between the conductive front housing and the ground of the printed circuit board, Wearable devices.

8. In claim 7, The entirety of the above bracket is formed by the above non-conductive portion, Wearable devices.

9. In any one of claims 2 to 8, another antenna contact disposed on the other side of the printed circuit board; and A conductive pattern positioned between the printed circuit board and the rear housing and configured to function as another antenna of the wearable device by being electrically connected to the other antenna contact, Wearable devices.

10. In claim 9, A flexible printed circuit board comprising the conductive pattern and the other conductive pattern, Wearable devices.

11. In claim 10, A non-conductive support portion having a first side facing the direction of the printed circuit board and a second side opposite to the first side, The flexible printed circuit board is partially accommodated within a recess formed on the second surface of the non-conductive support portion. Wearable devices.

12. In claim 11, The above flexible printed circuit board includes a portion extending through an opening formed in the non-conductive support portion to the antenna contact, The portion of the flexible printed circuit board, which includes at least a portion of the conductive pattern, Wearable devices.

13. In claim 9 or claim 10, The above-mentioned conductive pattern is a first conductive pattern, The above other challenging pattern is a second challenging pattern, The wearable device includes a third conductive pattern extending from the first conductive pattern to the second conductive pattern. Wearable devices.

14. In any one of claims 9 to 13, The above antenna is the first antenna, The above other antenna is a second antenna, The wearable device includes an antenna radiator positioned between the printed circuit board and the rear housing and configured to function as a third antenna of the wearable device. Wearable devices.

15. In any one of claims 1 to 14, The above-mentioned conductive bar includes a pogo pin, Wearable devices.

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